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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Wednesday April 30, 2025 ( 17 items )  

Boyle Blasts Trump's First 100 Days: Broken Promises, Soaring Prices, and a Budget That Steals Your Healthcare to Fund Billionaire Giveaways
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Boyle Blasts Trump's First 100 Days: Broken Promises, Soaring Prices, and a Budget that Steals Your Healthcare to Fund Billionaire Giveaways WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement marking the 100th day of the Trump Administration: "In  more

Boyle Statement on First Quarter 2025 GDP Report
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on First Quarter 2025 GDP Report WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its initial estimate of first quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025. The report indicates that GDP de  more

Bresnahan Introduces Legislation to Bar Pro-CCP Consulting Firms From Partnering With Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Bresnahan Introduces Legislation to Bar Pro-CCP Consulting Firms from Partnering with Federal Agencies WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced his introduction of H.R. 2989, the Time to Choose Act, legislation to prevent federal agencies from contracting with consulting firms that provide services to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or  more

Case, Bresnahan, Jr. Introduce Small Business Measure To Expand Employee Stock Ownership Plans
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case, Bresnahan, Jr. Introduce Small Business Measure To Expand Employee Stock Ownership Plans (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai'i-01), along with U.S. Representative Robert Bresnahan, Jr. (R-Pennsylvania-08), today announced introduction of a bipartisan measure to assist small businesses to adopt Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), which offer a tested solution to employment and  more

Chair Mackenzie Announces Hearing on FECA Reform and Oversight
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Mackenzie Announces Hearing on FECA Reform and Oversight Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled "FECA Reform and Oversight: Prioritizing Workers, Protecting Taxpayer Dollars." What: Subcommittee hearing titled  more

Congresswoman Dean Celebrates the Passage of Bipartisan Law to Protect Americans from Online Exploitation
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 28, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Dean Celebrates the Passage of Bipartisan Law to Protect Americans from Online Exploitation WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House passed the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes On Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act -- led by Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27). The bill was conc  more

Congresswoman Dean Statement On Donald Trump's 100 Days of Chaos and Lawlessness
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean Statement On Donald Trump's 100 Days of Chaos and Lawlessness WASHINGTON, D.C. - As our country marks 100 lawless days of the Trump Administration, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees, released the following statement: "Today marks a somber milestone for our country -- 100 days of chaos, cruelty, and lawl  more

Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Increase Fentanyl Awareness
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Increase Fentanyl Awareness WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), along with Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Lisa McClain (MI-10), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Addison McDowell (NC-06), introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing April 29, 2025, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day in order to in  more

Kelly backs legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly backs legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) joined Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), and Congressman John James (MI-10), along with Members of the House Committee on Energy and Comme  more

Rep. Dean: Tools to Address Known Exploitation By Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, 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 in support of the TAKE IT DOWN Act. Senate bill 146 was my bill, and it is still my bill. I thank Congresswoman Salazar for her leadership on this. I thank Congresswoman Dingell for her longtime leadership on this and for leading this ef  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick: Recognizing PennFab President and CEO Mabin -50 Years of Life, Leadership, and Service
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 28, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable leader, dedicated family man, and proud son of Bucks County--Mr. Michael J. Mabin, Jr., President and CEO of PennFab, Inc., headquartered in Morrisville and Martelli Companies, headquartered in Ivyland. Mike Mabin is more than a successful businessman--he is a   more

Rep. Joyce: Harvesting Critical Mineral Resources
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, for years, my colleagues and I in the House and Senate have been sounding the alarm on China's control of the critical mineral resources that our Nation relies on. Our Nation is rich in natural resources, and we need policies that allow us to   more

Rep. Joyce: Modernizing Our Workforce Programs
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, as President Trump bolsters our domestic manufacturing, returning production to the U.S., American companies need the workforce to support these industries. Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to modernize our workforce progra  more

Rep. Joyce: Repealing Green New Deal Policies
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, this week, the House will vote on several bills under the Congressional Review Act to repeal outof-touch Biden-era Green New Deal policies. H.J. Res. 88, which I introduced this Congress, will repeal the Biden administration's approval of Cali  more

Rep. Kaptur: Supporting Ukraine's Independence
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, 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, this evening, along with several colleagues, I am here to discuss Ukraine and the necessity of Ukraine winning the war against Russia's invasion. I will be joined by Congressman Mike Quigley of Illinois and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania.   more

Rep. Lee Slams GOP Budget for Slashing Financial Aid for Higher Education
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lee Slams GOP Budget for Slashing Financial Aid for Higher Education **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov "With these provisions in place throughout this bill, I would not be here." Footage of Rep. Lee's Remarks WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 29, 2025 -- Today in a markup for the House Committee on Education and Workforce, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) slammed Republi  more

Why I Voted No on the House Armed Services Committee Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Why I Voted No on the House Armed Services Committee Reconciliation Bill Today I took a difficult vote in the House Armed Services Committee that is worthy of further explanation. As my constituents and colleagues know, I am, in both word and deed, a steadfast and passionate supporter of our men and women in uniform and a protector of our national defense. However, I voted NO today on fun  more