WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47467) on March 13, 2025, entitled "Qatar: Issues for the 119th Congress" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The State of Qatar is a small, energy-rich emirate strategically located near the center of the Persian Gulf. Defense and diplomatic cooperation have anchored close U.S.-Qatari relations: Qatar hosts thousands of U.S. troops, allows   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * 100 Days of Fighting Fake News From Stories on Criminals to Statistics, DHS has been Holding the Media Accountable for Spreading Disinformation to the American people WASHINGTON-- During President Trump's 100 days in office, the Department of Homeland Security published a non exhaustive list of facts, to help set the record straight on numerous false and misleading stories that have spr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls Votes to Advance T&I Committee Budget Reconciliation Proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. --Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting "YES" to pass the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's budget reconciliation proposal: "The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee did its part to deli  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Cantwell Opening Statement at April 30 Markup WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of several pieces of legislation and nominations: "Thank you, Mr. Chai  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release: * * * CFPB Keeps Its Enforcement and Supervision Resources Focused on Pressing Threats to Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is announcing today that, with respect to the regulation titled Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B), implementing Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, 88   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Joins Fox News and Fox Business to Discuss "One Big Balanced Bill" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas)appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria and Fox News Channel's America Reports to discuss the next steps in the budget reconciliation process, as authorizing comm  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces American Sovereign Wealth Fund Exploration Act of 2025 Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the American Sovereign Wealth Fund Exploration Act of 2025 today, which would create a 25-member commission to study and report on the "feasibility, considerations, limitations, and implications of creating and operating a sovereign wealth fund of the Unite  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Representatives Jayapal, Dingell and Senator Sanders to Introduce Medicare for All Legislation This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Debbie Dingell (MI-6), and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to introduce the Medicare for All Act. In America today, despite spending twice as much per person on health care as othe  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 30, 2025 NAVY General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut (N00024-12-C-2115, N00024-17-C-2100, N00024-17-C-2117); and Huntington Ingalls Inc., Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Virginia (N00024-15-C-2114, N00024-16-C-2116, and N00024-21-C-2106), are awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee with ceilings, and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modifications for construction of tw  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues' Resolution Recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month Passes Senate WASHINGTON - Last night, the Senate resolution introduced by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month passed the Senate unanim  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stand Up for Israel at the UN Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), Mike Lee (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Katie Britt   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Celebrates 100 Days with 100 Environmental Actions Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office. EPA's Region 2 office contributed to these and other accomplishments. EPA Region 2, under the leadership of Regional Administrator Michael Martucci  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Region 3 Highlights 100 Days of Environmental Actions Across the Mid-Atlantic and United States PHILADELPHIA (April 30, 2025) -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office, including the record Phase 1 hazardous materials clean up after the cat  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA-Pacific Southwest Celebrates 100 Days with 100 EPA Environmental Actions Nationwide San Francisco - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office, including the announcement of major actions to combat PFAS contamination, redevelopment at 21 Superf  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * FIRST 100 DAYS: DNI GABBARD PRIORITIZES INTELLIGENCE EFFORTS TO SECURE THE SOUTHERN BORDER WASHINGTON, D.C. - During the Trump Administration's first 100 days, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard redirected Intelligence Community efforts towards identifying illegal aliens with terror ties and securing the southern border. DNI Gabbard expande  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stand Up for Israel at United Nations Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), in introducing the Stand with Israel Act to cut off U.S. funding to United Nations agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel. "Despit  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates McKinney As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of McKinney on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows Visit McKinney  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Reports Seven Bills Favorably to the House WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where all seven bills considered were passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after toda  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * HUD Delivers Mission-Minded Results in Trump Administration's First 100 Days WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today announced HUD delivered tangible wins for the American people during President Trump's first 100 days in office. The results underscore how Secretary Turner renewed HUD's focus to its core objec  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: De La Cruz Hosts Press Conference on Securing Texas Water On President Trump's 100th day in office, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) held a press conference with local officials, including Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, and South Texas agriculture leaders, including Dale Murden. De La Cruz praised the Trump Administration's announcement to ensure the Mexican Government makes w  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * In the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins Puts Farmers First (Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025) \- In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken action to support the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and put Farmers First at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). "Farmers come first at t  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Investing in America's Workforce: "Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025" Introduced to Combat Workforce Shortages in Critical Industries Washington, D.C. -- In response to the nation's escalating labor shortages, particularly in critical infrastructure sectors, Representative Jake Ellzey (TX-6) will formally introduce the Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025 in the coming d  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 8, 2025, from the HF Sinclair Corp., Dallas, Texas: * * * Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119283-23) Room 5203, P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 HF Sinclair's Comments on the Clean Fuel Production Credit under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code ("45Z Credit") HF Sinclair Corporation ("HF Sinclair") requests  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2025, from Monument Chemical, Indianapolis: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2025-10 and Notice 2025-11) Room 5203, P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments to Notice 2025-10 and Notice 2025-11 on Section 45Z * * * Dear Sir/Madam: We appreciate the opportunity to provide comment to the Depa  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Junior maintainers lead ribbon cutting for Joint Task Force-Bravo and U.S. Southern Command's $44M hangar SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - "This is your home, your tool, your future. You have operated under challenging conditions for far too long. You've earned this hangar and more." These were the words Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, U.S. Army South  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $10,720 grant to Odem Little League for new scoreboards New energy-efficient scoreboards to enhance game day experience ODEM, Texas - The Odem Little League soon will install two new scoreboards at its community fields, thanks to a $10,720 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $2,681 in matc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $25,000 grant for outdoor fitness court in Kenedy New facility will provide a safe, free exercise space for all KENEDY, Texas - The City of Kenedy soon will begin construction on an outdoor fitness court, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $95,000 in matching funds fro  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $4,730 grant to Berclair VFD for new protective equipment New wildland gear will help first responders combat fires across Goliad County and beyond GOLIAD COUNTY, Texas - The Berclair Volunteer Fire Department soon will be able to purchase 13 new sets of personal protective equipment, thanks to a $4,730 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $4,861 grant to Smiley Marshal's Office for safety equipment New AEDs, tools will help deputies provide much-needed services to community SMILEY, Texas - The City of Smiley Marshal's Office soon will be able to purchase updated safety equipment, thanks to a $4,861 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant w  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Unilever Federal Credit Union Closes Member Deposits Remain Protected to at Least $250,000 by the Share Insurance Fund ALEXANDRIA, Va. (April 30, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Unilever Federal Credit Union of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. The NCUA made the decision to liquidate Unilever Federal Credit Union and discontinue operations afte  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Passed by Senate Commerce Committee: Fischer's Bill to Strengthen U.S. Telecommunications Against Foreign Adversaries FACT Act now eligible for Senate Floor vote Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer 's (R-Neb.) legislation to strengthen American telecommunications against foreign adversaries passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee. The Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act now aw  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Rep. Beth Van Duyne Announces the House Committee on Small Business Passed Two Important Priorities to Help American Small Businesses Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) announced two important bills, the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 2965), and the American Entrepreneurs First Act (H.R. 2966) have been passed by the House Com  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 29, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and express my deepest gratitude to my former Chief of Staff, Jeffery Ronald Billman of Irving, Texas, for his dedicated service, steadfast leadership, and unwavering commitment to the people of Texas' Thirteenth Congressional District. As my first Chief of Staff, Jeff played an inst  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales, Senator Ernst Introduce Legislation to Combat the Fentanyl Epidemic WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On April 29, Fentanyl Awareness Day, U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced bicameral legislation to combat the fentanyl epidemic in the United States. The lawmaker's legislation would allow fentanyl distributors who sell or give out fentanyl that  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Reuters "Reporting" Fails to Mention that the Biden Administration Released Two Tren de Aragua Gang Members into American Communities WASHINGTON - The mainstream media's latest attempt at a criminal gang sob story includes a self-admitted member of Tren de Aragua. The real story here is that the previous administration was releasing gang members into American communities.Jeferson Daniel E  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Risch, Colleagues Introduces Bill to Stand Up for Israel at the UN WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Joni Ernst (R-I  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Robots, Rovers, and Regolith: NASA Brings Exploration to FIRST Robotics 2025 What does the future of space exploration look like? At the 2025 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, NASA gave student robotics teams and industry leaders a first-hand look--complete with lunar rovers, robotic arms, and real conversations about shaping the next era of discovery. NASA engaged directly with the Artemis Generation, connec  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy Visit Texas to Meet with Farmers Who Are Making America Healthy Again and Utilizing Stewardship Practices, Secretary Rollins Provides Update on New World Screwworm U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Texas with U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss food security and learn h  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, we were all back home in our States during these last 2 weeks, and one visit I made during this trip back home was to visit the Fort Worth site of a company called MP Materials, a facility that has aptly been nicknamed "Independence." This impressi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, I want to start my remarks today by thanking President Trump, Secretary Rollins, Secretary Rubio, and Deputy Secretary of State Landau for their efforts in securing a new agreement with the country of Mexico to send much needed water to South Texas.  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-11) on the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (S. 315), which aims to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in passenger motor vehicles. The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on April 3, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE BILL The purpose of S. 315, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, is to requi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-4) on the American Music Tourism Act (S. 195), which aims to amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism. The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on March 14, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Bill The purpose of this legislation is to amend the Visit America Act/1/ by directing the Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism to identify locations and ev  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-12) on the Save our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act (S. 216), which aims to amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on April 8, 2025. Here ar  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-9) on the Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act (S. 99), which aims to require the Secretary of Commerce to produce a report that provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of Department of Commerce programs related to supply chain resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation. The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, o  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-7) on the history, jurisdiction and a summary of its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, on March 31, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM OF THE CHAIRMAN To Members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: The enclosed report reviews the accomplishments of the Committee in the 118th Congress. It wi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 7) (A) to require by subpoena or otherwise the attendance of witnesses and production of correspondence, books, papers, and documents; (B) to hold hearings; (C) to sit and act at any time or place during the sessions, recess  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 7) S. 794--CTPAT Pilot Program of 2023. (Public Law 118-98). October 01, 2024. This act requires the Department of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program that assesses whether allowing certain entities to participate   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 7) In the 117th Congress, Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, assumed the Chair of the Subcommittee, becoming only the third freshman Senator to lead the Subcommittee, after Senator Susan Collins (in the 105th Congres  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 7) d. Export controls compliance policies at AMD, Analog Devices, Intel, and Texas Instruments failed to meet best practices and recommendations from the Department of Commerce and non-governmental organizations. All except fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-2) on its legislative and oversight activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, on March 12, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * I. HEARINGS AND MEETINGS A. First Session (2023) During the First Session of the 118th Congress, the Committee held 20 hearings. At those hearings, there were 115 witness appearances. Two hearings (April 26 and July 12) focused ex  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Ossoff Introduce Bill to Extend Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board Term WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Judiciary Committee, and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) introduced The Civil Rights Cold Cases Records Collection Reauthorization Act. This bill would extend the term of the Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board by four years. The board is tasked with investigating crimin  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on April 29, 2025: * * * Mexico's Water Deliveries and Steps to Meet 1944 Water Treaty Requirements At the conclusion of high-level U.S.-Mexican discussions held in April regarding Mexico's treaty deliveries of Rio Grande water to the United States, Mexico has committed to actions to reduce the shortfalls in Mexico's deliveries by the end of the five-year water cycle on October 24. The United States accepted Mexico  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science issued the following news release: * * * Students from Maryland and California Win DOE's 35th Annual National Science Bowl Successful Competition Highlights Importance of Investing in Next Generation of Leaders in Science WASHINGTON, D.C. - Students from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, won the high school competition for the 2025 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl (NSB) today.   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 990 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Fourth week in April as part of Operation Take Back America. Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service issued the following news release: * * * In the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins Puts Farmers First Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025 - In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken action to support the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and put Farmers First at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). "Far  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) Hosts FIFA World Cup Briefing with Transit Agencies from Across the Country Today, Representative Sharice Davids, founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, hosted a Capitol Hill briefing with transit agencies from across the country to highlight the critical role transportation will play in ensuring the success of the 2026 FIFA  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Praises New Water Treaty Agreement with Mexico WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau's successful efforts to broker a new agreement on the Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande that secures water for farmers and ra  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Blumenthal, Correa, Ramirez, 40+ Lawmakers Open Investigation into "Troubling" Customs and Border Protection Tactics Reports allege due process violations, mistreatment, prolonged detention, and politicized denials of entry at air and land ports. "We urge CBP to ensure that its agents properly respect travelers' rights and ask that CBP provide information for us to better underst  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: At Capitol Hill Press Conference, Kelly Announces Bipartisan SHIPS for America Act to Boost American Shipbuilding, Strengthen US Economy and National Security Today, during a Capitol Hill press conference, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-01), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), and industry leaders announced the reintroduction of the S  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Make American Ships Again WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) re-introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. There are currently 80 U.S.-flagged vessel  more