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 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Carderock Division Honors Outstanding Employees at Annual Command Award Ceremony CARDEROCK, Md. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, recognized employees for their outstanding contributions to the workforce in 2024 during a Command Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in West Bethesda, Md. This year's event honored 44 Command Award winners, eight Carderock awardees from the annual Wa  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated April 9, 2025, from the Indivisible Howard County Maryland: * * * Comments on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Rule Proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services, 90 Federal Register 12942 Indivisible Howard County  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated April 8, 2025, from Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association: * * * To: Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore, Maryland 21244 RE: CMS-9884-P; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability. * * * Dear Act  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Reintroduces SHIELD Act to Strengthen Access to Legal Assistance for Immigrants Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) reintroduced the Securing Help for Immigrants Through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act to ensure that immigrants have access to high-quality le  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

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 1 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement by Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr.: * * * CPSC Advances Proposed Solution to Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires from E-Bikes and Similar Products Ticking time bombs. Lithium-ion batteries can be ticking time bombs, and it's leaving people on edge across the country. The fires start without warning, spread fast, and burn for a long time. It's a threat that's left scores of people dead.[1] And you  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 1 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement by Commissioner Mary T. Boyle: * * * Statement of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle to Advance Proposed Rulemaking on Lithium-Ion Batteries in Micromobility Products First, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of the staff who have worked on this package in particular and to the entire staff of this agency who have continued to perform their jobs with dedication and professionalism in extraordin  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Statement on Trump Administration's Latest Immigration Orders WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after Donald Trump signed executive actions targeting sanctuary cities and his continued illegal attacks on migrants communities. "Donald Trump promised to secure our border and make our country safer. Instead, he has launched an il  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Reveals Second Domestic Abuse Filing Filed by Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Ex-Wife So-called "Maryland Dad's" Track Record of Violence WASHINGTON - On Wednesday April 30, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that the ex-wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia -- the so-called "Maryland Dad"--filed a petition for protection against him in 2020. " The facts are clear: Kilmar Abrego Gar  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated April 7, 2005, from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: * * * To: Manager of the Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 4C210, Washington, DC 20202-1200. Docket ID ED-2025-SCC-0011 * * * To whom it may concern: On behalf of the National Association of Studen  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated April 7, 2025, from the University of California, Oakland: * * * To: Kun Mullan PRA Coordinator Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Request for Information (RFI) Regarding the 2026-2027  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Releases Statement on Trump's 100 Days WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) released the following statement in response to the 100-day mark of President Trump's second term in office: "The first hundred days of the Trump Administration have been all chaos and no strategy. Thousands of constituents have called my office to voice their concerns, share their stories,  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 30 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Additional State Support for the Maryland Craft Beverage Industry ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Wes Moore today announced the latest round of Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund and Winery and Vineyard Economic Development Grant Program awards, administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce's Office of Tourism Development. In total, 52 applicants received m  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Urges Supreme Court to Protect Constitution, Defend Birthright Citizenship Washington, D.C. -- This week, House Democrats' Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force elevated their fight against the Trump Administration's illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizensh  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Remarks at IAM Union Rally for Federal Employees at Union Station WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Members of Congress, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union, members of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), and union leaders at a rally in front of Union Station to stand in solidarity with fed  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Norton, Van Hollen Lead Bicameral Letter on Cuts to Medicaid in District of Columbia WASHINGTON, DC - Amid reports (link is external) that House Republicans plan to reduce the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in the District of Columbia, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led 15 Members in sending   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Norton, Van Hollen Lead Bicameral Letter on Cuts to Medicaid in District of Columbia WASHINGTON, DC - Amid reports (link is external) that House Republicans plan to reduce the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in the District of Columbia, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led 15 Members in send  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: In 100 Days, Trump Sent Our Economy Into a Tailspin WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the worst quarterly GDP report since the COVID-19 pandemic: "Trump inherited an American economy that was the envy of the world. It only took him 100 days to send it into a tailspin. "Prices are going up. The stock market is trending down.   more

CLINTON, Maryland, April 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (11th Wing) issued the following news: * * * Joint Base Andrews hosts community conversation on PFAS environmental restoration efforts Joint Base Andrews and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center held a public conversation on April 29, at the Surratts-Clinton Branch Library to engage with Prince George's County residents about ongoing environmental restoration efforts and the base's commitment to addressing per- and polyfluoro  more

LANHAM, Maryland, May 1 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces 2025 Main Street Maryland Conference Location, Theme and Dates The conference will return for its second year, in Downtown Easton EASTON, MD (April 30, 2025) - Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced that the Town of Easton has   more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 1 -- The Maryland Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Governor Moore Announces Additional State Support for the Maryland Craft Beverage Industry BALTIMORE, MD (April 30, 2025) -- Governor Wes Moore today announced the latest round of Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund and Winery and Vineyard Economic Development Grant Program awards, administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce's Office of Tourism Develop  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA Advances Precision Landing Technology with Field Test at Kennedy Landing on the Moon is not easy, particularly when a crew or spacecraft must meet exacting requirements. For Artemis missions to the lunar surface, those requirements include an ability to land within an area about as wide as a football field in any lighting condition amid tough terrain. NASA's official lunar landing requirement is to be able to land wit  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Hoyer Opening Remarks at FSGG Hearing on the U.S. Postal Service WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks at the FSGG hearing on the United States Postal Service (USPS). Below is a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here (link is ex  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Markup of GOP's Funding Bill--A Blank Check for Donald Trump's Authoritarian Crusade Washington, D.C. (April 30, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Full Committee markup of Republicans' funding bill, a blank check for Presi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin Statement on Trump's First 100 Days of Chaos, Fear and Calamity Washington, DC - Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, a period of mass job cuts and economic uncertainty for many residents of MD-08: "In just 100 days, Donald Trump has taken a chainsaw to our economy, to our Constitution, and to the livelihoo  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Becca Balint Calls out Republican Unjust and Illegal Immigration Policies in House Judiciary Markup Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) called out the Republican plan to inflate the ICE budget amidst wrongful deportations, illegal abductions of permanent residents and other unjust immigration enforcement practices across the country for the last 100 days. Read her remarks below:  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 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, the United States has $36 trillion in Federal debt. Our debt-to-GDP ratio is greater than Greece and Italy when they had their debt crisis, and we are incurring a deficit of $2 trillion a year. The most rapidly growing part of the Federal budget is M  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, April 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-6) on its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, on March 26, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * COMMITTEE RULES I. RULES OF PROCEDURE Rule 1. Regular Meeting Days.--The regular meeting day of the committee shall be the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, except that if there be no business before the committee the regular meeting shall be omitted. Rule 2. C  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-6) on its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, on March 26, 2025. (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * July 23, 2024: Considered by Senate. July 23, 2024: By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote July 24, 2024. July 24, 2024: Considered by Senate. July 24, 2024: Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay vote, 78- 16. Record vote number: 215. July 24, 2024:  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 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 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Mfume's Opening Remarks at Hearing on DoD's Financial Management Scorecard Washington, D.C. (April 29, 2025) - Below is Rep. Kweisi Mfume's opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at today's Subcommittee on Government Operations hearing on the Departm  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025. The communication was signed by 350 Humboldt, 350 Seattle, 350 Yakima Climate Action, Cascadia Climate Action Now, Center for Biological Diversity, Breakthrough Institute, Earthjustice and Mighty Earth. * * * To: William Hohenstein Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Policy Office of the Chief Economist U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence A  more