WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Lead Members of NJ Congressional Delegation in Letter to PJM Interconnection (PJM) Raising Serious Concerns over Rate Increase Impacting New Jersey Families NEWARK, N.J. - This afternoon, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) led a letter alongside seven members of New Jersey's congressional delegation to PJM Interconnection (PJM), New Jersey's regional transmission organization  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on April 2025 Jobs Report WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177,000 jobs in April 2025: "Donald Trump inherited a growing economy  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on Trump's Reckless FY2026 Funding Request WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's Fiscal Year 2026 funding request: "Donald Trump's 2026 funding request isn't just irresponsible and da  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition Chester, PA - Congresswoman Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition following a reception on Sunday, April 27 to honor PA-05 high school art students. The Congressional Art Competition is an annual art competition open to students in grades 9 to 12 who re  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 2, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Applied Solutions Logistics LLC,** Kansas City, Missouri, has been awarded a maximum $114,000,000 hybrid firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursement, no-fee indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for warehousing and operations support services. This was a competitive acquisition with four responses received. This is a five-year contr  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following 22-page public communication dated March 3, 2025, from Environmental Defense Fund. Here are excerpts: * * * To: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Nonrulemaking Docket: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) Docket No. DOE-HQ-2024-0082 * * * COMMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND REGARDING SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR T  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce's Legislation to Reverse California's EV Mandate Passes the House of Representatives, awaits vote in the Senate Washington, D.C. - Today, H.J.Res. 88, introduced by Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. This resolution, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, will protect consumer choice so that all Americans can have the   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Durbin Demands Attorney General Bondi Recuse Herself From Any Work Benefitting Prison Company Due To Conflicts Of Interest Durbin cites Bondi's previous representation of GEO Group and her current role overseeing DOJ's immigration enforcement efforts, builds on his amped up Congressional oversight of Trump Administration's immigrati  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Evans, DeLauro, Larson, Frankel Call out Trump Administration for Raising Costs on Seniors WASHINGTON (May 2, 2025) - Today, U.S. Representatives Dwight Evans (PA-03), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), John Larson (CT-01), and Lois Frankel (FL-22) released a joint statement calling on the Trump Administration to reverse course on its Social Security claw back rule that would still result in hal  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * First Lady Lori Shapiro, State Senator Carolyn Comitta, Acting Secretary of Education Carrie Rowe and the Governor's Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement Visit West Chester University to Discuss Menstrual Equity Efforts on Campus West Chester University officially launched their free period product program, providing products across campus at no cost for s  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Fights For Bucks IU & Head Start, Urges Swift Federal Action LANGHORNE, PA - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) is continuing his ongoing efforts to protect the Bucks County Intermediate Unit's (Bucks IU) Head Start and Early Head Start programs by formally calling on the the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to approve the IU's federal grant renewal before it   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on May 2, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Pennsylvania Educator from Mifflin County Named 2025 National Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson, an educator at Mifflin County School District, was the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year and is Pennsylvania's first-ever National Teacher of the Year. Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) congratulated Ashlie Crosson, who teaches Grade  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has announced a call for public comments regarding the nomination of properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The NPS is seeking feedback on properties nominated before April 19, 2025, and is inviting electronic comments concerning their historical significance. This action is part of the ongoing effort to recognize and preserve significant historical sites across the United States.   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Governor Shapiro Launches New Consumer Protection Tools to Help Pennsylvanians Report Scams and Predatory Practices As the federal government steps back from its responsibility to protect consumers, Governor Shapiro is making it easier than ever for Pennsylvanians to report possible scams, resolve issues, and get help with a wide range of financial, insurance, and cons  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans for Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Meetingon Tuesday, May 13 HARRISBURG - A total of 434 disciplinary actions, including 52 education requirements, and $357,250 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 275 underground facility owners, excavator  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 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 week marked a stunning milestone: 100 days of chaos, cruelty, and lawlessness under the Trump administration. We see it in our economy, in our homes, and in our relationships abroad. Just 100 days ago, President Trump inherited a strong economy  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Christopher Krepich for his career in the U.S. House of Representatives. An Altoona, Pennsylvania native, Christopher began his near decade long career on the Hill a year after graduating from Pepperdine University in 2014. Christopher has served in many different roles during his tenure an  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly announces winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition during ceremony in Sharon SHARON, PA \-- During an awards ceremony today in Sharon, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. This year's winner is Jeffrey Deniker from Mercer Area High School. The ceremony was held at Hope Center for Ar  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Condemns Trump's Unjust Cuts to AmeriCorps Programs **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov PITTSBURGH, PA - May 2, 2025 - Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's abrupt and unlawful decision to revoke over $6 million in AmeriCorps funding owed to Pennsylvania -- funding that had already been approv  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development (Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. "When America's farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge WASHINGTON - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a nationwide app development competition for middle and high school students. The CAC accepts apps written in any programming language and designed for any platform, including desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, and more.  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker, Davids Introduce Student Loan Tax Elimination Act WASHINGTON -- Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) have introduced the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act. The legislation would eliminate a hidden tax on federal student loans, which adds unnecessary debt to student loan borrowers. "Students and parents should fully understand the terms and costs associated with borrowi  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Thompson, Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Community Services Block Grant Program WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today introduced the Community Services Block Grant Improvement Act of 2025 to update the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program. The CSBG program is the only federal program with the si  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance (AKCA), representing domestic manufacturers, has strongly urged the Department of Commerce to impose Section 232 tariffs on imported timber, lumber, and crucially, derivative products like wooden cabinets and vanities. In comments filed April 1, 2025, the AKCA argued that a surge in imports, fueled by foreign subsidies, illegal logging, and widespread evasion of existing duties, is devastating the U.S. industry, threatening national secu  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House passes Kelly-backed legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) that would undo harmful rules created under the Biden administration's Environmental Protection Agency. These three Congressional Review Act resolutions would reverse ra  more