WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * A Historic Turnaround for Border Security As President Trump's second term eclipsed the 100-day mark this week, his swift actions to keep Americans safe and address the crisis on our southern border stand out in stark contrast with the failed policies of the previous administration. Executive actions to restore the Remain in Mexico policy, end the practice of catch-and-release, and appropriately classify th  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Mourns Loss of West Texas Chaplain, World War II Veteran Lubbock, TX - Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the passing of Lubbock resident Phil Crenshaw, the last surviving Chaplain's Assistant to serve in World War II: "I'm saddened to learn of Phil Crenshaw's passing. He was a dear friend and inspiration for all Americans. "Phil was a gentleman sol  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Video Statement On Federal Court Hearing In Case Of Detained Georgetown Scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri Rep. Don Beyer issued a video statement today after attending a hearing at the Eastern District of Virginia courthouse on the case of his constituent, Dr. Badar Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University who lives in Arlington, Virginia, and who was in the country legally when he was d  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Budget Chairman Arrington, Health Care Task Force Chair Moore Applaud CBO's Call to Study on Cutting Health Costs by Improving SNAP Nutrition Standards WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah), who chairs the Committee's Health Care Task Force, praised the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) call f  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on President Trump's FY26 Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Trump released his skinny budget requestfor FY2026.The budget calls for spendingreductions across government while maintainingsupport for critical programs and priorities. Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following sta  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has published a notice in the Federal Register regarding an application for an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review submitted by the Association for the Administration of Rice Quotas, Inc. (AARQ), headquartered in the United States. The amendment request, filed under Application No. 97-14A03 and deemed submitted on April 10, 2025, includes several modifications aimed at realigning U.S. rice ex  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Congressman Casar, Senator Warren Lead Call For Inspector General Review Of Musk Involvement in Golden Dome Contracts WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) led a letter alongside Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and 40 other members of Congress calling on the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Defense to review the process for awarding the "Golden D  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition BROWNSVILLE, TX - On Friday May 2, 2025, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Sophia C. Acevedo-Gomez, a 12th grade student at Veterans Memorial Early College High School in Brownsville, Texas, was the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Acevedo-Gom  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Announces Final Record of Decision for Bridge of the Americas Project Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in announcing the release of the Record of Decision that accompanies the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the modernization of the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas. This completes the  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Representative Takano and Senators Merkley, Baldwin, and Booker to Introduce The Equality Act This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representative Mark Takano (CA-39) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to introduce the Equality Act in a continued effort to push back against escalated attacks from  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort To Support Emissions Reducing Technology in the Energy Sector Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led 17 of her House Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to the House Appropriations Committee requesting that Congress protect funding to support emissions reducing technology in the energy sector. "As you consider the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Ene  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Pushes Work Requirements to Reduce Government Spending WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) expressed his strong support for implementing work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents for all means-tested programs to reduce government spending. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. "We are now grinding out the reconciliation pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on May 1, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Kubota Utility Vehicles Hazard: The ball joint connected to the front suspension arm can loosen and separate from the front suspension arm, resulting in the driver losing wheel support of the utility vehicle, posing a crash hazard to consumers. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: May 01, 2025 Units: About 49,640 Consumer Contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Department of the Interior Announces Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities New Opportunities at 16 National Wildlife Refuge System stations and One National Fish Hatchery In a major step to expand recreational access to America's public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced 42 new proposed hunting opportunities across more than 87,00  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has dismissed a petition filed by Elko County, Texas, seeking to modify the satellite television market of several Reno, Nevada television stations to allow their carriage in the Texas county. The order, released May 1, 2025, by the FCC's Media Bureau, states that the dismissal is without prejudice at the request of the petitioner. Elko County, Texas, had filed the petition on June 14, 2024, requesting that the FCC modify the sate  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst: "Make 'Made in America' the Norm, Instead of the Exception" WASHINGTON - To continue the domestic manufacturing explosion happening under the Trump administration, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) unveiled a significant new initiative to unlock a key part of the White House's "Made in America" agenda. Ernst, alongside Small Business Administration (S  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 3 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Council Annual Report Highlights Record Community Investment Funding DALLAS, TEXAS, May 1, 2025 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has released its 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC) Annual Report detailing a record-breaking year of funding t  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has released a notice regarding two significant applications for bank holding company mergers, one based in Oklahoma and the other in Texas, involving the acquisition of banks in Florida and Washington. These applications, submitted under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and related regulations, seek approval for ownership and control transfers of established regional banks through holding company structures. Regent Capital Corporation  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The General Services Administration Public Buildings Service (GSA-PBS) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed modernization of the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry (BOTA LPOE) in El Paso, Texas. Published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2025 (90 FR 18858), the decision marks the culmination of a multi-year planning process undertaken in cooperation with U.S. Custom  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Himes Statement on Court Ruling on Alien Enemies Act Washington, DC -- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the following statement: "The decision by a Texas District Court judge to block the Trump Administration's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act is a   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Williams, Ernst, Loeffler Announce Key Legislation to Restore "Made in America" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, announce  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * In the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins Works to Make America Healthy Again In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken bold action to support the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and work to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). "President Trump ha  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Department of the Interior Announces Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities In a major step to expand recreational access to America's public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced 42 proposed hunting opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System. This proposal would more than triple the number  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2024-ER-010) on Feb. 26, 2026 entitled "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Orphaned Well Initial Grant Awarded to the State of Texas, Railroad Commission of Texas." Here is the memorandum: * * * To: Wei Wang, Executive Director, Railroad Commission of Texas Kimbra G. Davis, Director, Orphaned Wells Program Office From: Kathleen Sedney, Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has terminated its investigation into alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving computing devices utilizing indexed search systems, following its determination to affirm a final initial ruling that no violation occurred. The case, Investigation No. 337-TA-1389, stemmed from a January 2024 complaint by X1 Discovery, Inc., a technology firm based in Pasadena, California. X1 alleged that major c  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $50,000 grant to first responders for new safety equipment New equipment will expand emergency response capabilities for Zephyr Volunteer Fire Department BROWN COUNTY, Texas - The Zephyr Volunteer Fire Department soon will have new state-of-the-art safety gear to help firefighters provide more comprehensive firefighting responses, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the L  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced Lucy Rees -- a junior from Lago Vista High School -- as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' 10th Congressional District. Lucy titled her artwork "Cowpoke" -- a depiction of her grandfather working as a cowboy during the 1970s. "Congratula  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Association of Scholars (NAS) issued a report, "Ideological Insistence: A Quantitative Study of DEI Statements in American University Job Listings," in March 2025, revealing that 86 out of 98 American universities investigated require diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements for at least some job positions. The study analyzed over 23,000 job listings across 89 public universities in 11 states, the eight Ivy League institutions, and MIT. The NAS report,  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

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received an application from Long Mott Energy, LLC., a subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Company, for a construction permit to build a four-unit reactor facility. The proposed facility, named the Long Mott Generating Station, would be located in Calhoun County, Texas. The application, submitted on March 31, 2025, is for a power reactor facility that will use the X-energy Xe-100 high-temperature gas-cooled reactor design  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Kaine, Van Hollen, Schumer to Force Senate Vote Demanding Answers on Trump Administration's Compliance With Court Orders and El Salvador's Horrific Human Rights Record WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced a resolution to investigate El Salvador's human rights abuse  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory released a report in February 2025 detailing the successful development, validation, and application of PUFFIn, a free and user-friendly software tool designed for simulating radiation transport. The report, titled "PUFFIn Software Modeling for Quality Management" (PNNL-37351), highlights the software's effectiveness as an educational tool and its significant potential for improving quality management practi  more

EAGAN, Minnesota, May 3 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Marks Trump's First 100 Days with 100 Headlines Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's first 100 days in office. "Family farmers are struggling right now. They need certainty. They need access to new markets and   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11299) on May 1, 2025, by legislative attorneys Alejandra Aramayo and Hillel R. Smith: * * * Recent Executive Branch Actions on Immigration (Part 1) Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump and his Administration have issued numerous executive actions and initiatives related to the enforcement of federal immigration laws. These actions address a range of issues, inclu  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11300) on May 1, 2025, by legislative attorneys Alejandra Aramayo and Hillel R. Smith: * * * Recent Executive Branch Actions on Immigration (Part 2) Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump and his Administration have issued numerous executive actions and initiatives related to the enforcement of federal immigration laws. This Legal Sidebar provides an overview of sel  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Sylvia R. Garcia, D-Texas, 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, during this past district work period, I met with seniors across my district who are worried about losing the lifelines they depend on: Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. At one event with our seniors, a Social Security worker told us that wait tim  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Green Offers Amendment to Prevent HUD Cuts & Improve Disaster Relief for Vulnerable Americans (Washington, DC) -- On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Markup of Various Measures." You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green question th  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Issues Statement on President Trump's Budget Proposal May 2, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement today after President Trump released his budget proposal (link is external) : Congressman Roy said: "Today, the White House released a transformational budget that maintains strong funding for our national defense while reducing the   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Sends Letter to Brown University President Demanding an Explanation on How the University Uses Its Endowment to Lower Tuition Costs and Improve Student Experience WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) sent a letter to the President of Brown University, Christina H. Paxson, Ph.D, outlining his concerns regarding the imminent adverse action taken by Brown University agains  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls' Op-Ed in the Washington Reporter: Why Texas's Matagorda County is America's innovation county WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) authored an op-ed for the Washington Reporter, highlighting Matagorda County, Texas, and the unique capabilities of companies in Matagorda County that are contributing to American energy evolution and dominance. Read the op-ed HERE (https  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Risch, Cruz, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from African Peacekeeping Operation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), introduced the AUSSOM Funding Restriction Act of 2025 today to safeguard U.S. taxpayer fu  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Hurricane Beryl SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the June 3 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by H  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 4:25-cv-00446; E.D. Tex. filed Apr. 29, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Kenneth W. Alexander II, et al., No. 4:25-cv-00446 (E.D. Tex. filed Apr. 29, 2025) On April 29, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Dallas-Fort Worth residents Kenneth W. Alexander II, Robert D. Welsh, and Caedrynn E. Conner for operating a Ponzi scheme that raised at least $91 milli  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 2 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 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, the Senate has made good progress on implementing President Trump's agenda. After just 100 days, we have confirmed his Cabinet. We are now working on a number of Ambassadors, and we have passed budget resolutions in the House and the Senate. And, of cours  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Senate conducted six committee hearing on May 1, 2025: * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Matthew Lohmeier, of Arizona, to be Under Secretary of the Air Force, Justin Overbaugh, of Florida, to be a Deputy Under Secretary, and Daniel Zimmerman, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary, who was introduced by Senator Hagerty, all of the Department of Defense, after the nominees testified   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Tillis, colleagues introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to foster American innovation by modernizing the Patent Trial and Appeal Board WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) reintroduced the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act today. The PREVAIL Ac  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 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders Recognize EPA's 100 Monumental Actions in First 100 Days of Trump Administration WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin recognized the historic first 100 days of the Trump administration by releasing 100 environmental actions taken by EPA since Jan. 20 th to advance the agency's core mission of protecting human hea  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Williams, Ernst, Loeffler Bring Back "Made in America" WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) and Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are introducing key bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) to continue unleashing American indus  more