JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * 479th FTG launches 'Aviator for a Day' program: Soaring beyond challenges with Ava Seymour NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Florida - The 479th Flying Training Group is known for forging elite aviators and cultivating excellence in future warfighters -- but a new initiative is taking that mission beyond the cockpit and into the hearts of local fami  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, May 5 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Aircrew safety improved with new oxygen purity test at NAWCAD For the first time, the Navy can precisely test how well modern oxygen systems remove impurities to ensure safe air for aircrew following a successful demonstration by teams at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD). There was previously no way to test whether oxygen systems meet the latest military stan  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Reintroduces National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act to Designate National Landmark WASHINGTON-- Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) reintroduced his bill, the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act to designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum at Cecil Field as a national landmark to honor, connect, inspire, and educate the American people about members of the Armed Forces who were held as  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.16 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.30 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.46 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Gainesville, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.55 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Homosassa Springs, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Homosassa Springs, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.82 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional C  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Jacksonville, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.86 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissione  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.93 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Naples-Marco Island, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Naples-Marco Island, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.19 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Region  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.90 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Ocala, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Ocala, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.75 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G.   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.01 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.54 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.13 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Port St. Lucie - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Port St. Lucie, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.41 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissione  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Punta Gorda, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Punta Gorda, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.33 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.92 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Sebring, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Sebring, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.71 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Tallahassee, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Tallahassee, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.99 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Wildwood-The Villages, FL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Wildwood-The Villages, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.65 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Murphy, & Colleagues Demand DOJ Reverse Cancellation of Hundreds of Public Safety Grants [HARTFORD, CT] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined 27 Democratic senators in sending a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) urging Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maureen Henneberg to reverse the abrupt cancellat  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Thanks Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Following Visit to MacDill Air Force Base WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a keynote speech at the Special Operations Forces 2025 annual conference at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. "I commend Secretary Hegseth for his commitment to revita  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * C2WAC goes global: Largest class to date unites allied warfighters in UK hosted course RAF WADDINGTON, United Kingdom (AFNS) -- The Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course was held outside of the United States for the first time. The most recent iteration, which is customarily held at Hurlburt Field, Flaorida, was held at RAF Waddington in the United Kingdom and had nearly equal numbers of coalition and U.S. person  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CHAIRMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ HOLDS HEARING TO EXAMINE THE GROWING CCP SPY BASES IN CUBA WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Chairman Carlos Gimenez of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security held a hearing to examine recent developments concerning the growing influence of Communist China in Castro's Cuba. Located just 90 miles from the U.S. mainland, Cuba has become a str  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on May 6, 2025: * * * Chairman Green, Vice Chairman McCaul Announce Bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing National Security for Upcoming FIFA 2026, 2028 Olympics, US 250th Anniversary WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) and Vice Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) announced the establishment of the "Task Force on   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Hosts 2025 Congressional Art Competition, Celebrates Student Creativity Miami Lakes, FL - The Office of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) recently hosted the 2025 Congressional Art Competition at the Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes. This event featured 175 original art pieces and drew in approximately 200 attendees, including students, teachers, princ  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 6, 2025 ARMY AECOM Technical Services Inc., Arlington, Virginia (W912DY-25-D-0065); Baker-Stanley-Cardno JV, Moon Township, Pennsylvania (W912DY-25-D-0066); Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp., Overland Park, Kansas (W912DY-25-D-0067); HDR Engineering Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan (W912DY-25-D-0068); Jacobs Government Services Co., Arlington, Virginia (W912DY-25-D-0069); Tetra Tech/Mason & H  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Court Orders Florida Tax Return Preparer to Shut Down Tax Preparation Business Note: View permanent injunction here. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued a permanent injunction today against Cooper City, Florida, tax return preparer Sunil Ramchandani and his business, SR Chandra Inc. doing business as AHS Income Tax Services. The court ordered the closure of AHS Income  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a final decision revoking the DEA registration of Margaret Dennis, D.M.D., a Jacksonville, Florida-based dentist, following her failure to respond to allegations of improperly prescribing controlled substances. The agency issued an Order to Show Cause and Immediate Suspension of Registration (OSC/ISO) on October 31, 2024, suspending Dr. Dennis's Certificate of Registration No. BD1443732 under  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to esmokeronline.com: * * * To: esmokeronline.com, 4905 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806, United States, skelly3@gmail.com, rzkelly@yahoo.com, customer_support@esmokeronline.com, esmokerorders@gmail.com To Whom It May Concern: The Center for Tobacco Products of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reviewed the website https://esmokeronli  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the final agency actions for the proposed State Road (SR) 934/NE 79th Street Project in Miami-Dade County, Florida. This project is focused on the replacement of four prestressed concrete slab bridges that are structurally deficient, ensuring the continued safety and functionality of emergency evacuation routes in the area. The improvements will also enhance existing bicycle a  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Four Honduran Nationals Indicted in Florida for Years-Long Off-the-Books Payroll Scheme Last week, a federal grand jury in Orlando, Florida, returned an indictment charging four Honduran nationals with operating an illegal, off-the-books cash payroll system for construction workers to avoid paying employment taxes to the IRS and to defraud workers' compensation insurance companies. Through the scheme,  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Reintroduces Legislation To Strengthen Accountability At The VA Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) reintroduced his Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act. This bill would close a long-standing loophole that allows Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees under investigation to resign or retire without any permanent record of misconduct. "Veterans deserve a VA that holds employee  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 6 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Action to Protect Floridians from Chemical and Technological Interference MIAMI, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his support for two bills passed by the Florida Legislature aimed at protecting Floridians from unauthorized chemical exposure and atmospheric manipulation. "Today I was in Miami to support SB 700, which bans local governments from u  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Underscores Importance of Special Ops Community at Annual Conference Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth today highlighted the importance and significance of the U.S. special operations forces community while delivering a keynote speech at the Special Operations Forces 2025 annual conference in Tampa, Florida. "I cannot tell you how humbled I am to be in this room amongst the absolute and very best that   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on May 6, 2025: * * * Homeland and Select Committee on the CCP Republicans Request DHS Threat Assessment of CCP's Growing Malign Activity in Cuba WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast Introduced Bill to Let More Veterans Compete in Warrior Games Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced the Gaining A Meaningful Experience from Service (GAMES) Act today to expand eligibility for veterans participating in the Warrior and Invictus Games. This bill allows broader access to necessary funds for participation. "Recovery doesn't have an expiration date, and our   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Colleagues Demand DOJ Reverse Cancellation Of Hundreds Of Public Safety Grants HARTFORD-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Tuesday joined 27 Democratic senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maureen Henneberg to reverse the abrupt ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Nation's Leaders Turning More to Special Ops in Volatile Environment The role of special operations forces in global conflicts has steadily increased amid what the U.S. Special Operations Command's top leader called the most complex security environment the United States has faced in decades. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, Socom commander, discussed the current and future role of special operations forces while  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport hosts MIT's Dr. Steven Spear for problem-solving discussion NEWPORT, R.I. - Dr. Steven Spear, a renowned author and senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Sloan School of Management, spoke to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport workforce and toured the command on April 28. Spear's talk, presented as part of a monthlong focus on probl  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 5, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding contributions that Emily Mazzaro has made to our community through her volunteer service at Double Branch Elementary School. Emily is the PTA President at Double Branch Elementary School. There is no job too big or too small for her to take on. She can be seen most days on  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cammack Introduces App Store Freedom Act To Promote Competition & Protect Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Cammack introduced the App Store Freedom Act, which seeks to promote competition and protect consumers and developers in the mobile app marketplace by prohibiting certain anticompetitive practices by dominant app store operators. The bill supports interoperability and consumer choic  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Rep. Frankel Leads Effort to Safeguard Aging Veterans from Dangerous Falls Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) introduced the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act, a bipartisan bill designed to help older Veterans avoid dangerous and costly falls. The legislation would require the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to maintain an Office of Falls Prevention and establis  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maria Salazar Leads Bill to Boost U.S. Blue Economy and Support Coastal Communities WASHINGTON, D.C.--Last week, U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and U.S. Senators Murkowski (R-AK) and Cantwell (D-WA) introduced H.R. 3048 (link is external) to strengthen coastal communities and the blue economy across the U.S.-- through advanced research and development, jo  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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, I rise in support for H.R. 1486, the Economic Espionage Prevention Act, introduced by my colleague from Georgia (Mr. McCormick). The Chinese Communist Party is working to undermine America's interests around the world and is the global supplier of Americ  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1540, Mr. Perry's Falun Gong Protection Act. For decades, the House of Representatives has been raising alarms about organ harvesting perpetrated by the Chinese Communist Party. We spoke about it earlier. As United Natio  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 strong support of the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act. I wish my colleague could have picked a shorter name for it, but that is my friend, Mr. Jackson. He does good legislation, sometimes a little longwi  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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, the Republic of Georgia was once a prime contender for NATO and an ally of the United States, especially following Russia's 2008 invasion. The United States benefited from military and intelligence cooperation, and the Georgian people are well known for t  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 today in strong support of the No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act. The Chinese Communist Party is carrying out a campaign of genocide against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. The evidence, documented by human rights organizations, journalists, and surv  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 H.R. 1800, the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025. The Iran Sanctions Act was enacted back in 1996. For 29 years, this law has acted as the cornerstone of U.S. efforts to address the Iran regime's malign influence. From its support to t  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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, we gather today to confront one of the most unconscionable human rights atrocities of our time. It is amazing that we have to speak about this. It is the State-sponsored, forced harvesting of human organs. Innocent people, often prisoners of conscience, are   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 today in support of my colleague, Mrs. Wagner, and in support of the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act. This bill reaffirms and strengthens the United States' commitment to Taiwan, one of our most important democratic partners in the Indo-Pacific. T  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 strong support of the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, a vital update to the TAIPEI Act that reflects both the realities of today's global landscape and the urgency of standing up to the Chinese Communist Party, as we have spoken about at length  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 am going to talk about the State and local tax deduction in some detail, but first let me just say generally that what we are talking about is so important. We have so many of our friends on the other side of the aisle who are constantly talking about how   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REPS LIEU, JACOBS, SCHOLTEN, FROST AND ROSS REINTRODUCE REPRODUCTIVE DATA PRIVACY PROTECTION BILL WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL), and Congressman Deborah Ross (D-NC) reintroduced the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act. This legislation would prevent law  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Scientists Investigate Why a Sperm Whale Washed Up Along Hilton Head, South Carolina May 3, 2025: 6:42 p.m A male sperm whale washes up along Hilton Head, South Carolina. The animal is just inside the surf struggling to survive. A team of marine mammal experts from South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina start to assemble to make their way to the beach. They determine the a  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on May 6, 2025, by Paul S. Atkins, Chairman: * * * Remarks at the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting Good morning. Today is the sixth-year anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee.[1] Since that initial meeting, I have followed the discussions and recommendations by this Committee from outside the agency. Now it gives me grea  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Moolenaar Lead Letter to SEC Chairman Calling for Delisting of CCP-Linked Companies on U.S. Stock Exchanges WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Congressman John Moolenaar, Chairman of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) led several of their colleagues in a joint letter to the Chairman   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Elizabeth Warren Lead Push for Independent Inspector General at the Federal Reserve WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Rick Scott and Elizabeth Warren introduced legislation to require a presidentially-appointed and Senate-confirmed Inspector General (IG) to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Currently, the IG is app  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by U.S. Rep. Greg Steube on the House Intel Report on the 2017 Congressional Baseball Shooting WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the following statement on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence report on the 2017 congressional baseball shooting: "As we approach the eight-year anniversary of the congressional baseball shooting, the House   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, STEUBE FOUND BIPARTISAN NATURAL DISASTER CAUCUS Washington - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) and Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17) announced that they have founded the bipartisan Natural Disaster Caucus. Members of the Natural Disaster Caucus are dedicated to natural disaster preparation, response, and relief. Reps. Thompson and Steube will serve as co-chairs of the caucus, which will provid  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards $3.5M to continue disaster-relief jobs, training for Floridians harmed by Hurricanes Helene, Milton WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded incremental funding of $3.5 million to support disaster-relief jobs and continue employment training for Florida residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. On Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made land  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards $3.5M to continue disaster-relief jobs, training for Tennessee residents harmed by Tropical Storm Helene WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded incremental funding of $3.5 million to support disaster-relief jobs and continue employment training for Tennessee residents affected by Tropical Storm Helene. In September 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Carter, Krishnamoorthi, Bacon Announce Newly Formed Children's Safety Caucus Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Don Bacon (NE-02) announced the formation of the bipartisan Children's Safety Caucus. The caucus will work to find and promote solutions to dramatically   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Returns Over $1 Million to Constituents Since January Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, announced today that his office has successfully returned over $1 million to residents of Florida's 11th Congressional District to date in 2025. This total represents funds owed to constituents by federal agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, and the So  more