Thursday - May 22, 2025
*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Friday May 09, 2025 ( 52 items )  

BAMC holds grand opening for ASYMCA's Children's Waiting Room
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * BAMC holds grand opening for ASYMCA's Children's Waiting Room * Published May 7, 2025 * By Daniel J. Calderon * Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated the grand opening for the Armed Forces YMCA's Children's Waiting Room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25.  The new facility,   more

Barrasso, Capito Introduce Growing America's Small Businesses and Manufacturing Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Capito Introduce Growing America's Small Businesses and Manufacturing Act Bill will make it more affordable for farmers, ranchers and small businesses to purchase much-needed equipment, build their operations, and support their employees. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced pro-growth legislation to boost investment i  more

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Announces Additions and Deletions to Procurement List
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has made new additions and deletions to the federal Procurement List, impacting products and services that will now be furnished by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. This move follows a series of previous notices and decisions under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, which mandates the procurement of such goods and services from these agencies  more

Competency Mapping Streamlines Air Force Pilot Training, Boosts Readiness
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Competency Mapping Streamlines Air Force Pilot Training, Boosts Readiness * Published May 8, 2025 * By Benjamin Faske * 19th Air Force Public Affairs Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas -- The 19th Air Force is streamlining pilot training through competency mapping, a data-driven approach to optimize the pilot training pipeline.  Mapping knowledge, skills, and abilities  more

Congressman George Whitesides Launches Build America Caucus, Highlights Need for Outcome Over Process
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Congressman George Whitesides Launches Build America Caucus, Highlights Need for Outcome over Process WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman George Whitesides joined his colleagues to launch the bipartisan "Build America Caucus," a group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle dedicated to tackling some of the largest problems of today, including housing, infrastructure, and   more

Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Support and Protect Our Military Chaplains
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Support and Protect Our Military Chaplains Congressman Keith Self introduced the Military Chaplains Act of 2025 alongside Congressman Morgan Luttrell in an effort to support and protect military chaplains across all branches of the armed forces. Various bad actors within the Department of Defense have undermined statutory protections and retaliated against milita  more

Congresswoman De La Cruz Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman De La Cruz Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Texas's 15th District, Alina Ozuna from Edinburg North High School. Alina's piece, "In America, We Believe," was selected from among 55 entries submitted by talented young high school artists across her district. As the  more

Contracts for May 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 8, 2025 NAVY Aptim Federal Services LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (N62473-25-D-2211); ECC Expeditionary Constructors LLC,* Burlingame, California (N62473-25-D-2212); Energy Solutions Federal Support LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah (N62473-25-D-2213); Insight Tidewater LLC,* Brea, California (N62473-25-D-2214); ITP America LLC, Brea, California (N62473-25-D-2215); and Perma-Fix ERRG Services,* Oak   more

Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Subject Illegal Immigrants Who Kill Americans to Death Penalty
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Subject Illegal Immigrants Who Kill Americans to Death Penalty WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Tim Scott (R-SC), Jim Banks (R-IN), Jim Justice (R-WV), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) today introduced the Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act, which wo  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on May 8, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers Hazard: The tow handle can pinch consumers' fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: May 08, 2025 Units: About 130,000 additional coolers (In addition, about 20,000 in Canada and 5,900 in Mexico) (More than one million Igloo coolers were previously rec  more

Crapo Joins Bipartisan Bill to Help House Disabled Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Bipartisan Bill to Help House Disabled Veterans Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-California), Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) to introduce bipartisan legislation to ensure veterans experiencing homelessness and receiving disability payments maintain access to crucial housing support.   more

Doggett, Schakowsky, Warren and Wyden Push Congressional Leadership to Reject Medicaid Cuts, Crack Down on Medicare Advantage Upcoding
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Doggett, Schakowsky, Warren and Wyden Push Congressional Leadership to Reject Medicaid Cuts, Crack Down on Medicare Advantage Upcoding Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. - As Congress considers reconciliation legislation, Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), along with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the  more

DOT's Federal Pipeline Safety Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44201) on May 7, 2025, entitled "DOT's Federal Pipeline Safety Program: Background and Issues for Congress" by energy policy specialist Paul W. Parfomak. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. energy pipeline network includes 3.3 million miles of onshore pipeline transporting natural gas, crude oil, and other hazardous liquids. Over the past decade, major safety incidents in California, Texas, Pennsy  more

DOT's Federal Pipeline Safety Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44201) on May 7, 2025, entitled "DOT's Federal Pipeline Safety Program - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Rulemaking Carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines are essential components of carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems, which are proposed to reduce atmospheric emissions of anthropogenic CO2, a greenhouse gas./119 Pipelines are needed to transp  more

Federal Preemption & State Authority to Deter Presence of Unlawfully Present Aliens Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48525) on May 6, 2025, entitled "Federal Preemption and State Authority to Deter the Presence of Unlawfully Present Aliens" by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo: * * * SUMMARY The Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article VI, clause 2) states that the Constitution, treaties, and federal law "shall be the supreme Law of the land." In interpreting this clause, the Supreme Court has formulated  more

Federal Preemption & State Authority to Deter Presence of Unlawfully Present Aliens Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48525) on May 6, 2025, entitled "Federal Preemption and State Authority to Deter the Presence of Unlawfully Present Aliens:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Kansas v. Garcia (2020) In 2017, the Kansas Supreme Court in three separate cases reversed the convictions of three unlawfully present aliens for state identity theft and false information. The state court held that a provision in IRCA expressly  more

FERC Seeks Public Input on Environmental Impact for Spindletop Expansion Project in Texas
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has opened a public scoping period to gather comments on the environmental impacts of the proposed Spindletop Expansion Project in Jefferson County, Texas. The project, initiated by Golden Triangle Storage, LLC, aims to significantly increase natural gas storage capacity at its existing facility by developing four new salt dome storage caverns and related infrastructure. Under Docket No. CP25-167-000, FERC will prepare an en  more

Grassley, Cruz Work to Safeguard Second Amendment Rights, Protect Communities from Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cruz Work to Safeguard Second Amendment Rights, Protect Communities from Gun Violence WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are introducing legislation to safeguard Americans' Second Amendment rights and prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands. The Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act would tak  more

Grassley, Cruz Work to Safeguard Second Amendment Rights, Protect Communities From Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cruz Work to Safeguard Second Amendment Rights, Protect Communities from Gun Violence WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are introducing legislation to safeguard Americans' Second Amendment rights and prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands. The Protecting Communities and P  more

HIGHLIGHTS: Rep. Tony Gonzales Spotlights El Paso's UTEP During CISA Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * HIGHLIGHTS: Rep. Tony Gonzales Spotlights El Paso's UTEP During CISA Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. - During today's House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) highlighted the University of Texas-El Paso during his questioning of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Acting Director, Bridget Bean. Transcript lightly edite  more

ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger's Legislation to Keep the CCP Out of American Classrooms and Universities Passes the House
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger's Legislation to Keep the CCP Out of American Classrooms and Universities Passes the House WASHINGTON, DC -- In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, had legislation pass through the U.S. House of Representatives. Chairman Pfluger's " DHS Restrictions  more

LCRA Awards $35,055 Grant to Sargent Area Fire and Rescue
AUSTIN, Texas, May 9 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $35,055 grant to Sargent Area Fire and Rescue New UTV to improve beach, off-road emergency responses in Matagorda County MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas - Sargent Area Fire and Rescue soon will purchase a new utility task vehicle to assist with emergency medical and rescue responses on the beach and in hard-to-reach areas, thanks to a $35,055 grant from the Lower Colorado Ri  more

LCRA Awards $50,000 Grant to Danish Heritage Preservation Society
AUSTIN, Texas, May 9 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Danish Heritage Preservation Society Historic Danevang museum damaged by hurricane to be restored and reopened WHARTON COUNTY, Texas - The Danish Heritage Preservation Society will be able to complete critical repairs to enable its hurricane-damaged museum building to reopen, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The LCR  more

LEADER JEFFRIES BREAKS DOWN THE EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICAN AGENDA IN THE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES BREAKS DOWN THE EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICAN AGENDA IN THE HOUSE Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the sycophantic bill put forward by Rubber Stamp Republicans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also thank the distinguished gentleman, my good friend from the great state of California, for h  more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "AMERICA IS NOT DOWN WITH MTG"
WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "AMERICA IS NOT DOWN WITH MTG" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the sycophantic bill put forward by Rubber Stamp Republicans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also thank the distinguished gentleman, my good friend from the great state of Cali  more

Lujan Reintroduces Bill to Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Maternity Care
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Reintroduces Bill to Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Maternity Care Lujan's Legislation Would Combat Infant and Maternal Mortality Across United States Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced the reintroduction of the Birth Access Benefiting Improved Essential Facility Services (BABIES) Act, legislation that increases access to quality, affordable mater  more

Luke Dental Partnership Program Boosts Readiness
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Luke Dental Partnership Program Boosts Readiness * Published May 7, 2025 * By Airman Tekorey Watkins * 56th FW Public Affairs LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Luke Air Force Base trains the world's greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready airmen. But behind the roar of F-35A LightningII's and the precision of training operations lies another critical element of readiness: denta  more

NASA: Nilufar Ramji - Shaping Johnson's Giant Leaps Forward
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- NASA issued the following article: * * * Nilufar Ramji: Shaping Johnson's Giant Leaps Forward A first-generation college graduate, Nilufar Ramji was blazing trails long before arriving at NASA. With her multifaceted expertise, she is helping shape the messaging behind humanity's return to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Ramji is currently on detail as the co-executive producer for NASA's live broadcasts, ensuring the agency's missions and discoveries are clearly and effect  more

NASA: Quantum Sensing via Matter-Wave Interferometry Aboard the International Space Station
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- NASA issued the following article: * * * Quantum Sensing via Matter-Wave Interferometry Aboard the International Space Station Future space missions could use quantum technologies to help us understand the physical laws that govern the universe, explore the composition of other planets and their moons, gain insights into unexplained cosmological phenomena, or monitor ice sheet thickness and the amount of water in underground aquafers on Earth. NASA's Cold Atom Lab (CAL),  more

NRC Receives Construction Permit Application for Long Mott Generating Station
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced the receipt of an application from Long Mott Energy, LLC. for a construction permit to build a four-unit reactor facility in Calhoun County, Texas. The application, filed on March 31, 2025, pertains to the Long Mott Generating Station, a facility that will use the X-energy Xe-100 high-temperature gas-cooled reactor design. This is the first time this particular reactor design has been submitted for NRC revi  more

NSSL: VORTEX USA Tornado Project Paper Chosen as Highlight by AMS
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Severe Storms Laboratory issued the following news: * * * VORTEX USA Tornado Project Paper Chosen as Highlight by AMS A new paper on the PERiLS (Propagation, Evolution, and Rotation in Linear Storms) project was selected by the American Meteorological Society and the editors of Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS) to be featured as a BAMS highlight. The paper discusses the design, execution and preliminary data of this groundbreaking collabo  more

Peters and Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Staffing Shortages at Ports of Entry
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters and Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Staffing Shortages at Ports of Entry WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen border security and add  more

Reed Rebukes Trump's Misuse of Military in Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Rebukes Trump's Misuse of Military in Immigration Enforcement WASHINGTON, DC - Over the past three months, the Trump Administration has surged military personnel to the Southwest Border, Guantanamo Bay, and the U.S. southern coasts. The Administration has spent nearly $500 billion and engaged tens of thousands of troops, Navy warships, armored combat vehicles, and military aircraft in its immigr  more

Rep. Gill, Sen. Cruz Bill Penalizes Universities That Mask Foreign Funding
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gill, Sen. Cruz Bill Penalizes Universities that Mask Foreign Funding Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act to penalize universities that take money from foreign adversaries and do not report foreign funding as required by the Higher Education Act. "American universities that receive taxpa  more

Rep. Pfluger's "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes" Act Passes the House
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes" Act Passes the House WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, had legislation pass through the U.S. House of Representatives. Chairman Pfluger's " DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes Act " will defend American studen  more

Rep. Pfluger: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 7, 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 my bill, H.R. 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern. I have long been concerned that the threats the Chinese Communist Party poses to our homeland are not only real, but they are right here.   more

Rep. Roy Urges Speaker Johnson for Key Reforms in Final Budget Reconciliation Package
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Urges Speaker Johnson for Key Reforms in Final Budget Reconciliation Package May 7, 2025 Press Release "Dear Speaker Johnson, The American people sent us to Washington with a clear mandate to cut reckless spending, grow the economy, and perhaps most importantly, secure our nation's border. While many budget priorities were passed in the House Judiciary Committee reconciliation bill to achieve  more

Rep. Stauber: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following floor remarks on May 7, 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 the rule on the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. Mr. Speaker, over the past decade, Communist China has persecuted the Uyghur population for their religious and cultural practices. X  more

Rep. Tony Gonzales Honors NBA Legend, San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich in Congress
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Honors NBA Legend, San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich in Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced a House Resolution following the retirement of the winningest head coach in NBA history, San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich. "The most wins of any coach in NBA history, five NBA championships, four-time NBA All-Star Game Head Coach, th  more

Rep. Tony Gonzales to CISA: Protect America's Energy Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales to CISA: Protect America's Energy Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. - During today's House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) asked Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Acting Director Bridget Bean about the agency's plans to protect America's energy industry. Transcript lightly edited for clarity   more

Rep. Tony Gonzales to FBI Director Patel: Protect the Permian Basin
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales to FBI Director Patel: Protect the Permian Basin Today, during a House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science hearing, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) shared with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director, Kash Patel, the importance of protecting the Permian Basin's resources. The Permian Basin Oil Theft Task Force, an FBI-led initiative, ha  more

Rep. Weber Celebrates Mother's Day
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Celebrates Mother's Day Washington, D.C. - As Mother's Day approaches, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) has introduced a resolution recognizing the vital role of mothers in our society. The resolution affirms policies that honor mothers as mothers, emphasizes the essential role all mothers play in raising the next generation of Americans, and encourages the people of the United States to celebrate  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Penalizing Universities that Mask Foreign Funding
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Penalizing Universities that Mask Foreign Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act to penalize universities that take money from foreign adversaries and do not report foreign funding as required by the Higher Education Act. Sen. Cruz said, "The Chinese Communist Party expends vast resources to cont  more

Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill Defending Troops' Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill Defending Troops' Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Reaffirming Every Servicemember's Trust Over Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) Act. This bill would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a Special Review Board to audit   more

Sen. Cruz: Adopting Europe's Approach on Regulation Will Cause China to Win the AI Race
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Adopting Europe's Approach on Regulation Will Cause China to Win the AI Race WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing, titled "Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation," Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasize  more

Senate Passes Cruz-Led Measure to Scrap Illegal Biden FCC Rule Over Child Online Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Senate Passes Cruz-Led Measure to Scrap Illegal Biden FCC Rule over Child Online Safety Concerns Reckless FCC rule subverts parental authority, endangers the Universal Service Fund, and harms rural broadband expansion WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) celebrated the Senat  more

Sens. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Pursuing Aviation Careers
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Pursuing Aviation Careers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Authorizing Vocational and Instructional Aviation Training for Eligible Veterans Act to allow eligible veterans to use their Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits for non-degree flight training programs expa  more

Service leaders discuss budget, combat readiness
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Service leaders discuss budget, combat readiness WASHINGTON - The Army is building a force that is leaner, more lethal, and better equipped to operate in contested domains with speed and precision, said Army Gen. James J. Mingus, vice chief of staff of the Army, who testified on a panel yesterday during a House Armed Services Committee subcommit  more

Tuberville, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants Who Murder Innocent Americans
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants Who Murder Innocent Americans WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn and several of their colleagues to introduce the Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act, which would codify President Trump's Executive Order subjecting illegal immigrants who kill American citizens t  more

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Defending Troop's Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Defending Troop's Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing the Reaffirming Every Servicemember's Trust Over Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) Act. "I'm proud to support the RESTORE Act, w  more

Warren, Wyden, Doggett, Schakowsky Push Congressional Leadership to Reject Medicaid Cuts, Crack Down on Medicare Advantage Upcoding
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Wyden, Doggett, Schakowsky Push Congressional Leadership to Reject Medicaid Cuts, Crack Down on Medicare Advantage Upcoding Congressional Republicans' current plan sets them up to slash hundreds of billions from Medicaid and CHIP Lawmakers cite bipartisan support for cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare Advantage Letter from House (PDF) | Letter from Senate (PDF)   more

Wicker, Scott, and Griffith Applaud the Rollback of Biden-Era EPA Rule
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Wicker, Scott, and Griffith Applaud the Rollback of Biden-Era EPA Rule WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Congressman Morgan Griffith, R-Va., celebrated the passage of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the unnecessary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Rubber Tire Manufacturing National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air  more