WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * At Local VFW, Deluzio Tears Apart Trump VA for Stalling Cancer Trials, Putting Western PA Veterans at Risk SHARPSBURG, PA -- Today, Navy and Iraq War veteran Congressman Deluzio joined with members of his Veterans Advisory Council at a VFW Post in Sharpsburg to highlight how the Trump Administration is putting veteran lives at risk and hiding it from the American people. This was recently reporte  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on Treasury Announcing Projected 'X-Date' for Debt Ceiling Breach WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee and leading advocate for debt ceiling reform, issued the following statement in response to the Treasury Department projecting the United States wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP's Baltimore Field Office Recovered 250 Stolen Vehicle Exports during 2024 CBP continues to combat the illicit international trade in stolen vehicles BALTIMORE - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Baltimore Field Office continue to combat transnational criminal organizations that profit on the international trade in stolen vehicles. CBP off  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 9, 2025 ARMY Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $742,179,564 firm-fixed-price contract for production of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama,   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of and is seeking public comment on an Information Collection Request concerning the TSCA Section 5 Pre-manufacture Review of New Chemical Substances and Significant New Use Rules for New and Existing Chemical Substances. This action, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), involves a renewal of an existing ICR, which is currently approved through December 31, 2025. The E  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on its plan to renew its information collection process related to Pesticide Data Call-Ins (DCIs). This process, which requires pesticide manufacturers to submit data to the EPA, is crucial for evaluating the safety of pesticides and ensuring they meet federal standards to protect human health and the environment. The EPA is inviting comments on various aspects of this information collection a  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Action Ends Ecommerce Empire Builders Online Business Opportunity Scam A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit has put a stop to Ecommerce Empire Builders' (EEB) business opportunity scam that used false promises of large profits to entice consumers into paying for help starting "Ecommerce empires" through online storefronts. EEB and its owner, Peter Prusinowski (also known as Peter Pru), have agreed t  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan Announces Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Public Servants at Roundtable of Law Enforcement, First Responders Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) hosted a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement officers and first responders focused on recruitment, retention, and public service. At the event, Rep. Houlahan announced the reintroduction of her Publ  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Applaud the Addition of Five Maryland Historical Sites to the National Underground Railroad Network WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Andy Harris (MD-01) and Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) applauded the addition of five historical sites in Maryl  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Announces Release of Compliance Audits for County Offices, District Courts HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of compliance audits for district courts and county government offices in Allegheny, Blair, Cambria, Carbon, Centre, Clearfield, Dauphin, Delaware, Greene, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on May 9, 2025: * * * Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SUBJECT: Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp My Administration is committed to protecting the Great Lakes -- the world's largest surface freshwater system, and a highly valued shipping avenu  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 10 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * PUC Launches Post-Storm Review Following Major Southwestern Pennsylvania Storm Review to Focus on Utility Response, System Resilience, and Lessons to Help Prepare for Future Extreme Weather HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the initiation of a comprehensive post-storm review following the devastating April 29th stor  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 8, 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 today to further discuss with our Members and this country the situation that we find ourselves in, the chaotic situation that has so many people confused. It is a chaotic situation that is causing trauma and harm to the people of this countr  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Second Leader of Notorious Philadelphia '10th and O Crew' Sentenced to Over Four Years for Opioid Drug Conspiracy A Pennsylvania man was sentenced today in the District of New Jersey to four years and nine months in prison for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, a highly addictive controlled substance. According to court documents, between March 2019 and March 2024, Frank Procopio, 54, of Philadelph  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker's IEWOTC Act Delivers Pro-Growth, Pro-Work Agenda WASHINGTON-- The Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (IEWOTC) Act sponsored by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a senior member of the Committee on Ways and means, would lead to job creation and reduce reliance on safety net programs, according to a recent study. The study indicates the enactment of IEWOTC Act would "directly   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on May 8, 2025: * * * Strengthening Communities: Shapiro Administration Visits Lancaster, Highlights the Need for Funding to Make Housing More Affordable and Accessible for Pennsylvanians Governor Josh Shapiro is committed to cutting costs and creating long-term housing solutions, which is why his 2025-26 proposed budget includes $50 million to update and restore the   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following notice (Docket No. FD 36850) entitled "Portland & Western Railroad Inc. - Acquisition and Operation Exemption - Port of Tillamook Bay": * * * Portland & Western Railroad, Inc. (PNWR), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire from Port of Tillamook Bay (POTB) and operate approximately 1.01 miles of rail line near Banks, Or., be  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF). The HAF, established by the American Rescue Plan Act, provides funds to support homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Treasury Department is tasked with monitoring how states, U.S. Territories, and Indian Tribes utilize HAF funds. To do this effectively, HAF grantees are required  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- A leading U.S. manufacturer is urging the Department of Commerce to carefully consider the potential consequences of imposing tariffs on copper imports, citing concerns about national security, domestic production capacity, and increased costs for critical infrastructure projects. In a letter submitted to the Department of Commerce, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, representing Victaulic Company, a global manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, flow control, and fire p  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 9, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Increases Efficiency at the Federal Register ACCELERATING DEREGULATION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order directing a little-known but critically important federal entity, the Office of the Federal Register, to speed up publishing time and decrease costs. These changes will enable agencies to more quickly and effectively restore freedom through Preside  more