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*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday May 17, 2025 ( 51 items )  

19th AF Commander Connects with Next-Gen Pilots at Columbus
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 19th AF Commander Connects with Next-Gen Pilots at Columbus * Published May 15, 2025 * By 2nd Lt. Douglas Armstrong * 14th Flying Training Wing COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, 19th Air Force command chief, visited Columbus Air Force Base to meet with student and instructor pilo  more

Arrington Celebrates National Police Week by Championing Pro-Law Enforcement Legislation
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates National Police Week by Championing Pro-Law Enforcement Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated National Police Week and issued the following statement on House passage of three bills to support current and retired Law Enforcement Officers. "The radical left's soft-on-crime policies, dangerous rhetoric, and complete dis  more

Arrington Holds Markup of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Holds Markup of One Big Beautiful Bill Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered opening remarks at the markup for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Watch HERE to watch Opening Remarks As Delivered: Folks, as I've said from the beginning, this reconciliation bill is the most consequential piece of legislation in modern history. It is the pri  more

As President Trump Fires Immigration Judges, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort To Address Immigration Court Backlog
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As President Trump Fires Immigration Judges, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort To Address Immigration Court Backlog Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) spearheaded a letter joined by 72 of her House colleagues, to the House Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee requesting that Congress allocate funding for the U.S. Department of Justice's Execu  more

Barrasso Introduces Bill to Combat Global Energy Poverty
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Introduces Bill to Combat Global Energy Poverty WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) recently introduced legislation to combat global energy poverty. The bill eliminates prohibitions at international financial institutions that do not support traditional energy projects, including coal, natural gas, oil, and civil nuclear energy. More than 730 million people in developing  more

BLS - Southwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Business Employment Dynamics in Louisiana - Third Quarter 2024'
DALLAS, Texas, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 16, 2025, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Louisiana - Third Quarter 2024": * * * From June 2024 to September 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Louisiana were 97,338, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 93,417, the U.S. Bu  more

Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Markup of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Markup of One Big Beautiful Bill Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at the markup to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, H. Con. Res.   more

Chairman Risch Thanks Foreign Relations Committee Spring 2025 Interns
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch Thanks Foreign Relations Committee Spring 2025 Interns WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today thanked committee interns for their work during the spring term. "This spring, I was glad to welcome seven exceptional interns to the Senate Foreign Relations Comm  more

Chairman Williams: "A Small Part in a Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American Economy"
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams: "A Small Part in a Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American Economy" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled "A Small Part in a Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American Economy." Chairman Roger Williams' ope  more

Chairmen Babin, Williams, Walberg, and Moolenaar Pen Letters to University Systems Associated on the Risk of Chinese Infiltration Into SBIR and STTR Programs
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairmen Babin, Williams, Walberg, and Moolenaar Pen Letters to University Systems Associated on the Risk of Chinese Infiltration into SBIR and STTR Programs (Washington, D.C.) - Yesterday, Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman o  more

Chairmen Williams, Babin, Walberg, and Moolenaar Pen Letters to University Systems Associated on the Risk of Chinese Infiltration Into SBIR and STTR Programs
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairmen Williams, Babin, Walberg, and Moolenaar Pen Letters to University Systems Associated on the Risk of Chinese Infiltration into SBIR and STTR Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business; Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the Committee on Scien  more

Commodity Credit Corporation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44606) on May 15, 2025, entitled "The Commodity Credit Corporation" by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) has served as a mandatory funding mechanism for agricultural programs since 1933. The CCC Charter Act enables the CCC to broadly support the U.S. agriculture industry for  more

Congressman Crenshaw's Amendment Protecting Minors From Gender Transition Procedures Advances
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crenshaw's Amendment Protecting Minors from Gender Transition Procedures Advances WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Dan Crenshaw successfully secured an important legislative victory today with the advancement of the Crenshaw Amendment, a provision prohibiting Medicaid, CHIP, and Affordable Care Act funds from being used for gender-transition procedures on minors. The Crenshaw Amendment specific  more

Contracts for May 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 16, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Atlantic Diving Supply Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia (SPRMM1-25-D-MC01); ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics LLC, Beltsville, Maryland (SPRMM1-25-D-MC02); Culmen International LLC, Alexandria, Virginia (SPRMM1-25-D-MC03); Fairwinds Technologies LLC, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (SPRMM1-25-D-MC04); S&K Aerospace LLC, St. Ignatius, Montana (SPRMM1-25-D-  more

Cornyn Leads Bill to Reimburse Texas for Border Security Costs
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Leads Bill to Reimburse Texas for Border Security Costs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced legislation to reimburse the State of Texas for the more than $11 billion dollars Texas taxpayers spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security mission launched due to President Biden's dereliction of duty. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is a cosponsor of the legislation in the Senate, and Co  more

Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Development of New Charter Schools
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Development of New Charter Schools WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today introduced the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act, which would authorize existing federal funding to help states streamline  more

Cotton, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Military Installations from Unauthorized Drones
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Military Installations from Unauthorized Drones Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 May 15, 2025 Cotton, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Military Installations from Unauthorized Drones Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) today introduced the C  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Children's Mini Danica Loungewear Sets
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on May 15, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Children's Mini Danica Loungewear Sets Hazard: The recalled children's pajama sets violate flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a burn hazard and risk of serious injuries or death to children. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 15, 2025 Units: About 940 Consumer Contact: BuddyLove toll-free at 866-516-6244 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Mon  more

DAF announces top performing safety leaders, teams for 2024
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * DAF announces top performing safety leaders, teams for 2024 KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force recognized its top safety performers, highlighting their dedication to safeguarding Airmen and Guardians and exemplifying the key tenets of an effective combat team by infusing risk management and operational discipline into all facets of planning, preparation, execution and assessment.   more

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers Today, in accordance with President Trump's Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General's Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal government and Rare Breed Triggers.  more

FEC Issues Digest for Week of May 12-16, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Enforcement The Commission made public four closed cases, as follows. For more information, see the case documents in the Enforcement Search System. MUR 6655 COMPLAINANT: Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr. RESPONDENTS: Justin Lamar Sternad; Lamar Sternad for Congress and Justin Lamar Sternad, in his  more

Gillibrand, Schumer, Wyden, Sanders, Merkley, Klobuchar Slam Trump Administration's Attacks On Senior Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer, Wyden, Sanders, Merkley, Klobuchar Slam Trump Administration's Attacks On Senior Nutrition Programs Now, Republicans Are Trying To Cut Critical Programs That Help Seniors Put Food On The Table, Including Medicaid, Social Services Block Grant, and SNAP U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ron Wyden   more

Harrier finds final home in Fort Worth Aviation Museum
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, May 16 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Harrier finds final home in Fort Worth Aviation Museum After years of soaring through the skies, a retired AV-8B II+ Harrier found its new home May 13 at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum, ready to inspire a new generation of aviators and engineers. A collaborative effort between the AV-8B Weapons Systems Program Office (PMA-257), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Aircraft Grou  more

Heinrich, Lujan Fight to Protect Head Start, Meals on Wheels, Social Services from Republican Budget Cuts
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Fight to Protect Head Start, Meals on Wheels, Social Services from Republican Budget Cuts WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined Democratic Senate colleagues in sending an open letter to the public exposing the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans' plan to gut Head Start, Meals on Wheels, and other essential social servi  more

Heinrich, Lujan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Devastating Screwworm Outbreak
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Devastating Screwworm Outbreak The STOP Screwworms would create a facility to curb New World screwworm population growth WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration, joined U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan   more

House Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on the Role of Franchises in the American Economy and Small Business Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on the Role of Franchises in the American Economy and Small Business Ecosystem WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full House Committee on Small Business hearing titled "A Small Part in a Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American Economy." The  more

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO COMBAT SCREWWORM OUTBREAK
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO COMBAT SCREWWORM OUTBREAK The STOP Screwworms Act would Boost Capacity to Stop Parasite from Reaching U.S. Livestock & Wildlife WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) this week cosponsored bipartisan legislation to step up American efforts to ensure a resurgent infestation of the New World screwworm (NWS) does not reach the United States where the   more

ICYMI Update: Rep. Al Green Files Impeachment Articles, Cites Trump as Threat to Democracy in 'To Whom It May Concern' Letter
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Update: Rep. Al Green Files Impeachment Articles, Cites Trump as Threat to Democracy in 'To Whom It May Concern' Letter (Washington, D.C.)-- On Thursday, May 15, 2025, I announced on the floor of the House of Representatives that I have filed H.Res.415, to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States. The resolution states that the President has devolved American democracy into authoritar  more

ICYMI: Chairmen Williams, Babin, Walberg, and Moolenaar Send Letters to Universities on the Risk of CCP Infiltration Into SBIR and STTR Programs
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Chairmen Williams, Babin, Walberg, and Moolenaar Send Letters to Universities on the Risk of CCP Infiltration into SBIR and STTR Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business; Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technolog  more

ICYMI: This Week, Senator Lujan In The News Standing Up For New Mexicans and Fighting Back Against Republicans' Attacks On Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: This Week, Senator Lujan In The News Standing Up For New Mexicans and Fighting Back Against Republicans' Attacks On Nutrition Programs Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, this week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) has been fighting back against Congressional Republicans' attacks on essential services and programs that New Mexicans rely on, exposing the Trump administration's block  more

Judiciary Democrats Open Investigation Into Trump's Qatari Plane Deal, Seek Answers From Trump DOJ and White House Counsel
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Open Investigation into Trump's Qatari Plane Deal, Seek Answers from Trump DOJ and White House Counsel Committee Democrats Request Trump Admin Provide Memos Defending Blatantly Unconstitutional Attempt to Accept Qatari "Flying Palace" Without Congressional Consent Washington, D.C. (May 15, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ra  more

Lujan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Devastating Screwworm Outbreak
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Devastating Screwworm Outbreak Legislation Would Create Facility to Curb New World Screwworm Population Growth Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Bipartisan Strengthening Tactics to Obstruct the Population of Screwworms (STOP Screwworms) Act, which wouldauthorize funds for and dire  more

MICC Contract Assists Army Robotic Test System Development
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, May 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * MICC contract assists Army robotic test system development By Ryan Mattox, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs Office The Mission and Installation Contracting Command has awarded a $1.7 million contract to develop a state-of-the-art robotic mannequin system designed to test protective gear against chemical warfare agents. The contract, awarded   more

New: State-by-State Data on Health Insurance Losses From Medicaid, ACA Cuts
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * NEW: State-by-State Data on Health Insurance Losses from Medicaid, ACA Cuts WASHINGTON - The Joint Economic Committee - Minority calculated new state-by-state data on the number of people who would lose health insurance due to President Trump and Congressional Republicans' proposed cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. The   more

Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Unleash Military on Enemy Drones in U.S.
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Unleash Military on Enemy Drones in U.S. WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) in the House, and Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) in the Senate, introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to unleash the U.S. military on enemy drones within the U.S. The Comprehensive Operations  more

President Donald Trump Names Advisory Board Members to the Religious Liberty Commission
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House issued the following news on May 16, 2025: * * * President Donald Trump Names Advisory Board Members to the Religious Liberty Commission Today, President Donald Trump has designated the following individuals to serve on the advisory boards of the Religious Liberty Commission. On May 1st, the President signed an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission. He designated Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as chair and Dr. Ben Carson as vice chair,  more

Rep. Al Green Files Impeachment Articles, Cites Trump as Threat to Democracy in 'Dear Colleague' Letter
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Files Impeachment Articles, Cites Trump as Threat to Democracy in 'Dear Colleague' Letter (Washington, D.C.)-- Today, I announced on the floor of the House of Representatives that I have filed H.Res.415 to impeach President Donald John Trump for condoning the flouting of federal court orders, flouting the separation of powers, undermining the independence of the federal judiciary, and flouting  more

Rep. Bishop: Recognizing Albany, Georgia Young Marines
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Georgia, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 15, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding achievements of the Albany Young Marines of Albany, Georgia, who have been named the National Young Marine Unit of the Year. The group received this well-earned honor at the Young Marines 2025 Adult Leader's Conference in Dallas, Texas on April 26, 2025. The Young Mari  more

Rep. Cuellar Helps Pass Bipartisan Police Week Package to Support Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Helps Pass Bipartisan Police Week Package to Support Law Enforcement Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), commended the House passage of three bipartisan bills to support law enforcement officers and their families. The bills include the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act, which Rep. Cuellar co-led with Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), as well as the Fede  more

Rep. Doggett on Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Failure
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett on Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Failure Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov Watch Rep. Doggett's remarks during the Budget Committee markup here (link is external). Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), a member of the House Budget and Ways and Means Committees, released the following statement after Republicans failed to advance their own budget reco  more

Rep. Escobar: Honoring Rio Vista Bracero Farm
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 15, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, as we observe National Historic Preservation Month this May, I rise to honor the legacy of the Rio Vista Bracero Farm in Socorro, Texas. A site that serves as a testament to the resilience and contributions of migrant laborers and their profound impact on our Nation's agricultural history. The Rio Vista Farm w  more

Rep. Johnson: Republicans' Assault on American Arts, Culture, and Public Knowledge
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, today we are seeing a full scale assault on the arts, culture, and public knowledge in America by Trump and Republicans in this Congress. The administration has made it clear: They are not just trying to defund NPR, PBS, or make changes to the Library of   more

Rep. Roy in Budget Committee: We are writing checks we cannot cash, and our children are going to pay the price
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy in Budget Committee: We are writing checks we cannot cash, and our children are going to pay the price May 16, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) spoke in the House Budget Committee hearing this morning on the current state of reconciliation. Rep. Roy said in Budget Committee: "I appreciate my friend from Texas, the chairman, and you know, my Democratic colleagues  more

Sen. Cruz: Americans Want Energy That Is Affordable, Reliable, and Transported Safely
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Americans Want Energy That Is Affordable, Reliable, and Transported Safely WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety hearing titled "Pipeline Safety Reauthorization: Ensuring the Safe and Efficient Movement of Am  more

Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Ricketts in Sending Letter Backing President Trump's Call for Full Dismantlement of Iran's Nuclear Program
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Ricketts in Sending Letter Backing President Trump's Call for Full Dismantlement of Iran's Nuclear Program WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) in sending a letter to President Donald Trump regarding the Administration's ongoing negotiations with Iran. The letter calls on the Trump Administration to secure a deal that resul  more

Senate Conducted 8 Committee Hearings on May 15
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Senate conducted eight committee hearings on May 15, 2025: * * * APPROPRIATIONS: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Transportation, after receiving testimony from Sean P. Duffy, Secretary of Transportation. * * * DOD AND FOREIGN MILITARY SALES SYSTEM Commi  more

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Eight Law Enforcement Bills During National Police Week
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Eight Law Enforcement Bills During National Police Week The legislative package passed by a bipartisan, unanimous voice vote. WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced eight law enforcement bills amid National Police Week. This is the Judiciary Committee's largest Police Week package i  more

Senators Coons, Cornyn host Law Enforcement Caucus event during Police Week highlighting de-escalation tactics in policing
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Cornyn host Law Enforcement Caucus event during Police Week highlighting de-escalation tactics in policing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Law Enforcement Caucus, hosted an event this week focused on how law enforcement agencies are adopting new approaches to de-escalation and training tactics to resolv  more

Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Rep. Jackson Introduce Bill to Support Texas Cattle Ranchers Recover from Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Rep. Jackson Introduce Bill to Support Texas Cattle Ranchers Recover from Natural Disasters WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act, which helps ensure Texas cattle ranchers impacted by natural disasters have access to resources they need to recover. Sen. Cruz said, "The Texas Panhandle is a   more

Statement From Budget Chairman Arrington
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Statement From Budget Chairman Arrington WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the Budget Committee Markup to provide for the reconciliation pursuant to title II of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, H. Con. Res. 14, the One Big Beautiful B  more

WADA Shame: Swimming in Denial Over Chinese Doping
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * WADA Shame: Swimming in Denial Over Chinese Doping Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Blackburn Announces Subcommittee Hearing on May 22nd WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy, will convene a subcommittee heari  more