JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force closing FY25 Selective Retention Bonus program ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Air Force is closing new applications for the fiscal year 2025 selective retention bonus program due to high retention rates and projected full execution of the program's budget. The Air Force opened the FY25 SRB program in December 2024 and is taking action to close the program   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Urges House to Pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered the following remarks on the House floor urging the passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Click HERE to watch Remarks As Delivered: Mr. Speaker, for the last four years, the American people have suffered one self-inflicted crisis after anot  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * At Hearing, Warren and Scott Urge Swift, Bipartisan Reauthorization of Defense Production Act to Strengthen Our National Security, Supply Chain Resilience, and Ability to Respond to Emergencies Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Hous  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 22, 2025, entitled "New Mexico Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2025": * * * New Mexico had 44,000 job openings in March 2025, compared to 56,000 openings in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openin  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Statement on Passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act Representative John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "I'm proud to stand with President Trump in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act--a bold, conservative win that puts hardworking Americans first. This legislation delivers real tax relief for families, makes the largest   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Disastrous Republican Budget Bill May 22, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the Republican budget bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives this morning: "The Republican budget bill that just passed the House is a direct attack on Texas working families, kids, seniors, and women. All Democrats, includ  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Salazar, Cherfilus-McCormick, and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Caribbean Relations May 22, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Ranking Member of the Middl  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Applauds House Passage of Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after the House passed the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan--through Trump's big, beautiful bill to provide tax relief for American famili  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Celebrates House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, by a vote of 215-214. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement: "Over the last four years, the American people have suffe  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following letter on May 20, 2025, by Chairman Mark C. Christie: * * * To: Mr. Charles Ezell Acting Director Office of Personnel Management 1900 E Street NW Washington, DC 20415-0001 Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions May 5, 2025, through May 16, 2025 Dear Acting Director Ezell: The Office of Personnel Management sent a continuing request to the employees o  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Speaks at Press Conference on House Passage of President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) participated in a press conference praising the House passage of President Trump's big, beautiful bill, which included the Committee's Student Success and Taxpa  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Pens Letter to President Trump Applauding the Termination of Commissioner Trumka WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, sent a letter to President Trump applauding him for the termination of Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Commissioner Rich  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams' Statement on Passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement on the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act. "Today, House Republicans voted to deliver historic tax savings to sma  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Eight Bills, Four Nominations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved eight bills and four nominations for nominees of the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak Board of Directors, and the Department of Commerce. The Committee also voted to promot  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has stripped Steve Trevino of San Antonio, Texas, of his export privileges for a decade following his conviction for smuggling firearms to Mexico. Trevino was found guilty on December 19, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, of violating 18 U.S.C. 554(a), which pertains to smuggling goods from the United States. As a direct consequence of his conviction, Trevino   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Votes Against Stripping Healthcare from Nearly 50,000 South Texans and Increasing Deficit by $3.8 Trillion Partisan Bill Lowers Taxes for the Ultra-Rich and leaves South Texas Seniors, Veterans, and Families in the Dust WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following his vote against the House Republican Budget Bill that would stri  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Congressman Sessions Votes "YES" on President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" WASHINGTON, D.C.- Following an early morning vote, Congressman Sessions released this statement regarding the passage of H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Congressman Sessions said, "I am proud that we came together as a team to deliver real results for the American people by passing legislation that pre  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey Condemns Murder of Two Israeli Embassy Employees Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement following the murder of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky on May 21: "The cold-blooded murder of Israeli embassy staffers Sarah Milgrim, American citizen, and Yaron Lischinsky is an act of terrorism--plain and simple. These young Israeli embassy workers were t  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey Votes Against "Trump Tax Scam Bill", Condemns Cuts to Medicaid Washington, D.C. - Following the House vote on the GOP-led reconciliation bill, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement: "In the dead of night, Republicans pushed through the Trump Tax Scam bill, one of the biggest tax giveaways for billionaires we've ever seen. Let me be clear: Trump and Republica  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Votes Against Republican Budget Bill Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after Republicans passed their budget bill in the House: "It is devastating that in the wealthiest country in the world, Republicans have chosen to target the most vulnerable Americans by cutting the programs that help them -- all so that the wealthiest in our nation c  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Bipartisan Zip Code Bill Passes Through Committee EATON, CO-- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 3095, through the House Oversight Committee this morning. H.R. 3095 directs the United States Postal Service to create unique zip codes for more than 65 cities, towns, and communities across the country. The bill, wh  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Disastrous Republican Budget Reconciliation Bill Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against Republicans' Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget reconciliation bill - which they call the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, H.R. 1, and which is estimated to add trillions to the national debt while cutting essential programs. "At a time when families a  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Slams Trump-Republican Budget for Slashing Medicaid, SNAP, and Raising Taxes on the Most Vulnerable MEDIA CONTACT: Joseph Guzman 202-355-8084 joseph.guzman@mail.house.gov (link sends email) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement in response to House passage of the harmful Republican budget bill: "Matthew 25   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 22, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Atlantic Diving Supply Inc.,* doing business as ADS, Virginia Beach, Virginia (SPE8EJ-25-D-0501); Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois (SPE8EJ-25-D-0502); Berger Cummins JV, Greenville, South Carolina (SPE8EJ-25-D-0503); Inglett & Stubbs International LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (SPE8EJ-25-D-0504); and Texas Power & Associates LLC.,* Palm Harbor, Florida (SPE8EJ-  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Calls on DOJ to Investigate Biden & Associates for Potentially Misleading Americans on President's Health Follows Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Announcement, Reports of His Concealed Mental Decline While in Office *** Original text here: https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-calls-on-doj-to-investigate-biden-amp-associates-for-potentially-misleading-americans-on-presidents-health/  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Honoring U.S. Border Patrol's 101st Anniversary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and 16 of their Senate colleagues introduced a resolution to commemorate the 101 st anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol, honoring the brave men and women of the Border Patrol for their unwavering service, dedication, and countless sacrifices to our  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Border Security Through Innovative Technology Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, which would make Innovation Teams at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) permanent. In 2018, the CBP Commissioner created  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crenshaw Secures Major Wins in House: Border Reimbursement, Gender Procedures Ban, and Medicaid Work Requirements Pass in Landmark Bill WASHINGTON, DC - Early this morning, Congressman Dan Crenshaw successfully secured several important legislative victories with the advancement of the Texas Border Security Reimbursement, the Crenshaw Amendment, and Medicaid Work Requirements in the One Big Beautiful Bi  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls Out His Republican Colleagues For Their Silence Around President Trump And His Family Profiting Off Of The Presidency WASHINGTON - Shortly after the U.S. formally accepted a private jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar as a new Air Force One for President Trump, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member o  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls Out Republican Colleagues For Their Silence Around President Trump And His Family Profiting Off Of The Presidency May 22, 2025 Durbin: Trump's decision to accept a private jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar is just the latest in a long line of shady dealings by the President & his family WASHINGTON - Shortly after the U.S. formally accepted a private jet as a gift from  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 23 -- Environment Oregon issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: House votes to take away clean energy tax credits Bill also scraps energy efficiency, home weatherization, electric vehicle incentives * The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215-214 early Thursday morning to pass a budget reconciliation bill taking away tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels or energy-efficient heat pumps at the end of 2025. The bill also scraps  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Award $351K to Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West Representatives from Bonvenu Bank, FHLB Dallas and Habitat for Humanity celebrate FORTIFIED Funds to assist Louisiana residents. MANDEVILLE, LOUISIANA, May 22, 2025 -- Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Bonvenu Bank   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC and DOJ File Statement of Interest in Energy Collusion Case Against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard The Federal Trade Commission, joined by the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, filed a Statement of Interest in a multistate antitrust case against asset managers BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. The case, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleges that BlackRock, Sta  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Strengthen Market Opportunities for U.S. Cattle Industry Senator Discusses Need for More Competitive & Transparent Cattle Market, Urges Nominee to Push Back on Barriers to U.S. Beef Exports WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven discussed efforts to strengthen market opportunities for the nation's cattle industry. W  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 16 committee hearings on May 21, 2025: * * * APPROPRIATIONS--ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (CIVIL WORKS); BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies held a budget hearing on the Army Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) and the Bureau of Reclamation. Testimony was heard from Lieutenant General William H. Graham, Jr., Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY Legislation Promotes Restorative Reproductive Medicine Through Existing Federal Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today reintroduced legislation to provide couples with more personalized and effective infertility treatment to help  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cruz's No Tax on Tips Passes Senate Unanimously -- Coverage Roundup Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the No Tax on Tips Act passed the Senate by a vote of 100-0. The bill had been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and co-led by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.). It now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. The No Tax on Tips Act exempts "cash tips"--cash, credit a  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- 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

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has concluded its investigations into epoxy resins, determining that a U.S. industry faces material injury due to imports from South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. These imports were found by the U.S. Department of Commerce to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by their respective governments. Conversely, the Commission found imports of epoxy resins from China and India to be negligible, leading to the termi  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Statement on Voting Against Republican Budget Bill WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) released the following statement on her vote against the Republican budget bill. "This Republican budget is a ticking time bomb for working families--and I voted no," said Johnson. "It takes away health care from 13.7 million Americans, guts the Affordable Care Act, and slashes food assistan  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission File Statement of Interest on Anticompetitive Uses of Common Shareholdings to Discourage Coal Production Today, the Justice Department, joined by the Federal Trade Commission (the "Agencies") filed a statement of interest in the Eastern District of Texas in the case of Texas et al. v. BlackRock, Inc. The States' lawsuit--led by the Texas Attorney Genera  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Cornyn, Cruz, colleagues introduce resolution honoring Border Patrol's 101st anniversary WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 15 colleagues in introducing a resolution honoring the brave men and women of the U.S. Border Control for their service to our country ahead of the agency'  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Land Port of Entry Permits Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation expedites the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. "Ports of entry and international bridges are vit  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Help Critical Businesses Stay Powered During Disasters WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Critical Businesses Preparedness Act, legislation that provides a 30% federal tax credit for critical businesses that purchase and install electric generators in high-risk disaster areas. "When Hurricane Beryl hit last year, communities across Mon  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran Applauds House Passage of 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' to Reignite the American Dream Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after the House passed the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," sending it to the Senate for consideration: "With today's passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, House Republicans delivered on the promises we made to the A  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Republicans Jamming Their GOP Tax Scam Through the House You can't shovel shit and call it sugar (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on House Republicans maliciously jamming through   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Rep. Brian Babin Backs President Trump's Bold 'Big Beautiful Bill' to Restore American Prosperity and Security WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) cast his vote today in support of President Donald J. Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," a legislative package that secures critical wins for the American people and reasserts House Republican's America First agenda. "Pres  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Votes NO on Partisan Budget Bill Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), voted against the partisan budget bill, expressing concern that the legislation would raise costs for working families and make deep cuts to essential programs - including Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which includes school meals, and health coverage for millions of Americans  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett: "The Republican deficit hawks have become chicken hawks in submission to Trump" Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- Today, in the early morning hours after an all-night debate, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) voted against President Trump's and the GOP's Tax Scam. To pay for even more tax breaks for billionaires like Elon Musk, their b  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "REVIEW OF FINAL RULE RECLASSIFICATION OF MAJOR SOURCES AS AREA SOURCES UNDER SECTION 112 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT" Mr. Speaker, the legislation before us t  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jasmine Crockett Slams House Republicans for Gutting SNAP & Medicaid WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett released the following statement, slamming House Republicans for Gutting SNAP & Medicaid: "House Republicans just voted to pass the largest cut to SNAP and Medicaid in American history--stripping food assistance and health care from the very people they were elected to  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Votes for the One Big Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and advance President Trump's America First Agenda: "I am proud that House Republicans united today to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. In November, 77 million Americans demanded change, and today's vote will go down i  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Statement on House Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act May 22, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after the House passed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.  "After much deliberation, I voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Months ago, I worked to ensure that any tax cuts or  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Border Reimbursements for Texas, Prevents Tax Hikes on Texans Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statement after voting to advance the House budget reconciliation package. "After four years of disastrous national security and economic policies, we're putting America back on the right track," said Congressman Tony Gonzales. "This morning, I vote  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Pass the One Big, Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting "YES" to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "I proudly voted yes to pass President Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill," said Congressman Nehls. "This America First legislation delivers on our promises to the American people. It makes Pre  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Rep. Van Duyne Praises House Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Washington, D.C. - Early this morning, House Republicans came together to pass landmark legislation to not only reverse the damage of the last four years, but to empower growth, economic expansion, and historic investment in America's future as a manufacturing, energy producing superpower. The One Big Beautiful Bill d  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Randy K. Weber, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "REVIEW OF FINAL RULE RECLASSIFICATION OF MAJOR SOURCES AS AREA SOURCES UNDER SECTION 112 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT" Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong suppor  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Urges Agriculture Secretary to Prepare for HPAI Outbreaks in Cattle WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins urging her to develop an emergency plan to vaccinate cattle against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The letter was co-signed by Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.). Since the m  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 17 committee hearings on May 21, 2025: * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Dudley Hoskins, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, and Scott Hutchins, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, both of the Department of Agriculture. * * * BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Agr  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Praises Trump Administration's America-First Immigration Priorities on The Evening Edit WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Schmitt earlier today appeared on Fox Business' The Evening Edit to praise President Trump's immigration policies that secured our southern border: Click to watch the full video here. Senator Schmitt on President Trump's America-First Immigration Agenda: "We shouldn  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Lujan Introduce Bill to Streamline International Bridge Permits WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation expedites the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. It expands on legislation written and passed into law Senator Cruz'  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * T-7A Red Hawk: Flight confirms safety, progress * Published May 22, 2025 * Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - In a significant demonstration of progress and commitment to modernizing pilot training, Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), became the first non-test pilot to fly the T-  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * T-7A Red Hawk: Flight confirms safety, progress EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, California - In a significant demonstration of progress and commitment to modernizing pilot training, Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), became the first non-test pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer aircraft at Edwards Air Force Bas  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * U.S. House of Representatives Passes President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt is proud to have voted in favor of the passage of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill--the largest tax cut for American families in our nation's history. It fulfills key promises to the American people, including eliminating taxes on tips and overtime and   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Addresses Gaps in State and Local Authorities to Defend Against Drones WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) attended a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Defending Against Drones: Setting Safeguards for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Authorities." The hearing witnesses included: Captain Troy Wilson, a UAS program coordinator for the Texas Depa  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, John Fetterman Take Action During Mental Health Awareness Month Reintroduce Bill to Create Warning Label Requirement for Social Media Platforms WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.), this Mental Health Awareness Month, are reintroducing the Stop the Scroll Act, which would create a mental health warning label requirement for social  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, posted the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * What They Are Saying: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivers for America's Family Farmers and Ranchers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two million family farmers have been staring down the prospect of seeing their death tax exemption slashed in half if Congress fails to act - forcing them to consider dialing up estate planners and accountants instead o  more