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*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday June 07, 2025 ( 32 items )  

AFIMSC Refines Combat Support Integrator Course
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC refines Combat Support Integrator Course By Shannon Carabajal, AFIMSC Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is enhancing its Combat Support Integrator Course, a program designed to equip combat air base squadron leaders with the skills to train and lead warfighters for deployment. B  more

Ahead of the 60th Anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Josh Gottheimer, Congresswoman Judy Chu, and Congresswoman Sharice Davids Urge Trump Administration To Unfreeze Family Planning Funding
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of the 60th Anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Josh Gottheimer, Congresswoman Judy Chu, and Congresswoman Sharice Davids Urge Trump Administration To Unfreeze Family Planning Funding * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Josh Gottheimer, Congresswoman Judy Chu, and Congresswoman Sharice Davids led 93 of their House colleague  more

Army Reserve Soldiers Demonstrate Critical Role in Exercise Global Medic
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 7 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Soldiers demonstrate critical role in Exercise Global Medic By Staff Sgt. Mikayla Fritz FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. -- As Exercise Global Medic, the medical component of Operation Mojave Falcon 25, kicks off, the 934th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment highlights its vital role in providing rapid, life-saving care in austere environments while supporting the Army's readiness and moderni  more

Arrington Celebrates Texas Tech Softball
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Texas Tech Softball * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House floor to celebrate Texas Tech softball as they compete for a national championship this week: Click HERE to watch Remarks As Delivered: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of remarkable young women from the plains of West Texas who are making histor  more

Arrington, Pfluger Urge Senate to Pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington, Pfluger Urge Senate to Pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) are calling on the Senate to quickly pass Arrington's H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "There's a lot of noise in Washington right now about the One Big Beautiful Bill," said Chairman Arrington.  more

Aviation Chairman Troy E. Nehls Releases Statement Applauding President Trump's Executive Order Promoting Supersonic Aviation in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Aviation Chairman Troy E. Nehls Releases Statement Applauding President Trump's Executive Order Promoting Supersonic Aviation in the U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, released the following statement, applauding President Donald J. Trump's executive order, which ensures the United States is the world's leader in supersonic aviat  more

Barrasso: Republicans are Defending Americans' Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Republicans are Defending Americans' Second Amendment Rights * "The Second Amendment guarantees every American has the right to own and use a firearm. Every day, people across Wyoming use this right responsibly." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how Republicans are defending Americans' Second Amendment rig  more

Bell, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Letter Denouncing Inflammatory Content on Social Media Following Antisemitic Attacks
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 6, 2025: * * * Bell, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Letter Denouncing Inflammatory Content on Social Media Following Antisemitic Attacks Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representatives Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) led a letter with 41 bipartisan lawmakers in urging major social media companies to take immediate action against the rise of hate speech and incitement to violence on their platforms f  more

Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill Backed by White House to Expedite Removal of Illegal Aliens from United States
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill Backed by White House to Expedite Removal of Illegal Aliens from United States * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) introduced the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act to conclude removal proceedings for illegal aliens within 15 days after such pr  more

Boosting readiness: AETC's plan to train 1,500 pilots annually
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Boosting readiness: AETC's plan to train 1,500 pilots annually * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- To maintain air superiority, project global power and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force requires a consistent supply of trained aviators--specifically, 1,500 pilots per year. Achieving this goal has been a persistent struggle prompting Air Education and Training Command officials to develop a c  more

Budd, Nehls Applaud President Trump's Push to Legalize Supersonic Flight
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Nehls Applaud President Trump's Push to Legalize Supersonic Flight * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Representative Troy Nehls (R-Texas-22), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today celebrated the news that President Trump issued a  more

Budget Chairman Arrington and RSC Chairman Pfluger in The Hill: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Delivers for America. Now the Senate Must Deliver Too.
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 6, 2025: * * * Budget Chairman Arrington and RSC Chairman Pfluger in The Hill: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers for America. Now the Senate Must Deliver Too. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (R-Texas) published an op-ed in The Hill highlighting the One Big Be  more

Chairman Cruz Releases Budget Reconciliation Text
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz Releases Budget Reconciliation Text WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, unveiled his legislative directives for Senate Republicans' budget reconciliation bill. The Commerce Committee's reconciliation language wi  more

Chairman Pfluger Announces Hearing on Rise in Antisemitic, Anti-Israel Terror Attacks on U.S. Soil
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Pfluger Announces Hearing on Rise in Antisemitic, Anti-Israel Terror Attacks on U.S. Soil * WASHINGTON, DC -- As first reported in Fox News, Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, announced a hearing for next Wednesday, June 11, to assess the heightened threat of antisemitic terrorist attacks in the Unit  more

Congressman Garcia Takes House Floor, Denounces Trump's actions to cancel Mexican Artists' Visas
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Takes House Floor, Denounces Trump's actions to cancel Mexican Artists' Visas * Congressman Garcia Takes House Floor, Denounces Trump's Actions to Cancel Mexican Artists' Visas WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to denounce the Trump administration's move to unilaterally cancel the visas of Me  more

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne's Bill Protecting SBA Funds for American Citizens Passes the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne's Bill Protecting SBA Funds for American Citizens Passes the U.S. House of Representatives * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), a member of the House Committee on Small Business, celebrated the House passage of her legislation, H.R. 2966 - American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025. This bill ensures that Small Business Administration (SBA  more

Congresswoman Escobar Joins Nearly 200 Members of Congress in Bipartisan Effort to Save Job Corps
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Nearly 200 Members of Congress in Bipartisan Effort to Save Job Corps * Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar joined Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Job Corps Caucus, in a letter signed by 199 members of Congress to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer ur  more

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests $76.3 Million For Projects Benefiting Texas' Seventh Congressional District and Houston Community
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests $76.3 Million For Projects Benefiting Texas' Seventh Congressional District and Houston Community * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced she has submitted 15 projects to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration through the Community Funded Project process. "I was pleased to work with community partners to request more than $76 mi  more

Crenshaw Introduces Bipartisan FISH Act to Combat Illegal Fishing and Protect American Fishermen
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crenshaw Introduces Bipartisan FISH Act to Combat Illegal Fishing and Protect American Fishermen * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), along with Congressman Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), introduced the bipartisan Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest (FISH) Act. This critical legislation addresses illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing by foreign  more

De La Cruz Protects Texas Livestock from New World Screwworm
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Protects Texas Livestock from New World Screwworm * Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the New World Screwworm Preparedness Act to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to conduct a study and report strategies to enhance preparedness and response capabilities against potential outbreaks of the New World Screwworm. " As the threat of   more

House Committee on Small Business Commends Passage of Three Small Business Bills on the House Floor
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on June 6, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Commends Passage of Three Small Business Bills on the House Floor WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, three bills from the House Committee on Small Business passed favorably out of the House. This legislation will codify actions taken by President Trump and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Loef  more

HYDE-SMITH JOINS RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JUNE AS 'LIFE MONTH'
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH JOINS RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JUNE AS 'LIFE MONTH' * Pro-Life Caucus Chair Highlights Mississippi's Central Role in Historic Supreme Court Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, this week joined in introducing a resolution designating June as "Life Month" to honor the June 2022 Supreme Court decision that ended ne  more

Investigation Into Cellular Base Station Equipment Concludes
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced its decision not to review an initial determination to terminate an investigation concerning certain cellular base station communication equipment, components and products containing same. This effectively brings the investigation to a close based on a settlement between the involved parties. The Commission initiated this investigation following a complaint filed by Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, Illinois. Mo  more

LCRA Awards $23,350 Grant to Mountain Home VFD for New Safety Gear
AUSTIN, Texas, June 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $23,350 grant to Mountain Home VFD for new safety gear New breathing equipment will provide better protection for firefighters * KERR COUNTY, Texas - The Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department soon will purchase five new sets of breathing gear, air cylinders and face masks to help firefighters stay safer in hazardous environments filled with chemicals and smoke, thanks to a $23,  more

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op Award $21,048 Grant to Utopia Volunteer EMS
AUSTIN, Texas, June 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $21,048 grant to Utopia Volunteer EMS New automated CPR device will help first responders provide lifesaving care in cardiac emergencies * UVALDE COUNTY, Texas - Utopia Volunteer Emergency Medical Services soon will purchase an automated CPR device, thanks to a $21,048 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative. The Comm  more

Moran, Fine Push Tougher Penalties for Visa Overstays After Boulder Attack
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran, Fine Push Tougher Penalties for Visa Overstays After Boulder Attack * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressmen Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) and Randy Fine (R-FL-06) reintroduced the Visa Overstays Penalties Act to close dangerous immigration loopholes and hold accountable those who abuse the legal entry system. "East Texans understand that illegal immigration doesn't stop at the border," said Re  more

NSWC Crane Announces Winners of Hypersonic Horizons 2024: The High Speed Video Challenge, Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWC Crane Announces Winners of Hypersonic Horizons 2024: The High Speed Video Challenge, Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders * CRANE, Ind. - The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office, in collaboration with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is proud to announce the 14 winning teams of the second annual "Hypersonic Horizons: The High Speed Video Challenge," The competition award  more

Pfluger Introduces Resolution to Honor First Lady Barbara Bush's 100th Birthday
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Introduces Resolution to Honor First Lady Barbara Bush's 100th Birthday * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a Resolution commemorating the 100th Birthday of First Lady Barbara Bush and to honor her service to our nation. First Lady Barbara Bush's 100th Birthday will be June 8th, 2025. "Barbara Bush exemplified excellence in every aspect of her life, but   more

Pfluger's Bill to Unlock Domestic LNG Potential Advanced by House Energy Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger's Bill to Unlock Domestic LNG Potential Advanced by House Energy Subcommittee * WASHINGTON, DC -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy Subcommittee advanced Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bill to slash red tape and remove burdensome energy export restrictions imposed by former President Biden. The Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act depoliticizes the export of American li  more

Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Lower Cost of Housing, Reduce Corporate Housing Ownership Rates
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Lower Cost of Housing, Reduce Corporate Housing Ownership Rates * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) introduced the American Neighborhoods Protection Act (link is external) to protect and improve family home ownership opportunities. The American Neighborhoods Protection Act would require corporations that own more than 75 single-  more

Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access Holds Hearing on the Role of Private Equity Investments in Small Business Growth
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access Holds Hearing on the Role of Private Equity Investments in Small Business Growth WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Chair of the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, held a   more

WTAS: President Trump Congratulates Chairman Cruz for Spectrum Deal
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 6, 2025: * * * WTAS: President Trump Congratulates Chairman Cruz for Spectrum Deal WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Trump applauded U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, for his deal on spectrum in the budget reconciliation text. Sen. Cruz worked with Sen. Roger Wi  more