WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Honors Congressman Dwight Evans Following Retirement Announcement * PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Dean of Pennsylvania's Democratic Congressional Delegation, released the following statement on the announcement Congressman Dwight Evans will not seek reelection: "Philadelphia only gets to send two of its citizens to Congress. For the last decade, I've had the  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Leads Florida Republican Letter in Support of One Big, Beautiful Bill * Advocates Passage of Bill to Support Florida Families, Seniors and Small Businesses "We Are Committed to Seeing This Bill Become Law" WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, led an open letter to the people of Florida cosigned by 11 members of the Florida  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Announces $305,000 Federal Grant for Western PA Beekeepers' Innovative Research * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that $305,000 in National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research grant funds have been awarded to O'Hara Township-based Obeewan Technologies, Inc. The grant will support the development and commercialization of an innov  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Department of Commerce Announces 2025 Appointments to the Regional Fishery Management Councils * The U.S. Department of Commerce announces the appointment of 20 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils. Council members represent interested groups including commercial and recreational fishing industries, environmental organizations, and academia, alo  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans Announces He Won't Seek Re-Election, Will Serve Full Term Ending Jan. 3, 2027 Offices will remain open to serve constituents * PHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2025) - Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) today announced that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, concluding a distinguished career in public service spanning over four decades. "Serving the people of  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Protections Against Domestic Violence and Close the Dangerous "Boyfriend Loophole" * Bill Would Prevent Convicted Stalkers and Abusers from Purchasing Firearms WASHINGTON - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6), and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have joined together to introduce the Strength  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick's Advocacy & Efforts Result in Five-Year, $5.8 Million Grant Renewal to Protect Head Start Services for 362 Bucks County Families * Washington, D.C. - After months of direct engagement and persistent advocacy in partnership with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) today announced the successful renewal of a critical five-year gran  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at a judicial nominations hearing: * * * On today's agenda, we have seven nominations. The nomination of Kurt Wall to be U.S. Attorney is listed for the first time and will be held over. We'll vote today on Whitney Hermandorfer, nominee to be a circuit judge on the Sixth Circuit, Joshua Divine to be a district judge on the Eastern and Western Districts  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Coordinated, Nationwide Actions to Combat North Korean Remote Information Technology Workers' Illicit Revenue Generation Schemes * The Justice Department announced today coordinated actions against the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea (DPRK) government's schemes to fund its regime through remote information technology (IT) work for U.S. companies. These actio  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards nearly $84M in grants to expand Registered Apprenticeships * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $84 million in grants to 50 states and territories to increase the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship programs, representing an important step toward meeting the Administration's goal of expanding the program to 1 million active apprentices.    more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. Issues An Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergen In Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils Summary Company Announcement Date: June 25, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 30, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk allergen Company Name: Mellace Family Brands Califo  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud * Largest Justice Department Health Care Fraud Takedown in History More than Doubles Prior Record of $6 Billion The Justice Department today announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in criminal charges against 324 defendants,  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud * The Justice Department announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in criminal charges against 324 defendants, including 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmac  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has released its latest list of properties nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, highlighting significant sites across the United States. The nominations, submitted before June 14, 2025, are now open for public comment until July 14, 2025. The NPS encourages electronic submissions and reminds the public that all comments may be made publicly available. This round of nomination  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Evans Retirement * Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Ways and Means Committee Member Dwight Evans (D-PA) announced that he will not seek re-election : "Congressman Dwight Evans has dedicated more than 45 years of public service to the people of Philadelphia, fighting each and every day for fairer, strong  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversights and Investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Examines CFPB's Chopra-era Assault on Disfavored Industries Today, the Subcommittee on Oversights and Investigations, led by Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), held a hearing examining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB's) broad authority, its regulation by enfo  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders on the Worst Bill in Modern U.S. History * WASHINGTON, June 29 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today gave remarks on the floor of the Senate opposing President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" which is a gift to the billionaire class while causing massive pain for working families. Sanders remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below and can be watched HERE : M. President:  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * PUC Enforcement Bureau Files Formal Complaints over 2022 House Explosion and Fire in Suburban Harrisburg Seeks Civil Penalties and Calls for Gas Company Remedial Measures for Violations of Pipeline Safety Regulations and PA One Call * HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's (PUC's) independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) has filed multip  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser: Congress Must Act To Ensure The CFPB Cannot Be Weaponized Again Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), to examine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) broad investigative   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Reject Sen. Markey Effort to Protect Rural Hospitals from Republican Cuts * Over 300 Rural Hospitals at Disproportionate Risk of Closure, Conversion, or Service Reductions Due to GOP Cuts Watch: Senator Markey forces vote on Senate floor Washington (June 30, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subco  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Sanders Releases New Report Detailing Devastating Impact of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" on Health Care in America As Senate Republicans attempt to ram through legislation to cut health care for 16 million Americans in order to give tax breaks to billionaires without a single hearing or substantive debate, Sen.  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schatz Testimony at Hearing on President Trump's Rescission Package Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee, testified on President Trump's $9.4 billion rescission request during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing with Office of M  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on June 30, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Launches New Initiative to Speed Up DEP Permits, Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development Program Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will formally begin accepting applications for the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program beginning  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Introduces Medicare Patient Choice Act * WASHINGTON--Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Don Davis (NC-01) have introduced the Medicare Patient Choice Act. The legislation evens the playing field for health care providers by correcting a technicality of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 which allowed only certain specified health care providers to opt out of the Medicare program. Physical an  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Subcommittee on Environment Holds Hearing on the Beneficial Use of Coal Ash WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing titled A Decade Later: A Review of Congressional Action, Environmental Protection Agency Rules, and Beneficial Use Opportunities for Coal Ash. "The expert witnes  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2025: * * * Thompson and Boozman: FY24 SNAP Error Rate Underscores Need for State Cost Share House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR), released the following statement on the FY 2024 SNAP Payment Error Rate: "Another year,   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Thompson Announces New Staff Additions in Washington D.C. Office * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced new additions to his Washington, D.C. staff. Faith Tuttle has joined the office as Legislative Director, Ryan Klein as Legislative Correspondent, and Caroline Leach as Staff Assistant. "I'm proud to welcome Faith, Ryan, an  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Leads Colleagues in Opposing Israeli Government's Use of Starvation as a Weapon * DETROIT -- Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) led 19 Members of Congress in a letter to the Trump Administration opposing the Israeli government's weaponization of humanitarian aid and escalating use of starvation as a weapon of war. For months, the Israeli government has blocked nearly all humanitari  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster and Florida Republicans Support Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill * Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, along with Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and 10 members of the Florida Republican congressional delegation, shared led an open letter to the people of Florida urging Congress to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and send it to President Trump's desk to be si  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Statement on the Retirement Of Congressman Dwight Evans * PANAMA - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-3) announcing his retirement at the end of the 119th Congress: "For more than four decades, Congressman Dwight Evans has been a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania and the nation. Throughout his   more