WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * 'Shameful, Dangerous, and Unforgivable' | Pingree Statement on Final Passage of Trump's Megabill * Today, after the U.S. House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act without any Democratic support, Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement: Today, the House passed the most harmful, heartless, and regressive bill I've seen in my time in Congress. It's diffic  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 3D printing demo spotlights applications for dental care in the field * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - As the Army prepares to meet the challenges of multi-domain operations, the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research is aggressively investigating technologies that improve readiness by enabling medical professionals to provide care in a deployed s  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Around the Air Force: Funding the force, optimizing capabilities, defending the homeland * FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - In this week's look Around the Air Force, Department of the Air Force leaders testify before a Senate defense subcommittee on the fiscal year 2026 budget, prioritizing defending the homeland and bolstering defenses in the Indo-Pacific re  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill: "Today is a big win for the American people" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after final passage of H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, sending it to President Trump's desk to be signed into law: "The One Big Beautiful Bill is headed to President Trump's desk, and alon  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington on One Big Beautiful Bill: "Let's Make America Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered the following remarks on the House floor preceding the final vote on H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill. Click HERE to watch Remarks as Delivered: Today we're considering H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as pass  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on House Passage of The Big Ugly Bill * July 03, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C -- Today, Congressman Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the House Passage of The Big Ugly Bill: "This Republican bill represents the biggest wealth transfer from the working class to the wealthiest among us in our nation's history--and it will set up hard working families to suffer now and for   more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington's Remarks on the One Big Beautiful Bill: "Let's Make America Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous" Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks on the House floor preceding the final vote on H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill. Remarks as Delivered: "Today we're considering H.R.1, the   more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington: "Today is a big win for the American people" Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement after final passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, sending it to President Trump's desk to be signed into law:  "The One Big Beautiful Bill is headed to President Trump's des  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Babin Applauds Space and Science Provisions in One Big Beautiful Bill Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin issued the following statement applauding the robust investments in NASA, scientific innovation, and American space leadership included in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which p  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Applauds Final Passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement on the final passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act. "House Republicans delivered historic results for Main Street, protecting small bu  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following transcript: * * * Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Holds Press Briefing * CHIEF PENTAGON SPOKESMAN SEAN PARNELL: Hey. Good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for joining me today. I'll start off with a few things at the top and then I'll get to some of your questions here at the end. But let's start off with Ukraine because I'm sure that a lot of you have a lot of questions about that. The Department of Defense contin  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cloud Applauds the Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act * WASHINGTON --The House just passed the One Big Beautiful Bill with my support. Tomorrow, as our nation celebrates our 249th year of Independence, we will have yet one more thing to celebrate as President Trump signs this bill into law. This bill is a major step in continuing to advance President Trump's America First agenda, includ  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Issues Statement for the Record in Opposition to H.R. 1 During Debate on the Rule * (Houston, TX)-- On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Congressman Al Green issued the following statement for the record on the rule for H.R. 1: RE: Statement for the Record in Opposition to H.R. 1 During Debate on the Rule Mr. Speaker, and still I rise now, as I did during the Joint Address to Congress when   more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Congressman Brian Babin Votes YES on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, landmark legislation that advances President Trump's America First agenda, delivers historic economic relief to American families, and puts an end to some of Washington's most reckless and radical policies. The legislation stops  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Slams Republicans on House Floor: "This Is a Choice Between Your Career and Saving People's Lives" * July 03, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, ahead of the final vote on Trump's Big Ugly Bill, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to stand up for the dignity of the American people and call on House Republicans t  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Fallon Statement on Passage of the Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON, DC -- On the final passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, Representative Pat Fallon (TX-04) commented: "I'm proud to vote to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill today and advance the America First agenda that the American people chose last November. By extending President Trump's 2017 tax cuts for working families and business  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN VOTES AGAINST REPUBLICAN "BIG UGLY BETRAYAL" THAT DRIVES UP COSTS, RIPS HEALTHCARE FROM HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES TO FUND RECORD-BREAKING TAX CUTS FOR BILLIONAIRES * Congressman Pat Ryan Votes Against Republican "Big Ugly Betrayal" That Drives Up Costs, Rips Healthcare From Hudson Valley Families to Fund Record-Breaking Tax Cuts for Billionaires Ryan calls bill a "Big Ugly Betrayal"   more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam's Statement on the Passage of the One Big Ugly Bill * "This One Big Ugly Bill is a betrayal of the promises this administration made to the American people. At a time when families and small businesses are facing high costs and difficulty accessing care, this bill will raise prices, strip health care and food from millions, and bankrupt our country by adding trilli  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * Congressman Veasey Slams the "Big Ugly Bill" -- Republicans Prove to Be Spineless Republicans Are the Party of Chaos, Cronyism, and Corruption * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, slammed the passage of the so-called "Big Ugly Bill" by Republicans. Included in the bill were nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, tax  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's Statement on the Passage of the Republicans' Big Ugly Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, after voting AGAINST H.R. 1, the Republicans' Big Ugly Bill, Congresswoman Crockett issued the following statement: Today, I voted NO on the Republican's so-called "Budget Reconciliation" bill. Let me tell you why. This bill was already bad and reckless when House Republican  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Big, Ugly Republican Budget Bill * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Senate Amendment to Republicans' Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget reconciliation bill, H.R. 1, which they are calling the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025." In May, Congresswoman Fletcher voted against the House's original version of the legislation. The Senate  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's Statement on Vote Against Republicans' Big Ugly Bill * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement following her vote against Republicans' Big Ugly Bill: "Today, House Republicans chose billionaires over our nation's working families, seniors, veterans, and children. "Trump's Big Ugly Bill is one of the most devastating attac  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * DHS issues waiver to ensure rapid construction of waterborne barriers in Texas * WASHINGTON -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signed a waiver to ensure the expeditious construction of approximately 17 miles of waterborne barrier in Texas. The waterborne barrier will be constructed in the Rio Grande River in Cameron County, Texas within t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DOD 'capability review' to analyze where military aid goes, ensure America is first * WASHINGTON - Ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with nearly $66 billion in security assistance. Much of that assistance involved American military hardware and munitions pulled from U.S. inventory as part of presidential d  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * Ellzey Supports FY26 MilCon-VA Bill to Strengthen Military and Support Veterans Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: "This bill keeps faith with our veterans and military families. It fully funds veterans' health c  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Johnson Votes No on Republican Budget WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) released the following statement after her vote against the Republican budget, condemning it as an assault on North Texas working families, children, and seniors. "This budget is a direct attack on the people I represent," said Johnson. "I voted no because the Republican budget guts health care,  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Statement on Final Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (link is external) and sent the legislation to President Trump's desk: "After four years of open borders, record inflation, and weakness on the world stage, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers the t  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Votes to Pass The One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security -- voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill to deliver on President Trump's agenda. "The American people elected a Republican House, Senate, and White House because they were tired of a raging border   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * NREIP/SEAP Program management visits NAMRU San Antonio * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Program management of the Office of Naval Research's Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program and Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program visited with leadership and student interns assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Bat  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawton -- May 2024 * Workers in the Lawton, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.47 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Oklahoma City -- May 2024 * Workers in the Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.95 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations   more

DALLAS, Texas, July 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Tulsa -- May 2024 * Workers in the Tulsa, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.52 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Pentagon provides update on southern border, recruitment numbers * WASHINGTON - Approximately 8,500 military personnel attached to Joint Task Force Southern Border continue to enhance U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ability to identify, track and disrupt threats to security at the southern border, the Defense Department announced during a press conferenc  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * President Trump Illegally Steals from Public Schools Across the Country Acting Department of Education Secretary Russ Vought to Linda McMahon: Move aside, I'll take it from here. * WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) released the following statement on President Trump's unlawf  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett's Statement on Passage of Trump's Big Ugly Bill * Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) released the following statement: "So many Republican colleagues seem to believe that their most important role is clicking their heels and saluting Trump. With the rare exception of Republican Senator Tillis, who recognized that 'this bill will betray the promise Dona  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Statement on How Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill Hurts New Mexico * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Republican reconciliation bill, which slashes programs that support working families, children, seniors, and rural communities across New Mexico in order to pay for tax cuts for billi  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Statement on Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act * July 3, 2025 Press Release 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 President of United States for signature. "Today, after a long day-and-night working hard to secure key wins from the administration to end the da  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes YES to Send One Big Beautiful Bill Act to President Trump's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting "YES" to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "I just voted 'YES' to send the One, Big, Beautiful Bill to President Trump's desk," said Congressman Nehls. "This bill is promises ma  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Weber Celebrates Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill: "President Trump made a promise to cut taxes, protect seniors, and put American workers first. Today, we moved that promise across the finish line. The One Big Beautiful Bill deliver  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt's Landmark ENABLE Act Passes U.S. Senate * Bill Expands Savings Accounts for People with Disabilities WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) celebrated the historic Senate passage of his legislation, the Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act. This legislation supports those with disabilities and their families by saving several key provisions rela  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Tax Relief for the Heart of America * Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after the House passed the final version of the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" sending it to President Trump's desk: "Today, we renewed our commitment to the American people: to the families working hard to make ends meet, to the small businesses striving to grow, and to the next generation who  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * Wyden to USTR: Congress Must Approve Binding Trade Deals One Week Before Trump's Deadline for Scores of Trade Deals, Wyden Reminds US Trade Representative That Congress Has the Constitutional Power to Regulate Tariffs and Trade * Washington, D.C. - One week before Donald Trump's deadline to strike deals with scores of countries subject to m  more