WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11672) on July 8, 2025, by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke. Here are excerpts: * * * Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program: Background and Issues for Congress Introduction The Coast Guard's Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) program envisages procuring 30 replacements for the Coast Guard's 35 aging river buoy tenders (WLRs), inland construction tenders (WLI  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Announces $1 Million Federal Grant to Support Western PA Seniors, Kids * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that $959,844 in funding from AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program has been awarded to Wesley Family Services, a regional behavioral health provider based in southwestern Pennsylvania with a main office in Wilkinsburg. The grant   more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Introduces Bill to Limit Presidential Power to Deploy Troops on American Soil under the Insurrection Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced a new bill to check presidential authority under the centuries-old Insurrection Act. The new Insurrection Act of 2025 would reform legislation from 1807 that provides the President broad and vague authority to   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on July 8, 2025: * * * New Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced School Meals Announced for the 2025-26 School Year, Helping More Students Succeed by Ensuring They Receive Nutritious Meals at School Harrisburg, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released federal income eligibility guidelines fo  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Gribbin Strategic LLC, Merion Station, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative advocating for the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a minimum of ten years ahead of its expiration on September 30, 2025. The letter emphasizes the act's critical role in connecting U.S. small businesses to African manufacturing partners and promoting ethical sourcing practices. Edward Gribbin, CEO of  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * Judiciary Democrats Demand AG Bondi Release Special Counsel Jack Smith's Report on Trump's Mishandling of Classified Documents, Epstein Files The Self-Proclaimed "Most Transparent" Administration in History is Withholding Information From the Public on Trump's Corrupt Actions * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Ho  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly leads introduction of Treat and Reduce Obesity Act to combat obesity epidemic, improve Americans' health * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA), and Gwen Moore (D-WI) introduced the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), bipartisan legislation to combat the obesity crisis in the United States by providi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 9 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Philadelphia Fed Expands Data in Its Large Bank Credit Card and Mortgage Data Series The 67 new variables provide deeper insight into the mortgage and credit card landscape. Data from the first quarter of 2025 show improvements in the credit card market and the increased popularity of adjustable-rate mortgages. * Philadelphia, PA - The Federal Reserve Bank of Phil  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon, Ryan, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Stop Fraudulent Gun Sales * Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) in introducing the Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act, a bill to prevent gun sellers from circumventing technology companies' terms of service by making it illegal to fraudule  more