RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force updates, clarifies DAFI 36-2903 guidance * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Air Force updated its dress and personal appearance instruction to provide clear guidance for Airmen serving worldwide. The new guidance memorandum for DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel, clarifies mandatory uniform items and personal appearanc  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo and Lofgren Demand Commerce Secretary Lutnick Appear Before Committee to Answer for NWS Staff Shortages * Washington, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee and Science, Space, and Technology Ranking Member, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Lutnick demandin  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan resolution introduced honoring journeyman lineworkers * WASHINGTON - Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) today led 143 members of the House of Representatives in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. "Every day, lineworkers rise to th  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Cammack, Gonzales Lead Letter Urging HHS to Fast-Track Livestock Treatment Approvals * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) led a group of Republican lawmakers in sending a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging coordination between HHS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Environmental   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize more than $517K in heroin at Eagle Pass Port of Entry * EAGLE PASS, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry intercepted more than $517,000 in alleged heroin concealed within a vehicle. "Our frontline CBP officers utilized their inspection skill, experience, technology and  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- CH.IV International, Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) addressing proposed amendments to regulations governing liquefied natural gas (LNG). The organization, represented by President Mona Setoodeh, emphasized the need for clear and practical regulations that enhance safety without imposing unnecessary financial burdens on operators. "We consider th  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in State of Texas * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced resources and flexibilities to support individuals and health care providers affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding in Texas. Following a  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green to Address President Trump and Governor Abbott's Unjust Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting * (Houston, TX)-- On Friday, July 11, 2025, Congressman Al Green will host a press conference in response to President Donald Trump's mandate requiring Governor Greg Abbott to call for a special session aimed at targeting Democratic Texas congressional members through mid-decade redistrictin  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Announces Over $170 Million in Final Title I Allocations for South Texas Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $170,337,465 in final Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Title I formula allocation funds for the 34 th District of Texas. The U.S. Department of Education released final totals in late June 2025. Title I funds provide for the devel  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Leads 16 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Navy Secretary Concerning Tragic Death of Valley Native, Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that he led a letter to the Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, concerning the tragic and disturbing death of Seaman Angelina Resendiz. More  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hunt Statement on Hill Country Flooding Houston, TX - Congressman Wesley Hunt issued a statement today about his active involvement with federal, state, and local leaders regarding the flash flooding in Hill Country, Texas. Many members of the Houston community had children enrolled at Camp La Junta and Camp Mystic while the flash flooding hit Hill Country. "I am closely monitoring the fl  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey's Statement Regarding Abbott & Trump's Decision to Call Special Session On Redistricting Congressman Veasey released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott's decision to call a special session on redistricting on the order of Trump: "Governor Abbott's decision to call a special session on redistricting while ongoing floods--responsible for the deaths of more than 100   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Leads Letter to AG Bondi Regarding Concerns with ICEBlock App Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), alongside Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-4), led a letter to United States Attorney General Pam Bondi expressing significant concern about the ICEBlock app, which was designed to alert users of impending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The use of this ap  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Denied Entry to ICE Facility * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "Today, after giving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 24 hours' notice, more than is required by law, I was turned away from the ICE facility on Montana Ave. where I planned to conduct my constitutionally authorized oversight duties. "Th  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Governor Abbott's Decision to Call a Special Session on Redistricting * MEDIA CONTACT: Joseph Guzman 202-355-8084 joseph.guzman@mail.house.gov (link sends email) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott's decision to call a special session on redistricting: "For t  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Ranking Members Demand Answers from FEMA and NOAA Following Devastating Texas Floods Following the devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River and surrounding areas in Texas, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Subcommittee on Public Buildings, Economic Development   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Ranking Members Demand Answers From FEMA and NOAA Following Devastating Texas Floods Following the devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River and surrounding areas in Texas, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Subcommittee on Public Buildings, Economic Developm  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks Against President Trump's Efforts To Strip Public Broadcasting Of Federal Funding * July 10, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today led Senators in speeches on the Senate floor against President Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions request to cut funding already appropriated by Congress--specifically the $1.1 billion cut to federal funding for the Co  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission has issued an order (DA 25-589) to amend its "Table of FM Allotments", removing channels that are no longer considered vacant. This action clarifies the status of certain FM frequencies, ensuring the official record accurately reflects currently authorized and licensed stations. The order was adopted and released on July 9, 2025. The FCC's rules, specifically Section 73.202(b), govern the Table of FM Allotments. This document updates   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission has issued an order (DA 25-588) to update its "Table of FM Allotments", reinstating several vacant FM channels across various locations in Texas. This action aims to preserve opportunities for future radio station licensing and ensure proper spacing for broadcast signals. The order was adopted and released on July 9, 2025. The Commission's rules, specifically section 73.202(b), govern the Table of FM Allotments. Historically, this tab  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Following Deadly Flooding, Lujan Sounds Alarm on Dangerous Republican Plan to Gut Public Broadcasting * In Every Corner of New Mexico, New Mexicans Rely on Public Broadcasting to Stay Safe During Natural Disasters and Connect with Trusted News WATCH Senator Lujan's Floor Speech HERE Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommu  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments * WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty's team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack is currently serving as the Chief of Staff f  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Grills Trump Administration Nominee on Maintaining a Robust Energy Grid That Keeps Utility Costs Low for Families, Oil Spills in New Mexico During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider Trump's Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of the Interior (DOI) nominees, U.S. Senator Mart  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Grills Trump Administration Nominee on Maintaining a Robust Energy Grid That Keeps Utility Costs Low for Families, Oil Spills in New Mexico * WASHINGTON -- During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider Trump's Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of the Interior (DOI) nominees, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Introducing the $10 Million FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental Program * * Bulletin No: 2025-20 As a result of the high utilization of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' (Bank) FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund which, to date, has provided grants for storm-resistant roofs to income-qualified homeowners, the Bank is pleased to announce th  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Johnson Demands Hearing on Federal Response to Catastrophic Texas Floods Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), Vice Ranking Member of the Committee and Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, demanded Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (TN-07) immediately convene an oversight hearing on the federal government's p  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Virginia's Slip in 'Top States for Business' Ranking * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after Virginia fell behind North Carolina, Texas, and Florida in the CNBC's Top States for Business report for 2025: "Virginia's slip in CNBC's Top States for Business ranking once again highlights that the chaos and uncertainty caused by Preside  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Amo Demand Answers on Federal Government's Lack of Preparedness After Deadly Texas Floods * BUFFALO, NY - In the wake of catastrophic flooding that has claimed at least 120 lives in Central Texas, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) issued a joint letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOA  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Questions President Trump's NOAA Administrator Nominee on Putting Facts and Science First * Dr. Neil Jacobs was involved in the 2019 "Sharpiegate," when President Trump altered a hurricane map to falsely show Hurricane Dorian hitting Alabama, contradicting official forecasts Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, an  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, along with the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), addressing the implementation of Section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The letter emphasizes the importance of Conservation Benefit Agreements (CBAs) and Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) in balancing environmental preservation with e  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Albuquerque -- May 2024 * Workers in the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.17 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operati  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Alexandria -- May 2024 * Workers in the Alexandria, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.09 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 Micha  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Baton Rouge -- May 2024 * Workers in the Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.75 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 Mic  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Farmington -- May 2024 * Workers in the Farmington, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.19 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 Micha  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux -- May 2024 * Workers in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.06 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commission  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Lafayette -- May 2024 * Workers in the Lafayette, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.59 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 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Lake Charles -- May 2024 * Workers in the Lake Charles, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.42 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 M  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Cruces -- May 2024 * Workers in the Las Cruces, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.38 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 Micha  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Monroe -- May 2024 * Workers in the Monroe, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $22.74 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 Hirni  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in New Orleans-Metairie -- May 2024 * Workers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.70 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regio  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Santa Fe -- May 2024 * Workers in the Santa Fe, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.05 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 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Shreveport-Bossier City -- May 2024 * Workers in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.59 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett and Texas Democrats Demand Answers on Stalled AmeriCorps Funding * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C. -- Amid the Trump administration's drastic cuts threatening a wide range of community-based services, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) led members of the Texas congressional delegation in demanding answers from Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Di  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Honors Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan in U.S. House for Saving 165 Lives During Texas Floods * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS- Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives honoring U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan for saving 165 lives during the catastrophic floods in Texas. "Today, I introduced legislation in the   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Leads Congressional Delegation in Leveraging San Antonio's Strengths Ahead of Proposed Army North, South Consolidation * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced he is leading a bipartisan effort in Congress to leverage San Antonio's well-established military infrastructure and geographical strengths in ongoing considerations by the Pentagon to consol  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wesley Hunt Commends DOI for Implementation of his OBBB Policy Priority Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt released a statement commending the Department of the Interior for implementing his top policy priority in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which President Trump signed into law on Friday, July 4th. "Since the day I entered Congress, unleashing American energy and championing our vital oil and gas sec  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Escobar, Moulton Introduce Bill to Prosecute Mass Shootings as Acts of Terrorism * On June 30, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) introduced the End Domestic Terrorism Act, which would allow U.S. law enforcement to prosecute certain mass shootings as acts of terrorism. It would also enable law enforcement, in the wake of an attack, to uncover  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Ciscomani and Senators Gillibrand, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Workforce * July 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) reintroduced the Head Start for Our Future Act, bipartisan legislation that would make child development and early education jobs eligible as commun  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Tony Gonzales, Cammack Lead Letter Urging HHS to Fast-Track Livestock Treatment Approvals * Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) led a group of Republican lawmakers in sending a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging coordination between HHS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Environmental Protectio  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rethink35, an Austin-based organization advocating for safe and environmentally responsible transportation in Central Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration critical of renewing the state of Texas's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding environmental responsibilities in transportation projects. In their correspondence, Rethink35 underscores the inherent conflicts posed by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) han  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * RGV Sector agents seize 800 pounds of narcotics in four days valued at over $564,000 * EDINBURG, Texas -- U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector seized more than 800 pounds of marijuana and made 15 arrests during enforcement actions over the past four days. The seizures, conducted between July 5-8, 2025, demonstrate the continued   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 9, 2025: * * * PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Keeps Sounding the Alarm on Health Care Emergency Worsened by Trump Budget Bill Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today delivered remarks on the impact of the Republican reconciliation bill -- whi  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Science Committee Leaders Demand Commerce Secretary Lutnick Appear Before Committee to Answer for NWS Staff Shortages The demand for testimony comes as search and rescue efforts continue in Central Texas after horrifying flooding devastated the area. * Today, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Environment Su  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Continues to Expedite Federal Disaster Assistance for Central Texas Flood Victims * (Washington, D.C., July 10, 2025) - In response to the catastrophic flooding across Central Texas, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins continues to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) activation of comprehensive disaster response and recovery resources. USDA personnel  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Takes Decisive Action and Shuts Down U.S. Southern Border Ports to Livestock Trade due to further Northward Spread of New World Screwworm in Mexico * (Washington, D.C., July 9, 2025)- Yesterday, Mexico's National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) reported a new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Ixhuatlan de Madero, Veracruz in Mexico, which is  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Summary of Incident: Shooter killed in attack on Border Patrol facility * This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in Custody and the Department of Homeland Security FY 2021 Appropriation (H. Rept. 116-458) reporting requirements related to CBP-involve  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Golden Triangle Sierra Club Group (GTGSC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, calling for a reconsideration of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding its compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). The organization argues that TxDOT's Beaumont District is operating outside its authority, jeopardizing critical environmental protections. Ellen B  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Texas Streets Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) expressing significant concerns over the state's renewal package for the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program. The organization, representing over thirty groups across Texas, argues that the proposed changes threaten environmental accountability and public transparency in state transportation projects. In the letter, the Coalition highlights that the d  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Honors Those Affected by Deadly Texas Floods * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) spoke on the Senate floor to acknowledge the deadly flooding in Texas, honoring Alabama natives, eight-year-old Sarah Marsh and the Santana family. Senator Britt also expressed her gratitude for the first responders and community members who have so bravely contributed to searc  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama, Birmingham Campus, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, establishing a cultural affiliation with five Indian tribes and native Hawaiian organizations. This includes the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. This action is in accordance with the N  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Outlines 10 Ways Trump is Wrecking the Country, Redefining the Idea of America * "I will never forgive him for the damage he has done, and for the damage he continues to do, to the very idea of America, for how the rest of the world now views this country, and more critically, more catastrophically, how we have come to view ourselves." Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Sch  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strong Support for Secretary Rollins' National Security Action Plan * (Washington, D.C., July 10, 2025) -- Following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins' announcement of the National Farm Security Action Plan, elected leaders and industry stakeholders praised the policy agenda. Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud USDA's Plan to Protect National Securit  more