WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has issued a notice entitled "Reallotment of Fiscal Year 2023 Funds for the Low Income Home Energy Program - Final." HHS announced that over $15.4 million in funds from the 2023 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program were reallotted. These funds were distributed to states, territories, tribes and tribal organizations that received direct grants for 2024. This reallotment i  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter, Bera Introduce Bill to Strengthen Palliative and Hospice Care Workforce * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) today introduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), bipartisan legislation to invest in training, education, and research for the palliative care and hospice workforce, allowing more practitioners to ent  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, nominating Bobby Yandell for reappointment to the Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (TIAC). Yandell, who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Housing Authority for the Choctaw Nation, is recognized for his commitment to enhancing housing conditions within the tribe and broader Indigenous communities. The letter outlines Yandell's qualificat  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Approves FY26 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 27. Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Approves FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 28. Transportation, Housing and Urban  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Committee Approves Updated FY26 Subcommittee Allocations Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the updated interim subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, which reflect fiscal responsibility and President Trump's commitment to restoring strength, making America safer, and refocusing federal government agencies on  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart, Cole at FY26 National Security, Department of State Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. National Security, Department of State Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balar  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Administrator Zeldin Reaffirms EPA's Indian Policy, Hosts National Tribal Caucus Meeting in DC * WASHINGTON \- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted the National Tribal Caucus (NTC) Executive Committee to discuss human health and environmental protection priorities in Indian country. During the meeting with National Tribal Caucus Executive Chair Tabitha Langston of t  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Exercise Keris Strike 25 Launches, Featuring United States, Malaysian, and Australian Forces * PERAK, Malaysia - The Malaysian Army officially launched Exercise Keris Strike 25 (KrS25) today, a trilateral military training event involving the U.S. Army and Australian Defence Force (ADF). Held July 17-31 in Perak, this year marks the 30th iteration of the exercise, which began  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes FY26 Defense Bill, Investing in America's Military Superiority Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. The measure was approved by a vote of 221 to 209. Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) said, "Providing our men and women in uniform with the resources they need to   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service issued the following news release: * * * Indian Health Service Awards Second Round of Tribal Management Grants to Support Tribal Self-Determination * The Indian Health Service has awarded over $1.4 million in the second round of fiscal year 2025 tribal management grants to 13 tribes and tribal organizations as part of a competitive program to develop and improve tribal capacity to manage health prog  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The Kansas State Historical Society has completed its inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects determining a cultural affiliation with Jicarilla Apache Nation in New Mexico and Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in Oklahoma. This paves the way for their return under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Five individuals of native American ancestry are represented. One believed to be a Cuartelejo Apache was excavated in 1951 from   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Partners with Local Libraries in Eastern Oklahoma and Cleveland to Create Digital Experiences * The Library of Congress today announced LOCal, a new multiyear digital initiative, that will expand the Library's capacity to bring digital collections into local communities through partnerships with public libraries. The Library will partner with two public libraries to co-create interactive digit  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior addressing concerns about potential modifications or repeals of existing regulations that protect federal land and resources. The letter highlights the importance of adhering to Executive Order 13175 and emphasizes the unique legal relationship between the U.S. government and Indian tribal governments. In their letter, the Miami Tribe expressed alarm that leadership fr  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Mullin, Army Secretary Driscoll Emphasize Readiness and Highlight Oklahoma Excellence in Fort Sill Tour * Washington, D.C. - On Monday, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll joined U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) on a tour of Fort Sill. Included in the tour was a visit to Joint C-sUAS University where Senator Mullin showcased how Lawton-Fort Sill is leading the way in equipping our warfight  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Senate Approves $9 Billion in DOGE Cut Savings for Taxpayers * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released the following statement on this morning's passage of S.Amdt.2853 to H.R.4, Rescissions Act of 2025. The package targets $9 billion in taxpayer-funded public broadcasting and wasteful foreign aid: "This is the first step in the right direction to claw   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Carter Moves to Subpoena Elizabeth Asche, Assistant Administrator of the Federal Insurance Directorate at FEMA, to Provide Answers on Skyrocketing Flood Insurance Rates * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) moved that the House Homeland Security Committee subpoena Elizabeth Asche, Assistant Administrator of the Federal Insurance Directorate at the Federal Emerg  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Jayapal, and Colleagues Demand Answers on Funding Delay for Low-Income Senior Employment Program * WASHINGTON, DC - Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led 40 of their colleagues in a letter to the Trump Administration demanding the immediate release of federal funding for a vital senior jobs training and community service program. The current delay has left thousands of low  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Fleischmann, Cole at FY26 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-T  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Moore, Sherman, Lucas, Calvert, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Olympic and Paralympic Games * WASHINGTON - Representatives Blake Moore, Brad Sherman (D-CA-32), Frank Lucas (R-OK.-03), Ken Calvert (R-CA-41), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) introduced bipartisan legislation to support and commemorate the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games set to take p  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Rogers, Cole at FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) said, "Over the last several months  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Womack, Cole at FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee Chairman   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Simpson, Cole at FY26 Interior and Environment Subcommittee Markup Today, the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) said, "In terms of policy, the bill echoes th  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning the proposed reissuance of 56 Nationwide Permits (NWPs) and the introduction of an additional permit. This initiative, presented on June 18, 2025, has prompted Southwestern to express its concerns, given its integral role in managing hydroelectric power generated from multiple projects within the jurisdiction of the Corps. Operating und  more