WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Congressman Bean, K9s United to Hold Press Conference Calling for Tougher Penalties for Individuals Who Harm Law Enforcement Animals * WASHINGTON --On Tuesday, July 22nd, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean will join K9s United for a press conference at the House Triangle to unveil the Leo K9 Protection Act, a bill aimed at strengthening penalties for individuals who use a deadly weapon t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * An expanding force: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioners elevate flight medicine readiness * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Midway through a training mission, a pilot begins experiencing blurred vision and disorientation - symptoms that could signal a serious underlying issue. With the flight aborted and the next sortie at risk, an aeromedical nurse practitioner steps  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Leads Bipartisan Effort to Help Small Nonprofits Offer Retirement Plans * Legislation Offers Nonprofits the Same Access to Tax Incentives as For-Profits Ensures Nonprofits Can "Offer Retirement Plans and Encourage Employees to Save" WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Small Nonprofit R  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Cammack, Torres Launch NextGen 911 Caucus * Washington, DC -- Today, Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) and Norma Torres (D-CA-35) officially launched the Congressional NextGen 911 Caucus for the 119th Congress with a visit to the District of Columbia's Office of Unified Communications to meet with public safety telecommunicators. As the only bipartisan, bicameral organization in Congress focuse  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast Issues Statement on Chairman Green's Retirement Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement upon House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green's retirement from Congress. "Chairman Green dedicated his life to serving our great nation on the battlefields and in the ha  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Cleveland Clinic, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, commending the agency's commitment to interoperability and innovative health technology. The organization, which operates 23 hospitals and 280 outpatient locations across Northeast Ohio, Florida, and Nevada, believes there is a great opportunity to empower patients through effective and responsible technology adoption. Cleveland Clinic suggested that the Centers for Me  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of July 21, 2025 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, July 22, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee business meeting called to consider H.R. _____, United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025. On Tuesday, July 22, the Committee on A  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Diaz-Balart: Doing More for National Security with Less, in the FY 2026 National Security and State Department Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), joined Cheryl Casone on Mornings with Maria on F  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Laurel Lee and Congressman Joe Neguse Reintroduce Bipartisan Supporting Military Voters Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) and Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) announced the reintroduction of the Supporting Military Voters Act, a bipartisan bill to strengthen oversight of the federal government's efforts to support active-duty military members and their fa  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Consequence-driven Cyber-informed engineering: The rise of a national security pillar * Consider the utility services that people use every day: light switches, water faucets and gas burners. The simple act of delivering electricity, water or gas to a home or business requires a cascade of invisible digital and physical processes, all functioning in tandem. Today,  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Coral Reefs Fuel Florida's Economy--Restoration Ensures Their Future * In the Florida Keys, restoring coral reefs isn't just an environmental priority--it's a strategy to safeguard ocean ecosystems and sustain a tourism economy worth billions. Healthy coral reefs make the Florida Keys' economy tick. By restoring degraded reefs within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA and  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on July 21, 2025: * * * Name of Product: 48-inch and taller above-ground pools with compression straps running on the outside and over the vertical support legs Hazard: The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning risk. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: July 21, 2025 Consumer Contact * Bestway toll free  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart's Legislation to Create a Unique ZIP Code for the Town of Miami Lakes Passes the House * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed his legislation, H.R. 672 (link is external), to create a unique ZIP code for the Town of Miami Lakes. "I am thrilled that my l  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart, Wasserman Schultz, Gonzales, Espaillat Lead Latino-Jewish Caucus in Marking Anniversary of AMIA Jewish Center Bombing, Demand Accountability * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Co-Chair of the Latino-Jewish Caucus, was joined by fellow Co-Chairs, Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) in sponsori  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Super Set of Supernovae Suggests Dark Energy Surprise By Lauren Biron Researchers built the largest Type Ia supernova dataset ever and found a hint that dark energy might evolve over time. If confirmed, it would be a dramatic departure from Einstein's cosmological constant. Key Takeaways * Type Ia supernovae let us precisely measure cosmic distances and gave   more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Initiative To Expedite Government Efficiency In Conservation Advances To House Floor With Unanimous Support The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources has advanced H.R. 1676 - "The Make SWAPs Efficient Act" out of committee and to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives with a unanimous, bipartisan voice-vote. H.R. 1676 - "The Make SWAPs Efficient Act" was introduced by Congressm  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' Announcement of $675 Million in Disaster Relief for Florida Agriculture FELDA, FL - Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' announcement of more than $675 million in federal block grant fun  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * FloridaCommerce Announces $22 Million Available to Florida's Rural Communities to Support Infrastructure and Economic Development Eligible local governments can now apply for funding to strengthen rural economies * TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Today, FloridaCommerce announced that $22 million in funding is available for Florida rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fu  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Foreign National Sentenced for Conspiring to Export U.S.-Made Drill Rigs to Iran in Violation of U.S. Sanctions Laws * Brian Assi, also known as Brahim Assi, 63, of Beirut, Lebanon, was sentenced to 44 months in prison for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR), attempted unlawful export of goods fr  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Bilirakis-Soto Bill to Study Causes of Sinkhole Formation, Provide Public Information on Risk Zones * The Sinkhole Mapping Act directs the USGS to conduct studies on mechanisms that potentially contribute to the triggering of sinkholes, as well as open a public website that displays maps depicting zones at greater risk of sinkhole formation- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House of R  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Haridopolos Bill to Cut Red Tape for Small Businesses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3343, the Greenlighting Growth Act, sponsored by Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08). The bill marks a major step toward removing regulatory barriers that prevent small, high-growth companies from expanding and creating jobs. This is the first bill introduced  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Comprehensive Environmental Legal Services, PSC, San Juan, Puerto Rico, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expressing objections to proposed Regional Condition D.1 for Nationwide Permit 3, which pertains to reconstruction activities within the La Parguera Natural Reserve in Puerto Rico. The public comment letter responds to a Federal Register notice published on June 18, 2025. The organization argues that the proposed condition imposes a  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responding to the agency's proposal to reissue and modify Nationwide Permits (NWP) as published in the Federal Register. The organization, which advocates for sound science and policy in wetland and aquatic resource management, highlighted concerns from its member states and Tribes regarding the implications of the proposed rule for state and Triba  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA and Partners Launch Next-Generation Coral Restoration Following Florida Coral Bleaching * Healthy coral reefs are vital to the survival of thousands of marine species and provide $6.3 billion in local sales and 71,000 jobs annually (PDF, 29 pages). But rising ocean temperatures are pushing these ecosystems to the brink. That's why NOAA is investing in cutting-edge technology to cr  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Once Again Diaz-Balart Delivers for South Florida * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation and House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair, and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee, issued the following statement in celebration of the groundbreaking ceremony for PortMiami's new Phytosanitary and Cold C  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * President Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $8.75 Million in Grants to Revitalize U.S. Shipyards, Support Maritime Dominance * The Small Shipyard Grant Program selected 17 recipients across 12 states to modernize infrastructure, enhance training, & expand apprenticeship programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Mariti  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations, issued the following floor remarks in opposition to Republicans' rescissions package: * * * I rise in fierce opposition to the Republicans' rescission bill--an outrageous attack on America's values, global leadership, and moral standing in the world. Let's be clear: this isn't a budget fix--it marks a dange  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, issued the following remarks at the subcommittee's markup of the fiscal 2026 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs funding bill: * * * Let me start by recognizing the collegiality of Chairman Diaz-Balart and the thoughtful members on both sides of the aisle. I also want to thank the dedicated committee staff--and my own team--f  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Refers Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for Criminal Investigation Over False Testimony On Saturday July 19th, 2025, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) formally submitted a referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting a Department of Justice investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell for potential perjury and making fal  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Partners with Sen. Banks to Protect Biological Reality at Work * U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) joined with Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) today in introducing the Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act. This bill reinforces President Trump's E.O. 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, by protecting  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Deportations of Cruise Ship Seafarers * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on recent press reports of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) deporting cruise ship seafarers at the Port of Norfolk and other ports in the United States: "My office has been made aware of recent immigration enforcement actions by CBP at the P  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces $675.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Florida * WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today in Florida met with agricultural leaders and producers and announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers recover from Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene and Milton.  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Applauds Pres. Donald Trump, Sec. Brooke Rollins for Delivering Long-Awaited Support to Florida's Citrus Growers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement applauding President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for their support of Florida's citrus industry through the delivery of long-delayed disaster relief block grants. Florida  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Six Months of Keeping America Safe Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * DHS has accomplished more in six months than most Administrations achieve in an entire term WASHINGTON - In just six months, President Trump and Secretary Noem have delivered the American people a long list of victories in their mission to secure the homeland and Make America Safe Again. Under their leadersh  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for July 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * WHEAT: The outlook for 2025/26 U.S. wheat this month is for increased supplies, unchanged domestic use, higher exports, and lower ending stocks. Supplies are raised as wheat production is projected at 1,929 million bushels, up 8 million from last month on higher yields more than offsetting reduced harvested area.  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for June 2025: Here are excerpts: * * * NOTE: The WASDE report only considers trade policies that are in effect at the time of publication and assumes that these policies remain in place for the duration of the forecast period. WHEAT: The outlook for 2025/26 U.S. wheat this month is for slightly larger supplies, unchanged domestic use, higher exports,  more