WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Introduces Bill to Ensure Children Have Continuous Access to Health Care as Republican Budget Bill Strips Coverage from Millions * Washington, D.C. -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, alongside U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Derek Tran (D-Calif.), introduced the bicameral Keep Kids Covered Act to provide continuous health care coverage for kids in Medicaid and CHIP,  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Condemns Florida Law Enforcement Shooting and Nationwide Surge in Attacks * "We Must Send a Clear Message: If You Target Our Heroes, You Will Face Justice" Renews Call for Thin Blue Line Act Passage WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the bipartisan Florida congressional delegation, issued the following statement in response to an incident involving the firing o  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Announces Over $10 Million Returned to Central Floridians and 6,000 Cases Solved Via Office's Constituent Services * ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced that his office has returned over $10 million in money owed to constituents of Florida's 10th Congressional District from the VA, IRS, Social Security Administration, and other feder  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11332) on July 18, 2025, by legislative attorney Christopher T. Zirpoli: * * * Court Decisions Regarding Tariffs Imposed Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) In 2025, President Donald Trump invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on most U.S. imports. Several parties filed lawsuits asserting that IEEPA doe  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Secures Funds for the Everglades, the Miccosukee Tribe, and other Southern Florida Priorities in FY 2026 Interior Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Dean of the Florida Delegation, and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Everglades Caucus, issued the following statement after the House A  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 28, 2025: * * * Donalds Urges American Space Dominance: Leads Bicameral Effort To Revive And Modernize Central Florida Launch Site This afternoon, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) urged Secretary Troy Meink of the United States Air Force to increase the efficiency of modernization operations at Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37). SLC-37 is one of the few launch pads on the Eastern Ran  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 20-34; WC Dockets No. 19-126, 10-90) on July 29, 2025: * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB or Bureau) announces that certain Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) census block groups (CBGs) are now eligible for other funding programs. Specifically, CenturyTel of Montana, Inc.; CenturyTel of Washington, Inc.; Embarq Florida, I  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The economy of the Sixth District was little changed over the reporting period. Labor markets remained stable as most firms kept headcounts level; wage pressures remained muted. Prices rose moderately amid continued economic uncertainty. Retailers and restauranteurs experienced softening demand. Travel and tourism grew modestly. Sales of new and exist  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Sector Miami to hold press conference for Hibiscus Island collision * MIAMI - U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami is scheduled to hold a press conference for the Hibiscus Island collision. WHAT: Coast Guard provides update on the response to the Hibiscus Island collision WHO: Capt. Frank Florio III, commanding officer Coast Guard Sector Miami and spok  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 29 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Navy demonstrates multi-day solar UAS flight * The Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered unmanned flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi. Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), the test of Skydweller UAS marks a significant advancement in both long-endurance solar-powered UAS techn  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube and Sen. Risch Introduce Freedom from Government Surveys Act * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) joined with Senator James E. Risch (R-Idaho) today in introducing the Freedom from Government Surveys Act. This bill reforms the Census Bureau by making voluntary the American Community Survey (ACS) and abolishing financial penalties for non-respondents. "No American   more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube and Sen. Scott Host U.S. Service Academy Fair in Sarasota * SARASOTA -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) today hosted a U.S. Service Academy Fair at the Sarasota Military Academy. Each of the five military academies sent representatives to the event to answer questions and provide information to potential applicants. "One of the highlights of m  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 28, 2025: * * * Sen. Ashley Moody and Rep. Byron Donalds Urge American Space Dominance: Lead Bicameral Effort to Revive and Modernize Central Florida Launch Site This afternoon, Senator Ashley Moody and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) urged Secretary Troy Meink of the United States Air Force to increase the efficiency of modernization operations at Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 28, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Touts Legislative Victories for Law Enforcement at Florida Sheriffs Association's Summer Conference ORLANDO, Fla.--Today, Senator Ashley Moody visited with Florida sheriffs to share recent legislative victories and thank the law enforcement leaders for their service to the Sunshine State as she kicked off the 2025 Florida Sheriff Association's Summer Confe  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Visits with Sailors from the USS Thomas Hudner & USS The Sullivans Following Historic Deployment NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. -- Today, Senator Ashley Moody met with sailors at Naval Station Mayport where she received a briefing on guided-missile destroyers, USS The Sullivans and USS Thomas Hudner, which completed a deployment where it protected American assets and personne  more