WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Amo, Ross Lead 88 Democrats in Opposing Trump's Cuts to EPA Office Keeping Americans' Air Clean and Water Safe * Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC) led 88 of their colleagues in demanding answers as to why President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrato  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump's EPA Administrator Peddles False Solutions for New England Energy Prices, Markey Leads Region's Senators to Call Out Trump Admin Policies as the Real Cause of Rising Energy Costs Boston (August 7, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, along with Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), J  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Celebrates NextGen Acela Launch Announcement * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), released the following statement following Amtrak's announcement that NextGen Acela trains will enter service on August 28, 2025: "I'm thrilled that later this month new high-speed Acela trains will begin service at 30th Street Station. These faster, more reliable trains are a win for  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Welcomes Chairwoman McClain to Northeastern Pennsylvania * MOUNTAIN TOP, PA: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) welcomed House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-10) to local manufacturing plant i2M as part of her One Big Beautiful Tour. Based in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, i2M is a premier U.S. manufacturer specializing in the design, productio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Leads Letter to Treasury Urging Review of Ireland's Boycott of Israel Under U.S. Anti-Boycott Law Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) is leading a letter with 15 House Republican colleagues calling on Treasury Secretary Bessent to investigate whether Ireland's proposed boycott of Israel violates U.S. anti-boycott law. The effort urges the Department of the Treasury to conduct   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Applauds President Trump for Supporting American Workers & Retirees U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news of President Trump's executive order that unlocks access to investments in alternative assets for main street America and retirees with a 401 (k) defined-contribution retirement plan. The announcement comes after Daines sent a letter to the President enco  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Statement on Trump VA's Union Busting, Privatization Scheme * CARNEGIE, PA -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), a Navy and Iraq War veteran, released the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs' attempt (link is external) to terminate the collective bargaining agreements and rights of most unionized VA employees: "The Trump Administration is conti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Celebrates Another 100 Days with 100 More Pro-Environmental Actions Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 100 additional environmental actions EPA has taken in the last 100 days to recognize 200 Days of providing clean air, land, and water for all Americans under President Donald Trump's leadership. This includes funding to address lead in drinking  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Friendly's * More Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recall Resources * Enforcement Reports * Industry Guidance For Recalls * Major Product Recalls Summary Company Announcement Date: August 05, 2025 FDA Publish Date: August 06, 2025 Product Type:   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-185) on the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015), which aims to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 3015, the "Nati  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Death of Detained Person at Moshannon Detention Center * SEATTLE, WA - U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement after a Chinese national, Chaofeng Ge, died at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Pennsylvania. "First and foremost, my heart goes out to Mr.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Endorses Trump Executive Action to End Political Debanking, Urges Permanent Legislative Solution * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following statement strongly backing President Donald J. Trump's executive order to stop the debanking of Americans and ensure financial institut  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * NC Democratic Lawmakers Urge EPA to Reverse Termination of Solar Energy Grants for Low-Income Communities * Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Alma Adams (NC-12), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Don Davis (NC-01) condemned the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) reported plans to rescind $7 billion in funding from the Solar for All program, which was created to expan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published its regular monthly notice outlining actions related to power reactor operating and combined licenses. This update, covering activity from June 19 to July 17, 2025, includes both proposed and issued amendments, all determined to involve no hazards consideration. This means that, according to the commission's rules, operation under these adjustments would not increase the probability or consequences of a previously ev  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Auditor General DeFoor's PCCD Audit Finds Law Enforcement Education Grants in Compliance; Recommends Ways to Make First Chance Trust Fund Process More Transparent HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), which showed the agency continues to properly manag  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Awards Over $7 Million to 35 Well Plugging Projects Focused on Reducing Methane Emissions, Creating Jobs, and Supporting Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, DEP has made historic progress, plugging more than 315 wells throughout the Commonwealth, protecting public health and creating jobs in th  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Public Input Hearings Scheduled for Proposed Merger Between PA American Water Company and Community Utilities of Pennsylvania PUC Holding Four In-Person and Telephonic Hearings in late September to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties * HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today scheduled in-person and tele  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Presents HALT Fentanyl Legislation to Local Advocates * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) presented Ray and Deb Cullen of Shippensburg with an official copy of the final legislative text of the HALT Fentanyl Act (link is external), signed into law by President Trump on July 16, 2025. Ray and Deb Cullen are tireless advocates who have been fighting the fenta  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wied Writes Letter to Canadian Ambassador Requesting Swift Action to Address Wildfire Smoke * DE PERE -- Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman requesting swift action to mitigate Canadian wildfires after years of negative impacts on Northeast Wisconsin and across the state. "I write to you today on behalf of my constituents who have bee  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41542) on July 29, 2025, entitled "The State of Campaign Finance Policy: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress" by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Major changes have occurred in campaign finance policy since 2002, when Congress substantially amended campaign finance law via the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA). BCRA stands as  more

BETHLEHAM, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Takes the Stage at Musikfest 2025: Bethlehem Soldiers inspire and connect with thousands By Cynthia J. Stepehenson Harrisburg Recruiting Battalion Public Affairs Musikfest 2025 was more than just a music festival this year, it became a powerful celebration of service, strength, and community, as the U.S. Army took center stage during the 42nd annual event in the heart of Lehigh Vall  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Ensures Transparency in Higher Education Admissions ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the Secretary of Education to require higher education institutions receiving Federal financial assistance to be transparent regarding their admissions practices. * The Memorandum directs the Secretary o  more