JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 40,000 Miles for 40,000 Lives: 960th Cyberspace Wing helms fifth annual suicide prevention run * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Every September, the Air Force joins the nation in observing Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. For the 960th Cyberspace Wing, this year marks the fifth anniversary of a tradition that has grown from a small 5K to a  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 433rd Security Forces Squadron welcomes new commander * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Capt. Scott Bean accepted command of the 433rd Security Forces Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 6. Col. Jeremy Patrick, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, presided over the ceremony and presented t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Week in Photos * FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. To view all Week in Photos collections, click here. *** Original text here: https://www.j  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army exempts Soldiers who score 465+ on the AFT from body fat standards * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army has published a new directive exempting all Soldiers who score 465 points or more on the new Army Fitness Test (AFT) from body fat standards. Soldiers must score 80 points or more in each event, and no alternative events are permitted. "This is a welcome   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Deployment, Explosive Ordnance Robotics, First Guardian Officer Graduates * FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force is the first ATF to deploy during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot Depth-Perception System improves safety,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Backs Stronger Consequences for Repeat Illegal Border Crossers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement following House passage of H.R.3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act, which increases penalties - fines, up to five years in prison, or both - for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after removal: "For fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base * WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $892.6 billion to strengthen America's military, improve quality of life for service members, and eliminate billions in wasteful spending. Additionally, the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Passes Amendment Honoring Lubbock Native Caleb Smither, Enforcing Stronger Safety Protocols in Military * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) which included his amendment honoring Private Caleb Smither of Lubbock by establishing mandatory wellness checks for service members   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Passes Amendment Protecting B-1 Bomber at Dyess Through 2030 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) which included his amendment to extend protections for the B-1 Lancer fleet through September 2030, while Dyess prepares for the arrival of the next-generation B-21 Raider. "  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Kelly Introduce Legislation toFacilitate Peer-To-Peer Mental Health Support * Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) today announced the introduction of the Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act to help facilitate effective student-led mental health crisis response. "Too many young Americans are struggling with their mental health and suffer in silence. We can do more in Congress to s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Targets Driver's Licenses for Illegal Aliens, Sanctuary Jurisdictions with New Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act that would restrict certain federal grants for states that issue driver's licenses to illegal aliens or fail to share information about criminal alie  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Cassidy Commits to Work with Secretary Kennedy to Stop Whooping Cough Outbreak, Asks him to Encourage Vaccination * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today committed to working with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., asking him to support the pertussis, or whoopi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing urgent concerns regarding proposed changes to Medicare payment policies. The coalition, comprised of over 40 state and regional rheumatology societies, advocates for high-quality care for managing rheumatologic and musculoskeletal diseases. In its letter, CSRO praised the p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced a proposal to remove 23 products and six services from the procurement list. These items are currently provided by nonprofit agencies that employ persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The products set for deletion include antibacterial soap refills, a polyurethane foam mattress, various belts and trousers, a pilot's clipboard, marking flags and binders. The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Reforms the Bipartisan Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus; Sends Letter Urging Long-Term Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program * Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that he will lead the Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus for the 119 th Congress. Joining him as co-chairs are Reps. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Congressma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Honors the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk * Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) delivered remarks on the House Floor today honoring the life of Charlie Kirk, a tireless defender of liberty and a faithful servant of God. "Charlie was a faithful servant, not only to the cause of liberty, but more importantly to the Kingdom of God," said Congressman Moran. "His voice was strong i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Center for American Progress Panel on Fixing the Immigration System in the United States * On Wednesday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined the Center for American Progress, a leading independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Named as Conferee for FY2026 Government Funding Bills * On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted to participate in the Conference Committee to finalize the fiscal year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; and Legislative Branch funding bills. Congressw  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher To Co-Chair Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) reestablished the Flood Resilience Caucus for the 119th Congress to protect American families, homes, and communities from flood damage. The Caucus relaunch comes after fl  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - June 2025 * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.94 per hour in the South to $56.67 in the Northeast in June 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Experts Confirm: Biden-Era Regulations Make it Harder to Buy and Own Homes * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in a Subcommittee on Energy hearing this week to examine how onerous building and energy efficiency standards raise housing costs and harm grid reliability. During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger had experts   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Nearly $792 Million to Advance American Energy Dominance * The Export-Import Bank of the United States' (EXIM) Board of Directors yesterday approved two transactions totaling nearly $792 million. With these transactions, EXIM is strengthening the nation's energy dominance while continuing i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Nearly $792 Million to Advance American Energy Dominance * The Export-Import Bank of the United States' (EXIM) Board of Directors yesterday approved two transactions totaling nearly $792 million. With these transactions, EXIM is strengthening the nation's energy dominance while continuing its mission to support Ameria's econom  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Third Quarter 2025 Dividend * * Bulletin No: 2025-27 The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) has declared dividends in the form of capital stock on Class B-1 Stock and Class B-2 Stock for the third quarter of 2025. The annualized dividend rate on Class B-1 Stock (membership and excess stock) is 4.42   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak blasts green energy agenda for skyrocketing home prices in North Dakota * Washington, D.C. -- At an Energy Subcommittee hearing (link is external) on affordability in appliance and buildings policies, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) called out costly Biden-era federal energy code mandates for driving up the price of new homes by as much as $31,000 in North Dakota. Her questio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Former Plant Supervisors Indicted for Discharging Wastes to Nashville Sewer System and Tampering with a Monitoring Device * A grand jury indictment was unsealed today charging two individuals for their alleged involvement with bypassing treatment processes and tampering with a monitoring device at a Nashville waste treatment facility. The indictment alleges that Randall Ray Stark, of Texas, and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Garcia, Espaillat, Wilson, lead Colleagues in Urging the Department of Education and DOJ to Protect English Learners * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) joined by Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Frederica Wilson (FL-24) led 77 colleagues on a letter demanding the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to protect English Learners. The agencies   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted leads bill to protect children from AI companion chatbots, sexual content Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act of 2025. This bill would require owners and operators of artificial intelligence (AI) companion chatbots to bar minors from accessing sexually explicit content and implement age verification and safety measures to ensure that minors cannot acc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Announces September District Events * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) announced staff district events for September, including multiple Passport Application Acceptance Days, a Veterans Resource Fair, and four sessions of mobile office hours. At these events, constituents can learn more about the federal resources available to them and receive assistance with federal agenc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Health Federation has voiced serious concerns in a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding a draft guidance that could jeopardize the health of premature infants. The letter criticizes the FDA's newly proposed standards for aluminum content in small volume parenteral drug products and pharmacy bulk packages for parenteral nutrition, highlighting the potential risks associated w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici Lead Bipartisan Group Demanding Administration Release Over $50 Million for Agricultural Farm Worker Students * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), along with U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.-01), led 26 lawmakers in a bipartisan letter demanding that Office of Management and Budge  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * President Trump, senior Pentagon leaders honor 9/11 victims, first responders * WASHINGTON - President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honored victims and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks today during a ceremony in the Pentagon courtyard. On this day  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Registration opens for MEDCoE 2025 Mission Thanksgiving * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Interested in opening your home to host a couple of Soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner? Registration has begun for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2025 Mission Thanksgiving event. Registration began Sept. 10 and runs through Oct. 20. Miss  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Relief Program for New Mexico Storms, Flooding and Landslides * * Bulletin No: 2025-26 The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) has activated its Disaster Relief Program (DRP) in response to the damage caused by severe storms, flooding and landslides in New Mexico during the period from June 23, 2025 through August 5, 2025. Curr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett: "Instead of lowering the temperature, Trump is deliberately spiking it." * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) released the following statement: "Instead of lowering the temperature, Trump is spiking it. We should be united in rejecting violence, but this partisan, one-sided approach only adds fuel to the fir  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Applauds House Passage of NDAA * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) secured major wins in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House this week. The NDAA is the legislative vehicle that authorizes policies, programs, and spending for the Department of War. As a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, fighter pilot with nearly two decades of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy issues statement on the House-passed FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.  "The 2026 House-passed version of the NDAA aids a Department of War that understands the focus and priorities our military must have, while leaving behind the woke and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Announces Reconstitution of Flood Resilience Caucus * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Troy Carter (LA-02), and Mike Ezell (MS-04) reconstituted the Flood Resilience Caucus for the 119th Congress. The bipartisan caucus will serve as a forum to foster open and meaningful conversations regarding flood management capabilities and promote effect  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson, Espaillat, and "Chuy" Garcia Lead Letter Demanding Administration to Protect English Learners * Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), joined by Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, led 77 colleagues on a letter demanding the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to protect En  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Green Call on Hilton to Bargain in Good Faith with Houston Hotel Workers * HOUSTON, T.X. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and Congressman Al Green (D-TX-09) sent a letter (link is external) to Hilton leadership calling on the hotel giant to bargain in good faith with Hilton Americas--Houston hotel staff who launched a nine-day strike on Labor Day, calling for wages of at   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Sen. Budd, Commerce Committee Colleagues Highlight Need to Bolster U.S. leadership in AI Innovation Hearing with OSTP Director Kratsios outlines Trump administration's AI strategy * At yesterday's Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing titled "AI've Got a Plan: America's   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Against Persecution of Nigerian Christians * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025. The bill protects Christians and other religious minorities being persecuted in Nigeria by holding accountable Nigerian officials who facilitate Islamist jihadist violence and the imposition of blasphemy laws. Sen. Cr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd Leads Colleagues Condemning Violence Against Christians in Nigeria, Calling for Redesignation of CPC Status * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led his Senate Republican colleagues Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling on the Trump administration to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Sessions Announces Hearing on Updates to DoD's Struggling Background Check System Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing titled "A One Year Update on DoD's Struggling Background Check System." Delays to the implementation of the Depar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * The Quiet War: How Terror Has Evolved Since September 11th * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, penned an op-ed in Fox News to reflect on the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001, outline how terror threats have evolved since that fateful day, and sound the alarm on our need to res  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12945) on Sept. 11, 2025, by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Anya L. Fink: * * * U.S. Strategic Bombers The U.S. Air Force deploys three strategic (or heavy) bombers - the B-52, B-1B, and B-2 - to carry bombs or air-to-surface missiles for conventional and nuclear missions. Bombers carry heavy ordnance loads across long distances, for long periods of time, to str  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S., Colombian armies strengthen partnership with 2025 staff talks, signing agreed-to-actions * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Army South Commander Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan welcomed a delegation from the Colombian National Army, including Gen. Luis Cardozo Santamaria, commander of the National Army, for 16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Unified in purpose: Southern Vanguard 2025 marks a milestone in regional cooperation * LOS ANGELES, Chile - As Exercise Southern Vanguard 25 concluded on Aug. 29, 2025, in the Chilean Andes, a powerful message resonates across the Americas: regional unity, military cooperation, and operational readiness are stronger than ever. Led by U.S. Army South, hos  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for calendar year 2026. The renowned cancer care institution emphasized the importance of maintaining access to high-quality, evidence-based care for cancer patients amid proposed modifications that could signi  more