WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. * After releasing a 54-page report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. September 16, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC - Another week of RFK Jr.'s reign, another week of bad acts that will harm th  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Commentary: Resilience is a dynamic tool for sharpening warfighter lethality By Richard Barton While lethality is often connected with firepower and tactical know-how, there is a human component that supports warfighter lethality and readiness: resilience. For service members, resilience is not only about bouncing back; it's about developing mental flexibility, having the ability to regulate emotions,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Committee Republicans Vote to Put Corporate Interests over Working Families Today, Committee Republicans voted to advance a series of bills that would undermine worker protections in favor of large corporations and put workers at a disadvantage when seeking justice. "The most recent data on inflation, unemployment,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest from Mission Analytics LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business from Falls Church, Virginia, against the Defense Logistics Agency. The protest challenged the DLA's decision to cancel a solicitation for 13 antennas, which had been set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and re-solicit it as a general small business set-aside. The GAO's dismissal was based on the fact that Missi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has partially dismissed and partially denied a protest from Subsidium Inc., a small business in Manassas, Virginia, over a State Department contract. The protest challenged the establishment of a blanket purchase agreement for human resources and acquisition support with Concordant LLC, a small business from Laramie, Wyoming. Subsidium's protest had two main arguments: first, that the agency failed to provide a timely brief explanatio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $1,079,165 FEMA Grant to Scott County Telephone Cooperative * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $1,079,165 grant to the Scott County Telephone Cooperative. The funding covers the costs incurred from projects that repaired telephone poles and fiber optic cables damaged by Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morga  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $3.2 Million ARC Grant to Lee County * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $3,200,000 grant to Lee County. The funding helps a wastewater treatment project that is supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and will promote economic development in western Lee County. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "For years, I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * HUD Secretary Scott Turner Hosts Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee and Announces National Tribal Housing Summit The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner recently hosted HUD's Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (TIAC) meeting at HUD's headquarters. The convening included Tribal leaders from across the nation who make up HUD  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin in The Hill: EPA Has a Huge Role in American AI Dominance * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin published an op-ed in The Hill highlighting the agency's role in helping the United States lead the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. President Trump was the first American president to sign an AI Executive Order  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, posted the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * In Letter to Education Secretary McMahon, Courtney & Adams Blast Changes to Politicize Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness This week, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Ranking Member of the Higher Educat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest from Inkit Inc., a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, regarding a U.S. Army task order for DocuSign software. The U.S. Army awarded the contract to Carahsoft Technology Corporation of Reston, Virginia, through its Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) program. The Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement mandates the CHESS program as the required source for all commercial IT purch  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Leads Colleagues in Calling for PSA Airlines Contract Agreement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) led his colleagues in sending a letter to PSA Airlines, Inc. urging them to continue contract negotiations and reach a fair agreement with over 1,700 flight attendants. The flight attendants have been bargaining for a new contract with PSA Airlines for over two years. "We   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Eli Lilly's $5 Billion Investment to Build Manufacturing Plant in Goochland County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement after Eli Lilly announced it will build a $5 billion manufacturing facility in Goochland County: "I'm thrilled Eli Lilly is buil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul, Klobuchar, Warner, & Schumer Refile Legislation to Challenge Trump's Tariffs on Canada * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA), as well as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), announced that their legislation to undo President Donald Trump's International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) ta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schiff, & Peters Introduce Bill to Protect Veterans and Low-Income Families from Housing Discrimination * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a former fair housing attorney, and Adam Schiff (D-CA), alongside U.S. Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50), introduced the bicameral Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025 to protect veterans and low-income families from housing dis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Leads Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing September as African Diaspora Month * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA-02), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced H.Res.720 to formally designate September as African Diasp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Leads Virginia Delegation Letter Urging Administrator Zeldin to Maintain EPA's Landmark Pollution Protections * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led 7 Members of the Virginia delegation -- including U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Don Beyer (VA-08), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Suhas Subra  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Military medical leaders strengthen global military health partnerships across Europe * Dr. David Smith, acting director of the Defense Health Agency, recently visited with military hospital and clinic teams in Europe to strengthen collaborations with military medical and host nation partners. Accompanied by key DHA leaders, Smith visited facilities in Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, and England. The   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Releases Q2 2025 State-level Credit Union Data Report * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Sept. 17, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration today released the second quarter state-level credit union data report for 2025. Report findings indicate that for federally insured credit unions, assets, and shares and deposits increased at the median over the year ending in the second quar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Reps. Neguse, McGovern, and Lee Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United * On Constitution Day, lawmakers resume push to ensure Congress and states can set reasonable limitations on political spending and influence by corporations on U.S. elections Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D-Colo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * NIWC Atlantic Training Enhances Reserve Radio Skills * PORTSMOUTH, Va. - From ship-to-shore communications to battlefield networks, the U.S. Navy relies on a complex web of radio systems to maintain its operational edge. At Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, the Radio Communications Integrated Product Team (RC IPT) is ensuring those vital connections remain strong by preparing Na  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * OPMED team developing modern solution for snakebite treatment * The Indo-Pacific region is a strategic imperative for the U.S. Department of Defense. Its vast geography covers more than 50% of the Earth's surface, making frontline medical treatment for use in austere environments a top-tier priority for both the DOD and combatant commanders shaping strategies to fight and win future conflicts. A vexi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Opening Remarks at Markup of Anti-Worker Bills Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 1723, H.R. 2958, H.R. 2869, H.R. 2844, H.R. 3495, and H.R.5169. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "The most recent data on in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee, Colleagues Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United * WASHINGTON, D.C. - SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 -- Today, on Constitution Day, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United v. FEC and rein in corporate influen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * ** Walkinshaw Appointed to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Today, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) was appointed to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. "Oversight is proud to welcome Congressman James Walkinshaw, a strong champion of our federal workforce, to our   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS21048) on Sept. 16, 2025, entitled "U.S. Special Operations Forces: Background and Considerations for Congress" by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut-Eppsteiner: * * * Summary Special Operations Forces (SOF) play a significant role in U.S. military operations. In 1986, Congress, concerned about the status of SOF within overall U.S. defense planning, passed legislation (P.L. 99-661) to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * UNITAS 2025 Strengthens Southcom Alliances * UNITAS 2025 began with an opening ceremony at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Sept. 15. UNITAS, Latin for unity, is the longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise in the world. This year, UNITAS is featuring approximately 8,000 personnel from 25 allied and partner nations, including multiple ships, submarines and aircraft. Forces will conduct operatio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine on New Reporting Regarding "Serious Safety Risks" at DCA * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement following new reporting by the Washington Post on the "serious safety risks" present at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on the night of the deadly crash over the Potomac River and the "political and economic   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Paul, Klobuchar & Schumer Refile Legislation to Challenge President Trump's Tariffs on Canada * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), as well as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), announced that their legislation to undo President Donald Trump's International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA)   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Hickenlooper Rips RFK Jr.'s Attacks on Vaccines, American Science in CDC Oversight Hearing * Hickenlooper on MSNBC : "This is a rampant denial of science..." Former CDC Director and former Chief Medical Officer testified before the Senate HELP Committee WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper called out Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s latest efforts to undermine Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * With Federal Workers Under Attack, Warner & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Union-Busting Executive * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the Protect America's Workforce Act - bipartisan legislation to repeal two un  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * With Federal Workers Under Attack, Warner, Kaine, & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) today introduced the Protect America's Workforce Act - bipartisan legisl  more