DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $2 Million Affordable Housing Program Grant from FHLB Dallas and Comerica Bank Helps Launch Affordable Housing for Low-Income Seniors * FHLB Dallas' Senior Affordable Housing Analyst Alex Fitzgerald (third from left) and Comerica Bank's Vice President Sineria Ordonez (first from right) joined New Hope Housing and community leaders at   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, Lawmakers Recognize National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Representatives Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) and Ashley Hinson (R-IA-01), alongside Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing September 19 as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * C&T Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Streamlining Broadband Permitting Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing titled Examining Solutions to Expedite Broadband Permitting. "Closing the digital divide has long  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing on Streamlining Broadband Permitting Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, delivered the following opening statement at today's   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Edwards Votes in Favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) voted to keep the federal government funded and continue critical Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. "Every vote I cast is focused on the needs of Western North Carolina. Our mountain communities need federal resources to continue rebuild  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Haridopolos Votes to Strengthen Law and Order in Washington, D.C. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Mike Haridopolos joined House Republicans in voting for four bills codifying President Donald Trump's successful efforts to reduce violent crime in Washington, D.C., and reform D.C.'s broken justice system. "President Trump promised to restore law and order, and House Repu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Documented Dreamers * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined with Reps. Deborah Ross (D-NC), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Ami Bera (D-CA), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) introduced their bipartisan America's CHILDREN Act, legislation that will protect ch  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Releases Statement on Vote to Honor Charlie Kirk and Condemn Political Violence * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after voting for H. Res. 719 (link is external), a resolution condemning the assassination of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk and honoring his life and legacy:  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Taxpayers * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 5371 (link is external), the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, a measure that prevents a government shutdown and ensures critical federal services continue operating through Novem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Keep Government Open, Continue Helene Rebuilding Efforts * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Moore voted to pass a Continuing Resolution (H.R. 5371) to keep the government open and funded through November 21, 2025. The resolution ensures that critical services, including disaster relief funding, continue without interruption -- a priority for Congressman   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Republican Shutdown Bill * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against House Republicans' partisan continuing resolution: "For months, Trump and Congressional Republicans have taken a chainsaw to the services that North Carolina relies on, including FEMA, the VA, Medicaid, and SNAP. Now, they are refusing to work with Democrats on bipartisan leg  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Combat Fentanyl-Laced Pill Production * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jerry Moran (R-KS), John Fetterman (D-PA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Chris Coons (D-DE) today introduced their Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act, which would help stop the production of counterfeit and fentanyl-laced pills and make it easier for federal law enforcement t  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ divisions of Coastal Management, Water Resources announce actions on Mid-Currituck Bridge * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) issued a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)/Dredge and Fill Law permit for the Mid-Currituck Bridge. In a separate action, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) issued a Cle  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Announces Additional $64.2 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security announced an additional $64.2 million for Hurricane Helene recovery project reimbursements in Western North Carolina. This funding brings the amount released to more than $228 million in the l  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 20 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * City Council Approves Sale for Future Housing Development on John Dimrey Drive Greensboro's City Council approved the sale of City-owned land at 1004-1028 John Dimrey Dr. to Prosperity Alliance and True Homes at its September 16 meeting. The developers will purchase the land for $270,000 to build 15 new, single-family homes on the site. "Prosperity Alliance and True Homes' proje  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds House Passage of Government Funding Package * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to fund the federal government. "The House has successfully voted to keep the government running and deliver on our agenda to put the American people first," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Leads Effort to NC General Assembly Urging an Override of Governor Stein's Veto of School Choice Tax Credit Eligibility * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-09), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Mark Harris (NC-08), Addison McDowell (NC-06), and Tim Moore (NC-14), sent a letter to Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representative  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Paul, Ross, Miller-Meeks Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Documented Dreamers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Rand Paul (R-Ky.), along with U.S. Representatives Deborah Ross (D-N.C.-02) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa-01), reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Votes Against Assault on Healthcare in GOP Continuing Resolution * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) voted against the Republican-led continuing resolution that fails to address the urgent healthcare needs of everyday Americans, including the looming expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies that would cost the average enrolled fam  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Opposes GOP's Partisan Stopgap Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, DC (September 19, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican short-term government funding bill, H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. "Today, House Republicans chose to push forward a partisan spending   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Sherman Demand Disaster Assistance for California, in Government Funding Package * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and Brad Sherman (CA-32) sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune demanding that any Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package include supplemental disaster assistance for California and victims across the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross Joins Colleagues in Introducing Redistricting Reform Act * Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in introducing the Redistricting Reform Act of 2025. This legislation would prohibit mid-decade redistricting nationwide and require every state to establish independent redistricting. She spoke at a press conference, highlighting extreme, partisan gerryma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Padilla, Miller-Meeks, Paul, & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Documented Dreamers * Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (Deborah Ross (NC-02), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Maria Salazar (FL-27), Ami Bera (CA-06), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced their bipartisan America's CHILDREN Act. This legislation will protect the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Budd, Cortez Masto Lead Bipartisan Fight to Strengthen DoD Report on Communist China's Military Developments * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the bipartisan China Military Powers Transparency Act to extend and update the Department of Defense's (DoD) Annual Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS21048) on Sept. 18, 2025, entitled "U.S. Special Operations Forces: Background and Considerations for Congress" by Military Ground Forces specialist Andrew Feickert: * * * 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 s  more