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. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * 'We Must Do Both:' Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz Talks AI Acceleration, Risk Management at Axios and Politico Summits September 19, 2025 'AI is coming whether you like it or not. And so the question is, which nation wins the race?' U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week joined Axios and Po  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force experiments with AI, boosts battle management speed and accuracy * LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The Air Force wrapped up the second Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, known as DASH 2, a fast-paced experiment exploring how artificial intelligence can help operators make faster, smarter decisions in complex battlespaces. DASH 2 proved hu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Army Enhances Border Security Through Partnership, Unique Capabilities * Joint Task Force Southern Border demonstrates an unprecedented level of interoperability with partner agencies as part of their whole-of-government approach to secure the southern border. From the headquarters down to squad-sized elements directly on the border, task force personnel are working alongside U.S. Border Patrol every day, e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Welcomes Lubbock Pastor Elliott Powell as Guest Chaplain for House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04) welcomed Lubbock Rev. Elliott Powell of Westminster Presbyterian Church to the United States Capitol to serve as guest chaplain for the House of Representatives where he opened the Hou  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing, Senator Murray Blasts Trump for Undermining K-12 Outcomes Across America * Senator Murray : "The fact of the matter is: the state of Education under President Trump is in shambles." WATCH : Senator Murray discusses how Trump has systemically undermined K-12 education Washington, D.C. -- Today, at a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing to examine   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan, bicameral bill would improve Medicare Advantage billing * WASHINGTON - Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) and Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) yesterday introduced the bipartisan Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act, a bill to improve Medicare Advantage's (MA) billing practices, offer certainty to health c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1407) on Sept. 19, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - August 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in August in 3 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Seventeen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 9 states had   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Leads Commerce Committee Democrats in Demanding FCC Chairman Carr Testify "As the Committee with jurisdiction over the FCC, it is our constitutional duty to conduct oversight over this matter and demand Chairman Carr answer for this unprecedented attack on the First Amendment." * U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report on Sept. 18, 2025, entitled "The Estimated Effects of Enacting Selected Health Coverage Policies on the Federal Budget and on the Number of People With Health Insurance." Here are excerpts: * * * Honorable Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader, United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510 Honorable Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member, Committee on the Budget, United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510 Honorable   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Stands Where He's Stood: Protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security * (Washington, D.C.) -- On Friday, September 19, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor, reaffirming that he continues to stand firmly in protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar on Resolution Condemning Political Violence * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "I always have and always will unequivocally, in the strongest possible terms, condemn political violence of any kind. I'm proud to support the resolution introduced by Representative Marc Veasey, which lists and denounces some   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Releases Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Republican resolution on Charlie Kirk: "My Catholic faith has been central to my personal and political values. I do not wear my faith on my sleeve and rarely reference it, but I do what I can to follow the lesson of Matthew 25:40, 'Truly I tell yo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Releases Statement on Republican Government Funding Bill * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after voting against the Republican proposal to temporarily fund the government: "Today, I again voted against the same partisan, temporary government funding bill that Republicans passed on a party-line vote in March. This is not a 'clean,' st  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Op-Ed: 'Big Beautiful Bill' is a Big Win for Texas on Border Security * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman touting the provision he spearheaded in Washington to reimburse Texas for the billions of taxpayer dollars spent to secure the border during the Biden-Harris administration's dereliction of duty, which was signed into law as p  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz File Amicus Brief in Support of Texas' New Congressional Map * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) filed an amicus brief in the case of the League of United Latin American Citizens v. Texas in support of the State of Texas, not federal courts, having the authority to draw congressional district maps as granted by the Constitution. A copy of the brief can be found her  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Ossoff Introduce Bill to Support Foster Youth * U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) introduced their Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act, which would require states to measure and publicly report on children who have been separated from their parents in so-called "hidden foster care arrangements," or the placement of a child with a caregiver informally, to ensure their wellbeing and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Name of Product: IcyBreeze Buddy Portable Misting Fans Hazard: The misting fan can overheat while charging and ignite, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: September 18, 2025 Units: About 22,600 Consumer Contact: IcyBreeze at 817-900-2664 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at support@icybreeze.com, or visit https://www.icybreeze.com and   more

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: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Homewise Award $30K to Nonprofit that Helps Entrepreneurs Start Food Service Businesses * FHLB Dallas and Homewise awarded $30,000 in Partnership Grant Program funding to Street Food Institute at a ceremonial check presentation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, September 19, 2025  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Lankford, Colleagues Move to Safeguard Students' Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.), Tim Scott (R-S.C) and their colleagues to introduce the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 to ensure religious student organizations will not face discrimination on college campuses. "Religious liberty i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: The U.S. Must Develop and Advance Artificial Intelligence to Dominate the Tech Race Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation held a hearing titled "Shaping Tomorrow: The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR 'EQUAL CAMPUS ACCESS ACT' * Miss. Senator Cosponsors Bill to Safeguard Students' Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) in introducing legislation to ensure public colleges and universities cannot withhold recognition, access to fa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI | HUD Hosts Historic Innovative Housing Showcase, Underscores Commitment to Harnessing Innovation to Reduce Housing Costs The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) hosted its annual Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall welcoming more than 5,000 people, including policymakers, industry leaders, media, and members of the public. Themed, "The America  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Cruz, Padilla, Schmitt, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Designate Route 66 a National Historic Trail * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act. Companion legislation is being led in the House by Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL). Route 66 was est  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Risch, colleagues applaud European sanctions on Iran * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and 48 other Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the French, German and British foreign ministers thanking them for initiating snapback sanctions on Iran, and urging them to keep pressure until they achieve the elimination of Iran's nuclear weapons  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Votes to Protect Service Members and Prevent Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (link is external), which funds the federal government until November 21, 2025: "While it's unfortunate that Congress must rely on another continuing   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Road to Identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas New publications identify 21,000 acres in the Gulf of America and off Southern California as Aquaculture Opportunity Areas. Today, NOAA identified 13 Aquaculture Opportunity Areas totaling more than 21,000 acres in U.S. federal waters of the Gulf of America and off Southern California. * Final Programmatic Environmen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Champions America First Reforms in State Department Reauthorization * WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) delivered major victories for the America First agenda by advancing critical reforms that restore accountability and transparency within the State Department. Congress has not reauthorized the State Department since 2002, and this bill makes essential policy u  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Introduces Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Texans * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced legislation to lower prescription drug prices for Texans and ensure everyone has affordable access to the medication they need. The bipartisan, bicameral Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act would improve patient access to lo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Statement on Passage of CR * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Resolution to fund the government: "Today, nearly every single House Democrat voted against the Continuing Resolution to fund the government. It's ironic, now that they are no longer in power, Democrats seem to have forgotten their   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls, Aviation Subcommittee Chairman, Reintroduces the Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, reintroduced the Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act, which would raise the retirement age of commercial pilots from 65 to 67, while still maintaining the same rigorous medical and training requirements a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Moore Lead Bicameral Amicus Supporting Idaho, West Virginia Title IX SCOTUS Case * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Representative Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) today filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the cases Little v. Hecox and State of West Virginia v. B.P.J. The brief supports the States of Idaho and West Virginia in defending their laws preserving Title IX prot  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. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Lankford Move to Safeguard Students' Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.), along with Congressman Tim Walberg (R-Minn.) and their colleagues, today introduced the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 to ensure that religious student organizations will not face discrimination on college campuses. "F  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Rick Scott, 49 Senate Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Encouraging U.K. Prime Minister Starmer to Work with President Trump to Free Jimmy Lai * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and 49 of their bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him to work closely with Pres  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Designate Route 66 a National Historic Trail * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) introduced a bill to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. Route 66 was established on November 11, 1926, and was one of the original highways in the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * SST Leaders Express Security Concerns Over Foreign Theft of Critical Cancer Research Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick sent a letter to MD Anderson Cancer Center regarding the recent theft and tampering of proprie  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Undeterred by Political Stunts and Obstruction of Law Enforcement, ICE Continues to Arrest Worst of Worst * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue to arrest the worst of the worst dangerous criminal illegal aliens across the country despite agitators and radical sanctuary politicians attempting to obstruct law enforcement. "Yesterday, while Democrat lawma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Gillibrand, Blumenthal Lead Calls to Halt Experiment to Undermine Traditional Medicare Ranking Members Lead 18 Senate Democrats as Trump Administration Moves Ahead with WISeR Experiment, Which Hands Health Care Decisions to AI and Private Health Insurance Companies for Doctors and Seniors in Traditional Medicare * Senate Finance Committee Ranking   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Lankford, Scott Push to Ensure Equal Rights for Faith-Based Student Groups on College Campuses * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) recently introduced the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 to ensure that religious student organizations will not face discrimination on college campuses. "America's college campuses should be places  more