WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The America First Legal Foundation (AFL) has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) advocating for essential amendments to voter registration protocols to enhance election integrity. The AFL, a nonprofit law firm, argues that the current federal voter registration form is vulnerable and insufficiently protects against potential voter fraud. In the letter addressing the EAC, AFL urged the commission to require Documentary Proof of Ci  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan, Colleagues Urge Speaker Johnson to Address ACA Tax Credit Extensions * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined Reps. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and a coalition of House Republicans in sending a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson to put forward a solution to address the upcoming expiration of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits once  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Carrie Givhan, president of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Philadelphia Chapter, Pennsylvania, has submitted a nomination for Lorena Rodriguez De La Garza to serve on the U.S. Department of Transportation's Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT). The nomination emphasizes Rodriguez's commitment to advocacy and her extensive background in community engagement and leadership. Rodriguez currently holds the position of Director of Business  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the Religious and Historical Significance of Diwali * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize the historical and religious significance of Diwali. The Festival of Lights celebration, which began on Monday, October 20 this  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP), Harrisburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission opposing a petition to amend the National Mail Voter Registration Form to require documentary proof of citizenship. The proposal, submitted by the America First Legal Foundation, could impose new barriers for eligible voters, especially individuals with disabilities. In the letter addressed to the commission, DRP emphasized the importance of ensuri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * During Shutdown Stalemate, Rep. Summer Lee Meets with Furloughed IRS Workers, Recommits to Workers' Rights * PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 21, 2025 -- Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) met with members of local Chapter 34 of the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) to discuss the ongoing effects of the Republican-induced government shutdown on their livelihoods, families, and communiti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission opposing a proposed regulation that could restrict thousands of homeless individuals from registering to vote using the National Mail Voter Registration Form. HAP argues that the regulation, instigated by the America First Legal Foundation, would impose requirements that many homeless citizens do not have the means to meet. According  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-307) on the Power Plant Reliability Act (H.R. 3632), which aims to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service and to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 23,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-275) on the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act (H.R. 3427), which aims to require the Comptroller General of the U.S. to review all clean water-related technical assistance authorities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and for other purposes. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Roberta Carlson, director of state programs for Total Control Training Inc., Victorville, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requesting consideration for a role on the Motorcycle Advisory Committee (MAC). Carlson requested to be considered as one of the five representatives of units of state and local governments with expertise relating to highway safety issues, including motorcycle and motorcyclist safety.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued a report outlining the 2025-26 budget proposal presented by Governor Josh Shapiro, focusing on key investments to support education, public safety, economic growth, and energy leadership. The budget builds on previous bipartisan achievements to strengthen Pennsylvania's schools, attract businesses, and improve public services, while maintaining fiscal stability with $6.4 billion in the Rainy Day Fund. It emphasizes a cont  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Charles Faltenovich, director of Pennsylvania Fair Elections (PAFE), has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) expressing support for a petition requesting the EAC amend the federal voter registration form to require documentary proof of United States citizenship (DPOC). Faltenovich, whose organization is a nonpartisan association of Pennsylvania voters dedicated to election integrity, asserted that the EAC has both the authority and  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Colleen Anderson, Pennsylvania motorcycle safety program and licensing manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Harrisburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration supporting the nomination of Bobbie Carlson for the Motorcyclist Advisory Council. Anderson affirmed that Carlson's diverse background and experience have been an asset to the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program. Anderson noted that Carlso  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Commends University Leaders Rejection of Trump Attempt to Control and Intimidate Academia through Compact Agreement As of today, the majority of the universities that were initially offered a "compact" by President Trump formally rejected the offer of preferential treatment and funding in ex  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands President Trump Withdraw White Supremacist Paul Ingrassia's Nomination and Fire Him From Federal Government Leaked Texts Show Trump's Pick to Lead Office of the Special Counsel Professing Having a "Nazi Streak," But Ingrassia's White Supremacist Views Were Well-Documented Long Before Trump Nominate  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins County Executive Innamorato to Celebrate Day 500 of "500 in 500" Affordable Housing Initiative * PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 21, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined County Executive Sara Innamorato in celebrating the 500th day of the 500 in 500 initiative and announced the overwhelming success of the project. Launched in June 2024, 500 in 500 was a bold an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Ryan Mackenzie, Dusty Johnson Lead Effort to Pay Troops, Federal Employees During Government Shutdowns * Mackenzie, Johnson Lead Effort to Pay Troops, Federal Employees During Government Shutdowns Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, alongside Congressman Dusty Johnson (R - SD)  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, Sewell lead 54 Democrats demanding answers on $20 Billion Argentina Bailout * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) and Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri Sewell and 54 of their Democratic colleagues yesterday called on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide immediate answers regarding the Trump administration's $20 bi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Cosponsors Legislation to Stop Trump Administration from Purging Voter Rolls in Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) joined his colleagues in introducing legislation aimed at preventing the Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to purge state voter rolls and restrict the right to vote across the country. The Voter Purge Protection Act comes after the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently fi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Brett Robinson, executive director of the State Motorcycle Safety Association (SMSA), Indiana, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nominating Sunshine Beer for a seat on the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC). Robinson nominated Beer for the seat designated for a national motorcyclist association representative. Robinson stated he has had the privilege of working alongside the nominee for 17 years and atte  more