WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: 2026 Tax Refunds Projected to be Largest Ever Tax filers could expect an extra $1,000 bump to their tax refund next year, in what could be a record-breaking tax refund season. In total, the working families tax cuts will give American taxpayers $191 billion in net new tax relief in 2026. This level of tax relief will go a   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Delivers Additional 100 Top Environmental Accomplishments, 300 Environmental Wins Now Highlighted Since President Trump Took Office in January * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 100 additional environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved in the last 100 days, recognizing 300 days of fulfilling the agency's statutory obligation  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Graves Applauds Trump Administration's Action to Provide Clarity on Waters of the United States * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today commended the Trump Administration for its proposed rule to define Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) in a manner that will provide much needed cla  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * My DCMA: Karen Yamnitz, performance improvement officer * ST. LOUIS - My DCMA showcases the Defense Contract Management Agency's experienced and dedicated workforce and highlights what being a part of the national defense team means to them. Today, Karen Yamnitz shares her story. My name is Karen Yamnitz, and this is my DCMA. In my position as a performance improvement officer, I produce, organ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Warren, Sanders, Over 40 Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to End Plans to Sell Federal Student Loan Portfolio * Bicameral letter warns that "sale would be a giveaway to wealthy insiders at the expense of working-class borrowers and taxpayers." "Time and again, the Trump Administration has put the interests of well-connected, wealthy insiders ahead of working families." Text of Lett  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Leads Colleagues in Calling for the Suspension, Impeachment of Judge Boasberg * 'There is Precedent to Suspend a Judge Pending Impeachment' WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, and colleagues wrote to D.C. Circuit Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan calling for the administrative suspension of Chief Judge Jam  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * T&I Republican Leaders Commend Trump Administration's Action to Provide Clarity on Waters of the United States Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republican leaders today commended the Trump Administration for its proposed rule to define Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) in a manner that will   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Bipartisan Social Security Reforms Will Ensure Agency Better Serves Children, Families, and Seniors Americans - including children - will be better served by the Social Security Administration (SSA) when it comes to protecting against identity theft and planning for retirement thanks to legislation recently passed by the Ways and M  more