WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration * The Ohio River Basin, spanning 55 congressional districts across 15 states, is the nation's largest body of water to receive no dedicated federal funding WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 18, 2025) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Erin Houchin   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Erin Houchin (IN-09), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Mike Rulli (OH-06), and Mark Messmer (IN-08) to fund the economic and environmental restoration of the Ohio River. The  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Ranked Most Effective Democratic House Member on Macroeconomic Policy * WASHINGTON, DC - The nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) (link is external) has released its new Interest & Legislative Effectiveness Scores (ILES) for the 118th Congress, finding that Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, is the most effective Democratic law  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Mackenzie Leads Hearing on Strengthening E-Verify to Protect American Workers * Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, held a hearing titled " E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America." The hearing examined how strengthening and expanding the E-Verify program can help ensure lawful hiring practic  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Announces $1.2 Million for New Recreation Center, Water Treatment System * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that two of his requested community projects successfully received more than $1.2 million in federal funding. The Ambridge Borough Recreational Center in Beaver County will receive $1,015,000, and $200,000 will help finance Tarentum's   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton to Bondi: Investigate Counterfeit Drugs * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 November 19, 2025 Washington, D.C. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging an investigation into the surge of illicit counterfeit drugs and drug ingredients entering the United States from unregistered foreign entities, primarily Communist China. Counterfeit dr  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Ecker Measure to Keep Estate Proceeds Local Heads to Governor's Desk for Signature * HARRISBURG - An initiative conceived in Adams County to direct estates of residents who die without a will or heirs to charities in their home counties, rather than going to the state's General Fund, is one step away from becoming law, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Abbottstown) said. "Although it's uncommon, som  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against University of Pennsylvania Over Antisemitic Work Environment * Federal agency seeks court order for information relating to potential witnesses and victims of antisemitic harassment on campus PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the filing of an action in federal court to enforce a subpoe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- 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 * DALLAS, TEXAS (November 19, 2025) - Monday, 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 agenc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve a limited maintenance plan (LMP) submitted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). This plan is a revision to Delaware's state implementation plan (SIP) and addresses the New Castle County portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE area (Philadelphia Area). The proposal is intended to ensure the area maintains the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed to approve a request from the Pennsylvania to redesignate the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, nonattainment area to attainment for the 2012 annual fine particulate matter (PM2.5) national ambient air quality standard. This action follows the submittal of the redesignation request by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on behalf of the Allegheny County Health Department. The EPA'  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued consumer finance data in November 2025 entitled "Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey." Here are excerpts: * * * The data presented in the October 2025 LIFE Survey Report reveal ongoing declines in respondents' general outlook compared with last year. We note several key observations about consumers' financial lives over the past 12 months, including  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a working paper in November 2025 entitled "Single-Family REITs and Local Housing Markets." Here are excerpts: * * * We study the rise of single-family real estate investment trusts (SF-REITs) using a novel property-level dataset. SF-REITs tend to buy homes in neighborhoods near city centers, where housing supply is relatively elastic and residents are on the lower rung  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a working paper in November 2025 entitled "The Great Reshuffle: Remote Work and Residential Sorting." Here are excerpts: * * * This paper studies the significance of migration in evaluating the welfare impacts of remote work. By analyzing individual location history data, we first document an increase in net migration toward suburbs and smaller cities in the United Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Reform to Address Underfunding of Pediatric Cancer Research * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Cancer Caucus, today introduced the bipartisan Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2025, landmark legislation ensuring that federal cancer research dollars dedicated to pediatric cancer are aligned with the percentag  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Flick, Policy Committee Hold Hearing on Child Custody Reform, Underscore Importance of Shared Parenting * HARRISBURG The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a hearing yesterday to examine House Bill 1499, legislation sponsored by Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) to reform Pennsylvania's child custody laws and ensur  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Approves Final Consent Order in ACT-Giant Eagle Deal * The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order that resolves antitrust concerns surrounding Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s (ACT) $1.57 billion acquisition of 270 retail fuel outlets from grocery store chain Giant Eagle, Inc. (Giant Eagle). ACT currently operates more than 7,100 stores in the United States, primarily under the Circle   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Congresswoman Hageman's Bill to Overturn Biden-Era Buffalo RMPA * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed H.J. Res. 130, which repeals the Biden-era Buffalo Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced this joint resolution alongside Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and John Barrasso (R-WY). "The House's passage of H.J.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Leads Bipartisan Effort to Properly Fund Pediatric Cancer Research * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2025, landmark legislation ensuring that federal cancer research dollars dedicated to pediatric cancer are aligned with the percentage of Americans under 18. "No parent or child shoul  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs Call Meta Monopoly Decision 'Dead Wrong and Dangerous' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released the following statement concerning Judge James Boasberg's ruling against the Federal Trade Commission in its challenge to Meta's soc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Under Trump, Families Have Already Spent An Average of $700 More Due to Inflation The Joint Economic Committee - Minority released a new report finding that the average U.S. household has already spent $700 more in the first eight months under President Trump. On the campaign trail, the President claimed that he would "bring the cost o  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity Forgives Budget Bridge Loan Interest Treasury's Budget Bridge Loan Program helped 62 organizations maintain operations during budget impasse * Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that Treasury is waiving interest charges for the 62 organizations who received funding through Treasury's Budget Bridge Loan Program. Treasury disbursed  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Rabb hails Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit * HARRISBURG, Nov. 19 - As an unwavering advocate for tax policy reform, state Rep. Chris Rabb is celebrating the creation of the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, a policy he championed years before it was included in the 2025-26 state budget. "This is a victory worth celebrating as we continue to fight to create a fairer tax syst  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Rapp Provides Update on Health Committee Action on Rare Disease Screenings, Cell Phones in Schools * HARRISBURG Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced today two bills to add two rare diseases to Pennsylvania's Newborn Screening Program have unanimously cleared the committee. House Bill 1715 would add Duchenne muscular dys  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Reichard Bill Streamlines Care for Injured Workers, Decreases Costs * HARRISBURG - To improve outcomes for workers who are injured on the job, and drive down health care costs, Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) has introduced legislation to reform part of Pennsylvania's workers' compensation law. House Bill 1998 would improve the workers' compensation system by providing an option for emp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Foushee, Mackenzie Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Military Families * WASHINGTON, DC (November 19, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) introduced the Military Family Diaper Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing access to diapers for military families facing financial strain. The bill would establish   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Rivera bill to help Pa. seniors maintain Rx benefits to become law * HARRISBURG, Nov. 19 - Legislation championed by state Rep. Nikki Rivera, D-Lancaster, to ensure that older Pennsylvanians do not lose their eligibility for the state's prescription drug programs is headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro to be signed into law. Rivera's H.B. 923 will shield seniors from losing PACE and PACENE  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McCormick Applauds President Trump's Modification to the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs with Respect to Cocoa Products * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following President Trump's modifications to reciprocal tariffs with respect to certain agricultural products, Senator Dave McCormick issued the following statement: "President Trump's recent decision to modify the scope of tariffs with respect to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McCormick Joins Three Bipartisan Caucuses Focused on Conservation * WASHINGTON, D.C., November 17, 2025 - Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) has joined three bipartisan congressional caucuses: the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus, the Congressional Sportsmen Caucus and the Senate Stewardship Caucus. All three caucuses emphasize collaboration across party lines on issues involving conservation  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Budd introduce bicameral, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. biopharmaceutical manufacturing * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Biomanufacturing Excellence Act, which would promote U.S. leadership in biotechnology and strengthen domestic biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Biotechnology will shape how the United S  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Secures Major Policy Wins in 2025-26 Budget, Expanding Educator Workforce, Strengthening Literacy Initiatives, & Reforming Cyber Charter Law Updates to the Public School Code will bolster the educator workforce, expand literacy supports, ensure the health and safety of students, and save money for school districts across the Commonwealth. * A  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Votes to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The House of Representatives passed the bill, which would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein, with overwhelming, nearly unanimous support. "Transparency is essential for a trustworthy and accounta  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 1240) entitled "Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad Co. - Abandonment Exemption - In Fayette County, Pennsylvania": * * * Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad Company (SWP) filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon approximately 1.87 miles of rail line near Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., extending (1) appro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Bonamici Recognize November as National Career Development Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), co-chairs of the bipartisan House Career and Technical Education Caucus, today introduced a resolution recognizing November as National Career Development Month. National Career Development Month marks an important time   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a proposed rule to revise the regulations that define the scope of waters federally covered under the Clean Water Act. This action is being taken to implement the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The agencies aim to increase Clean Water Act program predictability and consistency by clarifying the definition of "waters of the U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Robert G. Gish, medical director of the Hepatitis B Foundation, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) urging the ACIP to maintain the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccination in the United States. Gish asserts that the universal birth dose is simple, safe, and highly effective, providing protection for every baby regardless of perceived risk and mitigating gaps in   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards more than $10.5M in grants to support mine safety, health training across the nation * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration has awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to organizations in 45 states, the Navajo Nation, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to reduce mining accidents, inju  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expressing concerns over proposed revisions to regulations governing ethylene oxide (EtO). The USW, as the largest industrial union in North America, stands on behalf of workers exposed to vario  more