WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Fifty-three bankers association bankers associations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025, also known as the GENIUS Act. The associations have commended the legislative move, which establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, while emphasizing the necessity for a careful reflection of foundational concepts  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Applauds House Passage of LNG Bill * Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, legislation that safeguards America's energy security, protects West Texas jobs, and stops future administrations from weaponizing export permits to appease the radical Left. Click HERE to wa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Denounces the Horrors of Socialism * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement in support of H.Con.Res.58, a resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States, reaffirming his commitment as an original co-sponsor to defend American freedom and prosperity fro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Fights to Lower Health Care Costs, Increase Transparency * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act, bipartisan legislation to promote transparency in health care, crack down on anti-competitive practices, and remove restrictions preventing competition in health care markets. "Americans are paying too   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * As Democrat Politicians Deny DHS is Targeting the Worst of the Worst, ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Drug Traffickers, and Other Violent Thugs * 70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTONToday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44975) on Nov. 20, 2025, entitled "The Blue Slip Process for U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations, 1917-Present" by American National Government analyst Barry J. McMillion. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The blue slip process used by the Senate Judiciary Committee for U.S. circuit and district court nominations is of ongoing interest to Congress. Since at least 1917, the committee's  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Advocates for Animal Rights, Opposes Horse Slaughter * Helps Lead Legislation to Reduce Use of Live Animals in Research WASHINGTON Congressman Vern Buchanan, Co-Chair of the Animal Protection Caucus, recently led several legislative initiatives to continue his efforts in support of animal rights. He also led a letter to House Republican and Democrat leadership, as well as the Chairman a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill Requiring Sanctions Determinations for Iranian Regime Clerics Who Issued Sharia-Based Fatwas Against President Donald J. Trump and Other Leaders * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03), Europe Subcommittee Chairman on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a bill requiring the Administration to determine whether certain Iranian regime clerics should be Special De  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Nearly 200 House Democrats to Reverse Republican SNAP Cuts * Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined 192 of her Democratic colleagues led by Representatives Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Angie Craig (MN-02) to introduce the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 to repeal the devastating cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Progr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Testifies Before Congress To Remind Colleagues of Their Constitutional Duties * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) testified before the House Committee on the Judiciary to urge Congress to remember its purpose and to use its power to protect, support, and defend the people and the Constitution of the United States. Congresswoman Fletcher's full testimony is availa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Condemns Trump Administration for Slashing Funding for Addressing Student Hunger, Homelessness & Basic Needs * Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a member of the House Appropriations Committee that oversees government funding, condemned the Trump Administration's decision to cruelly eliminate the FY25 Basic Needs Grants, a program she secured funding for   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Budd Introduce Bill to Ban Terrorist Sympathizers from U.S. * AUSTIN - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act, which would expand a provision in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to make any member of or person who publicly endorses the terrorist activities of Hamas, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Palestine Islamic Jihad, o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues' Bill to Help Adjust Military Life Insurance for Inflation Heads to President's Desk * AUSTIN - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Angus King (I-ME) released the following statements after their Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act, which would help ensure life insurance packages for service members and veterans account for increases in  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Coons, Colleagues' Bill to Protect State and Local Judges Passes Senate * AUSTIN - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statements after their Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act, which would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Advances Rep. Goldman's S.P.E.E.D. for Broadband Infrastructure Act * WASHINGTON, DC This week, the House Energy and Commerce Committees' Communications and Technology Subcommittee voted to advance Congressman Craig Goldman's (R-TX) Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment (S.P.E.E.D.) for Broadband Infrastructure Act. This bill helps expand high-speed i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- 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 * Region 2 Projects Contribute to National Progress on Delivering Clean Air, Land and Water New York, N.Y. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 100 additional environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Follow-up Statement from Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Crockett released the following statement: "Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out with concern regarding the incident at my office yesterday. Capitol Police has investigated and determined there is no present threat. We will continue to remain vigilant. I also want to thank the U.S. Capitol Pol  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: EPA and Army Corps Announce Clear WOTUS Definition to Protect Water Resources and Accelerate Economic Growth * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, together with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, announced a proposed rule that would establish a clear, durable, common-sense definition of "waters of the Unit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * The Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging California Laws Providing In-State Tuition, Scholarships, and Subsidized Loans for Illegal Aliens Today, The United States is challenging California laws providing in-state tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans for illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same re  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $15,856 grant for renovations to Louise rice mill Nonprofit Louise Beautification will help transform local landmark into a vibrant community gathering space * WHARTON COUNTY, Texas - The historic Louise rice mill soon will get a new roof that will help make it available to host community events year-round, thanks to a $15,856 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Palacios Preservation Association for outdoor historical exhibit New Caboose Corner display in Railroad Park will share Palacios history, support downtown revitalization * PALACIOS, Texas - The Palacios Preservation Association soon will construct an open-air exhibit on Palacios history in Caboose Corner in Railroad Park, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $3,920 grant to Palacios Community Hub for rainwater catchment systems New systems will support community programming, enhance outdoor learning spaces * PALACIOS, Texas - The Palacios Community Hub soon will construct two permanent rainwater catchment systems to support its community garden and outdoor programming, thanks to a $3,920 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Escobar Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Address Deadly Hate Crimes by Closing Dangerous Loophole * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the Disarm Hate Act, legislation aimed at addressing hate-motivated gun violence in communities across the United States. The bill would protect vulnerable communities by closing a dangerous gap in federal law, prohi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Online Seller of Infant Formula Pleads Guilty to Smuggling and Violating FDA Prior Notice Requirements * Able Groupe Inc., a company that sold infant formula on the website LittleBundle.com, pleaded guilty today to two felony charges for smuggling European infant formula and importing it into the United States in violation of FDA's Prior Notice Requirements. According to court documents, Able Gro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Davids Lead 88 Lawmakers in Urging Protection of Electric Vehicle Investments in Bipartisan Surface Transportation Negotiations * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Sharice Davids (D-Kan.-03) led 88 lawmakers in pushing Senate Environment and Public Works and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership to protect electric vehi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Unlock Our Domestic LNG Potential Passes Through the U.S. House * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) legislation to slash red tape, streamline American LNG exports, and prevent a future LNG export ban like the one imposed by former President Biden passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. This is the seventh bill Congressman Pfluger ha  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Protect American Intelligence Assets * WASHINGTON Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Intelligence Community Property Security Act to address a critical gap in federal law by establishing clear penalties for trespassing on U.S. intelligence community (IC) properties. In 2023, counterintelligence reports identified more than one hundred espionage  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Joins 88 Lawmakers in Urging Protection of Electric Vehicle Investments in Bipartisan Surface Transportation Negotiations * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) joined 88 lawmakers in pushing Senate Environment and Public Works and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership to protect electric vehicle (EV) investments while reauthorizing bipartisan surfa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee and Bicameral Coalition Reintroduce Disarm Hate Act * WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), along with Representatives James Clyburn (SC-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), John Garamendi (CA-08), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), David Min (CA-47), and Nike  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Min Lead 43 Representatives in Letter Demanding Answers on the Trump Administration's Systemic Pattern of Deaths in ICE Detainment Facilities * WASHINGTON D.C. - Following the deaths of Ismael Ayala-Uribe and Gabriel Garcia-Aviles who were both held in ICE custody at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and Dave Min (CA-47) lead 43 number of their colleagues  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Min, Chu Lead 43 Representatives in Letter Demanding Answers on Systemic Pattern of Deaths in ICE Detainment Facilities * Washington, D.C. Following the death of Gabriel Garcia-Aviles, a constituent of Representative Dave Min (CA-47), in ICE custody, Reps. Min and Judy Chu (CA-28) are leading 43 of their colleagues in a letter to DHS Sec. Kristi Noem and Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Announces Roundtable on Rule 611 of Regulation NMS at the University of Austin * The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it will hold a roundtable on Dec. 16, 2025, to discuss Rule 611 of Regulation NMS and other, associated rules and regulatory requirements. This roundtable is a follow-up to the SEC's Sept. 18, 2025, Roundtable on Trade-Through Prohibitions. The r  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz: Over $1.2 billion in BEAD Funding to Texas Will Boost Connection * WASHINGTON D.C. - The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the approval of Texas' proposal to use over $1.2 billion of funding to deliver universal high-speed internet access through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Chairman Cruz's over  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Rep. Crockett on Threat at D.C. Office * Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Crockett issued the following statement: "Today an individual showed up to my D.C. office and made white supremacist threats and hand gestures. Everyone is safe, and I want to thank Capitol Police for their swift response. But let me be crystal clear: this cannot become the norm. We're living in a t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * USDA Update on Coordinated Federal Response To Protect United States From New World Screwworm * WASHINGTON, D.C., November 21, 2025The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in close collaboration with our interagency partners and Mexico's El Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA), has made considerable progress   more