WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Four wildlife advocacy groups have submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service regarding critical habitat designations essential for the survival of the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). This urgent appeal comes in response to the agency's recent ninety-day finding that acknowledges substantial scientific information backing the petition to revise critical habitat areas for this endangered species. On August 25, 2025, the service signal  more

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 -- 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 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Calls for Action to Lower Health Costs for Americans * WASHINGTON Today on the House floor, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, urged Congress to take decisive action against skyrocketing healthcare costs. In the speech, Congressman Bean warned that Washington's habit of pouring taxpayer money into broken programs has fueled America's affordability  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * BILIRAKIS AND COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT LOW-INCOME SENIORS' ACCESS TO UNBIASED MEDICARE ASSISTANCE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced the Senior Savings Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize critical outreach and assistance programs under the M  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Peters Launch Inquiry into Trump Staffer Paul Ingrassia's Interference in Federal Investigation of Andrew & Tristian Tate * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, yesterday launched   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. 20 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor Blasts Trump Administration's Illegal Plan to Open Florida's Coast to Offshore Drilling * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today strongly condemned the Trump Administration's proposal to open areas off Florida's Gulf Coast to offshore oil and gas drilling. "President Trump is selling out Floridians to boost the profits of Big Oil donors. Floridians banned oil and gas drilling in state waters   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks send letter to Secretary Rubio urging engagement in support of Jamaica's recovery following Hurricane Melissa. Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging U.S. engagement in support of Jamaica's re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Delivers Floor Speech Honoring the Life of Gaston County Paramedic Mary Jolly * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) delivered a floor speech to honor the life and heroism of Gaston County Paramedic Mary Jolly, who passed away after being struck by a car as she was rendering aid on the side of I-95 in Florida.Remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker,  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 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Democracy in Peril: Chairwoman Salazar Highlights Urgent Threats to Honduras Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Chairwoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) led the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere in a public hearing revealing alarming threats to Honduras's democracy, then held a press conference to warn that the nation's upcoming elections are in jeopardy unless strong safeguards are enforced.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Commends House Passage of Resolution That Denounces the Horrors of Socialism * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement on Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's (FL-27) resolution ( H.Con.Res. 58 (link is external) ), of which he is an original cosponsor, denouncing socialism and opposing implementation of socialist policies in the United States:  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

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 22 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $23.5 Million to Support Critical Infrastructure in Three Communities Citrus County receives $16.4 million through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program and the City of Newberry and Levy County receive a total of $7.1 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund * Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $23.5 milli  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Rep. Salazar's Resolution Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar's (FL-27) resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism, H. Con. Res. 58 (link is external), has passed the House of Representatives, in a strong 285-98 vote, reaffirming that socialist policies are fundamentally incompatible with America's founding principles. The res  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Reintroduces Legislation to Reduce Homeowners Insurance Costs for Florida Families * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) reintroduced his Natural Disaster Risk Reinsurance Act, legislation designed to lower homeowners' insurance premiums, help families afford to stay in their homes, and stabilize Florida's collapsing insurance market. Florida currently faces th  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 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Ron Johnson Lead Resolution Slamming Wasteful Earmark Spending * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott led Senators Mike Lee and Ron Johnson in a resolution opposing the wasteful practice of earmarks in Congress, which have been abused by Democrats for years to include billions of taxpayer dollars in federal spending on thousands of liberal pet projects and special i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * U.K. Citizen Indicted for $2.7M Telehealth Scheme * A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida returned an indictment Wednesday charging a U.K. citizen for his role in a conspiracy to submit fraudulent claims for telehealth services associated with prescriptions for genetic testing and for causing the submission of false Medicare enrollment documents. According to the indictment, Mare  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Vohra Wound Physicians and its Owner Agree to Pay $45M to Settle Fraud Allegations of Overbilling for Wound Care Services * Dr. Ameet Vohra and his companies, including Vohra Wound Physicians Management LLC (Vohra), have agreed to pay $45 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing the submission of claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary surgica  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster and Florida Members Highlight Concerns Over Gulf of America Oil Drilling * Washington, D.C. Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, along with Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) and Florida Representatives Neal Dunn, Mike Haridolpolos, Vern Buchanan, Laurel Lee, Scott Franklin, and Byron Donalds are urging President Donald Trump to withdraw the blocks within the Eastern Gulf Test an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Denounce Socialism * Washington, D.C. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res.58, a resolution cosponsored by Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, that denounces the horrors of socialism. "Socialism has never, and will never work," said Rep. Webster. "In contrast, capitalism has lifted millions out of poverty, empowered families to build better lives, and co  more