WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12623) on Dec. 11, 2025, by American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl. Here are excerpts: * * * The 2026 Census Test The U.S. Census Bureau begins planning for an upcoming Decennial Census of Population and Housing more than a decade prior to the census year. Over the cycle of each decennial census, this process includes the following phases: early planning; design   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Statement on Kilmar Abrego Garcia Release from ICE Custody * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, following the news that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from ICE custody after District Judge Paula Xinis' ruling, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement: "Due process at work. I traveled to El Salvador because Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case was always about more than one   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Democratic Congressional Delegation Calls for Formal Congressional Investigation into DHS Use of Force and Obstruction of Oversight * WASHINGTON - Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly joined Representatives Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) in sending a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Homeland Secu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Reintroduces Bill to Designate Chiricahua National Park * WASHINGTON - Congressman Juan Ciscomani reintroduced his legislation to officially designate Chiricahua National Monument as Chiricahua National Park, reaffirming Arizona's commitment to protecting one of the state's most iconic natural treasures while boosting tourism and economic opportunity for Southeastern Arizona. "Chiricah  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Joins Starbucks Baristas at Picket Line in Gilbert, AZ * GILBERT - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Starbucks union baristas and community allies on the picket line in Gilbert, AZ in solidarity with their ongoing, open-ended unfair labor practice strike protesting Starbucks' historic union busting and failure to finalize a fair union contract. The Red Cup Rebellion, launched on No  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Leads Colleagues in Demanding Answers Over Trump's Commutation of Convicted Fraudster David Gentile * Senators to Trump: "The commutation of David Gentile's sentence is legally indefensible, morally reprehensible, and a crushing blow to the thousands of victims whose lives he destroyed." "They will not forget that when they needed their government to stand with them against the man who st  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * House Committee on Natural Resources Considers North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 * On October 9, 2025, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 to expedite rebuilding efforts at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon following the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire. The legislation aims to remove bureaucratic hurdles by streamlining the federal contracting process. Specifically, it would   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Heinrich Speaks at Semafor's Principals Event on Permitting Reform * PHOTOS HERE WASHINGTON Last night, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke at Semafor's Principals Live - Powering America's Future event in D.C. about permitting reform legislation in Congress. During the fireside chat moderated by Sem  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Booker Introduce Legislation to Ensure Responsible National Guard Deployments * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Notification of Troop Involvement and Congressional Engagement (NOTICE) Act, legislation that would require the President to notify Congress and provide a clear justification before deploying the National Guard for law enforcement purposes. The NOTICE   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Close Charleston Loophole and Prevent Dangerous Gun Sales * In 2024, 2,758 guns were sold to people who legally shouldn't have access to firearms because dealers were not required to wait for completed background checks This week, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and twenty-five of their Senate colleagues in introducing the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Applauds Court Ruling Forcing Trump Administration to Restore Disaster Preparedness Funding for Highlands, Communities Across Country * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, today issued a statement following the successful lawsuit against the Trump Administration's illegal attempt to unilaterally shut  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Salinas, Ciscomani, Budzinski, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen America's Mental Health Workforce * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced bipartisan legislation with Reps. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) to strengthen the mental and behavioral health workforce to better support rura  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Thanks Fall 2025 Interns in Washington, D.C. Office * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) thanked interns for serving in his Washington, D.C. office during the fall 2025 term. While in their roles, interns learned about policymaking at the federal level and assisted in the daily operations of the office. "Senate internships offer firsthand experience in public policy and the legislati  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: * * * Steel Knight 25: 'Support Within Striking Distance' * SACRAMENTO MATHER AIRPORT, Calif. - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, established and operated a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 8, 2025, where they continue to sustain forward aviation operations for Steel Knight 25. Steel  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Wound Graft Company Owners Sentenced for $1.2B Health Care Fraud and Agree to Pay $309M to Resolve Civil Liability Under the False Claims Act * In the first prosecution of its kind, the owners of several Arizona wound graft companies were sentenced to significant terms of incarceration for causing over $1.2 billion of false and fraudulent claims to be submitted to Medicare and other health insuranc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: * * * Year in Review: Warfighting is the Army's top priority By Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Nofziger United States Army Soldiers proved the most lethal and combat-ready force in the world in 2025. From showcasing advanced warfighting capabilities and tactics, securing and defending the nation from within our borders, to proving our skills in international conflict, there is no doubt the U.S. Army's training prepares Sol  more