WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Figures Leads House Democratic Transportation, Infrastructure Committee Floor Debate * WASHINGTON - Congressman Shomari Figures (AL-02) Democratic member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee led floor debate on three bipartisan suspension bills aimed at protecting coastal communities and strengthening maritime infrastructure. At the center of the discussion was Congressman   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Legislation to Ensure New Mexico Schools Offer More Dairy & Non-Dairy Options Heads to White House * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration, welcomed the House passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation he cosponsored that will all  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Figures' Bipartisan ESTUARIES Act to Protect America's Coastal Ecosystems * WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02)'s bipartisan Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America's Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems Act (ESTUARIES Act) (link is external), legislation to reauthorize the Environmental Protection Agency's   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Joint Economic Committee - Minority Report Shows Impact of Declining Canadian Tourism in States Across the Country In case you missed it, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority last week released a report detailing how the decline in Canadian tourism is harming American businesses and communities in every state along the U.S.-Canada borde  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King-led Legislation Signed into Law, Will Help Military Life Insurance Keep Up with Inflation * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME), a member of both the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC), John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) are celebrating the signing into law of their bipartisan bill, which to help adjust   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 17 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following commentary on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Addressing Food Insecurity in Maine By Rep. Wayne Farrin While we are in the midst of the holiday season, I hope you can enjoy time with family and friends celebrating Christmas, New Year's and other festivities in the coming weeks. This year, I know the holidays may be particularly challenging for many in our community. The rising cost of living continues to strain family budgets,   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 17 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Rep. Dhalac issues statement on LD 1971 Today, Gov. Janet Mills announced her intention to let LD 1971 go into law without her signature when the Legislature reconvenes in January. As amended, the bill, sponsored by Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, would prohibit Maine law enforcement agencies from engaging in federal immigration enforcement. It also clarifies that local and sta  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Mavis Tire to Pay $303,758 for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation * Settles charge filed against tire retailer for refusing to hire Jewish applicant instead of accommodating his religious beliefs NEW YORK - Mavis Tire Supply LLC, a nationwide tire dealer and automotive service provider based in White Plains, New York, entered into a conciliation agreement with the U.S. Equal Em  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Highlights Lyme Disease Efforts, Kay Hagan Tick Act at Roundtable * Click HERE and HERE for full-resolution images. Click HERE to watch and HERE to download video of Senator Collins' remarks at the event. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins participated in a roundtable discussion at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Lyme disease research and innovat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Praises Addition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to HHS' List of Recommended Newborn Screenings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins today praised the decision from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to approve the addition of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). The RUSP is a list of disorders that HHS recomm  more