LIVERMORE, California, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * 2025 Lawrence Livermore giving campaign raises $3.7 million for nonprofit organizations Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) employees once again demonstrated their commitment to supporting communities and nonprofit organizations through the annual Helping Others More Effectively (HOME) Campaign.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Highlights a Record Year of Republican Accomplishments * "Republicans are putting more money in people's pockets, delivering safer communities, and providing more opportunities. Republicans will continue to deliver the safety and prosperity Americans deserve." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to discuss how Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Barrio Azteca Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez A former FBI "Ten Most Wanted Fugitive" and leader of the El Paso/Juarez-based Bario Azteca gang pleaded guilty today in federal court in El Paso, Texas, for his role in the March 2010 U.S. Consulate murders in Juarez, Mexico, in which three people a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Slams Democrats' "Fraud Bag" on the House Floor Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. He condemned the Democrats' push to extend COVID-era enhanced Obamacare subsidies that are rife with fraud   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz: Senate Passage of ROTOR Act a Key Step for Aviation Safety U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) hailed the passage of the bipartisan ROTOR Act as a step forward for aviation safety and a measure that honors the victims of the January 29th fatal crash near DCA. Almost a year after the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz: U.S. Must Remain Leader in Next Generation Communications In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, "Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) stressed that for the U.S. to remain the world leader in next-gene  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast Leads GOP Debate Against Democrats' Ploy to Tie President Trump's Hands From Defending the U.S. From Cartel Terrorists Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast led debate on the House Floor in opposition to a Democrat-led resolution to block President Trump from defending the U.S. from designated cartel te  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Scott Touts Banking and National Security Wins After Final Passage of FY26 NDAA Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, celebrated the Senate passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a vote of 77-20, which contains key Banking Committee national secur  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Bill to Vet Unaccompanied Alien Children & Prevent Placement of UACs with Criminal Sponsors Passes House * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his Kayla Hamilton Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct thorough background and criminal record checks on unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and potentia  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Touts Working Families Tax Cuts: Will Make 'Life More Affordable' for Texans * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) touted the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cuts, which will put money back into the pockets of hardworking Texans and help ease the financial burden facing Americans after 40-year high inflation under the Biden   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee, Kennedy Bill to Prosecute AI-Generated CSAM Passes Senate Unanimously * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mike Lee (R-UT), and John Kennedy (R-LA) released the following statements after their Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation (ENFORCE) Act, which would hold those who use generative AI to create or distribute Child  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cortez Masto, Colleagues' Outbound Investment Measures Pass Senate, Head to President Trump's Desk to Become Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and Michael Bennet (D-CO), along with Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Sco  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn-Supported Defense Bill Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes multiple wins for Texas and legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that will benefit Texas service members and military installations, as well as support ongoing national security efforts: "As our world becomes increasingly dan  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Delivers for National Security, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, Secures Future Funding for Nevada Military Installations * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) advanced policies that will protect America's national security, secure funding to military installations across Nevada, and support Nevada's veterans and law enforcement officers. These   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump-Vance Administration Cannot Block Members of Congress From Conducting Oversight at Federal Immigration Detention Facilities * Just now, a federal court temporarily stopped the Trump-Vance administration's policy blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to federal immigration detention facilities today. The decision restores Congress's ability to conduct real  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Votes to Lower Health Care Costs for American Families * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote in support of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. "Today's vote is a step in the right direction to bring down premium costs, expand choice, and require price transparency for prescription drugs. Alongsi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Financial Services Committee Clears Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Rep. French Hill (AR-02), today overwhelmingly advanced the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The bill, introduced by Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), Subcommittee on Housin  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * First-of-its-Kind FTX Puts Altus Airmen's Leadership Skills to the Test By Staff Sgt. Cody Dowell, Altus Air Force Base Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - As part of the capstone for Airman Leadership School, Class 26 Alpha students were immersed in a day-long field training exercise that bridged the gap between academic theory and practical application. This new   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Gooden Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Exports and Manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that will strengthen U.S. manufacturing, promote exports to key trading partners, and protect American jobs. The bill clarifies U.S. trade law to ensure goods produced in U.S. f  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Rapists and Violent Assailants * ICE is sending criminal illegal aliens home for the holidays WASHINGTON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country, including those convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Votes Against Republican Health Care Plan, Urges Affordable Care Act Tax Credit Vote * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) voted against the Republican health care plan. The plan would raise health care costs, effectively bans abortion coverage, and kicks millions of people off their insurance. It also fails to extend the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) tax credits credits t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 18 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $100,000 community grant to El Progreso Memorial Library in Uvalde Next Generation Project to expand spaces for community connection, cultural preservation and learning * UVALDE, Texas - The Lower Colorado River Authority has awarded a $100,000 grant to El Progreso Memorial Library to support major upgrades to the library and enhance the educational, cultural an  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Lt. Gen. Healy visits Barksdale, underscores reserve bomber readiness * BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. Lt. Gen. John Healy, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, visited the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, recognizing Airmen across multiple squadrons and highlighting the wing's pivotal role in sustaining the nation's bomber force. During the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Discusses Combating the Scourge of Human Trafficking With Task Force Hearing Witnesses * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) chairman of the bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events questioned witnesses at a hearing entitled "A Scourge Against Humanity: Addressing Human Trafficking at Mass Gatherings." McCaul discussed the Department of Hom  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Neal on the House Floor: "The Republican Bill Was Put Together with Bubblegum and Elmer's Glue" Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) spoke on the House floor to slam the Republican health care bill, which does nothing to lower costs for families or protect the tens of millions who will see their   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * New Study Finds Hickenlooper Methane Rules Cut Colorado Oil and Gas Emissions by 70% * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper cheered new findings from the Environmental Defense Fund showing that methane rules Hickenlooper pioneered as governor reduced methane emissions fromColorado's oil and gas sector by a whopping 70% between 2010 and 2017. Under Hickenlooper's leadership, the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13133) on Dec. 16, 2025, by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy. Here are excerpts: * * * Overview of the Medicare Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model On June 22, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new prior authorization (PA) initiative in traditional Medicare, the Was  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Sens. Moran, Cruz's ROTOR Act to Improve Aviation Safety Standards After DCA Tragedy * WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, bipartisan aviation safety legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation - and Ted Cruz (R-  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Sponsors an Amendment Ensuring Low-Income Households' Access to Disaster Resources * (Washington, DC) On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Markup of Various Measures. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's remarks by clicking here (lin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Condemns Republican Plan Replacing ObamaCare with NothingCare * Contact: Luis Botello Faz (link sends email) Watch the Congressman's remarks here (link is external) Today, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, spoke out against the Republican-created health care crisis. After previously rejecting Rep. Doggett's amendment to maintain the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Lays Out Plan to Modernize Public Safety Communications and Strengthen Emergency Preparedness * WASHINGTON, DC Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) outlined his plan to modernize public safety communications and improve emergency preparedness for rural communities during a House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing focused on strengthening emergency alert  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy's Statement on H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act * December 17, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement Wednesday afternoon on H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act: "Today, in consideration of H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act, which would criminalize those providing so-called "gender-affirming care" t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes YES to Lower Cost of Healthcare and Provide Better Choices for All Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, legislation that reforms America's healthcare system by improving healthcare options, expanding choice, lowering premiums for all   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Introduces Legislation to Establish Voluntary Standards for Environmental Packaging Claims * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025, commonsense legislation to establish the first voluntary federal standard for environmental claims on packaging and put an end to misleading "green" labels that confuse consume  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of Annual Defense Legislation, Secures Kansas Priorities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation - today released the following statement after voting to pass the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Sen. Mora  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester, Duckworth Re-Introduce Bill to Protect Clean Air, Advance Public Health U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) today re-introduced the Public Health Air Quality Act, legislation that will increase air pollution monitoring and improve public health. Communities of color and low-income communities are disproportionate  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Special Events Task Force Chairman McCaul Gives Opening Remarks at Human Trafficking Hearing * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) chairman of the bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events held a hearing entitled "A Scourge Against Humanity: Addressing Human Trafficking at Mass Gatherings."Click to watch (link is external) Full Transcript of McCaul  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Summary of Incident: Border Patrol Agent defends himself in deadly struggle with illegal alien * This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in Custody and the Department of Homeland Security FY 2021 Appropriation (H. Rept. 116-458) reporting requirements  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Secretary Bessent Orders Sanctions Against Violent Mexican Cartel Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Cartel de Santa Rosa de Lima (CSRL), which derives the vast majority of its illicit revenue from fuel and oil theft in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. The violent conflict between CSRL and the notorious Mexican te  more