WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Pro-Life Caucus statement on CMS Section 1303 guidance * Today, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Pro-Life CaucusRepresentatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), Andy Harris (R-MD), Bob Onder (R-MO), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Kat Cammack (R-FL) issued the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance on the use of segregated funds, obta  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Craig, Budzinski and Sorensen Lead Letter to USDA Seeking Details of Alleged U.S.-China Soybean Deal House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) led a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, seeking clarification over inconsist  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Leads Bill to Sunset Section 230 Immunity, Protect Americans Online * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), Ashley Moody (R-Florida) and Peter Welch (D  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Highs Gang Members Convicted of RICO Conspiracy and Using a Firearm to Murder Sentenced to Life Imprisonment * Highs gang member Dantrell Johnson was sentenced today to life imprisonment for his role in a racketeering conspiracy and gang-related murder. On Dec. 16, Highs gang member Gregory Hamilton was also sentenced to life imprisonment. Following a federal jury trial, both defendants were conv  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * House Passes Science-Based Approach to Gray Wolf Management Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, led by U.S. Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.). This legislation reinstates the 2020 final rule that removed the gray wolf from the endangered species list in   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Blasts Trump Administration for Ending Key Partnership with States that Protects Competition in the Agriculture Industry, Lowers Prices for Consumers * In letter to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, caucus presses USDA on how they plan to promote competition, provide relief to farmers, workers and consumers WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, The Monopoly Busters Caucus, led by Co-Chairs   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Omar, Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, & Crow Issue Statement Following House War Powers Resolution Vote * Washington, DC Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Bennie G. Thomp  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McCollum Statement on War Powers Resolutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on two War Powers Resolutions aimed at curtailing the Trump Administration's illegal actions in the Caribbean. The first resolution, H.Con.Res.61, would direct the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Calls Out Administration for Hindering Pathway to Citizenship for Legal Immigrants * In letter to DHS Secretary and USCIS Director, Rep. Craig condemns Administration for targeting immigrants from 19 countries named in President's June travel ban WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined 118 of her House colleagues in calling out the Trump Administration for indefi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against House Republicans' Health Care Bill that Fails to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Excludes Coverage for Reproductive Care * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the Republican-led Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. "My Republican colleagues had ample opportunity to address the h  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Applauds Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Protect Water Quality Nationwide and in the Great Lakes Region * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the American Water Stewardship Act, bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) to reauthorize critical funding for programs that maintain and improve water quality across   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes Rep. Tiffany's Bill to Delist the Gray Wolf * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House passed the Pet and Livestock Protection Act (link is external), introduced by Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04). H.R. 845 delists the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA), prevents endless lawfare from overturning the decision, and restores authori  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes Stauber-Backed Bill to Delist Gray Wolf * Washington DC. - Today, the House of Representatives passed, in a bipartisan fashion, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845). This legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), will delist the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Specifically, the bill requires the first Trump Administration's Novem  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Majority Leader John Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support American Honey Producers Harmed by China's Unfair Trade Practices * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025, legislation that would support American honey producers and producers of other com  more