WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Legislation Signed Into Law to Strengthen Diplomatic Relationships and Support RI Businesses * WASHINGTON, DC - YESTERDAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) had two bills signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Amo led the AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) Improvement Act and the Promoting Diplomacy with Australia Act to st  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Byfield Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring * BOSTON - A Byfield man pleaded guilty today to his role in a conspiracy to distribute crystal methamphetamine. James Adams, a/k/a "Jimmy," 43, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine and one count of conspiracy to di  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Dominican National Indicted for Emergency Rental Assistance COVID-19 Relief Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft * BOSTON - A Dominican national lawfully residing in Worcester has been indicted for using other peoples' identities - including a deceased individual - to fraudulently obtain $137,100 in emergency rental assistance funds intended to provide h  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Reaches Settlement Agreement with Mass. Metal Plating Company for Hazardous Waste Violations * BOSTON (December 19, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement agreement with CIL Electroplating, Inc. (CIL), a Massachusetts-based metal plating and finishing company to resolve violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Massachusetts   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Fall River Man Convicted of Drug Distribution Resulting in Death of a Minor and the Sale of Drugs and Machineguns on Telegram App * BOSTON - A Fall River man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to drug distribution resulting in the death of a minor, as well as multiple other charges filed this week associated with his sale of drugs, mach  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * In Response to Trump Administration's Attacks on Refugees, Rep. Lofgren and Sen. Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Refugee Entry into the United States * WASHINGTON, DC \- Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) today, on International Migrants Day, reintroduced the Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement (GRACE) Act, legislation that would ensure a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * In Response to Trump Administration's Attacks on Refugees, Sen. Markey and Rep. Lofgren Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Refugee Entry into the United States * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (December 18, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) today, on International Migrants Day, reintroduced the Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement (  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Condemns Bomb Threats Targeting Congregation Beth Israel and Synagogues Across New England * East Hartford, CT - Today, on the fifth night of Hanukkah, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after bomb threats were sent (link is external) to Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, as well as other synagogues across New England. "This despicable bomb threat, an  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Lawrence Man Indicted for Distributing Counterfeit Pills Containing Methamphetamine and Fentanyl * BOSTON - A Lawrence man has been charged in a seven-count indictment for allegedly distributing thousands of counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine and fentanyl. Randy Recinos, 31, was indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts of distribution  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Reintroduces Bill To Crack Down On Illegal Foreign Fishing And Protect American Fishermen * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 19, 2025) Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) reintroduced the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025 to strengthen protections for U.S. fisheries and coastal communities against foreign interference and illegal fishing. The bill modernizes the Magnuson-Stevens Act t  more