Friday - February 27, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday February 15, 2026 ( 5 items )  

NRCC: Frank Mrvan Rejects Millions for Projects in Northwest Indiana
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Frank Mrvan Rejects Millions for Projects in Northwest Indiana Out of touch Frank Mrvan voted against nearly $3 million for local projects throughout Northwest Indiana. The funding that Mrvan rejected included: * $1.1 million for Gary, IN * $850,000 for Gary, IN * $625,000 for Michigan City, IN While President Trump and House Republicans deliver for communities across America including   more

Senate Indian Affairs Committee Issues Report on Settling Illinois Tribal Land Disputes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-76) on a bill (S. 550) that aims to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois. The report was advanced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on Oct. 14, 2025. The Senate passed the bill on Dec. 15, 2025, and it has been received by the House, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of S. 550 is to authorize the United   more

Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Report on Acquisition Reform & Cost Assessment Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-97) on the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act (S. 1591). The report was advanced by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, on Dec. 2, 2025. The Senate passed the bill on Dec. 11, 2025, and it has been received by the House, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction On May 5, 2025, Senator Jerry Moran from Kansas introduced S. 1591, the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Ac  more

Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Report on Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-89) on the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act (S. 1318). The report was advanced by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, on Oct. 22, 2025. The Senate passed the bill on Nov. 20, 2025, and it has been received by the House, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION On April 7, 2025, Senator Moran from Kansas introduced S. 1318, the Fallen Servicemembers Religiou  more

Young Applauds White House Maritime Action Plan, Urges Passage of SHIPS for America Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Applauds White House Maritime Action Plan, Urges Passage of SHIPS for America Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today applauded after the Maritime Action Plan released this afternoon by the Trump Administration, as directed under President Trump's executive order titled "Restoring America's Maritime Dominance," signed on April 9, 2025: "I am grateful to President Trump and hi  more