U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) on Oct. 22 introduced bipartisan legislation that would designate 988 as the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. Sen. Gardner sponsored the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, S. 2661, Read more…
The United States should remain committed to assisting refugees, particularly those who have been displaced by violence, said U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) and 16 members of the U.S. House of Representatives. “Our nation has a long history of standing Read more…
The Trump administration should not ignore the objections of every coastal community in his home state that opposes off-shore seismic blast-testing, according to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC). “As you consider applications, I urge you not to ignore South Carolina’s Read more…
U.S. Reps. Greg Walden (R-OR), John Shimkus (R-IL), and Fred Upton (R-MI) commended the release of a new report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommending how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) should handle its hazardous waste cleanup Read more…
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), ranking member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, on Oct. 22 announced a federal award to her home-state district that will be used to tackle violence against women on campus. “Unfortunately, women — especially on Read more…
On Oct. 15, the U.S. House of Representatives approved two bills and two resolutions cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) regarding Hong Kong. The bills are the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, H.R. 3289, and Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) recently spearheaded the launch of a Joint Federal-State Task Force to investigate the financial and manpower constraints faced by America’s volunteer fire companies, including those in Pennsylvania. “In a state where over 90 percent of Read more…
U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) on Oct. 21 unveiled legislation to help America’s livestock producers improve their risk management skills so they can better anticipate cattle prices. “Livestock producers across the country have faced years of uncertainty and, like others, Read more…
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) on Oct. 21 applauded millions in federal funding that will flow to her home state to support anti-violence programs for women. “Together, we must stand up and stop violence of any kind here in Read more…
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced bicameral legislation that would reduce federal regulations to allow the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to hasten the rebuilding of the nation’s communications facilities following a natural disaster. “In the wake of a disaster, victims Read more…