U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Sept. 4 introduced a bipartisan bill that would expand access to childcare services through the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Congress must ensure that our school districts can provide the best quality of education Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and a bipartisan, bicameral contingent of Minnesota lawmakers urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide deadline flexibility for state Medicaid programs and Basic Health Programs once the pandemic is deemed Read more…
U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) led more than two dozen colleagues in requesting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide COVID-19 relief funds to America’s wheat growers impacted by price fluctuations during the pandemic. “COVID-19 and other factors outside Read more…
U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) helped lead members of the bipartisan, bicameral Great Lakes Task Force in requesting that tribal, commercial, charter and recreational fisheries in the Great Lakes regions become eligible for future pandemic emergency relief funding provided by Read more…
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Republicans on the U.S. House of Representatives China Task Force (CTF) on Oct. 1 plan to issue a final report that will provide Americans with comprehensive details on the military, economic, political, and technological Read more…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently proposed a new pilot program modeled after legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN). A Sept. 4 notice was sent to the Federal Register requesting public comment Read more…
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) on Sept. 3 said he plans to reintroduce legislation that would amend the federal criminal code to broaden the prohibition on the importation or transportation of obscene materials, specifically child sex dolls. The bill — Read more…
U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) recently helped secure additional flexibility for state, local and tribal governments to allocate Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “States, local and tribal governments know their Read more…
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) applauded the Trump administration for addressing the threat posed to American producers by increased foreign imports of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables, including for the congressman’s home-state blueberry growers. “While more work is necessary Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Sept. 1 introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to enhance suicide prevention efforts for the nation’s military service members via integrative health measures at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “It is imperative that Read more…