Legislative bills
Congressman Tony Gonzales has reintroduced the Protect the Permian Act in the U.S. House of Representatives to combat oilfield theft in the Permian Basin. The legislation aims to increase criminal penalties and provide federal resources to law enforcement agencies to combat oilfield crime. Oilfield theft has become a significant
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Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) and Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) have introduced the Financial Opportunities for Retirees and Warriors Advancing Retirement Development (FORWARD) Act. This legislation aims to enable military retirees and 100% disabled veterans to continue contributing to their retirement accounts even after separation from service. The bill addresses a
Legislative bills
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and fellow lawmakers have successfully passed the Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act, which directs the VA Secretary to study cancer incidences and mortality rates among military aviators and aircrews. The bipartisan legislation aims to improve understanding of the link between military service and cancer risks
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Congressmen Mike Lawler (R-NY), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), and John Garamendi (CA-08) have reintroduced the bipartisan Safe Air on Airplanes Act, a legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of the nearly 3 million people who fly daily by phasing out bleed air systems on commercial aircraft. These systems supply the
Mayors
Rep. LaMonica McIver, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey, is accused of assaulting federal officers during a confrontation at the Delaney Hall migrant jail in Newark on May 9, 2025. However, McIver's legal team claims that the indictment against her excludes key
Mayors
Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña to announce $11,838,267 in federal funding awarded to the city through multiple programs to expand affordable housing and strengthen public safety. This significant investment will make a meaningful difference by helping more families find stable homes and ensuring local
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In response to the surge of federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C. during President Trump's administration, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and Congressman Don Beyer have announced plans to reintroduce a bill requiring all federal police officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Park Police,
Mayors
In a heated exchange between Leyte Congressman Richard Gomez and a local mayor, who was accused of corruption by Gomez, the congressman questioned the mayor's motives, saying the mayor is using corruption allegations as an excuse to hide his own shortcomings in addressing local problems. Gomez cited numerous
Legislative bills
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) and Representatives Maxine Dexter (OR-03) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) have introduced the Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act, which aims to strengthen national understanding and response strategies to protect children's health during wildfire smoke events. The legislation responds to the growing threat
Legislative bills
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) has been a driving force in the U.S. House of Representatives, introducing 40 pieces of legislation this year alone, placing her in the top 2% of her peers. Her legislative efforts have focused on advancing President Donald Trump's America First agenda, delivering significant
Legislative bills
U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten and Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the Public Utility Remediation and Enhancement for Water Act (PURE Water Act), which provides funding for municipal water treatment facilities to remove PFAS from drinking water. PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are linked to various serious health problems, including cancers,
Chairpersons
Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, has introduced the Keeping Official Territories Eligible for Land-use (KOTEL) Act to repeal outdated restrictions on the use of Diplomatic Security funds for the acquisition, development, or construction of facilities in Israel, Jerusalem,
