2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (289+ words) Watson Coleman expresses confidence in the investigation while praising Lt. Gov. Caldwell and stressing seriousness. Watson Coleman issues statement: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman said she has known Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell for more than 30 years and described him as “a…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (412+ words) Goldman awarded $354,000 to support Brooklyn’s SOAR program for violent crime victims and families. Grant awarded to Kings County DA’s office: U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman said he presented the Kings County District Attorney’s Office with a $354,000 Community Project funding award…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (309+ words) Lawmakers seek biotechnology information: House Science, Space and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick said they sent letters to leaders at the DOE, NIH and NSF asking how the agencies are supporting U.S. biotechnology research while addressing…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (373+ words) Pappas led efforts challenging a Trump order and USPS rule restricting mail-in voting, citing constitutional concerns. Pappas opposes USPS mail ballot rule: Congressman Chris Pappas said he led 99 members in asking the Postmaster General to revoke a Postal Service rule…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (377+ words) Bipartisan bill seeks to repeal Section 230, increase tech accountability, and protect young Americans from harmful online content. Bill introduced: Representatives Mark DeSaulnier and Jimmy Patronis introduced the Sunset Section 230 Act, which would repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (374+ words) Scott Peters criticized reported ICE activity near San Diego schools and urged stricter limits on immigration enforcement near sensitive locations. Peters responds to reported ICE activity near schools: Rep. Scott Peters said San Diego Unified and San Diego City College…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (362+ words) Casten and Elmhurst University announced $950,000 in federal funding for health sciences research and simulation equipment. Funding announced at Elmhurst University: U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and Elmhurst University said the school will receive $950,000 in federal funding for instructional, simulation, and research equipment…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (311+ words) Brad Sherman criticizes the renewed North Korea travel ban, urging policy changes to aid Korean American family reunions. Sherman statement on North Korea travel ban: Congressman Brad Sherman said the State Department renewed its ban on U.S. travel to North Korea…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (293+ words) King-Hinds introduces seabed mining bill: Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced H.R. 10318, called the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act, or PACMESA. The bill is described as a measure to increase economic benefits, environmental protections, and consultation requirements for U.S. Pacific territories near potential seabed…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (375+ words) Bipartisan resolution designates September as Suicide Prevention Month, promoting mental health awareness and access to care. Lawmakers introduce suicide-prevention resolution: Rep. Shri Thanedar, joined by Reps. Wesley Bell and Mike Lawler, introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize September as National…...