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Rep. Peters Helps Fund Immigration and Refugee Services, Tijuana Border Water Infrastructure
Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) helped pass a government spending bill that funds federal agencies and priorities related to Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development. The bill rejects President Trump's budget that stripped funding from important health care
EPA Begins Hazardous Waste Cleanup at Former Peninsular Gas Co. Site in Calumet, Michigan
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin cleaning up hazardous coal tar waste at the former Peninsular Gas Co. site at 55996 Lake Linden Ave. in Calumet, Michigan. Crews will
Chu, Torres, Sherman & Lofgren Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for...
President Trump’s June 24, 2026, supplemental request included $67.1 billion for the Iran War, ignoring the $34 billion needed by CA and the billions more desperately needed by over 30 other States, Tribes, and Territories to rebuild their communities after natural disasters.
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Trump-Vance Administration Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in a letter urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds.
Peters, Lawler Introduce Bill to Expand On-Base Homes for Servicemembers
Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Military Housing Innovation Act to address the shortage of safe, cost-efficient on-base housing for servicemembers. San Diego is home to more than 115,000 active-duty servicemembers who rely on both on-base and off-base housing.
HUD Unveils “Made in America” Theme for Innovative Housing Showcase
Secretary Turner announced the “Made in America” theme for HUD’s sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. September 22 - September
Luján Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds.
FEMA Approves More Than $4.3 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent...
FEMA announced the approval of more than $4.3 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in FEMA Region 8. These programs empower
Rep. Cleaver Secures Key Missouri Priorities in House Water Resources Bill
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) celebrates the inclusion of several Missouri priorities he championed in the House’s Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), bipartisan
Bipartisan Housing Package, with King Provisions, Passes Congress and Heads to President’s Desk
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is celebrating Congressional passage of bipartisan housing legislation. The 21st Century ROAD
Baumgartner introduces bill aiming to facilitate responsible development of AI data centers
The legislation aims to ensure that data centers and other large-load facilities pay the full cost of the power and water infrastructure needed to serve them. On Wednesday, Congressman Michael Baumgartner introduced the Power and Water for Families Act of 2026 (H.R.9419), which aims to ensure that AI data centers and other large-load facilities pay the full cost of the power and water infrastructure needed to serve them.
Warner Celebrates Final Passage of Bipartisan Landmark Housing Legislation
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauds today’s final passage of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, the largest legislative housing package in decades. This landmark legislation will build more homes, bring down home purchasing and renting costs, preserve affordable housing in rural areas, help reduce homelessness, and address the rising share of housing owned by large corporate investors.
DOE’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office Invests $3.6 Million to Modernize America’s Coal-Fired Power...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) today announced $3.6 million
Warnock Slams President Trump for Blocking Private-Equity Housing Ban
Senator Reverend Warnock slammed President Trump for refusing to sign the ROAD to Housing Act, which would have banned large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes. Hours before the President was set to sign the legislation, he cancelled the signing ceremony, insisting that Congress pass his voter suppression legislation, the SAVE America Act
New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Shares Water Safety Tips
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with important water safety tips to support a fun, safe summer. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies drowning as the number one cause of death for children under four years old and the second leading cause of death among children ages five to fourteen, with over 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings every year.
Energy Subcommittee Advances Eight Bills to Safeguard American Families From Rising Electricity Costs
Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a markup of eight bills. “Throughout this Congress, witnesses before our subcommittee have made things crystal clear: Our nation is in the midst of a concerning reliability crisis; Affordability challenges are straining household budgets; and our electric sector must meet the moment to ensure our country can compete and win in the next generation economy,
New York State Announces Completion of 11 Units of Permanent Supportive Housing in Orange...
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced the completion of Fresh Start Apartments, which created 11 units of permanent supportive housing in the City of Newburgh for women who have experienced homelessness and substance use disorder.
Warnock-Led Private Equity Housing Ban Clears Congress, Heads to President’s Desk in Landmark Housing...
Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock’s provision to ban large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes passed the U.S. Congress and is one step closer to becoming federal law. The provision is part of the historic 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which now moves to the White House for President Trump’s signature
Whip Clark Secures Over $3 Million for Schools, Climate Resilience Projects in MA-5
Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) celebrated over $3 million in federal investments that she secured for school and climate resilience projects across MA-5. In Melrose, Whip Clark she joined Mayor Jen Grigoraitis to celebrate $250,000 in funding she brought home to rebuild, rewire, and improve the public address systems in Melrose Public Schools, as well as an $852,500 investment
New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust Announces Design-Build Team for Modernization of Unity...
The New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust (the Trust) today announced that Fifth Avenue Builders, LLC, has been selected as the design-build team to perform renovation work in apartments and shared spaces at Unity Towers in Coney Island. With the Trust Board's approval on June 10, 2026, the selection of the design-build team marks a major milestone for the project, which encompasses one building with 193 apartments.
