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Larson Demands Trump Officials Reinstate Canceled Projects to Lower Energy Costs
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) demanded U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright immediately reinstate funding for clean energy projects canceled by the Trump White House as political
Kelly Secures Major Arizona and National Priorities in the Senate Passed Annual Defense Bill
Kelly blocks cuts to Electronic Proving Ground at Ft. Huachuca, other electronic warfare sites. Includes Kelly-backed ROAD to
Peters Helps Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Safety and Security of U.S. Pipeline Infrastructure
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped introduce bipartisan legislation to improve the safety and security of pipeline infrastructure in Michigan and throughout the United States. The legislation would reauthorize and significantly increase funding for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) safety programs for five years.
Rep. Kelly on frozen funds for Red Line Extension project
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) strongly condemned the withholding of federal funds for Chicago infrastructure projects, which includes $1.9 billion she secured for the Red Line Extension project to build the first CTA stop in the Second District.
Energy Department Announces Termination of 223 Projects, Saving Over $7.5 Billion
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the termination of 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects, resulting in a savings of approximately $7.56 billion dollars for
Padilla, Schiff Slam Unlawful Elimination of Federal Funding for ARCHES Hydrogen Hub as Part...
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) blasted the Department of Energy’s (DOE) cancellation of all $1.2 billion
EPA Finalizes Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Fulton Avenue Superfund Site on Long Island, N.Y.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its cleanup plan to address contaminated groundwater at the Fulton
EPA and HUD Protect Newark Housing Authority Residents from Lead Paint
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have reached concurrent settlements with the Newark Housing
After Securing $13 Million TIGER Grant, Díaz-Balart Celebrates Groundbreaking for Immokalee Infrastructure Improvements
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, joined the Collier County
FEMA Supporting Southeastern States Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, FEMA, at the direction of President Trump and in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is postured
Schumer, Jeffries Statement On Trump Targeting Popular NY-Area Mass Transit Mega Projects Vital To...
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) released the following
New Warnock Report Finds Trump Admin Delaying Nearly $500 Million in Disaster Aid for...
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released a new report that shows nearly $500 million in promised federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts remains unpaid. The funding, part of a disaster recovery bill championed by Senator Warnock in 2024, is meant to reimburse local communities for funds spent on recovery.
Mayor Bowser to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of V-Tech Solutions and Grand Opening of the...
On Friday, September 26 at 1 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join local leaders, business partners, and community members to celebrate the 25th anniversary of V-Tech Solutions, Inc. and the
Civil Rights Coalition Denounces HUD’s Abdication of its Fair Housing Obligations
The following civil and human rights organizations registered their dismay at facts revealed in a whistleblower complaint filed by five employees working at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The groups also pledged their support for the brave employees who have filed this alarming complaint.
Sullivan Welcomes $183.4 Million in Federal Highway Funds to Alaska DOT
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) welcomed the announcement that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Highway Administration, has redistributed a
New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust Announces Design-Build Team for $93 Million Modernization...
The New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust (the Trust) today announced that a contract has been executed with the design-build team, Fifth Avenue Builders (FAB), that will perform over $93 million of renovation work in apartments and shared spaces at Bronx River Addition in the borough’s Soundview neighborhood.
EPA Orders Construction Company to Comply with Clean Water Act in St. Croix, USVI
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that is has required Chitolie Trucking Service, LLC to comply with the Clean Water Act (CWA) after identifying deficiencies in how it
Cassidy Announces Over $22.5 Million for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Runway Upgrades
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $22,539,337.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration
VA awards $84M in grants to fight Veteran homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced $84 million in grants to 176 organizations across the country to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. $42 million in grants will cover legal services and another $42 million in
HUD Secretary Scott Turner Hosts Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee and Announces National Tribal Housing...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner recently hosted HUD's Tribal
