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DC Opens $74 Million Infrastructure Academy Campus at Former Spingarn High School
Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) have opened the new DC Infrastructure Academy (DCIA) campus at the former Spingarn High School in Ward 5. The ribbon-cutting marks the final stage of the $74 million Spingarn renovation project.
Thompson: Low-Interest SBA Loans Now Open to Business Owners, Nonprofits and Homeowners After July...
U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (Pa.-15) announced that businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters affected by the severe storms and flooding of July 28, 2026, can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help cover physical damage.
Pallone Urges Storm Damage Survey in New Jersey Ahead of Possible Federal Disaster Declaration
After a powerful nor'easter brought heavy rain, tidal surges and coastal flooding to New Jersey, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today asked state and federal agencies to promptly assess the damage in anticipation of a federal disaster declaration.
Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 15 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts,...
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor for 15 bills aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of Americans across the country, supporting tourism and AM Radio, and protecting against rising energy costs.
Recovery Progress Continues Nearly Two Years After Helene
Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene devastated portions of North Carolina, FEMA has committed more than $7.5 billion in funding for Helene and other recent disaster recovery to put
New Dems Host Stakeholder Roundtable to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
New Dem Members hosted a roundtable with housing policy experts and industry representatives to solicit ideas on what Congress’s next steps should be to address the affordable housing
AFTER HIS ADVOCACY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES TOWN OF PLATTSBURGH ADDED TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM—OPENING...
Town Of Plattsburgh To Receive Fed Support After Schumer Brought US Army Corps Of Engineers To Meet With Town About
Environment Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Safeguard America’s Drinking Water
Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, led a hearing titled Reliable Water in the Digital Age: Examining Legislation to Strengthen Drinking Water Systems and Protect Ratepayers.
Amata Welcomes Final Passage of Government Funding Extension That Prevents Shutdown
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming Tuesday’s final passage by a bipartisan vote of 370-48 of the government funding extension, which was necessary to keep the federal
Amata Highlights National Park of American Samoa During National Park Week
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the beautiful National Park of American Samoa during National Park Week. Typically held in April, park week was moved to August this year
Trump Administration Advances Roadless Rule Repeal at the Expense of Wildlife, Clean Water and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement seeking to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a bedrock law that protects 45 million acres of national forests managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Congressman Cohen Announces $21.9 Million Grant to Frederick W. Smith International Airport
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the newly re-named Frederick W. Smith International Airport will
After Months of Collaboration, Nearly $85 Million in Federal Funding is Coming to Georgia
$84,997,036 in federal funding for major investments is coming to Georgia, which will support Georgia’s infrastructure, small businesses, housing, rural health care, and more. Senator Warnock and his office worked closely with other Congressional offices, including Senator Ossoff, Georgia communities, business leaders
Stanton, Colleagues to FTA and OMB: Stop Holding Infrastructure Dollars Hostage
U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) joined Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and 39 congressional Democrats in demanding that Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program
Rep. Crane Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Investment in Colorado River Drought Relief
On Friday, July 17, 2026, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) signed onto a bipartisan letter led by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) urging House leadership to include emergency funding for the Colorado River Basin in the upcoming supplemental appropriations package.
Kelly-Shaped Bill to Secure Arizona’s Water Future Clears Committee
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously advanced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), legislation shaped by Arizona
VA announces $1.2B in infrastructure improvements in third quarter of FY 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs approved $1.2 billion in VA infrastructure improvements in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, part of a record $4.8 billion in non-recurring maintenance
New Dems Celebrate ROAD to Housing Package Finally Becoming Law
Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after President Trump’s 10-day window to either sign the bill or veto it expired, and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act automatically became law.
EPA Announces $800,000 for Small Businesses Developing Environmental Technologies in Colorado, Wyoming
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $800,000 in funding to two recipients to develop and
Nunn Joins Nation’s Top Highway Official, Announces $2 Million Federal Investment in Ringgold County...
Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today joined Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster to announce a $2 million federal investment to rehabilitate 6.7 miles of Ringgold County’s P33 corridor between Highway 2 and Diagonal, improving safety and strengthening a critical transportation route for southern Iowa.
