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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.
FEMA Approves More than $144 Million to Help Communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico,...
FEMA Region 6 announced more than?$144 million to help Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
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
Promoting the Outdoor Recreation Economy through Permitting Reform and Creating Georgia’s First National Park
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to streamline permitting for recreation projects, create
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
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
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.
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
