Tag: Congressman
Huizenga Fights to Protect Michigan’s Clean Energy Investment in Ludington from the EPA
The House passed H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, which included a bipartisan amendmentfrom Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) and Congressman Kildee (MI-05) encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include the benefits of clean energ...
Guthrie Supports Whitfield Bill to Rein in EPA, Protect Consumers
H.R. 2042 is a response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule regulating the carbon dioxide emissions of existing power plants, which according to some estimates could cost nearly half a trillion dollars over the next fifteen y...
Dr. Bucshon Votes to Protect Ratepayers from EPA Action
On Wednesday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. voted to pass, H.R. 2042, The Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill introduced by Congressman Ed Whitfield (KY-01), to protect families and businesses from significant electricity rate increases...
Tipton Votes to Protect Ratepayers, States from Harmful Impacts of EPA Power Plant Rule
Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) voted to pass bipartisan legislation giving states protection from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule on existing power plants should a state’s governor, in consultation with state officials, d...
Rep. Gosar Votes to Shield States from Overreaching EPA Regulations
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House voted in favor of H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, which prevents states from being forced to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Congressman Norcross Announces $150,000 Federal Grant for Homeless Vets’ Job Training
Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced today that the Volunteers of America-Delaware Valley, Inc. (VOA) received a $150,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide homeless veterans with job training so they may successfully t...
New LG Tower Design Is a Winner for All
Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who represents Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, released the following statement after LG Electronics USA announced, after almost a year of negotiations, that it has reached agreement on a new design that will create a worl...
FEMA Issues Grants for SR 530 Landslide Recovery
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell (WA) today applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) announcement of an additional $7.6 million in grants for recovery ...
HHS GRANTS WILL PROMOTE MEDICAL INNOVATION IN SOUTHEASTERN PA
Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-06) announced that two Malvern medical companies will be the recipients of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services federal grants
Congressman Norcross announces nearly $1 million for Camden brownfield cleanups
Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced today the Camden Redevelopment Agency was selected for two federal grants totaling $944,710 to clean up and redevelop contaminated properties in Camden City. Awarded under the EPA’s Brownfields Area-Wide ...
Congressman McGovern, Local Leaders Work with Baker-Polito Administration to Restore 495/9/90 Interchange Projects to...
Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) joined the MetroWest legislative delegation to announce they have worked successfully with the Baker-Polito administration and the Central MA Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to restore the I-495/Rte. 9 project ...
Congressman McGovern Joins Worcester Community Leaders to Kick Off West Boylston Street Beautification Project...
Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) joined Worcester community leaders to participate in the first West Boylston Street Beautification Project and tree planting. Community members and volunteers came together to plant 30 trees along the stretch of West Bo...
McGovern, Tsongas Join Business and Community Leaders to Announce North Central Mass. Chamber of...
Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (MA-03) joined business and community leaders at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce (NCM) in Fitchburg to announce that the NCM’s Development Corporation has been design...
Sessions Votes to Unleash America’s Trade Power and Maintain Our Rule of Law
U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-32), Chairman of the House Rules Committee and a Member of House Republican Leadership, today released the following statement applauding the passage of Trade Promotion Authority
Congressman McGovern Joins Community Leaders to Kick Off West Boylston Street Beautification Project and...
Tomorrow, June 19th, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) will join Worcester community leaders to participate in the first West Boylston Street Beautification Project and tree planting. Community members and volunteers will come together to plant 30 trees...
McGovern, Tsongas to Join Business and Community Leaders to Announce North Central Mass. Chamber...
Tomorrow, June 19th, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (MA-03) will join business and community leaders at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce (NCM) in Fitchburg to announce that NCM has been designated by ...
Garamendi Statement on Pope Francis Climate Change Encyclical
Congressman John Garamendi (CA-03) joined his colleagues on the Safe Climate Caucus in commending his Holiness Pope Francis for his Encyclical formally and powerfully calling for action to address the climate crisis
Smith: Congress Needs Trade Oversight
Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) released the following statement today after voting once more to give Congress and the American people control over the president’s existing power to negotiate trade agreements.
BARLETTA COSPONSORS BILL TO BLOCK NEW BUILDING FOR AMNESTY PLANS
Congressman Lou Barletta, PA-11, today co-sponsored legislation to prohibit the Obama Administration from leasing a new $7.8 million, 11-story building near Washington, DC, which is being planned to house thousands of new government employees to proces...
CONGRESSMAN LIEU STATEMENT ON LAUNCH OF THE HOMES FOR HEROES PROGRAM
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | California) made the following statement on today’s launch of the Homes for Heroes Program in downtown Los Angeles. Homes for Heroes is a partnership of the U.S. Veterans Administration, LA City Chamber of Commerce,...
CENTRAL OHIO ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT ALLOCATIONS
U.S. Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, today announced that a Central Ohio organization will receive New Markets Tax Credit allocations from the Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Instituti...
Pallone Announces $50 Million to Boost Economic Growth in Low-Income New Jersey Communities
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced a $50 million award for tax credits from the U.S. Treasury Department to New Jersey Community Capital, which is located in New Brunswick. The funds, which will be used by New Jersey Community Capital to...
Jordan to co-chair joint subcommittee hearing on President Obama’s executive immigration actions
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will co-chair a joint subcommittee hearing titled “A Review of the President’s Executive Actions on Immigration” with Chairman Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) and his Subcommittee on National Security
Visclosky’s Buy America Amendment Included in Interior Appropriations Act
Congressman Pete Visclosky advanced a Buy America amendment to the Fiscal Year 2016 Interior Appropriations Act. The amendment strikes harmful provisions that would have weakened Buy America requirements for projects receiving funding through the Envir...
Witnesses Tell Tipton Cyber Threats Abound Ahead of House Intelligence Bill Vote
Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) questioned a panel of witnesses on cyber threats posed to U.S. infrastructure by foreign actors including China. The hearing in the Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations was held on...
Simpson Protects Idaho Water from EPA
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today protected Idaho priorities in the House Interior and Environment Appropriations bill for FY16. The bill, which sets out the budget for the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Environmental Prote...
Forbes to Chair Seapower Hearing on Large Surface Combatants
Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04), Chairman of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, will chair a hearing on the “Capacity of U.S. Navy to Project Power with Large Surface Combatants” on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 a...
Congressman Clyburn’s Statement on Passage of H.R. 2131, to Rename Federal Building and U.S....
The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 2131, a bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 83 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, as the "J. Waties Waring Judicial Center."
Congressman Fattah Announces $65 Million in New Markets Tax Credits to The Reinvestment Fund
Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02) announced that The Reinvestment Fund (TRF) in Philadelphia will receive $65,000,000 in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) awards to encourage investment in low-income neighborhoods throughout the community. The Reinvestment ...
Congressman Tim Ryan Announces $45 Million to the Development Fund of Western Reserve
Congressman Tim Ryan is announcing that $45 million in federal funds has been allocated to the Development Fund of Western Reserve Inc. to support economic development projects that will create quality jobs and provide commercial and community goods an...
