Tag: Congressman
McKinley Votes Against Giving Obama More Power on Trade
Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) voted against giving President Obama more power to negotiate free trade deals with foreign countries. H.R. 1314, the Trade Act of 2015, would give President Obama authority to write comprehensive trade deals ...
YES Vote on TPA Holds President Accountable to Congress on Free Trade
Executive power has spiraled out of control and needs to be reined in when it comes to international trade. Trade Promotion Authority strengthens the priorities and the role of Congress, providing for a 60 day congressional review period on any negotia...
Smith: Congress Should Have a Say on Trade
Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) released the following statement today after voting to give Congress and the American people control over the president’s existing power to negotiate trade agreements
Yoho Votes NO on TPA
Congressman Ted S.Yoho (R-FL-03) voted against granting Trade Promotion Authority (TPA/ “Fast Track”) to the Obama Administration. This bill would, grant the administration the authority to negotiate trade agreements subject to a number of requirem...
Lynch Statement on Trade Votes
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) released the following statement in response to the House consideration of H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. “The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is on the wrong track. This trade agreement includes several countries...
Congressman McGovern Announces Massachusetts Winners of $148,000 in USDA Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency...
Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) announced the Massachusetts winners of $148,000 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Nationwide the USDA will award $6.7 million in grants...
Reed Protects Private Property Owners
“The right to private property is fundamental to our nation and our economy. Private property owners should not have to be afraid of their property being taken from them by their government,” said Reed. “The practice of Eminent Domain is all too ...
Delaney Amendment Increasing Fisher House Funding Passes House
On Wednesday, June 10, Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) introduced an amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 2685) increasing funding for the Fisher House Foundation, which provides free housing near hospitals for military an...
Gosar Funding Rider Blocking EPA Water Grab Passes Interior & Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after a House Appropriations Subcommittee approved the fiscal year 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which included Congressman Gosar’s...
Rep. Peters Fights for LGBT Non-Discrimination in Federal Transportation and Housing Programs
Late last night, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) proposed an amendment on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives calling for LGBT equality and non-discrimination provisions in federal transportation and housing programs. The amendment pas...
Rothfus Supports Legislation To Invest In Critical Infrastructure
Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after voting for H.R. 2577, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016
Shuster Helps Advance Transportation and Housing Appropriations Bill
Congressman Bill Shuster (R-Hollidaysburg), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, voted in favor of H.R.2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 on Tuesday evening. ...
Congressman Tim Ryan Statement on FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations
Congressman Tim Ryan made the following statement today on his opposition to the FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations, “I stand in staunch opposition to this legislation that freezes or cuts critical transportation inv...
Simpson’s Idaho Truck Weight Language Advances
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported final passage of the Fiscal Year 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, which passed the House 216 -210 late last night. The bill includes Simpson’s language increasing truck...
Delaney Joins Capital Region Delegation Letter Demanding Immediate Action Following NTSB Report on WMATA
Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) joined the entire National Capital Region Congressional Delegation in calling upon the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to take immediate action “to ensure that all power cable connector assemb...
Diaz-Balart’s Bill to Fund Transportation and Housing Passes House
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 2577, the Transportation, Housing and ...
New Map of Garamendi’s Water Plan, Op-Ed in Sac Bee on ‘Little Sip, Big...
In case you missed it, the Sacramento Bee recently featured an op-ed by Congressman Garamendi titled, “Water Solution for California: Little Sip, Big Gulp’” (linked to and included below). The op-ed offers an alternative to the Governor’s so-ca...
House Passes Gosar Amendment Protecting Local Zoning Rights from Federal Overreach
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after his amendment preventing the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from implementing the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) regulation passed th...
Yoho Amendment Ensures No Funds For Housing Assistance For Illegal Immigrants
Congressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL-03) introduced an amendment -to the Transportation House and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill (HR 2577)- that would make sure no taxpayer funds could be used to circumvent existing law which prevents illegal im...
CRAMER: HOUSE PASSES H.R. 2577, 2016 TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES...
Congressman Kevin Cramer joined a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 2577, the 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. H.R. 2577 provides $55.3 billion in discretionary budg...
Reed’s POWER Act Encourages Innovative Solutions for Economic Growth and Energy Independence
Today, Congressman Tom Reed announced bipartisan legislation which would help American manufacturers with energy consumption and costs. The POWER Act, HR 2657 would encourage businesses to use new technologies to convert their “waste heat” into ele...
Rep. Conyers Calls For Moratorium On Property Tax Foreclosures In Wayne County
Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (MI-13) released the following statement urging a moratorium on property tax foreclosures and improved access to services for Detroiters facing today’s deadline:
Environmental Protection Agency: Fracking Poses No ‘Widespread, Systemic’ Harm to Drinking Water
Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05), co-chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Natural Gas Caucus, released the following statement in response to the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) assessment that hydraulic ...
BROOKS ASKS HOUSE TO END TAXPAYER SUBSIDIES FOR AMTRAK
Last night, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) offered two amendments to the FY16 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, which sought to eliminate federal government subsidies of Amtrak, thus forcing Amtrak to operate in the bl...
CONGRESSMAN LIEU STATEMENT ON TODAY’S WEST LA VA CEREMONIES
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement regarding today’s Gate Opening Ceremony, Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting, and Long Term Supportive Housing Grand Opening at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The event is...
Sen. Markey & Rep. Neal Partner To Create Jobs Rebuilding Crumbling Infrastructure, Boost Investment...
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) today introduced the Bolstering Our Nation’s Deficient Structures (BONDS) Act, legislation that would create jobs helping to rebuild America’s crumbling infrastructure. The BO...
Historic, Bipartisan Votes in House Reject President Obama’s Policy of Appeasement of the Castro...
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives issued two strong rebukes of President Obama’s policy towards Cuba in both the Commerce, Justice, and Science and the Transportatio...
“Essential Air Service” – Amendment to H.R. 2577
Congressman McClintock introduced an amendment to H.R. 2577 - FY16 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act to eliminate funding for the "Essential Air Service" program. The amendment was defeated by a vote of 166 to 255.
Rep. Gosar Blocks $500 Million Obama Wanted for New, Wasteful Grant Program, Keeps Money...
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after an his amendment prohibiting any funds from being used for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) proposed Rapid Growth Area Transit Program successfully passed...
Congressman Jim Clyburn to Announce New AmeriCorps Funding for South Carolina
Congressman James Clyburn (D-SC) will hold a media conference call Friday, June 5 at 9:15 a.m. EDT to announce new grants for South Carolina that will support AmeriCorps members serving the community with local organizations.
