Tag: Congresswoman
Lowey Highlights Adverse Impact of Highway Trust Fund Expiration on Ashford Avenue Bridge Construction...
Congresswoman Nita Lowey (Westchester/Rockland), the Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee, today was joined by elected, labor, and business representatives to highlight how Congressional failure to enact a long-term reauthorization of t...
Kaptur Rails Against GOP Push To Undermine Clean Water Act Rule
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) has called out GOP lawmakers last night for their push to adopt H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection (RIP) Act. This bill would block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing a clarifyin...
Edwards Statement In Support Of Clean Water Protection
“Republicans try to make it sound as if all they want is for the EPA and the Corps to develop rules the right way, but it’s clear that what they really want is to stop these agencies from doing their job at all – no new rules – no clean water, ...
Hartzler, House “Ditch the Rule”
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) and the House have approved legislation she co-sponsors requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule defining and expanding the scope of water...
Rep. Kaptur Celebrates $4.9 Million State Housing Initiative Support For Northern Ohio
Today Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur celebrated the allocation of $4,968,105.61 by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) to assist Northern Ohio land banks through its Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP). Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation w...
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Invited to Serve on National Advisory Council of the My...
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will travel to Lehman College in the Bronx, New York for the launch of the “My Brother's Keeper Alliance” (“MBK Alliance”), an independent private sector effort, whose mission is to eliminate gap...
Rep. Kaptur Calls For Compromise To Fully Address Nation’s Energy & Water Needs
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) delivered opening remarks to the House Committee on Rules last night, calling for a budget compromise that will end harmful sequester cuts that neglect critical projects. Energy and water projects and initiatives suppo...
Kuster Announces USDA Rural Development Grants for Projects in Bethlehem and Stratford
Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) today announced two grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program that will support projects in two New Hampshire communities. The Bethlehem School District has received a $30,000 grant...
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty Applauds Federal Grant for Homeless Veterans in Connecticut
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) applauded the $696,000 in funding announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) pr...
DelBene Praises New Funding for Washington’s Homeless Veterans
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today praised Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro’s announcement that the King, Snohomish and Skagit housing authorities will receive new funding to reduce veteran homelessness...
Congresswoman Jenkins Votes To Repeal Death Tax, Shares Story Of Kansan Impacted By The...
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 to permanently repeal the estate tax. The estate tax, also known as the death tax, is a 40 percent tax on an individual's transfer of assets in excess of an exemption amoun...
The Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act Passes in the House
Congresswoman Terri Sewell issued the following statement after the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act (H.R. 650), a bill she co-sponsored to preserve critical access to financing for manufactured homes for low-income and rural families, pas...
TITUS STATEMENT ON APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE VOTES ON FAILED YUCCA MOUNTAIN PROJECT
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement in regards to the House Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies’ consideration of the Fiscal Year 2016 En...
Kaptur Votes To Protect Homeowners From Predatory Lending, Unfair Interest Rates
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur voted against legislation that passed in the House last night to raise interest rates on homeowners and expose many consumers to predatory lending practices that are currently prohibited by the Consumer Financial Protection B...
Congresswoman Beatty Helps Lead Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Assist Credit Union Customers
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) helped lead the successful House passage of the Capital Access for Small Community Financial Institutions Act of 2015, H.R. 299. The legislation will allow privately-insured credit unions to apply for membership in th...
Kuster Discusses Efforts to Increase Mental Health Services for Veterans and Prevent Veteran Homelessness...
This morning, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) hosted a roundtable discussion with local veterans as well as mental health and housing advocates. During the discussion, Kuster heard from event participants about ways that Congress can ensure Granite ...
Bustos Urges Illinois Communities To Apply For Federal Transportation & Infrastructure Grants
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, urged communities across her region of Illinois to apply for $500 million in federal grants available for transportation and infrastructure projects....
Congresswoman Susan Davis Celebrates Naming of New Federal Courthouse Downtown
Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) spoke at the naming ceremony of the new federal courthouse downtown. Davis played a central role in securing construction funding and working with the community on the name for the courthouse. The courthouse wil...
Gabbard/Takai-Backed Legislation Reauthorizing Native Hawaiian Housing Assistance Passes House
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Congressman Mark Takai (HI-01) issued the following statement in regards to the House of Representatives’ passage of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act (NAHASDA) o...
Lowey Announces $3.8 Million in Federal Grants for Expanded Westchester and Rockland Early Head...
Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (Westchester/Rockland), the Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee, today announcedmore than $3.8 million in new Early Head Start grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to organizat...
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Historic Selma to...
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery march that took place on March 7, 1965. “The historic march from Selma to Montgomery was a pivotal moment in the Civil R...
Bustos Fights To Ensure First Responders Have Resources To Handle Train Derailments
Following her visit earlier this week to the BNSF train derailment site south of Galena to thank first responders, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, fought today to ensure first respo...
Waters Announces $738,000 for Housing Authority of LA County
Washington, D.C. - March 2, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, announced that the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) will receive a $738,00...
Congresswoman Titus Announces Major Clean Energy Project for Southern Nevada
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District announced that the Department of the Interior has approved a major clean energy project in Southern Nevada. The Midland Solar Project wil...
Titus Announces $1.8 Million in Housing Funding for Southern Nevada Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide nearly $2 million to the Southern Nevada Regional Housing...
Congresswoman Matsui Announces over $350,000 in Federal Funding to Help House Homeless Veterans in...
SACRAMENTO, CA - June 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) today announced that Sacramento County will receive $368,568 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH...
DeLauro Applauds Grant for Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today applauded the news that Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, Inc. has been awarded a Capital Grant of $100,000 from NeighborWorks® America. The gran...
Waters Introduces Legislation to Rehab Foreclosed, Vacant, and Abandoned Properties
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Financial Services, introduced the Project Rebuild Act of 2013 on Thursday afternoon. This legislation would provide funding f...
DeLauro Applauds Grant for Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven
WASHINGTON, DC - February 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today applauded the announcement that Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, Inc. is being awarded a $92,275 grant from NeighborWorks America. The funds are...
CONGRESSWOMAN FREDERICA WILSON URGES HOMEOWNERS TO ATTEND FREE “Help For Homeowners” event TO STOP...
Miami, FL - February 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and the U.S. Department of Treasury are hosting a “Help For Homeowners” event on Wednesday, February 27 and Thursday, February 28 to enable struggling homeow...
