Wednesday - April 22, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts

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DeGette, Trahan Lead Request for Shelter and Services Program Funding Boost
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: Today Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01)and Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03) led a group of House members requesting $3 billion in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Shelter and Services Program (SSP) that provides funding to states and municipalities to support migrant arrivals. "Local communities across the country have stepped up to provide humanitarian support to those in   more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy VP Flotte
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following written testimony by Terence Flotte, vice president of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy, involving a hearing on Feb. 29, 2024, entitled "Legislative Proposals to Support Patients with Rare Diseases": * * * Chairman Guthrie, Vice Chair Bucshon, Ranking Member Eshoo, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the American Society of Gene & Cel  more
Moulton Secures Over $13 Million in Community Project Funding for 15 Local Projects in FY 2024 Spending Bills
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: SALEM, MA -- Congressman Seth Moulton announced that he has secured over $13.2 million for fifteen community improvement projects in FY2024 Appropriations. Final legislation was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, followed by the Senate on Friday. Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Representative is allowed to request funding for a limited number of   more
Moulton, DelBene Introduce the American High-Speed Rail Act
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Representatives Seth Moulton (MA-06) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) have introduced the American High-Speed Rail Act, which would invest $205 billion federal dollars into high-speed rail, create at least 2.6 million direct American jobs over five years, and provide Americans with a new travel option that's safer than driving, cleaner than flying, and rarely delayed by weather. "High-speed rail is faster,  more
Rep. Grijalva Joins Request for $3 Billion Funding Boost for Shelter and Services Program
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON- Representative Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-07) joined Reps. Lori Trahan (MA-03). Diana DeGette (CO-01), and other House members requesting $3 billion in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Shelter and Services Program (SSP) that provides funding to states to and municipalities to support migrant arrivals. "Local communities across the country have stepped up to provide humani  more
Trahan, DeGette Lead Request for Shelter and Services Program Funding Boost
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) led a group of House members requesting $3 billion in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Shelter and Services Program (SSP) that provides funding to states to and municipalities to support migrant arrivals. "Local communities across the country have stepped up to provide humanit  more