WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement at a field hearing on creating more opportunity and prosperity in Rust Belt - Erie, PA, on May 20, 2024: * * * "Let me begin by thanking our Tax Subcommittee Chairman Mike Kelly and the folks here at the Warner Theatre for hosting us today. I'm also sure I speak for all who participated how gratifying and informative today's tour of the Erie Opportunity Zon  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) announced the reintroduction of the Helping Families Heal Act, first-of-its-kind legislation to expand mental health services for communities harmed by police violence. The bill establishes grant programs within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand communities' ability to fund a wide range of mental health programs to support victims, families, and students  more