WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday with support from Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05), a senior appropriator who helped secure funding to enhance energy independence and revitalize coal mining communities. The bill provides additional funding for the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) gr  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release: House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) are continuing the Committee's investigation into the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) mishandling of serious misconduct, including racism, hazing, discrimination, sexual haras  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following commentary to the Herald Leader on July 26, 2024: * * * Blocking sale of U.S. Steel Hurts Us and One of Our Closest Allies This year, President Biden announced his opposition to Nippon Steel Corporation's attempt to acquire an iconic American company, U.S. Steel. He wrote that it is "vital" for U.S. Steel to remain a domestically owned and operated steel company. While this may be good short-term politics, it is extremel  more