Thursday - April 9, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania

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Amata Supports Congressional Task Force Examining Presidential Security
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is highly supportive of the new bipartisan Task Force appointed to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Trump and all related security and procedural questions. The Task Force announced Monday follows bipartisan House passage of H. Res. 1367, passed by a vote of 416-0 on July 24th. The Resolution was sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly (  more
Casey Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Resolve Local Prosecutor Hiring and Retention Issues
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Prosecutors Act would establish a competitive grant program to help hire, train, and retain local prosecutors Despite 93% of prosecutors reporting high job satisfaction, inadequate pay and heavy caseloads drive prosecutor shortage and low retention rates Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Helping Improve R  more
ICYMI: Grassley Oversight Unveils 'Most Detailed Picture Yet' of Trump Assassination Attempt
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Text messages, bodycam footage, law enforcement briefing materials and an after-action report all obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) paint the "most detailed picture yet" of the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Grassley has led Congress and federal agencies in providing the public the clearest account of the lead-up and aftermath of the shooting at  more
In his Newsweek op-ed, Rep. Mike Kelly highlights importance of bipartisan task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: In his latest op-ed published Friday in Newsweek, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) details his personal account of the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Kelly's hometown of Butler, Pennsylvania; and, Kelly explains the importance of his legislation(link is external) to establish a bipartisan task force to investigate the assassination attempt. The legislation passed the U.S. H  more
Rep. Deluzio Secures $132,000 for Sharpsburg Stormwater Improvements at Kennedy Park
SHARPSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced a $132,000 federal investment for the community of Sharpsburg. This funding will help reduce the risk of flooding in the Borough, especially around Kennedy Park, which frequently floods and becomes unusable for neighbors and recreators. Congressman Deluzio announced the funding at the Sharpsburg Municipal Building today and presented an  more
Rep. Moskowitz Announces Appointment to Bipartisan Task Force Investigating Trump Assassination Attempt
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following statement on July 29, 2024: * * * Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) released the following statement on the announcement by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) that he has been appointed to a bipartisan task force involving the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024: "I am grateful to have the confidence  more
Rep. Thompson Announces $750,000 in Federal Funding For Dickinson Center
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson announced the Dickinson Center Building Project in St. Marys as the recipient of a $750,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). This funding will consolidate several community and health services in Elk and Cameron counties into one new downtown facility that will provide thousands of residents with access to efficient care and services. "Hav  more
Reps. Deluzio, LaLota Launch Bipartisan Navy & Marine Corps Caucus
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 29, 2024: Today, Reps. Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Nick LaLota (NY-01), both graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy, former Navy Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs), and members of the Armed Services Committee, released the following statements announcing the launch of the bipartisan Navy and Marine Corps Caucus. "I learned a simple lesson in the Navy: Ship, Shipmate, Self. You put the mission first, yo  more
Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Aug. 1 Executive Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for an executive business meeting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 1, 2024, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building: AGENDA I. Nominees * Karla M. Campbell, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit * Julia M. Lipez, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit * Mary Kathleen Costello, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania * Catherine Henry, to be United St  more