U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania
Casey Introduces Legislation to Improve Flood Insurance Affordability for Families, Help Pennsylvanians Protect Their Homes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Fair Flood Protection Act caps insurance premiums, cuts fees
Casey bill to provide long-term stability for Pennsylvania homeowners
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced legislation to cap the cost of flood insurance, making homeownership more affordable for working families. Across Pennsylvania, as floods become more frequent and intense, homeowners are struggling to keep up with signif
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House Oversight Committee Chairman Comer Probes Biden-Harris Administration Use Of Taxpayer Funded Resources to Fly Zelensky to Pennsylvania to Campaign for Harris
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024:
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is opening an investigation into the Biden-Harris Administration using taxpayer funded resources to fly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Pennsylvania to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Ch
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ICYMI: Rep. Wild Sits Down with La Mega's Victor Martinez for Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Work in Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Recently, Congresswoman Susan Wild hosted Allentown's Victor Martinez with La Mega radio to provide a behind-the-scenes look at her work in Congress. During their conversation, they discussed Rep. Wild's work on her committees, federal funding she secured for projects throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley, and her legislative priorities.
Check out some memorable moments of the conversation below:
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ICYMI: Tuberville Joins "Mornings with Maria" to Discuss Secret Service Leadership Failures, Kamala Harris' Bad Economic Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business Network to discuss the U.S. Secret Service failures that led to the assassination attempt of President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania in July. They also discussed Kamala Harris' failure to outline policies to boost the U.S. economy.
Excerpts from Senator Tuberville can be found below, and his entire interview can be watched on Rumble
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Rep. Cammack Requests POTUS Grant Category B Disaster Assistance To 3 FL-03 Counties
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack sent a letter to President Biden requesting the full scope of Public Assistance Category B for Alachua, Columbia, and Marion Counties prior to Hurricane Helene's landfall on Thursday, September 26.
View the letter below.
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September 25, 2024
To: President Joseph R. Biden Jr., The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania NW, Washington, DC 20500
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Rep. Houlahan Introduces Bipartisan Resolution for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Yesterday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) marked September 25 as Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day by introducing a bipartisan resolution and hosting an event with the Servicewomen and Women Veterans Caucus Event, which she co-chairs. The resolution, H.Res.1510, underscores the urgent need to confront the issue of military sexual trauma (MST), which affects both women a
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Rep. Houlahan Issues Statement on First Public Hearing of Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on the first public hearing of the Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force, on Sept. 26, 2024:
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Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) issued the following statement:
"Today, I had the solemn duty of attending the first public hearing of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump.
My questions to the actual witnesses focused on the two command posts at the Butler, PA,
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Rep. Meuser Introduces Bill to Halt Aid to Afghanistan Until American Hostages are Released
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
This week, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) introduced H.R. 9763 the No Funding Without Freedom Act, which would prohibit U.S. financial aid to Afghanistan until every wrongfully detained American citizen is released by the Taliban.
The bill is a direct response to the wrongful detainment of American citizens Ryan Corbett and George Glezmann. Corbett, who grew up in Susquehanna County, P
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Rep. Summer Lee Announces Over $2.7M in CDFI Funding to Support Business Growth, Job Creation, Affordable Housing, Financial Services in Local Communities
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) proudly announced that Bridgeway Capital and Invest PGH, two Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) within her district, have been awarded a total of $2,769,000 in Financial Assistance (FA) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's CDFI Fund. This funding will help strengthen Pittsburgh's local economy and provide cruc
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Rep. Summer Lee Introduces Landmark Legislation for Working-Class Families American Stability Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Today, Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) introduced the American Stability Act, a revolutionary piece of legislation aimed at reversing decades of economic inequality and delivering the largest wage increase and tax cut for working-class people in U.S. history. This bill boldly reimagines the federal wage and tax system, restoring fairness and ensuring every American can live with dignity.
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Sen. Hassan Issues Statement on Bipartisan Secret Service Report Following Trump Assassination Attempt in July
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024:
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement today in response to the Committee's new bipartisan report on the Secret Service leadership failures surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July:
"The repor
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U.S. Rep. Cartwright Reintroduces Bill to Conserve Water & Save Consumers Money
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) reintroduced the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use (WATER Use) Act to encourage water conservation and provide federal funding to help consumers upgrade to water-efficient products and help them save money.
"Conserving our precious drinking water supply is critical to Americans' wellbeing," said Rep. Cartwrigh
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