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• Man who served heroically during World War II is honored posthumously – Pete Aguilar
  https://aguilar.house.gov/2020/09/10/man-who-served-heroically-during-world-war-ii-honored-posthumously/
  ...During a Zoom event, Rep. Pete Aguilar presented Donald Pruyn of Fontana with 11 medals and commendations earned by his father, Corporal Murry Pruyn, during his service in the war.   The medals included the Bronze Star Medal, awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone, and the World War II Victory Medal. ...
• House Passes Bill Requiring Senate Approval for World Health Organization Agreements | Representativ
  https://tiffany.house.gov/media/editorials-letters-and-articles/house-passes-bill-requiring-senate-approval-world-health
  ...Representative Tom Tiffany (R., Wisc.) introduced the legislation to limit the World Health Organization’s influence after the body received strong criticism for its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and close ties to the Chinese Communist Party. “It’s deeply concerning that the Biden-Harris administration would even consider signing the World Health Organization’s pandemic treaty,” Tiffany said. ...
• Velázquez Introduces a Resolution in Support of World Contraception Day | Congresswoman Nydia Velázq
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/vel-zquez-introduces-resolution-support-world-contraception-day-0
  ...Velázquez Mensaje de Bienvenida Nominaciones a Academias Militares Ordenes de Banderas Pequeñas Empresas Recursos para Jovenes Visitando Washington, DC Vivienda ¿Qué está sucediendo en el Congreso? Home Media Press Releases Velázquez Introduces a Resolution in Support of World Contraception Day September 26, 2022 Press Release Velázquez Introduces a Resolution in Support of World Contraception Day Washington D.C. — Today, on World Contraception Day, Rep. ...
• The WPI Conversation: ‘We can’t have China hold the world hostage’ | Congressman Ro Khanna
  https://khanna.house.gov/media/in-the-news/wpi-conversation-we-cant-have-china-hold-world-hostage
  ...I mean, it’s a technologically very impressive city, and a third of the AI talent in the world is in China. It’s one of the reasons we have to, in this country, be open to having human talent from around the world to win the AI race. I’m concerned about making sure the mathematicians and physicists and best computer scientists from around the world — including, by the way, from China — are coming to the United States. ...
• On World Press Freedom Day, Swalwell, Blumenthal & Menendez Reintroduce Bill to Protect | Representa
  https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/world-press-freedom-day-swalwell-blumenthal-menendez-reintroduce-bill
  ...Today's bill re-introduction comes as attacks on journalists remain at an all-time high. According to UNESCO , 86 journalists and media workers were killed around the world in 2022 -- one every four days -- representing a 50 percent increase from the last three years. The Journalist Protection Act makes an important statement that violence targeting the free press, an industry protected by the First Amendment, will not be tolerated. ...
• Torres Holds Medal Ceremony for Family of World War II Veteran | U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres of
  https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/torres-holds-medal-ceremony-family-world-war-ii-veteran
  ...The medals and ribbons presented to Lieutenant Cartagena's family were: Bronze Star Prisoner of War American Defense Service World War II Victory Combat Infantryman Badge 1 st Award Philippine Defense Ribbon and Bronze Star Philippine Liberation Ribbon Philippine Independence Ribbon Mr. Cartagena was commissioned as a First Lieutenant at the outset of the Second World War under General Douglas MacArthur. ...
• Japanese American World War II History Network Act passes House of Representatives | Representative
  https://obernolte.house.gov/media/press-releases/japanese-american-world-war-ii-history-network-act-passes-house
  ...The Topaz Museum: “The Topaz Museum supports the House of Representatives’ bill to create a Japanese American World War II History Network within the National Park Service. With the need to continually assess and reevaluate educational and interpretive programs, the Japanese American World War II History Network will add to the tools available to tell our stories.” ...
• Rep. Roy reintroduces “No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act” | Representative C
  https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-reintroduces-no-taxpayer-funding-world-health-organization-act
  ...Roy reintroduces “No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act” January 14, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) announced the reintroduction of the “No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act,” legislation prohibiting U.S. funding to the World Health Organization. ...
• Rep. Roy Seeks Answers from USDA on Growing New World Screwworm Risk | Representative Chip Roy
  https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-seeks-answers-usda-growing-new-world-screwworm-risk
  ...Roy Seeks Answers from USDA on Growing New World Screwworm Risk June 2, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. —  Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) penned a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins asking the Secretary to host a briefing on the Department’s actions against the New World Screwworm.  ...
• Rep. Sykes Recognizes World Water Week, Calls For Investments In Water Infrastructure And Access To
  https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-recognizes-world-water-week-calls-investments-water-infrastructure
  ...Rep. Sykes Recognizes World Water Week, Calls For Investments In Water Infrastructure And Access To Clean Water | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes Skip to content Close Home About Biography Our District Key Issues Votes & Legislation Contact Sign Up For My Newsletter Email Me Office Locations Visiting the D.C. ...