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• Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation Vows to Protect Illinois Families and Communities | Rep
  https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/illinois-democratic-congressional-delegation-vows-protect-illinois-families
  ... taxpayer dollars from the hardworking communities we represent to pay for more giveaways to billionaires and the biggest corporations,” the Members said. “These unconstitutional federal funding cuts will immediately raise costs for Illinois families...
• Members of Congress Should Not Be Paid During Government Shutdowns. Do You Agree? – Eli Crane
  https://crane.house.gov/2025/10/02/members-of-congress-should-not-be-paid-during-government-shutdowns-do-you-agree/
  ... the government will remain shut down until five more Democrats vote in favor of the bill. In the meantime,  Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ)  has requested that his pay be withheld for the duration of the shutdown. He believes it is inappropriate to receive a salary...
• Menendez, Booker, Watson Coleman Lead NJ Delegation in Announcing $35M in LIHEAP Additional Funding
  https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/menendez-booker-watson-coleman-lead-nj-delegation-in-announcing-35m-in-liheap-additional-funding-to-assist-nj-families-with-heating-expenses
  ... (D-N.J.-12) in announcing a total of $35,196,880 in additional federal funding from theU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help residents across the state pay for home energy costs this winter. Funding for the Low-Income Home Energy...
• Important Government Shutdown Information | Representative Krishnamoorthi
  https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/issues/important-government-shutdown-information-3
  ... Security Medicaid Services  IRS services Department of Veterans Affairs If you need help navigating these disruptions,  please contact my office . While many federal workers are sidelined,  my staff is continuing to work—without pay—during the shutdown...
• NC3 Investigates: V.A. admits mistake that left a Ventura Vet homeless - Congresswoman Julia Brownle
  https://juliabrownley.house.gov/nc3-investigates-v-admits-mistake-left-ventura-vet-homeless-2/
  ... in college, the V.A. is refusing to pay his tuition, books and other expenses it’s supposed to pay under his G.I. Bill. “Any day now, from the very beginning of this I’m gonna receive my benefits from the VA,” said Boons. The debt piled up. The V.A...
• NC3 Investigates: V.A. Admits Mistake That Left a Ventura Vet Homeless - Congresswoman Julia Brownle
  https://juliabrownley.house.gov/nc3-investigates-v-admits-mistake-left-ventura-vet-homeless/
  ... in college, the V.A. is refusing to pay his tuition, books and other expenses it’s supposed to pay under his G.I. Bill. “Any day now, from the very beginning of this I’m gonna receive my benefits from the VA,” said Boons. The debt piled up. The V.A...
• Reps. Sykes, Malliotakis, Horsford, LaLota, Suozzi, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan No Tax on Overt
  https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-sykes-malliotakis-horsford-lalota-suozzi-fitzpatrick-introduce-bipartisan-no-tax-on-overtime-for-all-workers-act
  ... workers, including in the airline and railroad sectors, are subject to the Railroad Labor Act and under current law, their overtime pay is still subject to federal income tax. FLSA also does not take into account how collective bargaining agreements define...
• Rep. Smith Statement on the Passage of the Build Back Better Act | Congressman Adam Smith
  https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-passage-build-back-better-act
  ..., these improvements to the lives of our families and communities are paid for by creating a fairer tax code - ensuring the wealthy and corporations finally pay their fair share. "The negotiations and process to get to this point has certainly been challenging...
• Government Shutdown FAQ | Congressman Mike Quigley
  https://quigley.house.gov/shutdown
  ... take place? Can I still request and pay for flags through Pay.gov? What about international travel? Will my passport renewal still be processed? Will immigration applications still be processed? Are National Parks closed? I have an issue...
• SCRIPPS NEWS: Patients have paid over $1 million for contraception care that should be free | In the
  https://dean.house.gov/2024/10/scripps-news
  ... a shock Scripps News found many women seeking reproductive care in the U.S. are experiencing. Despite a federal law requiring most health insurance plans to pay for birth control care at no cost to the patient, Scripps News learned thousands of women like...