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• No-Show Lawmakers Use Covid as an Excuse | Representative Tim Burchett
  https://burchett.house.gov/media/burchett-opinions/no-show-lawmakers-use-covid-excuse
  ... on much longer than they would in person. As with proxy voting, members aren’t using virtual hearings as intended. One representative was spotted waking up from a nap in the middle of a hearing, while another participated from a boat. Virtual work periods...
• Following Push for Funding Led by Congresswoman Ross, DOT Announces More Than $1 Billion in Federal
  https://ross.house.gov/2023/12/following-push-for-funding-led-by-congresswoman-ross-dot-announces-more-than-1-billion-in-federal-funding-for-raleigh-to-richmond-rail-line
  ... growth in the region. In June of 2022, North Carolina lawmakers announced $58 million in federal funding for the line. “I’m extremely grateful that because of this historic grant from DOT, the Raleigh-to-Richmond rail line is one crucial step closer...
• Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Secure Full Military Benefits for Local Di
  https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-dr-raul-ruiz-reintroduces-bipartisan-bill-secure-full
  ...-connected disability compensation are two completely different benefits. One does not diminish the merits of the other ," said Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12). " I am committed to rectifying this injustice for all Veterans, and passage of the Major Richard...
• Congresswoman King-Hinds Secures House Passage of First Bill in Office - TRAVEL Act Advances to Sena
  https://king-hinds.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-king-hinds-secures-house-passage-first-bill-office-travel-act
  ... Affairs to assign VA physicians and specialists to hard-to-reach areas, including the Marianas, for up to one year. These providers will receive travel bonuses and will help fill critical gaps in service delivery across the Pacific and beyond.  The bill...
• Rep. Brad Knott: There Are More Illegals in North Carolina than in Arizona | Congressman Brad Knott
  https://knott.house.gov/media/in-the-news/rep-brad-knott-there-are-more-illegals-north-carolina-arizona
  ... the specific MAGA wins for their state of North Carolina, and Knott mentioned the success of the Big Beautiful Bill in protecting family farms. “That’s something that no one talks about, that the corporatization of the farming in this country is a problem...
• Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bill to Rename Palatine Post Office in Honor of Local Ghost Ar
  https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-introduces-bill-rename-palatine-post-office-honor
  ... Bluestein Post Office Building,” honoring  Bernard “Bernie” Bluestein , a 102-year-old northwest suburban resident and one of the last surviving members of the U.S. Army’s famed Ghost Army. “Bernie Bluestein answered his country’s call by serving...
• RECAP: Krishnamoorthi, IL Health Leaders Highlight Impact of GOP Plan that Threatens Medicaid Covera
  https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/recap-krishnamoorthi-il-health-leaders-highlight-impact-gop-plan-threatens
  .... “Medicaid is one of the most effective public investments we can make in the health of Americans, and I am grateful to Congressman Krishnamoorthi and our Illinois delegation for their commitment to protecting this essential program.”    “Republicans...
• Rep. David Kustoff, Republicans Take the Lead on Improving Social Security Customer Service | Congre
  https://kustoff.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-david-kustoff-republicans-take-lead-improving-social-security-customer
  ... out of committee, H.R. 5345 can be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives. The bill passed committee by a vote of 39-1. The Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act creates one single point of contact at the Social...
• Passports | Congressman Chuck Edwards
  https://edwards.house.gov/passport
  ... research their destination’s entry requirements at travel.state.gov/destination before booking travel. When applying for one’s first passport, constituents will need to apply in person at one of the State Department’s acceptance facilities. Passport renewal...
• Elfreth Defends 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Services for LGBTQ+ Youth | Representative Sarah Elf
  https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/elfreth-defends-988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline-services-lgbtq-youth
  ... and admonished the proposed cuts to the lifeline by the Trump Administration.  “The Trevor Project estimates that at least one LGBTQ youth attempts suicide every 45 seconds. That’s less time than my remarks will take today,”  said Congresswoman Elfreth...