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November 4, 2025
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165

Thanks to the Democrats, we are now officially experiencing the longest full government shutdown in United States history. However, this is not just some meaningless new record set by Congress. It is a direct blow to the American people.


October 27, 2025
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We are officially on day 27 of the Schumer Shutdown, and due to the Democrats’ need to appease their far-Left base, there does not seem to be an end in sight. However, petty political games have consequences – and that is being made crystal clear right now in America’s skies.

Issues:Transportation

October 20, 2025
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Today marks October 20th. This means it has been twenty days since Chuck Schumer directed his caucus to irresponsibly shut down the government. Twenty days since the Democrats put politics over principle - and they continue to do so every single day.


October 7, 2025
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Last week, and every day since, Senate Democrats have vote to irresponsibly shut down the United States government – and the American people are paying the price.


September 9, 2025
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This month is World Alzheimer’s Month – a global campaign held every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Issues:Healthcare

September 2, 2025
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Today is the day that lawmakers are heading back to Washington, D.C. after spending the past five weeks in their respective districts and states.


August 18, 2025
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This month marks four years since President Biden carried out his catastrophic withdraw of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, ignoring the advice of America’s top military leaders and experts.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs

July 28, 2025
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This Friday will mark the beginning of August – a month in Congress that we refer to as the Annual District Work Period. This means that the House of Representatives will not be in session and members of Congress can spend ample time in their communities and converse with their constituents and local leaders.


July 14, 2025
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165

In 1793, in his fifth annual State of the Union Address, President George Washington said, “if we desire to secure peace…it must be known that we are at all times ready for war.”

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs