GREAT Act Signed into Law
Foxx-Gomez GREAT Act Becomes Law
Source: Virginia Foxx (R-NC, 5th)
January 6, 2020
On December 30, the President signed into law H.R. 150, the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act, sponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Jimmy Gomez (D-CA). Under the GREAT Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will simplify the federal grant reporting process by enacting a government-wide reporting system for federal grant recipients – building a more accessible, data-driven federal reporting system. This legislation not only serves to benefit recipients of federal grants, but it also allows the general public to see first-hand how federal dollars are being allocated.
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Epstein Investigation
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE INVESTIGATES EPSTEIN’S FAVORABLE PLEA DEAL
Source: Lois Frankel (D-FL, 22nd)
January 6, 2020
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, along with Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and Reps. Jackie Speier, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Lois Frankel sent letters to Attorney General William Barr and Richard Swearingen, the Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, seeking documents and information regarding the favorable deal for sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein and the concealment of the deal from the victims of Mr. Epstein’s crimes.
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More about Iran
Statement on Trump's Military Strike in Iraq
Source: Dwight Evans (D PA, 2nd)
January 3, 2020
"President Obama worked to DE-escalate tensions in the region through a nuclear limitation deal with Iran – President Trump broke that deal and the result has been increased danger in an already volatile region."
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Fitzpatrick Statement on the Death of Qasem Soleimani
Source: Brian Fitzpatrick, (R PA, 8th)
January 3, 2020
“Qasem Soleimani, leader of Iran’s Quds force, is directly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American servicemen and servicewomen. Soleimani perpetuated the Iranian regime’s destabilizing proxy wars across the Middle East and carried out numerous terrorist attacks on behalf of Iran—the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. According to the Defense Department, Soleimani was imminently plotting even more attacks on American servicemen and servicewomen, and therefore the air strike was needed to protect our American soldiers, diplomats, and civilians serving in critical missions in the region. Iran’s attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, their mounting aggression against the United States in the region, and their direct and imminent threats to Americans serving in critical missions abroad cannot be ignored.”
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Fortenberry Statement on the Escalating Military Situation with Iran
Source: Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE, 1st)
January 3, 2020
“In a more perfect world, our countries have more reason to be natural allies than natural enemies. America needs to be aware that Iran is likely to retaliate through terrorism and assassination,” Fortenberry said.
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Congressman García’s Statement on U.S. Airstrike that Killed Iranian General Soleimani
Source: Jesus Garcia (D-IL, 4th)
January 3, 2020
The killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani by our military forces confirms our worst fears: President Trump may be provoking an international crisis and putting us on the brink of war to distract the country from his impeachment. This is wrong.
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Roe to Resign
Fleischmann Thanks Congressman Roe for Years of Service
Source: Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN, 3rd)
January 3, 2020
“Phil served our country well both during his time in the United States Army Medical Corps overseas and in Washington. As Chairman and then Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Phil spearheaded efforts to increase access to care for those who have sacrificed in defense of our nation. With his medical background, he led the Republican Study Committee’s Health Care Task Force to establish new protections for patients from the increase of medical costs. His immense contributions to our nation can be widely felt in the Volunteer State and are lauded by all who have benefitted from his tireless advocacy.