Blaine’s Bulletin: 2023 NDAA
December 16, 2022 For Immediate Release | Contact: Georgeanna Sullivan (202) 225-2956 Last week, the House passed the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This is one of Congress’ most important jobs each year, as this bill funds our nation’s military. America’s warfighters and military members sacrifice so much for this country, the least we can do in return is make sure they have everything they need to do their jobs. This year, the NDAA included one of the most notable provisions to date, but one I’m disappointed even needed [...]
Blaine’s Bulletin: Biden Administration Student Loan Update
December 9, 2022 For Immediate Release | Contact: Georgeanna Sullivan (202) 225-2956 BLAINE'S BULLETIN: BIDEN ADMINISTRATION STUDENT LOAN UPDATE I'm sure you remember President Biden's summer announcement that he plans to cancel student debt for thousands of Americans. While student loan forgiveness had been discussed for several months, the announcement was somewhat of a surprise because it was widely believed that doing so was not constitutional. In my September 2nd bulletin, I highlighted the fact that both Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the General Counsel of the Department of Education under President Obama have acknowledged that [...]
Four Wagner Bills to Become Law in National Defense Authorization Act
Four Wagner Bills to Become Law in National Defense Authorization Act For Immediate Release December 8, 2022 Contact: Arthur Bryant 202-225-1621 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after three of her bills and funding for St. Louis-area built Super Hornets were included in the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act: "This National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) makes our nation stronger and safer during a time our very freedoms are at stake. With countries like Russia, China, and Iran attempting to take advantage of [...]
Wagner, Joyce, Slotkin, and Titus Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Human Trafficking Survivors, Investigators
Wagner, Joyce, Slotkin, and Titus Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Human Trafficking Survivors, Investigators For Immediate Release November 29, 2022 Contact: Arthur Bryant 202-225-1621 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) introduced the IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act alongside Reps. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), Dave Joyce (OH-14) and Dina Titus (NV-01) to ensure survivors of human trafficking and law enforcement officers working to combat these terrible crimes receive the resources and support they need. U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI) have introduced the legislation in the Senate. The IMPACTT [...]
Blaine’s Bulletin: Small Business Saturday
November 25, 2022 For Immediate Release | Contact: Georgeanna Sullivan (202) 225-2956 BLAINE'S BULLETIN: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We were fortunate to have a great day filled with a lot of family time and too much food. Now that we have given thanks, Christmas will be here before we know it. It seems that everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit a little bit earlier than usual this year which is just fine with me. After all, it is the most wonderful time of the year. If [...]
BLAINE’S BULLETIN: THANKSGIVING 2022
November 18, 2022 For Immediate Release | Contact: Georgeanna Sullivan (202) 225-2956 BLAINE'S BULLETIN: THANKSGIVING 2022 If the early in the season snow wasn't enough of an indication, the holiday season is here. Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and I am looking forward to a day filled with good food, football, and family. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year and about as wholesome as a holiday can get. It's a holiday completely focused on spending time with family and loved ones and reflecting on all we have [...]