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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Chair of the Regional Leadership Council, released the following statement today in recognition of Veterans Day:
“Throughout our history and throughout the world, America's veterans have made sacrifices so that democracy and freedom may reign. Their service deserves more than a 'thank you' on Veterans Day – these heroes need us to take action.
Dear Colleagues,
Ahead of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s two-year anniversary, the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) and House Democrats are continuing to implement the Investing in America agenda and build a resilient, inclusive economy amidst attempts by extreme MAGA Republicans to clawback these important policies. Here are some of the highlights:
A long planned Port of Wilmington expansion project receives a $50 million federal boost from the Port Infrastructure Development Program, a grant program funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and administered by the U.S. Maritime Administration.
The federal funding will help build a new terminal in Edgemoor, at the former DuPont/Chemours property sold to the Diamond Port Corporation in 2017.
Dear Colleagues,
In this latest edition of the RLC Weekly, we are showing how Members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) and House Democrats are seizing the opportunity to discuss how Democrats are delivering in communities across the country – in stark contrast to the Republican policy of putting politics over people. Take a look at some of the highlights:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) met with top officials at the U.S. Department of Commerce to discuss the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act. Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06), leader of Region 5, led the meeting. The participants included Director of External and Government Affairs for the CHIPS Program Office Adrienne Elrod and Senior Advisor to the Secretary on CHIPS Implementation J.D. Grom.
The Port of Tacoma is receiving a federal grant giving it a sizable boost to its Husky Terminal expansion project. On Tuesday the offices of U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray announced the more than $54 million federal grant awarded to the Northwest Seaport Alliance, the cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.
The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program and will support the first phase of the Husky Terminal expansion at the Port of Tacoma.
Dear Colleagues,
After reports released this week showed better-than-expected economic growth and
Dear Colleagues,
Further evidence that the Investing in America agenda is working was on display across the country this week. The Regional Leadership Council (RLC) continues to ensure the transformational investments made possible by House Democrats are reaching the communities that need them the most. Here are some of the highlights:
Dear Colleagues,
Amidst an unprecedented week of global tragedy and dysfunction in the U.S. Congress – it is now more important than ever to show the world what an effective, united government can do. Here are some of the latest highlights of the Investing in America agenda reaching communities across America:
Las Vegas resident David Berman’s daily routine has been consistent for nearly his entire life: It revolves around taking his daily doses of insulin.
Prior to each meal and before going to bed each night, the retired attorney takes a dose of insulin to treat his Type 1 diabetes. In between, the transplant from the Boston area who has called Southern Nevada home for the past 23 years charts his blood glucose levels to ensure he’s properly handling the ailment.