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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Weber Celebrates Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Randy Weber (14th District of Texas)

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill:

    “President Trump made a promise to cut taxes, protect seniors, and put American workers first. Today, we moved that promise across the finish line. The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers the largest tax cuts for families in a generation. It ends taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits because the government has no business taxing what you’ve already earned. It strengthens Medicaid for those who genuinely need it, unleashes American energy to restore our leadership on the world stage, secures our border, and cracks down on the waste, fraud, and abuse that’s running rampant in Washington.”

    “Now look, with a razor-thin majority, no bill is perfect. Every member, including me, could point to something they wish were different. But this legislation marks a huge step forward in putting the American people back in charge, not the bureaucrats. We’ve still got work to do to rein in spending and fix the fiscal mess we inherited. But this bill lays the groundwork for real, lasting success and puts us back on a path to strength, prosperity, and American greatness.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Weber Celebrates Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Randy Weber (14th District of Texas)

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill:

    “President Trump made a promise to cut taxes, protect seniors, and put American workers first. Today, we moved that promise across the finish line. The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers the largest tax cuts for families in a generation. It ends taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits because the government has no business taxing what you’ve already earned. It strengthens Medicaid for those who genuinely need it, unleashes American energy to restore our leadership on the world stage, secures our border, and cracks down on the waste, fraud, and abuse that’s running rampant in Washington.”

    “Now look, with a razor-thin majority, no bill is perfect. Every member, including me, could point to something they wish were different. But this legislation marks a huge step forward in putting the American people back in charge, not the bureaucrats. We’ve still got work to do to rein in spending and fix the fiscal mess we inherited. But this bill lays the groundwork for real, lasting success and puts us back on a path to strength, prosperity, and American greatness.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Huffman Statement on House Passage of Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Huffman Representing the 2nd District of California

    July 03, 2025

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement after the House passed President Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill:

    “Republicans just rammed through one of the most shameless betrayals in recent memory: Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill is a full-blown catastrophe for the American people. President Trump promised affordability, and now Americans will pay higher energy bills. Republicans campaigned on energy independence, but they’re giving China the deal of the century. They promised a stronger economy, yet they just kneecapped hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs. They promised to protect our public lands, and now they’ve auctioned our resources off to polluters and developers,” Rep. Huffman said. 

    “This unconscionable legislation is what it looks like when a government turns its back on the people it vowed to serve. Millions of Americans will have their health care and food assistance taken away. And what’s worse? Republicans are proud of this bill. They’re celebrating a scheme that steals from working families to bankroll billionaire tax breaks and handouts to fossil fuel CEOs,” Huffman said. “Once again, Republicans and President Trump have made their priorities painfully clear: when forced to choose between Americans and their billionaire donors, they’ll betray us and sell us out every time.”

    Although Republicans refused to consider any Democratic amendments to improve their partisan sweetheart deal, Rep. Huffman filed the following amendments to protect working families, safeguard our public lands, and prevent school voucher schemes:

    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #198 would require foreign adversaries, including state-owned companies, pay royalties to mine on U.S. public lands.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #215 would only allow coal mining provisions to take effect if federal officials confirm coal is cost-competitive with renewable energy.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #224 would remove royalty rate cuts for oil and gas drilling on land and offshore.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #230 would strike Arctic Refuge oil and gas leasing provisions and replace them with the Arctic Refuge Protection Act.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #244 would strike funding rescission for the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #266 would limit increased logging until mature and old-growth forests on federal lands are conserved and protections are expanded.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #459 would ensure the Bureau of Reclamation does not violate or override state law. 
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #480 would strike Sec. 70411, which provides a tax credit for wealthy donors to contribute to private and religious school voucher programs.

    In California’s Second Congressional District, this bill:

    • Increases average premiums by $3,070 per year for the 41,000 people who receive coverage under the Affordable Care Act
    • Puts 231,738 people who depend on Medicaid at risk of losing their health care
    • Threatens 28,369 households who count on SNAP to put food on the table
    • Takes away 5,130 jobs in clean energy and manufacturing

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Huffman Statement on House Passage of Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Huffman Representing the 2nd District of California

    July 03, 2025

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement after the House passed President Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill:

    “Republicans just rammed through one of the most shameless betrayals in recent memory: Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill is a full-blown catastrophe for the American people. President Trump promised affordability, and now Americans will pay higher energy bills. Republicans campaigned on energy independence, but they’re giving China the deal of the century. They promised a stronger economy, yet they just kneecapped hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs. They promised to protect our public lands, and now they’ve auctioned our resources off to polluters and developers,” Rep. Huffman said. 

    “This unconscionable legislation is what it looks like when a government turns its back on the people it vowed to serve. Millions of Americans will have their health care and food assistance taken away. And what’s worse? Republicans are proud of this bill. They’re celebrating a scheme that steals from working families to bankroll billionaire tax breaks and handouts to fossil fuel CEOs,” Huffman said. “Once again, Republicans and President Trump have made their priorities painfully clear: when forced to choose between Americans and their billionaire donors, they’ll betray us and sell us out every time.”

    Although Republicans refused to consider any Democratic amendments to improve their partisan sweetheart deal, Rep. Huffman filed the following amendments to protect working families, safeguard our public lands, and prevent school voucher schemes:

    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #198 would require foreign adversaries, including state-owned companies, pay royalties to mine on U.S. public lands.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #215 would only allow coal mining provisions to take effect if federal officials confirm coal is cost-competitive with renewable energy.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #224 would remove royalty rate cuts for oil and gas drilling on land and offshore.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #230 would strike Arctic Refuge oil and gas leasing provisions and replace them with the Arctic Refuge Protection Act.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #244 would strike funding rescission for the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #266 would limit increased logging until mature and old-growth forests on federal lands are conserved and protections are expanded.
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #459 would ensure the Bureau of Reclamation does not violate or override state law. 
    • Representative Huffman’s amendment #480 would strike Sec. 70411, which provides a tax credit for wealthy donors to contribute to private and religious school voucher programs.

    In California’s Second Congressional District, this bill:

    • Increases average premiums by $3,070 per year for the 41,000 people who receive coverage under the Affordable Care Act
    • Puts 231,738 people who depend on Medicaid at risk of losing their health care
    • Threatens 28,369 households who count on SNAP to put food on the table
    • Takes away 5,130 jobs in clean energy and manufacturing

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Simpson Supports President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

    Source: US State of Idaho

    Rep. Simpson Supports President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

    Washington, July 3, 2025

    WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a legislative vehicle for advancing President Trump’s full policy agenda.
    “The One Big Beautiful Bill is the America-First policy agenda that Idahoans and Americans nationwide voted for in November,” said Rep. Simpson. “Republicans came together and passed historic tax relief for working-class Americans, including much-deserved relief for Idaho farmers and small businesses. We are also delivering historic investments in border security and restoring domestic energy dominance. I am especially pleased that the out-of-touch provision to sell off public lands was withdrawn before returning to the House. Land selloffs are not part of the Trump agenda, and I was proud to fight for that in the House. As we take time this week to celebrate our great country, Americans nationwide can take comfort in knowing that the One Big Beautiful Bill will create a safer and stronger America.”
    The measure passed with a vote of 218-214. This legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Statement on Final Passage of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill

    Source: US State of New York

    ??Today’s vote makes it official: all seven New York Republicans in Congress voted to rip health care away from 1.5 million New Yorkers and jeopardize SNAP benefits for nearly 3 million more. They had two chances to stand up to Donald Trump and fight for the people they serve. They failed both times, gambling with their constituents’ lives to pay for billionaire tax breaks.

    “To the 48,000 New Yorkers set to lose their coverage in Rep. LaLota’s district, the 48,000 in Rep. Garbarino’s, the 52,000 in Rep. Malliotakis’, the 31,000 in Rep. Lawler’s, the 44,000 in Rep. Stefanik’s, the 35,000 in Rep. Langworthy’s, and the 31,000 in Rep. Tenney’s: your members of Congress may have given up on you, but I never will.”

    “As Governor, your family’s health and well-being is my top priority. And I will keep fighting every single day to shield you from the cruelty and chaos coming out of Washington.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Murray Statement on House Passage of “Big, Ugly Betrayal” Cutting Health Care & SNAP for WA State Families to Fund Tax Cuts for Billionaires

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray
    In Washington state, at least 328,695 people will lose health care under Republican bill; 900,000 Washingtonians could see SNAP benefits reduced or eliminated; 14 rural hospitals will be at risk of closure
    ICYMI: Senator Murray Statement on Senate Republicans’ Passage of Big, Ugly Bill
    ICYMI: In Senate Floor Speech, Murray Rails Against Republican Bill That Rips Away Health Care, Nutrition Assistance, Abortion Access & Balloons National Debt to Fund Tax Cuts for Billionaires; VIDEO HERE
    ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Murray Again Slams Republicans for Using Deceptive Tactics to Hide True Cost of Deficit-Busting Tax Cuts for Billionaires
    ICYMI: Republicans Block Murray Amendment to Stop Republicans’ Big Ugly Betrayal Bill From Defunding Planned Parenthood
    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on House Republicans passing the partisan Republican reconciliation bill—the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—by a vote of 218-214 on Thursday afternoon. On Tuesday, Senator Murray voted against the legislation in the Senate; where it passed 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance voting with Republicans to break the tie. The legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk.
    “Republicans’ Big, Ugly Betrayal Bill is the largest transfer of wealth from people who have the least, to the people who have the most, in our nation’s history. This bill is un-American and flat-out wrong.
    “It’s impossible to overstate how devastating the Republican legislation will be for the millions of struggling families who will pay for these billionaire tax breaks with deep cuts to their health care and nutrition benefits, while getting essentially nothing in return. 17 million Americans will lose their health insurance under this bill, including more than 328,000 people in Washington state who rely on Apple Health and Affordable Care Act coverage. 40 million Americans will see their grocery costs go up as the SNAP benefits they rely on to feed their families disappear. By defunding Planned Parenthood, this bill is a step toward Republicans’ dystopian plan for a Backdoor Nationwide Abortion Ban where women can’t get the health care they need, no matter what state they live in.
    “Republicans’ bill also makes detrimental and utterly shortsighted cuts to clean energy tax credits, raising families’ energy bills and eliminating millions of manufacturing jobs across the country. Countless farmers in Eastern and Central Washington are relying on these tax credits to help power their farms, and these cuts will raise their energy costs and undermine their ability to expand their businesses and invest back in their communities.
    “Republicans chose to ignore every warning about how terrible this bill really is and force it through, over the objections of Democrats and even members of their own party, for no other reason than because Trump said so. In the end, the American people will have their voices heard and will show Republicans exactly how they feel about this monstrous bill at the ballot box.”
    Senate passage came after an overnight “vote-a-rama” where Democrats forced Republicans to take dozens of tough votes on a wide array of issues, from protecting rural hospitals to preserving food assistance for families to extending expiring tax credits that help millions of families afford health care. And the nearly 30-hour vote-a-rama came after Senate Democrats forced more than 10 hours of debate and a full reading of every word of Republicans’ 940-page bill. During vote-a-rama, Senator Murray put forward an amendment to strike a provision of the legislation that achieves anti-abortion extremists’ long-sought goal of “defunding” Planned Parenthood by cutting off Planned Parenthood health centers from receiving federal Medicaid funding for the care they provide for millions of low-income women across the country—including birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, and wellness exams. Republicans blocked the amendment, 51-49.
    On Sunday, Senator Murray delivered a lengthy speech on the Senate floor where she laid out in detail how Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act will rip away health care from millions of Americans, shutter the doors of hospitals and health care clinics across the country, make the largest cuts to Medicaid and nutrition assistance in history, and blow up the national debt—all so Republicans can fund massive tax breaks for billionaires. Murray also spoke out repeatedly during debate on the Senate floor against Republicans’ use of a so-called “current policy baseline” to hide the true cost of their deficit-busting tax cuts for billionaires.
    Republicans’ 940-page bill, which they released in the dead of night, cuts more than $900 billion from Medicaid—$100 billion more than the House bill. That means about 17 million Americans will lose their health care, according to estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and more than 300 rural hospitals and over 500 nursing homes could close because of the legislation. The legislation makes the largest cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in history and will rip away nutrition assistance entirely from more than 5 million Americans and shift tens of billions of dollars in costs to states. The legislation also increases the debt by nearly $4 trillion dollars—nearly a trillion more than the House bill. About two in three Americans oppose the bill.
    In Washington state, 1.95 million people rely on Apple Health, Washington state’s Medicaid program, and over 300,000 Washingtonians access coverage through the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace (Washington Healthplanfinder). The Joint Economic Committee estimates that at least 328,695 people in Washington state would lose their health insurance under the Republican legislation—that includes 198,050 people who would be kicked off Medicaid and 108,262 people who would lose their coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Among other things, Republicans’ bill would institute work reporting requirements for Medicaid, which have been proven not to increase employment and just strip health care coverage from people who are already working or exempt—this would put more than 620,000 Washingtonians at risk of losing their health care coverage or having it delayed. Fourteen rural hospitals in Washington state would be at risk of closure under the Republican bill. The legislation also “defunds” Planned Parenthood for the next year, threatening the closure of up to 200 health centers across the country—90 percent of them in states where abortion is legal. 11 percent of Washington state residents rely on SNAP, and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services estimated that more than 900,000 people across the state could their see SNAP benefits reduced or eliminated under the House bill—the Senate bill is just as extreme.
    Senator Murray has held constant recent events—including multiple events in Washington state—to sound the alarm on Republicans’ devastating reconciliation bill and encourage constituents to raise their voices and call on their Members of Congress to oppose the legislation.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Pettersen Votes Against Trump’s Big Ugly Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brittany Pettersen (Colorado 7th District)

    Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after voting against Republicans’ disastrous budget bill:

    “It’s hard for me to hold back tears when trying to articulate how bad this bill truly is and what it will do to families and communities across this country. We only needed a few Republicans to stand up and do the right thing for their constituents, but unfortunately too many caved to Trump’s threats.

    “Today, I’m thinking of people like my mom who work low-wage jobs and wouldn’t be able to survive without Medicaid. I’m thinking of the thousands of Coloradans who have reached out to my office, terrified about what this means for their kids, people with disabilities, seniors who live on a fixed income, and families in need. 

    “It threatens to shutter rural hospitals and nursing homes, fire frontline health workers, and destroy the behavioral health system we’ve spent years building – one that’s saved countless lives, including my mom’s, through addiction treatment and recovery services.

    “When I served in the state legislature, we always said the budget is a moral document. This one makes Trump’s priorities crystal clear: he doesn’t care about us, and he never has. He only values the 33 billionaires in our country and big corporations who will be on the receiving end of the largest transfer of wealth in U.S. history on the backs of middle-class families. 

    “I’m crushed, and I know you are too. I promise to never stop fighting alongside you because we deserve a government that works for everyone – not just the rich and powerful. Please don’t stop showing up, telling your story, and speaking out. We need you now more than ever.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Tenney Celebrates the Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22)

    Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today celebrated the House passage of the historic One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a historic legislative package that delivers on President Trump’s America First Agenda. 

    This legislation passed the House by a vote of 218-214 and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

    “Today, House Republicans kept our promise to the American people by passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This historic legislation restores and builds on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which I voted for in 2017, by locking in the Trump Tax Cuts. The bill provides a significant tax cut to lower-income seniors who are collecting the Social Security they have earned through a lifetime of hard work, while also eliminating taxes on tips and overtime. This bill not only lowers taxes for working families but also provides tax incentives for small businesses and family farms. It prevents the largest tax hike in American history, delivers an average $1,300 tax cut, and paves the way for a nearly $14,700 increase in take-home pay for New York families,” said Congresswoman Tenney. 

    “This legislation protects our farmers and small businesses by preserving the small business pass-through deduction and 100% immediate capital expensing, which are tools that will empower investment and drive economic growth across NY-24. This bill will secure our borders by funding ICE and CBP, finishing the wall, and ending taxpayer-funded benefits like Medicaid for illegal immigrants. This bill will also unleash American energy and end our reliance on foreign sources of energy while lowering costs for consumers and businesses.

    “The One Big Beautiful Bill also includes many stand-alone bills that I championed, including H.R. 1103, the New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act, and H.R. 1752, the Technology for Energy Security Act. The New Markets Tax Credit fosters private investments into economically distressed communities, particularly in rural areas, and has led to billions of dollars in investments into rural communities like NY-24. The Technology for Energy Security Act extends the credit for fuel cells and linear generators, helping to solidify America’s role as the leading manufacturer of these emerging technologies.

    “The One Big Beautiful Bill restores economic freedom, strengthens our national security, and puts hardworking Americans first. This is a major victory for the American people and a significant step in restoring prosperity, security, and strength for all Americans across our great nation.” 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Tenney Celebrates the Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22)

    Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today celebrated the House passage of the historic One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a historic legislative package that delivers on President Trump’s America First Agenda. 

    This legislation passed the House by a vote of 218-214 and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

    “Today, House Republicans kept our promise to the American people by passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This historic legislation restores and builds on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which I voted for in 2017, by locking in the Trump Tax Cuts. The bill provides a significant tax cut to lower-income seniors who are collecting the Social Security they have earned through a lifetime of hard work, while also eliminating taxes on tips and overtime. This bill not only lowers taxes for working families but also provides tax incentives for small businesses and family farms. It prevents the largest tax hike in American history, delivers an average $1,300 tax cut, and paves the way for a nearly $14,700 increase in take-home pay for New York families,” said Congresswoman Tenney. 

    “This legislation protects our farmers and small businesses by preserving the small business pass-through deduction and 100% immediate capital expensing, which are tools that will empower investment and drive economic growth across NY-24. This bill will secure our borders by funding ICE and CBP, finishing the wall, and ending taxpayer-funded benefits like Medicaid for illegal immigrants. This bill will also unleash American energy and end our reliance on foreign sources of energy while lowering costs for consumers and businesses.

    “The One Big Beautiful Bill also includes many stand-alone bills that I championed, including H.R. 1103, the New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act, and H.R. 1752, the Technology for Energy Security Act. The New Markets Tax Credit fosters private investments into economically distressed communities, particularly in rural areas, and has led to billions of dollars in investments into rural communities like NY-24. The Technology for Energy Security Act extends the credit for fuel cells and linear generators, helping to solidify America’s role as the leading manufacturer of these emerging technologies.

    “The One Big Beautiful Bill restores economic freedom, strengthens our national security, and puts hardworking Americans first. This is a major victory for the American people and a significant step in restoring prosperity, security, and strength for all Americans across our great nation.” 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)

    ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business

    Washington, June 26, 2025

    WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss the latest in the Middle East.

    Watch the full interview HERE or by clicking the image below. Highlights of the conversation are provided below as well.

    Stuart Varney: Do you have a problem with the White House limiting your access to information, sir?

    Rep. Pfluger: No, they’re right to limit it. Think about the success of this operation from an operational security standpoint. Can you imagine them sharing this information with Rashida Talib in advance of the attack—somebody who leads anti-Semitic parades around the country? I mean, they need to limit it. And by the way, U.S. Code specifically says that they have 48 hours to then notify Congress, which they did. So, who is this deep state leaker that was solely using this information to denigrate the President and to downplay the success of this event? Which, by the way, was a massive strategic success. So, I have no problem with it. We’re going to continue to do oversight. We need to do oversight, but they also have a need to protect Airmen, to protect our troops, and to get the maximum effectiveness out of these operations. This was a big surprise for the world, and rightfully so; they protected the information.

    Stuart Varney: Do you expect much from the meeting that Trump says will take place next week? I don’t know who he’s going to meet with or where, but what can you expect when Khomeini is saying no surrender?

    Rep. Pfluger: Well, the Iranians under Khomeini and their terroristic regime are the weakest that they’ve ever been. They have zero leverage. The only acceptable answer that the world must demand from them is a complete denuclearization, a complete withdrawal from their terrorist ambitions, and rejoining the world stage in a way that they can be a good neighbor and a good country. This regime has led them down the wrong path for 40 years. So I trust President Trump his ability to leverage them and get them to that answer. Do not underestimate his ability to do that. But that doesn’t mean that we’re going to immediately trust Iran, because we know that they have, for many, many decades, tried to terrorize the region and the world.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)

    ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business

    Washington, June 26, 2025

    WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss the latest in the Middle East.

    Watch the full interview HERE or by clicking the image below. Highlights of the conversation are provided below as well.

    Stuart Varney: Do you have a problem with the White House limiting your access to information, sir?

    Rep. Pfluger: No, they’re right to limit it. Think about the success of this operation from an operational security standpoint. Can you imagine them sharing this information with Rashida Talib in advance of the attack—somebody who leads anti-Semitic parades around the country? I mean, they need to limit it. And by the way, U.S. Code specifically says that they have 48 hours to then notify Congress, which they did. So, who is this deep state leaker that was solely using this information to denigrate the President and to downplay the success of this event? Which, by the way, was a massive strategic success. So, I have no problem with it. We’re going to continue to do oversight. We need to do oversight, but they also have a need to protect Airmen, to protect our troops, and to get the maximum effectiveness out of these operations. This was a big surprise for the world, and rightfully so; they protected the information.

    Stuart Varney: Do you expect much from the meeting that Trump says will take place next week? I don’t know who he’s going to meet with or where, but what can you expect when Khomeini is saying no surrender?

    Rep. Pfluger: Well, the Iranians under Khomeini and their terroristic regime are the weakest that they’ve ever been. They have zero leverage. The only acceptable answer that the world must demand from them is a complete denuclearization, a complete withdrawal from their terrorist ambitions, and rejoining the world stage in a way that they can be a good neighbor and a good country. This regime has led them down the wrong path for 40 years. So I trust President Trump his ability to leverage them and get them to that answer. Do not underestimate his ability to do that. But that doesn’t mean that we’re going to immediately trust Iran, because we know that they have, for many, many decades, tried to terrorize the region and the world.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger’s Bill to Unlock Domestic LNG Potential Advanced by House Energy and Commerce Committee

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)

    Read his remarks as prepared for delivery below:

    Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act requires that natural gas exports to countries that have a free-trade agreement with the US be approved without delay. For countries that do not have a free-trade agreement with the US, the Energy Secretary is required to approve export requests unless they find such exports “will not be consistent with the public interest.” Therefore, the Natural Gas Act includes a rebuttable presumption in favor of authorizing U.S. LNG exports.

    In early 2024, after succumbing to political pressure from environmental activists, the Biden-Harris administration announced an indefinite ban on issuing export permits to non-free trade agreement (FTA) countries while it reviewed the climate impacts of U.S.LNG.

    During this ban, Russia overtook the US as the lead gas supplier to Europe, long-term American contracts were jeopardized, and global buyers were forced to look towards less clean sources.

    Thankfully, the Trump Administration quickly reversed this ban, and just last month, DOE issued its first final LNG export approval. My legislation, theUnlocking OurDomesticLNGPotential Act would ensure a ban is never placed on US LNG exports again.

    By removing DOE from the process, export restrictions would be repealed, and LNG exports would have equal treatment with other commodities.

    LNG exports unequivocally benefit our economy and domestic prices. Congress must act to remove the politics from energy exports, just as this Committee did when it lifted the crude oil export ban.

    The IEA expects global gas demand to reach record highs in the coming years, underscoring the need for new LNG supply. It must be the United States, not Iran or Russia, who meets that demand and supplies affordable, clean, and abundant LNG to the world.

    Iran is one of only four countries with substantial proven natural gas reserves. The conflict in the Middle East, instigated by Iran’s actions over the last two years, reminds us of the geopolitical risks posed when adversarial regimes control critical energy supplies. At a time when Iran seeks to leverage its resources for strategic influence in direct opposition to US interests, American LNG must fill the gap in the global market. Our allies and trading partners should not be dependent on nefarious actors that use energy revenues to fund terrorism. US LNG offers not only energy security but also geopolitical stability, reliability, and cleaner alternatives for buyers around the world.

    I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1949, and I yield back.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger’s Bill to Unlock Domestic LNG Potential Advanced by House Energy and Commerce Committee

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)

    Read his remarks as prepared for delivery below:

    Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act requires that natural gas exports to countries that have a free-trade agreement with the US be approved without delay. For countries that do not have a free-trade agreement with the US, the Energy Secretary is required to approve export requests unless they find such exports “will not be consistent with the public interest.” Therefore, the Natural Gas Act includes a rebuttable presumption in favor of authorizing U.S. LNG exports.

    In early 2024, after succumbing to political pressure from environmental activists, the Biden-Harris administration announced an indefinite ban on issuing export permits to non-free trade agreement (FTA) countries while it reviewed the climate impacts of U.S.LNG.

    During this ban, Russia overtook the US as the lead gas supplier to Europe, long-term American contracts were jeopardized, and global buyers were forced to look towards less clean sources.

    Thankfully, the Trump Administration quickly reversed this ban, and just last month, DOE issued its first final LNG export approval. My legislation, theUnlocking OurDomesticLNGPotential Act would ensure a ban is never placed on US LNG exports again.

    By removing DOE from the process, export restrictions would be repealed, and LNG exports would have equal treatment with other commodities.

    LNG exports unequivocally benefit our economy and domestic prices. Congress must act to remove the politics from energy exports, just as this Committee did when it lifted the crude oil export ban.

    The IEA expects global gas demand to reach record highs in the coming years, underscoring the need for new LNG supply. It must be the United States, not Iran or Russia, who meets that demand and supplies affordable, clean, and abundant LNG to the world.

    Iran is one of only four countries with substantial proven natural gas reserves. The conflict in the Middle East, instigated by Iran’s actions over the last two years, reminds us of the geopolitical risks posed when adversarial regimes control critical energy supplies. At a time when Iran seeks to leverage its resources for strategic influence in direct opposition to US interests, American LNG must fill the gap in the global market. Our allies and trading partners should not be dependent on nefarious actors that use energy revenues to fund terrorism. US LNG offers not only energy security but also geopolitical stability, reliability, and cleaner alternatives for buyers around the world.

    I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1949, and I yield back.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger, Colleagues Sound the Alarm on Urgent Need for U.S. Drone Defenses

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)

    WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in Fox News, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined 24 of his colleagues in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem inquiring about the status of defense measures for U.S. military installations, government buildings, and critical infrastructure from the threat of drones. This letter follows a growing number of drone attacks launched by Israel and Ukraine to penetrate deep into Iranian and Russian territory, respectively. 

    In part, the members wrote, “Since 9/11, our nation has not suffered a major coordinated attack on our own soil. While the government has done good work in preventing an attack like 9/11 from happening again, we want to ensure that we are preparing for a new paradigm in which relatively cheap drones can quickly and effectively wipe out core military and government infrastructure.” 

    “While American threat projection globally is strong among all the branches of the military, we need to be prepared for a new paradigm of covert, but potentially disastrous, threats to our core military interests, including our nuclear triad in the homeland.”

    Other signers of the letter include U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (OH-15), Brian Babin (TX-36), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Aaron Bean (FL-04), Nicholas Begich (AK-AL), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Ben Cline (VA-06), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Troy Downing (MT-02), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Mike Flood (NE-01), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Clay Higgins (LA-03), French Hill (AK.-02), Jim Jordan (OH-04), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Bob Latta (OH-05), John McGuire (VA-05), Max Miller (OH-07), Chip Roy (TX-21), Michael Rulli (OH-06), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Beth Van Duyne (TX-24).

    In addition to this letter, Rep. Pfluger also introduced the COUNTER Act earlier this year to unleash the military on enemy drones in the U.S. 

    See the full letter HERE or read the full text below. 

    Dear Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Noem:

    We write to inquire with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the current state of drone attack countermeasures for our military installations, government buildings, embassies, and consulates, both domestic and abroad. 

    The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have demonstrated that large-scale, highly coordinated mass-drone attacks can be highly effective if the defender lacks adequate counter-drone defenses. 

    Since the beginning of the Russo-Ukraine war, drones have played a decisive role in deterring Russian armored and infantry assaults. With the relatively cheap cost to produce, maintain, and operate these systems, Ukraine can field drones to strike targets deep in occupied territories and Russian soil. The Russian Federation quickly adopted drone weaponry and surveillance equipment in response. 

    Drone technology has spread to other conflicts, including Israel’s confrontations with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. On multiple occasions, Iran had used a tiered attack against Israel using drones alongside ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles.

    Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web and Israel’s Operation Rising Lion have demonstrated thedevastating threat of a large-scale drone attack upon military installations and critical infrastructure far beyond one’s own borders. These operations are complemented by deep infiltration operations among each country’s respective intelligence services. Not only that, but the cost asymmetry to produce and operate drones against the damage they can cause is incredibly valuable for this guerrilla tactic.

    With the former administration’s open border policies and most drones being purchased from DJI, a Chinese Communist Party drone company, it is becoming increasingly likely that we could see a similar attack upon our country that could threaten our service members and cripple our lethality if we are not prepared. 

    Since 9/11, our nation has not suffered a major coordinated attack on our own soil. While thegovernment has done good work in preventing an attack like 9/11 from happening again, we want to ensure that we are preparing for a new paradigm in which relatively cheap drones can quickly and effectively wipe out core military and government infrastructure.

    While American threat projection globally is strong among all the branches of the military, we need to be prepared for a new paradigm of covert, but potentially disastrous, threats to our core military interests, including our nuclear triad in the homeland.

    Following the successful U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, it is imperative that we ensure the readiness and security of our military bases, critical infrastructure, and overseas diplomatic installations. A potential Iranian response could involve direct attacks here at home or abroad. We must take all necessary measures to safeguard our service members and defend our interests at this time.

    Any information you can provide in response to the following questions would be helpful:

    • What is the status of American countermeasures to deter and counter mass drone attacks against military installations, government facilities (including Washington D.C.), and critical infrastructure like roads, bridges, and manufacturing sites?
    • If defenses are currently inadequate to deter or repel drone attacks similar to those referenced above, what steps are being taken to address them, and what is the timeline for implementation?
    • Is the DOD or DHS aware of or actively working to deter potential threats posed by foreign-owned land near critical military and infrastructure sites in the United States that could be a launching point for a mass drone attack like we saw in Russia by Ukrainian forces?
    • Is there a concern of any sort of weaponized drone buildup already happening in theUnited States from drones that may have been smuggled in due to the former administration’s open border policies?
    • Will counter-drone technology be considered for President Trump’s Golden Dome air defense project?

    Thank you for your attention to this matter.

    Sincerely,

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger, Colleagues Sound the Alarm on Urgent Need for U.S. Drone Defenses

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)

    WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in Fox News, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined 24 of his colleagues in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem inquiring about the status of defense measures for U.S. military installations, government buildings, and critical infrastructure from the threat of drones. This letter follows a growing number of drone attacks launched by Israel and Ukraine to penetrate deep into Iranian and Russian territory, respectively. 

    In part, the members wrote, “Since 9/11, our nation has not suffered a major coordinated attack on our own soil. While the government has done good work in preventing an attack like 9/11 from happening again, we want to ensure that we are preparing for a new paradigm in which relatively cheap drones can quickly and effectively wipe out core military and government infrastructure.” 

    “While American threat projection globally is strong among all the branches of the military, we need to be prepared for a new paradigm of covert, but potentially disastrous, threats to our core military interests, including our nuclear triad in the homeland.”

    Other signers of the letter include U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (OH-15), Brian Babin (TX-36), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Aaron Bean (FL-04), Nicholas Begich (AK-AL), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Ben Cline (VA-06), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Troy Downing (MT-02), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Mike Flood (NE-01), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Clay Higgins (LA-03), French Hill (AK.-02), Jim Jordan (OH-04), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Bob Latta (OH-05), John McGuire (VA-05), Max Miller (OH-07), Chip Roy (TX-21), Michael Rulli (OH-06), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Beth Van Duyne (TX-24).

    In addition to this letter, Rep. Pfluger also introduced the COUNTER Act earlier this year to unleash the military on enemy drones in the U.S. 

    See the full letter HERE or read the full text below. 

    Dear Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Noem:

    We write to inquire with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the current state of drone attack countermeasures for our military installations, government buildings, embassies, and consulates, both domestic and abroad. 

    The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have demonstrated that large-scale, highly coordinated mass-drone attacks can be highly effective if the defender lacks adequate counter-drone defenses. 

    Since the beginning of the Russo-Ukraine war, drones have played a decisive role in deterring Russian armored and infantry assaults. With the relatively cheap cost to produce, maintain, and operate these systems, Ukraine can field drones to strike targets deep in occupied territories and Russian soil. The Russian Federation quickly adopted drone weaponry and surveillance equipment in response. 

    Drone technology has spread to other conflicts, including Israel’s confrontations with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. On multiple occasions, Iran had used a tiered attack against Israel using drones alongside ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles.

    Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web and Israel’s Operation Rising Lion have demonstrated thedevastating threat of a large-scale drone attack upon military installations and critical infrastructure far beyond one’s own borders. These operations are complemented by deep infiltration operations among each country’s respective intelligence services. Not only that, but the cost asymmetry to produce and operate drones against the damage they can cause is incredibly valuable for this guerrilla tactic.

    With the former administration’s open border policies and most drones being purchased from DJI, a Chinese Communist Party drone company, it is becoming increasingly likely that we could see a similar attack upon our country that could threaten our service members and cripple our lethality if we are not prepared. 

    Since 9/11, our nation has not suffered a major coordinated attack on our own soil. While thegovernment has done good work in preventing an attack like 9/11 from happening again, we want to ensure that we are preparing for a new paradigm in which relatively cheap drones can quickly and effectively wipe out core military and government infrastructure.

    While American threat projection globally is strong among all the branches of the military, we need to be prepared for a new paradigm of covert, but potentially disastrous, threats to our core military interests, including our nuclear triad in the homeland.

    Following the successful U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, it is imperative that we ensure the readiness and security of our military bases, critical infrastructure, and overseas diplomatic installations. A potential Iranian response could involve direct attacks here at home or abroad. We must take all necessary measures to safeguard our service members and defend our interests at this time.

    Any information you can provide in response to the following questions would be helpful:

    • What is the status of American countermeasures to deter and counter mass drone attacks against military installations, government facilities (including Washington D.C.), and critical infrastructure like roads, bridges, and manufacturing sites?
    • If defenses are currently inadequate to deter or repel drone attacks similar to those referenced above, what steps are being taken to address them, and what is the timeline for implementation?
    • Is the DOD or DHS aware of or actively working to deter potential threats posed by foreign-owned land near critical military and infrastructure sites in the United States that could be a launching point for a mass drone attack like we saw in Russia by Ukrainian forces?
    • Is there a concern of any sort of weaponized drone buildup already happening in theUnited States from drones that may have been smuggled in due to the former administration’s open border policies?
    • Will counter-drone technology be considered for President Trump’s Golden Dome air defense project?

    Thank you for your attention to this matter.

    Sincerely,

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger: A Spectacular Airstrike on Iran — and a Sobering Warning

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)

    Pfluger: A Spectacular Airstrike on Iran — and a Sobering Warning

    Washington, June 27, 2025

    WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman August Pfluger(TX-11)and retired U.S.Air Force Lt. General David Deptula penned an op-ed in The Hill outlining how the spectacular airstrike we witnessed last week that successfully destroyed Iran’s nuclear facilities should be a wake-up call if we are serious about preparing for sustained conflict with adversaries like China. In the op-ed, they argue that Congress must invest in U.S.Air Power because, to put it simply, we lack the depth to conduct this kind of operation repeatedly, or at scale.

    In the op-ed, the two wrote in part, “Today, America faces the greatest set of threats it has ever faced at the same time the Air Force is at its force-structure nadir. This is why Congress must significantly increase funding for Air Force modernization and expand end-strength if we are serious about preparing for sustained conflict against peer adversaries and countering the other threats we face. President Trump deserves credit for reversing the previous administration’s shortsighted cuts to the F-47 program —a vital next-generation capability. But more must follow.”

    You can read the full op-ed here or by clicking the image below.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Norcross Votes ‘NO’ on Trump’s Big Ugly Bill to Rip Healthcare and Food Assistance Away from Americans

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Donald Norcross (1st District of New Jersey)

    WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) voted against President Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, which would result in the largest cuts to healthcare and food assistance in American history.  

    “I voted an emphatic ‘NO’ on President Trump’s Big Ugly Bill to rip healthcare and food assistance away from millions of seniors, veterans, and working families,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “This bill marks the largest cuts to healthcare and food assistance in American history, and people will die as a result of this catastrophic legislation. Seventeen million Americans stand to lose their health insurance, 42 million could lose their food benefits, and countless Americans will lose their jobs. In America, we’re supposed to stand up for one another, not kick people when they’re down. This bill is a betrayal of our most fundamental values: freedom, compassion, and basic human decency.” 

    The Big Ugly Bill Breakdown: 

    • Provides more than $5 trillion in tax breaks, which will primarily benefit billionaires.  
    • Guts Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act by more than $1 Trillion. 
      • 17 million Americans will lose their health insurance. 
      • Threatens the closure of more than 300 rural hospitals and more than 500 nursing homes. 
    • Triggers $535 billion in Medicare cuts through a process known as sequestration, which occurs when trillions of dollars are added to the deficit. The process would require hundreds of billions in automatic payment cuts to Medicare providers, threatening patient access to care. 
    • Allows states to impose 90-day lockout periods on kids who get their healthcare through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)—subjecting them to arbitrary periods where they are uninsured. 
    • Cuts SNAP by 20 percent, while forcing states to cover more of SNAP’s cost 
      • 42 million Americans risk having their food assistance taken away or reduced. 
    • Raises Americans’ utility bills and eliminates good-paying jobs by gutting energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). 
    • Increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Kelly votes for One Big Beautiful Bill, supports tax cuts for small businesses & hardworking Pennsylvanians

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a package of legislation that provides tax cuts, cuts spending, secures the border, expands American energy production, and more.

    “On November 5th, the American people made it clear – they voted for President Donald J. Trump by an overwhelming majority. The President campaigned on many policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, from tax cuts to securing our border to unleashing American energy. Today, the House of Representatives delivered on that promise,” said Rep. Kelly. “From employers to employees, from children to seniors, this legislation provides historic investments in Western Pennsylvania and the United States, both for today and for generations to come.”

    BACKGROUND

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Supports Workers & Small Businesses

    • Makes the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent – protecting the average taxpayer from a 22 percent tax hike.
    • Eliminates tax on tips and eliminates tax on overtime for hourly workers
    • Strengthens our local manufacturers by preserving over 12,000 industry jobs in Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District, home to one of the highest concentrations of small manufacturers in the country, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
    • Small businesses will also find an update to Section 199A, a critical boost to the qualified business income deduction.

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Supports Pennsylvania Families

    • Delivers a family of four an additional $1,228 tax cut annually for families in Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District.
    • Provides tax relief for seniors on Social Security by raising the standard deduction.
    • Creates new “Trump Accounts,” a $1,000 investment account for every child born over the next four years. The fund grows tax-free until the child reaches adulthood.
    • Expands Child Tax Credit, allowing parents to save more money. Without the One Big Beautiful Bill, that credit would have been cut in half.

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Supports Pennsylvania Communities

    • Makes permanent and expands Rep. Kelly’s Opportunity Zones (OZ) legislation, which encourages private investment in low-income communities. To date, more than $115 million in private-dollar investment to work in the downtown Erie with OZs spurring more than $400 million of long-term capital investment at work.
    • Makes permanent and increases the doubled Death Tax Exemption for 2 million family-owned farms.
    • Strengthens the Medicaid program by creating common sense work requirements and necessary oversight to ensure taxpayer dollars are properly allocated.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Brian Babin Votes YES on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brian Babin (R-TX)

    Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, landmark legislation that advances President Trump’s America First agenda, delivers historic economic relief to American families, and puts an end to some of Washington’s most reckless and radical policies.

    The legislation stops taxpayer funding of the abortion industry, prevents the largest tax hike in American history, and shields small businesses from the crushing weight of federal overreach. It unleashes domestic energy production, restores law and order at the southern border, and reins in out-of-control government spending.

    “This bill puts America First in every sense,” said Rep. Babin. “It means bigger paychecks, lower taxes, secure borders, and strong national defense. It ends the Biden-era madness and delivers exactly what the American people have been asking for — common sense and accountability. With this vote, we’re protecting our children, defending our sovereignty, and restoring the American Dream for working families. I was proud to cast my vote for this historic bill, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law by President Trump.”

    Key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act include:

    · Delivering the largest tax cut in U.S. history for middle- and working-class Americans

    · Eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and tax breaks for seniors

    · Stopping taxpayer funding of the abortion industry

    · Unleashing domestic oil, gas, and nuclear energy

    · Permanently funding mass deportations and codifying Trump’s border security policies

    · Hiring 10,000 ICE agents, 5,000 Customs officers, and 3,000 Border Patrol agents

    · Restoring fiscal sanity and slashing the deficit by $2 trillion

    · Funding for the Golden Dome Missile Defense System to confront 21st-century threats

    · Modernizing our air traffic control system

    · Banning taxpayer-funded sex changes for minors

    This is a defining moment for our country — a bill that keeps our promises, secures our future, and puts American families back in control.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: DHS Adds New Languages to CBP Home Mobile App to Support Voluntary Self-Deportation Under Project Homecoming

    Source: US Department of Homeland Security

    DHS Adds New Languages to CBP Home Mobile App to Support Voluntary Self-Deportation Under Project Homecoming

    Chinese and Hindi added to the CBP Home Mobile App

    WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is adding two new languages to the CBP Home Mobile App: Simplified Chinese and Hindi. This update dramatically expands the app’s accessibility to make it easier for millions of illegal aliens to voluntarily self-deport under President Trump’s Project Homecoming initiative.

    With these new additions, even more illegal aliens can take control of their departure, avoid detention, and manage their return with dignity and order.

    “There is ZERO excuse for you to stay in the United States if you are an illegal alien. The United States taxpayer is generously offering those in this country illegally $1,000 and a free flight home.” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “These new languages make it easier than ever for illegal aliens to do the right thing and self deport with dignity and order. Don’t make us come after you. If we do, you will be arrested, fined, deported, and never allowed to return. Download the CBP Home Mobile App and leave NOW.”

    Through Project Homecoming, illegal aliens who self-deport using the CBP Home Mobile App benefit from several incentives, including:

    • Cost-free travel to their home country or another country where they have lawful status.
    • Forgiveness of civil fines for failure to depart after a final order or voluntary departure order.
    • A $1,000 exit bonus upon confirmed return, using the mobile app.
    • Preserve the potential opportunity to return to the United States the right, legal way.

    CBP Home is available for free on any Apple or Android device via Apple’s App Store and Google Play, or directly from DHS.gov. For further information, visit DHS.gov/CBPhome.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: DHS Adds New Languages to CBP Home Mobile App to Support Voluntary Self-Deportation Under Project Homecoming

    Source: US Department of Homeland Security

    DHS Adds New Languages to CBP Home Mobile App to Support Voluntary Self-Deportation Under Project Homecoming

    Chinese and Hindi added to the CBP Home Mobile App

    WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is adding two new languages to the CBP Home Mobile App: Simplified Chinese and Hindi. This update dramatically expands the app’s accessibility to make it easier for millions of illegal aliens to voluntarily self-deport under President Trump’s Project Homecoming initiative.

    With these new additions, even more illegal aliens can take control of their departure, avoid detention, and manage their return with dignity and order.

    “There is ZERO excuse for you to stay in the United States if you are an illegal alien. The United States taxpayer is generously offering those in this country illegally $1,000 and a free flight home.” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “These new languages make it easier than ever for illegal aliens to do the right thing and self deport with dignity and order. Don’t make us come after you. If we do, you will be arrested, fined, deported, and never allowed to return. Download the CBP Home Mobile App and leave NOW.”

    Through Project Homecoming, illegal aliens who self-deport using the CBP Home Mobile App benefit from several incentives, including:

    • Cost-free travel to their home country or another country where they have lawful status.
    • Forgiveness of civil fines for failure to depart after a final order or voluntary departure order.
    • A $1,000 exit bonus upon confirmed return, using the mobile app.
    • Preserve the potential opportunity to return to the United States the right, legal way.

    CBP Home is available for free on any Apple or Android device via Apple’s App Store and Google Play, or directly from DHS.gov. For further information, visit DHS.gov/CBPhome.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: John James Issues Statement Following Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John James (Michigan 10th District)

    John James Issues Statement Following Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

    WASHINGTON, D.C., July 3, 2025

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John James (MI-10) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:

    “Today I voted yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill — because it delivers on the promises President Trump and Republicans made in 2024.

    We’re cutting taxes on tips and overtime, protecting Social Security, rebuilding American manufacturing, and putting an end to handouts for illegal immigrants and able-bodied adults who won’t work.

    This bill secures our border, strengthens our economy, and keeps our word to the American people. It’s simple: America first. Always.”
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  • MIL-OSI USA: Alford Celebrates Passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Alford (Missouri 4th District)

    Alford Celebrates Passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill

    H.R. 1 now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.

    Washington, July 3, 2025

    Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed H.R. 1, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation now goes to President Trump to be signed into law.

    Watch Congressman Alford’s remarks on the House floor here or by clicking the image above.

    “In a watershed moment for the American people, Republicans’ One Big, Beautiful Bill is headed to President Trump’s desk,” said Congressman Alford. “This critical legislation delivers on our mandate from the by enacting the America First agenda. H.R. 1 includes the largest tax cut for middle- and working-class Americans in history, an historic investment in border security, and provisions to unleash domestic oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy production. In a strong step toward restoring fiscal sanity, we’re cutting almost $2 trillion in federal spending, rescinding billions in Green New Scam funding, and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse from numerous federal programs. I was proud to support this legislation on the House floor.”

    Background:

    H.R. 1, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act:

    • Will lead to a $5,200-9,900 wage increase for the average Missouri worker and a $6,900-11,600 increase in take home pay for average family of four in Missouri.
    • Stops the largest tax increase in American history, while providing the largest tax cut for working and middle-class families ever with no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and tax breaks for seniors.
    • Includes and average 15% tax cut for Americans earning $15,000-$80,000 annually.
    • Protects the 87,000 Missouri farms and countless family-owned small businesses by expanding the death tax exemption.
    • Keeps American small businesses competitive by boosting the 199A small business deduction and making it permanent.
    • Reverses four years of Biden’s open border policies with a generational investment in border security, including funding to complete phase two of the border wall.
    • Modernizes our armed forces for 21st-century threats by properly preparing our military and funding the Golden Dome.
    • Ends the progressive left’s war on American energy by unleashing domestic oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy production—lowering energy costs, ensuring reliable and stable energy sources, and renewing energy dominance.
    • Restores fiscal sanity by cutting almost 2 trillion in federal spending, rescinding billions in Green New Scam funding, and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse from numerous federal programs.
    • Strengthens Medicaid with work requirements for able bodied adults with no dependents, strengthened protections against illegal immigrants receiving benefits—preserving the program for those it was created to help.
    • Reforms SNAP to reinforce work requirements, restore program integrity, and institute long-overdue accountability incentives to control costs and end administrative overreach.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: McClellan on Final Passage of Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District)

    Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House passage of the Senate-amended budget plan:

    “Today, House Republicans passed a cruel and immoral tax and budget scheme that prioritizes billionaires over working people and puts the health, safety, and economic security of Virginians at risk. Their “One Big Ugly Bill” to enact President Trump’s agenda is not just unpopular — it’s one of the largest transfers of wealth from the poor and middle class to the ultra-rich in U.S. history, with the bottom-earning 80 percent of Americans paying for tax cuts for the wealthiest few.

    “This bill rips health insurance away from nearly 17 million people, including hundreds of thousands of Virginians, and slashes federal support for Medicaid, forcing Virginians to foot the bill while getting less.

    “Moreover, by shifting more Medicaid and SNAP costs to the states, this bill will force the Virginia General Assembly to make the impossible choice of raising taxes or cutting essential services.

    “Every Virginian will feel the impact — through shuttered hospitals, overcrowded emergency rooms, and rising health care costs across the board.

    “This legislation does the exact opposite of what Americans voted for last November, and I was proud to vote no on this harmful and heartless legislation.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Becca Balint on Passage of Devastating Republican Tax and Spending Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL)

    Washington, D.C. – Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement on the passage of the Republican tax and spending bill that guts Medicaid, food assistance and other critical programs that Americans rely on. The Republican budget includes over $800 billion in cuts that will decimate Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. These cuts put rural hospitals at risk of immediate closure. It will kick nearly 17 million Americans off their health insurance and throw at least 4 million people off food assistance, all to bankroll tax breaks for billionaires and massive corporations. All Democrats voted no.

    “This Republican budget is far and away the cruelest piece of legislation I’ve seen in my career. It’s an utter moral failure,” saidRep. Becca Balint. “This bill will leave people without food, without healthcare, without options to keep their families afloat. That’s the painful reality of this bill. It comes after the poorest among us to give to the richest, while Americans are already struggling to put food on the table, afford medications, and pay rent in an economy rigged against working people.” 

    “I’m horrified to see the Republican party almost unanimously support propping up billionaires at the expense of their own communities. It’s sickening and speaks to their vision for America. But I’m not giving up hope. It’s going to take all of us fighting together to work to reverse some of the worst policies passed today.”

    Republicans’ reckless tax and spending bill will:

    • Add over $3.9 trillion to the national debt, a $1 trillion increase over the House-passed bill.
    • Kick nearly 20 million people off their health insurance and increase health care insurance costs for everyone.
      • Medicaid is the largest single-payer of maternity care in the United States, covering an estimated 40% of births. One in five women, and nearly half the country’s children, are covered by Medicaid. 
    • Defund Planned Parenthood. The bill prohibits health clinics from accepting Medicaid funds for family planning and reproductive health care services if they provide abortions. The destruction of Planned Parenthood’s critical family planning and reproductive health care clinics will cost taxpayers $52 million, according to the Congressional Budget Office, and close 200 clinics. 
    • Cut to nutritional assistance jeopardizing SNAP for 40 million people including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, 4 million people with disabilities and 1.2 million veterans.   
      • Block future increases to the Thrifty Food Plan, which determines SNAP benefits.
    • Increases household energy costs by an average of $400 and will lead to millions of jobs lost and $197 billion in lost wages.
    • Cut clean energy incentives and add a tax to wind and solar energy. 
    • Spend more than $150 billion in funding for Trump’s cruel immigration enforcement agenda which breaks down our legal immigration system, deports people without due process and has turned its back on asylum seekers and refugees.

    Rep. Becca Balint is a member of the House Budget Committee. Throughout the budget process, Rep. Balint has offered amendments to protect Social Security and reduce health insurance costs. Her amendments to prevent the House of Representatives from considering legislation that would cut Social Security benefits, increase the retirement age, or privatize Social Security were all rejected by Republicans in the House Budget and Rules Committees. This week, Rep. Balint filed amendments to: 

    • Prohibit funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain individuals on the basis of their protected speech, 
    • Stop cuts to Medicaid funding that would close rural hospitals and community health centers,
    • Increase funding for the Rural Hospital Transformation Program to $100 billion to keep hospital doors open,  
    • Remove red tape and protect access to care for individuals seeking substance use treatment or mental health care. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Mrvan Statement on Republican Majority Reconciliation Legislation

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (IN)

    Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan issued the statement below following the House approval of the Republican Majority Reconciliation Legislation.  As the Senate has already approved this legislation, it is expected to be signed into law shortly by President Trump.

    “This so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” may seem beautiful to the boardrooms of major corporations and to the most wealthy billionaires, but to the teacher in East Chicago, the nurse in Gary, the steelworker in Portage, or the farmer in LaPorte County, it will create uncertainty and actually increase the cost of living.  

    “I opposed this measure because I cannot in good conscience leave people behind.  The Republican Majority made a decision to prioritize their elite donors and corporations, and now our seniors, veterans, hard-working Americans, women, children and those yet to be born will pay with increased costs and possibly their lives.

    “It is wrong that the Republican Majority failed to address the legitimate concerns raised by some within their own ranks, and resorted to coercion, bribery with personal gifts, and empty promises to meet an artificial deadline.

    “I won’t back down when it comes to protecting access to healthcare, feeding the hungry, and creating more opportunities for work and wealth for everyone.”

    Please click here to see Congressman Mrvan’s video statement from yesterday on this legislation.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against Trump’s Budget that Strips Health Care, Food Assistance Away From Millions of People

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53)

    July 03, 2025

    Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted against Republicans’ budget that cuts health care, food assistance, education, and consumer protection in order to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-rich and corporations. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature.

    Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “The consequences of this bill will reverberate for generations, widening the chasm between our country’s two social classes: the rich and powerful, and everyone else. It will kick 17 million people off their health insurance and close rural hospitals, nursing homes, and health clinics. It will take away health care from 5-year-old Delilah and 2-year-old Cesar, whom I met earlier this year and who rely on Medi-cal to navigate and pay for their many health conditions. This bill will force the biggest cut ever to SNAP – our country’s biggest and best program to address food insecurity – when the San Diego Food Bank already serves 400,000 San Diegans every single month. And it would leave four million children without access to nutrition assistance and 18 million kids at risk of losing their free and reduced-price school lunches. Meanwhile, this bill would explode our deficit and reward the richest Americans and the biggest corporations that don’t need any government help.

    “I fundamentally believe that government can be a force for good and make people’s lives better, but this bill represents government at its worst. It cements inequality by eliminating the few levers that people have to escape and stay out of poverty. It saddles future generations with enormous debt and a sicker and hungrier workforce. And it further erodes the American people’s trust in government, paving the way for further authoritarian power-grabs. I know that people are feeling lost and demoralized right now, but there are still people in Congress – including me – fighting for you.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05)

    WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

    “Just in time for the Fourth of July, we’re sending the final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill to President Trump’s desk and delivering on the conservative agenda we promised the American people.

    “This bill is a major win for working families. It delivers historic tax relief by boosting take-home pay, making the Trump Tax Cuts permanent, giving seniors eligible for Social Security tax relief, increasing the child tax credit, and protecting family farms from the death tax. By eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, it also ensures workers keep more of what they earn.

    “It also restores integrity to Medicaid by ending fraud and abuse—protecting benefits for the most vulnerable. It also fully funds President Trump’s border wall and increases staffing for ICE and Border Patrol. This helps restore law and order at our southern border and keeps our communities safe.

    “From putting more money in the pockets of hard-working Americans to making our national security a top priority, this legislation puts the needs of Americans first. I’m proud to have supported it from the start and look forward to President Trump signing it into law.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Malliotakis Celebrates Passage of the Big Beautiful Bill

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)

    (WASHINGTON, DC) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement after the final passage of the Big Beautiful Bill.

    “Today is a historic day for Staten Islanders, Brooklynites, and families across the nation who have been calling for meaningful tax relief. Our Big Beautiful Bill puts America first by strengthening our borders and military, and delivering tax relief for American workers, middle-class families, and senior citizens. We’re not only making President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent but also ensuring 88% of senior citizens will no longer pay federal taxes on their Social Security income, as well as quadrupling the SALT deduction, to benefit 98% of taxpayers in our district. The legislation also raises the standard deduction, eliminates taxes on tips for service workers, provides relief for small businesses, and expands the Child Tax Credit all to ensure hardworking Americans keep more of their hard-earned money.

    We also save taxpayers $2 trillion by cutting waste and rooting out fraud and abuse throughout government. We fully protect the seniors, disabled, children, pregnant women, and those below the federal poverty level who rely on Medicaid, but take action to eliminate ineligible fraudsters and illegal immigrants from the rolls, and implement reasonable part time work requirements for able-bodied adults – all provisions supported by the vast majority of Americans.

     

    We also strengthen our national security by investing in our military, funding border barriers, hiring more law enforcement, and revitalizing our domestic energy production.

     

    Not passing this bill would have jeopardized all these America-First policies and led to a crushing $4 trillion tax increase on American families and businesses with New Yorkers seeing an average 22% tax hike.”

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