Category: United States of America

MIL-OSI USA: Jayapal Demands Answers on Immigrants Transferred from WA to AK

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, is demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on reports of immigrants being transferred from the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC) in Tacoma, Washington to the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) in Anchorage, Alaska.

“These individuals were moved thousands of miles away from their families, communities, and legal representatives to a prison with a deeply problematic history,” wrote the Members. “ICE confirmed that these individuals do not have final orders of removal and that the individuals will be transferred back to NWIPC for their court hearings. […] We are deeply concerned that ICE is wasting taxpayer dollars, flying dozens of people between detention centers thousands of miles apart, in efforts that do nothing to help protect Americans.”

ICE confirmed that at least 40 individuals were moved from NWIPC to ACC earlier this month. ACC has a deeply troubling record of inadequate conditions, on occasion having used pepper spray on detained people. ACC also has a history of improperly restricting access to private conversations with attorneys. Just last month, incarcerated Alaskans filed a lawsuit against the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC), alleging that the care provided by the DOC has resulted in “needless suffering” and even death.

Before the Trump Administration began its mass deportation agenda, one in 16 detained persons had no criminal record. Following this campaign of mass deportation and detention, kidnapping people off the streets, from their workplaces, and from routine immigration check-ins, one in four detained persons has no criminal record.

The letter was signed by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Emily Randall (WA-06), and Adam Smith (WA-09).

The full text of the letter can be found HERE.

Issues: Immigration

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: What the Supreme Court ruling against ‘universal injunctions’ means for court challenges to presidential actions

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Cassandra Burke Robertson, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Professional Ethics, Case Western Reserve University

A journalist runs out of the U.S. Supreme Court building carrying a ruling on the last day of the court’s term on June 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

When presidents have tried to make big changes through executive orders, they have often hit a roadblock: A single federal judge, whether located in Seattle or Miami or anywhere in between, could stop these policies across the entire country.

But on June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court significantly limited this judicial power. In Trump v. CASA Inc., a 6-3 majority ruled that federal courts likely lack the authority to issue “universal injunctions” that block government policies nationwide. The ruling means that going forward federal judges can generally only block policies from being enforced against the specific plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit, not against everyone in the country.

The ruling emerged from a case challenging President Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. While three federal courts had blocked the policy nationwide, the Supreme Court allowed it to proceed against anyone who isn’t a named plaintiff in the lawsuits. This creates a legal environment where the same government policy can be simultaneously blocked for some people but enforced against others.

Crucially, the court based its decision on interpreting the Judiciary Act of 1789 – not the Constitution – meaning Congress could restore this judicial power simply by passing new legislation.

But what exactly are these injunctions, and why do they matter to everyday Americans?

Immediate, irreparable harm

When the government creates a policy that might violate the Constitution or federal law, affected people can sue in federal court to stop it. While these lawsuits work their way through the courts – a process that often takes years – judges can issue what are called “preliminary injunctions” to temporarily pause the policy if they determine it might cause immediate, irreparable harm.

A “nationwide” injunction – sometimes called a “universal” injunction – goes further by stopping the policy for everyone across the country, not just for the people who filed the lawsuit.

Importantly, these injunctions are designed to be temporary. They merely preserve the status quo until courts can fully examine the case’s merits. But in practice, litigation proceeds so slowly that executive actions blocked by the courts often expire when successor administrations abandon the policies.

Legislation introduced by GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley would ban judges from issuing most nationwide injunctions.
Sen. Chuck Grassley office

More executive orders, more injunctions

Nationwide injunctions aren’t new, but several things have made them more contentious recently.

First, since a closely divided and polarized Congress rarely passes major legislation anymore, presidents rely more on executive orders to get substantive things done. This creates more opportunities to challenge presidential actions in court.

Second, lawyers who want to challenge these orders got better at “judge shopping” – filing cases in districts where they’re likely to get judges who agree with their client’s views.

Third, with growing political division, both parties used these injunctions more aggressively whenever the other party controls the White House.

Affecting real people

These legal fights have tangible consequences for millions of Americans.

Take DACA, the common name for the program formally called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which protects about 500,000 young immigrants from deportation. For more than 10 years, these young immigrants, known as “Dreamers,” have faced constant uncertainty.

That’s because, when President Barack Obama created DACA in 2012 and sought to expand it via executive order in 2015, a Texas judge blocked the expansion with a nationwide injunction. When Trump tried to end DACA, judges in California, New York and Washington, D.C. blocked that move. The program, and the legal challenges to it, continued under President Joe Biden. Now, the second Trump administration faces continued legal challenges over the constitutionality of the DACA program.

More recently, judges have used nationwide injunctions to block several Trump policies. Three courts stopped the president’s attempt to deny citizenship to babies born to mothers who lack legal permanent residency in the United States – the cases that led the Supreme Court to limit the reach of injunctions. Judges have also temporarily blocked Trump’s efforts to ban transgender people from serving in the military and to freeze some federal funding for a variety of programs.

Nationwide injunctions have also blocked congressional legislation.

The Corporate Transparency Act, passed in 2021 and originally scheduled to go into effect in 2024, combats financial crimes by requiring businesses to disclose their true owners to the government. A Texas judge blocked this law in 2024 after gun stores challenged it.

In early 2025, the Supreme Court allowed the law to take effect, but the Trump administration announced it simply wouldn’t enforce it – showing how these legal battles can become political power struggles.

A polarized Congress rarely passes major legislation anymore, so presidents – including Donald Trump – have relied on executive orders to get things done.
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A ruling that Congress could change

The Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. CASA was notably narrow in its legal reasoning. The court explicitly stated that its ruling “rests solely on the statutory authority that federal courts possess under the Judiciary Act of 1789” and that it expressed “no view on the Government’s argument that Article III forecloses universal relief.”

This distinction matters enormously. Because the court based its decision on interpreting a congressional statute rather than the Constitution itself, Congress has the power to overturn the ruling simply by passing new legislation that authorizes federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions.

The Supreme Court’s majority opinion, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, emphasized that universal injunctions “likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts” under the Judiciary Act of 1789. The court found these injunctions lack sufficient historical precedent in traditional equity practice.

However, the three dissenting justices strongly disagreed. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, focused on the importance of birthright citizenship, explaining that “every court to evaluate the Order has deemed it patently unconstitutional.”

As a result, the dissent argues, “the Government instead tries its hand at a different game. It asks this Court to hold that, no matter how illegal a law or policy, courts can never simply tell the Executive to stop enforcing it against anyone.”

Legislative solutions on the table

Congress was already considering legislation to limit judges’ ability to grant nationwide injunctions.

Another way to address the concerns about a single judge blocking government action would be to require a three-judge panel to hear cases involving nationwide injunctions, requiring at least two of them to agree. This is similar to how courts handled major civil rights cases in the 1950s and 1960s.

My research on this topic suggests that three judges working together would be less likely to make partisan decisions, while still being able to protect constitutional rights when necessary. Today’s technology also makes it easier for judges in different locations to work together than it was decades ago.

What comes next

With the Supreme Court limiting judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions based on an old statute, the ball is now in Congress’ court. Lawmakers could choose to restore this judicial power with new legislation, further restrict it, or leave the current limitations in place.

Until Congress acts, the legal landscape has fundamentally shifted.

Future challenges to presidential actions may require either cumbersome class action lawsuits or a patchwork of individual cases – potentially leaving many Americans without immediate protection from policies that courts determine violate the Constitution. But unlike a constitutional ruling, this outcome isn’t permanent: Congress holds the key to change it.

This is an updated and expanded version of a story originally published on April 3, 2025.

Cassandra Burke Robertson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

– ref. What the Supreme Court ruling against ‘universal injunctions’ means for court challenges to presidential actions – https://theconversation.com/what-the-supreme-court-ruling-against-universal-injunctions-means-for-court-challenges-to-presidential-actions-260040

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: California invests billions of dollars to fix roads with “gas tax,” expand bus and train service
Source: US State of California Governor
Jun 27, 2025

What you need to know: Continuing Governor Newsom’s build more, faster agenda, the state is awarding nearly $5 billion today to infrastructure projects that improve roads, expand transportation, bus and rail options while improving public health and safety.

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced nearly $5 billion in funding to improve state highways, expand bus, train, and clean transportation services, and increase pedestrian and bicycle travel options. The funds announced today are awarded by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).

The investments announced today are a key part of Governor Newsom’s build more, faster agenda delivering infrastructure upgrades and creating thousands of jobs across the state.

“We’re not just rebuilding transportation – we’re reimagining it. This investment – upwards of $5 billion – is about protecting Californians today and preparing for tomorrow with transit and transportation options that are safer, cleaner, and built to serve the needs of every Californian.”

Governor Gavin Newsom
Nearly $2.44 billion of the funding announced today comes from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, which puts drivers’ gas tax dollars to work improving the safety conditions of California’s roadways. $1.45 billion of this funding will go to zero- and low-emission transportation and new infrastructure to strengthen California’s freight network and better connect marine ports with railyards and freight corridors — leading to less traffic and improved road conditions.

The Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) will provide $810 million to projects designed to improve freight movement and reduce toxic pollution by decreasing the time trucks, cars and trains sit idle and by rerouting tractor-trailers. It will also increase the number of zero-emission truck stations by 25%.

“Under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership, these transformative investments represent a bold step towards a future where our transportation system is safer, more efficient and a driving force for economic prosperity,” said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. “By tackling congestion and enhancing connectivity, we are creating a brighter, more sustainable California for all.”

“The Commission is pleased to partner with Caltrans to continue investing in California’s world-class transportation system,” said Commission Chair Darnell Grisby. “The investments we are making today will improve safety, ease congestion and reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyone in California.”

Projects receiving funding announced today include:

$483 million to help communities invest in passenger rail extensions, bicycle and pedestrian safety and rapid transit bus expansion

$202 million for projects in the Local Partnership Competitive Program to further upgrade rail, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities

$63 million for improvements to the Ramona Expressway in Riverside County, including a new bridge over the San Jacinto River, bike lanes in each direction, and a new wildlife crossing

$49 million to build charging hubs in the cities of Fresno, Oakland, Ontario, and San Diego to support clean medium- and heavy-duty truck fleets

$28 million to install ultra-fast vehicle charging stations along Interstate 5 and State Route 99

$18 million for a variety of safety enhancements around five schools most affected by traffic congestion in the city of Los Angeles

SB 1 has invested approximately $5 billion annually toward transportation projects since its adoption. It provides funding split between the state and local agencies.
Press releases, Recent news
Recent news

Jun 27, 2025

News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its ruling on Trump v. CASA, Trump v. Washington, and Trump v. New Jersey: In a challenge to the Trump Administration’s blatantly…

Jun 26, 2025

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Kira Younger, of Fair Oaks, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Director of the Finance and Accounting Division at the California Department of Social Services. Younger has…

Jun 26, 2025

News What you need to know: La Passeggiata on Lindsey Street in Stockton is the latest site to be transformed from excess, underutilized state land into affordable housing under Governor Newsom’s executive order. STOCKTON — Today, state leaders broke ground on a new…

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground Pond

Source: US State of Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground Pond in Foster due to high bacteria counts.

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751).

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Explain Changing VA Hospital Guidelines in Secret

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore)

June 27, 2025

The changes include potentially hiring medical professionals and giving veterans health care based on certain protected traits such as political affiliation and sexual orientation

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., said today they have joined their Senate colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump administration for secretly changing language in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) health facilities’ bylaws that could lead to discrimination against veteran patients and health care providers.

A recent report detailed the Trump administration’s secret plan to change guidelines that would leave VA providers and patients with ambiguity about whether certain protected traits – including political affiliation or sexual orientation – can serve as reasons for denying certain veterans health care and prohibiting medical professionals from being hired.

“We write today to request information regarding recent changes to patient and staff policies governing medical facilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Having reviewed past and current versions of bylaws for multiple medical facilities within the Department, we have confirmed the Department made changes, in secret and without notification to the veterans you serve or to Congress, that could allow for discrimination in treating patients and hiring medical professionals,” the senators wrote to VA secretary Doug Collins.

The VA previously required providers to care for veterans regardless of politics, marital status, age, national origin, and disability. Language that ensured decisions for who could be a part of VA’s medical staff were made without regard to political affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and union membership has been removed from certain VA facilities’ medical bylaws.

The senators continued, “Allowing, let alone encouraging, this ambiguity opens the door for widespread discrimination. These changes invite uncertainty as to whether a patient can be denied access to their earned health care or whether a provider is considered unfit to serve veterans based on anything other than their expertise and credentials. Even the appearance of allowing discrimination directly violates VA’s own mission … It is your duty to answer to veterans, the public, and Congress as to why VA is sowing confusion and potentially putting veterans at risk and jeopardizing the Department’s medical workforce, clinicians’ licensure, and accreditation of its medical facilities nationwide.”

The letter was led by Senator Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. In addition to Wyden and Merkley, the letter was signed by Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and U.S. Senators Patty Murray, D-Wash., Bernard Sanders, I-Vt., Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., Mazie Hirono, D-Hawai’i, Angus King, I-Maine, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich.., Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Adam Schiff, D-Calif., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Gary Peters, D-Mich., Tim Kaine, D-Va., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., and Mark Warner, D-Va.

The full text of the letter is here,

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Following Pressure From Wyden and Colleagues, Trump Administration Confirms No Frontline Workers Have Been Recategorized as “Schedule F” at Social Security

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore)

June 27, 2025

The recategorization of Social Security workers would pave the way for mass firings

Washington, D.C. – Following U.S. Senator Ron Wyden sounding the alarm on the Trump administration stripping civil service protections at the Social Security Administration, the administration has confirmed that no frontline workers have been reclassified at the agency.

Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano confirmed that the agency has not yet reclassified any workers as Schedule F policy-making employees.

“The Trump administration’s plan to reclassify Social Security staff is nothing but a ploy to make it easier to install his cronies in a government agency vital to millions of people in Oregon and nationwide receiving benefits they’ve earned in a timely fashion,” Wyden said. “I’m proud of the work we’ve done to make sure the Administration’s disastrous plan hasn’t moved forward, and I won’t take my foot off the gas.”

Schedule F workers is a new category of government employees who can be fired at any point and who lack the same rights that protect other federal workers from being terminated. Additionally, it is unclear whether Schedule F employees are included in collective bargaining units or eligible for union representation.

“SSA’s broad reclassification of employees under seemingly false pretenses appears to be a deliberate effort to allow DOGE to purge SSA of the employees who work dutifully to make sure Americans receive their earned benefits,” Wyden and other Democratic lawmakers wrote in a letter to Bisignano in May.

The Social Security War Room is an effort by Senate Democrats to fight back against the Trump administration’s attack on Social Security. The War Room coordinates messaging across the Senate Democratic Caucus and external stakeholders,encourages grassroots engagement, and educates Senate staff, the American public, and stakeholders about Republicans’ agenda and their continued cuts to Social Security services and benefits.

The text of the SSA’s response is here.

The text of the original letter is here.

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June 28, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $31 Million in PILT Payments to Support Vital Services in Oregon

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore)

June 27, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced counties throughout Oregon will receive a combined total of $31,027,890 in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2025. Because local governments cannot tax federal lands, annual PILT funding helps to defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services in counties with federal lands.

“Rural communities shouldn’t have to wonder if they will have the resources they need to pay for essential services and infrastructure,”?said Merkley, who serves as Ranking Member of the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee which funds PILT.?“PILT funds firefighters, law enforcement, schools, and road construction—I will keep working to fully fund PILT so communities and families across Oregon have the stability they deserve.”

“Oregonians count on these federal investments to provide key support for road and bridge maintenance, public safety including firefighters and law enforcement, and more throughout our state,” said Wyden. “I’m gratified that Oregon will be receiving more than $31 million this year to strengthen those community priorities, and I’ll keep battling to ensure each county gets its fair share of this longstanding and proven financial lifeline.”

PILT compensate counties for tax-exempt federal lands administered by federal agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.?Payments are calculated based on the number of acres of federal land within each county or jurisdiction and the population of that county or jurisdiction.?

Individual payments may vary from year to year as a result of changes in acreage data, prior-year federal revenue-sharing payments reported annually by the governor of each state, and inflationary adjustments using the Consumer Price Index and population data. Senators Merkley and Wyden continue to monitor PILT allocations closely and will continue to ensure fair payments for every county.?

Here is a breakdown of PILT payments per Oregon county:

Oregon County	2025 Payments	Total Acres of Federal Land
Baker	$1,647,739	1,016,406
Benton	$176,932	74,430
Clackamas	$744,207	617,455
Clatsop	$8,165	1,578
Columbia	$37,902	10,961
Coos	$784,444	244,052
Crook	$2,298,509	940,423
Curry	$1,043,286	687,737
Deschutes	$3,927,415	1,445,487
Douglas	$829,456	1,659,923
Gilliam	$154,886	45,757
Grant	$882,252	1,765,580
Harney	$1,435,664	4,462,615
Hood River	$292,405	205,855
Jackson	$2,010,989	909,852
Jefferson	$676,388	305,317
Josephine	$1,738,589	714,226
Klamath	$1,115,636	2,232,634
Lake	$1,522,671	3,692,647
Lane	$868,540	1,738,140
Lincoln	$96,432	192,982
Linn	$280,573	561,487
Malheur	$3,646,793	4,299,181
Marion	$112,978	226,094
Morrow	$400,885	150,971
Multnomah	$153,211	82,322
Polk	$142,440	41,984
Sherman	$199,610	57,726
Tillamook	$68,203	136,490
Umatilla	$1,007,272	420,242
Union	$1,579,842	624,214
Wallowa	$690,395	1,171,213
Wasco	$169,906	220,074
Washington	$48,314	13,972
Wheeler	$150,948	302,080
Yamhill	$84,013	58,758
Total	$31,027,890	31,330,865

A full list of funding by state and county is available on the Interior Department’s?PILT?page.

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June 28, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement After Congressional Briefing on Iran Strikes

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49)

June 27, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after receiving a classified briefing on the U.S. operation targeting Iran’s nuclear program:

“While I cannot share the details of today’s classified briefing, it is clear that the U.S. strikes significantly disrupted aspects of Iran’s nuclear program. A nuclear-armed Iran would be a threat to the U.S., our allies, and the world—this strike slowed that path. Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

“I commend our service members for carrying out their mission with extraordinary precision and professionalism. Their performance is a testament to the strength and discipline of the finest military in the world. Any retaliatory attack on American troops or interests must be met with resolve. Our service members deserve nothing less.

“But their courage and success do not absolve the President of his constitutional obligations. The War Powers Resolution is not a suggestion—it is the law. It exists to prevent any President, Republican or Democrat, from unilaterally dragging the United States into another protracted conflict without proper oversight or authorization from Congress.

“There was no attack on the United States or its forces to justify bypassing Congress. And there was no meaningful consultation with Congress before the strikes. This was not an act of urgent self-defense—it was a premeditated, large-scale use of force. Regardless of outcome, dropping a dozen 30,000-pound bombs on multiple hardened targets is an act of war. And under our Constitution, only Congress has the authority to authorize such an act.

“Past presidents, even when pushing the limits of executive power, acknowledged Congress’s role. President Trump refused. And now, Speaker Mike Johnson has gone even further calling the War Powers Resolution itself ‘unconstitutional.’ That is a stunning abdication of responsibility. Instead of defending the institution he leads, the Speaker is surrendering Congress’s authority and bending to the will of the executive branch.

“Congress is not a ceremonial body. We are a co-equal branch of government. When American lives are at stake, when global stability hangs in the balance, our role is not optional—it is essential.

“I will always stand with our troops. And I will always fight to ensure that the decisions to send them into harm’s way are made lawfully, strategically, and with full accountability. That is what they swore to defend. And that is what I intend to uphold.”

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Ruling

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49)

June 27, 2025

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. CASA, Inc. that limits nationwide injunctions resulting from President Trump’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship:

“Today’s Supreme Court decision sets a dangerous precedent. Nationwide injunctions have been used by courts in cases with profound national implications to protect all Americans from dangerous and illegal actions. Now, Americans will be under constant threats from the current Administration without protections from the courts.

“The Trump Administration is intent on unleashing Executive Orders that limit constitutional rights and protections, like the birthright citizenship order, and this ruling would force every individual affected by an unconstitutional or unlawful order to sue in federal court for their basic rights.

“In Congress, House Republicans are abdicating their constitutional duties and are trying to dismantle the authority of district courts nationwide to appease President Trump. Earlier this year, I voted against legislation intended to disrupt injunctive relief and will continue to fight back in light of this Supreme Court decision.”

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Cheapest Summer Gas Prices in Four Years

US Senate News:

Source: US Whitehouse
Americans are seeing the cheapest summertime gas prices since 2021 — more than 20 cents lower than one year ago — as President Donald J. Trump delivers on his promises of lower prices, stable inflation, and higher wages.
The Fake News was wrong (again).
From The New York Times: “Summer road trips appear to be safe from a big spike in gasoline prices. The national average price of gasoline has hovered around $3.20 a gallon this week after Israel and Iran agreed to a cease-fire … And it is more than 20 cents lower than a year ago. The last time the cost for drivers was lower in late June was in 2021.”
From The Wall Street Journal: “Hitting the road this summer won’t bring as big of a hit to your wallet. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline, $3.21, is about 23 cents cheaper than this time last year … Reduced prices would be a boon for consumers during the warmer months when Americans drive more. Low energy prices so far this year have already contributed to the economy’s resilience and helped keep inflation in check.”
From NBC News: “Looking at gas prices that are the best in four years — and this is so important for all of those millions of people who will be hitting the roads … 20 cents less than it was a year ago, so that’s six or seven bucks extra when you fill up. That’s real money.”

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Ricketts Hosts Mobile Office Hours in all 93 Counties

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator Pete Ricketts (Nebraska)

June 27, 2025

Omaha, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff have hosted Mobile Office Hours in each of Nebraska’s 93 counties this year.

“I am in Washington to serve Nebraskans and renew opportunity,” said Ricketts. “I know that rural and hard-working Nebraskans might not be able to take the time to drive to one of our district offices if they need assistance from their senator. That’s why my team is committed to traveling to every part of the state to ensure every Nebraskan has a chance to seek help from my office.”

At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff are available on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner from federal offices, Ricketts and his staff may be able to help resolve the issue or help them get in touch with the correct people.

For more information about Ricketts’ constituent services, please visithttps://www.ricketts.senate.gov/services.

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June 28, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: US Department of Labor awards more than $23M in new grants to help homeless, at-risk veterans reenter workforce

Source: US Department of Labor

Alethieia House Inc.	Birmingham	AL	AL: Autauga, Bullock, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery	$358,996
Teens Empowerment Awareness with Resolutions Inc.	Tuskegee	AL	AL: Macon, Lee, Russell	$300,000
St. Francis House Inc.	Little Rock	AR	AR: Pulaski	$183,965
Valley of the Sun Young Men’s Christian Association	Phoenix	AZ	AZ: Maricopa	$500,000
United States Veterans Initiative	Prescott	AZ	AZ: Yavapai	$320,000
WestCare California Inc.	Fresno	CA	CA: San Joaquin	$300,000
WestCare California Inc.	Fresno	CA	CA: Fresno, Madera	$400,000
Emmanuel’s House Inc.	Hesperia	CA	CA: San Bernardino, Riverside	$500,000
United States Veterans Initiative	Inglewood	CA	CA: Los Angeles	$240,000
Managed Career Solutions Spc.	Los Angeles	CA	CA: Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura	$500,000
Volunteers of America of Los Angeles	Los Angeles	CA	CA: Los Angeles	$500,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	CA: Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito	$336,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	CA: Fresno, Madera	$396,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	CA: Amador, San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus	$440,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	FL: Hillsborough, Polk, Hardee	$400,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	CA: Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura	$408,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	WA: Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Thurston	$499,999
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	FL: Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard	$500,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	FL: Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota	$392,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	MN: Benton, Carlton, Lake, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wright WI: Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Crawford, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Vernon	$304,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	WI: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Rock, Sauk	$320,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	NC: Bladen, Brunswick, Chatham, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland	$496,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	NE: Burt, Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Lancaster, Otoe, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington	$272,000
The Salvation Army	Rancho Palos Verdes	CA	CA: Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara	$500,000
The Salvation Army	Rancho Palos Verdes	CA	CA: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino	$500,000
Vietnam Veterans of San Diego	San Diego	CA	CA: Imperial	$237,070
Goodwill Of Silicon Valley	San Jose	CA	CA: Santa Clara	$500,000
Goodwill Industries of Orange County California	Santa Ana	CA	CA: Orange	$240,000
The Arapahoe/Douglas Workforce Development Board	Centennial	CO	CO: Arapahoe, Douglas	$165,000
Volunteers of America Colorado	Denver	CO	CO: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson	$445,473
Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc.	Bridgeport	CT	CT: Fairfield	$260,000
PowerTechs Incorporated	Wilmington	DE	TN: Davidson	$483,112
Abilities Inc. of Florida	Clearwater	FL	FL: Pinellas	$300,000
Salt Outreach, Inc.	Orlando	FL	FL: Orange, Osceola, Seminole	$350,000
Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency, Inc.	Atlanta	GA	GA: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett	$475,000
Get to Work Foundation Inc.	Villa Rica	GA	NC: Iredell, Mecklenburg, Union, Rowan, Cabarrus	$500,000
Get to Work Foundation Inc.	Villa Rica	GA	GA: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale	$500,000
Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas	Wichita	KS	KS: Sedgwick	$500,000
Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc.	Boston	MA	MA: Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk	$500,000
AMVETS National Service Foundation	Hyattsville	MD	AZ: Maricopa	$500,000
AMVETS National Service Foundation	Hyattsville	MD	UT: Salt Lake	$500,000
Southwest Economic Solutions Corporation	Detroit	MI	MI: Wayne	$160,000
Volunteers of America Michigan Inc.	Southfield	MI	MI: Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa	$256,761
Connections to Success Inc.	St. Charles	MO	MO: Boone	$152,000
Harbor Homes Inc.	Nashua	NH	NH: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan	$200,000
Center For Family Services Inc.	Camden	NJ	NJ: Camden	$220,000
WestCare Nevada Inc.	Reno	NV	NV: Washoe	$500,000
Black Veterans for Social Justice Inc.	Brooklyn	NY	NY: Bronx, New York, Westchester	$500,000
Services for the UnderServed Inc.	New York	NY	NY: Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York	$178,459
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana	Columbus	OH	IN: Lake, Jasper, La Porte	$290,240
Easter Seals Oregon	Portland	OR	OR: Jackson, Josephine	$300,000
Easter Seals Oregon	Portland	OR	OR: Crook, Deschutes	$320,000
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc.	Philadelphia	PA	PA: Centre, Clinton. Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, Northumberland, Snyder, Union	$278,632
America Works of Tennessee Inc.	Memphis	TN	TN: Shelby, Jackson AR: Crittenden	$360,000
Volunteers of America Texas Inc.	Euless	TX	TX: Dallas, Tarrant	$500,000
SER-Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast Inc.	Houston	TX	TX: Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery	$312,000
American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program Inc.	San Antonio	TX	TX: Bexar	$500,000
Family Endeavors Inc., dba Endeavors	San Antonio	TX	AZ: Cochise	$399,999
River City Comprehensive Counseling Services	Henrico	VA	VA: Richmond city	$405,516
United States Veterans Initiative	Richmond	VA	DC: District of Columbia MD: Montgomery	$260,000
Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington	Yakima	WA	WA: Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Walla Walla, Yakima	$500,000
Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency Inc.	Petersburg	WV	WV: Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Brooke, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Grant, Greenbrier, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jefferson, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Mineral, Monongalia, Monroe, Morgan, Ohio, Pendleton, Pleasants, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Ritchie, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Webster, Wetzel, Wirt, Wood	$500,000
Volunteers Of America Northern Rockies	Sheridan	WY	MT: Custer, Dawson, Prairie, Rosebud, Treasure, Wibaux, Yellowstone	$200,000

MIL OSI USA News –

June 28, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: US Department of Labor awards more than $23M in new grants to help homeless, at-risk veterans reenter workforce

Source: US Department of Labor

Alethieia House Inc.	Birmingham	AL	AL: Autauga, Bullock, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery	$358,996
Teens Empowerment Awareness with Resolutions Inc.	Tuskegee	AL	AL: Macon, Lee, Russell	$300,000
St. Francis House Inc.	Little Rock	AR	AR: Pulaski	$183,965
Valley of the Sun Young Men’s Christian Association	Phoenix	AZ	AZ: Maricopa	$500,000
United States Veterans Initiative	Prescott	AZ	AZ: Yavapai	$320,000
WestCare California Inc.	Fresno	CA	CA: San Joaquin	$300,000
WestCare California Inc.	Fresno	CA	CA: Fresno, Madera	$400,000
Emmanuel’s House Inc.	Hesperia	CA	CA: San Bernardino, Riverside	$500,000
United States Veterans Initiative	Inglewood	CA	CA: Los Angeles	$240,000
Managed Career Solutions Spc.	Los Angeles	CA	CA: Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura	$500,000
Volunteers of America of Los Angeles	Los Angeles	CA	CA: Los Angeles	$500,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	CA: Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito	$336,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	CA: Fresno, Madera	$396,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	CA: Amador, San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus	$440,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	FL: Hillsborough, Polk, Hardee	$400,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	CA: Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura	$408,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	WA: Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Thurston	$499,999
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	FL: Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard	$500,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	FL: Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota	$392,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	MN: Benton, Carlton, Lake, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wright WI: Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Crawford, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Vernon	$304,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	WI: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Rock, Sauk	$320,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	NC: Bladen, Brunswick, Chatham, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland	$496,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	NE: Burt, Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Lancaster, Otoe, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington	$272,000
The Salvation Army	Rancho Palos Verdes	CA	CA: Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara	$500,000
The Salvation Army	Rancho Palos Verdes	CA	CA: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino	$500,000
Vietnam Veterans of San Diego	San Diego	CA	CA: Imperial	$237,070
Goodwill Of Silicon Valley	San Jose	CA	CA: Santa Clara	$500,000
Goodwill Industries of Orange County California	Santa Ana	CA	CA: Orange	$240,000
The Arapahoe/Douglas Workforce Development Board	Centennial	CO	CO: Arapahoe, Douglas	$165,000
Volunteers of America Colorado	Denver	CO	CO: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson	$445,473
Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc.	Bridgeport	CT	CT: Fairfield	$260,000
PowerTechs Incorporated	Wilmington	DE	TN: Davidson	$483,112
Abilities Inc. of Florida	Clearwater	FL	FL: Pinellas	$300,000
Salt Outreach, Inc.	Orlando	FL	FL: Orange, Osceola, Seminole	$350,000
Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency, Inc.	Atlanta	GA	GA: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett	$475,000
Get to Work Foundation Inc.	Villa Rica	GA	NC: Iredell, Mecklenburg, Union, Rowan, Cabarrus	$500,000
Get to Work Foundation Inc.	Villa Rica	GA	GA: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale	$500,000
Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas	Wichita	KS	KS: Sedgwick	$500,000
Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc.	Boston	MA	MA: Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk	$500,000
AMVETS National Service Foundation	Hyattsville	MD	AZ: Maricopa	$500,000
AMVETS National Service Foundation	Hyattsville	MD	UT: Salt Lake	$500,000
Southwest Economic Solutions Corporation	Detroit	MI	MI: Wayne	$160,000
Volunteers of America Michigan Inc.	Southfield	MI	MI: Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa	$256,761
Connections to Success Inc.	St. Charles	MO	MO: Boone	$152,000
Harbor Homes Inc.	Nashua	NH	NH: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan	$200,000
Center For Family Services Inc.	Camden	NJ	NJ: Camden	$220,000
WestCare Nevada Inc.	Reno	NV	NV: Washoe	$500,000
Black Veterans for Social Justice Inc.	Brooklyn	NY	NY: Bronx, New York, Westchester	$500,000
Services for the UnderServed Inc.	New York	NY	NY: Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York	$178,459
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana	Columbus	OH	IN: Lake, Jasper, La Porte	$290,240
Easter Seals Oregon	Portland	OR	OR: Jackson, Josephine	$300,000
Easter Seals Oregon	Portland	OR	OR: Crook, Deschutes	$320,000
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc.	Philadelphia	PA	PA: Centre, Clinton. Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, Northumberland, Snyder, Union	$278,632
America Works of Tennessee Inc.	Memphis	TN	TN: Shelby, Jackson AR: Crittenden	$360,000
Volunteers of America Texas Inc.	Euless	TX	TX: Dallas, Tarrant	$500,000
SER-Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast Inc.	Houston	TX	TX: Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery	$312,000
American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program Inc.	San Antonio	TX	TX: Bexar	$500,000
Family Endeavors Inc., dba Endeavors	San Antonio	TX	AZ: Cochise	$399,999
River City Comprehensive Counseling Services	Henrico	VA	VA: Richmond city	$405,516
United States Veterans Initiative	Richmond	VA	DC: District of Columbia MD: Montgomery	$260,000
Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington	Yakima	WA	WA: Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Walla Walla, Yakima	$500,000
Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency Inc.	Petersburg	WV	WV: Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Brooke, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Grant, Greenbrier, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jefferson, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Mineral, Monongalia, Monroe, Morgan, Ohio, Pendleton, Pleasants, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Ritchie, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Webster, Wetzel, Wirt, Wood	$500,000
Volunteers Of America Northern Rockies	Sheridan	WY	MT: Custer, Dawson, Prairie, Rosebud, Treasure, Wibaux, Yellowstone	$200,000

MIL OSI USA News –

June 28, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: US Department of Labor awards more than $37M in continued grants to help homeless, at-risk veterans reenter workforce

Source: US Department of Labor

Volunteers of America Southeast Inc.	Mobile	AL	GA: Baldwin, Bibb, Crisp, Houston, Laurens, Muscogee, Peach	$214,654
United States Veterans Initiative	Phoenix	AZ	AZ: Maricopa	$300,000
Insights Housing	Berkeley	CA	CA: Alameda, Amador, Contra Costa, Sacramento, Solano	$500,000
America Works of California Inc.	Fresno	CA	CA: San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside	$300,000
America Works of California Inc.	Fresno	CA	CA: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Solano	$200,000
JVS SoCal	Los Angeles	CA	CA: Los Angeles, Orange	$498,000
Volunteers of America of Los Angeles	Los Angeles	CA	CA: Los Angeles	$480,000
United State Veterans Initiative Inc.	March Air Reserve Base	CA	CA: Riverside, San Bernardino	$427,794
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	IA: Adair, Adams, Allamakee, Appanoose, Audubon, Benton, Black Hawk, Boone, Bremer, Buchanan, Buena Vista, Butler, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Clarke, Clay, Clayton, Crawford, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Delaware, Des Moines, Dickinson, Dubuque, Emmet, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Fremont, Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Henry, Howard, Humboldt, Ida, Iowa, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Kossuth, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Lucas, Lyon, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Mills, Mitchell, Monona, Monroe, Montgomery, O’Brien, Osceola, Page, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Polk, Pottawattamie, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Sac, Shelby, Sioux, Story, Tama, Taylor, Union, Van Buren, Wapello, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Webster, Winnebago, Winneshiek, Woodbury, Worth, Wright	$500,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.	Marina	CA	WI: Brown, Calumet, Columbia, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Shawano, Sheboygan, Washington, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago	$270,000
Veteran Employment Services	Monterey	CA	CO: Boulder, Larimer, Weld	$347,000
Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization	Oakland	CA	CA: Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano	$500,000
Able-Disabled Advocacy Inc.	San Diego	CA	CA: San Diego	$476,000
Swords to Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization	San Francisco	CA	CA: San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara	$150,000
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless	Denver	CO	CO: Denver	$500,000
Boley Centers Inc.	St. Petersburg	FL	FL: Pasco	$413,183
Tampa Bay Academy of Hope	Tampa	FL	FL: Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Sumter	$500,000
Get to Work Foundation Inc.	Douglasville	GA	GA: Bartow, Carroll, Chattooga, Coweta, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, Polk	$300,000
Of Color Inc.	Chicago	IL	IL: Cook	$478,081
Transitional Living Services Inc.	Crystal Lake	IL	IL: Boone, Cook, Lake, McHenry, Winnebago	$300,000
ECHO Housing Corporation	Evansville	IN	IN: Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick	$251,892
Crossroads Rehabilitation Center Inc.	Indianapolis	IN	IN: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Shelby	$378,200
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana	Indianapolis	IN	IN: Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Shelby	$364,035
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center Inc.	Prestonsburg	KY	KY: Anderson, Bath, Bell, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Breathitt, Carter, Clark, Clay, Elliott, Estill, Fayette, Fleming, Floyd, Franklin, Garrard, Greenup, Harlan, Jackson, Jessamine, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Mason, McCreary, Menifee, Mercer, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Rowan, Scott, Wayne, Whitley, Wolfe, Woodford	$238,112
Volunteers of America Massachusetts	Jamaica Plain	MA	MA: Barnstable, Bristol, Plymouth	$443,832
Volunteers of America Massachusetts	Jamaica Plain	MA	MA: Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk	$461,154
Veterans Inc.	Worcester	MA	MA: Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester	$345,600
Veterans Inc.	Worcester	MA	ME: Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Lincoln, Oxford, Sagadahoc, York	$105,000
Veterans Inc.	Worcester	MA	MT: Beaverhead, Big Horn, Broadwater, Carbon, Cascade, Custer, Dawson, Deer Lodge, Fergus, Flathead, Gallatin, Garfield, Glacier, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Pondera, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, Rosebud, Sanders, Silver Bow, Teton, Toole, Valley, Wheatland, Yellowstone ND: Barnes, Benson, Bottineau, Burleigh, Cass, Dickey, Emmons, Grand Forks, McHenry, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Mountrail, Pembina, Ramsey, Richland, Rolette, Sioux, Stark, Stutsman, Traill, Walsh, Ward, Wells, Williams	$500,000
Veterans Inc.	Worcester	MA	MA: Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth RI: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington	$360,000
St. James A.M.E. Zion Church	Salisbury	MD	MD: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester	$310,000
Easter Seals Serving DC / MD / VA Inc.	Silver Spring	MD	MD: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, St. Mary’s, Washington VA: Fauquier, Loudoun, Stafford	$500,000
Easter Seals Serving DC / MD / VA Inc.	Silver Spring	MD	MD: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s DC: Washington VA: Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Falls Church City, Manassas City, Manassas Park City, Prince William	$500,000
Michigan Ability Partners	Ann Arbor	MI	MI: Jackson, Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne	$174,405
Southwest Economic Solutions Corporation	Detroit	MI	MI: Macomb, St. Clair, Wayne	$200,000
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans	St. Paul	MN	MN: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington	$440,000
Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry Inc.	Asheville	NC	NC: Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey Tribal Areas: Eastern Cherokee Reservation	$500,000
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc.	Vineland	NJ	NJ: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem DE: Kent, New Castle, Sussex	$270,698
United Veterans Beacon House Inc.	Bay Shore	NY	NY: Nassau, Queens, Suffolk	$120,000
America Works of New York Inc.	New York	NY	NY: Nassau, Suffolk	$300,000
America Works of New York Inc.	New York	NY	NY: Kings, Queens, Richmond, Bronx, New York	$500,000
Easter Seals TriState LLC	Cincinnati	OH	OH: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Warren	$321,015
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana	Cincinnati	OH	IN: Dearborn, Franklin KY: Boone, Caldwell, Kenton OH: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Warren	$410,019
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana	Cleveland	OH	OH: Cuyahoga, Erie, Lake, Lorain	$457,773
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana	Columbus	OH	OH: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Union	$365,822
Volunteers of America Oklahoma Inc.	Tulsa	OK	OK: Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Hughes, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Tulsa	$429,569
Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties	Eugene	OR	OR: Lane	$159,073
Easter Seals Oregon	Portland	OR	OR: Douglas, Lane	$378,390
Easter Seals Oregon	Portland	OR	OR: Marion, Polk, Yamhill	$344,100
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc.	Philadelphia	PA	PA: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia	$495,951
Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania Inc.	Pittsburgh	PA	PA: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Washington, Westmoreland	$416,193
Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard Inc.	Pittsburgh	PA	PA: Allegheny, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland	$427,000
Commission on Economic Opportunity	Wilkes-Barre	PA	PA: Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Wayne, Wyoming	$200,000
Fast Forward	Columbia	SC	SC: Richland, Lexington, Fairfield	$400,000
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina Inc.	Greenville	SC	SC: Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg	$225,818
Unity Partners dba Project Unity	Bryan	TX	TX: Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, Washington	$419,870
Citizens Development Center	Dallas	TX	TX: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant	$320,000
Adaptive Construction Solutions Inc.	Houston	TX	TX: Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Liberty, Waller, Austin, Chambers, Colorado, Walker, Wharton, Matagorda	$377,777
Adaptive Construction Solutions Inc.	Houston	TX	TX: Bell, Bosque, Brown, Burleson, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Erath, Falls, Fisher, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Haskell, Hill, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Jones, Kaufman, Kent, Knox, Lampasas, Leon, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Mitchell, Navarro, Nolan, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Runnels, San Saba, Scurry, Shackelford, Somervell, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor, Throckmorton, Washington, Wise	$245,432
The Houston Launch Pad	Houston	TX	TX: Angelina, Bell, Bexar, Brazoria, Brazos, Chambers, Crockett, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Nueces, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Tom Green, Travis, Trinity, Tyler, Victoria, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton	$500,000
American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program Inc.	San Antonio	TX	TX: Collin, Dallas, Rockwall, Tarrant	$500,000
American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program Inc.	San Antonio	TX	TX: Travis	$500,000
Castle Cares Community Ministry Inc.	West Columbia	TX	TX: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Jefferson, Matagorda	$434,105
Focused Outreach Richmond Inc.	Richmond	VA	VA: Charles City, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights City, Dinwiddie, Emporia City, Greensville, Hampton city, Hanover, Henrico, Hopewell City, James City, King and Queen, King William, New Kent, Newport News City, Petersburg City, Poquoson City, Prince George, Richmond City, Williamsburg City, York	$397,862
Center for Veterans Issues Inc.	Milwaukee	WI	WI: Milwaukee, Waukesha	$500,000

MIL OSI USA News –

June 28, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights One Big Beautiful Bill on ‘America at Work’ tour

Source: US Department of Labor

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer traveled across the country this week as part of her “America at Work” listening tour, visiting five states to underscore how President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will deliver much-needed tax relief for American workers and businesses.

The Secretary highlighted how the Administration’s pro-growth agenda will unlock trillions in new investments, strengthen the workforce, and spark a new era of American economic resurgence.

“From Montana to Louisiana, I’ve heard directly from workers, small business owners, and community leaders who are ready for an economic comeback, and now they have a President who will deliver for them,” said Secretary Chavez-DeRemer. “President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will provide the tax relief, investment, and regulatory certainty our job creators need to thrive, while empowering American workers with the opportunities they deserve. The Department of Labor is proud to help lead the charge to restore prosperity and prepare our workforce for the thousands of new jobs being created by the President’s America First policies.”

Montana

In Bozeman, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer visited Schnee, a leading Montana outfitter known for its high-quality American-made outdoor footwear, boots, apparel, and hunting gear. While touring the factory floor, the Secretary engaged in a robust conversation with employees about how strengthening domestic production and supporting manufacturers through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will help businesses like Schnee sustain good-paying jobs, boost rural economies, and keep “Made in America” alive and well for future generations.

Later, the Secretary toured the TowHaul Corp. headquarters in Belgrade. A leader in manufacturing equipment for the mining industry, TowHaul’s cutting-edge innovation and commitment to reliability play a critical role in supporting America’s mine workers. While meeting with the TowHaul team, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer delivered remarks highlighting the vital importance of ensuring American manufacturing and mining remain the gold standard for the world.

New Mexico

In Santa Fe, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer addressed the Western Governors’ Association to highlight how President Trump is reversing the trend of America-last offshoring by securing trillions in new investments and bringing good-paying jobs back to America. The Secretary emphasized that the One Big Beautiful Bill will build on this historic momentum by delivering tax relief for American workers – including eliminating taxes on tips and overtime – ensuring more money stays in the pockets of hardworking families across the country. She also visited Santa Fe Community College, where she learned more about their hands-on training in welding, building trades, and automotive technologies programs. The One Big Beautiful Bill includes expanded access to Pell Grants for technical schools so students can be ready to fill in-demand jobs.

Kansas and Missouri

In Kansas City, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer kicked off her day by having breakfast with local police officers to hear firsthand about the challenges facing law enforcement families and promote the President’s plan to implement no taxes on overtime. She then visited Waller Truck Co. Inc. to discuss workforce needs and transportation challenges vital to keeping goods moving across America. The Secretary wrapped up with a visit to Kansas at Geiger Ready-Mix Co., where she toured the dispatch room, met with employees tracking concrete deliveries in real time, and learned more about the concrete production process.

Throughout her stops, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer underscored how President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will help tackle workforce shortages, lower costs, and deliver tax relief, ensuring hardworking Americans can keep good-paying jobs and companies like Waller Truck and Geiger can stay in business for years to come.

Louisiana

In New Orleans, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer addressed the National Maritime Safety Association at their annual meeting, where she highlighted the Department of Labor’s commitment to promoting worker safety and building strong partnerships across the maritime industry.

The Secretary also toured the Port of New Orleans by boat and met with local shrimpers to hear how cheap, unregulated imports are threatening a superior American product and an iconic coastal way of life. She stressed how President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will help restore and protect this American industry by championing the same high standards and dedication that America’s shrimpers bring to the docks every day.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Ruling on Judicial Powers and Birthright Citizenship

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

Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL), member of the House Judiciary Committee, reacts to the Supreme Court decision in the case of Trump v. CASA. The court ruled 6-3 to restrict federal judges from stopping the nationwide enforcement of blatantly unconstitutional laws. Justice Sonia Sotomayor called the majority’s decision “a travesty for the rule of law.” The ruling does not address the constitutionality of birthright citizenship. The Trump Administration continues to evade the question of the obvious violation of our constitution in trying to end birthright citizenship.

“Trump seeks unrestrained, unchecked power. By carefully choosing to go after birthright citizenship in this way, his administration has made it easier to continue to violate the constitution. And the court’s conservative majority is conveniently allowing it by limiting the lower courts’ checks on the President, further emboldening Trump to rule like a king. Today, they avoided the question of birthright citizenship to allow Trump to continue his assault on our rights, on immigrants, and the constitution. Let me be clear today: if you’re born in America, you are American. Anything to the contrary is a blatant violation of our constitutional rights.

“This is not only another attack on birthright citizenship, it is an attack on our democracy, making it more difficult for people to individuals their rights. The American people need a judiciary that puts the constitution and the rule of law before anything else.”

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Ruling on Judicial Powers and Birthright Citizenship

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

Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL), member of the House Judiciary Committee, reacts to the Supreme Court decision in the case of Trump v. CASA. The court ruled 6-3 to restrict federal judges from stopping the nationwide enforcement of blatantly unconstitutional laws. Justice Sonia Sotomayor called the majority’s decision “a travesty for the rule of law.” The ruling does not address the constitutionality of birthright citizenship. The Trump Administration continues to evade the question of the obvious violation of our constitution in trying to end birthright citizenship.

“Trump seeks unrestrained, unchecked power. By carefully choosing to go after birthright citizenship in this way, his administration has made it easier to continue to violate the constitution. And the court’s conservative majority is conveniently allowing it by limiting the lower courts’ checks on the President, further emboldening Trump to rule like a king. Today, they avoided the question of birthright citizenship to allow Trump to continue his assault on our rights, on immigrants, and the constitution. Let me be clear today: if you’re born in America, you are American. Anything to the contrary is a blatant violation of our constitutional rights.

“This is not only another attack on birthright citizenship, it is an attack on our democracy, making it more difficult for people to individuals their rights. The American people need a judiciary that puts the constitution and the rule of law before anything else.”

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Ruling on Judicial Powers and Birthright Citizenship

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

Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL), member of the House Judiciary Committee, reacts to the Supreme Court decision in the case of Trump v. CASA. The court ruled 6-3 to restrict federal judges from stopping the nationwide enforcement of blatantly unconstitutional laws. Justice Sonia Sotomayor called the majority’s decision “a travesty for the rule of law.” The ruling does not address the constitutionality of birthright citizenship. The Trump Administration continues to evade the question of the obvious violation of our constitution in trying to end birthright citizenship.

“Trump seeks unrestrained, unchecked power. By carefully choosing to go after birthright citizenship in this way, his administration has made it easier to continue to violate the constitution. And the court’s conservative majority is conveniently allowing it by limiting the lower courts’ checks on the President, further emboldening Trump to rule like a king. Today, they avoided the question of birthright citizenship to allow Trump to continue his assault on our rights, on immigrants, and the constitution. Let me be clear today: if you’re born in America, you are American. Anything to the contrary is a blatant violation of our constitutional rights.

“This is not only another attack on birthright citizenship, it is an attack on our democracy, making it more difficult for people to individuals their rights. The American people need a judiciary that puts the constitution and the rule of law before anything else.”

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Ruling on Judicial Powers and Birthright Citizenship

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

Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL), member of the House Judiciary Committee, reacts to the Supreme Court decision in the case of Trump v. CASA. The court ruled 6-3 to restrict federal judges from stopping the nationwide enforcement of blatantly unconstitutional laws. Justice Sonia Sotomayor called the majority’s decision “a travesty for the rule of law.” The ruling does not address the constitutionality of birthright citizenship. The Trump Administration continues to evade the question of the obvious violation of our constitution in trying to end birthright citizenship.

“Trump seeks unrestrained, unchecked power. By carefully choosing to go after birthright citizenship in this way, his administration has made it easier to continue to violate the constitution. And the court’s conservative majority is conveniently allowing it by limiting the lower courts’ checks on the President, further emboldening Trump to rule like a king. Today, they avoided the question of birthright citizenship to allow Trump to continue his assault on our rights, on immigrants, and the constitution. Let me be clear today: if you’re born in America, you are American. Anything to the contrary is a blatant violation of our constitutional rights.

“This is not only another attack on birthright citizenship, it is an attack on our democracy, making it more difficult for people to individuals their rights. The American people need a judiciary that puts the constitution and the rule of law before anything else.”

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: LaMalfa Statement on House Passage of Resolution Condemning LA Riots

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Doug LaMalfa 1st District of California

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after the House passed H.Res.516, a resolution that condemns the violent riots in Los Angeles.

“What happened in Los Angeles wasn’t a protest, it was a riot, plain and simple. ICE agents were attempting to do their jobs and enforce the law. They were met with violent mobs encouraged by politicians who’ve spent years urging people to resist law enforcement,” said Rep. LaMalfa. “Cars were burned, businesses looted, American flags were torn down, and officers were attacked by hoards waving foreign flags; all while local officials were silent instead of backing them. Law and order are still a public priority. I’m glad the House stood up to condemn the chaos and back those who fought to restore order.”

The resolution passed with bipartisan support and made it clear that the House condemns the violent attacks on law enforcement, calls on state and local officials to stop making excuses and start working with the federal government to restore order, and expresses gratitude to the officers who put themselves in harm’s way to protect lives and property.

Congressman Doug LaMalfa is Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus and a lifelong farmer representing California’s First Congressional District, including Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba Counties.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Ruling on Judicial Powers and Birthright Citizenship

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

Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL), member of the House Judiciary Committee, reacts to the Supreme Court decision in the case of Trump v. CASA. The court ruled 6-3 to restrict federal judges from stopping the nationwide enforcement of blatantly unconstitutional laws. Justice Sonia Sotomayor called the majority’s decision “a travesty for the rule of law.” The ruling does not address the constitutionality of birthright citizenship. The Trump Administration continues to evade the question of the obvious violation of our constitution in trying to end birthright citizenship.

“Trump seeks unrestrained, unchecked power. By carefully choosing to go after birthright citizenship in this way, his administration has made it easier to continue to violate the constitution. And the court’s conservative majority is conveniently allowing it by limiting the lower courts’ checks on the President, further emboldening Trump to rule like a king. Today, they avoided the question of birthright citizenship to allow Trump to continue his assault on our rights, on immigrants, and the constitution. Let me be clear today: if you’re born in America, you are American. Anything to the contrary is a blatant violation of our constitutional rights.

“This is not only another attack on birthright citizenship, it is an attack on our democracy, making it more difficult for people to individuals their rights. The American people need a judiciary that puts the constitution and the rule of law before anything else.”

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Malliotakis Leads Push to Eliminate Burdensome IRS Paperwork for Online Sellers

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

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) renewed her call to eliminate the burdensome paperwork for online sellers earning at least $600. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, she is actively working to cut red tape and protect casual sellers from unnecessary and excessive reporting requirements by raising the threshold to $20,000 for those completing a minimum of 200 transactions.

“I will continue working to cut red tape from burdensome 1099-K reporting requirements so they can stop wasting time on unnecessary paperwork and instead use their energy to create new opportunities for their small businesses,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. “As more Americans turn to resold, refurbished, and repaired items, I applaud the efforts of leading industry platforms to create trusted spaces for buying and selling in the growing secondhand economy, but despite this progress, casual sellers continue to face increasing bureaucratic hurdles under the current 1099-K threshold making it urgent for Congress to take action.”

Malliotakis was recently joined at the Capitol by Vivian Vassar, a Staten Island small business owner and founder of “Hey Viv,” an online retro clothing store that’s been in business for over 35 years. The two advocated for this change to the Biden-era policy and attended the launch of a caucus dedicated to supporting these online small businesses.

“As a Staten Island business, I’m encouraged to see the Recommerce Committee focusing on policies that support and strengthen online businesses, helping to keep US e-commerce strong and competitive,” said Vivian Vassar, Owner of Hey Viv.

The growing impact of 1099-K reporting on casual sellers highlights how tax requirements are burdening the rapidly growing recommerce economy. Recommerce is the resale, repair, and refurbishment of goods is revitalizing the American commerce economy, and is projected to reach $1.04 trillion globally by 2035. In 2024, 58% of consumers purchased secondhand apparel, with 56% of those transactions occurring online. Language to increase the thresholds and number of transactions to trigger reporting was included in the House’s tax bill which Malliotakis helped craft and can become law as early as next week.

As part of this effort, Rep. Malliotakis joined Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) in launching the bipartisan Recommerce Caucus. The caucus aims to empower small sellers and entrepreneurs by advocating for policies that support income through resale, repair, and refurbishment; promote a sustainable, circular economy by extending product life and reducing waste; and expand access to digital marketplaces by lowering barriers and increasing digital inclusion for all Americans.

“As a lifelong thrifter and advocate for sustainable business practices, I’m proud to partner with Rep. Malliotakis to launch the bipartisan Recommerce Caucus,” said Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove. “Recommerce is more than a trend — it’s a growing economic engine that provides consumers with affordable, high-quality goods and gives entrepreneurs, small businesses, and resellers access to trusted, thriving marketplaces. Together, we’re committed to advancing policies that support the circular economy, reduce waste, and empower buyers and sellers nationwide. ”

The Recommerce Caucus is endorsed by a growing coalition of leading platforms and advocates, including eBay, Etsy, Mercari, OfferUp, Pinterest, Poshmark, Red Bubble, and the PASS Coalition.

Read the Wall Street Journal’s Exclusive on the launch of the Recommerce Caucus HERE.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Malliotakis Leads Push to Eliminate Burdensome IRS Paperwork for Online Sellers

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

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) renewed her call to eliminate the burdensome paperwork for online sellers earning at least $600. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, she is actively working to cut red tape and protect casual sellers from unnecessary and excessive reporting requirements by raising the threshold to $20,000 for those completing a minimum of 200 transactions.

“I will continue working to cut red tape from burdensome 1099-K reporting requirements so they can stop wasting time on unnecessary paperwork and instead use their energy to create new opportunities for their small businesses,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. “As more Americans turn to resold, refurbished, and repaired items, I applaud the efforts of leading industry platforms to create trusted spaces for buying and selling in the growing secondhand economy, but despite this progress, casual sellers continue to face increasing bureaucratic hurdles under the current 1099-K threshold making it urgent for Congress to take action.”

Malliotakis was recently joined at the Capitol by Vivian Vassar, a Staten Island small business owner and founder of “Hey Viv,” an online retro clothing store that’s been in business for over 35 years. The two advocated for this change to the Biden-era policy and attended the launch of a caucus dedicated to supporting these online small businesses.

“As a Staten Island business, I’m encouraged to see the Recommerce Committee focusing on policies that support and strengthen online businesses, helping to keep US e-commerce strong and competitive,” said Vivian Vassar, Owner of Hey Viv.

The growing impact of 1099-K reporting on casual sellers highlights how tax requirements are burdening the rapidly growing recommerce economy. Recommerce is the resale, repair, and refurbishment of goods is revitalizing the American commerce economy, and is projected to reach $1.04 trillion globally by 2035. In 2024, 58% of consumers purchased secondhand apparel, with 56% of those transactions occurring online. Language to increase the thresholds and number of transactions to trigger reporting was included in the House’s tax bill which Malliotakis helped craft and can become law as early as next week.

As part of this effort, Rep. Malliotakis joined Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) in launching the bipartisan Recommerce Caucus. The caucus aims to empower small sellers and entrepreneurs by advocating for policies that support income through resale, repair, and refurbishment; promote a sustainable, circular economy by extending product life and reducing waste; and expand access to digital marketplaces by lowering barriers and increasing digital inclusion for all Americans.

“As a lifelong thrifter and advocate for sustainable business practices, I’m proud to partner with Rep. Malliotakis to launch the bipartisan Recommerce Caucus,” said Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove. “Recommerce is more than a trend — it’s a growing economic engine that provides consumers with affordable, high-quality goods and gives entrepreneurs, small businesses, and resellers access to trusted, thriving marketplaces. Together, we’re committed to advancing policies that support the circular economy, reduce waste, and empower buyers and sellers nationwide. ”

The Recommerce Caucus is endorsed by a growing coalition of leading platforms and advocates, including eBay, Etsy, Mercari, OfferUp, Pinterest, Poshmark, Red Bubble, and the PASS Coalition.

Read the Wall Street Journal’s Exclusive on the launch of the Recommerce Caucus HERE.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Malliotakis Leads Push to Eliminate Burdensome IRS Paperwork for Online Sellers

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

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) renewed her call to eliminate the burdensome paperwork for online sellers earning at least $600. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, she is actively working to cut red tape and protect casual sellers from unnecessary and excessive reporting requirements by raising the threshold to $20,000 for those completing a minimum of 200 transactions.

“I will continue working to cut red tape from burdensome 1099-K reporting requirements so they can stop wasting time on unnecessary paperwork and instead use their energy to create new opportunities for their small businesses,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. “As more Americans turn to resold, refurbished, and repaired items, I applaud the efforts of leading industry platforms to create trusted spaces for buying and selling in the growing secondhand economy, but despite this progress, casual sellers continue to face increasing bureaucratic hurdles under the current 1099-K threshold making it urgent for Congress to take action.”

Malliotakis was recently joined at the Capitol by Vivian Vassar, a Staten Island small business owner and founder of “Hey Viv,” an online retro clothing store that’s been in business for over 35 years. The two advocated for this change to the Biden-era policy and attended the launch of a caucus dedicated to supporting these online small businesses.

“As a Staten Island business, I’m encouraged to see the Recommerce Committee focusing on policies that support and strengthen online businesses, helping to keep US e-commerce strong and competitive,” said Vivian Vassar, Owner of Hey Viv.

The growing impact of 1099-K reporting on casual sellers highlights how tax requirements are burdening the rapidly growing recommerce economy. Recommerce is the resale, repair, and refurbishment of goods is revitalizing the American commerce economy, and is projected to reach $1.04 trillion globally by 2035. In 2024, 58% of consumers purchased secondhand apparel, with 56% of those transactions occurring online. Language to increase the thresholds and number of transactions to trigger reporting was included in the House’s tax bill which Malliotakis helped craft and can become law as early as next week.

As part of this effort, Rep. Malliotakis joined Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) in launching the bipartisan Recommerce Caucus. The caucus aims to empower small sellers and entrepreneurs by advocating for policies that support income through resale, repair, and refurbishment; promote a sustainable, circular economy by extending product life and reducing waste; and expand access to digital marketplaces by lowering barriers and increasing digital inclusion for all Americans.

“As a lifelong thrifter and advocate for sustainable business practices, I’m proud to partner with Rep. Malliotakis to launch the bipartisan Recommerce Caucus,” said Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove. “Recommerce is more than a trend — it’s a growing economic engine that provides consumers with affordable, high-quality goods and gives entrepreneurs, small businesses, and resellers access to trusted, thriving marketplaces. Together, we’re committed to advancing policies that support the circular economy, reduce waste, and empower buyers and sellers nationwide. ”

The Recommerce Caucus is endorsed by a growing coalition of leading platforms and advocates, including eBay, Etsy, Mercari, OfferUp, Pinterest, Poshmark, Red Bubble, and the PASS Coalition.

Read the Wall Street Journal’s Exclusive on the launch of the Recommerce Caucus HERE.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Malliotakis Leads Push to Eliminate Burdensome IRS Paperwork for Online Sellers

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

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) renewed her call to eliminate the burdensome paperwork for online sellers earning at least $600. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, she is actively working to cut red tape and protect casual sellers from unnecessary and excessive reporting requirements by raising the threshold to $20,000 for those completing a minimum of 200 transactions.

“I will continue working to cut red tape from burdensome 1099-K reporting requirements so they can stop wasting time on unnecessary paperwork and instead use their energy to create new opportunities for their small businesses,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. “As more Americans turn to resold, refurbished, and repaired items, I applaud the efforts of leading industry platforms to create trusted spaces for buying and selling in the growing secondhand economy, but despite this progress, casual sellers continue to face increasing bureaucratic hurdles under the current 1099-K threshold making it urgent for Congress to take action.”

Malliotakis was recently joined at the Capitol by Vivian Vassar, a Staten Island small business owner and founder of “Hey Viv,” an online retro clothing store that’s been in business for over 35 years. The two advocated for this change to the Biden-era policy and attended the launch of a caucus dedicated to supporting these online small businesses.

“As a Staten Island business, I’m encouraged to see the Recommerce Committee focusing on policies that support and strengthen online businesses, helping to keep US e-commerce strong and competitive,” said Vivian Vassar, Owner of Hey Viv.

The growing impact of 1099-K reporting on casual sellers highlights how tax requirements are burdening the rapidly growing recommerce economy. Recommerce is the resale, repair, and refurbishment of goods is revitalizing the American commerce economy, and is projected to reach $1.04 trillion globally by 2035. In 2024, 58% of consumers purchased secondhand apparel, with 56% of those transactions occurring online. Language to increase the thresholds and number of transactions to trigger reporting was included in the House’s tax bill which Malliotakis helped craft and can become law as early as next week.

As part of this effort, Rep. Malliotakis joined Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) in launching the bipartisan Recommerce Caucus. The caucus aims to empower small sellers and entrepreneurs by advocating for policies that support income through resale, repair, and refurbishment; promote a sustainable, circular economy by extending product life and reducing waste; and expand access to digital marketplaces by lowering barriers and increasing digital inclusion for all Americans.

“As a lifelong thrifter and advocate for sustainable business practices, I’m proud to partner with Rep. Malliotakis to launch the bipartisan Recommerce Caucus,” said Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove. “Recommerce is more than a trend — it’s a growing economic engine that provides consumers with affordable, high-quality goods and gives entrepreneurs, small businesses, and resellers access to trusted, thriving marketplaces. Together, we’re committed to advancing policies that support the circular economy, reduce waste, and empower buyers and sellers nationwide. ”

The Recommerce Caucus is endorsed by a growing coalition of leading platforms and advocates, including eBay, Etsy, Mercari, OfferUp, Pinterest, Poshmark, Red Bubble, and the PASS Coalition.

Read the Wall Street Journal’s Exclusive on the launch of the Recommerce Caucus HERE.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Tenney Demands Answers from Governor Hochul on Sanctuary State Policies and Costs to New Yorkers

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

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul demanding answers to critical questions she failed to address during her recent testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

On June 12, 2025, the Oversight Committee held a hearing examining the impact of sanctuary state policies. During the hearing, Rep. Tenney directly questioned Governor Hochul about the number of illegal aliens currently held in New York State’s prison system, the associated costs to taxpayers, and the effects of New York’s dangerous Green Light Law. Despite repeated inquiries, Governor Hochul has left these questions unanswered and failed to follow up as promised.

“Governor Hochul continues to fail the people of New York by prioritizing illegal aliens over the safety, security, and financial well-being of law-abiding citizens. She couldn’t provide basic information about how many illegal aliens are in our prisons or the cost to New York taxpayers. She also failed to provide the total amount of taxpayer dollars spent on services for illegal aliens during her tenure as Governor. It’s time for Hochul to reverse New York’s reckless sanctuary policies that endanger our communities and drain public resources. I will continue to advocate for policies that put New Yorkers first,” said Congresswoman Tenney.

Read the full text of the letter here.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Tenney Demands Answers from Governor Hochul on Sanctuary State Policies and Costs to New Yorkers

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

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul demanding answers to critical questions she failed to address during her recent testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

On June 12, 2025, the Oversight Committee held a hearing examining the impact of sanctuary state policies. During the hearing, Rep. Tenney directly questioned Governor Hochul about the number of illegal aliens currently held in New York State’s prison system, the associated costs to taxpayers, and the effects of New York’s dangerous Green Light Law. Despite repeated inquiries, Governor Hochul has left these questions unanswered and failed to follow up as promised.

“Governor Hochul continues to fail the people of New York by prioritizing illegal aliens over the safety, security, and financial well-being of law-abiding citizens. She couldn’t provide basic information about how many illegal aliens are in our prisons or the cost to New York taxpayers. She also failed to provide the total amount of taxpayer dollars spent on services for illegal aliens during her tenure as Governor. It’s time for Hochul to reverse New York’s reckless sanctuary policies that endanger our communities and drain public resources. I will continue to advocate for policies that put New Yorkers first,” said Congresswoman Tenney.

Read the full text of the letter here.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: June 27, 2025 Rep. Mullin Announces Transportation Bills to Advance Transit Accessibility, Public Safety and Affordable Housing Washington, D.C. – To improve traffic and pedestrian safety, increase transit accessibility, and modernize transportation infrastructure, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced eight bills representing his key legislative priorities for inclusion in next year’s Surface Transportation Reauthorization. Each of Rep. Mullin’s… Read More

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District)

Washington, D.C. – To improve traffic and pedestrian safety, increase transit accessibility, and modernize transportation infrastructure, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced eight bills representing his key legislative priorities for inclusion in next year’s Surface Transportation Reauthorization.

Each of Rep. Mullin’s bills reflect a commitment to a more accessible, equitable, and sustainable transportation future. The multi-year omnibus Surface Transportation bill is up for reauthorization in 2026, and outlines federal highway, roadway safety, transit, and rail programs.

“Congress has a responsibility to advance common-sense policies that would improve safety, boost sustainability, and make public transit work better for everyone,” Rep. Mullin said. “Communities across America benefit from federal investments in transportation systems and I’m proud to submit these proposals that reflect real-world transit and infrastructure needs.”

In addition to these bills, Rep. Mullin asked the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, which will ultimately finalize the Surface Transportation bill, to maintain key funding programs that support SamTrans, SFMTA, Caltrain, BART, and San Francisco Bay Ferry. He’s also advocating to maintain support for highway and pedestrian safety improvement programs.

Rep. Mullin’s Surface Transportation bills:

Empty Lots to Housing Act

This bipartisan bill would give the Federal Highway Administration the authority to allow state and local governments to repurpose underutilized land acquired with federal highway funds for transit-oriented affordable housing. It would help unlock urgently needed housing supply near public transit without requiring any new federal spending.

Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act

This legislation directs the Department of Transportation to study how emerging driver technologies, such as in-vehicle touchscreens and interface design, are impacting pedestrian safety. With pedestrian injuries and fatalities at record highs, the bill responds to the need for better data and understanding of the evolving driving environment.

SAFE Cross Act

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there were 2,252 collisions at rail crossings in 2024. The SAFE Cross Act would require a study on the use of AI-enabled sensors to improve safety at rail crossings, building on successful local pilot projects like Caltrain’s low-cost deployment in California’s 15th District. This legislation explores a promising, cost-effective interim measure to reduce rail-related accidents, which is especially helpful for communities that aren’t yet able to complete a full grade separation.

Forging Ahead on Rail Electrification (FARE) Act

The recent electrification of Caltrain has led to better service, improved air quality, and higher ridership. The FARE Act seeks to promote these advancements across the country by establishing an advisory committee to identify technical, regulatory, and economic barriers to railroad electrification. Building on a recent Department of Energy report, this bill promotes coordination among freight railroads, utilities, and federal agencies to accelerate electrification in the rail sector.

Battery and Regenerative Braking Act

Regenerative braking is a virtually untapped resource in the rail sector that could recoup up to 50% of the energy used by trains. This bill would expand eligibility under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program to include commuter rail projects that use regenerative braking and energy storage projects. Harnessing this technology could cut rail energy usage, making passenger service more sustainable and efficient.

Language Access in Transit Act

This bill would codify requirements for public transit agencies to provide meaningful access to individuals with limited English proficiency. These protections for individuals who primarily speak a language other than English are at risk following President Trump’s Executive Order that overturned longstanding requirements to provide language access to federally-funded programs. This bill would ensure continued language access in transit programs regardless of actions the current or a future administration may take.

Transit Captions Innovations Act

This proposal would fund a pilot program to deploy real-time captioning and translation services for transit riders who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limited English proficiency. It would promote the testing of AI-driven technology solutions to eliminate communication barriers that leave many riders behind during unexpected schedule or route changes.

Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act

This proposal calls for a comprehensive study to evaluate the feasibility of installing high-voltage transmission lines within existing highway and rail corridors. With energy demand rising and siting new transmission infrastructure becoming increasingly difficult, this study would help modernize the power grid while maximizing land use.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 617, American Music Tourism Act of 2025

Source: US Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 617 would require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to promote music tourism in the United States and periodically report to the Congress. In 2024, $3.5 million was appropriated to carry out the requirements of the Visit America Act, a 2022 law promoting U.S. travel and tourism.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 633, TAKE IT DOWN Act

Source: US Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 633 would criminalize the nonconsensual publication and distribution of intimate visual images, including digital content forgeries (“deepfakes”) generated by artificial intelligence, by users of online platforms. Upon request from a victim, H.R. 633 would require online platforms to immediately remove such images. The FTC and the Department of Justice would enforce those provisions; violators would be subject to criminal and civil penalties.

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June 28, 2025

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The changes include potentially hiring medical professionals and giving veterans health care based on certain protected traits such as political affiliation and sexual orientation

The recategorization of Social Security workers would pave the way for mass firings