Press Releases
Washington D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025. This bill, which Congresswoman Bice is an original cosponsor of, redirects unobligated funds collected through the False Claims Act to the Crime Victims Fund through fiscal year 2029, stabilizing the Crime Victims fund during recent declines. This legislation removes uncertainty and ensures victim assistance programs have the support necessary to keep their operations running.
Washington, D.C – Today the House voted to advance a package containing three more appropriations bills, including the Commerce, Justice, Science, (CJS); Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year 2026. This package continues the work of the Appropriations Committee as it seeks to get all twelve appropriations bills signed into law.
Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SPEED Act, major bipartisan energy permitting reform legislation. The bill updates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), modernizing the federal permitting process to advance President Trump’s energy abundance agenda while continuing responsible environmental stewardship.
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice supported the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. The bill lowers premium costs through cost-sharing reduction payments. It also expands access to Association Health Plans, allowing small business owners to come together and purchase affordable health coverage for their employees.
Washington, D.C.- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation fulfills an agenda of “Peace Through Strength” and builds off last-year’s work which focused on improving the quality of life for our service members. It also reorients our military towards its core mission, being a lethal and effective fighting force that can protect our nation. The FY26 NDAA also focuses on reforming our slow, outdated, and broken acquisition system.
Washington, D.C.-After the record long, Democrat-driven shutdown, the House advanced major pieces of legislation to address energy, crime, and deregulation.
Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C.- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on legislation which put an end to the government shutdown. This package includes a clean continuing resolution which funds the government through January 30, 2026, as well as three appropriations bills which provide full fiscal year funding for Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. These bills will ensure SNAP, WIC, and the VA are operating at full capacity through the end of the Fiscal Year.
Washington, D.C. – On September 30th, Congresswoman Bice submitted a letter requesting that her pay be withheld during the government shutdown. During the course of the government shutdown, federal employees are either furloughed or forced to work without pay.
Washington, D.C.- At 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, October 1st, the United States government has officially shut down. Two weeks ago, House Republicans passed a clean short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open and allow the House and Senate to finish the appropriations process. The House Appropriations Committee has passed all twelve appropriations bills out of committee.
Washington, D.C.- Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass Rep. Bice’s bill H.R.