Rep. Pfluger Emphasizes Need for Local Input on Transmission Siting Decisions
avoid line overloads, which would have caused blackouts and brownouts. So the facts justified the line. We approved
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Congressman Keith Self Introduces the CHARGE Act to Shield America’s Electric Grid from Foreign Threats
could instantly destabilize grid frequency and voltage, triggering blackouts and crippling infrastructure. The threat grows worse as American
Chairwoman Salazar Leads Key Hearing on What Comes Next for Cuba and Latin America After Maduro
authoritarian regimes, particularly in Cuba, where nationwide blackouts, economic decline, and growing unrest point to a system under
Salazar, Gimenez Urge ORR to Reconsider Funding for Catholic Charities’ Unaccompanied Children Program
most severe crisis in decades, marked by widespread blackouts, food shortages, economic collapse and growing unrest. Haiti continues
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Kaine Lead Democrats in Letter Warning Against Trump Admin’s Failed Cuba Policy
Conditions in Cuba are deteriorating rapidly. As widespread blackouts, shortages of basic goods, and the collapse of critical
***PARENTAL ADVISORY WARNING*** Congressman Patronis Issues Parental Advisory on Social Media Blackout Challenges
Northwest Florida about the dangerous and potentially deadly “Blackout Challenge” circulating on social media. The challenge dares kids
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Calls for Urgent Action to Support Freedom, Human Rights, & Economic Opportunity for the Cuban People
island. As Cuban families face shortages, repression, and blackouts, Rep. Castor urged the Trump Administration and Cuban government
Barrett: Congress Is Lowering Energy Costs. Michigan Needs to Follow Suit
when Michigan already suffers some of the worst blackouts in the nation . Wind and solar power need … recipe for higher prices and more blackouts, and they’re made worse by the fact that Democrats stripped
Ansari, Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Promote Internet Freedom and Access to Information in Iran
internet and developing strategies to circumvent internet blackouts. Require all new or modified satellite or direct-to-cell … VPNs. “The Iranian regime’s recent nationwide internet blackout, imposed as tens of thousands of peaceful protesters were
Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Energy Affordability and Reliability
from this affordability crisis and prevent rolling blackouts on the grid that would put lives and livelihoods
Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Energy Affordability and Reliability
from this affordability crisis and prevent rolling blackouts on the grid that would put lives and livelihoods
STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min on the War Powers Resolution on Iran
reach their families in Iran due to internet blackouts, and our servicemembers and their families as we enter
Chairman Lawler and Ranking Member Sherman Introduce Bill To Support Iranian Human Rights, Expand Internet Reform
Iranian regime’s repeated use of nationwide internet blackouts to violently suppress protests and conceal grave human rights … develop low-cost, scalable technologies to overcome internet blackouts and censorship. Establishing an Iran Kleptocracy Initiative within FinCEN
Griffith Statement on TVA Extension of Coal Plants
Winter Storm Fern. This extreme weather event threatened blackouts in the TVA region. “Therefore, it is essential
Salazar, Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce IRAN ACT to Defend Internet Freedom and Counter Regime Censorship
State Department to address VPN access and internet blackouts head-on. This legislation is about matching the courage … internet access and developing strategies to circumvent internet blackouts. Require all new or modified satellite or direct
Rep. Dave Min And Five Representatives Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Internet Freedom and Access to Information in Iran
State Department to address VPN access and internet blackouts head-on. This legislation is about matching the courage … Bice. “The Iranian regime’s recent nationwide internet blackout, imposed as tens of thousands of peaceful protesters were
Congresswoman Tenney Leads Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People
State Department to address VPN access and internet blackouts head-on. This legislation is about matching the courage
Rep. Ansari Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Expressing Support for Protesters Demanding a Free and Democratic Iran
those peaceful calls with prisons, bullets, and internet blackouts, the free world is called to choose. History will
Messmer Applauds Emergency Action to Keep Indiana Coal Plants Open, Protect Grid Reliability
will protect the energy grid and prevent electricity blackouts, while also providing lower energy costs, especially during extreme
Matsui and Latta Introduce BILL to Protect Electric GRID, Prevent Blackouts
support grid resiliency and protect Sacramentans from blackouts and wildfires. The Congresswoman co-authored the POWER
Congresswoman Tenney: Energy Costs Are Skyrocketing in New York Because Albany Democrats’ Climate Law Is Failing Families
these policies threaten reliability and could lead to blackouts, especially during winter months when demand is expected … grid reliability margins will be extremely thin, increasing blackout risks during peak demand. “New Yorkers are paying some
Rep. Nancy Mace Calls Out Hypocrisy, Media Silence, And Failure To Protect Victims During Clinton Contempt Hearing
powerful people. This should be nonpartisan.” Media Blackout Following Charleston Press Conference Rep. Mace also highlighted a media … blackout following a press conference she held last week in Charleston with more than a dozen mothers whose
Congresswoman Ross Leads Bipartisan Resolution Expressing Support for Protesters Demanding a Free and Democratic Iran
those peaceful calls with prisons, bullets, and internet blackouts, the free world is called to choose. History will
Statement by Congressman Adam Smith on the Protests in Iran
fear and brutality and a state-imposed communications blackout. This is not public order. It is repression
ICYMI: The Guardian: Reps. Dave Min & Claudia Tenney Urge Trump Administration to Assist the Iranian People by Restoring Their Internet Access
January 15, 2026 Press Release Rep. Min: “These blackouts stifle the flow of information going … internet access in Iran.” Rep. Min said, “These blackouts stifle the flow of information going