Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – With the observance of National Law Enforcement Week as a backdrop, U.S. Congressmen Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) and Pete Visclosky (IN-01) have introduced a four year reauthorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission during their sunset hearing concerning countervailing duties from Turkey and antidumping duties from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey on certain types of welded pipe and tube.
Valparaiso, IN – Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded two grants to HealthLinc, of Valparaiso.
Gary, IN – Congressman Pete Visclosky and Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson announced today that Tuskegee Airman Quentin Smith of Gary, Indiana, will receive a replacement for his Congressional Gold Medal bronze replica. The original medal was stolen from his home last year.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Pete Visclosky, along with 14 other Members of Congress, sent a bipartisan letter that urges the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to maintain the anti-dumping order on U.S. imports of tin mill products from Japan. The letter will be submitted as part of the official comments during today’s ITC hearing on this case.
Crown Point, IN – Congressman Pete Visclosky will host the annual Military Academy Night for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are interested in attending one of the following service academies:
Gary, IN – Congressman Pete Visclosky will host a Veterans’ Opportunities Fair on March 31, 2012, in Gary.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded grants to the Hammond Housing Authority and Housing Opportunities, Inc. The grants, provided by the Housing Counseling Program, are designed to expand homeownership opportunities and improve access to affordable housing.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded an Emergency Community Water Assistance grant to the Town of Goodland for the repair of the town’s water system. The grant is administered under the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program.
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Tim Murphy (PA-18) and Vice Chairman Pete Visclosky (IN-01) today convened a hearing focused on the current state of the steel industry.