Press Releases
Valparaiso, IN – Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the Center for Mental Health Services has awarded $399,918 to Porter-Starke Services to fund the collaborative Strong Mind, Strong Body Wellness Program.
Crown Point, IN – Congressman Visclosky announced that Purdue Technology Center-based Euclid Diagnostics, Inc., will receive a $287,000 grant through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The grant will fund research into new methods to identify individuals who require biopsies for prostate cancer.
Merrillville, IN – Congressman Visclosky announced that he would participate in several events to honor the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes and veterans on Memorial Day Weekend, 2013.
Washington, D.C. – The Science Coalition, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than 50 U.S. research universities that advocate for federal investment in scientific research today honored Congressman Visclosky as a “Champion of Science.” Visclosky was one of 28 Members of Congress to be chosen for the award.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Visclosky has re-introduced the American Steel First Act of 2013, a bill to require the Department of Transportation, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security to exclusively use American-made iron and steel in infrastructure projects.
Crown Point, IN – Congressman Visclosky announced that he would hold his annual Military Academy Night on Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 6 PM-8 PM at the Purdue Academic Learning Center in Crown Point. Visclosky hosts the event each year for high school students interested in attending a military academy.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Pete Visclosky congratulated Nathan Kondamuri on his selection to present at the 2013 White House Science Fair on April 22, 2013.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Visclosky delivered an opening statement before a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee on Defense this morning. The panel heard testimony from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey, and Undersecretary of Defense Robert Hale.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Visclosky voted against H.R. 1120, a legislative attempt to strip the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) of its ability to resolve differences between American business and labor. The bill narrowly passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-209.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Visclosky issued the following statement on Equal Pay Day 2013, a national day to highlight the wage gap that still exists between women and men in the United States. Visclosky said that Equal Pay Day is a reminder that legislators must work together to secure equal pay for American women.