“There are still some things that we have got to do together as a country. Transportation infrastructure should be one of them.” Rep. Dusty Johnson discusses the work behind the BUILD America 250 Act and efforts to strengthen America’s transportation infrastructure.

“We can’t stop the AI revolution. We couldn’t have stopped the Industrial Revolution. We couldn’t stop the computer revolution. We can’t stop the internet revolution.” Rep. Johnson says the U.S. risks falling behind China if it resists AI rather than investing in and shaping the technology.

“Our maternal death rate is increasing nationwide—not decreasing—because of these three factors: the pandemic, the Dobbs decision and the looming Medicaid cuts.” @underwood.house.gov discusses the worsening the maternal health crisis—and why she is pushing the Momnibus.

“When you combine suicide and overdose, that’s the leading cause of preventable maternal death in this country.” @underwood.house.gov discusses the Momnibus, a package of 14 bills addressing maternal health workforce shortages, mental health and substance use care, data collection and more.

“We need to rebuild a kind of pro-innovation caucus in Congress and support and nurture that group.” Adam Kovacevich of Chamber of Progress discusses efforts to rebuild ties between the technology industry and the Democratic Party.

“This war on tech was a double failure because it turned off all these people in the Valley, and it didn’t lead to any increase in new votes for the Democratic Party.” Adam Kovacevich of Chamber of Progress discusses the Democratic Party’s approach to the technology sector and its electoral impact.

“I was just damaged inside from the incident. I knew how lucky I was.” Rep. Pete Stauber, a former police officer, shares he sought help after a gunman tried to kill him—and why that experience drives his work on the bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act.

“I had a constituent who called me because they found out their son was struggling with mental health issues in his suicide note. He said, ‘I thought I could muscle through, and I didn’t.’” @casten.house.gov on his bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act to expand access to mental health care.

“I can’t sit idly by and think that there’s not something that we should be doing.” After meeting with a family whose son died by suicide following a relationship with an AI chatbot, @foushee.house.gov says Congress must act to protect children.

“I have a son who’s got special needs. He’s on the autism spectrum. And this would be so easy for him to get manipulated from these types of interactions that are now ubiquitous.” Rep. Moore discusses his legislation with @foushee.house.gov to protect children from manipulation by AI chatbots.

“You want housing to be right near that transit so that people who are commuting can actually walk to the train and get where they need to go.” @friedman.house.gov discusses the BUILD Hubs Act and her effort to make federal transit-oriented development programs more effective.

“People can’t afford rent. Other people, particularly young families, feel that owning a home is completely out of reach for them—not just now, but at any point.” @friedman.house.gov on her effort to eliminate unnecessary reviews that delay affordable housing projects and drive up costs.

“This is about protecting American national security, our service members, and the trust and confidence that service members place in each other.” @repvindman.bsky.social on his effort with Rep. Downing to prohibit military personnel from using prediction markets to bet on national security events.

“This can put lives at risk. This can put national security at risk. This can put this country at risk.” Rep. Troy Downing on military personnel betting for personal gain on outcomes they may be able to influence.

“Having soldiers and civilians that are privy to classified information and non-public government information that are placing bets is a betrayal of brothers and sisters in uniform.” @repvindman.bsky.social on his effort to prohibit military personnel from using prediction markets on security bets.

A jam-packed show kicks off at 11 AM ET live from Capitol Hill with: @repvindman.bsky.social @friedman.house.gov @foushee.house.gov @casten.house.gov @underwood.house.gov Plus Reps. Troy Downing, Blake Moore, Pete Stauber and Dusty Johnson. Watch live for the policy conversations that matter.

@repbrendanboyle.bsky.social knows exactly what his last meal would be: a Philly cheesesteak. “Philly cheesesteak would absolutely be the meal.” Just don’t ask for Swiss. “Definitely not Swiss.” Watch on 535.news

@repbrendanboyle.bsky.social says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act left lower-income Americans worse off: “If you’re in the bottom one-third of American households, you are poorer today as a result of that legislation passing a year ago. But if you’re in the top 1%, you made out like a bandit.”

John Leganski says whoever controls the House next will likely face the same problem as Speaker McCarthy: a tiny majority where leadership can’t afford to leave members out of the process. “The battlefield has shrunk so much.” Watch on 535.news

Would sending members home have saved Kevin McCarthy’s speakership? John Leganski says he’s thought through every scenario — but believes the outcome was coming either way. “We realized this was gonna happen one way or another at the end.” Watch on 535.news

@repscottpeters.bsky.social says Congress’ failure to deal with the debt is sending a warning signal to the rest of the world. “It sends some pretty scary signals to the rest of the world about whether they can depend on us to be the rock solid economic partner we’ve always been.”

@repscottpeters.bsky.social tells @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social young people are already being squeezed by the cost of housing, family formation, and everyday life — and federal debt will make it worse. “We are spending their money to solve our problems.” Watch on 535.news

NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips says the push to make more essential materials in America started during COVID — and today’s trade and tariff environment is accelerating it. “Our industry has invested billions and has billions more ready to invest in this market.” Watch on 535.news

NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips tells @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social the surface transportation bill could help boost American manufacturing. Phillips pointed to a provision that certifies products and facilities that meet domestic content requirements. Watch on 535.news

Rep. Nathaniel Moran tells @macfarlanenews.bsky.social prices are still hitting working families — especially on health care — but argues the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is helping by cutting taxes and growing the economy. “It’s still very tough.” Watch on 535.news

One year later, Rep. Moran tells @macfarlanenews.bsky.social the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is putting real money back in families’ pockets. “No taxes on overtime,” “no taxes on tips,” an enhanced child tax credit & a higher standard deduction, he says, are already being used by millions of people.

Rep. Randy Weber says permitting reform is moving — and lawmakers are already working on legislation. “Permitting needs to take place with all these energy companies. They’ve got to move fast. We actually are working on a bill.” Watch on 535.news

Should AI companies pay their fair share for the energy their data centers are using? Rep. Randy Weber says yes. “We need to be the number one leader in AI. That goes without saying. But those industries that are coming in need to pay their fair share.” Watch on 535.news

We're looking at the One Big Beautiful Bill Act one year after being signed into law — the implications, impacts, and what comes next. Join us at 11am ET with Rep. Webster, Rep. Moran, @repscottpeters.bsky.social, and @repbrendanboyle.bsky.social. Plus the CEO of NEMA and author John Leganski.

“Michigan, where I come from — I’m a car girl — put the world on wheels.” @debbiedingell.house.gov joined @macfarlanenews.bsky.social to discuss why she says the U.S. needs to stay at the forefront of auto innovation and technology, saying its about both economic security and national security.