U.S. Rep. Greg Pence (R-IN)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Greg Pence (R-IN)
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Greg Pence commemorates Beirut bombing anniversary with resolution
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence has released a statement commemorating the 41st anniversary of the bombing of the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Congressman Greg Pence honors fallen servicemembers from Beirut bombing
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) delivered remarks on the House floor in remembrance of the 241 servicemembers who died in the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. Congressman Pence, who served in the Marine Corps from 1979-1983, was stationed in Beirut that year and left just days before the bombings.
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Congressman Greg Pence comments on death of Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) released a statement in response to the death of Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil. Aqil was wanted for his connection to the 1983 bombing of the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, and the earlier bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut that same year.
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Congressman Pence opposes CMS mandatory nursing staff ratio rule
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) voiced his opposition to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandatory nursing staff ratio rule during a House Energy and Commerce Committee markup session. The session considered and passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) aimed at overturning the CMS rule, which was introduced by Congressman Pence alongside Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R-MN).
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Congressman Greg Pence issues statement on death of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) released a statement in response to the death of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. Shukr, involved in a recent drone strike in the Golan Heights, was also wanted for his connection to the 1983 bombing of the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of 241 service members.
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Cummins receives $75 million grant to bolster U.S. automotive supply chain
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) today praised the award of $75 million to Cummins Inc. in Columbus, Indiana, aimed at supporting the U.S. automotive supply chain.
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Congressman Greg Pence supports SAVE Act to safeguard voter eligibility
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) released a statement today following his vote in support of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
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Congressman Greg Pence praises defense appropriations act passage
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) praised the passage of H.R. 8774, the 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which aims to refocus the Department of Defense (DoD) on its core mission. The bill includes provisions for servicemembers and their families, promotes innovation, modernizes the military, and enhances DoD’s role in countering fentanyl and synthetic opioids while cutting unnecessary spending.
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Congressman Greg Pence criticizes President Biden's new border executive order
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) today issued a statement in response to President Biden’s recent executive order on border control.
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Congressman Pence announces winner of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Columbus, IN – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) today announced the winner of Indiana’s 6th District Annual Congressional Art Competition. The event, sponsored by the Congressional Institute each spring, aims to recognize and encourage artistic talent among high school students nationwide.
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Congressman Greg Pence raises concerns over green building policies at subcommittee hearing
Washington D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) participated in a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing to address concerns regarding the Biden administration’s rush-to-green building policies. During the hearing, he highlighted issues related to home charging stations, such as strained power grids and reports of homeowners losing insurance.
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Congressman Pence expresses concerns over potential eRIN program
U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) participated in a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget for fiscal year 2025, held in Washington D.C. During the hearing, Congressman Pence expressed his concerns to EPA Administrator Michael Regan about the potential implications of the electric renewable identification numbers (eRINs) program.
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Congressman Greg Pence Voices Concerns Over EV Timeline Implementation
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) recently participated in a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on the Department of Energy (DOE) budget for fiscal year 2025. During the hearing, Congressman Pence raised concerns about the implementation timeline for electric vehicles (EVs) set by the Biden administration.In the session, Congressman Pence directed his concerns towards DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm, highlighting issues of problems and unreliability stemming from the rushed rollout of the EV timeline. He also brought attention to insights...
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Congressman Greg Pence Announces New Communications Director
Washington D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) has welcomed Grace Newton as the new Communications Director for his team. Newton, originally from Mississippi, brings a wealth of experience to the role having graduated from Florida Southern College and having started her career in the U.S. Senate. Prior to joining Congressman Pence's team, she served as the Deputy Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS).“I’m excited to have Grace on the team as my Communications Director. Her previous experience will be an asset to the office, and I look forward to...
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Congressman Greg Pence Addresses Medical Workforce Shortages
Washington D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) recently spoke at a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing focused on the “Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Health and Human Services Budget.” During the hearing, Congressman Pence highlighted the critical issue of workforce shortages in the medical field.Pence expressed his concerns about the impact of shortages on various healthcare facilities, stating, "Financial instability of our nation’s health care industry is at a breaking point, and for me the focus needs to be on Human Resources." He also emphasized the...
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Congressman Greg Pence Highlights Success of Telehealth Flexibilities
Washington D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) highlighted the success of telehealth flexibilities during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing focused on supporting patient access to telehealth services. Pence emphasized the importance of building upon the advancements made during the pandemic to ensure continued access to quality care, particularly for rural communities.Pence expressed his support for the Telehealth Modernization Act, stating, "My colleague Congressman Buddy Carter’s legislation, which I am proud to cosponsor, the Telehealth...
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Congressman Greg Pence Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Columbus, IN – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) has announced the details of the upcoming 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The competition, organized by the Congressional Institute, provides a platform for high school students to showcase their artistic talents on a national stage.According to Congressman Pence, "Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute." He highlighted that the Artistic Discovery Contest, now in its 43rd year, aims to "recognize and encourage the artistic talent throughout the nation, as...
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Congressman Greg Pence Votes to Protect Americans with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses from Discrimination
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN-06) has shown his support for protecting Americans with disabilities and chronic illnesses from discrimination by voting in favor of H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act. The legislation specifically aims to ban Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) and similar measures from being used in federal health care programs, ensuring that these programs do not discriminate against individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses.The use of QALYs and similar measures in federal health payers has been a concern...
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Congressman Greg Pence Co-Leads Bill To Help Combat Illicit Fentanyl
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) has co-led the HIDTA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort aimed at combatting the illicit fentanyl crisis. Alongside Congressman John Duarte (R-CA), Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Congressman Pence is advocating for the reauthorization of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, as well as the provision of additional resources for state and local law enforcement and prosecutors.In a statement, Congressman Pence emphasized the urgent need for action,...
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Congressman Pence Opposes EPA's "Clean Power Plan 2.0"
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Greg Pence of Indiana, along with Congressman Larry Bucshon and other members of the Republican Indiana delegation, have sent a letter to the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), expressing their concerns about the proposed power plant rule known as the "Clean Power Plan 2.0." In the letter, Congressman Pence emphasized the importance of a reliable and affordable electric grid for the people of Indiana. He stated, "The electric grid is critical to life in Indiana. It keeps the lights on, provides us with communication...