WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement regarding the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13: "Like all Americans, I was shocked and horrified by the assassination attempt on President Trump at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. I am so thankful that President Trump survived this attack and I conveyed that to him  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Tina Smith (D-MN) sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra urging the agency to include Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards in a soon to be finalized rule that provides critical protections for users of various financial services. When finalized, the rule will implement S  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2024: Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the failed assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, in which he demands, in part, the security plan to secure the perimeter of the event sit  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) released following statement after the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump this evening in Pennsylvania: "Our prayers are with President Trump, and we look forward to his speedy recovery. We are grateful to all the members of law enforcement who react  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release: House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) will hold a full committee hearing titled "Oversight of the U.S. Secret Service and the Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump." The hearing will conduct oversight of the U.S. Secret Service to gather information from Director Kimberly Cheatle following the   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following statement: * * * House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement after the assassination attempt of President Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania: "My prayers are with President Trump and the victims of the assassination attempt at today's rally in Pennsylvania. I thank the brave Secret Service member  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Committee Republicans today sent a letter to U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle requesting information regarding the assassination attempt of President Trump and calling for the preservation of documents and communications regarding the But  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with former President Donald Trump for a full and swift recovery. "I am thankful for the decisive law enforcement response and that of our first responders. "America is a democracy. Political violence of any kind is never acceptable." * * * Original text here: https  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the assassination attempt against President Trump and the death of Corey Comperatore, an attendee at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13. "My heart breaks for Corey Comperatore's family who are mourning the loss of their father, husband, son, and hero. Political violence has no place in America, and   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: Roanoke, VA - Following the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on Saturday in Pennsylvania, Congressman Ben Cline condemned the terrible attack and called for national unity in rejecting political violence. This violent act is unacceptable, and completely goes against the fundamental values of our nation. "Our thoughts and prayers are with President Trump, his family, and   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-02) today led a bipartisan letter, also co-signed by 24 other Members of Congress, to new U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulating him on his recent election victory and urging his new government to swiftly repeal Britain's Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, or "Troubles Act." The Troubles Act, which became law in   more

DARLINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (PA) announced a $3,661,000 Community Project Funding grant for Darlington Township. This funding will help to build the infrastructure needed to offer clean, public drinking water for Darlington Township residents. Currently, Darlington residents use private wells and springs and do not have access to a public water so  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) released the following statement regarding today's shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania: "I am praying for the health and safety of former President Donald Trump and everyone else in Butler, and I hope the perpetrator of this heinous act is swiftly apprehended by law enforcement. "There is no room in America for political violence of any kind, agai  more

FORT LEE, New Jersey, July 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Monday, July 15, 2024, following the Pennsylvania assassination attempt, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) called for unity and honored unsung, local life-saving first responders, veterans, volunteers, community leaders, and residents during his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony, held at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee. Gottheimer honored more than twenty community l  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after an attempt on President Donald Trump's life at a rally in Pennsylvania: "Thank God President Trump is safe. "I'm continuing to pray for President Trump, the innocent Americans killed and injured at today's rally, and our country. "May God bless America." * * * Original text here: https://graves.house.gov/media/press-rele  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following statement on July 14, 2024: * * * Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson (D-1stDistrict Ill) issued the following statement this evening in response to the violence that erupted at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which left two killed, including the gunman, and three people injured, including former President Donald J. Trump. "I am shocked and saddened about the tragic turn of events at the rally for former Pre  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released a statement following reports of a shooting at President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania: "The heinous act we saw committed today at a rally for President Trump is nothing short of despicable. Political violence has no place here in the United States, the greatest country on Earth. "We appreciate the quick action of the Secret Service and other la  more

PEARL RIVER, New York, July 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Mike Lawler just issued the following statement on the assassination attempt on President Trump at his Pennsylvania rally: "I am praying for President Trump and his family, those in attendance at today's rally, and our nation. "Today's assassination attempt is a tragedy for our country and must be universally condemned. "Our elections must be decided by voters, not violence.   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following statement on July 15, 2024: * * * Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) issued the following statement on the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania: "The assassination attempt to take former President Trump's life this weekend was not only a chilling moment in our country's history but also a security failure. As the former Emergency Management Director for   more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, July 13 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement: * * * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after a shooting at a rally for President Trump in Pennsylvania: "I am praying for President Trump and all of those hurt at today's rally. We owe our gratitude to the swift action of brave law enforcement heroes and first responders who acted quickly. "For weeks Democrat leaders have been fueling ludicrous   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (Rep.) -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement: * * * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after a shooting at a rally for President Trump in Pennsylvania: "I am praying for President Trump and all of those hurt at today's rally. We owe our gratitude to the swift action of brave law enforcement heroes and first responders who acted quickly. "For weeks Democrat leaders have been fuel  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on July 14, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox and Friends and CBS News to discuss the assassination attempt on President Trump at yesterday's Pennsylvania rally. Excerpts from Leader Scalise's interviews: Leader Scalise on Fox News: "I mean, everybody's got to look at the rhetoric. But, you know, it's one side that is going after Donald Trump in a way to dem  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) issued the following statement after the events today in Butler, Pennsylvania: "Marie and I are praying for President Trump and thank God he was not seriously injured after today's attempt on his life. It is with the deepest sorrow and regret we received the news that one attendee was mortally wounded, and others seriously injured--we are praying for them and their fam  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee and USDA Senior Advisor Cindy Axne joined the ownership of Salem's Market, local officials, and Hill District constituents to celebrate the revitalization of Salem's Market, a vital community resource in the Hill District. The event marked the successful implementation of a $200,000 Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) grant from the USDA,  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 (Rep.) -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on July 14, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox and Friends and CBS News to discuss the assassination attempt on President Trump at yesterday's Pennsylvania rally. Excerpts from Leader Scalise's interviews: Leader Scalise on Fox News: "I mean, everybody's got to look at the rhetoric. But, you know, it's one side that is going after Dona  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on July 15, 2024: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter today with his fellow Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans requesting Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) hold a hearing on the circumstances that led to the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump and the murder and injury of other attendees in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 13: They wrote: "In light of the attempted assassination of President D  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the statement below on the rally in Pennsylvania: "I am horrified by what happened at the rally today. "My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump, his family, those injured, and the family of the rally participant who was killed. "Violence has absolutely no place in our democracy." * * * Original text here: https://www.klobuchar.senate.  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the committee will conduct a bipartisan investigation and plan to hold a hearing to examine security failures that led to the attempted assassination of Former President  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the committee will conduct a bipartisan investigation and plan to hold a hearing to examine security failures that led to the attempted assassination of Former President Don  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement: * * * Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after shots were fired at President Trump at his rally today in Pennsylvania: "Kelly and I are praying for President Trump and all the attendees of the campaign rally today in Pennsylvania, and we send our gratitude to the law enforcement who responded at the scene. "I have been briefed by law enforcement and am continuing to monitor th  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: ALBANY, NY Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today released the following statement about the shooting at former President Trump's rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend: "I remain horrified and saddened by the attempted assassination of former President Trump and the murder of Corey Comperatore at a rally in Butler, PA over the weekend. These expressions of pure hate serve no political ideology but nihili  more