WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * "The American People Did Not Vote for More Scams": Whip Clark Slams GOP Shutdown of the CFPB WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to condemn Republicans for handing the U.S. government over to Elon Musk and allowing him to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Below is a transcript of her remarks: "I've been listening to m  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Amid Onslaught on DEI, Pressley, Booker, Colleagues Reintroduce Historic Reparations Bill During Black History Month H.R. 40 Would Form Commission for Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans Bill Text | Press Conference WASHINGTON - Today, as the nation witnesses an unprecedented onslaught against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the Trump Administration, Congr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Doggett, Ways and Means Democrats Give the Executive Branch 14 Days to Provide Information on DOGE's Unlawful Access to Treasury's Payment Systems By introducing a Resolution of Inquiry, Ways and Means Democrats are fighting for access to documents, screenshots, and all relevant material related to the access and use of Treasury's payment  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Warren Warns Confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard to Head National Security Agencies is a "Dangerous Mistake" "Every single senator, Democrat, Republican, or Independent knows that they are putting our national security at risk if they support Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation to head our nation's intelligence coordination." "Even if Gabbard behaved admirably as DNI, the Unite  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Bicameral Legislation to Protect Immigrant Access to Essential Service Locations Washington (February 11, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) in introducing the bicameral Protecting Sensitive Locations Act to codify protections for immigrants seeking essential service at locatio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Budd Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prepare for AI Public Health Threats Washington (February 11, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) today introduced the Strategy for Public Health Preparedness and Response to Artificial Intelligence Threats Act. The bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a strategy for public health pr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren Slam Trump Administration for Causing "Chaos and Upheaval" at Massachusetts Research Institutions, Demand Answers from NIH and NSF "Trump Administration actions are endangering life-saving research and economic growth in Massachusetts and across the country." "The chaos caused by the Trump administration is unacceptable--and you owe researchers and patients in Massachusetts  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Lynch's Opening Remarks at Digital Assets Subcommittee Hearing House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, FinTech & Artificial Intelligence "A Golden Age of Digital Assets: Charting a Path Forward" February 11, 2025 2:30PM "Thank you, Mr. Chair and congratulations on your selection as Chair of this Subcommittee. I look forward to our partners  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Markey Demands Transparency on DOGE's Covert Operations at the Small Business Administration During the business meeting, Markey also commended bipartisan legislation that delivers for disaster survivors Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today rel  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey, Rep. Beyer Highlight Concerns Over DOGE Access to Nuclear Security Information Letter Text (PDF) Washington (February 12, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Don Beyer (VA-08), Senate and House members of the congressional Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, wrote to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright regarding their concer  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan, Adams, Murphy Reintroduce Bicameral Fair Play for Women Act to Strengthen Title IX WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), the only former Division I woman athlete in Congress, partnered with Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-MA) to reintroduce the Fair Play for Women Act, legislation that will strengthen Title IX for college and K-12 sports.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Statement on House GOP Budget Proposal Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to House Republicans unveiling their FY 2025 budget resolution proposal, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: "Republicans are pulling a fast one on working people by reaching into their pockets to pay for billionaire handouts. Make no mistake: this GOP plan will raise   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Markey Slam Trump Administration for Causing "Chaos and Upheaval" at Massachusetts Research Institutions, Demand Answers from NIH and NSF "Trump Administration actions are endangering life-saving research and economic growth in Massachusetts and across the country." "The chaos caused by the Trump administration is unacceptable--and you owe researchers and patients in Massachusetts  more