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Acting Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Integrated Veteran Care Arfons Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following testimony by Lisa Arfons, acting deputy assistant under secretary for integrated veteran care at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, from a May 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Improving Access to External VA Care Through Enhanced Scheduling Technology": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Barrett, Ranking Member Budzinski, and distinguished Members of the S more

Agriculture Secretary Rollins Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from a May 7, 2025, hearing on the fiscal 2026 budget request: * * * Chairman Harris, Ranking Member Bishop, I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you to present on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and what we've accomplished since President Trump took office. Pre more

Barrasso: Senate GOP Must Stop California's Electric Vehicle Mandate

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Senate GOP Must Stop California's Electric Vehicle Mandate "California wants to export its radical and impractical electric vehicle mandate to all 50 states. California's mandates are a progressive power grab." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today called on the United States Senate to overturn California's radical Electric Vehicle (EVs) Mandat more

Big Win for US Tech: Rescission of the Biden Administration's AI Export Rule

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Big Win for US Tech: Rescission of the Biden Administration's AI Export Rule WASHINGTON - Last week, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) and Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) took a significant step in advocating for American technological leadership by sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick urging him to reconsider the Biden administration's export rule on AI chips. Their lett more

Boyle, Whitehouse Reintroduce Legislation to Extend Social Security and Medicare Solvency Indefinitely

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle, Whitehouse Reintroduce Legislation to Extend Social Security and Medicare Solvency Indefinitely WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee and member of the Ways and Means Committee reintroduced the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act alongside U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). This bicameral legislation would more

Buchanan Applauds Historic U.S.-UK Trade Deal

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Applauds Historic U.S.-UK Trade Deal Follows Buchanan's Meeting with British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and member of the Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement following President Trump and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of a historic bilat more

Burlison Joins House Conservatives in Renewed Push for Fiscally Responsible Budget Deal

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Burlison Joins House Conservatives in Renewed Push for Fiscally Responsible Budget Deal WASHINGTON--Thirty-one Members of the House Republican Conference, led by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) Vice Chair of the Budget Committee, are calling for Congress to pass reconciliation legislation that is "genuinely fiscally responsible." Failure to achieve the spending reduction targets outlined in the budget res more

Carbajal, House Democrats Lead Fight Against Republican Cuts to Medicaid and Food Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal, House Democrats Lead Fight Against Republican Cuts to Medicaid and Food Assistance As Republicans push an extreme budget that hands $7 trillion in giveaways to billionaires and big corporations, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) joined House Democrats in introducing legislation to block the extreme and unprecedented cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in the Republican budget more

Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Nomination for Deputy HHS Secretary

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on May 8, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Nomination for Deputy HHS Secretary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on the nomination of James O'Neill to serve as Deputy Secretary of H more

Chairman Boozman Applauds President's Leadership to Expand Market Access for American Ag Products

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Boozman Applauds President's Leadership to Expand Market Access for American Ag Products WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) applauds President Trump's trade deal with the United Kingdom that will expand market access for American agriculture products. He i more

Chairman Green for the Daily Caller: "Why I Rejected The Dems' Taxpayer-Funded Trip To Visit An Alleged Gangbanger"

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on May 8, 2025: * * * Chairman Green for the Daily Caller: "Why I Rejected The Dems' Taxpayer-Funded Trip To Visit An Alleged Gangbanger" WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) published an op-ed for the Daily Caller, explaining why he refused to allow House Homeland Democrats to use taxpayer dollars to visit more

Chairwoman McClain and Rep. Greene Statements on the House Passing the Gulf of America Act

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain and Rep. Greene Statements on the House Passing the Gulf of America Act WASHINGTON - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) bill to codify President Trump's Executive Order renaming the body of water formerly known as the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America." This more

Chairwoman McClain's Statement on Historic U.S.-UK Trade Deal

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain's Statement on Historic U.S.-UK Trade Deal House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after the United States and the United Kingdom (UK) announced a historic trade deal that will benefit American workers, farmers, producers, and manufacturers. "Breaking down trade barriers and expanding market access ensures that Michigan's agr more

Congressman Barry Moore supports Gulf of America Act

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Barry Moore supports Gulf of America Act Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-01) voted in support of The Gulf of America Act (link is external). Rep. Moore was also a co-sponsor of this legislation, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA). This legislation seeks to codify President Trump's executive order (link is external) renaming the Gulf of Mexico to assert more

Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Spalding County to Celebrate Job-Saving Legislation

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Spalding County to Celebrate Job-Saving Legislation Today, Congressman Brian Jack welcomed United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, a member of President Trump's Cabinet, to Spalding County to celebrate the repeal of a Biden Administration regulation that endangered a local manufacturing plant. In February, Congressman Jack more

Congressman Flood: U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Expands Trade Opportunities for Nebraska

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood: U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Expands Trade Opportunities for Nebraska WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that U.S. President Donald J. Trump had secured a trade deal with the United Kingdom. "Over the last four years, President Biden did nothing on trade. Within a matter of months, President Trump's dealmaking experience resulted in a tra more

Congressman Ivey Joins Maryland Delegation & Alsobrooks in Demanding Back Education Dollars Cut by Trump

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Ivey Joins Maryland Delegation & Alsobrooks in Demanding Back Education Dollars Cut by Trump WASHINGTON, DC - As reported in The Washington Post, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) led the Maryland Democratic Delegation - U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) more

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE STANDS UP FOR MEDICAID, FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE STANDS UP FOR MEDICAID, FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect Medicaid and food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from the Trump administration's chaotic and dangerous budget cuts. "Instead of lowering costs for working families, the Trump administration and House Republ more

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PRESERVE CRITICAL PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PRESERVE CRITICAL PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced he has taken action to protect the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) (link is external). Morelle urged U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to preserve--and even expand--the more

Congressman Kennedy Cosponsors the Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Kennedy (UT-03) cosponsored the "Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act" (H.R. 3242) introduced by Congressman Knott (R-NC), former federal prosecutor. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to raise mandatory prison sentences for illegal immigrants who commit felonies, in some cases requiring a minimum of 10 years in federal prison prior to dep more

Congressman Kennedy's Statement on Firing of FEMA Administrator

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy's Statement on Firing of FEMA Administrator "Yesterday, during a House Appropriations Committee Hearing, FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton said he does not believe it is in the best interest of the American people to eliminate FEMA. Today, he was summarily fired for simply telling the truth. "As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Mana more

Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Rename the Gulf of Mexico

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Rename the Gulf of Mexico Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R.276 (link is external), the Gulf of America Act, legislation that codifies President Trump's executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America across all official U.S. government documents, maps, and refe more

Congressman Patronis Invites President Trump to Gulf of America Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Congressman Patronis Invites President Trump to Gulf of America Ribbon-cutting Ceremony WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a letter to President Donald J. Trump inviting the President and the entire Trump family to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of the newly renamed Gulf of America. The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 276 - The Gulf more

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Slams Congressional Republicans' Push to Gut Social Safety Net Programs During Oversight Subcommittee Hearing

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Slams Congressional Republicans' Push to Gut Social Safety Net Programs During Oversight Subcommittee Hearing WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) denounced Republican efforts to dismantle and weaken critical social safety net programs such as Medicaid and affordable housing during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcomm more

Congressman Robert Aderholt Votes to Rename Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America'

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Aderholt Votes to Rename Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' Washington, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) voted in favor of H.R. 276, the Gulf of America Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 211-206. This legislation officially renames the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" and mandates that all federal agencies update maps, documen more

Congresswoman Friedman on Trump's Proposed Film Tariff

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Friedman on Trump's Proposed Film Tariff HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Today, May 5, 2025, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) released the following statement on Trump's proposed tariff on movies. Friedman represents nearly every major Hollywood film studio and previously worked in Hollywood as a producer: "We share the same goal: support American film and television work more

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Mom and Pop Tax Relief Act

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Mom and Pop Tax Relief Act Congresswoman Moore, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, introduced legislation, H.R. 3249, to provide key reforms to the 199A Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction to ensure that small businesses can truly benefit from this tax relief and reign in massive giveaways to wealthy shareholders. "Small businesses are the backbone of more

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Statement on HNR Reconciliation Package

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Statement on HNR Reconciliation Package WASHINGTON, DC-- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) provided the following statement on the passage of the House Natural Resources Committee reconciliation package: "I was proud to vote for the House Natural Resources Committee package, which saves taxpayers $18.5 billion and gets us one step closer to passing President Trump's more

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's Gulf of America Act PASSES House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's Gulf of America Act PASSES House of Representatives Today, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's Gulf of America Act passed the House of Representatives. Following the passage of Congresswoman Greene's bill, she issued the following statement: "I'm proud to have passed my Gulf of America Act through the House. This bill codifies President Trump's exe more

Congresswoman Tenney Attends Event at White House to Celebrate Military Mothers

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Attends Event at White House to Celebrate Military Mothers Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today joined President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House for a celebration of Military Mothers. Rep Tenney is the mother of U.S. Naval Academy graduate Trey Cleary, who is an active-duty Major in the U.S. Marine Corps. "Thank you to P more

Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Subject Illegal Immigrants Who Kill Americans to Death Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Subject Illegal Immigrants Who Kill Americans to Death Penalty WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Tim Scott (R-SC), Jim Banks (R-IN), Jim Justice (R-WV), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) today introduced the Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act, which wo more

Cortez Masto, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect and Enhance Ground Ambulance Services

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect and Enhance Ground Ambulance Services Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act, which would ensure that all communities, particularly those more

Crapo, Tuberville Introduce Legislation to Level Playing Field for Sporting Equipment Businesses

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Tuberville Introduce Legislation to Level Playing Field for Sporting Equipment Businesses Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act to close a tax loophole that has resulted in lost revenue for state-led wildlife conservation efforts. Foreign sellers should be held to the same tax regulations as d more

Daines on Fox News: President Trump is Fighting Hard for American Interests Abroad

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox News: President Trump is Fighting Hard for American Interests Abroad "It's President Trump's Strong Position that has Resulted in Negotiations with Chinese Leadership" U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Fox & Friends First today to discuss Treasury Secretary Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer's upcoming trade talks with China as well as President Trump's co more

DeLauro Demands Explanation on Trump's Firing of FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * DeLauro Demands Explanation on Trump's Firing of FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton Trump Fires Another Veteran WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration has fired Federal Emergency Management Agency (F more

DeLauro on the Firing of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro on the Firing of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement on President Trump's abrupt firing of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden: "Every Member of Congress I know--Democratic or Republican--loves and respect more

Deluzio, Democratic Veterans Tear Apart Trump VA for Stalling Cancer Trials, Hurting Veterans Healthcare

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Democratic Veterans Tear Apart Trump VA for Stalling Cancer Trials, Hurting Veterans Healthcare WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Navy and Iraq War veteran Congressman Deluzio and a group of congressional Democratic veterans came together to highlight how the Trump Administration is putting veteran lives at risk and hiding it from the American people, as reported most recently by ProPublica (li more

Diaz-Balart Congratulates Secretary Marco Rubio on CHLI Lifetime Leadership Award

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Congratulates Secretary Marco Rubio on CHLI Lifetime Leadership Award WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) (link is external), issued the following statement following CHLI's "Lifetime Leadership Award" to Secretary Marco Rubio, the highest-ranking Latino government official: "Secretary Marco more

Disaster Alert: Reed Warns Trump's Efforts to Dismantle NOAA Threatens Economy, People, & Environment

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Disaster Alert: Reed Warns Trump's Efforts to Dismantle NOAA Threatens Economy, People, & Environment WASHINGTON, DC - As hurricane season approaches, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is leading Senate colleagues in sounding the alarm about President Trump's attacks on the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) and urging bipartisan action to more

Durbin Statement On President Trump Withdrawing Ed Martin's Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney For D.C.

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On President Trump Withdrawing Ed Martin's Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney For D.C. May 08, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement that he will withdraw Ed Martin's nomination to be U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia more

Durbin Statement On President Trump Withdrawing Ed Martin's Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney For D.C.

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Durbin Statement On President Trump Withdrawing Ed Martin's Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney For D.C. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement that he will withdraw Ed Martin's nominatio more

During National Small Business Week, Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Exempt Small Businesses from Reckless Trump Tariffs

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * During National Small Business Week, Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Exempt Small Businesses from Reckless Trump Tariffs WASHINGTON, DC - During National Small Business Week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce the Small Business Liberation Act to exempt small businesses from President Trump's reckless, across-the-board tariffs. "Small businesses are the backbone of Nevada's economy, support more

Education Leaders Urge McMahon to Reject Waiver Requests for K-12 Education Funds That Allow States to Avoid Accountability

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Education Leaders Urge McMahon to Reject Waiver Requests for K-12 Education Funds That Allow States to Avoid Accountability WASHINGTON- Today, congressional Democrats urged Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to reject any efforts by states to undermine the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which specificall more

Energy Secretary Wright Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development released the following testimony by Energy Secretary Christopher Wright from a May 7, 2025, hearing on the fiscal 2026 budget request: * * * Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and Members of the Committee, it is an honor to appear before you and this Committee today as the Secretary of Energy to discuss the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget request for the Department of Energy ("the Depa more

Ernst Leads Fight to Confirm Key Trump Small Business Administration Nominee

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Leads Fight to Confirm Key Trump Small Business Administration Nominee WASHINGTON - To ensure the Small Business Administration (SBA) is equipped to properly serve Iowa's job creators, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led the fight to break through a Democrat effort to block a key Trump nominee. During his nomination hearing, Chair Ernst detailed more

Ernst Leads Fight to Confirm Key Trump Small Business Administration Nominee

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Ernst Leads Fight to Confirm Key Trump Small Business Administration Nominee WASHINGTON - To ensure the Small Business Administration (SBA) is equipped to properly serve Iowa's job creators, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led the fight to break through a Democrat effort t more

FBI Director Patel Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by FBI Director Kash Patel from a May 7, 2025, hearing on the fiscal 2026 budget request: * * * Good morning, Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Meng, and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for inviting me to appear before you today. Each day, the men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") are making a real difference in communities a more

FBI Director Shows Up to Budget Hearing With "No" Timeline for Budget, Walks Back His Criticism of Trump's Plan for Big Cuts at FBI

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * FBI Director Shows Up to Budget Hearing With "No" Timeline for Budget, Walks Back His Criticism of Trump's Plan for Big Cuts at FBI Asked about FBI budget, Patel tells Senate Appropriations Committee: "I'm not asking you for anything at this time." WATCH : Senator Murray's remarks and questioning Washington, D.C. -- Today, at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee he more

FBI Director Shows Up to Budget Hearing With "No" Timeline for Budget, Walks Back His Criticism of Trump's Plan for Big Cuts at FBI

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * FBI Director Shows Up to Budget Hearing With "No" Timeline for Budget, Walks Back His Criticism of Trump's Plan for Big Cuts at FBI Washington, D.C. -- Today, at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee hearing on the FY26 budget for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) more

Fedorchak applauds President Trump's landmark trade deal with the United Kingdom

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak applauds President Trump's landmark trade deal with the United Kingdom Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) applauded President Trump's new trade agreement with the United Kingdom, calling it a win for North Dakota's farmers, ranchers, and energy producers. "This is great news for North Dakota and exactly what our producers need--expanded markets, fair terms, and real results," Fed more

FEMA Acting Administrator Hamilton Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Cam Hamilton, acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, from a May 7, 2025, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Underwood, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) priorities. I am the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administ more

Figures, Adams Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Funding for Land-Grant Institutions

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Figures, Adams Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Funding for Land-Grant Institutions WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) and Alma Adams, PhD (NC-12) introduced the Land-Grant Institution Parity Act, a bill to protect federal funding for land-grant colleges and universities, including the 19 historically Black 1890 land-grant institutions. "Earlier this yea more

Gillibrand Sounds Alarm About Trump Administration's Decision To Terminate Program That Helps Prevent Opioid Overdoses

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Sounds Alarm About Trump Administration's Decision To Terminate Program That Helps Prevent Opioid Overdoses In 2024, This Program Distributed Over 280,000 Kits Containing The Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication Naloxone - Often Known As Narcan New York Law Enforcement Has Administered Naloxone Over 12,000 Times Since The Program Began In 2014 Gillibrand: "Terminating A Proven Tool more

Gillibrand Sounds Alarm On Trump Tariffs Set To Make Cost Of Baby Necessities Skyrocket

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Sounds Alarm On Trump Tariffs Set To Make Cost Of Baby Necessities Skyrocket Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference on the impact President Trump's haphazard tariffs on China will have on the availability and cost of essential baby products, including strollers, car seats, and cribs. Over the past weeks, the Trump administration has raised tariffs on more

Graves Leads Transportation Committee in Advancing Legislation to Cut Waste, Secure the Border, and Modernize the Air Traffic Control System

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Graves Leads Transportation Committee in Advancing Legislation to Cut Waste, Secure the Border, and Modernize the Air Traffic Control System WASHINGTON, DC - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, led by Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06), approved its budget reconciliation proposal to secure the border, support President Trump's national security agenda, and modernize America's air traffic control s more

Heinrich Presses Agriculture Secretary on DOGE's Targeting of Silver City Dispatch Center, USDA Canceling Contracts that Help Local Farmers, Schools, & Kids

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Presses Agriculture Secretary on DOGE's Targeting of Silver City Dispatch Center, USDA Canceling Contracts that Help Local Farmers, Schools, & Kids WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, pressed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins on proposed more

Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan America the Beautiful Act

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan America the Beautiful Act Bill would increase funding to address maintenance backlog at national parks WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper recently joined Senators Angus King and Steve Daines to introduce the bipartisan America the Beautiful Act, which would reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) and inc more

Homeland Security Secretary Noem Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from a May 6, 2025, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Underwood, and distinguished Members of this Committee: It is a privilege to present to you the Department of Homeland Security's critical work to keep our nation safe and share our priorities for Fiscal Year 2026. In the first 100 days under President Trump's leader more

House Passes Legislation Codifying Gulf of America

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * House Passes Legislation Codifying Gulf of America Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Gulf of America Act of 2025 by a vote of 211-206. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, House Republicans advanced a meaningful part of President more

House Votes to Codify President Trump's Gulf of America Executive Order

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Votes to Codify President Trump's Gulf of America Executive Order WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R.276, the Gulf of America Act. "President Trump's America First agenda puts our country first in every way. Today, the House voted to permanently rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. I want to thank Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene more

Hoyer: If Ukraine Loses, America Loses

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: If Ukraine Loses, America Loses WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor regarding the historical importance of supporting Ukraine against Russia's illegal invasion. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here (link is external) for a full video of his remarks. "Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, May 8th, marks 80 years since Naz more

Hoyer: This Bill is Obviously a Distraction

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: This Bill is Obviously a Distraction WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor regarding H.R. 276, the so-called "Gulf of America" Act. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here (link is external) for a full video of his remarks. "Live from Washington, D.C., Saturday Night Live! You can't make this up. Mr. Speaker, I rise more

HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS HOMELAND SECRETARY ON FEMA FUTURE, CONTINUED MSU ROLE IN UAS PROJECT

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS HOMELAND SECRETARY ON FEMA FUTURE, CONTINUED MSU ROLE IN UAS PROJECT Senate Homeland Security Appropriators Begin Review of FY2026 DHS Budget Request WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today used a budget review hearing for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to getting a better handle on how President Trump's plans to reform the Federal more

ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Trump Administration's Negotiations With China

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Trump Administration's Negotiations With China WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the Trump Administration's trade negotiations with China. *Click the photo ab more

ICYMI: Homeland Republicans Examine New Evidence of Potential CCP Surveillance Infrastructure in Cuba

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on May 8, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Homeland Republicans Examine New Evidence of Potential CCP Surveillance Infrastructure in Cuba WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, held a hearing to examine suspected efforts by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to build surveillance infrastructur more

ICYMI: Pelosi warns the US needs NATO too

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pelosi warns the US needs NATO too Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi sat down with Politico Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist Jonathan Martin at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to discuss the future of the United States' relationship with NATO at POLITICO's Securing Europe: NATO's Next Steps Event. "If we as the United States of A more

ICYMI: Sen. Markey, Rep. Summer Lee, Lawyers for Good Government Host Roundtable Discussion on EPA's Termination of Environmental Justice Grants

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Markey, Rep. Summer Lee, Lawyers for Good Government Host Roundtable Discussion on EPA's Termination of Environmental Justice Grants Washington (May 7, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Representative Summer Lee (PA-12), and Lawyers for Good Government on Monday hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on the Trump administration's damaging cuts to environmental justice fu more

ICYMI: Vice Chair Ciscomani Questions DHS Secretary Kristi Noem About Morale and Recruitment and the Need to Streamline the Immigration System

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Vice Chair Ciscomani Questions DHS Secretary Kristi Noem About Morale and Recruitment and the Need to Streamline the Immigration System WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani, who serves as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem during an oversight hearing about the Department more

ICYMI: Warren, Wyden, Senators Slam Social Security for Improperly Declaring Thousands Dead, Call for Watchdog Investigation

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warren, Wyden, Senators Slam Social Security for Improperly Declaring Thousands Dead, Call for Watchdog Investigation Trump administration abused Death Master File to purge at least 6,300 Social Security numbers, including children and seniors Letter to SSA Acting Commissioner | Letter to SSA Assistant Inspector General for Audit Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D- more

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in Fox: The Fight Between Good vs. Evil on the Global Stage

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in Fox: The Fight Between Good vs. Evil on the Global Stage WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for Fox News as Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is set to welcome Communist Chinese dictator Xi and leaders of evil regimes in Russia for a 'Victory Day' celebration tomorrow. In the op-ed, the Senator calls on the international c more

Jayapal Condemns Planned Third-Country Removal Flights to Libya

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Condemns Planned Third-Country Removal Flights to Libya WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to the reports that the Trump administration is actively working to send individuals to Libya without due process: "The idea that we would send people more

Kennedy on extending tax cuts: "If we don't, then we are going to have a $4.3 trillion tax increase on the American people."

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy on extending tax cuts: "If we don't, then we are going to have a $4.3 trillion tax increase on the American people." # Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained why extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the most important thing Congress can do in the budget reconciliation process to protect the economy in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key e more

Klobuchar Presses Justice Department on Media Subpoena Policy and Threats to the First Amendment

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Presses Justice Department on Media Subpoena Policy and Threats to the First Amendment WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led her Judiciary Committee colleagues in pressing Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding her decision to change Justice Department policies to make it easier for the Justice Department to subpoena journalists to obtain information about their confidential sou more

Labor Caucus Members Blast First Trump Administration's First 100 Days, Join Labor Union Leaders to Talk About Impacts on Working Families

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Labor Caucus Members Blast First Trump Administration's First 100 Days, Join Labor Union Leaders to talk about Impacts on Working Families Congressman Glenn Ivey, Rep. Debbie Dingell and Rep. Steven Horsford and labor leaders held a press conference in front of the Capitol today. They talked about the first 100 days of the Trump Administration and its impact on working families. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dinge more

LaHood Invited to Participate in the White House Task Force for the World Cup 2026

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Invited to Participate in the White House Task Force for the World Cup 2026 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) - co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus - participated in the first meeting for the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026. "I was honored to participate in the first meeting for the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026," said Rep. LaHoo more

Landsman Statement on Congressional Report Showing Republican Budget Cuts Would Kick Millions Off Their Healthcare

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement on Congressional Report Showing Republican Budget Cuts Would Kick Millions Off Their Healthcare Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after a Congressional Budget Office report showed millions of Americans will lose healthcare under House Republicans' budget cuts. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report, released on Wednesda more

Larson Sends Letter to President Trump Condemning Attacks on Public Broadcasting

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Sends Letter to President Trump Condemning Attacks on Public Broadcasting Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) sent a letter to President Trump condemning his illegal order to defund NPR and PBS, which could cause local stations to shutter and halt (link is external) new PBS Kids programming. "PBS and NPR are critical providers of local journalism, that reflects quality educati more

LEADER JEFFRIES BREAKS DOWN THE EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICAN AGENDA IN THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES BREAKS DOWN THE EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICAN AGENDA IN THE HOUSE Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while Rubber Stamp Republicans try to jam through their reckless budget, House Democrats will continue to push back against the scheme to enact the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistanc more

LEADER JEFFRIES BREAKS DOWN THE EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICAN AGENDA IN THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES BREAKS DOWN THE EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICAN AGENDA IN THE HOUSE Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the sycophantic bill put forward by Rubber Stamp Republicans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also thank the distinguished gentleman, my good friend from the great state of California, for h more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "AMERICA IS NOT DOWN WITH MTG"

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "AMERICA IS NOT DOWN WITH MTG" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the sycophantic bill put forward by Rubber Stamp Republicans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also thank the distinguished gentleman, my good friend from the great state of Cali more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAS BEEN A COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURE"

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAS BEEN A COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURE" Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while Rubber Stamp Republicans try to jam through their reckless budget, House Democrats will continue to push back against the scheme to enact the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American h more

Lujan Statement on Confirmation of Frank Bisignano as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Confirmation of Frank Bisignano as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Republican-Led Confirmation Comes as Trump Administration Targets Social Security, Calls It A "Ponzi Scheme" Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following statement after voting against Frank Bisignano to serve more

Magaziner Defends NOAA, Rhode Island Fishermen During House Natural Resources Committee Markup Debate

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Defends NOAA, Rhode Island Fishermen During House Natural Resources Committee Markup Debate WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) led in Democrats' defense of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) during the Natural Resources Committee markup of the House Republicans' sweeping reconciliation tax bill, which proposes deep cuts to programs that more

Markey, Pressley, McGovern Applaud Second Circuit Decision Ordering Rumeysa Ozturk's Transfer to Vermont

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Pressley, McGovern Applaud Second Circuit Decision Ordering Rumeysa Ozturk's Transfer to Vermont Lawmakers met with Ozturk at Louisiana ICE facility where she has been illegally detained since March Washington (May 7, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representatives Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Jim McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement after the United State more

Mullin, Schakowsky & Blumenthal Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin, Schakowsky & Blumenthal Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission "Without the dedicated oversight of the CPSC, American families, especially children, will be left vulnerable in their own homes." [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Kevin Mullin (D-CA) today led 21 more

Murphy To Secretary Of Homeland Security Kristi Noem: Your Department Is Out Of Control

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy To Secretary Of Homeland Security Kristi Noem: Your Department Is Out Of Control WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Thursday held a subcommittee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 skinny budget request for the Department o more

Murray Grills Kristi Noem on Frozen Disaster Relief, Slams Trump's Lawless, Inhumane Immigration Policy

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Murray Grills Kristi Noem on Frozen Disaster Relief, Slams Trump's Lawless, Inhumane Immigration Policy ICYMI: In Senate Floor Speech, Senator Murray Calls Out Trump's Staggeringly Lawless and Inhumane Immigration Policy Washington, D.C. -- Today, at a Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on the FY26 budget fo more

Murray, Wyden, Senate Colleagues Slam Social Security for Improperly Declaring Thousands Dead, Call for Watchdog Investigation

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Wyden, Senate Colleagues Slam Social Security for Improperly Declaring Thousands Dead, Call for Watchdog Investigation Trump administration abused Death Master File to purge at least 6,300 Social Security numbers-including children and seniors ICYMI : Senator Murray on Vote Against Social Security Nominee, Releases New WA State Report on How Trump and Elon Are Breaking the Social Security more

Nadler Statement On Columbia University Protests

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement On Columbia University Protests WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) made the following statement in response to the recent protests at Columbia University: "Vandalism is unacceptable. Occupying university buildings is unacceptable. Interfering with the rights of other students to study in the library is a violation of their rights. Columbia had to act to rem more

NEW SCHUMER ANALYSIS: TRUMP'S BUDGET PROPOSAL IS ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON FEDERAL PROGRAMS UPSTATE NY RELIES ON MOST, RAISING COSTS FOR SENIORS, FAMILIES, & SMALL BUSINESSES AND SLASHING CRITICAL INVESTMENT...

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * NEW SCHUMER ANALYSIS: TRUMP'S BUDGET PROPOSAL IS ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON FEDERAL PROGRAMS UPSTATE NY RELIES ON MOST, RAISING COSTS FOR SENIORS, FAMILIES, & SMALL BUSINESSES AND SLASHING CRITICAL INVESTMENT... Trump Just Released His "Skinny Budget" Blueprint Of Next Year's Spending - And It Completely Zeroes Out And Slashes Many Of The Programs Most Important To Communities F more

Newhouse, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Farm Workforce Modernization Act

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Newhouse, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Farm Workforce Modernization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) reintroduced the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program and establish a strong, legal immigration workforce for agricultural producers. "The workforce crisis has come to a boiling point for farmers across the count more

NEWS: Trump Pledges Withdrawal of Ed Martin Nomination for D.C. U.S. Attorney After Sen. Schiff's Hold, Bipartisan Scrutiny

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Trump Pledges Withdrawal of Ed Martin Nomination for D.C. U.S. Attorney After Sen. Schiff's Hold, Bipartisan Scrutiny Schiff, who was the first to place a hold on Martin's nomination on April 1, helped rally opposition to U.S. Attorney nominee for first defeat of a Trump nominee before the Judiciary Committee Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judic more

Pallone to Trump Admin: Stop 9/11 Health Program's Care Disruptions, Staff Terminations

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone to Trump Admin: Stop 9/11 Health Program's Care Disruptions, Staff Terminations NJ 6th District Congressman says Trump has disrupted cancer treatment for 9/11 first responders WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today sent a letter to Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. de more

PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Confronts Congress' Silence on Gaza

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Confronts Congress' Silence on Gaza WASHINGTON, May 8 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today gave remarks on the Senate floor marking 68 days since Israel allowed humanitarian aid into Gaza and calling on the U.S. to end its complicity in the destruction of the Palestinian people. Sanders' remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below and can be watched HERE : M. President, more

Pressley, Markey, McGovern Applaud Court Decision Ordering Rumeysa Ozturk's Transfer to Vermont

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Markey, McGovern Applaud Court Decision Ordering Rumeysa Ozturk's Transfer to Vermont Lawmakers Met with Ozturk at Louisiana ICE Facility Where She Has Been illegally Detained Since March WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement after the United States Court of Appe more

Pressley, Thompson, Markey, McGovern, Carter Continue Investigation Into Conditions at ICE Facilities After Hearing Allegations of Medical Neglect

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Thompson, Markey, McGovern, Carter Continue Investigation Into Conditions at ICE Facilities After Hearing Allegations of Medical Neglect Letters Follows Lawmakers' Visit to Louisiana Facilities Where Rumeysa Ozturk and Mahmoud Khalil are Being Held Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), along with Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Member of more

Quigley, Bell, Kaptur, Johnson Send Letter Opposing Ed Martin Nomination Over Russian Media Ties

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley, Bell, Kaptur, Johnson Send Letter Opposing Ed Martin Nomination Over Russian Media Ties WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, along with Representatives Wesley Bell (MO-01), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Hank Johnson (GA-04), sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi raising serious concerns over the no more

Ranking Member Thompson Statement on the Firing of the Acting FEMA Administrator

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on the Firing of the Acting FEMA Administrator (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on news that Cameron Hamilton, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Federal Emergency Management more

Raskin Introduces Legislation to Reveal How Much 'Trump Tariffs' Cost Americans

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin Introduces Legislation to Reveal How Much 'Trump Tariffs' Cost Americans WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced legislation to show Americans exactly how much of a dent the 'Trump Tariffs' are putting in their wallets. The Truth in Tariffs Act requires large retailers to clearly display the portion of an item's price attributable to tariffs. At a time of increasing more

Readout of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's US-Africa Policy Working Group Meeting on Dismantling of USAID

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Readout of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's US-Africa Policy Working Group Meeting on Dismantling of USAID Today, US-Africa Policy Working Group Chairwoman Ilhan Omar hosted a Member-level briefing detailing the devastating human impacts of Donald Trump and DOGE's dismantling of USAID and cuts to humanitarian and development assistance. Members were briefed on the real-world consequences of the short-sight more

Reed Denounces Trump's Meme Coin Corruption Scheme & Backs Ban on Presidents, Lawmakers, and Their Families from Issuing Digital Assets

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Denounces Trump's Meme Coin Corruption Scheme & Backs Ban on Presidents, Lawmakers, and Their Families from Issuing Digital Assets WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to crack down on corruption and prevent the swindling of unsuspecting crypto users, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is sounding the alarm about corruption surrounding the Trump family's cryptocurrency "meme coins" and stablecoins that Pres more

Reed Rebukes Trump's Misuse of Military in Immigration Enforcement

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Rebukes Trump's Misuse of Military in Immigration Enforcement WASHINGTON, DC - Over the past three months, the Trump Administration has surged military personnel to the Southwest Border, Guantanamo Bay, and the U.S. southern coasts. The Administration has spent nearly $500 billion and engaged tens of thousands of troops, Navy warships, armored combat vehicles, and military aircraft in its immigr more

Rep. Barry Moore applauds Trump Administration for finalizing $550 million grant for I-10 Mobile River and Bayway Bridge

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Barry Moore applauds Trump Administration for finalizing $550 million grant for I-10 Mobile River and Bayway Bridge Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-01) applauded President Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy for helping deliver on a 2019 promise (link is external) made by President Trump to complete the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. The Depar more

Rep. Evans for Newsweek: "House Republicans Are Keeping Our Promises on Border Security"

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Evans for Newsweek: "House Republicans Are Keeping Our Promises on Border Security" WASHINGTON D.C. -- This week, House Committee on Homeland Security member Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) penned an op-ed for "Newsweek", highlighting Homeland Republicans' progress in keeping our borders secure through the budget reconciliation recommendations advanced out of Commi more

Rep. Gill, Sen. Cruz Bill Penalizes Universities That Mask Foreign Funding

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gill, Sen. Cruz Bill Penalizes Universities that Mask Foreign Funding Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act to penalize universities that take money from foreign adversaries and do not report foreign funding as required by the Higher Education Act. "American universities that receive taxpa more

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Demands Up-or-Down Vote To Protect Medicaid and Food Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Demands Up-or-Down Vote To Protect Medicaid and Food Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) signed a discharge petition to force a House vote to protect Medicaid and food assistance from Republicans' devasting budget cuts. "The reckless Republican budget has over $1 trillion in cuts to basic essential programs that millions of everyday Ame more

Rep. McBride Stands With 1,000 Postal Workers in Delaware Against Efforts to Privatize the USPS

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McBride Stands with 1,000 Postal Workers in Delaware Against Efforts to Privatize the USPS Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) took to the House floor to oppose the Trump Administration's push to privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS), warning of the harm such a move would cause to working families, veterans, and rural communities in Delaware and across the country. more

Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bicameral Legislation to Fight Child Hunger

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bicameral Legislation to Fight Child Hunger May 07, 2025 Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) reintroduced H.R. 3217, the Stop Child Hunger Act, to provide families who have children eligible for free and reduced-price school meals with an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card to use when school is not in session. The EBT card coul more

Rep. Pfluger's "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes" Act Passes the House

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes" Act Passes the House WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, had legislation pass through the U.S. House of Representatives. Chairman Pfluger's " DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes Act " will defend American studen more

Rep. Roy Urges Speaker Johnson for Key Reforms in Final Budget Reconciliation Package

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Urges Speaker Johnson for Key Reforms in Final Budget Reconciliation Package May 7, 2025 Press Release "Dear Speaker Johnson, The American people sent us to Washington with a clear mandate to cut reckless spending, grow the economy, and perhaps most importantly, secure our nation's border. While many budget priorities were passed in the House Judiciary Committee reconciliation bill to achieve more

Rep. Simpson Joins Bipartisan Group of Members to Reintroduce Bill Addressing Agriculture Workforce Crisis

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Joins Bipartisan Group of Members to Reintroduce Bill Addressing Agriculture Workforce Crisis WASHINGTON-- This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Adam Gray (D-CA) in reintroducing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. This legislation would make meaningful reforms to the H-2A visa program and more

Rep. Summer Lee Hosts Roundtable with Senator Markey, Lawyers for Good Government to Fight Back Against Trump Admin's Termination of Environmental Justice Grants

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Hosts Roundtable with Senator Markey, Lawyers for Good Government to Fight Back Against Trump Admin's Termination of Environmental Justice Grants **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.- May 8, 2025 - Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Lawyers for Good Government to host a virtual roundtable in response to the more

Rep. Webster Votes to Recognize the Gulf of America

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster Votes to Recognize the Gulf of America Washington, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 276, legislation cosponsored by Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, that renames the area formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. "From supporting vast fisheries and a vibrant tourism industry to serving as a key maritime port and important military a more

Rep. Young Kim Questions Treasury Secretary Bessent at Financial Services Hearing

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Questions Treasury Secretary Bessent at Financial Services Hearing Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) asked questions to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at a House Financial Services Committee hearing. Watch the full clip HERE or read highlights below. On tariffs Rep. Kim: Southern California, where I'm from in and the district that I represent, serv more

Reps Beatty and Kim Host Bipartisan Financial Education Resource Fair on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Beatty and Kim Host Bipartisan Financial Education Resource Fair on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, May 6, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA-40), Co-Chairs of the Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus, hosted a free, bipartisan Financial Education Resource Fair on Capitol Hill. The event connected members of the public, Congressional staff and co more

RI Delegation Announces Unfrozen Federal Transportation Funding

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Announces Unfrozen Federal Transportation Funding WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the Trump administration unfroze $251 million in previously announced federal funding to support critical transportation projects across Rhode Island. "Transportation investment should be driven by n more

RI Delegation Announces Unfrozen Federal Transportation Funding

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Announces Unfrozen Federal Transportation Funding Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the Trump administration unfroze $251 million in previously announced (link is external) federal funding to support critical transportation projects across Rhode Island's I-95 corridor. "Transportatio more

Risch Statement on Committee Passage of Five Trump Nominees, 26 in Total

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Risch Statement on Committee Passage of Five Trump Nominees, 26 in Total WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today issued the following statement after the Foreign Relations Committee passed Brandon Judd for ambassador to Chile, Leah Campos for ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Charles Kushner for ambassador to France, Edward more

Schakowsky, Mullin & Blumenthal Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Mullin & Blumenthal Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission Full Text of Letter (PDF) "Without the dedicated oversight of the CPSC, American families, especially children, will be left vulnerable in their own homes." WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Kevin Mullin (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal more

Science Committee Members Demand Answers From NSF on Award Terminations and Reckless Policy Actions

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Science Committee Members Demand Answers from NSF on Award Terminations and Reckless Policy Actions (Washington, DC) - Today, Members of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology sent a letter to Brian Stone, Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). In the letter, the Members detail the tu more

Scott Calls Out Democrats for Putting Politics Ahead of Historic Digital Assets Legislation

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Scott Calls Out Democrats for Putting Politics Ahead of Historic Digital Assets Legislation Washington, D.C. - Today, after Senate Democrats voted against a procedural step to begin consideration of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, Senate Banking Committee Chairman more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Penalizing Universities that Mask Foreign Funding

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Penalizing Universities that Mask Foreign Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act to penalize universities that take money from foreign adversaries and do not report foreign funding as required by the Higher Education Act. Sen. Cruz said, "The Chinese Communist Party expends vast resources to cont more

Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill Defending Troops' Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill Defending Troops' Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Reaffirming Every Servicemember's Trust Over Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) Act. This bill would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a Special Review Board to audit more

Sen. Cruz: Adopting Europe's Approach on Regulation Will Cause China to Win the AI Race

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Adopting Europe's Approach on Regulation Will Cause China to Win the AI Race WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing, titled "Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation," Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasize more

Sen. Ossoff Backing Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Political Discrimination in Provision of Federal Disaster Assistance

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Backing Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Political Discrimination in Provision of Federal Disaster Assistance Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to ban political discrimination in the provision of Federal disaster assistance. Today, Sen. Ossoff launched a push to pass the bipartisan Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act to prohibit in Federal law any po more

Sen. Rick Scott Applauds Nomination of John P. "Jack" Heekin for United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Applauds Nomination of John P. "Jack" Heekin for United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement applauding President Donald Trump's nomination of John P. "Jack" Heekin to serve as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. Heekin currently serves in Senator Scott's Senate Office as more

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Ted Cruz and Colleagues on RESTORE Act to Right the Wrongs of Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandates

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Ted Cruz and Colleagues on RESTORE Act to Right the Wrongs of Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandates WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senators Ted Cruz, Katie Britt, and Mike Lee to introduce the RESTORE Act. This legislation will require the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a Special Review Board to audit the service-wide handling of religious accommodation more

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee Sets May 15 Hearing on Pipeline Safety Reauthorization

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Pipeline Safety Reauthorization: Ensuring the Safe and Efficient Movement of American Energy" at 10 a.m. on May 15, 2205, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: This hearing will review pipeline safety regulations and operations at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to more

Senate passes Kennedy resolution to undo cumbersome Biden-era bank merger rule

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senate passes Kennedy resolution to undo cumbersome Biden-era bank merger rule Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - The Senate passed Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) joint resolution of disapproval under Congressional Review Act (CRA) procedures to block an Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) rule that delays the bank merger approval process by adding more red tape that could lead to co more

Senator Coons grills FBI Director Kash Patel over firing of FBI officers for investigations of January 6 rioters

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons grills FBI Director Kash Patel over firing of FBI officers for investigations of January 6 rioters WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) questioned FBI Director Kash Patel at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing today, where he confronted Patel about the circumstances behind seemingly politically-motivated firings and whether the FBI had taken disciplinary actions agai more

Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss No Taxes on Overtime and President Trump's Ongoing Trade Negotiations

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss No Taxes on Overtime and President Trump's Ongoing Trade Negotiations Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Bob Brooks with Newsmax last night to discuss his new legislation to codify one of President Donald Trump's key campaign promises - the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act - as well as ongoing tariffs and trade negotiations with fore more

Senator Murkowski Reiterates Her Support for Public Broadcasting

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murkowski Reiterates Her Support for Public Broadcasting Washington, DC - In an opinion piece published in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner this morning, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) reiterated her support for public broadcasting as the administration proposes to cut funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The senator outlined the unique value that public broadcasting of more

Senator Schmitt Praises President Trump's America First Trade Policies on Fox Business

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Praises President Trump's America First Trade Policies on Fox Business WASHINGTON - Senator Schmitt earlier today appeared on Fox Business' Varney & Company, praising President Trump's America First trade policies, ahead of President Trump's announced trade deal with the United Kingdom. Watch the full interview HERE. Senator Schmitt on President Trump's Announced Trade Deal with th more

Senators Reverend Warnock, Ossoff Press for Meeting with HHS Secretary Kennedy to Remedy Wrongful CDC Firings

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Reverend Warnock, Ossoff Press for Meeting with HHS Secretary Kennedy to Remedy Wrongful CDC Firings Senator Reverend Warnock has repeatedly stood up in defense of CDC workers, including joining them at a rally, delivering a floor speech opposing Secretary Kennedy's nomination, demanding answers from Admin nominees at Congressional hearings, and more Senators Reverend Warnock, Ossoff : more

Shaheen Statement on President Trump's "Trade Deal" with UK

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Statement on President Trump's "Trade Deal" with UK (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a top member of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement of a trade deal with the UK: "This is one step forward after taking five step more

SMALL BUSINESSES SHARE HOW HARMFUL REPUBLICAN POLICIES AND TARIFFS RAISE COSTS, STIFLE HIRING, HURT BOTTOM LINES

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * SMALL BUSINESSES SHARE HOW HARMFUL REPUBLICAN POLICIES AND TARIFFS RAISE COSTS, STIFLE HIRING, HURT BOTTOM LINES Washington, DC - Today, the House Democratic Steering & Policy Co-Chairs, Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Nanette Barragan (CA-44), led a hearing on the impacts of the Trump Administration policies and tariffs. The committee heard from smal more

Smith Statement on Trade Agreement with the UK

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Trade Agreement with the UK Washington, DC -- Today Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after President Trump announced a trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom. "I'm pleased the Trump administration has struck an initial trade deal with one of our nation's greatest trade partners and longest-standing more

Soto, Salazar, Wasserman Schultz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Soto, Salazar, Wasserman Schultz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status The Venezuela TPS Act of 2025 would protect over half a million Venezuelan nationals who currently hold protected status WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Florida Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL-09), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) introduced the more

Subcommittee Democrats Denounce Republican Efforts to Rob Americans' Housing and Health Care, Steal Food From Hungry Children

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Democrats Denounce Republican Efforts to Rob Americans' Housing and Health Care, Steal Food from Hungry Children Washington, D.C. (May 8, 2025)--Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services, led Subcommittee Democrats in more

The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, May 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Codifying President Trump's Gulf of America Executive Order On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially declaring the Gulf of Mexico to be renamed to the Gulf of America in recognition of this bountiful economic resource and vital American as more

The Republican Recap: Week of May 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of May 5, 2025 Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Keeping the CCP Out of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education For years, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has worked to spread propaganda and conduct sophisticated espionage around the world, particularly targeting the United States and seeking to infiltrate and more

Thune: Senate Democrats Inexplicably Filibuster Bipartisan Stablecoin Bill

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Democrats Inexplicably Filibuster Bipartisan Stablecoin Bill Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, let me just say that Democrats have just used the filibuster for the fourth time this year. "Why? "Well, in thi more

Treasury Secretary Bessent Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government released the following testimony by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from a May 6, 2025, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Joyce, Ranking Member Hoyer, and Members of the Subcommittee--I'm grateful to join you today. Treasury is eager to work with members of Congress to fund key priorities to strengthen our economy. And we look forward to coordinating with you on the Pre more

Tuberville Speaks with Trump Defense Nominees on Supporting Small Businesses and Service Academy Oversight

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Speaks with Trump Defense Nominees on Supporting Small Businesses and Service Academy Oversight WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Sean O'Keefe, President Trump's nominee to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and Michael Obadal, President Trump's nominee to be Under Secretary of the Army during their Senate Armed Services Committee more

Tuberville, Colleagues Celebrate Small Businesses During Small Business Week

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Colleagues Celebrate Small Businesses During Small Business Week WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and 81 Senate colleagues in cosponsoring a resolution declaring the week of May 5 th as "National Small Business Week." The measure recognizes the entrepreneurs and innovators that promote growth and create jobs across America. "Small more

Tuberville, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen American Innovation

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen American Innovation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) to introduce the American Innovation and Jobs Act, legislation that will expand and strengthen research and development by small businesses and startups located in the United States. The bill will help America outcompete and out-innov more

Tuberville, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants Who Murder Innocent Americans

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants Who Murder Innocent Americans WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn and several of their colleagues to introduce the Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act, which would codify President Trump's Executive Order subjecting illegal immigrants who kill American citizens t more

Tuberville, Crapo Introduce Legislation to Level Playing Field for Alabama Sporting Equipment Businesses

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Crapo Introduce Legislation to Level Playing Field for Alabama Sporting Equipment Businesses WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced the Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act to close a tax loophole that has resulted in lost revenue for state-led wildlife conservation efforts. Foreign sellers should be held to the same more

U.S. Rep. Castor Sounds Alarm After Analysis Exposes Millions of Americans Would Lose Health Care Coverage to Fund Republican Billionaire Tax Giveaway

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Castor Sounds Alarm After Analysis Exposes Millions of Americans Would Lose Health Care Coverage to Fund Republican Billionaire Tax Giveaway WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) highlighted a recent analysis of the Republican proposals to cut health services for Americans who rely on Medicaid. The analysis, conducted by the nonpartisan, independent Congressional Budget Office (C more

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Lindsey Graham, Tom Cotton Introduce Resolution Outlining Acceptable Outcome of U.S. Negotiations with Iran on its Nuclear Program

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Lindsey Graham, Tom Cotton Introduce Resolution Outlining Acceptable Outcome of U.S. Negotiations with Iran on its Nuclear Program WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) today introduced a resolution outlining the acceptable outcome of the United States' negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. That outcom more

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Defending Troop's Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Defending Troop's Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing the Reaffirming Every Servicemember's Trust Over Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) Act. "I'm proud to support the RESTORE Act, w more

VIDEO: Capito Highlights Border Success, Importance of Federal Disaster Relief

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Highlights Border Success, Importance of Federal Disaster Relief Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito's remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, highlighted President Trump and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem's su more

Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration's Attacks on CDC Programs that Address America's Maternal Health Crisis

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration's Attacks on CDC Programs that Address America's Maternal Health Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), S more

Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration's Attacks on CDC Programs That Address America's Maternal Health Crisis

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration's Attacks on CDC Programs That Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and Eugene Vindman (D-VA-0 more

Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration's Attacks On CDC Programs That Address America's Maternal Health Crisis

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration's Attacks On CDC Programs That Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Suhas Subramanyam (D more

Walberg, Allen Demand Answers on Union Failures to Protect Workers' Sensitive, Personal Info

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Walberg, Allen Demand Answers on Union Failures to Protect Workers' Sensitive, Personal Info Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) sent letters to six union leaders expressing concerns about their failure to protect un more

Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost America's Businesses and Economic Competitiveness

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost America's Businesses and Economic Competitiveness WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and 34 of their Senate colleagues introduced the bipartisan American Innovation and Jobs Act, legislation that will expand and strengthen research and development (R&D) by small businesses and startups throughout th more

Wasserman Schultz, Soto, Salazar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Soto, Salazar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Washington, DC - Today, Florida Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), Darren Soto (D-FL-09), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced the bipartisan Venezuela TPS Act of 2025, legislation designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. This comes after U.S. Secr more

WATCH: Padilla Speaks on Senate Floor to Defend California's Clean Air Act Waivers, Warns Republicans of Consequences of Overruling Parliamentarian

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Speaks on Senate Floor to Defend California's Clean Air Act Waivers, Warns Republicans of Consequences of Overruling Parliamentarian WATCH : Padilla highlights environmental, public health, and economic importance of California's waivers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Adam Schiff ( more

WATCH: Pressley Rallies at 24-Hour Vigil to Defend Medicaid, Protect Vulnerable Communities

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: Pressley Rallies at 24-Hour Vigil to Defend Medicaid, Protect Vulnerable Communities With Republicans threatening massive cuts to Medicaid in their reconciliation bill, Pressley is standing with seniors, folks with disabilities, children, and everyone whose lives depend on it "Medicaid is not some line item on a spreadsheet. Medicaid is healthcare. Medicaid is a lifeline. No one should be in more

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Blasts Senate Republicans' Plan to Go Nuclear to Overturn Senate Parliamentarian, California's Clean Air Act Waivers

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Blasts Senate Republicans' Plan to Go Nuclear to Overturn Senate Parliamentarian, California's Clean Air Act Waivers "If [Trump] and Senate Republicans get their way in the coming days, our nation and our air will be on a trajectory back to 1955, alright. We will again make an America where our 'spacious skies' will be clogged and smoggy." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator A more

Welch, Senate Colleagues Slam Social Security for Improperly Declaring Thousands Dead, Call for Watchdog Investigation

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Senate Colleagues Slam Social Security for Improperly Declaring Thousands Dead, Call for Watchdog Investigation Trump Administration abused Death Master File to purge at least 6,300 Social Security numbers-including children and seniors WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt. ), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, this week joined 11 Senate colleagues in slamming the Social Se more

Whitehouse Delivers 298th 'Time to Wake Up' Speech on 10th Our Ocean Conference

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Delivers 298th 'Time to Wake Up' Speech on 10th Our Ocean Conference Whitehouse was the only U.S. official in attendance after Trump administration abandoned global conference on ocean conservation Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered his 298 th speech tonight urging his colleagues more

Whitehouse Statement on President Trump Pulling the Nomination of Ed Martin to Serve as D.C. U.S. Attorney

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Statement on President Trump Pulling the Nomination of Ed Martin to Serve as D.C. U.S. Attorney Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, today released the following statement on President Donald Trump's announcement that he will pull the nomination of Ed Martin to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District more

Whitehouse Warns Republican Plan to Overrule Parliamentarian Is Nuclear Option: "There Is No Cabining Such a Decision"

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Warns Republican Plan to Overrule Parliamentarian Is Nuclear Option: "There Is No Cabining Such a Decision" Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member more

Whitehouse, Boyle Reintroduce Legislation to Extend Social Security and Medicare Solvency Indefinitely

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Boyle Reintroduce Legislation to Extend Social Security and Medicare Solvency Indefinitely Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act would make wealthiest Americans pay fairer share to protect solvency of bedrock health care and retirement programs Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA) today reintroduced the Medicare and more

Wyden Slams RFK on Purging Public Records Teams at HHS After Publicly Promising "Radical Transparency"

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Wyden Slams RFK on Purging Public Records Teams at HHS After Publicly Promising "Radical Transparency" There are almost 13,000 backlogged FOIA requests at HHS, and 49 percent of these backlogged requests are impacted by Secretary Kennedy's mass firing Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today slammed D more

Wyden, Duckworth, Murray and Booker Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Firings of Congressionally-Mandated CDC IVF Team

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Duckworth, Murray and Booker Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Firings of Congressionally-Mandated CDC IVF Team "The Trump administration is now moving beyond broken promises to purposely dismantling the very system that provides hopeful families with accountability and transparency regarding fertility clinic success rates." Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tammy Duckw more

YOUNG OP-ED: US has surrendered the seas to China -- here's how to win them back

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * YOUNG OP-ED: US has surrendered the seas to China -- here's how to win them back The following column by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was originally published by the New York Post on May 7, 2025. By Senator Todd Young A nation's safety and prosperity depends on the strength of its ships. Just ask Xi Jinping. In addition to its powerful navy, China now possesses the world's largest commercial fleet more

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