WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At Spotlight Forum, Warren Slams Trump, McMahon's Attacks on Public Education, Invites Americans to Share Stories for Meeting with McMahon Warren: "At a time when college costs are already too high--when the American Dream is out of reach for too many--President Trump and Congressional Republicans are making it harder for working-class families to get ahead." Forum Livestream Washington,  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Clark, Pressley Condemn Termination of Federal Grants to Harvard University Washington (May 13, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, along with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) and Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), today condemned the Trump Administration's cancelation of $450 million in federal gra  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Booker, Warren Unveil Bill to Suspend Garnishments for Student Loan Borrowers Bill Comes as Trump Admin. Set to Seize Hard-Earned Wages, Tax Refunds, and Social Security Checks for Struggling Borrowers The Ending Administrative Wage Garnishment Act of 2025 will also reform administration of the administrative wage garnishment program Bill Text (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman A  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act introduced by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Moulton). This bill would redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts,  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I urge support for my bill, H.R. 2215, the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act. Salem Maritime was established in 1938 as the Nation's first national historic site. It has spent the ensuing 87 years preservi  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Representative Moulton's bill, the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act. This legislation would redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts, as the Salem M  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Reject Amendment to Protect Women's Health Care as GOP Reconciliation Bill Risks Worsening Maternal Mortality Crisis WASHINGTON, DC - During today's House Energy and Commerce Committee markup on the Republican reconciliation legislation, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) spoke in support of an amendment to prevent the bill from accelerating the closure of community hospitals and women  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Markey, Collins Resolution Designating April "Community College Month" Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (May 13, 2025) - Last week, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), members of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, designating April as "Community College Month." The   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * The Make America Sick Agenda: Senator Markey Compiles Stories from Trump, RFK Jr.'s First Five Months Read stories from Massachusetts and across the country Washington (May 14, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, today unveiled a selection of dozens of stories r  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Brings Haverhill Voice to the Fight for Medicaid during Energy and Commerce Reconciliation Markup WASHINGTON, DC - During today's House Energy and Commerce Committee markup on reconciliation legislation, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) forcefully opposed proposed House Republicans' Medicaid cuts by highlighting the devastating impact they would have on people with disabilities. She share  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Rips GOP Giveaway to Big Tech Billionaires in Reconciliation Package WASHINGTON, DC - During today's House Energy and Commerce Committee markup on the Republican reconciliation legislation, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) railed against a massive giveaway to Big Tech companies that would harm consumers and kids online. The provision buried in the bill would prohibit state-level protectio  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Warner, Shaheen, Lawmakers Push for Corruption Investigation Into Trump Administration Favors for Elon Musk's Starlink Lawmakers press ethics officials to investigate reports that Trump admin is working for Starlink as it negotiates tariff agreements with foreign governments Musk, a Special Government Employee, struck new Starlink deal with Saudi Arabia during Trump's visit yesterd  more