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29 Members of Congress Issue Statement Opposing USDA Secretary Rollins' Illegal Restriction of Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * 29 Members of Congress Issue Statement Opposing USDA Secretary Rollins' Illegal Restriction of Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant * Washington, D.C. - Today, 29 Members of Congress, including the entire Connecticut Congressional delegation, released a bicameral statement in response to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins illegally restricting relief fundin more

Acting Ranking Member Lynch Asks President Trump Whether Elon Musk Was Under the Influence While Working in the White House

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, acting ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Acting Ranking Member Lynch Asks President Trump Whether Elon Musk Was Under the Influence While Working in the White House Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2025)--Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Acting Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to President Donald Trump seeking inform more

Acting Ranking Member Lynch Stands Up for Mistreated Workers, Demands Commerce Department Rectify Its Failure to Provide Health Insurance to Illegally Terminated Employees

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, acting ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Acting Ranking Member Lynch Stands Up for Mistreated Workers, Demands Commerce Department Rectify Its Failure to Provide Health Insurance to Illegally Terminated Employees Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Acting Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent more

Ansari Questions Dept of Ed Secretary in first Education and Workforce Hearing

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Questions Dept of Ed Secretary in first Education and Workforce Hearing * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) participated in her first hearing as a member of the Education and Workforce Committee and questioned Trump's Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon. She and Secretary McMahon spoke about school vouchers, with Rep. Ansari sharing their devastating impact on Ari more

As Trump Administration Moves To Cut Federal Funding for NPR and PBS, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Dan Goldman, and Congresswoman Doris Matsui Defend Public Media

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Administration Moves To Cut Federal Funding for NPR and PBS, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Dan Goldman, and Congresswoman Doris Matsui Defend Public Media * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) led 103 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Educati more

Barrasso: The GOP Agenda is Getting America Back on Track

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: The GOP Agenda is Getting America Back on Track * "When it comes to the economy, Americans trust Republicans over Democrats... They are seeing Senate Republicans fighting for them." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the commonsense Republican agenda that is getting America back on track. Senator Barrasso more

Blackburn Introduces Legislation to Protect Federal Law Enforcement Officers from Doxxing

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Introduces Legislation to Protect Federal Law Enforcement Officers from Doxxing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act to make it illegal to dox federal law enforcement officials following the dangerous actions of Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell and his office to publicly release the names of law more

Blumenthal Backs Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Keep Their Homes

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Backs Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Keep Their Homes * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is backing the bipartisan Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 --legislation authored by U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) to ensure veterans and servicemembers using Department of Veterans Affa more

Blumenthal Backs Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Keep Their Homes

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on June 3, 2025: * * * Blumenthal Backs Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Keep Their Homes The Veterans Housing Stability Act will help thousands of veterans using VA home loans avoid foreclosure following VA Secretary Collins' reckless cancellation of VASP * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal more

Buchanan Meets with New Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Meets with New Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement following a meeting with new Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Frank Bisignano: "It was a pleasure to sit down with our new Commissioner of Social Security Frank B more

Chair Walberg Holds Hearing to Examine the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Holds Hearing to Examine the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education": "It is a p more

Chairman Capito Releases EPW Budget Reconciliation Text

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Releases EPW Budget Reconciliation Text WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released legislative text within the EPW Committee's jurisdiction to be considered as part of Senate Republicans' more

Chairman Guthrie Celebrates House Passage of SUPPORT Act

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Celebrates House Passage of SUPPORT Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, by a vote of 366 more

Chairman Jordan Requests New Records on Biden-Harris Justice Department Plea Deal for Trump Tax Return Leaker

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Jordan Requests New Records on Biden-Harris Justice Department Plea Deal for Trump Tax Return Leaker WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting information about the prosecution of Charles Littlejohn, the former IRS contractor who leaked the tax returns of President and Tr more

Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 * Opening remarks, as prepared, of Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today's hearing entitled, "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation One Year Later": May 16, 2025, marked the one-year anniversary of the FAA Reauthorizat more

Chairwoman McClain Votes to Support Patients and Communities Battling the Opioid Epidemic

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Votes to Support Patients and Communities Battling the Opioid Epidemic * WASHINGTON-- House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. "The opioid epidemic continues to devastate families and communities across Michiga more

Congressional Democrats Demand ED Stop Stonewalling Inspector General

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Democrats Demand ED Stop Stonewalling Inspector General WASHINGTON - Following serious concerns raised by the Department of Education (ED) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Congressional Democrats are demanding ED stop stonewalling the OIG and allow the OIG access to information they are legally entitled to regarding the more

Congressional Democrats Demand Education Department Stop Stonewalling Inspector General

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, acting ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Democrats Demand Education Department Stop Stonewalling Inspector General Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2025)-- Following serious concerns raised by the Department of Education (ED) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Congressional Democrats are demanding ED stop stonewalling the OIG and allow the OIG acce more

Congressman Cohen Says FAA Reauthorization Act Mandates Immediate Implementation

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Says FAA Reauthorization Act Mandates Immediate Implementation * Focuses questions on aircraft evacuation standards set in his EVAC Act WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, today questioned expert witnesses at a hearing on the implementation of last year's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act. In his more

Congressman Harris Releases Statement Following the Appropriations Committee Release of the FY26 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Bill

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Releases Statement Following the Appropriations Committee Release of the FY26 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Bill * Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, June 5th at 10:30 a.m. The markup will be live-s more

Congressman Kean Visits Northeast Carpenters Training Center with Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kean Visits Northeast Carpenters Training Center with Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer * Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (June 4, 2025) NEW JERSEY -- Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) joined U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer at the Northeast Carpenters Training Center as part of the Secretary's America at Work listening tour. The visit highlighted the more

Congressman McDowell Introduces Legislation to End Biden-era Mass Immigration Parole

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Congressman McDowell Introduces Legislation to End Biden-era Mass Immigration Parole WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced the Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act. This bold legislation would shut down the mass parole loophole, abused by Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during the Biden Administration. Under current law, immigratio more

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENDA TO CLEAN UP WASHINGTON D.C.

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENDA TO CLEAN UP WASHINGTON D.C. * Congressman Pat Ryan Introduces Comprehensive Anti-Corruption Agenda to Clean Up Washington D.C. Congressman Ryan's legislative package is designed to put power back in the hands of the American people by preventing the President, Executive Branch officials, and Members of Congress from personally benefi more

Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on the Trump Administration's Disastrous Dismantling of Long Beach Job Corps Program

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on the Trump Administration's Disastrous Dismantling of Long Beach Job Corps Program * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after the Trump Administration ordered the dismantling of the Long Beach Job Corps program, which provides education, vocational training, job placement, and wraparound support servic more

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins Jayapal, Raskin, Keating, Foushee, Balint to Introduce Resolution Urging the Immediate Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins Jayapal, Raskin, Keating, Foushee, Balint to Introduce Resolution Urging the Immediate Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Bill Keating (MA-09), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Becca Balint (VT-AL) are introducing a resolution calling on the T more

Congresswoman Shontel Brown and Ohio State Conference of NAACP Branches Decry Cancellation of National STEM Program, Impact on Ohio students

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Shontel Brown and Ohio State Conference of NAACP Branches Decry Cancellation of National STEM Program, Impact on Ohio students * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joins The Ohio State Conference of NAACP Branches in firm opposition to the announced ending of a National Science Foundation (NSF) program that was named in honor of Congressman Louis Stokes. The Louis Stok more

Congresswoman Simon Announces Over $91 Million in Funding for Scientific Research and Infrastructure and Climate Resiliency Projects

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Announces Over $91 Million in Funding for Scientific Research and Infrastructure and Climate Resiliency Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) announced nine grants, totaling over $91 million in federal funding for scientific research projects and infrastructure upgrades for California's 12 th Congressional District. The grants include ove more

Cortez Masto Leads Nevada Delegation in Urging President Trump to Reverse Harmful Tariffs

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Leads Nevada Delegation in Urging President Trump to Reverse Harmful Tariffs * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Representatives Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01), Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03), and Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04) in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to reverse his blanket tariffs that have had harmf more

Cortez Masto, Colleagues Press Administration for Answers on Cancellation of Protected Status for Afghans Living in U.S.

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Colleagues Press Administration for Answers on Cancellation of Protected Status for Afghans Living in U.S. * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined colleagues in the Senate and the House of Representatives pressing for answers from the Trump administration around the decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationa more

Crane Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Clean Up Abandoned Mines, Bolstering Public Safety in Rural Arizona

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Crane Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Clean Up Abandoned Mines, Bolstering Public Safety in Rural Arizona * Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025. The bill would codify the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains (OMDP) within the EPA, strengthening coordination among Federal, State, and Tribal authorities on hardrock mine cleanup. It would also ensure congression more

Crater Lake Resignation Prompts Oversight Push From Dexter

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Crater Lake Resignation Prompts Oversight Push From Dexter * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, demanded accountability from the Department of the Interior following the resignation of Crater Lake National Park Superintendent Kevin Heatley. (link is external) Heatley's departure, pr more

Crawford, Himes Announce HPSCI Cartel Task Force Members

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Crawford, Himes Announce HPSCI Cartel Task Force Members * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) announced the members of the bipartisan HPSCI Cartel Task Force, led by Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), which will include: *Congressman Ja more

Crawford, Himes Announce HPSCI Cartel Task Force Members

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Crawford, Himes Announce HPSCI Cartel Task Force Members WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) announced the members of the bipartisan HPSCI Cartel Task Force, led by more

Daines on Fox Business: Failure Is Not An Option. We Must Pass the Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: Failure Is Not An Option. We Must Pass the Big Beautiful Bill * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss the status of the Big Beautiful Bill, Ukraine's latest drone strikes on Russia, and the threat of Chinese agroterrorism to the United States. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines explained how Ukraine's shifting fighting tactics are more

Democrats Decry Republicans' Clumsy Attempt to Target Higher Education After Voting to Cut Financial Aid for Students

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Decry Republicans' Clumsy Attempt to Target Higher Education After Voting to Cut Financial Aid for Students Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust more

Diaz-Balart's Statement on Rescissions Package

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart's Statement on Rescissions Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement regarding the Office of Management and Budget's rescissions package: "Since becoming Chairman of the National Security, Department of more

Duckworth Meets with FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Meets with FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford * June 03, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate's Aviation Safety Subcommittee Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with Federal Aviation Administrator nominee Bryan Bedford to discuss how he plans to address the aviation safety crisis if confirmed. During their meeting, Duckworth reiterated her strong o more

Duckworth, Warren, Blunt Rochester Condemn RFK for Making it Harder for Pregnant Women and Children to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines, Putting Their Health at Risk

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Warren, Blunt Rochester Condemn RFK for Making it Harder for Pregnant Women and Children to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines, Putting Their Health at Risk * June 04, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), joined by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), today condemned U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert more

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Five Judicial Nominations

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Five Judicial Nominations * June 04, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nominations of Whitney Hermandorfer to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circ more

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee Hearing On District Court Judges & The Trump Administration

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee Hearing On District Court Judges & The Trump Administration * June 03, 2025 During his opening, Durbin emphasized President Trump's dangerous rhetoric toward district court judges, Republicans' inability to stand up for the federal judiciary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of more

Durbin Meets With Three Federal Judges To Discuss Judicial Security

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Three Federal Judges To Discuss Judicial Security * June 04, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after discussing judicial security with Judge Beth Bloom of the Southern District of Florida, Judge Mark Norris of the Western District of Tennessee, and Judge Esther more

Durbin Questions Witnesses On Nationwide Injunctions During Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee Hearing

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses On Nationwide Injunctions During Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee Hearing * June 03, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee hearing entitled "The Supposedly 'Least Dangerous Branch': District Judges v. Trump." Durbin more

Durbin Statement On President Trump's Proposal To Codify Devastating DOGE Cuts

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On President Trump's Proposal To Codify Devastating DOGE Cuts * June 03, 2025 If passed by Congress, the rescissions package offered by the White House will cut $9.4 billion in federal funding for critical government programs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after President Trump released a rescissions packag more

Elfreth Speaks Out Against Cuts to Local Food Banks

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Speaks Out Against Cuts to Local Food Banks * WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) spoke on the House floor in defense of local food banks and outlined the consequences of President Trump and DOGE's cuts to USDA funding. "1.4 million meals have been lost at local food banks across Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., because of the short-sighted funding cuts to more

Fedorchak helps advance bill to combat substance use disorders, help save lives

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak helps advance bill to combat substance use disorders, help save lives * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 366-57. This legislation reauthorizes programs aimed at preventing, treating, and supporting recovery from opioid and other subs more

Feenstra Supports Legislation to Combat SBA Loan Fraud

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Supports Legislation to Combat SBA Loan Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act, which would require the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide annual reports to Congress on loan agents, which serve as intermediaries, for the SBA 7(a) program. "Ensuring that our smal more

Feenstra Thanks Trump Administration for Arresting Chinese Nationals Who Smuggled Dangerous Fungus into the United States

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Thanks Trump Administration for Arresting Chinese Nationals Who Smuggled Dangerous Fungus into the United States * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement after FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the FBI had arrested two Chinese nationals who smuggled a dangerous pathogen into the United States to conduct research at the University of M more

Gillibrand, Markey Slam Republican Plan To Rescind Over $1 Billion In Federal Funding For The Corporation For Public Broadcasting

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Markey Slam Republican Plan To Rescind Over $1 Billion In Federal Funding For The Corporation For Public Broadcasting * Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ed Markey led a group of 29 senators in slamming a Republican attempt to rescind $1.07 billion in already-allocated funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds local public broadcasting station more

Grassley Outlines Ongoing Efforts to Combat Universal Injunctions

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 3, 2025, at a hearing by the subcommittees on the Constitution and Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights entitled "The Supposedly 'Least Dangerous Branch': District Judges v. Trump": * * * Grassley Outlines Ongoing Efforts to Combat Universal Injunctions As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I am pleased that two of its Subcommittee more

Grassley, Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Violent Crime Laws

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Grassley, Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Violent Crime Laws WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today led 10 Republican colleagues in introducing legislation to strengthen violent crime statutes and help prevent future crime. The Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act would resolve con more

Hawley Chairs Missouri District Judge Nominations Hearing

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Chairs Missouri District Judge Nominations Hearing * Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chaired the Judiciary Committee nominations hearing featuring the four Missourians President Trump has tapped to serve as district judges for Missouri-his first tranche of judicial nominees. The nominees are: * Maria A. Lanahan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missou more

Hawley Takes Liberal Professor to Task for Flip-Flopping on Injunctions Stance

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Takes Liberal Professor to Task for Flip-Flopping on Injunctions Stance * In a joint Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) took Kate Shaw, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, to task over her double standard for nationwide injunctions issued against the Trump Administration versus those against the Biden Administration. Senator Hawl more

Heinrich, Lujan Statement on President Trump's 2026 Budget Request

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Statement on President Trump's 2026 Budget Request * Heinrich and Lujan: "Trump's budget is an attack on New Mexicans" WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, released the following statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 (F more

Heinrich, Vasquez Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act Heads to White House

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Vasquez Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act Heads to White House * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), announced that their Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025, legislation to strengthen the aerial wildfire suppression fleet and better combat the more

House Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Examine How the President's Budget Will Support the SBA's Ability to Serve Main Street

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Examine How the President's Budget Will Support the SBA's Ability to Serve Main Street WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full House Committee on Small Business hearing titled "Budgeting for Growth: Testimony from SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler." The purpose more

House Passes Pettersen's Bill to Expand Access to Treatment, Combat Opioid Epidemic

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Pettersen's Bill to Expand Access to Treatment, Combat Opioid Epidemic * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen's bill - the Support for Patients and Communities Act - to reauthorize funding for critical prevention, treatment, and recovery substance use disorder (SUD) programs. Pettersen's own mother struggled with a decades-long battle more

House Republican Leadership Statement on Rescissions

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Rescissions * House to vote on package next week For Immediate Release June 3, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement after Congress officially received the Trump Administration's rescissions request: "Today, the House has more

House Republican Leadership Statement on Rescissions

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Rescissions * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement after Congress officially received the Trump Administration's rescissions request: "Today, the House has officially received the rescissions request from the White House to eliminate $9.4 billion in wasteful foreign aid spe more

House Republican Leadership Statement on Rescissions

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Rescissions * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Johnson, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement after Congress officially received the Trump Administration's rescissions request: "Today, the House has officially received the rescissions request from the White House to elimin more

House Republicans Receive Official Request to Codify DOGE Cuts

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Receive Official Request to Codify DOGE Cuts * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement to confirm the House received the Trump Administration's rescissions request to cut $9.4 billion in wasteful spending identified by DOGE. "House Republicans will continue delivering on our mandate from the American people: to restore efficiency and accountability to the more

House Values Action Team Chairman Robert Aderholt's Statement on CMS Ending Biden's EMTALA Attack on Unborn Children

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * House Values Action Team Chairman Robert Aderholt's Statement on CMS Ending Biden's EMTALA Attack on Unborn Children * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today issued the following statement in support of the Trump administration's decision to rescind Biden-era guidance that required emergency room doctors to perform abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active L more

ICYMI | Fox News -- SEN BILL HAGERTY: Nashville is not a sanctuary city. I won't let that happen

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI | Fox News -- SEN BILL HAGERTY: Nashville is not a sanctuary city. I won't let that happen * 'Illegal aliens are facing justice. They are being sent home. And violent criminals, who are here illegally, will no longer plague our communities...The American people, the people of Tennessee and the brave men and women of ICE deserve much better. I look forward to seeing this commitment upheld.' more

ICYMI: At Hearing, Trump Treasury Nominee Refuses to Say Whether Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Should Strip Away Health Care from American Families

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: At Hearing, Trump Treasury Nominee Refuses to Say Whether Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Should Strip Away Health Care from American Families * Trump Treasury Department created a $50 billion loophole for giant banks after 2017 tax bill passed, while Morrissey was deputy general counsel Paying for another $50 billion loophole would mean taking away Medicaid from approximately 700,000 more

ICYMI: Stefanik Asks Education Secretary Linda McMahon About Harvard University's Crisis of Ideological Diversity and Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Asks Education Secretary Linda McMahon About Harvard University's Crisis of Ideological Diversity and Artificial Intelligence * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, asked Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon about Harvard University's crisis of ideological diversity and the department's resp more

In Appropriations Hearing, Durbin Calls Out Secretary McMahon For Eliminating Support For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Appropriations Hearing, Durbin Calls Out Secretary McMahon For Eliminating Support For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges * June 03, 2025 As Secretary McMahon attempted to deflect Durbin's questions, Durbin asserted that the Trump Administration is eliminating critical student protections WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropria more

Jayapal, Raskin, Keating, Foushee, Balint Introduce Resolution Urging the Immediate Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Raskin, Keating, Foushee, Balint Introduce Resolution Urging the Immediate Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Bill Keating (MA-09), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Becca Balint (VT-AL) are today introducing a resolution calling on the Trump Administration to use all diplomatic tools at its disposal to ensu more

KEATING, JAYAPAL, RASKIN, FOUSHEE, BALINT INTRODUCE RESOLUTION URGING THE IMMEDIATE DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN AID TO GAZA

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. William Keating, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * KEATING, JAYAPAL, RASKIN, FOUSHEE, BALINT INTRODUCE RESOLUTION URGING THE IMMEDIATE DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN AID TO GAZA WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Bill Keating (MA-09), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Becca Balint (VT-AL) are today introducing a resolution calling on the Trump Administration to use all diplomatic tools more

Kelly and Cotton's Bill to Study Cancer Among Military Aviators Passes Senate

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly and Cotton's Bill to Study Cancer Among Military Aviators Passes Senate * Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) celebrated the Senate passage of their ACES Act, bicameral and bipartisan legislation to address cancer rates among Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps aircrew members. The House companion led by Representatives August Pfluger (R-TX-11) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) more

Lujan, Whitehouse, Durbin, Blumenthal, Coons Question DOJ Decision to Shutter Specialized Unit for Cracking Down on Transnational Crime

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Whitehouse, Durbin, Blumenthal, Coons Question DOJ Decision to Shutter Specialized Unit for Cracking Down on Transnational Crime * The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces program has helped arrest fentanyl traffickers, seize hundreds of tons of narcotics, and confiscate billions in dirty money Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), more

Markey, Democrats Continue to Hammer Trump Administration on Illegally Gutting Agency Dedicated to Growing Minority Owned Businesses

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Democrats Continue to Hammer Trump Administration on Illegally Gutting Agency Dedicated to Growing Minority Owned Businesses * Amid Commerce Department's stonewalling, Senators ask GAO to investigate if Trump officials violated the law or engaged in misconduct & what officials are doing with funding Congress appropriated to serve minority enterprises & create jobs Senators have be more

Markey, Leader Schumer, Wyden, Merkley Seek Information on Republican Reconciliation Bill's Potential to Close Rural Hospitals

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Leader Schumer, Wyden, Merkley Seek Information on Republican Reconciliation Bill's Potential to Close Rural Hospitals * Letter Text (PDF) Washington (June 4, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y), Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Finance Committe more

Nadler Statement on Reauthorization of SUPPORT Act Amid Trump Administration Sabotage and House Republican Complicity

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement on Reauthorization of SUPPORT Act Amid Trump Administration Sabotage and House Republican Complicity * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after voting in favor of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act: Today, I voted in favor of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, which reau more

Neal Blasts Trump's Tariffs for Shrinking the Economy and Raising Prices

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Blasts Trump's Tariffs for Shrinking the Economy and Raising Prices WASHINGTON, DC-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) latest analysis affirmed that Trump's reckless tariff scheme will slow growth and raise prices: "The CBO's more

Neal Statement on CBO Reaffirming GOP Cuts Will Leave Millions Without Care

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Neal Statement on CBO Reaffirming GOP Cuts will Leave Millions Without Care WASHINGTON, DC-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released their latest analysis that reaffirmed the harm of the GOP reconciliation bill: "To more

New Moskowitz Legislation Protects U.S. Allies Israel and Ukraine from the Threat of Tariffs

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * New Moskowitz Legislation Protects U.S. Allies Israel and Ukraine from the Threat of Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) introduced his Supporting American Allies Act, new bicameral legislation to protect U.S. allies Israel and Ukraine from the threat of tariffs. Specifically, the bill would require that any article imported from Israel or Ukraine be exempted f more

Next-Generation Lawmakers Unveil Legislative Agenda to End Corruption in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Next-Generation Lawmakers Unveil Legislative Agenda to End Corruption in Washington D.C. * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) will convene a group of next-generation reformers in the House of Representatives to introduce the End Corruption Now legislative agenda. An effort to confront political corruption and clean up government that includes seven bills designed to put power more

On Senate Floor, Warren Urges Colleagues to Vote Against Bowman Nomination

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * On Senate Floor, Warren Urges Colleagues to Vote Against Bowman Nomination Washington, DC - Today on the Senate floor, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, urged her Senate colleagues to vote against Michelle Bowman's nomination more

On the Senate Floor, Cortez Masto Slams Republican Plan to Kick Millions off Health Care

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * On the Senate Floor, Cortez Masto Slams Republican Plan to Kick Millions off Health Care * FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. "Republicans' goal is to take Medicaid away from as many people as possible so they can pay for tax cuts for billionaires. It's absurd and it's un-American." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor to rake more

One, Big, Beautiful Bill Fights Back Against Unfair Taxation by Foreign Governments

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Fights Back Against Unfair Taxation by Foreign Governments WASHINGTON, D.C. - On day one of his new administration, President Trump signed an executive order fighting back against unfair taxes imposed by foreign governments that harm American companies and workers. These taxes, which were supported by Democrat more

Owens to Participate in Workforce Hearing with Secretary Chavez-DeRemer

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens to Participate in Workforce Hearing with Secretary Chavez-DeRemer * WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, June 5, House Education and the Workforce Committee Vice Chair Burgess Owens (R-UT) will participate in a full committee hearing to examine the policies and priorities of the Department of Labor, featuring testimony from U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. "I look forward to welcom more

Padilla Expands Holds on EPA Nominees After Republicans Overrule Parliamentarian to Gut California's Clean Air Authority

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Expands Holds on EPA Nominees After Republicans Overrule Parliamentarian to Gut California's Clean Air Authority * Senator Padilla: "The Trump Administration and the Republican majority plowed ahead with an unprecedented power grab at the expense of the health of millions of children and families in California and many other states" Padilla releases memo outlining how Senate Republicans more

Padilla Statement on Trump Admin Decision to Strip Harvey Milk's Name From Naval Vessel

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Trump Admin Decision to Strip Harvey Milk's Name From Naval Vessel * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk. A Navy veteran and human rights leader, Milk became California's first openly gay man to serve in elected office when he was e more

Pallone Blasts Republican Hypocrisy on the SUPPORT Act

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Republican Hypocrisy on the SUPPORT Act Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 2483, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025: Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 2483, le more

Pallone on AI: Republicans Are Only Serious About Helping Big Tech

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Pallone on AI: Republicans Are Only Serious About Helping Big Tech Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing on "AI in the Everyday: Current Applications and Future Frontiers in Communicatio more

Pallone Stresses the Need for Additional Action to Protect Consumers From Robocalls & Robotexts

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Pallone Stresses the Need for Additional Action to Protect Consumers from Robocalls & Robotexts Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on "Stopping Illegal Robocalls and Robotexts: Progre more

President Trump Agrees with Senator Warren: Scrap the Debt Limit

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Agrees with Senator Warren: Scrap the Debt Limit * "If Republicans in Congress were serious about preventing that economic disaster, they would scrap the debt limit entirely like President Trump has called for - not increase it by $4 trillion dollars to finance tax cuts for billionaires and billionaire corporations." Washington, D.C. - In response to President Donald Trump more

President Trump Signs Maloy CRA Restoring Access in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Maloy CRA Restoring Access in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area * President Donald Trump signed into law a Congressional Review Act resolution introduced by Representative Celeste Maloy (UT-02), Senator John Curtis (R-UT), and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) that overturns a National Park Service rule and restores the use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on 2 more

Ranking Member Hoyer Opening Remarks at FSGG Hearing on the Office of Management and Budget

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Hoyer Opening Remarks at FSGG Hearing on the Office of Management and Budget * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks at the FSGG hearing with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought. Below is a video and transcript more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Sadly, Legitimizing Trump's Crypto Con is Far From the Only Terrible Thing About This Confusing and Reckless Legislation. In Fact, This Bill Should Actually Be Called the COMPLEXITY Act."

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Sadly, Legitimizing Trump's Crypto Con is Far from the Only Terrible Thing About This Confusing and Reckless Legislation. In Fact, This Bill Should Actually Be Called the COMPLEXITY Act." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, deli more

Ranking Member Raskin Urges Senate Republicans to Remove Courts Provision in House Republicans' 'Disgusting Abomination' Bill

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Urges Senate Republicans to Remove Courts Provision in House Republicans' 'Disgusting Abomination' Bill Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement urging Senate Republicans to drop the obscure provision to strip the courts of the more

Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Trump's Attacks on Higher Education

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Trump's Attacks on Higher Education Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust hearing on President Donal more

Ranking Member Waters and Committee Democratic Caucus Request Minority Day Hearing to Properly Explore Trump's Crypto Crimes and Analyze Republican Market Structure Bill

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Waters and Committee Democratic Caucus Request Minority Day Hearing to Properly Explore Trump's Crypto Crimes and Analyze Republican Market Structure Bill Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, led all of the Democratic members on the Committee in more

Reed & Whitehouse Work to Help Keep At-Risk RIers Safely & Stably Housed

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Work to Help Keep At-Risk RIers Safely & Stably Housed * WASHINGTON, DC -- Dozens of Rhode Islanders who escaped homelessness or domestic abuse could soon lose critical rental support under the federal Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) program, with funding expected to run out by the end of 2026 unless Congress intervenes. At least 142 vouchers are currently being used in more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Fights Back Against Trump's "Summer Fun Tax" -- Tariffs Jacking Up Prices on Summer Essentials

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Fights Back Against Trump's "Summer Fun Tax" -- Tariffs Jacking Up Prices on Summer Essentials * Above: Gottheimer announces new action to protect against President Trump's "Summer Fun Tax." GLEN ROCK, NJ -- Today, June 3, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new legislation to protect Jersey families and small businesses from President Trump's "Summer F more

Rep. Becca Balint Calls Out DHS Lack of Accountability for Mahdawi Kidnapping

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Becca Balint Calls Out DHS Lack of Accountability for Mahdawi Kidnapping * "We need answers and accountability for the illegal kidnappings, disappearances and intimidation carried out by Noem and the Trump administration. While not surprising, I'm deeply disturbed that Secretary Noem not only takes no responsibility for these illegal kidnappings, she continues to take pride in them." Today, Re more

Rep. Frankel Blasts Trump-Musk Plan That Endangers U.S. Security, Trusted Media

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Blasts Trump-Musk Plan That Endangers U.S. Security, Trusted Media * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Trump Administration submitted a plan to Congress that guts U.S. foreign assistance and eliminates funding fo more

Rep. Houlahan to Hold Press Conference with Women in the Services Coalition

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houlahan to Hold Press Conference with Women in the Services Coalition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) will join a large group of veterans to hold a press conference tomorrow in conjunction with the Women In the Services Coalition (WiSCI) to express their support for women in the military and demand the end to the Trump Administration's erasure of their accomplishment more

Rep. Jim Costa Denounces Trump's Rescission of Funds for California's High-Speed Rail

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jim Costa Denounces Trump's Rescission of Funds for California's High-Speed Rail * WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it would rescind $4 billion from California's High Speed Rail Project. "President Trump just ripped roughly $4 billion from California's High-Speed Rail (CAHSR). This undermines over 15,000 jobs c more

Rep. Judy Chu Statement on Passage of H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Families Act

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Judy Chu Statement on Passage of H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Families Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement after H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, passed the House in a bipartisan 366-57 vote: "Today, I voted in favor of H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. Fa more

Rep. Kelly Statement on Trump Administration's Recissions Package: 'Needlessly Cruel and Evil'

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly Statement on Trump Administration's Recissions Package: 'Needlessly Cruel and Evil' * WASHINGTON - The White House released its recissions package, requesting Congress to cancel $9.4 billion already appropriated by Congress. The package advances President Donald Trump's agenda to codify DOGE's spending cuts, slash foreign aid, cut funding from major public broadcasting entities and rolls b more

Rep. Mark Harris: DOGE Is a Mission, Not Just a Message

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris: DOGE Is a Mission, Not Just a Message WASHINGTON, DC -- On Wednesday, Representative Mark Harris (NC-8) penned an op-ed in The Daily Caller calling on GOP lawmakers to match their DOGE rhetoric with action and pass the White House rescissions package immediately. Some key quotes are below: * "For months, Members of Congress have been railing against the absurdity of USAID pe more

Rep. Pfluger, Chairman Guthrie Host E&C Members in the Permian Basin

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger, Chairman Guthrie Host E&C Members in the Permian Basin * MIDLAND, TX --Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) partnered with Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) to host several Republican members of the Committee in the Permian Basin for a tour of a uranium enrichment facility, a roundtable with industry executives, and a tour of a hydraulic fracturing site. To reca more

Rep. Steube Introduces "No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act" to Codify Trump Executive Order

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces "No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act" to Codify Trump Executive Order * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act to codify President Trump's executive order prohibiting the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program from crediting employees of organizations engaged in illegal activity. "If someone acc more

Rep. Stevens Statement on CBO Declaring Trump's Budget Will Kick 11 Million People Off Health Coverage, Increase Debt by $2.4 Trillion

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stevens Statement on CBO Declaring Trump's Budget Will Kick 11 Million People Off Health Coverage, Increase Debt by $2.4 Trillion * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released the following statement: "Michiganders have known it for weeks, and now the CBO has confirmed it: Trump's big, beautiful bill only benefits the rich and powerful, all while hurting Michiganders an more

REP. STUTZMAN & REP. HARIDOPOLOS URGE SECRETARY HEGSETH TO ACCELERATE FUNDING FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP'S GOLDEN DOME

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * REP. STUTZMAN & REP. HARIDOPOLOS URGE SECRETARY HEGSETH TO ACCELERATE FUNDING FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP'S GOLDEN DOME WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) and Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) led a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Department of Defense Deputy Secretary Steve Feinberg requesting immediate action be taken to add 40 spac more

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on President Zelenskyy and the Ongoing War in Ukraine

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on President Zelenskyy and the Ongoing War in Ukraine * June 04, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine: "I want to express my continued support and deep admiration for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people. Their unwavering courage in the face of relentless Russian aggre more

Representative Smith statement on SUPPORT Act

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Smith statement on SUPPORT Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Rep. Smith (D - Wash.) released the following statement regarding the SUPPORT Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. "Today I voted for the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, which would renew funding for drug prevention and treatment programs, as well as more

Republicans Introduce Partisan Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill that Fails Our Veterans

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Introduce Partisan Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill that Fails Our Veterans * Funding Proposal Raises the Costs of Veterans Health Care, Hurts Military Readiness, and Worsens Quality of Life for Servicemembers and Their Families WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee Republicans released the 2026 Military Construction, Veterans more

SASC Chairman Roger Wicker Releases Defense Reconciliation Bill

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * SASC Chairman Roger Wicker Releases Defense Reconciliation Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today unveiled legislative text of the reconciliation bill's defense portion. The House and Senate Armed Services Committees developed this legislation in close coordination with the White House and Department of Defense to modernize A more

Scalise Corrects Record on Faulty CBO Projections

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Corrects Record on Faulty CBO Projections * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Mark Messmer (R-Ind.) to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill will reduce our deficit and unleash economic growth. Leader Scalise slammed more

Scalise Corrects Record on Faulty CBO Projections

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Corrects Record on Faulty CBO Projections * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Mark Messmer (R-Ind.) to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill will reduce our deficit and unleash economic growth. Leader Scalise slamme more

Schmitt Chairs Senate Judiciary Hearing for Eastern District of Missouri Nominees

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Chairs Senate Judiciary Hearing for Eastern District of Missouri Nominees * All Four Nominees Worked for Schmitt in Missouri AG Office WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) co-chaired a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on President Trump's four judicial nominees to serve the Eastern District of Missouri. All four nominees worked for Schmitt when he served as Missouri Atto more

Scott Applauds Michelle Bowman's Confirmation as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Scott Applauds Michelle Bowman's Confirmation as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Washington, D.C. - Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed Michelle Bowman to serve as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Govern more

Sen. Cruz: "We're Witnessing the Rise of Judicial Lawfare"

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz: "We're Witnessing the Rise of Judicial Lawfare" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, delivered opening remarks at a Senate Judiciary hearing examining how procedural tools can enable judicial overreach that threaten the separation of powers and hinder lawful exec more

Senate Commerce Announces Nomination Hearing for Bryan Bedford to Lead the FAA

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Senate Commerce Announces Nomination Hearing for Bryan Bedford to Lead the FAA WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing for Bryan Bedford, nominee to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administrati more

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets June 11 Nomination Hearing For FAA Administrator

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 10 a.m. on June 11, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Upon announcing Mr. Bedford's nomination hearing, Sen. Cruz released the following statement: "President Trump's FAA administrator will play a key role in bringing America's aviation system into the 21st century. One of the FAA's essential tasks is to manage a safe and effective air traffic more

Senator Marshall Touts President Trump's $9.4 Billion Rescissions Package as Major Win for American Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Touts President Trump's $9.4 Billion Rescissions Package as Major Win for American Taxpayers * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) released the following statement today after the White House sent Congress a $9.4 billion rescissions package to save hard-earned American taxpayer dollars and begin codifying the mission of President Donald Trump's Department of Go more

Senator Murray Slams Lutnick for Decimation of NOAA, Illegal Cancellation of Digital Equity Act Funding, More

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Slams Lutnick for Decimation of NOAA, Illegal Cancellation of Digital Equity Act Funding, More * WATCH : Senator Murray's Q&A with Sec. Lutnick Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcom more

Senator Murray Slams Lutnick for Decimation of NOAA, Illegal Cancellation of Digital Equity Act Funding, More

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Slams Lutnick for Decimation of NOAA, Illegal Cancellation of Digital Equity Act Funding, More Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related more

Senator Murray Statement on Trump Revoking Lifesaving EMTALA Guidance

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Statement on Trump Revoking Lifesaving EMTALA Guidance * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration rescinding CMS guidance from July 2022 reaffirming that the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labo more

Senator Murray Statement on Trump's Rescission Request to Congress

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Statement on Trump's Rescission Request to Congress * Trump asks Congress to rip away funding 1500+ local TV and radio stations count on and key bipartisan investments in America's global leadership Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's request to Congress t more

Senator Schmitt Discusses President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill on Fox Business' Mornings With Maria

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Discusses President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill on Fox Business' Mornings With Maria * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Mornings with Maria this morning to discuss President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, yesterday's hearing on rogue left-wing district court judges, his upcoming hearing on Biden's mental decline as President, and the Agroterrorism attempt by ind more

Senators Coons, Whitehouse, colleagues demand answers from Justice Dept. on decision to shutter specialized unit for cracking down on global drug crime

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Whitehouse, colleagues demand answers from Justice Dept. on decision to shutter specialized unit for cracking down on global drug crime * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and several of their colleagues sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi questioning the Department of Justice's plan to end the successful Organized Crime Drug E more

Shaheen Grills Secretary Lutnick on Impacts of Damaging Steel Tariff on Granite State Businesses, Defense Supply Chain

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Grills Secretary Lutnick on Impacts of Damaging Steel Tariff on Granite State Businesses, Defense Supply Chain * (Washington, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Small Business Committees, today questioned U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcomm more

Smith Statement on Ukraine's Ceasefire Framework

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Ukraine's Ceasefire Framework WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the most recent round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. "Following another round of negotiations in Istanbul, Ukr more

Speaker Johnson: There is a Targeted, Left-wing, Antisemitic Terror Movement on the Rise in America

WASHINGTON, June 4 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: There is a Targeted, Left-wing, Antisemitic Terror Movement on the Rise in America * "Members of this institution and the media have a moral obligation to call this out." For Immediate Release June 4, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson condemned the rise of the more

STATEMENT: Gottheimer Fighting to Boost Funding to Protect Jewish Community

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Gottheimer Fighting to Boost Funding to Protect Jewish Community * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, June 4, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement calling for a boost in funding to protect the Jewish community from acts of violence: "In the wake of two horrific antisemitic attacks on the Jewish community in less than two weeks, there is an urgent ne more

THOMPSON, COLLEAGUES, VETERANS SHARE HOW CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS' POLICIES ARE HARMING VETERANS' CARE

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, COLLEAGUES, VETERANS SHARE HOW CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS' POLICIES ARE HARMING VETERANS' CARE * Norfolk, VA - Today, the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee held a hearing on the impacts of the Trump Administration proposed policies and DOGE cuts for veterans. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), a Vietnam war combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient, testified alongside committee Co-Ch more

Thune Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America's Newsroom on Fox News. On pro-growth policies: "[E]verybody's going to come to different conclusions about this [bill], but a lot of people are making evaluations of this bill based upon a static scoring model used by Washington, D.C. more

Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Restore American Energy Dominance

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Restore American Energy Dominance * 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, Senate Republicans are continuing to work on a reconciliation bill that makes America stronger and more prosperous. more

Tonko Reintroduces Sweeping Offshore Wind Bill

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Reintroduces Sweeping Offshore Wind Bill * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today reintroduced the Offshore Energy Modernization Act, legislation that provides a comprehensive blueprint to ensure the long-term viability and success of U.S. offshore wind development. This introduction comes amidst an onslaught of attacks from the Trump administration on wind energy dev more

Tonko Slams Republicans' Hypocrisy in Protecting Addiction & Mental Health

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Slams Republicans' Hypocrisy in Protecting Addiction & Mental Health * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery (ATR) Caucus Co-Chair, Congressman Paul D. Tonko, spoke on the House floor today to call out Republicans for failing to respond to Trump administration attacks on addiction and mental health resources. Tonko's speech came ahead of the vote on the bipartisan Substance more

Trump Tariffs Will Hurt Economic Growth, Boost Inflation, Raise Costs to Families, CBO Finds

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Tariffs Will Hurt Economic Growth, Boost Inflation, Raise Costs to Families, CBO Finds * Non-partisan Analysis Requested by Merkley, Schumer, and Wyden Finds Trump Tariffs Amount to a Regressive $2.5 Trillion Tax Hike WASHINGTON, D.C. - If the Trump tariffs remain in effect - in spite of a recent court ruling that they are illegal - they will slow economic growth, boost inflation, and hurt wor more

Trump Tariffs Will Hurt Economic Growth, Boost Inflation, Raise Costs to Families, CBO Finds

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Tariffs Will Hurt Economic Growth, Boost Inflation, Raise Costs to Families, CBO Finds Non-partisan Analysis Requested by Merkley, Schumer, and Wyden Finds Trump Tariffs Amount to a Regressive $2.5 Trillion Tax Hike * WASHINGTON, D.C. - If the Trump tariffs remain in effect - in spite of a recent court ruling that they are illegal - they will slow more

Trump's Rescission Package Defunds Essential Public Broadcasting Across the Nation to Pay for Tax Cuts for Billionaires

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Trump's Rescission Package Defunds Essential Public Broadcasting Across the Nation to Pay for Tax Cuts for Billionaires WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement on the Trump Admi more

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Alabama's HBCUs, Discusses Expanding Access to Education with Secretary McMahon

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Alabama's HBCUs, Discusses Expanding Access to Education with Secretary McMahon * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently attended a Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing with Education Secretary Linda McMahon to discuss the President's Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Request more

USDA NOMINEE TELLS HYDE-SMITH OKHISSA LAKE MODEL IS 'BRILLIANT'

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * USDA NOMINEE TELLS HYDE-SMITH OKHISSA LAKE MODEL IS 'BRILLIANT' * Citing Okhissa Lake, Hyde-Smith Questions Nominee on Targeted USFS Land Transfers for Economic Development VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions USDA Nominee on Rural Development and the Forest Service. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today expressed optimism after President Trump's pick to oversee more

Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Press Trump Administration for Answers and Demand Reversal of Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghans Living in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Press Trump Administration for Answers and Demand Reversal of Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghans Living in the U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, (both D-VA) joined nearly 100 of their congressional colleagues in pressing the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) a more

Warren Raises Alarm on Reports X Enabled Terrorist Fundraising Through Crypto

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Raises Alarm on Reports X Enabled Terrorist Fundraising Through Crypto Warren Warns Stablecoin Loophole in GENIUS Act Could Accelerate Sanctions Evasion and Illicit Finance "In essence, X allowed its platform to be transformed into a sanctions-evasion service for individuals that threaten the safety of America more

Warren Sets Meeting with Secretary McMahon, Sends 60+ Questions on Impact of Dismantling the Department of Education to Be Answered Ahead of Meeting

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Sets Meeting with Secretary McMahon, Sends 60+ Questions on Impact of Dismantling the Department of Education to Be Answered Ahead of Meeting * Warren, McMahon meeting scheduled for June 10th Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced a meeting with Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on June 10, 2025. In addition to the meet more

Warren, Senators Demand Explanation After Trump Admin Greenlights Giant Rocket-Redfin Merger, Warn of Potential Price Hikes for American Homebuyers

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Senators Demand Explanation After Trump Admin Greenlights Giant Rocket-Redfin Merger, Warn of Potential Price Hikes for American Homebuyers * Rocket has a history of anticompetitive behavior in the housing industry "At a time when families already face a housing affordability crisis, these deals...may reduce choice and raise prices for American families in the housing market." T more

Welch Urges Congress to Stand up for Separation of Powers and Due Process

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Urges Congress to Stand up for Separation of Powers and Due Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a joint Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing this week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution, pushed back on Republicans' attempts to smear judges who have ruled against President Trump. Senator Welch also urged Congress to reassert its more

Whitehouse, Lujan, Durbin, Blumenthal, Coons Question DOJ Decision to Shutter Specialized Unit for Cracking Down on Transnational Crime

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Lujan, Durbin, Blumenthal, Coons Question DOJ Decision to Shutter Specialized Unit for Cracking Down on Transnational Crime * The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces program has helped arrest fentanyl traffickers, seize hundreds of tons of narcotics, and confiscate billions in dirty money Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), co-Chair of the Senat more

Wyden Condemns Trump Administration for Rescinding Biden-era EMTALA Guidance

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Wyden Condemns Trump Administration for Rescinding Biden-era EMTALA Guidance Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today condemned the Trump administration for reversing Biden-era guidance that reaffirmed the obligation of hospitals to provide emergency treatment, including emergency abortion care, unde more

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