WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * PRESS RELEASE: Barragan, Wasserman Schultz, Garcia Lead Letter Urging FCC to Prioritize Language Accessibility in Hurricane Resiliency Planning * Barragan, Wasserman Schultz, Garcia Lead Letter Urging FCC to Prioritize Language Accessibility in Hurricane Resiliency Planning Washington, D.C. - Last week, Congresswomen Nanette Barragan (CA-44), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and Sylvia Garci  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Black Women's Equal Pay Day Resolution Introduced by Adams, Frankel, Leger Fernandez, Watson Coleman, Blunt Rochester * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12), Teresa Leger Fernandez (FL-22), Lois Frankel (FL-22), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), along with Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE),introduced the Black Women's Equal Pay Day Resolution, marking July 10, 2025 a  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Warren, DeLauro, Lawmakers Renew Push For FTC Action to Prevent Corporations From Using Trump's Chaotic Tariffs as Cover to Price Gouge Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) led a letter to Andrew Ferguson, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (F  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion In Federal Funding For Schools * Withheld Funding Will Force Schools To Cancel Free And Affordable After-School Care For Low-Income Kids And Other Critical Programs Last Year, New York State Received $464 Million From These Federal Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference d  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * More Than 90 Democrats Call on Court of Appeals to Defend Taxpayer Privacy A group of 93 Congressional Democrats filed an amicus brief Monday night in the case of Centro de Trabajadores Unidos vs. Bessent, calling on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to block an unprecedented agreement between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that allows immigration  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Impose Lifetime Ban on Members of Congress from Lobbying * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) introduced the Close the Revolving Door Act of 2025, legislation that would impose a lifetime ban on former Members of Congress from becoming lobbyists. The legislation also   more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree Unveils Bill to Protect Aid Workers in Global Conflict Zones * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is leading an effort in Congress to protect humanitarian aid workers operating in conflict zones and ensure accountability for those who target them. Joined by U.S. Representatives Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.), Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.), and Alexandria   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-CA, has introduced the Women's Health Protection Act, aimed at safeguarding a person's right to make decisions about their pregnancy and ensuring access to abortion services for healthcare providers. This legislation seeks to counter the effects of recent state-level restrictions and the Supreme Court's controversial decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned decades of legal precedent regarding reproductive rights. The intr  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-TX, has introduced the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, aimed at prohibiting state interference in the provision of interstate abortion services. The bill seeks to safeguard access to abortion for individuals traveling across state lines to secure these services legally offered in other states. The impetus behind this legislation stems from increasing state-level restrictions on abortion access, which have led to concerns about th  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-FL, has introduced the End Junk Fees for Renters Act, a legislative initiative aimed at banning certain fees that landlords impose on tenants during the rental process. This bill seeks to alleviate the financial burden on renters by targeting fees for applications, tenant screenings, and late payments. The measure addresses the growing concern about predatory practices in the rental market, where tenants often face unexpected charges that can hinder t  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation to Impose Lifetime Ban on Members of Congress from Lobbying * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) introduced the Close the Revolving Door Act of 2025, legislation that would impose a lifetime ban on former Members of Congress from becoming lobbyists. The legislation als  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-MI, has introduced the Safe Storage Saves Lives Act aimed at enhancing firearm safety by mandating that every firearm purchaser receive a compatible gun lock at the time of sale. This legislation seeks to reduce accidental shootings and improve secure storage practices across the United States. The Safe Storage Saves Lives Act revises Title 18 of the U.S. Code to stipulate that all gun sellers must offer secure gun storage devices with every firearm   more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym: "Democrats Would Rather Protect Criminals and Gangs" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released a statement reiterating his support for law enforcement, including Customs and Border Patrol (CPB) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE): "America is a country of law and order, but Democrats would rather protect criminals and let gang members rule the streets,  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Ramirez, Lee, Frost Introduce Legislation to Ensure Congress' Constitutional Duty to Conduct Oversight of the Executive Branch * Chicago, IL -- Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), member of the Homeland Security Committee, joined Representatives Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Maxwell Frost (FL-10) to introduce the Congressional Oversight Access Act. (link is external) The timely legislation wo  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey and Rep. Barragan Introduce Resolution to Confront Rising Public Health Threats from Climate Change * Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (July 10, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Representative Nanette Barragan (CA-44) today introduced a resolution recognizing climate change as a growing threat to public heal  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez, Gillibrand, and Schumer Lead NY Lawmakers in Demanding Release of Withheld Education Funds * NEW YORK -- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led members of the New York congressional delegation in a letter to the Trump administration calling for the immediate release of over $400 millio  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, DeLauro, Lawmakers Renew Push For FTC Action to Prevent Corporations From Using Trump's Chaotic Tariffs as Cover to Price Gouge Americans * Federal Reserve "Beige Book" survey reveals businesses are taking advantage of Trump's chaotic tariffs to price gouge consumers. "This Administration's reckless approach [to tariff policy] is spiking costs for small businesses and creating op  more