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Amo Calls Out Trump's Cuts to Vital Weather Services After Tragic Texas Floods

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Calls Out Trump's Cuts to Vital Weather Services After Tragic Texas Floods * Washington, D.C. - TODAY, Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) of the House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on the Environment highlighted the devastating impact of President Trump 's cuts to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service. "Dedicated public servants work more

As Governor Abbott and Republicans Prepare for Special Session on Redistricting, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Co-Sponsors New Legislation To Ban Mid-Decade Redistricting

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Governor Abbott and Republicans Prepare for Special Session on Redistricting, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Co-Sponsors New Legislation To Ban Mid-Decade Redistricting * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) co-sponsored the Anti-Rigging Act, H.R. 4358 that Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced. This bill to ban the practice of mid-decade redistricting unless courts require it pursuant to t more

Bacon and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Ownership

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Ownership * # Bipartisan Legislation Closes Critical Gaps in Foreign Agricultural Land Ownership Tracking Washington - Recently, Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) along with Reps. Mark Alford (R-MO-04), Michael Bost (R-IL-12), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Brad Finstad (R-MN-01), Ashley Hinso more

Baldwin, Banks Urge Administration to Strengthen Oversight on Buy America Rules in Defense Industry

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Banks Urge Administration to Strengthen Oversight on Buy America Rules in Defense Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) called on the Trump Administration to strengthen enforcement and oversight of important defense trade agreements to ensure they support U.S. businesses, workers, and our industrial base. Currently, the Department of Defe more

Baldwin, Wyden Call out Trump Admin for Lying About Social Security Taxes

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Wyden Call out Trump Admin for Lying About Social Security Taxes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) led a group of their colleagues in demanding that the Social Security Administration (SSA) stop peddling lies about the Republican reconciliation bill using the agency's email platform, which reaches tens of millions of Americans. The Repu more

Barrett Joins Bipartisan Effort to Sanction Russia Over War in Ukraine, Continues Work Towards Delivering Peace

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Barrett Joins Bipartisan Effort to Sanction Russia Over War in Ukraine, Continues Work Towards Delivering Peace Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today announced he is joining an effort to sanction Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin's continued aggression in Ukraine by cosponsoring H.R. 4346, the Preventing the Escalation of Armed Conflict in Europe (PEACE) Act. This legisl more

Blumenthal & Colleagues Announce New Bill Requiring ICE Agents to Display Clear Identification & Stop Hiding Behind Masks & Plainclothes

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Colleagues Announce New Bill Requiring ICE Agents to Display Clear Identification & Stop Hiding Behind Masks & Plainclothes * [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) in introducing new legislation to require immigration enforcement officers to display clearly visible identific more

Booker Demands Answers on Emil Bove's Involvement in DOJ Withholding the Epstein Files

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Booker Demands Answers on Emil Bove's Involvement in DOJ Withholding the Epstein Files Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Emil Bove requesting information relating to his involvement in the Department of Justice's review of and decision making relating to public disclosures of the Epstein Files. Emil Bove is currentl more

Burlison Announces Hearing on Advancing Nuclear Energy

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Burlison Announces Hearing on Advancing Nuclear Energy * WASHINGTON --Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) today announced a hearing titled "The New Atomic Age: Advancing America's Energy Future." The hearing will examine advancements made in nuclear power technology and the importance of making small and micro modular reactors (SMRs more

Bynum Hosts Roundtable with Local Labor Groups

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum Hosts Roundtable with Local Labor Groups * Oregon City, OR - Today, Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) hosted a roundtable conversation with local labor leaders to hear about issues they have faced due to federal funding cuts and challenges they are anticipating following the passage of President Trump's budget. Rep. Bynum voted against the budget twice, calling it "trash" for the ways it hurts her co more

Cantwell Condemns Republicans for Zeroing-Out Funding for Public Broadcasting, Decimating the Nation's Emergency Information System & Leaving Millions Without Lifesaving Information When They Need It Most

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Cantwell Condemns Republicans for Zeroing-Out Funding for Public Broadcasting, Decimating the Nation's Emergency Information System & Leaving Millions Without Lifesaving Information When They Need It Most Baldwin/Cantwell Amendment Would Reverse the Cuts * In a speech from the Senate floor delivered j more

Casten, 16 House Democrats FOIA Request EPA for Info on Employee Firings, Rollbacks

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, 16 House Democrats FOIA Request EPA for Info on Employee Firings, Rollbacks * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 16 House Democrats in submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for details of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin's efforts to slow-walk the promulgation and enforcement of public health standards. "At your Janua more

Castor Presses Trump Administration to Release Illegally Withheld Local Education Funds for Students and Educators

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor Presses Trump Administration to Release Illegally Withheld Local Education Funds for Students and Educators * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) pressed U.S. Secretary of Education Lisa McMahon and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought to immediately release more than $6 billion in federal education funds, including $398 million for Florida public schools more

Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Confirmation Hearing on Labor, Health Nominees

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Confirmation Hearing on Labor, Health Nominees U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on three Trump administration nominees at the National Labor Relations Board, more

Chair Cassidy, Britt Lead Senate Republicans Calling for End to Biden's Project Labor Agreements

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy, Britt Lead Senate Republicans Calling for End to Biden's Project Labor Agreements U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Katie Britt (R-AL) led 20 Senate Republican colleagues requesting the Trump administration rescind Bi more

Chairman Arrington Joins Fox Business to Discuss "One Big Beautiful Bill"

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Joins Fox Business to Discuss "One Big Beautiful Bill" Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) appeared on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria" to discuss Americans' strong support for the One Big Beautiful Bill, the rescissions package being considered by Congress, and the importance of continued fis more

Chairman Capito Outlines Principles for Crafting the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Outlines Principles for Crafting the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on constructing the Surface Transportation Reauthorizati more

Chairman Capito Outlines Principles for Crafting the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Outlines Principles for Crafting the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on constructing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill with stakeh more

Chairman Guest Opens Hearing on How NGOs Fueled the Border Crisis: "Tax Dollars Were Used to Form the Final Link in Cartels' Human Smuggling"

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Guest Opens Hearing on How NGOs Fueled the Border Crisis: "Tax Dollars Were Used to Form the Final Link in Cartels' Human Smuggling" Today, Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS), chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, delivered the following opening statement in a full committee hearing to examine how non-governmental organizations more

Chairman Guthrie Celebrates President Trump's Signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Celebrates President Trump's Signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law. "Today, America celebrates the passage of legislation that equi more

Chairman Hill Statement on Path Forward for Crypto Bills

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Hill Statement on Path Forward for Crypto Bills House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after House Leadership announced a path forward on digital asset legislation: "Congratulations to President Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Majori more

Chairwoman McClain and Rep. Barr Introduce the Defend Girls Athletics Act

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain and Rep. Barr Introduce the Defend Girls Athletics Act * WASHINGTON-- Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) introduced the Defend Girls Athletics Act. The legislation protects the integrity of women's sports by ensuring that only females are allowed to compete in female athletic programs at federally funded schools. The bi more

Chairwoman McClain's Statement on President Trump Signing the HALT Fentanyl Act into Law

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain's Statement on President Trump Signing the HALT Fentanyl Act into Law * WASHINGTON-- House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act into law: "President Trump just sent a clear message to fentanyl traffickers: your time is up. This legislation give more

Cole Releases Updated FY26 Subcommittee Allocations

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Cole Releases Updated FY26 Subcommittee Allocations House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) today released updated subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, which reflect fiscal responsibility and President Trump's commitment to restoring strength, making America safer, and refocusing the federal government agencies on more

Comer Seeks Information on DOD's Deep-Sea Critical Mineral Mining Efforts to Counter Chinese Communist Party

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Comer Seeks Information on DOD's Deep-Sea Critical Mineral Mining Efforts to Counter Chinese Communist Party House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is examining the Department of Defense's (DoD) efforts to comply with President Trump's executive order calling for agencies to unleash American offs more

Congressman Gonzalez Applauds President Trump's Plans to Exempt Certain Industries from Mass Deportations, Looks Forward to More Details

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Applauds President Trump's Plans to Exempt Certain Industries from Mass Deportations, Looks Forward to More Details * President's Announcement Comes on the Heels of Gonzalez's Recent Letter Calling for an Executive Order to Allow Businesses to Sponsor Undocumented Workers with No Criminal Record WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today [originally released on Saturday, July 5, 2025], Congre more

Congressman Gonzalez Votes Against Shameful Republican Budget Bill

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Votes Against Shameful Republican Budget Bill * Partisan Legislation Betrays Our Seniors, Our Veterans and Our Children WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today [originally released on Thursday, July 3, 2025], Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following his vote against the updated Republican Budget Bill that strips healthcare from almost 17 million Americans, includ more

Congressman Hamadeh Delivers Dozens of Defense Bill Wins for Arizona's Troops, Bases, and Industry

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Delivers Dozens of Defense Bill Wins for Arizona's Troops, Bases, and Industry * WASHINGTON D.C. - This week, Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh successfully led the charge for Arizona's military communities, installations, and defense industrial base--delivering dozens of wins in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), during the bill's 13-hour marathon amendment proc more

Congressman Johnson's Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling on Dismantling of Department of Education

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson's Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling on Dismantling of Department of Education * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 along partisan lines this week allowi more

Congresswoman Beatty Joins Bicameral Letter Opposing Cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beatty Joins Bicameral Letter Opposing Cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty joined a letter led by Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) and 45 Members of Congress to President Trump urging him to reconsider his decision to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The CPB supports America's children wi more

Congresswoman Betty McCollum Leads Bicameral Letter in Opposing Cuts to The Corporation for Public Broadcasting

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Betty McCollum Leads Bicameral Letter in Opposing Cuts to The Corporation for Public Broadcasting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) led a letter of 46 Members of Congress to President Trump urging him to reconsider his decision to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The CPB supports America's children with educational progr more

Congresswoman Pou Joins New Jersey Colleagues Demanding Education Funding Restoration

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Pou Joins New Jersey Colleagues Demanding Education Funding Restoration Money held hostage by Trump admin vital to Garden State * Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today joined her Democratic colleagues in the New Jersey congressional delegation in demanding the release of nearly $7 billion for K-12 and adult education being held hostage by the Trump administration. more

Cornyn, Cruz Provision to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston Signed Into Law in One Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Provision to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston Signed Into Law in One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements on their provision to consider moving the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its rightful home near the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston more

Cornyn, Cruz, Babin Bill to Make Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Renaming Permanent Passes House

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz, Babin Bill to Make Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Renaming Permanent Passes House * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statements after their Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act, which would codify President Trump's Executive Order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge near Houst more

Daily Signal article on Smith hearing'Mob Violence' and 'Repression': House Panel Hears About Persecution of Religion in Pakistan

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Daily Signal article on Smith hearing'Mob Violence' and 'Repression': House Panel Hears About Persecution of Religion in Pakistan * Jacob Adams During his first term, President Donald Trump hosted then-Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Oval Office on July 22, 2019. Khan is now a political prisoner in Pakistan. (Mark Wilson/Gettys) Congress' Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission heard tes more

Davids Helps Introduce Child Care for Working Families Act to Tackle Affordability Crisis

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Helps Introduce Child Care for Working Families Act to Tackle Affordability Crisis * This week, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids joined Members of Congress from both chambers in reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act, comprehensive legislation (link is external) to make high-quality child care more affordable and accessible for families across the country. It supports pre-K more

DeLauro Issues Statement on Killing of Sayfollah Musallet

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Issues Statement on Killing of Sayfollah Musallet * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued the following statement regarding the killing of Sayfollah Musallet, a Palestinian-American citizen with ties to Connecticut: "I am disturbed and outraged by the brutal killing of Sayfollah Musallet, a 20-year-old Palestinian American citizen, by Israeli settlers in more

DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Destroying Food Aid for Children

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Destroying Food Aid for Children * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued the following statement regarding the imminent destruction of 500 tons of food aid for children in Afghanistan and Pakistan: "I am disgusted that the Trump Administration has withheld 500 metric tons of life-saving nutritional aid (link is external), more

DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Lighting Taxpayer Money on Fire, Destroying and Wasting Lifesaving Supplies

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Lighting Taxpayer Money on Fire, Destroying and Wasting Lifesaving Supplies * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued the following statement regarding the imminent destruction of $12 million worth of contraceptives and HIV-prevention supplies purchased as aid for developing nations: "The Trump Administration dismantled Ame more

Diaz-Balart, Moskowitz Reintroduce the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart, Moskowitz Reintroduce the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), Co-Chairs of the Friends of Egypt Caucus, reintroduced the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that implements a new modernized strategy for designat more

Donalds Commends USTR For Addressing Fairness In Pharmaceutical Pricing And Putting The American People First

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Donalds Commends USTR For Addressing Fairness In Pharmaceutical Pricing And Putting The American People First Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), and thirty-two additional House colleagues in commending the Office of the US Trade Representative for addressing issues of fairness in pharmaceutical pricing and re more

Duckworth Stresses Urgent Need to Modernize Our Air Traffic Control Systems at Summit

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Stresses Urgent Need to Modernize Our Air Traffic Control Systems at Summit * July 15, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) and Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee--today underscored both the long-term and immediate actions the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mu more

Ernst Advances Bills to Boost American Manufacturing, Crackdown on COVID Fraudsters

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst Advances Bills to Boost American Manufacturing, Crackdown on COVID Fraudsters Small Business Committee passes Made In America Manufacturing Act and SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act. * The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship advanced a pair of Chair Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) bills to unleash domestic manufact more

Ernst Calls on Senate to Make DOGE Cuts Permanent

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Calls on Senate to Make DOGE Cuts Permanent * WASHINGTON - After exposing sweeping abuses at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) spoke on the Senate floor to urge her colleagues to pass President Trump's rescissions bill to save taxpayer dollars and make Washington squeal. From funding fashion week to pickle makers, Ernst cited multiple wasteful more

Estes Op-ed Celebrates Historic Legislation to Restore Foundational Values and Support Families

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Op-ed Celebrates Historic Legislation to Restore Foundational Values and Support Families * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in the Daily Wire on why the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is the most pro-family, pro-life piece of legislation in American history. " The Big Beautiful Bill Act is unquestionably one of the most pivotal pieces of tax legislation to ever be passed in more

Following Paramount's $16 Million Settlement with President Trump, Lujan, Markey Urge FCC to Hold Full Commission Vote on Paramount Merger

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Following Paramount's $16 Million Settlement with President Trump, Lujan, Markey Urge FCC to Hold Full Commission Vote on Paramount Merger * Senators Send Letter to Commissioner Olivia Trusty Urging Her to Support a Full Commission Vote on the Merger Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and Edward J. Markey (D more

Grassley-Led HALT Fentanyl Act Becomes Law

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Grassley-Led HALT Fentanyl Act Becomes Law President Donald Trump today signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act into law, permanently classifying illicit, fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I. The bipartisan and bicameral legislation was led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Healt more

Grassley: Senate Judiciary Committee Will Abide by Precedent, Vote on Bove's Nomination Thursday

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley: Senate Judiciary Committee Will Abide by Precedent, Vote on Bove's Nomination Thursday * WASHINGTON - Citing Senate Judiciary Committee precedent, Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today announced the Committee will not hold a second hearing on Emil Bove's nomination to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The Committee will vote on Bove's nomination on Thursday, Ju more

Griffith Attends WH Ceremony, HALT Fentanyl Act Signed into Law

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Attends WH Ceremony, HALT Fentanyl Act Signed into Law * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended a White House bill signing ceremony for S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to Rep. Griffith's and Rep. Latta's HALT Fentanyl bill, H.R. 27, which passed the House earlier this year. The HALT Fentanyl Act now becomes t more

Hawley Urges DHS Secretary Noem to Declassify Trump Butler Assassination Records

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Urges DHS Secretary Noem to Declassify Trump Butler Assassination Records * U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, calling on the agency to declassify all documents related to the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, PA. "I write to you following the one-year anniversary of the first assassinatio more

Hawley Urges DOJ to Swiftly Implement RECA for Radiation Survivors

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Urges DOJ to Swiftly Implement RECA for Radiation Survivors * Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ), urging the Department to prioritize implementation of the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The Senator's expansion provision revives RECA for survivors, allows tens of thou more

Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers on Trump Admin Re-Adding Medical Debt onto Credit Reports

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers on Trump Admin Re-Adding Medical Debt onto Credit Reports * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D- Mass.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and 24 other Senators in pushing the Trum more

Hirono, Colleagues Demand Vought, McMahon Stop Blocking Funding for Afterschool Programs, K-12 Schools Across America

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Demand Vought, McMahon Stop Blocking Funding for Afterschool Programs, K-12 Schools Across America * ~ 32 senators demand Trump admin stop blocking funding signed into law by President Trump in March and end freeze that has sent districts scrambling just weeks out from the new school year ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Patty Murray (D- more

Houlahan, Bacon and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Ownership

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan, Bacon and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Ownership * Washington - Recently, Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) along with Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Mark Alford (R-MO-04), Michael Bost (R-IL-12), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Brad Finstad (R-MN-01), Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02), Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), and Jimmy Panetta (D more

House & Senate Education Leaders Statement on Trump Admin Illegally Moving Department of Education Programs to DOL as Part of Its Efforts to Dismantle the Department

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * House & Senate Education Leaders Statement on Trump Admin Illegally Moving Department of Education Programs to DOL as Part of Its Efforts to Dismantle the Department Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce; Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), House Appropr more

House Passes Seven Resources Bills Codifying Executive Orders, Supporting Energy Development and American Jobs

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * House Passes Seven Resources Bills Codifying Executive Orders, Supporting Energy Development and American Jobs This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bills expanding energy development in Arizona and California, keeping commitments to veterans and codifying President Trump's Executive Order (EO) 14229, "Honorin more

ICYMI-- Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Rescissions Package, GENIUS Act, Trump's Strategy on Russia

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI-- Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Rescissions Package, GENIUS Act, Trump's Strategy on Russia * WASHINGTON --Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking and Appropriations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss Senate action on the rescissions package, his stab more

ICYMI--Hagerty Joins America Reports on Fox News to Discuss Politicization of the U.N., Hearing with U.N. Ambassador Nominee Mike Waltz

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins America Reports on Fox News to Discuss Politicization of the U.N., Hearing with U.N. Ambassador Nominee Mike Waltz * WASHINGTON --Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined America Reports on Fox News to discuss concerns with the United Nations and the qualifications of Pr more

Jayapal Introduces Legislation to End ICE Targeting of US Citizens

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Introduces Legislation to End ICE Targeting of US Citizens * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, is introducing legislation to formally block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from detaining or deporting U.S. citizens. "ICE is acting like a rogue force, kidnapping and disappe more

Jayapal, Meng Introduce Housing is a Human Right Act

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Meng Introduce Housing is a Human Right Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Grace Meng (NY-06) led lawmakers today in introducing the Housing is a Human Right Act, transformative legislation to authorize more than $300 billion for housing infrastructure to reduce homelessness across America. This urgent proposal would invest more than $200 billion in necessary a more

Jayapal, Schakowsky, Raskin, Senate Colleagues Fight for Children's Fundamental Right to a Healthy, Livable Planet

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Schakowsky, Raskin, Senate Colleagues Fight for Children's Fundamental Right to a Healthy, Livable Planet * WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) led over 40 Representatives in the introduction of a new resolution to protect the fundamental rights of the nation's children to a safe, habitable environment in the face more

Kaine, Scott and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Make Child Care More Affordable

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Scott and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Make Child Care More Affordable * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Ranking Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in introducing the Child Care more

Kaptur Joins McCollum In Leading 45 Bicameral Colleagues In Letter Opposing Cuts To The Corporation For Public Broadcasting

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Joins McCollum In Leading 45 Bicameral Colleagues In Letter Opposing Cuts To The Corporation For Public Broadcasting * Washington, DC -- On Wednesday, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), joined Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) in leading a letter alongside 45 bicameral Congressional colleagues to President Trump urging him to reconsider his decision to defund the Corporation for Public Broad more

Kelly, Durbin, Padilla, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Weaponizing Immigration Court Hearings to Trap, Arrest, Deport Immigrants

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Durbin, Padilla, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Weaponizing Immigration Court Hearings to Trap, Arrest, Deport Immigrants * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) led a group of 21 Senate Democrats in pressing the Trump administration on its recent initiatives to weaponize immigration court hearings as an inhumane trap to arrest immigrants--who are jus more

Kennedy Ahead of Vote on Rescissions: 'You Either Believe in Reducing Spending, or You Don't'

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy ahead of vote on rescissions: "You either believe in reducing spending, or you don't" Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor: "I think most people--most adults anyway--understand that, in life, what you say doesn't really matter. It's what you do that demonstrates what you believe, and that's certainly true in politics, and that's certainly true more

LaMalfa Announces Army Contract to Support Beale Air Force Base

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * LaMalfa Announces Army Contract to Support Beale Air Force Base * Washington, D.C. --Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the Army awarded a $10.2 million contract for updates to the Aircrew Readiness Facility at Beale Air Force Base. The project will support the 940 th Air Refueling Wing, which handles midair refueling operations that keep our military aircr more

Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Demand Social Security Administration Correct the Record After Sending Misleading, Partisan Email

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Demand Social Security Administration Correct the Record After Sending Misleading, Partisan Email * Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and every Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee demanded an immediate correction from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after a partisan email more

Latta's Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act Now Law of the Land

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta's Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act Now Law of the Land * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that President Donald Trump signed into law his bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act. Co-led by Congressman Latta and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9), this new law permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substa more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED"

WASHINGTON, July 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress. CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic L more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED"

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress. CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader, Congressman Hakeem more

Lujan Presses Trump Administration to Provide Update on Status of Congressionally Appropriated Funding for Agency Dedicated to Growing Local Businesses

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Presses Trump Administration to Provide Update on Status of Congressionally Appropriated Funding for Agency Dedicated to Growing Local Businesses * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, called on United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce Paul Dabbar to provide an update on the status of the more

Lujan Statement Ahead of 80th Anniversary of Trinity Test

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement Ahead of 80th Anniversary of Trinity Test * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement ahead of the 80 th anniversary of the Trinity Test: "Tomorrow marks 80 years since the Trinity Test -- eight decades of pain, loss, and injustice for the victims still living with the fallout of nuclear testing and uranium mining. "For over more

McDonald Rivet Statement on 10,000 Jobs Lost to Administration's Chaos

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McDonald Rivet Statement on 10,000 Jobs Lost to Administration's Chaos * WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after recent (link is external) reporting (link is external) revealed mid-Michigan lost out on a potential semiconductor investment that could have brought thousands of jobs to the region due to "national economic turmoi more

Merkley, Senate and House Colleagues Fight for Children's Fundamental Right to a Healthy, Livable Planet

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Senate and House Colleagues Fight for Children's Fundamental Right to a Healthy, Livable Planet * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led eight Senators in the introduction of a new resolution to protect the fundamental rights of the nation's children to a safe, habitable environment in the face of climate chaos' increasingly destructive and deadly impacts. The resolution more

Messmer Delivers National Security Wins in National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Messmer Delivers National Security Wins in National Defense Authorization Act Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced committee passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026, the legislation responsible for funding the Department of Defense. "As a member of House Armed Services Committee (HASC) in the House of Representatives, the safety and security of Hoosiers more

Miller-Meeks Backed HALT Fentanyl Act Signed Into Law by President Trump

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Backed HALT Fentanyl Act Signed Into Law by President Trump * Washington, D.C. - President Trump has officially signed (link is external) the HALT Fentanyl Act into law, delivering a major win in the fight to stop fentanyl from devastating American communities. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), an original cosponsor of the bill in the House had this to say: "P more

MORE THAN 12,300 PEOPLE JOIN CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S TELEPHONE TOWN HALL ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S "BIG UGLY BETRAYAL" THAT DRIVES UP COSTS, RIPS HEALTHCARE FROM HUDSON VALLEY SENIORS, KIDS, AND VETERANS

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MORE THAN 12,300 PEOPLE JOIN CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S TELEPHONE TOWN HALL ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S "BIG UGLY BETRAYAL" THAT DRIVES UP COSTS, RIPS HEALTHCARE FROM HUDSON VALLEY SENIORS, KIDS, AND VETERANS * More Than 12,300 People Join Congressman Pat Ryan's Telephone Town Hall on President Trump's "Big Ugly Betrayal" That Drives Up Costs, Rips Healthcare From Hudson Valley Seniors, Kids, and Veterans Monda more

Murkowski, Colleagues Advocate for Critical Education Funding

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Colleagues Advocate for Critical Education Funding * Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined her colleagues in a letter to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Russell Vought, asking him to faithfully implement the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Full-Year Continuing Resolution Act, and release the funds. The legislation included funding for Supporting Ef more

Murphy Questions Mike Waltz on Trump Administration's Kneecapping Of U.S. Counter-Propaganda Efforts, Failures In Yemen

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Questions Mike Waltz on Trump Administration's Kneecapping Of U.S. Counter-Propaganda Efforts, Failures In Yemen * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday questioned former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz at a confirmation hearing on his nomination to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Murp more

Murphy: Trump is Surrendering American Soft Power to Our Adversaries and Destroying Senate Norms in the Process

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy: Trump is Surrendering American Soft Power to Our Adversaries and Destroying Senate Norms in the Process * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to speak out against President Trump's unprecedented partisan rescissions package, which would codify devastating cuts to foreign aid more

Murray Slams Republicans' Rescissions Package on Senate Floor

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray Slams Republicans' Rescissions Package on Senate Floor * FACT SHEET : Trump's Rescission Package Would Shutter Local Public Radio, TV Stations Across America FACT SHEET : Trump's Rescission Package Would Gut Bipartisan Foreign Policy Investments ICYMI : Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill P more

Murray Slams Republicans' Rescissions Package on Senate Floor

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Murray Slams Republicans' Rescissions Package on Senate Floor ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following rem more

Murray Urges Colleagues to Vote Down Rescissions Package in Its Entirety

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Murray Urges Colleagues to Vote Down Rescissions Package in Its Entirety ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the fo more

Murray, Scott, Colleagues Reintroduce Child Care for Working Families Act--Democrats Advocate for Affordable Child Care While Trump & Republicans Blow Up Debt on Billionaire Tax Cuts and Attack Head Start and Federal Child Care Programs

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Scott, Colleagues Reintroduce Child Care for Working Families Act--Democrats Advocate for Affordable Child Care While Trump & Republicans Blow Up Debt on Billionaire Tax Cuts and Attack Head Start and Federal Child Care Programs * As Republicans deliver fresh tax breaks for billionaires and kick Americans off their health care, Democrats continue their fight to help families find and affo more

NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Judiciary Democrats Rebuke Justice Department Removal of Ethics Office Head

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Judiciary Democrats Rebuke Justice Department Removal of Ethics Office Head * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led a group of Judiciary Committee Democrats demanding accountability from Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department for its reported firing of the head of its ethics office. The Dir more

Ocasio-Cortez Advocates for Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Support for New Parents and Infants

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Advocates for Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Support for New Parents and Infants * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) continued to fight against major cuts to maternal and infant health programs during a hearing with the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. In the last few months, Representative Ocasio-Co more

On 3rd Anniversary of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Baldwin Blasts Trump Administration for Cutting Service

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * On 3rd Anniversary of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Baldwin Blasts Trump Administration for Cutting Service * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the third anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is slamming the Trump Administration's dangerous decision to cut services for at-risk children. Baldwin, who first created the three-digit hotline in 2020 with her Repu more

One Big Beautiful Bill Slashes Seniors' Tax Burden

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * The One Big Beautiful Bill Slashes Seniors' Tax Burden The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers on President Trump's promise to seniors--providing significant tax relief to low- and middle-income seniors with a bonus exemption. "This legislation reflects our commitment to care for our seniors--ensuring low- and middle-income senior citizens receive a crucial tax more

Padilla Slams Homan on California ICE Raids, Pushes for New Bill Demanding Immigration Agents Display ID on 'State of the Union'

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Slams Homan on California ICE Raids, Pushes for New Bill Demanding Immigration Agents Display ID on "State of the Union" In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined CNN's "State of the Union" this morning to criticize the Trump Administration's cruel immigration raids in California and across th more

Padilla, Peters, Merkley Sound Alarm on Potential Purging of Eligible Voters Through DHS Database

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Peters, Merkley Sound Alarm on Potential Purging of Eligible Voters Through DHS Database * Senators to DHS Secretary Noem: "As Secretary, you have a responsibility to assure the public that the Department is acting appropriately to protect citizens' rights and personally identifiable data." Senators criticize DHS for briefing election denier groups, but not Congress on uses of database more

Padilla, Peters, Merkley Sound Alarm on Potential Purging of Eligible Voters Through DHS Database

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Peters, Merkley Sound Alarm on Potential Purging of Eligible Voters Through DHS Database * Senators to DHS Secretary Noem: "As Secretary, you have a responsibility to assure the public that the Department is acting appropriately to protect citizens' rights and personally identifiable data." Senators criticize DHS for briefing election denier groups, but not Congress on uses of database on more

Pallone Fights to Unlock $10 Million in Aid Trump Administration Is Withholding From NJ Survivors of Violence

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Fights to Unlock $10 Million in Aid Trump Administration Is Withholding from NJ Survivors of Violence LONG BRANCH, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and 32 Democratic members of Congress today called on the Trump Administration to immediately release nearly $10 million in federal funding for New Jersey programs that support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, chi more

Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Legislative Hearing

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Legislative Hearing Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks at a Health Subcommittee hearing on "Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines:" While more

Pallone Stresses the Need for Additional Action on Recycling at Environment Hearing

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Pallone Stresses the Need for Additional Action on Recycling at Environment Hearing Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Environment Subcommittee hearing titled, "Beyond the Blue Bin: Forging a Federal Landscape for Recycling Innovati more

Pfluger Applauds More Counties in TX-11 Added to Major Disaster Declaration for Support from FEMA

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Applauds More Counties in TX-11 Added to Major Disaster Declaration for Support from FEMA * SAN ANGELO, TX -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside local leaders, applauded the decision to add more counties across Texas's 11th Congressional District to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration to receive varying levels of support from FEMA. Within the 11th District, the lis more

President Trump Signs Cassidy's HALT Fentanyl Act into Law

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Cassidy's HALT Fentanyl Act into Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today joined President Trump at the White House for the signing of his HALT Fentanyl Act, which gives law enforcement another tool by permanently scheduling fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act. FRS have been temporarily scheduled since 201 more

Ranking Member Courtney Votes to Advance Bipartisan Annual Defense Authorization Bill Out of House Armed Services Committee

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Votes to Advance Bipartisan Annual Defense Authorization Bill Out of House Armed Services Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to advance the bipartisan FY26 National Defense Authorization Act out of the House Armed Services Committee (55-2). After a chaotic 2026 defense b more

Ranking Member Courtney's Bipartisan Amendment to Authorize Funding for Two Virginia-Class Submarines Is Adopted in the FY26 NDAA

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney's Bipartisan Amendment to Authorize Funding for Two Virginia-Class Submarines Is Adopted in the FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during the House Armed Services Committee's markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act, the committee unanimously adopted the Courtney amendment, which he offered as Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projectio more

Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on the Future of Workplace Safety

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on the Future of Workplace Safety * WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Safe Workplaces, Stronger Partnerships: The Future of OSHA Compliance Assistance." "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for being here t more

Ranking Member Shaheen Floor Remarks on Trump Administration Diplomatic Cuts: "China is Eating Our Lunch"

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Floor Remarks on Trump Administration Diplomatic Cuts: "China is eating our lunch" Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor to condemn the Trump Administration's rescissions package and chaotic disma more

Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Hearing on State Department Reforms

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Hearing on State Department Reforms Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing, "Reforming the State Department to Compete in the 21st Century." Michael Rigas, Deputy more

Ranking Members Cantwell and Peters Demand Answers From Trump Administration on Potentially Illegal Blocking of Consumer Protection Rule

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Cantwell and Peters Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Potentially Illegal Blocking of Consumer Protection Rule Trump Administration buries CPSC's safety proposal protecting Americans from lithium-ion battery fires, pulling it from the Federal Register * U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), more

Ranking Members Markey, Velazquez Decry Extreme SBA Policy Changes That Would Limit Economic Opportunity for American Entrepreneurs, Including Immigrants

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Markey, Velazquez Decry Extreme SBA Policy Changes That Would Limit Economic Opportunity for American Entrepreneurs, Including Immigrants Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (NY-07) today wrote to U.S. Small B more

READOUT: Heinrich, Lujan Meet with New Mexicans Affected by Severe Flooding in Ruidoso

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * READOUT: Heinrich, Lujan Meet with New Mexicans Affected by Severe Flooding in Ruidoso * PHOTOS & VIDEO RUIDOSO, N.M. - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) met with New Mexicans affected by severe flash flooding in Ruidoso, received an update on the disaster and future recovery efforts, and delivered supplies to flood victims. PHOTO: U.S. Senators Martin Heinri more

Reed: Instead of Lowering Prices, Trumponomics is Increasing Inflation

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Instead of Lowering Prices, Trumponomics is Increasing Inflation * WASHINGTON, DC -- As Trump's irresponsible tariff taxes and reckless trade wars cause inflation to surge and continue to push up the price of many goods - including clothing, furniture, groceries, and large appliances, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: "President Trump is forcing Americans to pay more

Rep. Adams Slams USDA for Cutting Funding for Rural Business Centers Supporting Farmers

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Slams USDA for Cutting Funding for Rural Business Centers Supporting Farmers * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, released a statement calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reinstate funding for Regional Food Business Centers (RFBCs). The USDA froze funds for the program in Januar more

Rep. Austin Scott on HASC Passage of FY26 NDAA

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott on HASC Passage of FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing out of committee last night by a vote of 55-2. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DoD) policies and authorizes funding leve more

Rep. Crank Votes in Favor of National Defense Authorization Act; Advances Peace Through Strength Agenda

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Votes in Favor of National Defense Authorization Act; Advances Peace Through Strength Agenda * WASHINGTON - Last night, Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted to advance the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House Armed Services Committee and to the House Floor for consideration. The National Defense Authorization Act focuses on reforming our nation's brok more

Rep. Dan Goldman Moves to Subpoena Pam Bondi and Kash Patel Over Epstein Files in Homeland Security Committee Hearing

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Moves to Subpoena Pam Bondi and Kash Patel Over Epstein Files in Homeland Security Committee Hearing * As Republicans Try to Distract Americans, Goldman and Committee Dems Ignore Bait and Focus on Real Accountability Goldman: "Many people are saying Donald Trump is in the Epstein files and that there are pictures of him with topless women. The American people deserve answers, a more

Rep. Harris and Sen. Blackburn Lead Fight to Repeal the NEA Congressional Charter

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Harris and Sen. Blackburn Lead Fight to Repeal the NEA Congressional Charter * WASHINGTON, DC -- On Wednesday, Representative Mark Harris (R-NC) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act to revoke the congressional charter of the nation's largest teachers union. Last week, the NEA voted to fight against President "Trump's embrac more

Rep. Jackson Secures Major Victories for TX-13 During the NDAA Markup for Fiscal Year 2026

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Secures Major Victories for TX-13 During the NDAA Markup for Fiscal Year 2026 * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) championed Texas' defense priorities during the House Armed Services Committee's markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. The legislation passed out of committee with strong support, 55-2, and is expected to be conside more

Rep. Jim Costa Leads Push to Release Federal Funds for Crime Victims and Survivors

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jim Costa Leads Push to Release Federal Funds for Crime Victims and Survivors Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), co-founder and co-chair of the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus (CSJC), is leading a push with 33 lawmakers calling on the Trump Administration to immediately release long-delayed funding allocations under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). "With the FY 2025 program year already underw more

Rep. McBride Presses Trump Administration on State Department Cuts to Anti-Trafficking, Slush Fund Spending

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McBride Presses Trump Administration on State Department Cuts to Anti-Trafficking, Slush Fund Spending * WASHINGTON, DC -- During today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the Trump Administration's proposed FY26 State Department budget, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) raised sharp concerns about staffing cuts to the State Department's anti-trafficking office, the dismantling of U more

Rep. McGuire Votes for Committee Passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Rep. McGuire Votes for Committee Passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) through the House Committee on Armed Services. This NDAA enhances peace through strength, reforms defense acquisition, improves servicemembers' quality of life, expedites more

Rep. Mike Levin Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Reintroduce Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill: The Dignity Act

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Reintroduce Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill: The Dignity Act * July 15, 2025 Washington, D.C.--Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) joined Reps. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), along with 17 of their colleagues, to reintroduce a historic, bipartisan immigration bill: the Dignity Act of 2025. After more than two years of nego more

Rep. Norcross Secures Priorities to Invest in South Jersey, Increase National Defense Innovation as NDAA Advances

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Secures Priorities to Invest in South Jersey, Increase National Defense Innovation as NDAA Advances * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee and Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ), advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authori more

Rep. Panetta Cosponsors Legislation to Crack Down on Political Crypto Corruption and Protect Public Trust

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Cosponsors Legislation to Crack Down on Political Crypto Corruption and Protect Public Trust * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced his cosponsorship of two pieces of legislation to hold public officials accountable and protect investors from political abuse of digital assets. Rep. Panetta officially cosponsored the Modern Emoluments and Malfea more

Rep. Pat Fallon Statement on HASC Passage of FY 2026 NDAA

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pat Fallon Statement on HASC Passage of FY 2026 NDAA * WASHINGTON, DC - In response to the House Armed Services Committee's 55-2 vote in favor of passing the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, Military Personnel Subcommittee Chairman, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) commented: "The FY 2026 NDAA delivers on the principle of peace through strength that President Trump has made a cornerst more

Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against NDAA Due to Lack of Constraints on Military's Role in Domestic Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against NDAA Due to Lack of Constraints on Military's Role in Domestic Law Enforcement * Following the lack of meaningful reforms and constraints to the Insurrection Act and the Posse Comitatus Act, Rep. Sara Jacobs voted against the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: "Like so many Americans, I'm more

Rep. Steube and Sen. Moody Introduce Stop GAPS Act

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube and Sen. Moody Introduce Stop GAPS Act U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) this week introduced the House companion bill to the Stop Government Abandonment and Placement Scandals Act of 2025 (Stop GAPS Act), first introduced this Congress by Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.). The Stop GAPS Act will reform the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) under the Department of Health and Human more

Rep. Titus Leads NV Delegation Democrats' Effort to Restore FEMA Funding that Keeps Our Communities Safe

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Titus Leads NV Delegation Democrats' Effort to Restore FEMA Funding that Keeps Our Communities Safe * Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today led Nevada's Congressional Democratic Delegation in urging U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to administer FEMA's Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grants which have been delayed under the Trump Administration. "We are writing t more

Rep. Tokuda Defends Hawaii Priorities in Markup of Annual Defense Policy Bill

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Defends Hawaii Priorities in Markup of Annual Defense Policy Bill Last night, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to send H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, to the full House of Representatives. If enacted into law, this NDA more

Representative Tran Advances Critical National Security Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Advances Critical National Security Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) voted to advance the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House Armed Services Committee. The bill, which authorizes $882.6 billion in discretionary defense spending, includes multiple provisions supported by Tran to more

Representatives Torres and Ruiz Condemn DHS for Blocking Congressional Oversight of Detention Centers

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Torres and Ruiz Condemn DHS for Blocking Congressional Oversight of Detention Centers * Congressional Lawmakers Demand End to Illegal Obstruction and Partisan Discrimination at DHS Facilities Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem condemning D more

Republicans Reject Subpoena of Kristi Noem, Shielding Her From Answering for Her Multiple Failures

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Republicans Reject Subpoena of Kristi Noem, Shielding Her from Answering for Her Multiple Failures Today, during a performative Homeland Security Committee hearing put on by Republicans to attack religious organizations, charities, and non-governmental organizations - instead of conducting oversight of the Trump admin more

Ricketts, Colleagues Call for a Stable Regulatory Environment to Win the A.I. Race

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Colleagues Call for a Stable Regulatory Environment to Win the A.I. Race * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) led a group of colleagues in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on shaping regulations to position the United States as the world capital of artificial intelligence (AI). The letter calls for the administration to release a rule that cr more

Risch on Committee Passage of 5 Additional Trump Nominees, 48 in Total

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Risch on Committee Passage of 5 Additional Trump Nominees, 48 in Total U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below after the Committee passed the nominations of Anjani Sinha for ambassador to Singapore; Jeffrey Bartos for representative to the United Nations for Man more

Risch Opening Statement at State Department Reform Hearing

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Risch Opening Statement at State Department Reform Hearing U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled, "Reforming the State Department to Compete in the 21st Century". "Secretary Rigas, thank you for being here with u more

Rosen Helps Introduce Bill Requiring ICE, Immigration Enforcement Agents to Clearly Identify Themselves

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Bill Requiring ICE, Immigration Enforcement Agents to Clearly Identify Themselves * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce legislation that would prohibit ICE officers and other federal immigration agents from concealing their identity during routine immigration enforcement operations. The VISIBLE Act requires these officers to clearly identify themse more

Rosen, Cortez Masto Demand Trump Administration Release Nearly $7 Billion for K-12 Education

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Cortez Masto Demand Trump Administration Release Nearly $7 Billion for K-12 Education * Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) joined Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) in a letter to the U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanding answers over the Trump administration's decision to withhold nearly $7 billion in federal funding for K-12 more

Rounds Secures National Defense Victories in Senate Armed Services Committee's Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Secures National Defense Victories in Senate Armed Services Committee's Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA Committee version of the bill authorizes $406 million for projects in South Dakota, $3.4 billion for B-21 procurement * U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, released the following statement on more

Sanchez: Brazil trade investigation politically motivated, anti-democratic

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez: Brazil trade investigation politically motivated, anti-democratic * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez released the following statement in response to the Trump administration announcing a Section 301 trade investigation of Brazil: "It is unacceptable that President Trump is weaponizing the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and Sect more

Schakowsky, Jayapal, Raskin, Senate Colleagues Fight for Children's Fundamental Right to a Healthy, Livable Planet

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Jayapal, Raskin, Senate Colleagues Fight for Children's Fundamental Right to a Healthy, Livable Planet * Full Text of Resolution (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) led over 40 Representatives in the introduction of a new resolution to protect the fundamental rights of the nation's children to a saf more

Schatz: Congress Controls Purse Strings, Not Trump

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz: Congress Controls Purse Strings, Not Trump * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, today urged his colleagues to reject President Donald Trump's efforts to enact a harmful $9 billion cut to foreign aid and public broadcasting. The Republican rescissions bill would devastate public TV and rad more

Schmidt, Armed Services Committee Advance Transformational Defense Bill

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Schmidt, Armed Services Committee Advance Transformational Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee advanced H.R. 3838, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year's NDAA overhauls the Department of Defense's acquisition process, allowing the American military to quickly an more

Sen. Cruz: Americans Want a Transportation System That Is Fast, Convenient, Reliable, and Safe

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Americans Want a Transportation System That Is Fast, Convenient, Reliable, and Safe In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised President Trump and Secretary Duffy for making safety the top priority at the Department of Transportation more

Sen. Ossoff Demands Answers on Report That CDC Program to Prevent Fentanyl Overdoses Has Been Frozen

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Demands Answers on Report That CDC Program to Prevent Fentanyl Overdoses Has Been Frozen * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement in response to an NPR report This is an external link that the Trump Administration has frozen funding for the CDC's efforts to prevent fentanyl overdoses. "There isn't a family or community in Georgia that hasn't been tou more

Sen. Ossoff Presses USDA, State of Georgia to Finalize Long-Awaited Hurricane Relief for Georgia Farmers as Passed by Congress Last December

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Presses USDA, State of Georgia to Finalize Long-Awaited Hurricane Relief for Georgia Farmers as Passed by Congress Last December * Washington, D.C. -- As the State of Georgia and the Trump Administration's USDA are still negotiating a block grant agreement for Federal hurricane relief passed by Congress last December, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff continues fighting for Georgia's farmers. Toda more

Sen. Rick Scott Thanks President Trump and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz for Protecting Health Care for Vulnerable Americans; Encourages Admin to Stop Blue-State Abuse

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Thanks President Trump and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz for Protecting Health Care for Vulnerable Americans; Encourages Admin to Stop Blue-State Abuse * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), thanking him and President Trump for their continued commitment to protecting critical heal more

Senate & House Education Leaders Statement on Trump Admin Illegally Moving Department of Education Programs to DOL as Part of Its Efforts to Dismantle the Department

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senate & House Education Leaders Statement on Trump Admin Illegally Moving Department of Education Programs to DOL as Part of Its Efforts to Dismantle the Department * ICYMI : Murray, DeLauro, Scott, Baldwin Call on Department of Education to Immediately Cease Illegal Plan to Transfer Career and Technical Education Program Responsibilities to Labor Department Washington, D.C. -- Today, Vice Cha more

Senate & House Education Leaders Statement on Trump Admin Illegally Moving Department of Education Programs to DOL as Part of Its Efforts to Dismantle the Department

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Senate & House Education Leaders Statement on Trump Admin Illegally Moving Department of Education Programs to DOL as Part of Its Efforts to Dismantle the Department ICYMI: Murray, DeLauro, Scott, Baldwin Call on Department of Education to Immediately Cease Illegal Plan to Transfer Career and Technical Education Program Responsibi more

Senate Passes Van Orden Bill to Help Veterans Keep Their Homes

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Van Orden Bill to Help Veterans Keep Their Homes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, applauded the Senate's passage of his bill, H.R. 1815 - the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act. This legislation establishes a permanent partial claims program within the VA Home Loan Program more

Senate Sends Veteran Homeowner Foreclosure Relief, Homelessness Prevention Bill to President Trump's Desk

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Senate Sends Veteran Homeowner Foreclosure Relief, Homelessness Prevention Bill to President Trump's Desk Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-Calif.), and Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Ranking Member Richard Blumentha more

Senate Sends Veteran Homeowner Foreclosure Relief, Homelessness Prevention Bill to President Trump's Desk

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Senate Sends Veteran Homeowner Foreclosure Relief, Homelessness Prevention Bill to President Trump's Desk Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-Calif.), and Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn. more

Senator Coons statement on President Trump's decision to allow the export of advanced AI chips to China

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons statement on President Trump's decision to allow the export of advanced AI chips to China * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced it would allow Nvidia to resume selling its H20 advanced computer chips to Chinese customers: "President Trump's decision today hands China cutting-edge technology that more

Senator Eric Schmitt Discusses Joe Biden's Autopen Presidency, Calls for Passage of President Trump's Rescissions Package on the Faulkner Focus

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Eric Schmitt Discusses Joe Biden's Autopen Presidency, Calls for Passage of President Trump's Rescissions Package on the Faulkner Focus WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News' Faulkner Focus to discuss the ongoing investigation into Joe Biden's autopen presidency and the rescissions package he is leading in the Senate. Senator Schmitt on the Unfolding Investigat more

Senator Marshall Hosts HHS Secretary Kennedy & USDA Secretary Rollins for First 'MAHA' Roundtable

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Hosts HHS Secretary Kennedy & USDA Secretary Rollins for First 'MAHA' Roundtable * Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) hosted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, alongside farmers from across the country and agriculture experts, for the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) ro more

Senator Murray Statement on Federal Arrests of Spokane Residents for Protests Against ICE

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Statement on Federal Arrests of Spokane Residents for Protests Against ICE * ICYMI from June: Senator Murray Statement on Protests in Response to Immigration Arrests in Spokane Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the news, reported by the Spokesman-Review, that federal a more

Senator Schmitt Calls for Passage of President Trump's Rescissions Package on Senate Floor

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Senator Schmitt Calls for Passage of President Trump's Rescissions Package on Senate Floor Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt called for passage of President Trump's rescissions package to claw back wasteful spending and restore trust for the American people. Schmitt is leading the package in the Senate. Senator Schmitt's remarks as prepared for delivery: - "I r more

Senator Schmitt Discusses President Trump's Successful America First Trade Agenda, Rescissions Package on CNN

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Discusses President Trump's Successful America First Trade Agenda, Rescissions Package on CNN U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on CNN's The Source to discuss President Trump's America First economic plan and the rescissions package he is leading in the Senate. Senator Schmitt on President Trump's Trade Policy: "No, I think what was excluded from the numbers is that fuel pr more

Senator Schmitt Slams Radicals for Attacking ICE Agents on the Ingraham Angle

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Slams Radicals for Attacking ICE Agents on the Ingraham Angle * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News' Ingraham Angle to discuss the concerning rise in violence against ICE agents and his bill to increase penalties for those who attack agents. Watch the full interview HERE. Schmitt on the Rise of Violence Against ICE Agents: "They need to be prosec more

Sherrill Votes to Pass Bipartisan NDAA to Strengthen National Security and Protect Service Members

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Votes to Pass Bipartisan NDAA to Strengthen National Security and Protect Service Members * Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), former Navy helicopter pilot and member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured over $20 million in additional funds for Picatinny Arsenal programs and the New Jersey innovation economy in a mark-up of the National Defense Authoriz more

Smith Praises Trump Administration for Delivering Updated Social Security Benefits to Seniors Ahead of Schedule

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Praises Trump Administration for Delivering Updated Social Security Benefits to Seniors Ahead of Schedule Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it has sent 3.1 million payments to Social Security beneficiaries who were owed retroactive benefits and updated mont more

Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Trump Administration's Destruction of Emergency Food Aid

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Trump Administration's Destruction of Emergency Food Aid * "As a father, a son, and as someone who has seen hunger's impact up close, I am appalled and heartbroken by the Trump administration's decision to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of life-saving emergency food rather than deliver it to starving children and families across the globe. more

Stefanik Advances Historic Results for Fort Drum, Rome Labs, Upstate New York, the North Country, and America in the National Defense Bill

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Advances Historic Results for Fort Drum, Rome Labs, Upstate New York, the North Country, and America in the National Defense Bill * Washington, D.C. -- Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 out of the Committee. "Today, more

The One Big Beautiful Bill Slashes Seniors' Tax Burden

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * The One Big Beautiful Bill Slashes Seniors' Tax Burden * Washington, D.C.-- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers on President Trump's promise to seniors, providing significant tax relief to low- and middle-income seniors with a bonus exemption on top of other significant tax relief. "This legislation reflects our commitment to care for our seniors, ensuring low- and middle-income senior citizens re more

Thune: Republicans Target Egregious Misuses of Taxpayer Dollars

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Thune: Republicans Target Egregious Misuses of Taxpayer Dollars "If [Democrats] really support eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse, they can join Republicans and pass this legislation." * 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, since day one, the Trump admin more

Thune: Republicans' Bill Is a Big Win for Working Families

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Republicans' Bill Is a Big Win for Working Families * 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, later today the Senate will begin consideration of the Trump administration's rescissions package. "Reining in waste, fraud, more

Transportation Secretary Duffy Highlights ATC Modernization, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, American Shipbuilding at T&I Hearing

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Transportation Secretary Duffy Highlights ATC Modernization, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, American Shipbuilding at T&I Hearing The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today held a hearing with Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy, whose testimony ranged from the Trump Administratio more

Tuberville Introduces Dr. Brian Christine of Mountain Brook in Senate HELP Hearing

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Introduces Dr. Brian Christine of Mountain Brook in Senate HELP Hearing * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced Dr. Brian Christine during his nomination hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP). President Trump nominated Dr. Christine of Mountain Brook, Alabama to be Assistant Secretary for Health at the Departmen more

Tuberville, Britt Call for an End to Biden Labor Rule

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Britt Call for an End to Biden Labor Rule * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) in sending a letter to President Trump requesting his Administration rescind the Biden Administration's final rule mandating Project Labor Agreements for federal construction projects. "The nation's builders union and nonunion alike deserve a level pl more

Turner Leads Congressional Objection to Department of Defense Unauthorized Pauses in Military Aid to Ukraine

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Turner Leads Congressional Objection to Department of Defense Unauthorized Pauses in Military Aid to Ukraine * $400 Million for Continued Military Support also included in Committee-Passed Bill Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Michael R. Turner (OH-10), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, filed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) stat more

U.S. Senator Katie Britt's Bill Protecting Alabama Fishermen Passes Senate

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt's Bill Protecting Alabama Fishermen Passes Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) applauded the Senate for passing the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, bipartisan legislation she led with Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii). The bill would direct the National In more

Van Orden Applauds Committee Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Applauds Committee Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House Armed Services Committee: "Under the Biden administration, the world was a much mor more

VIDEO: Blackburn Details Wasteful Government Spending, Highlighting Need for Senate to Pass Rescissions Package

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Details Wasteful Government Spending, Highlighting Need for Senate to Pass Rescissions Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor detailing the need for the U.S. Senate to pass the $9 billion rescissions package to eliminate wasteful government spending. Click here to download Senator Blackburn's remarks on the more

Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor to Slam Republican Defunding of Faith-Based Organizations

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor to Slam Republican Defunding of Faith-Based Organizations * BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), spoke on the Senate floor slamming President Trump and congressional Republicans' rescissions package, which includes massive cuts to funding more

Warren Delivers Remarks at Exchequer Club on State of Economy

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Warren Delivers Remarks at Exchequer Club on State of Economy Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, delivered a speech at the Exchequer Club on the state of the economy, the bipartisan tradition of hollowing out the more

Warren, Moskowitz, Blumenthal, Raskin, Stansbury Introduce New Bill to Rein in Potential Corruption Through Presidential Library Donations

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Moskowitz, Blumenthal, Raskin, Stansbury Introduce New Bill to Rein in Potential Corruption Through Presidential Library Donations * Special interests seemingly seeking favors from Donald Trump have funneled hundreds of millions of dollars into Trump's presidential library Recent Paramount settlement, $400M Qatari jet gift raise questions about potential influence-peddling Bill more

Warren: Nobody is Fooled by Trump's Pretext to Fire Powell

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Warren: Nobody is Fooled by Trump's Pretext to Fire Powell Remarks prepared for speech at Exchequer Club * Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, in her speech at the Exchequer Club about President Trump's economic more

WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Opposes Trump-Backed Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Opposes Trump-Backed Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid * "This isn't how we move forward. It's how we fall behind" Last night, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly took to the Senate floor to oppose the Trump-backed proposal to cut over $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting--funding that supports local PBS and NPR stations--and $8.3 billion from inte more

WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Backs Amendment to Hold Hegseth Accountable for SignalGate and Mishandling Classified Info

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Backs Amendment to Hold Hegseth Accountable for SignalGate and Mishandling Classified Info * WASHINGTON, DC -- During the House Armed Services Committee's markup of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) spoke in strong support of an amendment that would hold the Pentagon accountable for reviewing and certifying secure pro more

WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Defends Picatinny Workers, Slams Trump's Civil Service Cuts as a Threat to National Security

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Defends Picatinny Workers, Slams Trump's Civil Service Cuts as a Threat to National Security * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is pushing back against the Trump administration's latest plan to gut the Department of Defense's civilian workforce, warning that proposed civil service cuts would undermine national security and devastate North Jersey's econ more

WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Slams Hegseth's Unilateral Freezes on Ukraine Aid, Backs Amendment to Prevent Future Delays

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Slams Hegseth's Unilateral Freezes on Ukraine Aid, Backs Amendment to Prevent Future Delays * WASHINGTON, DC -- As Secretary Hegseth's reckless mismanagement of the Pentagon continues to endanger American allies and undermine global stability, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is standing in the breach. During the House Armed Services Committee's markup of the FY2026 Nat more

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Raises Alarm on Emil Bove's Nomination & Loyalty to Trump Over the Law

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Raises Alarm on Emil Bove's Nomination & Loyalty to Trump Over the Law * "He wants people like Emil Bove on the court in the future who will do his bidding no matter what." View the full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the latest controversial Trump nominee, Emil Bove, who more

Where Do Groups Stand on Dangerous Republican-led Crypto Bills? Keep Reading.

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Where Do Groups Stand on Dangerous Republican-led Crypto Bills? Keep Reading. AFL-CIO (largest labor union in U.S.): So-called CLARITY and GENIUS Acts "pose risks to both retirement funds and to the overall financial stability of the U.S. economy." "We need to make sure that the financial system is stable instead of creat more

Wyden Votes 'No' on FY26 Intelligence Authorization Act for Removing Critical Oversight of Intelligence Agencies

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Votes 'No' on FY26 Intelligence Authorization Act for Removing Critical Oversight of Intelligence Agencies * U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced that he voted against the 2026 Intelligence Authorization Act, which removed essential oversight of government intelligence and surveillance programs and passed the Senate Intelligence Committee Tuesday evening. "It's legislative malpractice to re more

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