WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Amo, Ross Lead 88 Democrats in Opposing Trump's Cuts to EPA Office Keeping Americans' Air Clean and Water Safe * Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC) led 88 of their colleagues in demanding answers as to why President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrato  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Introducing ETHICS Act to Ban Congressional Stock Trading * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) partnered with his bipartisan colleagues to reintroduce the Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act, landmark bipartisan legislation to prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, BICAMERAL COLLEAGUES URGE HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT TO INVESTIGATE ARRESTS, DETENTION, AND DEPORTATION OF U.S. CITIZENS * SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), along with Representative Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), in leading 49 Congressional Democrats in writing to the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Castor Introduces Bill to Ban Utility Companies from Manipulating Elections, Misleading Voters * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) reintroduced legislation to prohibit utility companies from using ratepayer dollars to fund political activities, including the use of 'dark money' to fund 'ghost candidates' and undermine public trust. Florida households already face some of the highest electric bill  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-FL, has introduced the Ethics in Energy Act of 2025, a legislative measure aimed at prohibiting utilities from passing on expenses related to political influence activities to their ratepayers. This bill seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in the energy sector, ensuring that consumers are not burdened by costs associated with lobbying and political expenditures. The proposed legislation directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FER  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Sylvia R. Garcia, D-TX, has introduced the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act, aimed at ensuring the humane treatment of pregnant and postpartum women in immigration detention. The legislation seeks to implement strict prohibitions on the use of restraints and aims to establish a presumption of release for detained noncitizens who are pregnant or recently gave birth. This bill addresses a pressing humanitarian issue within the immigration system by mandat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-CA, has introduced the Enhance Access to SNAP Act of 2025, aiming to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. This legislation seeks to eliminate certain eligibility disqualifications that presently prevent many students in higher education from accessing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, many students enrolled at least half-time in institutions of higher education face restrictions barring them from SNAP, despite their e  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-WA, has introduced the College for All Act, aimed at eliminating tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students attending public colleges and universities across the United States. The legislation seeks to create a federal-state partnership that would relieve financial burdens on students, ensuring accessible higher education for all. The College for All Act is a response to the rising costs of higher education, which have left many students deter  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Henry C. Hank Johnson, Jr., D-GA, has introduced the Restoring Artistic Protection Act of 2025, a legislation designed to limit the admissibility of defendants' creative or artistic expressions in legal proceedings. This bill seeks to safeguard artistic expression from being misused as incriminating evidence against individuals in both criminal and civil cases. The motivation behind the bill arises from concerns over the increasing use of creative works, such as music  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-IL, has introduced the Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act aimed at prohibiting members of Congress, along with their spouses and dependent children, from trading or owning stocks. This legislation seeks to enhance transparency and prevent potential conflicts of interest among lawmakers while they serve. The ETHICS Act is positioned against the backdrop of growing public concern regarding the intersection of politica  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Summer L. Lee, D-PA, has introduced the College Athlete Right to Organize Act, aiming to establish collective bargaining rights for college athletes across the country. The bill seeks to enhance the labor rights of these athletes, ensuring they can negotiate terms of their employment and secure fair compensation under a legal framework similar to that of traditional employees. The legislation stems from growing concerns regarding the exploitation of college athletes,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-CA, has introduced a bill aimed at amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain long-term residents of the United States with access to valuable immigration benefits. This initiative seeks to recognize the contributions of individuals who have established their lives in the U.S. over many years. The bill, titled Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929, modifies section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-RI, has introduced the Protected Time Off Act, a landmark piece of legislation aiming to mandate paid annual leave for employees across the United States. This bill seeks to enhance workers' rights by requiring employers to provide a minimum of one hour of paid leave for every 25 hours worked, thereby allowing employees to earn and utilize time off for personal reasons without penalty. The introduction of this bill comes at a time when many American   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-MN, has introduced the End Polluter Welfare Act, a legislative measure aimed at eliminating various federal subsidies that support fossil fuel production. This bill seeks to redirect financial incentives away from fossil fuels and toward greener energy alternatives, with the intention of mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable energy sources. The End Polluter Welfare Act proposes a comprehensive overhaul of tax provisions and financial suppor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Scott H. Peters, D-CA, has introduced the Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, designed to implement crucial safety measures for gas pipeline systems by enforcing a final rule from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) focusing on leak detection and repair. Leak detection is vital for preventing environmental damage and ensuring public safety. The legislation mandates the enforcement of PHMSA's rule, originally issued on Jan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-MA, has introduced the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act of 2025, aimed at ensuring affordable abortion care and coverage for all individuals regardless of income, insurance, or personal circumstances. This legislation addresses the growing concern over inequities in access to reproductive health services, particularly in light of recent state-level abortion restrictions. The bill seeks to dismantle longstanding barriers that  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-MA, has introduced the Freedom to Move Act aimed at creating a grant program to support fare-free public transportation across the United States. This initiative seeks to alleviate financial burdens on low-income individuals and enhance public transit systems, thereby improving accessibility and community livability. The Freedom to Move Act proposes that the Secretary of Transportation implement a competitive grant program targeting state, county, a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Amo Lead 88 Democrats in Opposing Trump's Cuts to EPA Office Keeping Americans' Air Clean and Water Safe * House Science, Space, and Technology Energy Subcommittee Ranking Member Deborah Ross (D-NC) and House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) led 88 of their colleagues in demanding answers as to why President Donald Trump and Environme  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * The Far-Left Mob is Coming for Hakeem Jeffries * A radical rebellion is bubbling deep within the Democrat Party, and no one is safe, not even so-called "Leader" Hakeem Jeffries. The last time a mutiny like this hit the party, heavyweight leaders were toppled by the far-left, paving the way for figures like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. Now, Jeffries faces the same threat, with Democrat Party   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Kelly, Padilla, Correa, Goldman Lead Push for Homeland Security Department to Investigate Arrests, Detention, and Deportation of U.S. Citizens * Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), along with Representatives Lou Correa (D-Calif.) and Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) led 48 Congressional Democrats  more