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Ahead of Government Shutdown, Alsobrooks, Elfreth Introduce Legislation to Protect Essential Federal Workers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Government Shutdown, Alsobrooks, Elfreth Introduce Legislation to Protect Essential Federal Workers WASHINGTON, DC - At a press conference yesterday, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-Md.-03) released legislation, the Help FEDS (Federal Employees During a Shutdown) Act, to support federal employees who would be required to work without pay during a g more

Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. * After releasing a 54-page report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. September 30, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC - Another week of RFK Jr.'s reign, another week of bad actions that will harm more

Amid Looming Government Shutdown, Health Care Crisis and ICE Activity, Duckworth Hosts Telephone Town Hall

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Looming Government Shutdown, Health Care Crisis and ICE Activity, Duckworth Hosts Telephone Town Hall * September 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) last night hosted a telephone town hall for more than 8,500 Illinoisans to answer constituents' questions and discuss how Democrats repeatedly urged Republicans to work across the aisle on a bipartisan bill to more

Ansari, Huffman, Raskin Co-Lead Resolution Defending Separation of Church and State

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Huffman, Raskin Co-Lead Resolution Defending Separation of Church and State * WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced a resolution that honors the fundamental American principle of the separation of church and state. The lawmakers are proud to defend the Founders' vision of a country in which everyone is free more

Babin Statement on Impending Government Shutdown: "Delivering Results, Not Political Theater"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Babin Statement on Impending Government Shutdown: "Delivering Results, Not Political Theater" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement as Democrats recklessly drive the nation toward a government shutdown at midnight: "Democrats are holding the government hostage to force through $1.5 trillion in radical pet projects. House Republicans did our job. W more

Barrasso Demands Democrats Drop Far-Left Shutdown Ransom

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Demands Democrats Drop Far-Left Shutdown Ransom * "Republicans are fighting for veterans, service members, law enforcement, Border Patrol agents, seniors, and rural hospitals. Democrats are willing to shut down the government for illegal immigrants, climate extremism, and wasteful Washington spending." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today s more

Barrasso, Lummis Join Wyoming Miners at Event Announcing New Policies to Unleash Wyoming Coal

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Lummis Join Wyoming Miners at Event Announcing New Policies to Unleash Wyoming Coal * The Trump administration announced new policies aimed at expanding America's coal industry and reworking Biden-era regulations harmful to coal production and power plants. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., released the following statements after attending more

Barrasso: The American People Deserve to Know What Democrats Are Demanding

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: The American People Deserve to Know What Democrats Are Demanding * "Let's be honest. Democrats have a political problem. The far-left demands a shutdown. Their caucus is divided. The American people overwhelmingly want their government to remain open." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to condemn Senate Minorit more

Barrett Defers Pay as Democrats Threaten to Shut Down the Government

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Defers Pay as Democrats Threaten to Shut Down the Government * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) directed the House of Representatives to withhold his pay should a lapse in appropriations result in a shutdown of the federal government at midnight tonight. Barrett noted that more than 5,000 federal employees live in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, none of who more

Bennet Introduces NDAA Amendment to Ensure Intelligence Support for Ukraine

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Introduces NDAA Amendment to Ensure Intelligence Support for Ukraine * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) directing the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence to continue sharing information, intelligence, and more

Bennet, Booker, 40 Democratic Colleagues Urge State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Booker, 40 Democratic Colleagues Urge State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and 40 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reverse the State Department's misguided decision last month to suspend issuanc more

Beyer To Honor Former Career USAID Civil Servant at Annual Women's Conference

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer To Honor Former Career USAID Civil Servant at Annual Women's Conference * Rep. Don Beyer today announced that Nancy Eslick, who most recently served as Senior Deputy Assistant to the Administrator of the Resilience, Environment & Food Security (REFS) Bureau at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will receive the Clara Mortenson Beyer Women and Children First Award at more

Blumenthal & Goldman Announce Legislation to Protect Against Political Prosecutions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Goldman Announce Legislation to Protect Against Political Prosecutions * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Following the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey at the personal direction of President Donald Trump and reports that the Department of Justice is drafting plans to investigate progressive organizations, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Dan Go more

Booker Leads 41 Democratic Colleagues in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Leads 41 Democratic Colleagues in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. \-- Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led 41 of his Democratic colleagues, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern and demanding an explanation over the State Departm more

Brown Calls for Trump Administration to Restore Millions in Terminated Education Grants for Ohio Students

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Calls for Trump Administration to Restore Millions in Terminated Education Grants for Ohio Students * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) led a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Education calling for millions in terminated federal grants that benefit low-income students be restored. The letter was co-signed by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congresswoman Joyce B more

Bynum, Neguse Introduce Bill to Protect Firefighters During a Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum, Neguse Introduce Bill to Protect Firefighters During a Government Shutdown * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) introduced the Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act to protect all federal firefighters, including wildland firefighters, during a government shutdown. If Republicans fail to hold a vote on a continuing resolution more

Cantwell Joins 41 Democratic Colleagues in Urging Rubio to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians from Gaza

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Joins 41 Democratic Colleagues in Urging Rubio to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians from Gaza * 09.30.25 ICYMI: Cantwell introduced NDAA Amendment to create a multinational force to facilitate and protect delivery of humanitarian aid WASHINGTON, D.C. \-- Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), joined 41 of her Senate Democratic colleagues in sending a lett more

Carter slams Georgia Senators for voting to shut down the government: They're putting Georgians last

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter slams Georgia Senators for voting to shut down the government: They're putting Georgians last * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement calling on Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) to support a clean continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded through November 21, 2025, and avoid a disastrous Demo more

Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden's Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents Into the Record

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden's Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents into the Record Today, Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine the Biden administration's abuse of the TSA's Quiet Skies Program and ad more

Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden's Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents Into the Record

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden's Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents into the Record Today, Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine the Biden administration's abuse of the TSA's Quiet Skies Program and entered newly obtained documents into the record. The hearing followed an inve more

Congressman Crow Statement on Quantico Meeting

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Statement on Quantico Meeting * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Crow (D-CO-06) issued a statement following President Trump and Secretary of Defense Hegseth's meeting with military leaders at Quantico. In a statement, Congressman Crow said: "I went to war three times for this country. I served under some of America's finest military leaders, many of whom attended today's addres more

Congressman Dan Goldman and Senator Richard Blumenthal Announce Legislation to Reform Justice Department and Prevent Political Prosecutions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman and Senator Richard Blumenthal Announce Legislation to Reform Justice Department and Prevent Political Prosecutions * 'Preventing Political Prosecutions Act' Would Establish Institutional Guardrails on Coordination Between White House and Department of Justice; Create Private Right of Action; Strengthen Inspector General Oversight Read Provisions of the Act Here (link i more

Congressman Guthrie Calls on Senate Democrats to Vote to Keep Government Open

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Congressman Guthrie Calls on Senate Democrats to Vote to Keep Government Open * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement ahead of the Democrat Shutdown, which is set to begin at 12:01 AM EST October 1, 2025, barring Democrat action in the Senate. "Earlier this month, House Republicans came together to pass a clean Continuing Resolution to temporarily fund t more

Congressman Keith Self Introduces STOP Shells Act to Codify Trump Administration's Closing of Export Loopholes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces STOP Shells Act to Codify Trump Administration's Closing of Export Loopholes * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the bipartisan Subsidiary Transactions Oversight and Protection (STOP) Shells Act, legislation to strengthen U.S. export controls by ensuring subsidiaries of blacklisted companies cannot evade restrictions designed to protect national security. "Ex more

Congressman Williams Introduces Legislation to Restore Efficiency and Transparency to the ATF

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Introduces Legislation to Restore Efficiency and Transparency to the ATF * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Reducing Unnecessary Slowdowns in Handling (RUSH) Act. This legislation codifies clear, statutory timelines for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to approve license and permit applications. "Under t more

Democrats Introduce CRA Resolution to Overturn Harmful ACA Marketplace Rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Introduce CRA Resolution to Overturn Harmful ACA Marketplace Rule * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and 38 of their Senate colleagues have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn a Trump administration rule making it harder and more expensive f more

Democrats Say the Quiet Part Out Loud: This Shutdown is Coming Because They're Afraid of Their Own Base

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Say the Quiet Part Out Loud: This Shutdown is Coming Because They're Afraid of Their Own Base * WASHINGTON -- House Republicans have passed a clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution to responsibly keep the government open through November 21, giving appropriators time to complete the full-year appropriations process through regular order. President Trump and Republicans in Congress sta more

Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Trump Administration Request for Military Personnel Deployment to Illinois

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Trump Administration Request for Military Personnel Deployment to Illinois * September 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, released the following statement amid reports This link opens in new window or tab. that the Depa more

Durbin Calls For Extension Of ACA Tax Credits To Protect Americans' Access To Health Care As Government Funding Deadline Looms

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Extension Of ACA Tax Credits To Protect Americans' Access To Health Care As Government Funding Deadline Looms * September 30, 2025 The expiration of enhanced Obamacare premium tax credits at the year's end would cause four million Americans to lose health care coverage and millions more to see steep monthly premium increases WASHINGTON - Last night, U.S. Senate Democratic more

Durbin Slams Republican Health Care Affordability Crisis And Their Refusal To Address It In Government Funding Debate

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Republican Health Care Affordability Crisis And Their Refusal To Address It In Government Funding Debate * September 30, 2025 "Donald Trump's cuts are the most heartless cuts of all," Durbin said in a speech on the Senate floor WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech on the Senate floor today highlighting the health care crisis that Pres more

Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Bill * September 30, 2025 The legislation would help protect workers, stop outsourcing jobs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced bipartisan legislation to refor more

Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Bill The legislation would help protect workers, stop outsourcing jobs U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced bipartisan legislatio more

Elfreth, Beyer, Hoyer, Alsobrooks and Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Help Federal Workers During Shutdowns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth, Beyer, Hoyer, Alsobrooks and Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Help Federal Workers During Shutdowns * Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (MD-D) introduced the Help Federal Employees During Shutdowns (Help FEDS) Act. The bill ensures federal employees who are required to work during a government shutdown are eligible to apply for unemployment insurance more

Ernst Names Schumer as Non-Essential Employee of the Year

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Schumer as Non-Essential Employee of the Year * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) called out Chuck Schumer and the Democrats for appeasing the far left rather than delivering for hardworking Americans as they double down on a government shutdown. On the Senate floor, Ernst exposed Schumer's hypocrisy as he threatens a shutdown even after he previously said, "A government more

Ernst Works to Protect Tax Dollars for Truly Small American Businesses

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Ernst Works to Protect Tax Dollars for Truly Small American Businesses U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today spoke on the Senate floor about her work to stand up to Beijing, protect American intellectual property, and put our warfighters first. She pointed out how, ev more

Fedorchak joins National Energy Dominance Council for Advancing America's Beautiful Clean Coal event

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak joins National Energy Dominance Council for Advancing America's Beautiful Clean Coal event * Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) participated in the "Advancing America's Beautiful Clean Coal" event alongside U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, and U.S. Department of Energy Undersecretary W more

Feenstra Announces Communities in 12 Counties in Iowa's 4th Congressional District Newly Designated as Opportunity Zones for Economic Investment

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Announces Communities in 12 Counties in Iowa's 4th Congressional District Newly Designated as Opportunity Zones for Economic Investment * HULL, IOWA - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that communities in 12 counties in Iowa's 4 th Congressional District are newly designated as opportunity zones and thus eligible for economic investment. These expanded designations were m more

Fetterman Statement on Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Fetterman Statement on Government Shutdown Tonight, the federal government will officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the September 30 deadline. U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: "It's a sad day for our nation. "Our government shuts down at midnight. "I voted AYE to extend ACA tax credits because I suppor more

Following Comey Indictment, Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Blatant Politicization Of DOJ

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Following Comey Indictment, Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Blatant Politicization Of DOJ * September 30, 2025 "Is there one Republican Senator in this chamber who gives a damn?" Durbin said in his speech on the Senate floor WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor yesterday, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, repriman more

Following Comey Indictment, Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Blatant Politicization Of DOJ

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Following Comey Indictment, Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Blatant Politicization Of DOJ In a speech on the Senate floor yesterday, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reprimanded the Trump Administration for weaponizing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to attack more

Gallego, Colleagues Urge State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Colleagues Urge State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern and demanding an explanation over the State Department's decision last month to suspend the issuance of temporary medical and humanitarian visas for civilians in more

Gillibrand Statement On New Trump Tariffs On Household Furniture And Other Wood Products

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On New Trump Tariffs On Household Furniture And Other Wood Products * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the tariffs imposed by President Trump on imported lumber, timber, kitchen cabinets, and upholstered furniture: "The cost of living for Americans is far too high, and President Trump is doubling down on that by imposing new ta more

Gillibrand, 41 Democratic Colleagues Urge State Department To Resume Medical And Humanitarian Visas For Civilians in Gaza

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, 41 Democratic Colleagues Urge State Department To Resume Medical And Humanitarian Visas For Civilians in Gaza * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and 39 Senate Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern and demanding an explanation more

Griffith Presides over Pro Forma Session of House

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Presides over Pro Forma Session of House * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to preside over a Pro Forma session. Tonight, pending developments in the U.S. Senate, funding to the federal government will lapse and cause a shutdown. As of this writing, Senate Democrats have refused to keep the government open. Congressman Gri more

Grothman Calls on House Democrats to Keep the Government Open

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman Calls on House Democrats to Keep the Government Open * Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the risk of a government shutdown due to House Democrats' actions: "I am once again calling on Democrats to join Republicans in voting for legislation to ensure the government remains open before tonight's deadline," said Congressman Grothman. "I voted f more

Heinrich, Lujan Welcome Announcement from Pacific Fusion Selecting New Mexico as Site for $1 Billion Fusion Research and Manufacturing Campus

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Welcome Announcement from Pacific Fusion Selecting New Mexico as Site for $1 Billion Fusion Research and Manufacturing Campus * Pacific Fusion's new 225,000 square foot campus will create 200 jobs, further cement New Mexico as a leader in science, innovation, and clean energy WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Nat more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Reacts to Trump and Hegseth Gathering of Military Leaders to Wage Culture Wars

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Reacts to Trump and Hegseth Gathering of Military Leaders to Wage Culture Wars * Washington, D.C. -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's decision to force senior military leaders away from their posts to attend partisan, culture-war speeches from him and more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Warns Trump's Ending of Arms Export Control Rule Will Contribute to U.S. Arms Falling in Illicit Hands Abroad

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Warns Trump's Ending of Arms Export Control Rule Will Contribute to U.S. Arms Falling in Illicit Hands Abroad * Washington, D.C. -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration rescinding a firearms export rule initially issued by the Bide more

Hoyer Statement on Last Day of Service for Federal Employees in the Deferred Resignation Program

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on Last Day of Service for Federal Employees in the Deferred Resignation Program * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement regarding the last day of service for federal employees who took the Deferred Resignation Program (DRP): "Today is the last day of work for 154,000 patriots -- including VA medical practitioners, meat ins more

ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed in the Washington Times: Supporting Made-In-Montana Energy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed in the Washington Times: Supporting Made-In-Montana Energy * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines wrote an opinion piece about how to support Made-In-Montana energy. Read the highlights below. SEN STEVE DAINES: Supporting Made-In-Montana Energy Senator Steve Daines Washington Times September 30 th, 2025 "Unleashing made-in-America energy has been a hallmark priority more

ICYMI: Donalds Named To TIME's Annual TIME100 Next List Of The 100 Leaders Shaping The Future

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Donalds Named To TIME's Annual TIME100 Next List Of The 100 Leaders Shaping The Future * WASHINGTON - This morning, TIME Magazine named Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) to the 2025 "TIME100 Next" list. An expansion of the TIME100 list of most influential people in the world, "TIME100 Next" highlights the 100 emerging leaders from around the world, who are shaping the the next generation o more

ICYMI: Rep. Wilson's Video Statement on Potential Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Wilson's Video Statement on Potential Government Shutdown * Today, September 30, 2025, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following video statement on a potential government shutdown. Click here for Video Link (link is external) Transcript: "Hello, everybody. This is Congresswoman Frederica Wilson here in the nation's Capitol, trying to avert a shutdown. Republicans contr more

ICYMI: Sens. Cruz, Scott: How Trump can fix the Federal Reserve

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sens. Cruz, Scott: How Trump can fix the Federal Reserve * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Examiner published an op-ed by U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) outlining the necessary steps to reform the Federal Reserve. Earlier this year, Cruz and Scott introduced the Fiscal Accountability for Interest on Reserves (FAIR) Act, which would eliminate the Federal Reserve's authority more

ICYMI: Warren Slams Attack by Trump, Carr on Kimmel, Free Speech, Free Press At Spotlight Forum

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warren Slams Attack by Trump, Carr on Kimmel, Free Speech, Free Press At Spotlight Forum * Warren: "If [media giants] are bending the knee so they can get handouts from the government, they need to have a serious conversation with their lawyers." Opening Remarks (YouTube) | Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) delivered opening more

In New Letter to OMB Director Russell Vought, Rep Nadler Demands List of Rules and Laws Deemed Anticompetitive

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * In New Letter to OMB Director Russell Vought, Rep Nadler Demands List of Rules and Laws Deemed Anticompetitive * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought demanding the government release the list of laws and rules de more

In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Deployment Of Military To American Cities, Discredits Narrative That Crime Is Only A 'Blue City' Issue

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Deployment Of Military To American Cities, Discredits Narrative That Crime Is Only A 'Blue City' Issue * September 30, 2025 "As Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I will not sit idly by while this President tramples the Constitution. And I will use every tool at my disposal to reduce crime and protect more

In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Deployment Of Military To American Cities, Discredits Narrative That Crime Is Only A 'Blue City' Issue

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Deployment Of Military To American Cities, Discredits Narrative That Crime Is Only A 'Blue City' Issue U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's Senate Judiciary more

Judiciary Witnesses Expose Manipulated Crime Data, Anti-Victim Judges and Harmful Soft-on-Crime Policies in Democrat-Run Cities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Judiciary Witnesses Expose Manipulated Crime Data, Anti-Victim Judges and Harmful Soft-on-Crime Policies in Democrat-Run Cities In response to questioning from Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), witnesses at today's hearing - including the grandmother of a victim of violent crime, a local policeman, federal off more

Kaine Statement on Meeting of Military Officials at Quantico

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Meeting of Military Officials at Quantico * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump's meeting with military officers at Quantico: "Ordering America's best military leaders to leave their duty stations at the same tim more

Klobuchar, Warren, Colleagues Call for Halt of Argentina Bailout That Will Harm American Farmers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Warren, Colleagues Call for Halt of Argentina Bailout That Will Harm American Farmers Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, led 12 of more

Klobuchar, Warren, Colleagues Call for Halt of Argentina Bailout That Will Harm American Farmers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Warren, Colleagues Call for Halt of Argentina Bailout That Will Harm American Farmers Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, led more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNBC: "HEALTHCARE IS NOT AN EXTRANEOUS ISSUE. IT IS A CENTRAL ISSUE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE."

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNBC: "HEALTHCARE IS NOT AN EXTRANEOUS ISSUE. IT IS A CENTRAL ISSUE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he affirmed Democrats' commitment to protecting the healthcare of the American people in the face of the reckless Republican-caused healthcare crisis. more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "BIGOTRY WILL GET YOU NOWHERE"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "BIGOTRY WILL GET YOU NOWHERE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word where he emphasize that despite the unacceptable bigotry coming from the White House, Democrats will continue to stand firm in support of the healthcare of the American people as Republicans march us toward a government shutdown. more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ATTACK ON REPORTERS IN NEW YORK CITY

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ATTACK ON REPORTERS IN NEW YORK CITY * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security has been shamefully corrupted to focus more on bullying Americans than defending national security. Today a violent assault by masked agents at the 26 Federal Plaza facility in Ne more

Lee Applauds Department of Commerce Rescinding Biden-Era Anti-Firearm Rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Applauds Department of Commerce Rescinding Biden-Era Anti-Firearm Rule * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) applauded the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) today for rescinding a Biden-era anti-firearm rule that imposed onerous export controls on civilian firearms. Reversing this damaging policy will allow American firearm manufacturers to better compete in overseas more

Letlow Supports National Guard Presence in Louisiana

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Supports National Guard Presence in Louisiana * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow released the following statement on Governor Landry's request to President Trump for a National Guard presence to fight crime and protect public safety in Louisiana. "Amid ongoing public safety concerns, I support Governor Landry's request for National Guard assistance to fight crime in Louisian more

Lujan Presses Secretary Kennedy on Major Flaws to Autism Research Program That Jeopardizes Sensitive Health Data and Scientific Integrity

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Presses Secretary Kennedy on Major Flaws to Autism Research Program That Jeopardizes Sensitive Health Data and Scientific Integrity * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) pressed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on major issues regarding the Real-World Data Platform pilot, which is being developed by the National Institutes of Healt more

Lujan: Republicans Pushing Shutdown While Families Face Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: Republicans Pushing Shutdown While Families Face Skyrocketing Health Care Costs * There Were ZERO Government Shutdowns During the Previous Administration, Senate Democratic Majority ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Would More Than Double if Congressional Republicans Fail to Act Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement ahead of a possible R more

Markey Joins Booker, 40 Democratic Colleagues in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Booker, 40 Democratic Colleagues in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * Washington (September 29, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and 40 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern and demanding an explanation over more

Meeks Reacts to Trump and Hegseth Gathering of Military Leaders to Wage Culture Wars

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Reacts to Trump and Hegseth Gathering of Military Leaders to Wage Culture Wars Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's decision to force senior military leaders away from their posts to attend partisan, culture-war speeches from him and Preside more

Moolenaar Backs President Trump's Subsidiaries Export Controls Policy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Moolenaar Backs President Trump's Subsidiaries Export Controls Policy Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China released the following statement in response to President Trump's expansion of U.S. export controls to cover Chinese C more

Most-Favored-Nation Pricing Puts American Patients First and Delivers Fairness in Global Markets

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Most-Favored-Nation Pricing puts American patients first and delivers fairness in global markets Trump takes action to increase access and reduce costs of prescription drugs to Americans * "President Trump's bold action today to address the root causes of the outrageous and unfair prices paid for prescription drugs by Americans are much welcomed and long overdue--the status quo o more

Murphy: The Senate Should Not Fund Democracy's Destruction

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy: The Senate Should Not Fund Democracy's Destruction * WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Monday took to the floor of the U.S. Senate ahead of Tuesday's government funding deadline, arguing that amidst President Trump's authoritarian use of the federal government to suppress political speech, prosecute political enemies, and send in the military to Democrat-run citie more

Neal, Sanchez, Sewell Call on Congress to Reauthorize AGOA

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Neal, Sanchez, Sewell Call on Congress to Reauthorize AGOA Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-CA), and Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri Sewell (D-AL) released the following statement on the importance of reauthorizing the African Gr more

New Warnock Report Finds Trump Admin Delaying Nearly $500 Million in Disaster Aid for Recovering GA Communities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * New Warnock Report Finds Trump Admin Delaying Nearly $500 Million in Disaster Aid for Recovering GA Communities * Following the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Senator Warnock released a report detailing the true cost of the Trump administration's delay in reimbursing Georgia communities for nearly half a billion dollars for recovery efforts Senator Reverend Warnock : "The Trump a more

Padilla Joins 41 Democratic Colleagues in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Joins 41 Democratic Colleagues in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 39 other Democrats in demanding Secretary of State Marco Rubio reverse the State Department's blanket decision last mont more

Padilla, Durbin, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Reject Cash Rewards for January 6 Rioters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Reject Cash Rewards for January 6 Rioters * Senators follow up on previous letter amid reports that insurrectionists are now seeking financial compensation for legal consequences they suffered and requesting DOJ create a special panel to compensate them Senators to AG Pam Bondi: "Using taxpayer funds to refund January more

Peters Statement on Continuing Resolution Vote

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Statement on Continuing Resolution Vote U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement on his vote on the continuing resolution (CR): "In my first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, I fought tooth-and-nail to pass the Affordable Care Act to ensure that families across Michigan could get access to quality, affordable health care coverage. In the years since it was signed more

Powering our Economy: How the Working Families Tax Cut Delivers for the Energy Industry

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Powering our Economy: How the Working Families Tax Cut Delivers for the Energy Industry * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, penned an op-ed in The Washington Times, blasting the Biden-Harris Administration for their egregious energy policies and outlining the energy wins included in the Working Families Tax Cuts bill that Repu more

Ranking Member Markey Statement on Senate Republican-led Decimation of American Innovation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Markey Statement on Senate Republican-led Decimation of American Innovation Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released a statement following his effort to save the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs by passing more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Demands Acting Director Vought Halt Unlawful Plan to Shutter CFPB and Furlough Employees Amid Trump-Republican Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Demands Acting Director Vought Halt Unlawful Plan to Shutter CFPB and Furlough Employees Amid Trump-Republican Government Shutdown Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) more

Ranking Members Maxine Waters and Senator Elizabeth Warren Urge Hill, Scott to Call Up Trump Housing Secretary Turner to Testify Before Congress on Alleged Violations of Fair Housing Laws Exposed By Whistleblowers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Maxine Waters and Senator Elizabeth Warren Urge Hill, Scott to Call Up Trump Housing Secretary Turner to Testify Before Congress on Alleged Violations of Fair Housing Laws Exposed By Whistleblowers Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren more

Ranking Members Padilla, Durbin, Raskin, Jayapal Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Comply with Law Requiring Congressional Consultation on Refugee Admissions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Padilla, Durbin, Raskin, Jayapal Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Comply with Law Requiring Congressional Consultation on Refugee Admissions * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, more

Ranking Members Raskin, Jayapal, Durbin, and Padilla Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Comply With Law Requiring Congressional Consultation on Refugee Admissions

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Jayapal, Durbin, and Padilla Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Comply with Law Requiring Congressional Consultation on Refugee Admissions Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integri more

Ranking Members Subramanyam, Garcia Demand Answers from Secretary Pete Hegseth on Military Leadership Mystery Gathering at Quantico, Virginia

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Subramanyam, Garcia Demand Answers from Secretary Pete Hegseth on Military Leadership Mystery Gathering at Quantico, Virginia * Washington DC - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversights Subcommittee, and Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42) sent a letter to Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding ac more

Reed Condemns Trump-Hegseth Quantico Military Gathering

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Condemns Trump-Hegseth Quantico Military Gathering * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered hundreds of U.S. military leaders from across the world to gather in Quantico, Virginia, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement: "This event was an expensive, da more

Reed: Trump's Bailout of Argentina's Right-Wing President Shortchanges Americans

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump's Bailout of Argentina's Right-Wing President Shortchanges Americans * WASHINGTON, DC - With everyday costs in the U.S. on a tariff-fueled upswing and a federal government shutdown looming, the Trump Administration is sending billions in American taxpayer money to bail out right-wing Argentine President Javier Milei, who once handed Elon Musk a 'bureaucracy chain saw' onstage at the C more

Rep. Andy Barr: Why I'm Introducing Legislation to End Government Shutdowns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andy Barr: Why I'm Introducing Legislation to End Government Shutdowns * Every year, hardworking American families sit around their kitchen tables and make sure their bills are paid. They don't get to "shut down" their household if they miss a deadline. They make adjustments, tighten their belts, and do what's necessary to keep the lights on and food on the table. Congress should be held to the more

Rep. Craig Introduces Legislation to Curb President Trump's Executive Power, Halt Executive Orders During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Introduces Legislation to Curb President Trump's Executive Power, Halt Executive Orders During Shutdown * Craig also reintroduces her bill to stop Members of Congress from being paid until the government reopens WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduced a package of two bills to hold elected officials accountable for shutting down the government. Her Terminati more

Rep. Nancy Mace Wins Major Court Victory And Sanctions Against Attorney Barrett Brewer And Patrick Bryant For Misconduct In Fake Blackmail Court Case

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Wins Major Court Victory And Sanctions Against Attorney Barrett Brewer And Patrick Bryant For Misconduct In Fake Blackmail Court Case * Charleston, SC - September 29, 2025 -- Today, the Charleston County Court of Common Pleas issued an interim order sanctioning Patrick Bryant of GLT2, LLC and his counsel, Barrett Brewer, for abusing the legal system in an attempt to target U.S. more

Rep. Neguse: "Democrats don't work for Donald Trump. We work for the American people."

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse: "Democrats don't work for Donald Trump. We work for the American people." * Washington, D.C. -- As President Trump drives America closer to a government shutdown, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) joined MSNBC's Morning Joe to underscore the stakes should Congressional Republicans decide to continue down this reckless path. JONATHAN LEMIRE, MSNBC HOST: Let's bring in Assistan more

Rep. Panetta Urges Against Israeli Annexation of West Bank

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Urges Against Israeli Annexation of West Bank * Washington, DC - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and his congressional colleagues wrote a letter to Israeli leadership expressing opposition to possible unilateral annexation of the West Bank. Rep. Panetta joined 179 House Democrats, a Majority of the caucus, putting pressure on the Israeli government to halt possib more

Rep. Smith Statement in Support of the Clean Continuing Resolution

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Rep. Smith statement in support of the clean continuing resolution Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) released the following statement regarding the impending government shutdown, a direct result of Senate Democrats' refusal to compromise and pass the clean continuing resolution (CR) that was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives on September 19th: "Nearly two weeks ago, House Republi more

Representatives Peters, Levin, Jacobs Warn About Consequences of Republicans' Government Shutdown for San Diego

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Peters, Levin, Jacobs Warn About Consequences of Republicans' Government Shutdown for San Diego * Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Peters, Levin, and Jacobs hosted a virtual press conference to share updates on federal budget negotiations and highlight the consequences of a Republican government shutdown for San Diego families, businesses, and servicemembers. House Democ more

Scanlon Joins Senate Spotlight Forum on Trump Administration's Attacks on the First Amendment

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon Joins Senate Spotlight Forum on Trump Administration's Attacks on the First Amendment * Hearing follows months of the Trump Administration's abuse of FCC regulatory authorities and attempts to control the free press--including efforts to censor Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and others. Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday joined House and Senate De more

Scott, Senate Banking Committee Advance Additional Trump Administration Nominees to the Senate Floor

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Scott, Senate Banking Committee Advance Additional Trump Administration Nominees to the Senate Floor Today, led by Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the Senate Banking Committee advanced several of President Trump's nominees for key positions at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Treasu more

Sen. Moran Leads Delegation in Requesting Disaster Declaration for Kansas Following Severe Weather

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Leads Delegation in Requesting Disaster Declaration for Kansas Following Severe Weather * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) led his Kansas delegation colleagues, Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D. (Kan.), and U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Derek Schmidt (KS-02), Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Ron Estes (KS-04) in urging President Trump to make a major disaster declaration for the more

Sen. Rick Scott Leads Stop ANTIFA Act to Designate Antifa a Terrorist Organization

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Leads Stop ANTIFA Act to Designate Antifa a Terrorist Organization * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Stop ANTIFA Act to codify President Trump's executive order and national security presidential memorandum designating Antifa a domestic terrorist group and countering domestic terrorism and organized political violence. The bill would direct the National more

Senator Gallego on CNN: 'Americans are going to have their insurance rates doubled if the Republicans and Donald Trump don't act'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gallego on CNN: 'Americans are going to have their insurance rates doubled if the Republicans and Donald Trump don't act' * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined CNN's Boris Sanchez to discuss the looming government shutdown. Gallego emphasized that unless Republicans act to save the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits from expiring at the end of this year, more than more

Senator Kim Refuses Paycheck during President Trump and Republicans' Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Refuses Paycheck during President Trump and Republicans' Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON D.C. - As President Trump and congressional Republicans steer the federal government into a shutdown, Senator Kim is continuing his fight to stand with working families across New Jersey and is formally requesting his paycheck be withheld during a shutdown until the federal government is fully reope more

Senator Markey Urges Chairman Cruz to Bring in FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to Testify

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Urges Chairman Cruz to Bring in FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to Testify * In light of Carr's refusal to answer basic oversight questions, Senator Markey calls for immediate Senate Commerce Committee hearing Letter Text (PDF) | Carr Response to Markey (PDF) Washington (September 29, 2025) -- Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today wrote to Commerce, Science, and Transporta more

Senator Marshall: Democrats Don't Understand Rural Healthcare

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Democrats Don't Understand Rural Healthcare * Senator Marshall Joins CNN to Discuss the Ongoing Budget Fight with Senate Democrats and Improving Rural Healthcare Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins to discuss the ongoing budget battle with Senate Democrats, President Trump's view of the Democrats' re more

Senator Murray Comments After Republicans Push Country Into Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Comments After Republicans Push Country Into Shutdown Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke alongside Senate Democratic leadership after two votes failed on: Republicans' partisan continuing resolution and Democrats' bill to fund the government, address the more

Senator Murray Remarks on Republicans Pushing the Country Into a Shutdown, Refusing to Prevent Families' Health Care Costs From More Than Doubling

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Remarks on Republicans Pushing the Country into a Shutdown, Refusing to Prevent Families' Health Care Costs from More than Doubling Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks on government funding at this afternoon's Senate Democratic l more

Senator Murray Takes to Floor to Lay Out How Republicans Are Forcing a Shutdown, Refusing to Prevent Americans' Health Care Costs From Exploding

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Takes to Floor to Lay Out How Republicans Are Forcing a Shutdown, Refusing to Prevent Americans' Health Care Costs from Exploding Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of two floor votes on: Republicans' partisan continuing resolut more

Senator Schmitt Blasts Soros-Funded Soft-On-Crime Policies, Praises Trump's D.C. Crime Crackdown

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Blasts Soros-Funded Soft-On-Crime Policies, Praises Trump's D.C. Crime Crackdown * WASHINGTON -- Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) questioned witnesses about Democrats' soft-on-crime policies that have plunged America's once-great cities into chaos and the lessons that can be learned and applied from the Trump administrat more

Senator Tina Smith and Representative Ilhan Omar Reintroduce No Shame at School Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Tina Smith and Representative Ilhan Omar Reintroduce No Shame at School Act * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) reintroduced their No Shame at School Act, a bill aimed at ending lunch shaming practices in schools nationwide. The No Shame at School Act would prohibit school districts from publicly identifying and shaming students w more

Senators Blumenthal & Markey Push Trump Administration to Investigate Tesla Self-Driving Technology Following Road Safety Incidents

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Blumenthal & Markey Push Trump Administration to Investigate Tesla Self-Driving Technology Following Road Safety Incidents * [Hartford, CT] -- Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) wrote to Jonathan Morrison, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), urging the Trump Administration to launch more

Senators Marshall & Reed Introduce Legislation to Increase Cancer Screening Options for Rural Communities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Reed Introduce Legislation to Increase Cancer Screening Options for Rural Communities * Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senator Jack Reed, M.D. (D-Rhode Island) in introducing the Mobile Cancer Screening Act. This legislation will establish a federal grant program for hospitals and healthcare centers to increase the availability of d more

Sherrill Statement on Gathering of Senior Military Commanders

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Statement on Gathering of Senior Military Commanders * WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement regarding President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's partisan speeches to the top U.S. military commanders: "In yet another display of incompetence, President Trump and Secretary Hegseth made hundreds of our senior-most military commanders fly more

Smith, Houlahan Condemn Trump Administration's Waste of Time, Resources, and Money on Culture War Pep Rally

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Smith, Houlahan Condemn Trump Administration's Waste of Time, Resources, and Money on Culture War Pep Rally U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Penn.), Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, released the following joint statement more

Speaker Johnson on CNBC: Democrats Are Willing to Inflict Pain on the American People Just to "Fight Trump"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on CNBC: Democrats Are Willing to Inflict Pain on the American People Just to "Fight Trump" * WASHINGTON -- This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Squawk Box on CNBC to discuss the harmful effects of a Democrat-led government shutdown and urged Leaders Schumer and Jeffries to reject the calls from their far-left base and provide the votes to fund the government. "R more

Speaker Johnson on CNBC: Democrats Are Willing to Inflict Pain on the American People Just to "Fight Trump"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on CNBC: Democrats Are Willing to Inflict Pain on the American People Just to "Fight Trump" * WASHINGTON -- This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Squawk Box on CNBC to discuss the harmful effects of a Democrat-led government shutdown and urged Leaders Schumer and Jeffries to reject the calls from their far-left base and provide the votes to fund the government. "Remember, this is more

Speaker Johnson on Fox News: Democrats Will Shut Down the Government Just to Satisfy Their Far-Left Base

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Fox News: Democrats Will Shut Down the Government Just to Satisfy Their Far-Left Base * WASHINGTON -- Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Hannity on Fox News to discuss the Congressional Leadership meeting at the White House today, and Democrats' refusal to drop their $1.5 Trillion in partisan spending demands in exchange for carrying out their basic responsibility more

Speaker Johnson on Fox News: Democrats Will Shut Down the Government Just to Satisfy Their Far-Left Base

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Fox News: Democrats Will Shut Down the Government Just to Satisfy Their Far-Left Base * WASHINGTON -- Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Hannity on Fox News to discuss the Congressional Leadership meeting at the White House today, and Democrats' refusal to drop their $1.5 Trillion in partisan spending demands in exchange for carrying out their basic responsibility of keeping the g more

Statement: Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on the Republican Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on the Republican Shutdown U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) tonight released a statement on the impending Republican government shutdown. "For several months, Democrats have remained ready to negotiate responsibly and keep the government open. Democratic leadership has repeatedly asked Republicans to come to th more

Thune Joins Bret Baier on Fox News

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins Bret Baier on Fox News * Click here to watch. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Bret Baier on Fox News. On the bicameral meeting at the White House: "It was spirited... [Democrats have] a base that is demanding that they fight anything related to President Trump. [Democrats passed a CR] 13 times... when they had the majority... [and] Joe more

Thune Joins Squawk Box on CNBC

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins Squawk Box on CNBC * Click here to watch. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Joe Kernen on CNBC's Squawk Box. On Congress' responsibility to fund the government: "This is something that 13 times, when [Chuck Schumer] was the majority leader, we passed short-term continuing resolutions - 13 times - and the Republicans delivered the vote fo more

Thune: Democrats Hold Government Funding Hostage for Radical Demands

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Democrats Hold Government Funding Hostage for Radical Demands * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Well, good afternoon, everyone. "We are only hours away from a government shutdown, and the Democrats have a very clea more

Thune: The Senate Is on Schumer Shutdown Watch

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: The Senate Is on Schumer Shutdown Watch * 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, we are just 14 hours away from a government shutdown. "The House has passed a clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution to fund the gove more

Tlaib Statement on Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Statement on Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement: "Republicans currently control all branches of government and are responsible for this shutdown. For weeks, President Trump has refused to negotiate a bipartisan funding bill, and Republicans are not even here in Washington, D.C. to vote. "I won't sign a bl more

TRANSCRIPT: Van Hollen Joins Federal Workers in Calling for Trump to be Held Accountable in Government Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Van Hollen Joins Federal Workers in Calling for Trump to be Held Accountable in Government Funding Bill * Last night, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined current and former federal workers at a press conference calling for a government funding agreement with meaningful guardrails to stop the Trump Administration's lawlessness. Video of the Senator's remarks is available more

Van Hollen Joins Alsobrooks, Elfreth in Introducing Legislation to Help Federal Workers During Shutdowns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Alsobrooks, Elfreth in Introducing Legislation to Help Federal Workers During Shutdowns * Today, U.S. Senator Chirs Van Hollen joined Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (all D-Md.) in introducing the Help Federal Employees During Shutdowns (Help FEDS) Act. The bill ensures federal employees who are required to work during a government shutdown are eligib more

Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Urge Administration to Preserve Historical Accuracy at Harpers Ferry National Park

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Urge Administration to Preserve Historical Accuracy at Harpers Ferry National Park * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) urged the U.S. Department of the Interior to reverse any plans to whitewash American history at Harpers Ferry National Park. In their letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, the lawmakers expressed serious more

Van Hollen, Colleagues Press Administration for Answers on Cancellation of Federal Employee Survey Essential for Government Oversight

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Colleagues Press Administration for Answers on Cancellation of Federal Employee Survey Essential for Government Oversight * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), along with Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Representative James Walkinshaw (D-Va.), a member of the House Oversight Committee, led 17 of more

Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor in Opposition to Trump Nomination of William White to Be Ambassador to Belgium

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor in Opposition to Trump Nomination of William White to Be Ambassador to Belgium * FULL VIDEO OF THE SPEECH IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Ranking Member of the SFRC subcommittee responsible for human rights, spoke on the Senate floor to express his strong oppo more

Walkinshaw Demands Vought Provide Answers and Protections for IGs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw Demands Vought Provide Answers and Protections for IGs Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, today condemned the Trump Administration's decision to defund the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), warning that the move represents a direct attack on independent oversigh more

Warner Pushes Trump Administration to Address U.S. Companies Enabling PRC Technology Advances

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Pushes Trump Administration to Address U.S. Companies Enabling PRC Technology Advances * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, wrote to Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, urging the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) - which administers the nation's export controls - to addres more

Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Explanation and Reversal of State Department Decision to Suspend Medical & Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Explanation and Reversal of State Department Decision to Suspend Medical & Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, (both D-VA), and 40 of their Democratic colleagues sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding an explanation regarding the more

Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Explanation and Reversal of State Department Decision to Suspend Medical & Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Explanation and Reversal of State Department Decision to Suspend Medical & Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, (both D-VA), and 40 of their Democratic colleagues sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding an explanation regarding the State more

Warnock: If D.C. Republicans Want My Vote on Their Budget, They Need to Put Forward a Bill That Funds Health Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock: If D.C. Republicans Want My Vote on Their Budget, They Need to Put Forward a Bill That Funds Health Care * According to a new report, Georgia's hospitals, doctors, and other health care businesses are facing nearly $4 billion in revenue cuts next year due to President Trump and Washington Republicans' catastrophic cuts to health care The $3.7 billion cut is a direct result of Washi more

Warren Statement on Trump Nominees for HUD and Treasury

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Warren Statement on Trump Nominees for HUD and Treasury Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, gave opening remarks before an executive session vote on four Trump Administration nominees: Jonathan Burke, to be Assist more

Warren, 100+ Members of Congress Warn: Trump Ripping Away Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants Will Devastate Health Care Workforce

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, 100+ Members of Congress Warn: Trump Ripping Away Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants Will Devastate Health Care Workforce * Sens. Van Hollen, Markey, along with Reps. DeGette, Auchincloss, Kelly, Ross join Warren in leading new letter to Trump administration warning of the dangerous impacts of its immigration policies "At a time when President Trump and Republicans in Con more

Warren, Sherrill, 40+ Lawmakers Renew Push To Lower Child Care Costs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Sherrill, 40+ Lawmakers Renew Push To Lower Child Care Costs * The Child Care for Every Community Act would ensure half of families nationwide would pay no more than $10 a day for child care and cap child care costs for all families. Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) led over fo more

Warren, Waters Urge Scott, Hill to Call Up Trump Housing Secretary Turner to Testify Before Congress on Alleged Violations of Fair Housing Laws Exposed By Whistleblowers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Waters Urge Scott, Hill to Call Up Trump Housing Secretary Turner to Testify Before Congress on Alleged Violations of Fair Housing Laws Exposed By Whistleblowers U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters more

WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Calls on Republicans to Lower Arizonans' Health Care Costs and Keep Government Open

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Calls on Republicans to Lower Arizonans' Health Care Costs and Keep Government Open * "We're watching the same pattern repeat itself again in Washington: partisan politics and dysfunction hurting hardworking families." Tonight, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly took to the Senate floor urging Republicans to work with Democrats to lower Arizonans' health care costs and keep th more

WATCH: Padilla Warns Trump's National Guard Deployments Put U.S. National Security at Risk

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Warns Trump's National Guard Deployments Put U.S. National Security at Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) questioned Major General William L. Enyart, the former commander of Illinois' National Guard, on President Trump's escalating militarization of American cities, including his unlawful attempts to deploy National Guard troops to Democratic-le more

WATCH: Rep. Min on CNN Slams GOP for Looming Government Shutdown, "The Onus Lies on Them"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Min on CNN Slams GOP for Looming Government Shutdown, "The Onus Lies on Them" * Washington, D.C. -- Last night, Representative Dave Min (CA-47) joined CNN's The Brief with Jim Sciutto where he slammed House Republicans for barreling America towards a government shutdown. Watch the CNN segment here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OclH4j45Bgg). On GOP ownership of the government shutd more

Welch Statement on Trump-Pfizer Deal

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on Trump-Pfizer Deal * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Trump Administration announced that Pfizer has agreed to sell select prescription medications directly to patients at a discount on a new direct purchasing platform, TrumpRx.gov, and in exchange, Pfizer will receive a three-year grace period on President Trump's proposed 100% pharmaceutical tariffs. The White House announcement al more

Welch Vows to Stand Up Against Trump's Attacks on Health Care: "We're here to fight for you and against authoritarianism."

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Vows to Stand Up Against Trump's Attacks on Health Care: "We're here to fight for you and against authoritarianism." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) for a discussion more

Wyden Statement on Trump Drug Pricing Announcement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Wyden Statement on Trump Drug Pricing Announcement Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after Trump invited the CEO of Pfizer to the White House to make an announcement about the price of prescription drugs. "Once again, Donald Trump is slapping his name on a shoddy product with to more

Wyden Urges DHS to Abandon Proposal to Further Restrict Visas of Foreign Journalists

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Urges DHS to Abandon Proposal to Further Restrict Visas of Foreign Journalists * "If anyone in the Trump administration disapproves of a journalist's coverage, this policy makes it easier for them to face retaliation and have their application denied" Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to abandon its proposed rule that would furth more

Wyden, Alsobrooks Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Wyden, Alsobrooks Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. After releasing a 54-page report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Wyden and Alsobrooks continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. * Another week of RFK Jr.'s reign, another week of bad actions more

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