WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Small Business Saturday, Shaheen Visits Granite State Small Businesses in Contoocook * (Contoocook, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee and a former Chair of the Committee, joined U.S. Small Business Administration New Hampshire District Director Amy Bassett and former New Hampshire Governor John Lynch for a walking t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS LOCAL ROCHESTER & WNY ORGANIZATIONS FEAR TRUMP CUTS WILL LEAD TO HOMELESSNESS SURGE, SCHUMER - STANDING WITH FAMILIES & HOUSING ADVOCATES - LEADS FIGHT TO STOP TRUMP HUD PLAN THAT COULD EVICT 1500+... * Congress Has Authorized Millions In Community-Based Grants Through Federal "Continuum Of Care" Program That Currently Helps House Thousands Of New Yorkers, But Trum  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Denounces Trump Admin Plan to Cut Frigate Program, Undermine National Security and Jeopardize Good Wisconsin Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) denounced the Trump administration's plan to significantly cut back the production of the U.S. Navy's Constellation-class frigate warships that are produced in Marinette, Green Bay, and Sturgeon Bay, WI. Constellati  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Budd, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban Terrorist Sympathizers from the United States * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ted Budd (R-NC), and a group of Republican colleagues introduced the Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act to close loopholes in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and expand the existing INA provision that bans officers, officials  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Increase Social Security Benefits * The SWIFT Act would expand Social Security benefits for over one million Americans Amid skyrocketing prices in President Trump's America, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is leading the effort to increase Social Security benefits and help seniors combat the rising cost of living. Today, Senator Gillibrand intro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Senate Democratic Caucus Introduce Legislation to Reverse SNAP Cuts and Restore Food Security for Millions of Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and the rest of the Senate Democratic Caucus in introducing the Restoring Food Security  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Hageman Co-Leads the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) joined Congressman Dave Taylor (R-OH) and Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) in introducing the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, legislation that strengthens federal safety standards for commercial driver licensing by requiring all compo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lujan Unveils Legislation to Reverse Devastating SNAP Cuts, Restore Food Security for Millions of Americans * Bicameral legislation earned the backing of all Senate Democrats, nearly 1,500 national, state, and community-based organizations Washington, D.C. - ICYMI: This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Food a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Lower Drug Prices for Seniors on Medicare * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the latest announcement of negotiated prescription drug prices (link is external) from Medicare, including Ozempic and Wegovy. Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act, which Larson helped author and pass on the Ways and Means Committee, empowered Medicare to negotiate lower d  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Blasts Disgraceful FBI Inquiry into Democratic Lawmakers for Exercising First Amendment Rights * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the FBI's Counterterrorism Division notified six Democratic lawmakers that they were launching an inquiry (link is external) into them - Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: HOUSE REPUBLICANS "HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN KEEPING HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Lead, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits and that Republicans have a responsibility to their constituents to join Democrats and stop premiums from s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: HOUSE REPUBLICANS "HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN KEEPING HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Lead, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits and that Republicans have a responsibility to their constituents to join Democrats and stop premiums from skyrocketing. ERICA HILL   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON INSIDE CITY HALL: "MY REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES ARE ACTUALLY HURTING THE PEOPLE THAT THEY REPRESENT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Spectrum News NY1's Inside City Hall with Errol Louis, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to driving down the high cost of living while Republican extremists will stop at nothing to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Urges Trump to Refrain from Resuming Nuclear Testing * Letter Text (PDF) Boston (November 25, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a co-chair of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, today wrote to President Trump, urging him to refrain from restarting the United States' nuclear testing program. To do so, he writes, would be a "mistake of radioactive  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Mast, Meeks, Risch, and Shaheen Call on Trump Administration to Speak Out Against Sham Elections in Burma Representatives Brian Mast and Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senators James E. Risch and Jeanne Shaheen, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the fo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI LEADS COLLEAGUES IN OPPOSING PUSH TO REVIVE AI MORATORIUM IN NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, and Representatives Ted Lieu (CA-36), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Luz Rivas (CA-29), Don Beyer (VA-08) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) led a group of 81 total lawmaker  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Mast, Shaheen, Risch Call on Trump Administration to Speak Out Against Sham Elections in Burma Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and Brian Mast, Ranking Member and Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senators Jeanne Shaheen and James E. Risch, Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issue  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Heinrich, Lujan Host Press Conference with Pueblo Leaders on Next Steps to Permanently Protect Chaco Canyon * WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and co-founder of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Calls for Equity as Trump Admin. Implements New Child Savings Accounts * A Champion of Baby Bonds, Pressley Urges IRS to Ensure 'Trump Accounts' Don't Exacerbate Wealth Gap, Worsen Inequality BOSTON - Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, wrote to the Trump Administration calling for equitable, comprehensive guidance on the implementati  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Files Resolution Opposing Pardon or Commutation for Epstein Accomplice and Convicted Child Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Resolution Follows Bombshell Whistleblower Evidence Revealing Maxwell May Be Preparing a "Commutation Application" to President Trump * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen, Risch, Meeks, Mast Call on Trump Administration to Reject Burma's Sham Elections Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and Brian Mast (R-FL), Ranki  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Warner, Coons, Murray, Reed, Schatz, Warren Statement on President Trump's Ultimatum to Ukraine * U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman, Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member on the Senate Armed Servi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin & Bipartisan Coalition Oppose Trump Administration's Offshore Drilling Plans * November 25, 2025 Watch full press conference here Solana Beach, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) was joined by a bipartisan coalition of officials including, Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner, State Senator Catherine Blakespear, Assemblymember Laurie Davies, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, and environ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Statement on Charges Being Dropped Against President Trump in Georgia Election Case * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after charges were dropped against President Trump in the Georgia election case: "The lawfare against President Trump for years has been egregious, unconstitutional, and a laughing stock to half the country who   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls' Op-Ed in the Washington Reporter: To win the global AI race, we must secure our optical transceivers and prioritize American-made components Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) penned an op-ed in the Washington Reporter, discussing the importance of protecting our nation's artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure to secure American AI superiority for generations to come. In the o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * DOI Makes National Parks More Affordable for America's 250th Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a national parks modernization initiative focused on improving visitor access and making national parks and public lands more affordable for Americans. As part of this effort, the Department introduced a series of  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Moore and Zinke Praise the Trump Administration's Decision to Make Our National Parks Beautiful Again * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02) and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) applauded the Trump Administration's decision to secure the future of America's national parks through a new fee structure that ensures international visitors are paying their fair share   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Zinke and Moore Praise the Trump Administration's Decision to Make Our National Parks Beautiful Again * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke and Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02) applauded the Trump Administration's decision to secure the future of America's national parks through a new fee structure that ensures international visitors are paying their fair share to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Shaheen, Mast, and Meeks, Call on Trump Administration to Speak Out Against Sham Elections in Burma U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Representatives Brian Mast (R-Fla.), and Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), chairman and ranking member of the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, McBath Press Trump Admin on Effectiveness of Illegal Deadly Boat Strikes in Curtailing Drug Use in the U.S. * "There have been numerous studies over the past three decades showing that it is far more cost effective to offer treatment to those with substance use disorders in order to reduce drug usage, rather than interdiction strategies." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-0  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer Unveils Bill To Reverse GOP SNAP Cuts As Food Banks Strain On Thanksgiving Eve * Over The Summer, Trump Rushed To Pass Largest Cut To SNAP In History - Nearly $200 BILLION - To Fund Tax Breaks For Billionaires With Those Cuts Beginning Now Just Before Thanksgiving; Food Banks Are Already Seeing Surging Need As Grocery Prices Skyrocket From Tariffs Schumer Sa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Invites FBI Director Patel to Kansas City to Discuss Crime-Fighting Efforts, Urges FBI to Continue Focus on Kansas City * Invite Follows Director Patel's Recent Visit to St. Louis, FBI's Historic Personnel Investment in both St. Louis and Kansas City KANSAS CITY, MO U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) wrote to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel inviting him to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Thanksgiving Tidings: Preparing a Full Course of FY26 Deliverables The season of gratitude is upon us, and we look toward the good governance that has moved us forward. The House Appropriations Committee has been resolute in completing our work, line-by-line. No shortcuts, no stuffing - just steady FY26 stewardship. No matter the challenge,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Mike Lee, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Codify Automatic Flight Risk Status for Illegal Criminal Aliens * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and several of their Republican colleagues introduced the Flight Risk Reduction Act to prevent illegal alien criminal defendants from fleeing and failing to appear for trial. "When individua  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Applauds DOL Decision to Drop Fiduciary Case Following Her Years of Advocacy * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement after the Department of Labor moved to dismiss its appeal in the Fifth Circuit Court that was defending the Biden Labor Department's 2023 Fiduciary Rule: "This is great   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Blumenthal, Schiff File FOIA Requests to Break Through Trump Administration Stonewalling * Trump administration has sought to evade accountability by repeatedly thwarting congressional Democrats' constitutional authority to conduct routine oversight Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts  more