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Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress Newsletter for Friday December 19, 2025 ( 207 items )  
After Trump Administration Cancels Citizenship Ceremonies and Halts Legal Immigration Pathways, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Lead Effort Demanding Answers and Accountability
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * After Trump Administration Cancels Citizenship Ceremonies and Halts Legal Immigration Pathways, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Lead Effort Demanding Answers and Accountability * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, led 117 of the  more
Ahead of the Holidays, Rep. Pettersen Introduces Bill to Expose How Trump's Tariffs are Hitting Small Businesses and Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of the Holidays, Rep. Pettersen Introduces Bill to Expose How Trump's Tariffs are Hitting Small Businesses and Families * WASHINGTON - Today, ahead of the holidays, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), alongside Representatives Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Haley Stevens (MI-11), introduced the Trump Tariff Transparency Act, which will highlight the devastating impact Trump's   more
AMID COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT, BIPARTISAN CONGRESSMEN PAT RYAN AND MIKE LAWLER DEMAND HUD SECRETARY DISBURSE COC FUNDS; ENSURE THAT HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES AND VETERANS STAY HOUSED
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AMID COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT, BIPARTISAN CONGRESSMEN PAT RYAN AND MIKE LAWLER DEMAND HUD SECRETARY DISBURSE COC FUNDS; ENSURE THAT HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES AND VETERANS STAY HOUSED * Amid Community-Wide Effort, Bipartisan Congressmen Pat Ryan and Mike Lawler Demand HUD Secretary Disburse CoC Funds; Ensure that Hudson Valley Families and Veterans Stay Housed Supportive housing organizations in the region   more
Amid Holiday Shopping Season, Gallego, Bipartisan Group Of Colleagues Push FTC to Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Holiday Shopping Season, Gallego, Bipartisan Group Of Colleagues Push FTC to Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing * Earlier this year, the FTC curtailed a study that sought to examine companies' use of individualized data to set individualized prices Last week, Senator Gallego introduced first-of-its-kind Senate legislation to outlaw surveillance pricing WASHINGTON - Today, in the thick of t  more
As Open Enrollment Ends in Idaho and Thousands of Idahoans Cancel Coverage, Murray Decries Republican Health Care Sabotage: "Idaho is the Canary in the Coal Mine"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * As Open Enrollment Ends in Idaho and Thousands of Idahoans Cancel Coverage, Murray Decries Republican Health Care Sabotage: "Idaho is the Canary in the Coal Mine" * Idaho Capital Sun : Thousands of Idahoans cancel health insurance plans on exchange ahead of subsidies ending Idaho Statesman : Obamacare subsidies are set to expire. Dems call Idaho 'ground zero' for crisis ICYMI : Days Before Op  more
Barrett Votes to Lower Premiums, Expand Access, and Restore Integrity in Health Care
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Votes to Lower Premiums, Expand Access, and Restore Integrity in Health Care * Washington, D.C. Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) helped pass the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act ( H.R. 6703 (link is external) ) to expand access to affordable health care coverage, increase transparency, and ultimately lower premium costs for all Americans. He released the following sta  more
Bennet, Hickenlooper Statement on Trump Administration's Vengeful Attack on Colorado
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper Statement on Trump Administration's Vengeful Attack on Colorado * Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper released the following joint statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder and cancel millions in transportation and energy grants de  more
Beyer Returns To House Science Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Returns To House Science Committee * Rep. Don Beyer, previously a longtime member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Committee, was re-appointed to that committee by Democratic Leader Jeffries this week. Beyer departed the Committee after serving on it for his first four terms when Democrats lost slots at the beginning of the 118 th Congress. His appointment became official  more
Bice Hails Passage of SPEED Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Bice Hails Passage of SPEED Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SPEED Act, major bipartisan energy permitting reform legislation. The bill updates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), modernizing the federal permitting process to advance President Trump's energy abundance agenda while continuing responsible environmental stewardship. Specifically,  more
Blumenthal, Ross Lead Bicameral Legislation to Shine Light on Supreme Court Shadow Docket Decisions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Ross Lead Bicameral Legislation to Shine Light on Supreme Court Shadow Docket Decisions * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Deborah Ross (D-NC) introduced bicameral legislation establishing transparency in decisions on the Supreme Court's emergency docket, also known as the "shadow docket." The Shadow Docket Sunlight Act require  more
Blumenthal, Schumer & Colleagues Call on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Republicans' Health Care-Cutting Agenda on Veterans & Their Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Blumenthal, Schumer & Colleagues Call on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Republicans' Health Care-Cutting Agenda on Veterans & Their Families Senators call on Government Accountability Office to examine impact on veterans from Republican health care cuts and skyrocketing health care premiums. * Senate Vetera  more
Cantwell and Merkley Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding Answers on NIST's Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Cantwell and Merkley Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding Answers on NIST's Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program Senators call on NIST to reverse course and fund MEP Centers nationwide, which provide critical services to over 600,000 American manufacturers * U.S. S  more
Cantwell Joins WA Democratic Members in Demanding Answers from ICE on Deteriorating Conditions and Inadequate Food, Medical Care, and Access to Legal Counsel at NWIPC
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Joins WA Democratic Members in Demanding Answers from ICE on Deteriorating Conditions and Inadequate Food, Medical Care, and Access to Legal Counsel at NWIPC * 12.17.25 Cantwell, lawmakers: "We urge you to promptly review these concerns and take immediate steps to improve conditions and practices at NWIPC... Violations of the law or any abuse of human rights will not go unnoticed or   more
Carbajal Bill Included in Senator Alex Padilla's Sweeping Public Lands Package
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Bill Included in Senator Alex Padilla's Sweeping Public Lands Package * Legislation authored by U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, was included in U.S. Senator Alex Padilla's (D-CA) Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act. The PUBLIC Lands Act would support the conservation of over 1.  more
Casten, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Honoring Illinois' Blue Ribbon Schools After Trump Administration Ends Program
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Honoring Illinois' Blue Ribbon Schools After Trump Administration Ends Program * Washington, D.C. (December 18, 2025) After the Trump Administration ended the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced a resolution to rec  more
Chair Cassidy Joins Secretary Kennedy for Major Announcement to Protect Children From Dangerous Gender Transitions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Joins Secretary Kennedy for Major Announcement to Protect Children from Dangerous Gender Transitions U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr in an event announc  more
Chairman Arrington: Inflation Report a Message of Christmas Cheer
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington: Inflation Report a Message of Christmas Cheer Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement reacting to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index report showing core inflation dropped to 2.6 percent in November: "Today's economic report is a message of Christmas cheer fo  more
Chairman Bost, House Republicans Introduce Veteran Education and Workforce Reforms, Acquisition Improvements Through Reauthorization Strategy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Bost, House Republicans Introduce Veteran Education and Workforce Reforms, Acquisition Improvements through Reauthorization Strategy Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), alongside Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Rep. Derrick Van Orden (Wis.), Subcommittee on Technology Moderniz  more
Chairman Comer Releases Oversight Committee Accomplishments for 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Releases Oversight Committee Accomplishments for 2025 House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today released "Restoring America Through Oversight: A 2025 Year in Review from the House Oversight Committee." The report highlights the Committee's accomplishments during  more
Chairman Rick Scott Delivers on Promise to Make Washington Work for Aging Americans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Delivers on Promise to Make Washington Work for Aging Americans 'Making Washington Work for America's Aging Community' * Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott released the committee's 2025 Year in Review, highlighting the committee's work to deliver on his mission to put aging Americans  more
Chairman Wicker Applauds Payment for Troops to Assist with Housing Costs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Applauds Payment for Troops to Assist with Housing Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today commended President Trump and Secretary Hegseth for using reconciliation funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill to address housing costs for service members. The Chairman released the following statement: "I c  more
Chairman Wicker Issues Statement Following Briefing on Lethal Kinetic Strikes in SOUTHCOM AOR
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Issues Statement Following Briefing on Lethal Kinetic Strikes in SOUTHCOM AOR * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement: "After participating in the various briefings provided by the administration, I am confident that the strikes that have taken place thus far against narco-te  more
Clark Calls Out Johnson: "Don't Send Us Home Without a Vote"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Clark Calls Out Johnson: "Don't Send Us Home Without a Vote" * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), and Members of the House Democratic Caucus to demand that Speaker Mike Johnson immediately schedule a vote to extend the ACA tax credits. Below is a transcript of her remar  more
CLARKE, COLLEAGUES DEMAND SECRETARY KENNEDY TO ADDRESS THE BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE, COLLEAGUES DEMAND SECRETARY KENNEDY TO ADDRESS THE BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) led a letter signed by 49 of their colleagues to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services demanding immediate action to address the Black maternal health crisis, which has only grown  more
Congressional Pro-Life Caucus statement on CMS Section 1303 guidance
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Pro-Life Caucus statement on CMS Section 1303 guidance * Today, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Pro-Life CaucusRepresentatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), Andy Harris (R-MD), Bob Onder (R-MO), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Kat Cammack (R-FL) issued the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance on the use of segregated funds, obta  more
Congressional Pro-Life Caucus Statement on CMS Section 1303 Guidance
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Congressional Pro-Life Caucus statement on CMS Section 1303 guidance Today, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus--Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), Andy Harris (R-MD), Bob Onder (R-MO), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Kat Cammack (R-FL)--issued the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance on the use of segregated   more
CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ OPPOSES RESOLUTIONS THAT UNDERMINE PRESIDENT TRUMP'S MISSION IN VENEZUELA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ OPPOSES RESOLUTIONS THAT UNDERMINE PRESIDENT TRUMP'S MISSION IN VENEZUELA * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) took to the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to oppose H. Con. Res. 61 (introduced by Representative Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-5) and H. Con. Res. 64 (introduced by Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA-2). The two resoluti  more
Congressman Cohen Urges President Trump to Reject Inappropriate Renaming of Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Urges President Trump to Reject Inappropriate Renaming of Kennedy Center * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today urged President Donald Trump to reject the Kennedy Center Board's reported decision to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the "Trump-Kennedy Center," calling the move inappropriate, divisive, and disrespectful to history. "The Ken  more
Congressman Jimmy Gomez Remarks at American Affordability Act Press Conference
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jimmy Gomez Remarks at American Affordability Act Press Conference * I really want to just appreciate the work that my colleagues have done. The question about affordability, I don't need statistics to tell me that people are struggling. Because I grew up in a family of immigrant parents for my siblings were born in Mexico. And they came here to work hard and to develop a better life  more
Congressman Kustoff Introduces Legislation to Strip Tax-Exempt Status from Terrorist-Supporting Non-Profits
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kustoff Introduces Legislation to Strip Tax-Exempt Status from Terrorist-Supporting Non-Profits * WASHINGTON Today, Congressman David Kustoff introduced legislation to revoke the tax-exempt status of any non-profit organization that provides material support to terrorist groups. Senator John Cornyn (TX) introduced the Senate companion bill. "Our tax laws should never be used to subs  more
Congressman Onder Applauds Trump Administration's Announcement on Sex-Rejecting Procedures
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Onder Applauds Trump Administration's Announcement on Sex-Rejecting Procedures * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Rep. Bob Onder, M.D. (MO-03) attended a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announcement (link is external) of regulatory actions to end the practice of providing irreversible transgender surgeries and prescriptions to children. These actions were directed by Presiden  more
Congressman Sessions Co-Leads Letter to President Trump Strongly Urging Him to Reject Marijuana Rescheduling
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sessions Co-Leads Letter to President Trump Strongly Urging Him to Reject Marijuana Rescheduling * House Conservatives Strongly Urge President Trump to Reject Marijuana Rescheduling Washington, DC- A coalition of House Republicans, Co-Led by Congressman Pete Sessions, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Congressman Andy Harris  more
Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Bill to Expand American Nuclear Leadership and Energy Innovation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Bill to Expand American Nuclear Leadership and Energy Innovation * WASHINGTON, D.C. Recently, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced the Next Generation Nuclear Deployment Act to advance America's leadership in next-generation nuclear energy and ensure the United States remains at the forefront of clean energy innovation. "Energy dominance begins with innovat  more
Congressmen Keith Self and Chip Roy Launch Sharia Free America Caucus
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Keith Self and Chip Roy Launch Sharia Free America Caucus * U.S. Representatives Keith Self (TX-03) and Chip Roy (TX-21) officially launched the Sharia Free America Caucus in the House of Representatives, an effort to counter the alarming rise of Sharia in the United States. Sharia is a dominating force that is not compatible with the U.S. Constitution. The formation of the Caucus has earned  more
Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Introduces Bill to Strengthen Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Introduces Bill to Strengthen Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Parental Rights Relief Act to give parents and eligible students a private right of action to enforce their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights A  more
Congresswoman Pou Demands Restoration of $7.9 Million to New Jersey Schools
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Demands Restoration of $7.9 Million to New Jersey Schools * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) is calling for the immediate restoration of nearly $8 million in New Jersey school funding abruptly cut by the Trump administration in an urgent new letter to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon. "I write to express grave concerns over the Department of Education's   more
Cortez Masto Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Peer Support for Mental Health
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Peer Support for Mental Health * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to peer support services for seniors. The Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services (PEERS) in Medicare Act would require Medicare to cover peer sup  more
Court Sides With Ruiz and Colleagues, Reinstates Real-Time Oversight of Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Court Sides With Ruiz and Colleagues, Reinstates Real-Time Oversight of Immigration Detention * Washington, D.C. - The decision was made in the case brought forth by 12 Members of Congress in Neguse et al. v. U.S. ICE et al. Just now, a federal court temporarily stopped the Trump-Vance administration's policy blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to federal immigration det  more
Craig, Budzinski and Sorensen Lead Letter to USDA Seeking Details of Alleged U.S.-China Soybean Deal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Craig, Budzinski and Sorensen Lead Letter to USDA Seeking Details of Alleged U.S.-China Soybean Deal House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) led a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, seeking clarification over inconsist  more
Crow Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Unfair Targeting of Afghan Nationals
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Unfair Targeting of Afghan Nationals * WASHINGTON Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who served three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is calling on the Trump administration to stop pushing divisive policies that unfairly target Afghan nationals. In his letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Secret  more
Deluzio, Democratic Veterans Raise Alarm After Internal Documents Reveal Trump VA's Plan to Slash Healthcare Jobs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Democratic Veterans Raise Alarm After Internal Documents Reveal Trump VA's Plan to Slash Healthcare Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Co-Chair of the Democratic Veterans Caucus and Iraq War veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) was joined by his fellow Co-Chair and veteran Pat Ryan (NY-18) and other members of the Democratic Veterans Caucus to raise the alarm on the Trump Administrat  more
Democratic Health Leaders Demand Answers on Trump's Shady Drug Deals
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Health Leaders Demand Answers on Trump's Shady Drug Deals * After another Trump announcement that lacks transparency or any detail, Committee Leaders press major pharmaceutical companies on whether agreements actually lower prices for medications or just enrich Trump's family WASHINGTON, DC Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Energy and Commerce Comm  more
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Spera Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa released the following testimony by Vincent D. Spera, deputy assistant secretary of State for African affairs, from a Dec. 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Jacobs, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the invitation to appear before you to address the horrific conflict in Suda  more
Duckworth Leads Her Colleagues in Demanding the Trump Administration Reverse its Termination of TPS for Burma
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Leads Her Colleagues in Demanding the Trump Administration Reverse its Termination of TPS for Burma * December 18, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - After Donald Trump continued his extreme, anti-immigrant campaign by terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led her Senate Democratic colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration imme  more
Duckworth Pushes for Long-Term Funding Certainty for Air Traffic Control System Modernization Project and Calls on FAA to Invest in Both Technology and Training
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Pushes for Long-Term Funding Certainty for Air Traffic Control System Modernization Project and Calls on FAA to Invest in Both Technology and Training * December 17, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At today's U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee (CST) Aviation Subcommittee hearing, Ranking Member Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reiterated the urgent need to modernize our natio  more
Duckworth-Led Provisions to Protect Rock Island Arsenal, Support Illinois Quantum Technology Research and Safeguard Care for Veterans Passes Congress, Awaits President's Signature
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth-Led Provisions to Protect Rock Island Arsenal, Support Illinois Quantum Technology Research and Safeguard Care for Veterans Passes Congress, Awaits President's Signature * December 18, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), success  more
Durbin, Duckworth Submit Criminal Referral To DOJ Regarding Trump Officials' Unconstitutional Immigration Enforcement Activity
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Submit Criminal Referral To DOJ Regarding Trump Officials' Unconstitutional Immigration Enforcement Activity The Senators notify DOJ they are gathering and preserving additional evidence of violations of Section 242 amid "Operation Midway Blitz" and other unlawful immigration raids across the country * U.S. S  more
Durbin, Duckworth, Casten Introduce Resolution Honoring Illinois' Blue Ribbon Schools After Trump Administration Ends Program
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Casten Introduce Resolution Honoring Illinois' Blue Ribbon Schools After Trump Administration Ends Program * December 18, 2025 The resolution recognizes the 28 Illinois schools who earned a designation as a Blue Ribbon School before the Trump Administration ended the program earlier this year WASHINGTONAfter the Trump Administration ended the Blue Ribbon Schools Program,  more
Durbin, Shaheen Meet With Polish Embassy's Head Of Mission
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Shaheen Meet With Polish Embassy's Head Of Mission * December 18, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, and U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with the Head of Mission at the Polish Embassy, Bogdan Klich, to discuss Poland's strong support of Ukraine as Vl  more
Ernst Brings Transparency to Hidden Corners of The Swamp
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Brings Transparency to Hidden Corners of The Swamp * WASHINGTON - After a shocking report revealed government bureaucrats multiplied in number, collected bigger paychecks, and became more secretive during the Biden years, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is introducing new legislation to ensure that the American people know how their tax dollars are spent and what the bloated bureaucracy is up to.   more
Ernst Escorts Bodies of Iowa Guardsmen to the Homeland
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Escorts Bodies of Iowa Guardsmen to the Homeland * DOVER, Del. - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Iowa National Guard and the Global War on Terrorism, today escorted the bodies of Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar of Des Moines and Sergeant Nate Howard of Marshalltown as they returned from overseas where they gave their lives in service to our country. Ernst joined P  more
Ex-U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Brownback Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa released the following testimony by Sam Brownback, former U.S. Ambassador at large for international religious freedom, from a Dec. 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan": * * * In his November 18 meeting with President Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the President to intervene in the ongoing civil war in Sudan. It is a war that has produce  more
Feenstra Votes to Lower Healthcare Costs for Iowans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Votes to Lower Healthcare Costs for Iowans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. "As a father of four and former volunteer EMT for 15 years, I've had countless conversations with Iowans about the skyrocketing cost of healthcare and declining access to care   more
Figures, Tokuda, Kennedy Lead Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Figures, Tokuda, Kennedy Lead Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), alongside Representatives Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02), held a press conference to introduce the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act (link is external) that they are co-leading. The bill corrects a disparity made in H.R. 1, t  more
Final FY 2026 Defense Bill Includes 19 Sullivan Provisions, Prioritizes Alaska
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Final FY 2026 Defense Bill Includes 19 Sullivan Provisions, Prioritizes Alaska * Bill Incorporates Sullivan's GOLDEN DOME Act, Authorizes $292 Million in New Alaska Military Construction WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today celebrated the Senate's passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The   more
Florida Democrats Release Statement Following Vote to Invoke the War Powers Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Florida Democrats Release Statement Following Vote to Invoke the War Powers Act * Washington, DC - Today, all of Florida's Congressional Democrats, including U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Darren Soto (FL-09), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23)  more
Foushee, Quigley, Jayapal, McBride Lead Legislation to End Trump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Foushee, Quigley, Jayapal, McBride Lead Legislation to End Trump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Sarah McBride (DE-At Large) re-introduced the Protecting the Rights of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for (PROTECT) Immigra  more
Golden's bipartisan permitting reform bill passes House
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden's bipartisan permitting reform bill passes House * WASHINGTON Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today celebrated the House's passage of his bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. The bill, which he first introduced with Republican House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) in July, would modernize the National Environmental Po  more
Graham, Blumenthal Introduce Resolution Calling on Trump Administration to Seize Shadow Fleet Vessels That Transport Sanctioned Russian Oil
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Blumenthal Introduce Resolution Calling on Trump Administration to Seize Shadow Fleet Vessels That Transport Sanctioned Russian Oil * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) introduced a resolution calling on the Trump Administration to seize ships carrying sanctioned Russian oil. These ships, known as "shadow fleet" vessel  more
Hagerty Introduces Brian Lea, Trump's Nominee to be District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Introduces Brian Lea, Trump's Nominee to be District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee * WASHINGTON Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced Brian Lea, President Donald Trump's nominee to be District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, at a Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you Chairman Grassley  more
Hagerty Secures Key Tennessee Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Secures Key Tennessee Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees, commends the Senate's passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), marking 65 consecutive years Congress has passed this important bill, setting the   more
Hagerty, Kaine Partner to Strengthen and Modernize U.S.-Philippines Military Alliance
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty, Kaine Partner to Strengthen and Modernize U.S.-Philippines Military Alliance * Senate approves PERA Act as part of National Defense Authorization Act that the President will sign into law WASHINGTON Today, United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauded the congressional passage of their Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act (PERA Act) as part of the FY2026 Natio  more
Hickenlooper Slams New Republican Effort to Open National Parks for Sale
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Slams New Republican Effort to Open National Parks for Sale * This latest effort follows Senate Republicans' push to sell off three million acres of public lands this summer WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper called out the latest Republican effort to erase protections for national parks and public lands in a Senate spending package and open them to being sold. O  more
Hickenlooper, Bennet Slam Trump Admin's Vengeful Attack on Colorado
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Bennet Slam Trump Admin's Vengeful Attack on Colorado * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet released the following joint statement following reports that the Trump administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, as well as cancel millions in transportation and energy grants designated for Colorad  more
Himes, Meeks, Smith, Thompson, Crow & Omar Issue Statement Following House War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Himes, Meeks, Smith, Thompson, Crow & Omar Issue Statement Following House War Powers Resolution Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent   more
Homeland Security Secretary Noem Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from a Dec. 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland": * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of this Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the wide range of threats the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working to protect against, at home and around th  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, Crow & Omar Issue Statement Following House War Powers Resolution Vote
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, Crow & Omar Issue Statement Following House War Powers Resolution Vote * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Sele  more
House Passes Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) voted in favor of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, which modernizes the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). "In May, the Supreme Court clarified that NEPA is a purely procedural statute after decades of frivolous NGO litigation and ju  more
House Passes Energy and Commerce Bill to Stop Federal Medicaid Dollars From Funding Medically Unnecessary Care for Minors
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * House Passes Energy and Commerce Bill to Stop Federal Medicaid Dollars from Funding Medically Unnecessary Care for Minors Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), issued a statement following House passage of H.R. 498, the Do No Harm in Me  more
House Passes Historic Bipartisan Permitting Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * House Passes Historic Bipartisan Permitting Reform Legislation Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, introduced by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Representative Jared Golden (D-Maine). Chairman Westerman issued the follo  more
House Passes Permitting Reform That Will Help Secure American Supply Chains And Loosen China's Grip on Critical Minerals
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- 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 Dec. 18, 2025: * * * House Passes Permitting Reform That Will Help Secure American Supply Chains And Loosen China's Grip on Critical Minerals Today, the House passed permitting reform legislation that will expedite America's development of natural resources and critical minerals. The S  more
House Passes Science-Based Approach to Gray Wolf Management
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * House Passes Science-Based Approach to Gray Wolf Management Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, led by U.S. Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.). This legislation reinstates the 2020 final rule that removed the gray wolf from the endangered species list in   more
House T&I Committee Passes Nehls' Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House T&I Committee Passes Nehls' Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) of the House Subcommittee on Aviation announced his bill, H.R. 3410, the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act, passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: "For decades, American aviation innovation has been hindered due to outdated and arbitrary re  more
Hoyer Announces $4.6 Million in Community Project Funding for the Fifth District in FY2026 Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Announces $4.6 Million in Community Project Funding for the Fifth District in FY2026 Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement announcing $4,697,000 in Community Project Funding that he secured for projects in Maryland's Fifth District through the recently enacted Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Minibus. The House Committee  more
Human Rights Watch Deputy Washington Director Widdersheim Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa released the following testimony by Nicole Widdersheim, deputy Washington director of the Human Rights Watch, from a Dec. 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan": * * * Good afternoon. Thank you for holding a briefing on the horrific ongoing crisis in Sudan and for inviting Human Rights Watch to participate today, the day after International Human Rights Day.   more
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND FY2026 DEFENSE POLICY BILL TO PRESIDENT TRUMP
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND FY2026 DEFENSE POLICY BILL TO PRESIDENT TRUMP * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for final passage of a major defense policy bill that sets the stage for President Trump to accelerate his Peace Through Strength national security agenda. The Senate made the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) available for President  more
ICYMI: In Senate-Passed NDAA, Shaheen-Led Provision Requires Trump Administration to Consult with Congress on Troop Withdrawals
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Senate-Passed NDAA, Shaheen-Led Provision Requires Trump Administration to Consult with Congress on Troop Withdrawals * (Washington, DC) - In case you missed it: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, secured a provision in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requiring the Trump Administration to  more
ICYMI: Kelly Warns Pentagon Is Escalating Intimidation to Silence Dissent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kelly Warns Pentagon Is Escalating Intimidation to Silence Dissent * "I don't work for Hegseth. I work for the people of Arizona." "This is all about escalation and intimidation." "I'm not going to stop doing my job because Donald Trump said I should be hanged and executed." In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined CNN's A nderson Cooper 360deg, MS NOW's Morning Joe, and P  more
ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Hannity on Fox News
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Hannity on Fox News * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Sean Hannity on Fox News with Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) following President Trump's end of year Presidential Address to the nation. On President Trump's accomplishments just 11 months into his second term: "He very clearly said to the American peo  more
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Joins Fox News' Faulker Focus to Discuss Pres. Trump's 2025 Wins & His More Affordable Care Act to Drive Down Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Joins Fox News' Faulker Focus to Discuss Pres. Trump's 2025 Wins & His More Affordable Care Act to Drive Down Health Care Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott joined the Faulkner Focus on Fox News to discuss President Trump's big wins for the American people in his first year as he works to deliver on his promises of putting Amer  more
Jayapal, Fletcher Demand Answers as Trump Cancels Immigration Applications, Citizenship Ceremonies
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Fletcher Demand Answers as Trump Cancels Immigration Applications, Citizenship Ceremonies * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Security, Integrity, and Enforcement, and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) are demanding answers after the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced they would indefinitely pause t  more
Kennedy locks in major Louisiana wins, restores military strength in FY26 defense authorization bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy locks in major Louisiana wins, restores military strength in FY26 defense authorization bill * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, a critical bill that rebuilds America's military might, backs our men and women in uniform, and delivers major wins for Louisiana's military community. The bill   more
Lankford Secures Major Oklahoma Priorities in Final Defense Bill Headed to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Secures Major Oklahoma Priorities in Final Defense Bill Headed to President Trump's Desk * WASHINGTON, DC US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), today applauded final Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA), sending the annual defense bill to President Trump's desk. The legislation strengthens America's national defense, protects critical military  more
Larsen and WA Democratic Members Demand Answers from ICE on Deteriorating Conditions and Inadequate Food, Medical Care, and Access to Legal Counsel at NWIPC
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen and WA Democratic Members Demand Answers from ICE on Deteriorating Conditions and Inadequate Food, Medical Care, and Access to Legal Counsel at NWIPC * Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Democratic members of Washington state's congressional delegation sent a letter to Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons expressing grave concerns with cond  more
Larson Condemns Trump Cancellation of $1.2 Million in Funding for Hartford Public Schools
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Condemns Trump Cancellation of $1.2 Million in Funding for Hartford Public Schools * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Trump Administration pulled over $1.2 million in federal funding for Hartford Public Schools, with no public notice or explanation. "Hundreds of thousands of kids across Connecticut rely on Department of E  more
Larson Rebukes Trump-Backed Trans Health Care Ban, Vows to Continue Fight to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Rebukes Trump-Backed Trans Health Care Ban, Vows to Continue Fight to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth * Washington, D.C. - Today, following the Trump Administration's latest proposal (link is external) to bully hospitals out of providing care to transgender youth, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against another Republican bill to ban trans youth (link is external) from accessing essential medica  more
Larson Votes to End Illegal Strikes in Caribbean, Reassert Congressional War Powers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to End Illegal Strikes in Caribbean, Reassert Congressional War Powers * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to pass H.Con.Res. 61 (link is external) and H.Con. Res. 64 (link is external) to end President Trump's unauthorized strikes in the Caribbean Sea and hostilities against Venezuela, reasserting Congress' Constitutional war powers authority. "Our Fou  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE SHOULD NOT LEAVE TOWN UNTIL WE VOTE ON EXTENDING THE ACA TAX CREDITS"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE SHOULD NOT LEAVE TOWN UNTIL WE VOTE ON EXTENDING THE ACA TAX CREDITS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word, where he made clear that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to act as if the cost of living crisis is a hoax, Democrats successfully got the 218 signatures necessary on a discha  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "WE ARE WORKING HARD TO DECISIVELY CONFRONT THIS REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "WE ARE WORKING HARD TO DECISIVELY CONFRONT THIS REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he emphasized that a majority of the House has signed onto the Democratic bill to extend the ACA tax credits, and Mike Johnson must bring it up for a vote immediately. ANDREW  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "WE ARE WORKING HARD TO DECISIVELY CONFRONT THIS REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "WE ARE WORKING HARD TO DECISIVELY CONFRONT THIS REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he emphasized that a majority of the House has signed onto the Democratic bill to extend the ACA tax credits, and Mike Johnson must bring it up for a vote immediately. ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Joining us r  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "COSTS HAVEN'T GONE DOWN IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND EVERYBODY KNOWS IT"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "COSTS HAVEN'T GONE DOWN IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND EVERYBODY KNOWS IT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that as Congress ends the legislative year, President Trump and House Republicans have failed to deliver on their promises to lower costs for everyday Americans, while House Democ  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "COSTS HAVEN'T GONE DOWN IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND EVERYBODY KNOWS IT"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "COSTS HAVEN'T GONE DOWN IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND EVERYBODY KNOWS IT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that as Congress ends the legislative year, President Trump and House Republicans have failed to deliver on their promises to lower costs for everyday Americans, while House Democrats remain committed to d  more
Lujan Joins Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats to Unveil New Initiative to Lower Costs as Trump and Republicans Continue to Burden Americans with Tariffs, Unstable Economy, and Skyrocketing Prices
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats to Unveil New Initiative to Lower Costs as Trump and Republicans Continue to Burden Americans with Tariffs, Unstable Economy, and Skyrocketing Prices * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats to unveil a new forward-looking Democratic initiative to lower  more
Lujan Questioning Exposes that FCC is no Longer an Independent Agency
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Questioning Exposes that FCC is no Longer an Independent Agency * FCC Chairman Carr in Response to Senator Lujan's Questioning: "The FCC is not an Independent Agency" FCC Edits Website Minutes After Questioning to Strip Word "Independent" Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, pressed F  more
Markey Opposes Defense Spending Bill That Puts Warfare Over Health Care
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Opposes Defense Spending Bill That Puts Warfare Over Health Care * Washington (December 17, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting against the $1 trillion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The FY26 NDAA passed the Senate by a final vote of 77 to 20 and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.   more
McBath Releases Year in Review, Delivered $40 Million to Georgia Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath Releases Year in Review, Delivered $40 Million to Georgia Families * Atlanta, GA Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) today released her 2025 end of year review, announcing that her office returned nearly $40 million in federal funds, benefits, and grants for Georgia's families, held 144 eventsincluding interactive Town Hall events with more than 33,800 attendeesassisted with nearly 1,400 federal  more
Meeks Introduces Bill to Block Sales of Advanced AI Chips to China
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Meeks Introduces Bill to Block Sales of Advanced AI Chips to China Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led 13 House Democrats today in introducing the Restoring Export and Security Trade Restrictions for Integrated Circuit Technologies (RESTRICT) Act, legislation to protect  more
Merkley Leads Senate Resolution Denouncing 'Horrors of Authoritarianism'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Leads Senate Resolution Denouncing 'Horrors of Authoritarianism' * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a new resolution condemning authoritarianism in all its forms and opposing the implementation of authoritarian policies in the United States of America. The resolution continues Merkley's work to sound the alarm bells over what he has called the "authori  more
Merkley, Baldwin, Booker, 41 Senators: No New Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Provisions in Must-Pass Government Funding Bills
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Baldwin, Booker, 41 Senators: No New Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Provisions in Must-Pass Government Funding Bills * "Partisan, discriminatory, and harmful policy riders have no place in must-pass legislation such as appropriations bills" Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Wisconsin's U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, and New Jersey's U.S. Senator Cory Booker led a group of ove  more
Monopoly Busters Caucus Blasts Trump Administration for Ending Key Partnership with States that Protects Competition in the Agriculture Industry, Lowers Prices for Consumers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Blasts Trump Administration for Ending Key Partnership with States that Protects Competition in the Agriculture Industry, Lowers Prices for Consumers * In letter to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, caucus presses USDA on how they plan to promote competition, provide relief to farmers, workers and consumers WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, The Monopoly Busters Caucus, led by Co-Chairs   more
Monopoly Busters Caucus Blasts Trump Administration for Ending Key Partnership with States that Protects Competition in the Agriculture Industry, Lowers Prices for Consumers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Blasts Trump Administration for Ending Key Partnership with States that Protects Competition in the Agriculture Industry, Lowers Prices for Consumers * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, The Monopoly Busters Caucus, led by Co-Chairs U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18), blasted the Trump Administration for ending a ke  more
Moolenaar: Trump Administration's Sale of Arms Strengthens U.S.-Taiwan Partnership
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- 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 Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Moolenaar: Trump Administration's Sale of Arms Strengthens U.S.-Taiwan Partnership The Trump Administration has announced that it plans to sell more than $10 billion of U.S. arms to Taiwan in the largest American arms sale to the island-nation. According to media r  more
Murphy, Schiff Introduce Bill To Keep Border Patrol Agents At Our Borders And Out Of Our Cities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Schiff Introduce Bill To Keep Border Patrol Agents At Our Borders And Out Of Our Cities * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) today introduced the Keeping Our Agents On The Line Act, a bill to improve border security by ensuring that Border Patrol Agents are not diverted from their work at U.S. borders and reassigned to operations deep in the A  more
N.M. Delegation Condemns Trump's Plan to Cut Veterans Health Administration Positions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Condemns Trump's Plan to Cut Veterans Health Administration Positions * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released th  more
Nadler Statement on War Powers Votes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement on War Powers Votes * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement regarding his votes in favor of two Democratic War Powers resolutions related to the Trump Administration's lethal strikes on boats in the Caribbean: "M. Speaker, prior to the Trump Administration, the United States followed a policy of interdiction to combat drug trafficking in  more
Nadler, DeLauro, Balint, Frost Introduce Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, DeLauro, Balint, Frost Introduce Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act * In the wake of the horrific antisemitic attack in Sydney killing 15 Jews, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Becca Balint (VT-AL), and Maxwell Frost (FL-10) introduced the Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act (ARPA). This comprehensive approach to combating antisemitism supports th  more
NDAA Wins for Fort Bragg, Military Families, and President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda Passes the Senate
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * NDAA Wins for Fort Bragg, Military Families, and President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda Passes the Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) released the following statement after the Senate's final passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law: "As Fort Bragg  more
NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to End Staffing Crisis at Fish and Wildlife Service, Warn of Devastating Impacts to Ecosystems and Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to End Staffing Crisis at Fish and Wildlife Service, Warn of Devastating Impacts to Ecosystems and Public Lands * Senators calling for immediate action to address the loss in staff and resources that protects American's wildlife Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public   more
NH Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Expand Public Engagement on "Roadless Rule" Changes, Restore Full Staffing at Forest Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * NH Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Expand Public Engagement on "Roadless Rule" Changes, Restore Full Staffing at Forest Service * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), are urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to provide greater op  more
Norton Statement on House Committee on Natural Resources Passage of the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Statement on House Committee on Natural Resources Passage of the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement after the House Committee on Natural Resources passed the anti-D.C. bill, the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act (H.R. 5103), which would undermine D.C.'s autono  more
Omar, Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, & Crow Issue Statement Following House War Powers Resolution Vote
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Omar, Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, & Crow Issue Statement Following House War Powers Resolution Vote * Washington, DC Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Bennie G. Thomp  more
On Senate Floor, Durbin Announces Criminal Referral To DOJ Regarding Trump Officials' Unconstitutional Immigration Enforcement Activity
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Durbin Announces Criminal Referral To DOJ Regarding Trump Officials' Unconstitutional Immigration Enforcement Activity * December 18, 2025 Durbin: Today, I am putting those participating in "Operation Midway Blitz" on notice; you will be held accountable for unlawful actions WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranki  more
On Senate Floor, Durbin Announces Criminal Referral To DOJ Regarding Trump Officials' Unconstitutional Immigration Enforcement Activity
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * On Senate Floor, Durbin Announces Criminal Referral To DOJ Regarding Trump Officials' Unconstitutional Immigration Enforcement Activity In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced he, along with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), h  more
Over 4,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman's Year-End Telephone Town Hall
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Over 4,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman's Year-End Telephone Town Hall * SHERMAN OAKS, CA - On December 17th, more than 4,000 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman's (CA-32) live Telephone Town Hall, as he reviewed the battles fought over the past year and outlined the priorities and challenges facing Congress in the year ahead. "I'm grateful that thousands of residents continue to join th  more
Pappas, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bring Our Heroes Home Act, Legislation to Address POW/MIA Backlog
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bring Our Heroes Home Act, Legislation to Address POW/MIA Backlog * Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee (HVAC), and Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01) re-introduced the Bring Our Heroes Home Act in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would expedite and coordinate the process of c  more
Patriots of the Caribbean: Lee Bill Authorizes American Privateers to Seize Cartel Assets with President's Approval
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Patriots of the Caribbean: Lee Bill Authorizes American Privateers to Seize Cartel Assets with President's Approval * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation today that would allow private entities to stop drug cartel smuggling and violence. The Cartel Marque and Reprisal Reauthorization Act authorizes President Trump, as provided under the Constitution, to commission American oper  more
Pelosi Defends Ukraine on House Floor: "Would You Trust Putin?"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Defends Ukraine on House Floor: "Would You Trust Putin?" * Washington, D.C. - Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks during a Special Order Hour hosted by the Congressional Ukraine Caucus on the House Floor reaffirming America's unwavering commitment to the people of Ukraine as they continue to defend their democracy, sovereignty and right to live free from Russian aggressio  more
Peters Returns to Senate Floor to Sound the Alarm on Growing National Debt
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Peters Returns to Senate Floor to Sound the Alarm on Growing National Debt Peters' Speech Highlights How U.S. National Debt Impacts the Everyday Lives of Hardworking Americans * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) took to the Senate floor again today to highlight the United States' growing national debt, which recently eclipsed $38 trillion for the first time in U.S. history, and its imp  more
PHOTOS: Grassley Honors Fallen Iowa National Guardsmen
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Grassley Honors Fallen Iowa National Guardsmen * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) yesterday attended a solemn transfer of remains at Dover Air Force Base for two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria: Sgt. William Nathaniel "Nate" Howard of Marshalltown and Sgt. Edgar Torres-Tovar of Des Moines. President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chief of Staff o  more
President Trump Announces 'Warrior Dividend' for our Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Announces 'Warrior Dividend' for our Servicemembers * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Patronis celebrates the announcement of the 'Warrior Dividend,' a special recognition for America's servicemembers. President Trump announced that nearly 1.5 million service members will receive a $1,776 one-time tax-free bonus in honor of 250 years of the U.S. military defending our nation and pr  more
President Trump Signs Barrett's First Bill into Law to Improve Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Barrett's First Bill into Law to Improve Aviation Safety * Washington, D.C. Today, President Donald Trump signed Congressman Tom Barrett's (MI-07) Military Helicopter Training Safety Act into law to improve aviation safety in the aftermath of the tragic collision over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in January. This legislation, which was included in the National Defe  more
President Trump Signs FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Into Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Into Law * Tonight, President Donald J. Trump signed H. Amdt. to S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, into law. The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DoD). Congressman Rick W. Allen supported this legislation on th  more
Quigley, Jayapal, McBride, Foushee Lead Legislation to End Trump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley, Jayapal, McBride, Foushee Lead Legislation to End Trump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement * Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Sarah McBride (DE-At Large), and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) re-introduced the Protecting the Rights of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for (PROTECT) Immigration Act, legislation which   more
Quigley, Jayapal, McBride, Foushee Lead Legislation to EndTrump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Quigley, Jayapal, McBride, Foushee Lead Legislation to EndTrump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Sarah McBride (DE-At Large), and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) re-introduced the Protecting the Rights of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for (PROTECT) Immigration Act, leg  more
Ramirez, Tlaib Statement on Death of Illinois Resident at North Lake Processing Center in Michigan
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Tlaib Statement on Death of Illinois Resident at North Lake Processing Center in Michigan * Washington, DC Today, Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement after receiving notification that a 56-year-old immigrant man, Nenko Stanev Gantchev, a resident of Illinois and a citizen of Bulgaria, died on December 15th in ICE custody at the  more
Ranking Member DeLauro Statement on Judge Order to Restore Federal Disaster Aid Funding Blocked by Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member DeLauro Statement on Judge Order to Restore Federal Disaster Aid Funding Blocked by Trump Administration Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement after a lawsuit led by Connecticut resulted in a court order to release more than $4 billion of Building Resil  more
Ranking Member Jayapal Denounces the Trump Administration's Shameful Denaturalization Quota
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Ranking Member Jayapal Denounces the Trump Administration's Shameful Denaturalization Quota * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to new guidance that the Trump Administration will require U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to "supply Office o  more
Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Trump Administration's Threat to Dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Trump Administration's Threat to Dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research * WASHINGTON, DC \- Yesterday, the Trump Administration's threat to dismantle the National Science Foundation's National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), located in Boulder, CO, came to light. NCAR is a world-leading research center for fundamental and applied Earth syste  more
Ranking Member Markey Statement on U.S. District Court Ruling to Reinstate and Provide Backpay to SBA Workers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Markey Statement on U.S. District Court Ruling to Reinstate and Provide Backpay to SBA Workers Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, ruled in favor of the unions repres  more
Ranking Member McBath Statement on Reclassification Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McBath Statement on Reclassification Executive Order * Atlanta, GA After President Trump signed an executive order starting the drug reclassification process for marijuana, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, issued the following statement: "Today, President Trump signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana, enabling   more
Ranking Member McCollum Statement on War Powers Resolutions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McCollum Statement on War Powers Resolutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on two War Powers Resolutions aimed at curtailing the Trump Administration's illegal actions in the Caribbean. The first resolution, H.Con.Res.61, would direct the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in t  more
Ranking Member Shaheen Speaks on Senate Floor to Urging the Senate to Pass Legislation Pressuring Putin's War Machine
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Speaks on Senate Floor to Urging the Senate to Pass Legislation Pressuring Putin's War Machine Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor urging the Senate to advance bipartisan legislation she introduced and supp  more
Ranking Members Maxine Waters and Jamie Raskin Demand Answers From AG Bondi on Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Sabotage Consumer Protection and Let Financial Fraudsters Walk Free
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Maxine Waters and Jamie Raskin Demand Answers from AG Bondi on Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Sabotage Consumer Protection and Let Financial Fraudsters Walk Free Top Democrats Warn DOJ Case Transfers Would Be a Backdoor Effort to Defy Federal Court Orders, Dismantle the CFPB, and Kill Ongoing Enfo  more
Ranking Members Shaheen, Warren Press Trump Administration for Transparency on $20 Billion Argentina Bailout
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Shaheen, Warren Press Trump Administration for Transparency on $20 Billion Argentina Bailout Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Tr  more
Ranking Members Warren and Shaheen Press Trump Administration for Transparency on $20 Billion Argentina Bailout
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Warren and Shaheen Press Trump Administration for Transparency on $20 Billion Argentina Bailout Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a let  more
Rep. Clyde Applauds Trump Administration's Illegal Immigration Crackdown in Northeast Georgia
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Applauds Trump Administration's Illegal Immigration Crackdown in Northeast Georgia * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) lauded the actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for arresting criminal illegal aliens in Georgia's Ninth Congressional District. DHS recently launched its Worst of the Worst databa  more
Rep. Craig Calls Out Administration for Hindering Pathway to Citizenship for Legal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Calls Out Administration for Hindering Pathway to Citizenship for Legal Immigrants * In letter to DHS Secretary and USCIS Director, Rep. Craig condemns Administration for targeting immigrants from 19 countries named in President's June travel ban WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined 118 of her House colleagues in calling out the Trump Administration for indefi  more
Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against House Republicans' Health Care Bill that Fails to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Excludes Coverage for Reproductive Care
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against House Republicans' Health Care Bill that Fails to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Excludes Coverage for Reproductive Care * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the Republican-led Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. "My Republican colleagues had ample opportunity to address the h  more
Rep. Crank Votes to Streamline Permitting; Delist Gray Wolves in a Series of Natural Resources Committee Wins on the House Floor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Votes to Streamline Permitting; Delist Gray Wolves in a Series of Natural Resources Committee Wins on the House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of a series of Natural Resources Committee passed bills on the House Floor: the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act and the Pet and Livestock Protection Act. Th  more
Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. "When it comes to Obamacare, we can't keep writing blank checks for a heavily subsidized program that continues to drive up cost  more
Rep. Jackson Celebrates FY26 NDAA Being Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Celebrates FY26 NDAA Being Signed Into Law * WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) celebrated the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) being signed into law by President Donald J. Trump. Jackson led provisions to improve our nation's Special Operations Forces' acquisition process, speed up delivery of the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft,   more
Rep. Mike Levin's Bipartisan TIER Act Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin's Bipartisan TIER Act Signed into Law * December 18, 2025 TIER Act Will Help Service Members Successfully Transition Back into Civilian Life; Marks Rep. Levin's 35th Bill to Become Law Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that his bipartisan bill, the Transition Improvement by Estimating Risk (TIER) Act of 2025, was signed into law by President Trump as part  more
Rep. Peters Slams GOP's Unserious Health Care Plan
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters Slams GOP's Unserious Health Care Plan * Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans' Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, underscoring the urgent need for Congress to prevent the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits on December 31 st. "I voted no on this unseriou  more
Rep. Pfluger Takes Action to Lower Health Care Costs for ALL Americans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Takes Action to Lower Health Care Costs for ALL Americans * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of legislation to lower health care costs for hardworking Texans and families across the country. During his remarks, Rep. Pfluger highlighted a firsthand account from a constituent about issues they have experienced with th  more
Rep. Steube: Trump is Right, Time to Reschedule Marijuana
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube: Trump is Right, Time to Reschedule Marijuana * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) issued the following statement today, praising President Trump's support for rescheduling marijuana and calling for Congress to take up his Marijuana 1-to-3 Act : "President Trump is right. Now is the time to reclassify marijuana, and the Drug Enforcement Administration must open  more
Rep. Tony Gonzales Hosts Town Hall with Texas Agriculture Leaders and Experts
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Hosts Town Hall with Texas Agriculture Leaders and Experts * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) hosted a telephone town hall with Texas agriculture leaders and experts. Along with a legislative update from Congressman Gonzales, Stephen Diebel (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association), Justin Dreibelbis (Texas Wildlife Association), Warren Cude (Texas Far  more
Representative Tran Rejects Legislation to Dismantle Federal Environmental Protections
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Rejects Legislation to Dismantle Federal Environmental Protections * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following his vote against H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act. This bill would significantly limit the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, one of the most significant pieces of federal environmental policy. "Today, I v  more
Reps. Davids, Stansbury, Stanton Demand Tribal Rights Be Respected After Proposed Hydropower Rule Sparks Opposition from Tribes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Davids, Stansbury, Stanton Demand Tribal Rights Be Respected After Proposed Hydropower Rule Sparks Opposition from Tribes * Recently, Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) called on the Trump Administration to respect Tribal sovereignty and long-standing government-to-government relationships when making decisions about hydropower projects  more
Reps. Roy, Self Launch Sharia Free America Caucus
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Roy, Self Launch Sharia Free America Caucus * December 18, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. Representatives Chip Roy (TX-21) and Keith Self (TX-03) officially launched the Sharia-Free America Caucus in the House of Representatives, an effort to counter the alarming rise of Sharia Law in the United States. Sharia is a dominating force that is not compatible with the U.S. Constitution. The form  more
Republicans are Unleashing American Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans are Unleashing American Energy Dominance * "This Christmas, Americans will pay the lowest gas prices in five years. Across the country, families are feeling the relief that comes from returning to common sense energy policies... America is an energy superpower. Under Republicans, we are finally acting like it again." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Major  more
Republicans Pass Christmas Gifts for Billionaire Polluters, Leave Hardworking Americans in the Cold Republicans Pass Christmas Gifts for Billionaire Polluters, Leave Hardworking Americans in the Cold
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Republicans Pass Christmas Gifts for Billionaire Polluters, Leave Hardworking Americans in the Cold Republicans Pass Christmas Gifts for Billionaire Polluters, Leave Hardworking Americans in the Cold Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) took to the House Floor and slammed Republic  more
Ricketts Recaps 2025, A Year of Delivering Wins for Nebraskans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Recaps 2025, A Year of Delivering Wins for Nebraskans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted successes in 2025, delivering wins for Nebraskans with safer streets, more money in pockets, and excellent customer service. "I'm also proud of the legislative successes we achieved this year. We passed the Working Families Tax Cut, which delivered big wins for  more
Ricketts, Coons Lead Resolution in Support of Japan, Condemns Communist China's Bullying
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Coons Lead Resolution in Support of Japan, Condemns Communist China's Bullying * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations East Asia Subcommittee, introduced a resolution to reaffirm the Trump Administration's unwavering support for the U.S.-Japan alliance. The resolution was introduced  more
Risch, Crapo, Colleagues Call on President to Maintain Marijuana as Schedule I Drug
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Crapo, Colleagues Call on President to Maintain Marijuana as Schedule I Drug * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined 20 of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Donald Trump asking that marijuana remain a Schedule I drug. President Trump is expected to sign an executive order rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule III drug. "Rescheduling mari  more
Rounds Secures South Dakota Wins in Final NDAA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Secures South Dakota Wins in Final NDAA * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, released the following statement on the Senate's passage of the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. This is the 11th NDAA that Rounds has helped author as a memb  more
Samaritan's Purse VP Isaacs Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa released the following testimony by Ken Isaacs, vice president of programs and government relations for Samaritan's Purse, from a Dec. 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan": * * * Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Jacobs, Committee members, and fellow guests. Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience and thoughts on the crisis in Sudan. A stable and  more
Scalise Touts GOP Legislation to Cut Costs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Touts GOP Legislation to Cut Costs * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss cutting costs for hardworking families through lower premiums, historic tax cuts, permitting reform, and President Trump's America First agenda. Despite House Democrats' failed efforts to stop Republicans' work, Leader S  more
Scalise Touts GOP Legislation to Cut Costs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Touts GOP Legislation to Cut Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss cutting costs for hardworking families through lower premiums, historic tax cuts, permitting reform, and President Trump's America First agenda. Despite House Democrats' failed efforts to stop Republicans' work, Leader S  more
Scalise, Westerman: The SPEED Act: Helping America Build Again
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise, Westerman: The SPEED Act: Helping America Build Again * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman published an op-ed in the Washington Times highlighting the importance of the SPEED Act, legislation that will simplify and streamline America's overly burdensome permitting process. The legislation will allow A  more
Scalise, Westerman: The SPEED Act: Helping America Build Again
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise, Westerman: The SPEED Act: Helping America Build Again * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman published an op-ed in the Washington Times highlighting the importance of the SPEED Act, legislation that will simplify and streamline America's overly burdensome permitting process. The legislation will allow A  more
Scott Slams Trump Administration's Absurd Rationale for Boat Strikes, Votes to Stop Military Action in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Slams Trump Administration's Absurd Rationale for Boat Strikes, Votes to Stop Military Action in Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting for the adoption of H.Con.Res. 61 (link is external), directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities   more
Scott, Senate Republicans Continue Confirming Trump Administration Nominees at Record Pace
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Scott, Senate Republicans Continue Confirming Trump Administration Nominees at Record Pace Today, the United States Senate confirmed a slate of highly qualified Trump administration nominees, continuing their record pace in installing the President's team to execute his agenda. Led by Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.)  more
Sen. Cruz: Senate Passage of ROTOR Act a Key Step for Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz: Senate Passage of ROTOR Act a Key Step for Aviation Safety * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, praised the passage of the bipartisan ROTOR Act as a step forward for aviation safety and a measure that honors the victims of the January 29 th fatal crash near DCA. Almost a year after the accident, the ROTOR Act - which the Senate passed by   more
Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Revoke Communist China's Trade Privileges and Prioritize American Jobs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Revoke Communist China's Trade Privileges and Prioritize American Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of his No Trade Preferences for Communist China Act. This bill will revoke the permanent trade relations status of Communist China, an adversary to the United States. This legislation aligns with President Trump's efforts ho  more
Senate Judiciary Democrats Press For Hearing On Legality Of Trump's Extrajudicial Killings In Caribbean Sea
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Press For Hearing On Legality Of Trump's Extrajudicial Killings In Caribbean Sea * December 18, 2025 Durbin, SJC Dems to Grassley: "These strikes are extrajudicial killings and shocking violations of fundamental principles of due process and the right to life under U.S. and international law." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking M  more
Senate Judiciary Democrats Press For Hearing On Legality Of Trump's Extrajudicial Killings In Caribbean Sea
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Press For Hearing On Legality Of Trump's Extrajudicial Killings In Caribbean Sea U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led all Senate Judiciary Democrats in urging Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to hold a hearing on the Trump Administration's executions of all  more
Senate Passes National Defense Authorization Act Containing Key Hirono-led Provisions for Hawaii and Indo-Pacific
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes National Defense Authorization Act Containing Key Hirono-led Provisions for Hawaii and Indo-Pacific * ~ Within the FY26 NDAA, Hirono secured over $1.1 billion for infrastructure in Hawaii and $10 billion for projects, capabilities, and exercises to support the Indo-Pacific region ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Armed Se  more
Senate Passes Peters and Grassley Bipartisan Bills to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Peters and Grassley Bipartisan Bills to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy Two bipartisan bills authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to imp  more
Senate Passes Peters and Grassley's Bipartisan Bills to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Peters and Grassley's Bipartisan Bills to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy The Senate unanimously approved two bipartisan bills authored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-Mich) to improve America's ability to preven  more
Senate Passes Peters, Johnson, Grassley & Cortez Masto Bill to Help Law Enforcement Stop Dangerous Drones as Part of Annual Defense Legislation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Senate Passes Peters, Johnson, Grassley & Cortez Masto Bill to Help Law Enforcement Stop Dangerous Drones as Part of Annual Defense Legislation A provision based on bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Comm  more
Senator Budd Releases Statement Opposing Marijuana Rescheduling
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd Releases Statement Opposing Marijuana Rescheduling * "We should not be handing tax breaks to bad actors and foreign drug cartels to advertise a drug that will harm Americans." Washington, D.C. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order that would reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a lower classification, ea  more
Senator Lee Condemns EU Sanctioning X for Refusing to Censor Americans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Lee Condemns EU Sanctioning X for Refusing to Censor Americans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a resolution today condemning the European Union's recent decision to sanction the social media platform X for its refusal to censor American users' online speech. The massive $140 million fine is the latest in a string of radical free speech infringement by European governments, in  more
Senator Markey Demands Answers from Boston ICE Field Office on Treatment of Detainees
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Demands Answers from Boston ICE Field Office on Treatment of Detainees * Markey slams Trump's brutal immigration enforcement campaign Letter Text (PDF) Washington (December 17, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today wrote to David Wesling, Boston Acting Field Office Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations,   more
Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Block Trump's Executive Order Blocking State AI Regulation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Block Trump's Executive Order Blocking State AI Regulation * Markey also files his bill as an amendment to the appropriations package in the Senate Bill Text (PDF) Washington (December 17, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today led ten of his colleagues in introducing the   more
Senator Markey, Representative Espaillat, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Lower Household Energy Bills by Stopping Exports of Natural Gas Abroad
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey, Representative Espaillat, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Lower Household Energy Bills by Stopping Exports of Natural Gas Abroad * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (December 17, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) today introduced the Lowering American Energy Costs  more
Senator Marshall Praises Senate Passage of ROTOR Act to Improve Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Praises Senate Passage of ROTOR Act to Improve Aviation Safety * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), praised the passage of the bipartisan ROTOR Act as a meaningful step forward for aviation safety and a measure honoring the victims of the January 29 fatal crash that departed from Wichita and tragically collided with an Army helicopter near DCA a  more
Senator Warren Statement on November 2025 CPI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Senator Warren Statement on November 2025 CPI United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement: "Today's data shows inflation is still higher than it was when President Trump started his trad  more
Senators Baldwin, Young Lead Colleagues in Calling on Trump to Strengthen, Revitalize Great Lakes Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Baldwin, Young Lead Colleagues in Calling on Trump to Strengthen, Revitalize Great Lakes Shipbuilding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Todd Young (R-IN) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to ensure that implementation of his Executive Order "Restoring America's Shipbuilding Dominance," strengthens and revitali  more
Smith Statement on the FY26 NDAA Being Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on the FY26 NDAA Being Signed Into Law U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA), into law. "The signing of the FY26 NDAA into  more
Smith: After Democrats Fueled an Inflation Crisis, Republicans Are Bringing Real Relief
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Smith: After Democrats Fueled an Inflation Crisis, Republicans Are Bringing Real Relief House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for November 2025, showing inflation beating expectations and core in  more
STATEMENT FROM KENNEDY CENTER EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS TRUMP'S ILLEGAL EFFORT RENAME ARTS INSTITUTION
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM KENNEDY CENTER EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS TRUMP'S ILLEGAL EFFORT RENAME ARTS INSTITUTION * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), House Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member  more
STATEMENT FROM KENNEDY CENTER EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS ON TRUMP'S ILLEGAL EFFORT TO RENAME ARTS INSTITUTION
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM KENNEDY CENTER EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS ON TRUMP'S ILLEGAL EFFORT TO RENAME ARTS INSTITUTION * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), House Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA-0  more
Subcommittee Chairman McCormick Opens Investigations and Oversight Hearing on Research Security
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Chairman McCormick Opens Investigations and Oversight Hearing on Research Security * Washington, D.C. - Today, at the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee's hearing, Research Security: Examining the Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33 (link is external), Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick d elivered opening remarks stressing  more
THOMPSON, NEAL, WAYS AND MEANS DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE AMERICAN AFFORDABILITY ACT TO LOWER COSTS FOR AMERICANS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, NEAL, WAYS AND MEANS DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE AMERICAN AFFORDABILITY ACT TO LOWER COSTS FOR AMERICANS * Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Richard E. Neal (MA-01), and Ways and Means Democrats held a press conference announcing the American Affordabilit  more
Thune on Senate Republicans' Record-Breaking Year
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune on Senate Republicans' Record-Breaking Year * 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, as... we're about to wrap up... our legislative work for 2025, I would say it's been quite a busy year here in the Unite  more
Tonko Opening Remarks at Environment Hearing on Republican Efforts to Exempt Toxic PFAS "Forever Chemicals" From Superfund
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Tonko Opening Remarks at Environment Hearing on Republican Efforts to Exempt Toxic PFAS "Forever Chemicals" from Superfund Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Paul Tonko (D-NY) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Environment Subcommittee hearing on Republican efforts to undermine protections that sa  more
Tuberville Celebrates Senate's Passage of Annual Defense Bill, Pledges to Keep Fighting Every Day for Alabama's Troops
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Celebrates Senate's Passage of Annual Defense Bill, Pledges to Keep Fighting Every Day for Alabama's Troops * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released the following statement after the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the Senate. The bill is now headed to President Trump's desk. As Alabama's representative on the Senate Armed Servic  more
U.S. House Passes Rep. Tiffany's Bill to Delist the Gray Wolf
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes Rep. Tiffany's Bill to Delist the Gray Wolf * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House passed the Pet and Livestock Protection Act (link is external), introduced by Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04). H.R. 845 delists the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA), prevents endless lawfare from overturning the decision, and restores authori  more
U.S. House Passes Stauber-Backed Bill to Delist Gray Wolf
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes Stauber-Backed Bill to Delist Gray Wolf * Washington DC. - Today, the House of Representatives passed, in a bipartisan fashion, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845). This legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), will delist the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Specifically, the bill requires the first Trump Administration's Novem  more
Velazquez, Markey, Espaillat, Meng, and Chu Condemn SBA's Removal of Spanish and Multilingual Webpages
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez, Markey, Espaillat, Meng, and Chu Condemn SBA's Removal of Spanish and Multilingual Webpages Today, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), Senate Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Congressional Asian Pacific Amer  more
Video: Kaine Slams Trump's Reckless & Corrupt Decision to Allow Nvidia to Sell Advanced Chips to China
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Slams Trump's Reckless & Corrupt Decision to Allow Nvidia to Sell Advanced Chips to China * FULL VIDEO OF KAINE'S SPEECH IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, spoke on the Senate floor sounding the alarm about the Trump Administration's dangerous decision to allow Nvidia to sell  more
Warner Leads Bipartisan Effort to Push FTC to Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing With Holiday Shopping Season Underway
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Leads Bipartisan Effort to Push FTC to Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing With Holiday Shopping Season Underway * WASHINGTON - Today, in the thick of the holiday shopping season, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Richard Blumental (D-CT), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) in pushing the Trump administration to crack down on surveillance pricing, which eliminates a fixed or   more
Warnock Responds to President Trump's Truth Social Attack on his Faith
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Responds to President Trump's Truth Social Attack on his Faith * WATCH: Senator Reverend Warnock responds to the President's Truth Social post attacking the Senator's faith Senator Warnock is the Senior Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of Dr. King, and returns to his pulpit most Sundays Senator Reverend Warnock : "Mr. President, my faith is not a weapon, it's a  more
Warnock, Wyden Blast Trump Admin for Making it Harder for Taxpayers to Get Full Refund
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Wyden Blast Trump Admin for Making it Harder for Taxpayers to Get Full Refund * Today, Senator s Reverend Warnock and Finance Ranking Member Wyden led an effort urging the Trump administration to stop hiring freezes, reduction-in-force efforts, and other operational strains at the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) TAS helps taxpayers resolve their issues at the Internal Revenue Servic  more
Warren, Casar Warn DOJ, FCC of Potential Competition, Cost Issues Involving AT&T and SpaceX Deals With EchoStar
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Casar Warn DOJ, FCC of Potential Competition, Cost Issues Involving AT&T and SpaceX Deals With EchoStar * AT&T and SpaceX's proposed acquisitions of Echostar spectrum raise antitrust concerns, may not meet federal telecommunications law requirements Deal threatens to raise cell phone costs and worsen service for consumers by further consolidating cellular market Text of Letter   more
Warren, Dean, Democrats Urge Commerce Department Watchdog to Investigate Lutnick Family's Conflicts of Interest, Impact on AI Data Center Decisions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Dean, Democrats Urge Commerce Department Watchdog to Investigate Lutnick Family's Conflicts of Interest, Impact on AI Data Center Decisions * Commerce Secretary Lutnick may be boosting AI data center projects that could enrich his immediate family "There is a substantial public interest in ensuring that Secretary Lutnick is not violating federal ethics law to propel data centers   more
WATCH: Pressley Condemns Trump & Republicans' Attacks on Healthcare & Abortion Access, Demands Vote to Extend ACA Subsidies
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: Pressley Condemns Trump & Republicans' Attacks on Healthcare & Abortion Access, Demands Vote to Extend ACA Subsidies * Despite Having 218 Votes Necessary to Pass ACA Extension, Johnson is Sending House Home With Premiums Set to Skyrocket for Millions Video (YouTube) WASHINGTON - Today, in a powerful floor speech, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) condemned Trump and Republicans' atta  more
WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls Out Trump's FCC on Efforts to Stifle Free Speech
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls Out Trump's FCC on Efforts to Stifle Free Speech * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, called out the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on his efforts to stifle free speech and increase market consolidation. Today's FCC Oversight Hearing comes afte  more
WATCH: Senator Kim Reminds FCC Chairman His Bosses are the American People, Not President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Senator Kim Reminds FCC Chairman His Bosses are the American People, Not President Trump * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a committee hearing, Senator Andy Kim reminded Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr that the FCC is an independent agency and as the Chairman, he took an oath to the U.S. Constitution, not Donald Trump. The FCC was created in 1934 as an independ  more
Welch Joins Bicameral Bill to Protect Medicare Benefits from Trump Admin's Dangerous AI Experiment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Bicameral Bill to Protect Medicare Benefits from Trump Admin's Dangerous AI Experiment * As Republicans double down on health care sabotage, Democrats lead effort to halt the Trump Admin's looming Medicare AI prior authorization takeover WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, this week joined U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), V  more
Welch Speaks on Trump's March to War in Caribbean
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Speaks on Trump's March to War in Caribbean * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In remarks from the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) raised alarm about President Trump's mobilization of National Guard troops and warships to the Caribbean and urged Congress to enforce the War Powers Act before the United States embarks on another unauthorized war. The Senator emphasized that the Trump Administrat  more
Wyden Demands HHS Uphold Mandated Legal Services for Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Government Custody
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Demands HHS Uphold Mandated Legal Services for Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Government Custody The Trump Administration Published a Contract With Provisions that Undermine Mandated Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Migrant Children * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., demanded the Department of Health and Human Serv  more
Wyden Statement on Cannabis Rescheduling
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Statement on Cannabis Rescheduling * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement on Donald Trump's executive order to reschedule cannabis from a schedule I drug to a schedule III: " This is just a half step that doesn't include legalization, doesn't put the nascent industry on stronger footing, and doesn't do anything for the many Black and Latino Amer  more
Wyden Statement on Trump Proposal to Interfere With Family Medical Choices
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Wyden Statement on Trump Proposal to Interfere with Family Medical Choices Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the Trump administration released two proposed regulations that would make a ban virtually on any form of gender affirming care for young Americans a pre-condition f  more
Wyden, Colleagues Blast Trump FCC for Weakening Consumer Broadband Protections, Raising Costs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Colleagues Blast Trump FCC for Weakening Consumer Broadband Protections, Raising Costs * A new FCC rule gives internet providers the green light to charge hidden fees Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reverse its decision to weaken broadband pricing labeling rules that inform consumers about the types of internet services they a  more
Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Transparency of Supreme Court Shadow Docket Decisions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Transparency of Supreme Court Shadow Docket Decisions * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he has joined Senate colleagues to introduce legislation to increase transparency of decisions on the Supreme Court's emergency docket, also known as the "shadow docket,"a backdoor way for the Supreme Court to hand down consequential rulings wit  more
Young, Baldwin Lead Effort to Revitalize Great Lakes Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Baldwin Lead Effort to Revitalize Great Lakes Shipbuilding * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) led a group of their colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to ensure that implementation of his Executive Order "Restoring America's Shipbuilding Dominance" strengthens and revitalizes the Great Lakes shipbuilding industry. Specifically, the senators a  more
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