WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Leads Group of 30 Lawmakers in Demanding End to Ambiguity in Israel's Nuclear Capabilities * Congressman Joaquin Castro, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, led a group of 30 House Democrats in demanding the U.S. Department of State hold Israel to the same standard as other countries and provide transparency on Israels' nuclear ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Housing FIRST Act, originally introduced by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-MA, on April 29, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act by prohibiting consumer reporting agencies from including specific negative information in tenant screening reports, ultimately fostering more equitable housing opportunities for individuals with prior criminal records. The Housing FIRST Act addresses the unique ch  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Castro, and 29 Colleagues Demand End to Ambiguity in Israel's Nuclear Capabilities * Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Rep. Joaquin Castro and 29 House Democrats in demanding the U.S. Department of State hold Israel to the same standard as other countries and provide transparency on Israels' nuclear capabil  more