Tuesday - June 9, 2026
Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress Newsletter for Tuesday June 02, 2026 ( 53 items )  

AFL-CIO AFGE National President Kelley Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Everett B. Kelley, national president of the AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "TSA Modernization: Industry Perspectives on Key Security and Travel Reforms 25 Years After 9/11": TSA is the Transportation Security Administration. * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and Members of the House Committee on Homeland Security: Thank y  more

American Jewish Medical Association CEO Shekhman Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by American Jewish Medical Association CEO Eveline Shekhman from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, thank you for inviting me here today to  more

Ansari Delivers "State of the District" Address
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Delivers "State of the District" Address * PHOENIX - Last week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the youngest woman in Congress, hosted her first "State of the District" Address, highlighting her work in Congress to build a stronger, more opportunity-driven future for Arizona's Third Congressional District. "Families across Arizona's Third District are working harder than ever just  more

Bend the Arc: Jewish Action CEO Beran Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by Jamie Beran, CEO of Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care": * * * Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to deliver this testimony today on the fight to defeat antisemitism in our countr  more

Bennet Statement on Tina Peters' Release from Prison
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Tina Peters' Release from Prison * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was released today: "Tina Peters remains a convicted felon who knowingly violated Colorado law and compromised election security. A Colorado jury found her guilty of four felonies for breaching secure election systems.   more

Center for Democracy & Technology VP Jain Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Samir Jain, vice-president of policy at the Center for Democracy and Technology, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities": * * * Chair Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, Chair Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of   more

Congressman Allen Leads Colleagues in Calling on the EBSA to Enforce PBM Reforms
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Leads Colleagues in Calling on the EBSA to Enforce PBM Reforms * Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) was joined by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Nanette Barragan (CA-44), Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Bradley Schneider (IL-10) in sending a letter to the Honorable Daniel Aronowitz, Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administra  more

Congressman Biggs Hosts Drug Czar Sara Carter in Arizona
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Hosts Drug Czar Sara Carter in Arizona * GILBERT, ARIZONA - Last week, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) hosted Sara Carter, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, in Arizona as the Trump Administration continues to address the drug crisis left behind by the Biden-Harris Administration. Arizona's status is unique among the fifty states; while most others saw   more

Congressman Congressman Kevin Mullin and Keith Self Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Care for Veterans with Hearing Loss
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Congressman Kevin Mullin and Keith Self Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Care for Veterans with Hearing Loss * Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) along with Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act which would improve access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for eligible veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This bill   more

Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement Following Visit to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement Following Visit to 'Alligator Alcatraz' SOUTH FLORIDA -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released the following statement after a state-approved visit to 'Alligator Alcatraz,' amid recent reports that the facility is expected to close. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: "Today, I visited 'Alligator Alcatraz' to conduct oversight and seek answers abo  more

Cortez Masto, Goldman, Padilla, Crow Demand Trump Administration Reimburse Providers for Legal Services for Unaccompanied Minors
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Goldman, Padilla, Crow Demand Trump Administration Reimburse Providers for Legal Services for Unaccompanied Minors * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Congressman Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Congressman Jason Crow (D-Colo.) led 70 lawmakers in demanding that the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) reimburse provider  more

DeLauro Statement on Court Temporarily Blocking President Trump's Corrupt $1.8 Billion Criminal Payout Scheme
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement: * * * DeLauro Statement on Court Temporarily Blocking President Trump's Corrupt $1.8 Billion Criminal Payout Scheme Following the ruling by a federal judge for the Eastern District of Virginia temporarily blocking the creation of President Trump's corrupt $1.8 billion criminal payout scheme, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro   more

Five Key Moments: Working Americans Share The Personal Benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Five Key Moments: Working Americans Share The Personal Benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts At a recent Ways and Means Committee Tax Subcommittee hearing on how the Working Families Tax Cuts benefit hardworking Americans and small businesses, Republican witnesses - an adoptive father, small business owner, restaurant server, and steelworker - shared  more

Following Gillibrand's Push, Trump Administration Finally Releases Long-Delayed Homelessness Data
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Following Gillibrand's Push, Trump Administration Finally Releases Long-Delayed Homelessness Data * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee, announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has finally heeded her call to release its long-overdue homeless  more

Following Trump Announcement on "Weaponization Fund," Larson Vows to Stop Sham Settlement from Moving Forward in Any Form
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Following Trump Announcement on "Weaponization Fund," Larson Vows to Stop Sham Settlement from Moving Forward in Any Form * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it would be pausing plans to create a $1.8 billion slush fund for Trump family members, January 6 th insurrectionists, convicted fraudsters, an  more

Harris Statement in Response to Department of Education Investigation into Cabarrus County Schools
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Statement in Response to Department of Education Investigation into Cabarrus County Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights an investigation into Cabarrus County Schools' compliance with Title IX. The investigation follows reports alleging that the district permitted ma  more

Hickenlooper in MS NOW Op-Ed: "Some people believe Peters was sentenced too harshly and deserved clemency. I couldn't disagree more."
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper in MS NOW Op-Ed: "Some people believe Peters was sentenced too harshly and deserved clemency. I couldn't disagree more." * Hickenlooper: "It should not be controversial to say people who attack American democracy should not receive taxpayer-funded payouts." Peters walked out of prison this morning, immediately continued to spread election lies Hickenlooper leads an amendment to b  more

ICYMI--Hagerty Joins FOX News Sunday on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0 and DHS Funding
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins FOX News Sunday on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0 and DHS Funding * Washington -On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined FOX News Sunday on Fox News to discuss the latest in Iran, Reconciliation 2.0 and funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS  more

In Response to Warren, King, and Wyden Request, Government Watchdog Launches Probe Into Ineffective "Free File" Tax Program
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * In Response to Warren, King, and Wyden Request, Government Watchdog Launches Probe Into Ineffective "Free File" Tax Program * Text of GAO Response (PDF) Washington, DC \- In response to a recent request from U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Angus King (I-Maine), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, the G  more

Labor Leaders Demand Answers From NLRB Leadership About Addressing Backlog of Workers' Cases
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Labor Leaders Demand Answers from NLRB Leadership about Addressing Backlog of Workers' Cases Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Ranking Member DeSaulnier, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), demanded answers from General Coun  more

Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of June 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of June 1, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Holding Fraudulent Child Care Programs Accountable Low-income families rely on federal child care programs so parents can work, provide for their families, and achieve economic freedom. Congress directs taxpayer dollars to support these programs-not to enrich fraudsters.   more

Lujan, Padilla, Cantwell Lead Senate Colleagues in Urging Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Padilla, Cantwell Lead Senate Colleagues in Urging Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail * Senators Direct Dept. of Commerce to Explain its Involvement with USPS and Elections and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committ  more

MISS. LAWMAKERS SEEK TO RESTORE PROTECT LIFE RULE, KEEP TAXPAYER DOLLARS FROM SUPPORTING ABORTIONS
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * MISS. LAWMAKERS SEEK TO RESTORE PROTECT LIFE RULE, KEEP TAXPAYER DOLLARS FROM SUPPORTING ABORTIONS * Hyde-Smith, Wicker, Kelly, Guest Among Lawmakers Asking Trump HHS to Strike Biden-era Pro-Abortion Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) and Michael Guest (R-Miss.) are part of push for the T  more

N.Y. Director of Security & Intelligence Ahern Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by New York Director of Security and Intelligence Colin Ahern from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities": * * * Chairman Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee  more

Nadler Leads New York Democrats Fighting To Protect Patients Receiving Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Leads New York Democrats Fighting To Protect Patients Receiving Gender-Affirming Care * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) led U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Nydia M. Velazquez (NY-07), and Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) urging NYU Langone to fight against recent subpoenas from the Trump administration that would violate the cons  more

NEW DATA: Deluzio's Oversight at ICE Detention Center Reveals More Than 75% of People Detained in Moshannon Facility are "Low Security"
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Deluzio's Oversight at ICE Detention Center Reveals More Than 75% of People Detained in Moshannon Facility are "Low Security" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Deluzio (PA-17) is releasing new data that he learned during his oversight visit inside Pennsylvania's largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center last Thursday. On Thursday May 28th, Congressman   more

Padilla, Welch, Senate Judiciary Colleagues Demand Urgent and Thorough Investigation into Trump's $1.8 billion DOJ Slush Fund
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Welch, Senate Judiciary Colleagues Demand Urgent and Thorough Investigation into Trump's $1.8 billion DOJ Slush Fund * Demand to DOJ IG Comes After Republicans Blocked Padilla's Bill to Stop Taxpayer-funded Rewards for January 6th Rioters WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and all Senate   more

Pallone Blasts FEMA for Ignoring Hurricane Season Readiness Request
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Blasts FEMA for Ignoring Hurricane Season Readiness Request * After Missing Congressional Deadline, FEMA Faces Questions About Readiness Amid Staffing Cuts, Leadership Turmoil, and Diversion of Personnel to ICE WASHINGTON, DC - As hurricane season begins today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is demanding answers from  more

Pallone Blasts Trump Administration's Medicaid Paperwork Requirements Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on June 1, 2026: * * * Pallone Blasts Trump Administration's Medicaid Paperwork Requirements Rule Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today on an interim rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementing Medicaid paperwork requirements: "The Trump Admini  more

Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump Administration for Plan to Politicize Research Funding Process, Undermine Expert Review
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump Administration for Plan to Politicize Research Funding Process, Undermine Expert Review On Thursday, the White House released a proposal that would give political appointees at federal science agencies the role of approving all scientific research awards. Funding approval has historically been det  more

Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on the "Todd Blanche Super Pardon" for Trump, His Family and Their Businesses
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on the "Todd Blanche Super Pardon" for Trump, His Family and Their Businesses Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement after two federal judges in different courts took steps to at least temporarily halt the corrupt settlement between President Trump   more

Ranking Members Larsen and Carson, Vice Ranking Member Pou Statement on Trump Administration Plan to Divert and Cancel International Flights
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Ranking Members Larsen and Carson, Vice Ranking Member Pou Statement on Trump Administration Plan to Divert and Cancel International Flights Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation Andre Carson (D-IN) and Vice Ranking  more

Rep. Aguilar Visits Redlands Convenience Store Impacted by Rising Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Visits Redlands Convenience Store Impacted by Rising Gas Prices * The Rocket convenience store in Redlands serves hundreds of customers a day, driving the local economy and providing jobs to people in the Inland Empire REDLANDS, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) visited the Rocket store on Lugonia Avenue to learn about the ins and outs of running a convenience store and how rising cost  more

Rep. Estes Leads Letter to Reissue the Protect Life Rule
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Estes Leads Letter to Reissue the Protect Life Rule * U.S. Representative Ron Estes (KS-04) led a letter alongside U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reissue the Protect Life Rule to restore crucial safeguards to the Title X Family Planning Program. Reissuing the Protect Life Rule, which previously e  more

Rep. Neal Issues Statement on Court Halting Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund for Criminals
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Neal Statement on Court Halting Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund for Criminals SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement following reports that a federal judge in Virginia blocked the Trump Administration from any further action on their $1.8 billion slush fund as lawsuits  more

Rep. Simpson Secures INL Priorities in Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Secures INL Priorities in Energy and Water Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON -The House Committee on Appropriations voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported this advancement and secured critical funding for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This bill champions America's nuclear de  more

Rep. Thompson and Democratic Caucus Chair Aguilar Host Student Town Hall At UC Davis
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Thompson and Democratic Caucus Chair Aguilar Host Student Town Hall At UC Davis * Davis - On Wednesday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) hosted a town hall for students on campus at UC Davis. The town hall provided students with a chance to ask questions about the issues that mattered the most to them including affordability, and student loans. "T  more

Rep. Torres Visits Adelanto ICE Facility Following Reports of Hunger Strike and Unsafe Conditions
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Torres Visits Adelanto ICE Facility Following Reports of Hunger Strike and Unsafe Conditions * Washington D.C. - Today, Representative Norma Torres (CA-35), a longtime advocate for fair and humane conditions at ICE facilities, and for congressional oversight of immigration detention facilities, visited the Adelanto ICE Processing Center following reports that detainees have engaged in a hu  more

Representative Min and Senator Alsobrooks Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Reducing Gun Violence as America Celebrates its 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Min and Senator Alsobrooks Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Reducing Gun Violence as America Celebrates its 250th Anniversary * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Dave Min (D-CA-47) and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced a Concurrent Resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as Ame  more

Reps. Grothman, Burlison Announce Roundtable to Examine How the Working Families Tax Cuts Act Delivered Historic Economic Relief
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Reps. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, and Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman, Burlison Announce Roundtable to Examine How the Working Families Tax Cuts Act Delivered Historic Economic Relief Today, Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Ser  more

Sen. Alsobrooks, Rep. Min Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing Importance of Reducing Gun Violence as America Celebrates Its 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Alsobrooks, Min Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Reducing Gun Violence as America Celebrates its 250th Anniversary Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congressman Dave Min (D-Calif.-47), introduced a Concurrent Resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as America celebrates it  more

Sen. Heinrich Releases New Fact Sheet Outlining Lower Costs for Electric Vehicle Users Amid Trump's Volatile Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Releases New Fact Sheet Outlining Lower Costs for Electric Vehicle Users Amid Trump's Volatile Gas Prices Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released a new fact sheet that details how much families save with electric vehicles (EVs) as   more

Senator Blunt Rochester Leads 13 Democratic Senators in Opposing HUD's Failure to Enforce the Fair Housing Act
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester leads 13 Democratic Senators in Opposing HUD's Failure to Enforce the Fair Housing Act Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner opposing the Department's failure to enforce the Fair Housing Act. Unde  more

Senator Warren Statement on GAO Report Finding That Trump Administration Undermined Law to Combat Criminal Abuse of Shell Companies
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Senator Warren Statement on GAO Report Finding that Trump Administration Undermined Law to Combat Criminal Abuse of Shell Companies United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on today's GAO report on Treasu  more

Sens. Warren, Kim Issue Statement on Trump Administration Failure to Close AI Chip Loophole
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, ranking member of the Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance, issued the following statement on June 1, 2026: * * * Warren and Kim Statement on Trump Administration Failure to Close AI Chip Loophole U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Af  more

Sens. Whitehouse, Reps. Garcia, Huffman Lead 143 Members in Filing Amicus Brief to Block Construction of Trump's Illegal Ballroom
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Garcia, Huffman Lead 143 Members in Filing Amicus Brief to Block Construction of Trump's Illegal Ballroom U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW); Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA-42), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversig  more

Statement From Ranking Member Jamie Raskin: Judicial Compulsion Has Temporarily Halted the Trump-Blanche Slush Fund, But Congress Must Act to Ban It Permanently
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 1, 2026: * * * Statement from Ranking Member Jamie Raskin: Judicial Compulsion Has Temporarily Halted the Trump-Blanche Slush Fund, But Congress Must Act to Ban It Permanently Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanc  more

Warren Statement on the Trump Administration's Latest Move to Leave Investors in the Dark
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Warren Statement on the Trump Administration's Latest Move to Leave Investors in the Dark U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement following the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed rescission of clim  more

Wasserman Schultz Shares Broward County Residents' High-Cost Utility Struggles, Offers Legislative Solutions
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Shares Broward County Residents' High-Cost Utility Struggles, Offers Legislative Solutions * Sunrise, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) convened Broward County residents to share how utility prices continue to squeeze families across South Florida, as electric, water, gas and other bills continue to climb, and she offered a raft of common-sense legis  more

Ways and Means members express grave concerns over Trump IRS settlement
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ways and Means members express grave concerns over Trump IRS settlement * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) and 11 of her Democratic Ways and Means Committee colleagues last week called on the Trump administration to address concerns over the recent IRS settlement that prevents the prosecution or pursuit of claims against President Trump, his family or his businesses for n  more

WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Commmittee's Bipartisan Amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Commmittee's Bipartisan Amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Support for the Committee's bipartisan amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has been rolling in since last week's 396-13 passage through the House. To date, over 250 groups have expressed support for the amendment. F  more

Wyden Slams Trump Plan for Medicaid Paperwork Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on June 1, 2026: * * * Wyden Slams Trump Plan for Medicaid Paperwork Requirements Interim Final Rule Released by CMS Marks Key Milestone Before States Must Implement New Requirements Next Year, Which Will Rip Away Health Insurance from Millions of Working Americans * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released a statement today after the Cent  more

Wyden Statement on International Trade Commission Nominees
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on June 1, 2026: * * * Wyden Statement on International Trade Commission Nominees Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement on Donald Trump's nomination of Samuel Negatu and Bart Thanhauser to serve on the U.S. International Trade Commission: "I am pleased to see new nominees for the International Trade Commission  more