WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-CA) is joining U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on a congressional delegation to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and McAllen, Texas to hold high-level discussions with representatives from the government, the judiciary, civil society, community and faith-based groups, the private sector, and human rights organizations. "We're here to demonstrate  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following statement on President Trump's comments on the shooting in El Paso, Texas: "We mourn the victims and their loved ones in El Paso and Dayton, grieve with our communities, and stand with our colleagues who represent the cities devastated by these acts of terrorism. "As all Americans, we were glad to see the President address these horrific tragedies at the White House this morn  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) visited Vitalant's El Paso West location to donate blood to aid survivors of the shooting in El Paso. While there, he spoke to reporters about what Congress can do to prevent shootings like in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio from happening again in the future. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below. "What happened here in El Paso is heartbreaking, and I know we're all l  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Following another devastating incident of domestic terrorism committed by a white supremacist, this time in El Paso, Texas, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today pressed Attorney General William Barr and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wrayabout what the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI are doing to combat white supremacist violence. "After the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision dismissing a bid protest filed by AECOM Management Services of Germantown, Maryland. According to the GAO, AECOM Management Services "protests the award of contracts (and the issuance of task orders) in connection with the logistics civil augmentation program (LOGCAP) to Kellogg, Brown & Root Services, Inc. (KBR), of Houston, Texas; Vectrus Systems Corporation, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Fluor Intercontinental,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on U.S. global tobacco control efforts. The report (GAO-19-533R) is titled "Global Tobacco Control: U.S. Efforts Have Primarily Focused on Research and Surveillance". The report was sent to Rep. Karen Bass, D-California, chair of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, and Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, on Aug. 8. Here are excerpts of summar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-184) on legislation (H.R. 2528) to direct the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to carry out programs and activities to ensure that Federal science agencies and institutions of higher education receiving Federal research and development funding are fully engaging their entire talent pool. The report was advanced by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, on July 30. Excerpts of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on the mass shooting at a shopping center in El Paso, Texas: "Once again, a community in America is heartbroken by a mass shooting that has taken the lives of far too many. Families and friends are forced to mourn for loved ones taken far too soon. "Mass shootings continue to be a horrific tragedy that plague this nation unnecessarily. "I am outraged that Senate Republicans refuse to take up   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Missouri, issued the following statement on the shootings in Texas and Ohio: "The murders in Texas and Ohio this weekend are symptoms of a culture of violence and anger that is gripping America. "From entertainment and video games that consume the attention of our young people to murder in our cities, violence is pervasive in America and must be addressed. "We cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the glorification of violence and murder in our  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) is traveling with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a Congressional Delegation visit to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and McAllen, Texas. Members of the delegation will hold high-level discussions with representatives from the government, the judiciary, civil society, community and faith-based groups, the private sector, and human rights organizations. "We need to  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Cynthia Axne, D-Iowa, issued the following statement on the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Once again, my heart breaks following two more mass shootings that have devastated communities in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. My prayers are with the families and friends of the victims of these horrific tragedies who are mourning the loss of loved ones too soon. "There have been more mass shootings than days in 2019. Enough is enough. It's time  more

WOODVILLE, Texas, July 30 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following release to highlight statements of support from elected officials and community leaders across Southeast Texas for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act (H.R. 759), legislation he authored and which unanimously passed the House last week. "It's truly an honor to receive such a positive  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement regarding the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Our country is in need of healing after a violent weekend at the hands of hate-filled individuals. My prayers go out to the victims, their families, and friends. And my heartfelt thanks go out to the first responders for their heroic actions. "We must hold those responsible accountable and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. The shoote  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, in the wake of the deadly weekend shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined with 213 members of the House Democratic Caucus to demand Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) bring the Senate back into session immediately to vote on the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, H.R. 8, and the Enhanced Background Checks Act, H.R. 1112. "My constituents, Oh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following statement after the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "My heart and prayers are with all those impacted by the shootings in my hometown of Dayton and in El Paso. "In less than 24 hours, two communities have been flung into chaos, many innocent people have lost their lives, and many more have been injured. "While we pray for the victims, their family and friends, we must also commit to do more. Gun violence is a  more

BEAVERTON, Oregon, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following statement after gun violence that claimed dozens of lives in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio and across the U.S. including Portland State University student Deante Strickland: "Gun violence is a preventable and deeply disturbing American tragedy that continues to terrify communities, destroy families, and take away thousands of precious lives every year. "I'm heartbroken by the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas,  more

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement after Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, announced his decision to retire at the end of the 116th Congress: "I've had the privilege of serving with Kenny Marchant both in the Texas House and the U.S. House. "He is a deeply respected colleague on the Ways and Means Committee known for his intelligence, thoughtfulness, and effectiveness. "Kenny p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following statement on the shhoting incidents El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Now Dayton becomes the 251st mass shooting this year. "Thousands upon thousands of innocent lives lost to gun violence since the House passed bipartisan universal background checks. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell must act and bring the Senate back to vote on this bill. "I stand ready to return to Washington to support any legislation th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, recently introduced H.Con.Res. 55, which emphasizes the need to provide American consumers with pricing information in direct-to-consumer (DTC) television advertisements for prescription drugs. "American patients should be informed consumers," said Dr. Burgess. "Direct-to-consumer advertisements  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement calling on the Senate to reconvene and pass gun violence prevention legislation after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "The time for simply expressing our thoughts and prayers is over. After the 250th mass shooting in this year alone, now must be the time for action. "I join Speaker Pelosi and Democratic Leader Schumer in calling for the Senate to immediately reconvene and, at t  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following statement after the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "My heart breaks for the victims in El Paso and Dayton and the families of those lost. Within 24 hours, 31 Americans are dead because of easy access to deadly guns. Empty thoughts and prayers are not enough, we must act. Gun violence is a national emergency that continues to plague our nation and demands immediate Congressional action. "The tr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, vice chairman of the House Foreign Affairs committee and a member of the House Intelligence and Education and Labor committees, issued the following after seven House Republicans called for an ethics inquiry into a tweet from the Congressman, which included publicly available donor information: "The request to the House Ethics Committee is baseless and these Members of Congress know that. "The i  more

PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, issued the following statement on the shooting in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas: "Words fail at times like these. There are no words that can capture the grief we feel today for Dayton and El Paso. There are no words that can ever repair the damage that's been done to these communities. "This is a time that demands not words but actions. The House has already  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * - Site visit included briefings from law enforcement and homeland security officials, immigrant advocates and local experts * * * Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) concluded a two-day site visit to both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border along with over 20 Members of Congress. The delegation, the largest to visit the border yet this Congress, Rep. Cisneros left with a comprehensive  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "In 24 hours, our country lost 29 lives in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH to mass shootings. Every day in America, whether by murder, accident, or suicide, lives are lost and families are shattered by senseless violence that is made deadlier through easy access to guns. "Too often, this violence is fueled by the deliberate proliferation of hate.   more

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following statement on the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Our country is in crisis and in mourning. This past weekend our nation again saw violence tear apart two more communities. My heart goes out to the people who are grieving today in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio where dozens of lives were stripped away too soon by white nationalists. The hate held by white nationalists and white supremacists i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) recently returned from a two-day trip to McAllen, Texas, to meet with members of Customs and Border Patrol. The trip also included a tour of our nation's southern border with Mexico, as well as a Department of Homeland Security holding facility. "Visiting our southern border reaffirmed my commitment to ensuring law enforcement agencies get the resources they need to effective  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement: * * * - Has long history of supporting sensible restrictions on access to guns * * * Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today reacted to the 31 deaths and multiple injuries this weekend by shooters in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, with the following statement: "The horrific killings in Texas and Ohio are yet another grim reminder that people with nefarious motives are getting access to weapons of war and u  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following regarding the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "I am deeply saddened by the senseless acts of violence that took place in El Paso and Dayton over the weekend. "The ugly hatred that led to these tragedies has absolutely no place in our country. "As fellow Americans, we must together condemn such hate from taking root in our communities. "My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Reps. K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Neal Dunn, R-Florida, ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research, issued the following joint statement: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance that it will no longer approve labels containing the State of California's Proposition 65 warning statement on products containing glyphosate. "Farmers and consumers   more

FRESNO, California, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following after the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, that took the lives of 31 people and injured more than 50 others: "Enough is enough. How many more lives must be lost before the senate takes action? Thoughts and prayers are good, but they are not enough. "Earlier this year, I voted in the House to pass common-sense gun legislation that would help protect lives and it's been sitting on Mitch McConnel's desk  more

NORWICH, Connecticut, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on the need for Senate action on House-passed gun violence prevention legislation after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "The sickening, infuriating news of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton has once again raised a wave of questions about whether anything is happening to make this country safer from these repeated attacks on innocents. These questions are coming from Americ  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced funding for the Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project: * * * - The project, which converts Lake Houston's dam to dam gates, was awarded a total of $47,170,953 ($35,378,214 in federal funds). * * * "This is great news for the entire San Jacinto watershed. This money will fund the much-needed Lake Houston dam gates to better manage the flow of wat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 6, recognizing the National Night Out: I rise today to recognize Converse, Texas for their work in fostering better police and civilian relationships through the National Night Out program. Currently celebrating its 36th Anniversary, the National Night Out (NNO) is a unique crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). Founded  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and 213 Members of the House Democratic Caucus wrote to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell demanding the Senate take action to pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act. These bipartisan bills were passed by the House in February of this year and have been blocked for a vote by McConnell for more than 160 da  more

PROVO, Utah, Aug. 5 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following statement after the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "There are no easy answers to gun violence, but there are many areas of common ground. We should all feel emboldened to condemn extremism within our own borders, to call out hate, and to take on the insidious influence of white supremacy with the same fervor we attack all other forms of terrorism. "In recent years Congress has taken meaningful steps to str  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following statement calling on the Senate to act on gun safety after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "In less than 24 hours, our country has seen two mass shootings that left at least 29 people dead. Whole communities, entire families, and more than one country were devastated by loss this weekend. And this is not the first time we have woken up to this reality. "Enough is enough. Congress has a responsibil  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, issued the following statement regarding the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Yesterday, President Trump gave a weak response to the violent mass shootings that left more than 30 people dead and dozens more wounded. While the President called for the nation to come together to heal, he failed to offer effective solutions. Instead, he blamed the media and video games. "President Trump should demand that Senate Majority Lead  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "With two mass shootings this weekend within 24 hours, unspeakable violence is continuing to occur at an alarming frequency. I strongly condemn these heinous crimes in El Paso and Dayton, and my heart goes out to the victims, their families, and both communities. "These were clear acts of domestic terrorism meant to inflict fear and division. In E  more

PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following statement regarding the shooting incidents in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "This morning, America is reeling. From the loss of life in Gilroy, California, to the massacre in El Paso, Texas, to the Dayton, Ohio tragedy last night, families haven't buried their dead as another community is torn apart. "The shooters' bullets have taken the lives of so many loved ones, and they also pierce our collective   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today at 6:00 p.m. EDT, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined by community leaders, will hold a community vigil at Bennett Park (Fort Washington Avenue at West 184th Street) to remember and honor the victims of the horrific mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio that took place this past weekend. During the event, Rep. Espaillat will be joined by New York State Attorney General Leti  more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, issued the following statement on the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "I am heartbroken for the communities and families in El Paso and Dayton impacted by this horrific violence and grateful to the first responders who sprung into action. I'm heartbroken -- and angry. "Angry that it has been months since the House of Representatives passed bipartisan, commonsense gun violence prevention legislation. The Senate has  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) and 46 members of Congress to call on House and Senate leadership to take immediate action to address the rising threat posed by white supremacist terrorism. "In the wake of the El Paso shootings, it is clear that terrorists motivated by a common white supremacist ideology are committing deadly attacks against African-American, Jewi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statements regarding the recent tragedies in El Paso and Dayton and his recent health care related legislative initiatives: Tragedies in El Paso and Dayton "Our hearts ache for the pain experienced by the people and the communities of El Paso and Dayton. As a nation, we mourn and pray for those who have been killed and injured. We are also grateful  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following statement in response to the shooting in El Paso, Texas: "Our nation is in shock and we are grieving. We are at a crisis point. We must reject the hate that is dividing us and fight for the best of America, including our core strengths of democracy and diversity. "The mass murder targeting Latinos in El Paso wasn't spontaneous. The attack was the result of uncontrolled access to assault rifles combined with w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) joins a bipartisan Congressional delegation led by Speaker Pelosi to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and McAllen, Texas. "I appreciate Speaker Pelosi's leadership in organizing this delegation to the Northern Triangle countries. The Northern Triangle of Central America is an important region, and has a strong connection to my district and the Midwest. I look for  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced $806,000 in grant funding was awarded to Jim Hogg and Duval Counties for Homeland Security's Fiscal Year 2019 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG). OPSG seeks to provide funds to enhance cooperation among state, local, tribal, territorial and federal law enforcement in joint coordination to secure the United States' borders in states bordering Mexico and Canada.  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following statement on an impeachment inquiry against President Trump: "Because there has been an effort to crush the truth about the impeachment process, we have had to educate the public as well as some well-intentioned, powerful voices with the truth about the process. "Since May 17, 2017, I have been at the forefront of the effort to impeach President Donald John Trump. What started as a call to impeach in response to the Preside  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement: Today, a gunman killed nine people in Dayton, Ohio after opening fire outside a bar in Dayton's historic district. This comes less than a day after a white supremacist murdered 20 people at a shopping mall in El Paso, Texas. In response, Rep. Raul M. Grijalva issued the following statement: "The scourge of gun violence plaguing our nation reared its ugly head once again this weekend, leaving 29 people dea  more

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Debra Haaland, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * - Haaland condemns hate, demands action on gun violence in letters to Congressional Leaders * * * Wednesday, Congresswoman Deb Haaland traveled to El Paso to stand in solidarity against bigotry and hate and demand common-sense solutions to gun violence. The trip comes after an active shooter took 22 lives at a Walmart in an act of domestic terrorism fueled by white supremacy. "These heinous  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Florida, issued the following statement on the mass shootings that took place in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "In less than 24 hours, our nation witnessed two mass shootings, where 29 lives were lost. My heart breaks for the victims, their families, and the entire El Paso and Dayton communities. "As I have said before, we needlessly endure heartbreak after heartbreak as our public places become targets of violence. This is una  more

WATERBURY, Connecticut, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement: In the wake of the recent mass shootings at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California, Cielo Vista mall in El Paso, Texas, and in Dayton, Ohio, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement on gun violence and white nationalism in America: "Over the past few days, three cities in the United States have become the latest victims of America's gun violence epidemic. Gilroy, El   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following statement in response to mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "In schools, shopping centers, churches and neighborhoods across America people are seeking to inflict terror on the innocent and not nearly enough is being done to stop it. "Earlier this year I joined the House in approving two common sense gun background check bills. but the Senate has yet to act. "These devastating killings are not partis  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement in the wake of the shootings in Gilroy, California; El Paso, Texas; and Dayton, Ohio: "We are in a dark place in our civil society. The isolation of individuals and division in our communities and families has led us down a path where life isn't valued. People suffering with mental health diseases and addiction are killing themselves and others. Racists and hate-fueled domestic terrorists are murdering neighbors  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Katie Hill, D-California, issued the following news release: Katie Hill today departed on a bipartisan Congressional delegation trip to the Northern Triangle countries of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, as well as the US-Mexico Southern border at McAllen, Texas. "We must do all we can to combat illicit drug and human trafficking, address the root causes of the immigration crisis, and end the cruel detention of families, women, and children at our border," said   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Another week begins in the wake of the mass murder of innocent Americans, their lives ended by yet another well-armed gunman. Our hearts break for each victim and the survivors who will never be the same. Again, we wonder when and how the violence will stop. Again, we hunger for the leadership our unique national problem demands. "Sadly, in the face  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following statement in response to the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. "We cannot allow the blind hatred and disregard for innocent life to be the new normal. We need to find out how and why individuals in our society are being radicalized and committing these horrific acts. "The tone and tenor of how we discuss these serious societal and policy issues also matters. Those seeking to politicize these tragedies make   more

DECATUR, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, chairman of the House Judiciary subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and Internet, issued the following statement after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "So far this year our nation has lived through the trauma and stress of 250 mass casualty shootings. With five months left before the year ends, I fear that we have not seen the last of this extreme violence. "This cascade of mass killings   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following statement regarding the shooting in El Paso, Texas: "I am heartbroken to hear of yet another tragic and senseless shooting, this time in my home state of Texas. "My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones, but our thoughts and prayers can no longer be treated as a sufficient response. "We must move now to enact meaningful reform to combat the gun violence epidemic in our country. "We are  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "There is not a single community across the U.S. that has been spared from the tragedy of gun violence and mass shootings. Today, our hearts hang heavy for the families and people of Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, where in the span of less than thirteen hours two shootings carried by domestic terrorists resulted in the deaths of 31 people - 9 in Dayton   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 5 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following statement after the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "I am devastated by the senseless violence that occurred in El Paso and Dayton this past weekend. These hateful acts have no place in our society, and my heart is with the families of the victims and with these communities during this incredibly difficult time. "There is no singular solution to stopping this type of violence - but we must act. That   more

MATTESON, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, issued the following statement after the mass shootings in Chicago, El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "On Friday night, families in Chicago, El Paso and Dayton went to bed with thriving, living family members. By Sunday night, all of that had changed, for the worst, because of the gun violence that has become an epidemic in our nation. "For too long, Congress has been frozen   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Pete King, R-New York, issued the following statement after the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "The tragic shootings in El Paso and Dayton demonstrate again the need to address gun violence. "Sensible gun regulation is essential as is psychological study of who resorts to gun violence and why and what early indicators there might be. "Our prayers must be with those killed and wounded and their families."  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on the mass shooting events in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "In the wake of the tragedies in El Paso and Dayton, we must take action as a nation now. "Earlier this year, I voted with my colleagues in the House of Representatives on H.R. 8 - meaningful, bipartisan legislation that requires comprehensive background checks for all gun sales. "This bill is a powerful first step to begin to address the gun  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement after the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "There can no longer be any doubts or questions, these mass shootings are acts of domestic terrorism. While we send our thoughts and prayers to all the victims and their families, what the American people want is leadership and action. The House has taken action and passed three gun violence prevention bills. "These bills are now stuck in   more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Prayers from politicians can't bring back the victims or heal the families in El Paso and Dayton. They deserve action and a commitment to bringing these mass killings to an end. "The worst five mass shootings in the United States' history have all occurred since 2016. This country is an anom  more

NAMBE, New Mexico, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following statement on the shooting incident in El Paso, Texas: "Today's senseless killings in El Paso are a heartbreaking reminder that our country is suffering from an epidemic of gun violence. "My heart is with the community of El Paso as we mourn the loss of life, pray for the injured, and extend condolences to families who've lost loved ones. "Acts of terror are designed to scare us, but we cannot allow this terro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the shooting in El Paso, Texas: "After yesterday's shootings in El Paso, it is beyond question that terrorists motivated by a common white supremacist ideology are committing deadly attacks against Jewish, Muslim, African-American, Hispanic and other non-white communities in the United States and around the world, and pose a clear and present danger to our national security. There is legislation pending  more

COPPELL, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, issued the following statement announcing his intention not to seek re-election in 2020: "It is time for me to announce that I will not seek another term as Congressman from the 24th District of Texas. I am looking forward to finishing out my term and then returning to Texas to start a new chapter. "For the last 40 years, I have served my fellow North Texans, starting in local government as the Mayor and as a city council member of Carrol  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Engel, McCaul, Risch & Menendez: Law Requires Funding to Be Spent as Congress Intended * * * Top foreign policy leaders in the House and Senate today called on the Administration to reverse its reported plan to cancel more than $4 billion dollars in funding for American diplomacy and development efforts. Representatives Michael McCau  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement in response to reports of a mass shooting at Walmart in El Paso, Texas. "I am heartbroken to once again hear reports of a mass shooting. "My deepest condolences to the victims, their loved ones and the entire El Paso community. "This shooting is a tragic reminder that federal leadership is needed to do what is necessary to prevent senseless gun violence. "What perhaps is most frustrating is that we di  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "I am deeply saddened by the most recent mass shootings - coming less than 24 hours apart - and I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families in El Paso and Dayton. I would also like to thank the first responders - the police officers, emergency medical personnel, and doctors -   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-California, issued the following statement after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "We are grieving with the City of El Paso, where Americans yesterday witnessed the horrific, fatal consequences of hate-fueled speech and rhetoric. We condemn this intolerable act of domestic terrorism toward Hispanic Americans, which has shattered the lives of countless families and stoked fears in Hispanic communities everywhere. White suprema  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "My condolences and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims in two more horrific mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton this weekend. "I'm horrified and heartbroken that these events occur with such regularity. There have been 251 mass shootings already this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, that have needlessly kill  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, killed 29 and wounded dozens more in less than 24 hours: "We spend billions of dollars and countless hours to keep our nation safe from foreign attacks, and it is baffling that we can't do the same to save lives from domestic terrorism and gun violence. "Our nation is crying out for reform - for universal background checks, for an assau  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following statement regarding the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "I'm devastated and angry about the horrific gun slaughter of at least 29 people in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio within the past 24 hours. The House has passed common sense legislation to address gun violence but the Senate refuses to act. "This is absolutely unacceptable. My heart is broken for the victims of the gun violence in El Paso and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Florida, issued the following statement concerning the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "The attacks that took place over the weekend in El Paso and Dayton are displays of pure evil and should be condemned by every American. "Nothing can justify such a heartless disregard for human life, which is precious. "It's time to pull together as one community of Americans to give our support to the victims, their families and their loved ones du  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following statement regarding the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, Dayton, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois over the weekend which resulted in 22 deaths in El Paso, nine in Dayton, and seven in Chicago: "This weekend, 22 people died in El Paso, nine people died in Dayton, and, in the deadliest weekend in our city so far this year, seven people were killed in Chicago. This is not normal. "Every other country in the world has mental il  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following statement in response to the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "We send love, sympathy and solidarity to the people of Dayton, Ohio, the latest victims of a reign of gun terror across the land. Within 13 hours the twin evils of racist white nationalism and nihilistic gun violence have destroyed dozens of American lives, obliterated hope for hundreds of families, traumatized millions of people, and forced  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement in response to the shootings in Texas and Ohio: "My heart breaks for the families and friends of the victims of these recent shootings. I join President Trump and all political leaders in denouncing the hateful ideology of white supremacy, which the El Paso shooter used as his justification. It has no place in our society. "I am troubled that instead of seeking to find common ground to stop future in  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tennessee, issued the following column: First, I'd like to take a moment to recognize the victims of the recent tragic events in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas. My heart breaks for the families and friends of the victims of these recent shootings. I join President Trump and all political leaders in denouncing the hateful ideology of white supremacy, which the El Paso shooter used as his justification. It has no place in our society. I am trou  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement regarding the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "There is a sickness that is engulfing our nation. It is evil. And that evil is manifesting itself increasingly in the form of mass carnage, perpetrated by cowards who have no honor. "There is undoubtedly a growing segment of sick racists who are white males, often in their 20's, who carry out these crimes and offer some twisted screed or manifesto in expla  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois, issued the following statement in response to the two shootings that took place in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "In less than 48 hours more than 30 innocent men, women, and children were senselessly murdered, and countless others injured, because two terrorists gunned them down using weapons made for war. "In Dayton, the shooter was equipped with an assault rifle and a 100-round magazine, and in less than 30 seconds took the life of nine   more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Universal Background Checks, Closing the Charleston and Boyfriend Loopholes Stalled in the Senate * * * In the aftermath of two mass shootings this weekend in Texas and Ohio, Representative Sherrill (NJ-11) renewed her call for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring commonsense gun safety legislation passed in the House up for a floor vote. "It's been half a year since th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement regarding the shooting incidents in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Our nation is reeling from two devastating attacks this weekend. In El Paso, a man driven by hatred, fueled by racist and dehumanizing language that has permeated our society, brought violence to a community that rightly celebrates its diversity. In Dayton, a man had the capability to kill 9 and injure so many more in 30 seconds because our   more

HAMILTON, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement in response to the two shootings that took place in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Words are inadequate to convey my profound sadness and empathy to the grieving families and friends over the loss of their loved ones in El Paso and Dayton--and deep gratitude to law enforcement for their selfless heroism. "Comprehensive background checks and an assault weapons ban are likely to make people safer   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Jackie Speier, D-California, issued the following statement regarding the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas: "Today, we suffered yet another mass shooting - the deadliest this year and one of the 10 worst mass shootings in modern US history. At least 20 people were killed and dozens more injured as they shopped and bought groceries in El Paso. Many witnesses said the store was packed with families and excited children stocking up on back-to-school supplies. "Initial re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Jackie Speier, D-California, issued the following statement after President Trump's address to the nation after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Speaking to the nation today, the President failed to denounce white nationalism despite FBI Director Wray warning the Senate just over a week ago that white supremacists are involved in most of the domestic terrorist arrests in the US this year. The President spoke of limiting weapons for some individ  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement on the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, and President Trump's address to the nation: "I know that Americans across the country mourn with all our hearts as the nation reels from these evil and heinous acts in El Paso and Dayton," said Congresswoman Stefanik. "We need to work together to lift our country above this epidemic of hate. Thank you to first responders, law enforcement, health officials,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: After deadly mass shootings in Texas and Ohio over the weekend, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) joined several of her colleagues on the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to send a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to immediately call the Senate back into session to vote on two gun safety bills the House passed earlier this year. H.R 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and H  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on the mass shooting and attack in El Paso, Texas: "Today, our nation again was confronted with a deadly act of terror and hate. Although our prayers are with the people in El Paso, our thoughts mean nothing if not backed up by action. We must do more stop senseless gun violence. "We must do more to counter domestic terrorism and violent extremism. We now  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's remarks addressing mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "President Trump's words today are meaningless. We know tragedy after tragedy his words have not led to solid action or any change in rhetoric. "We know his vile and racist words have incited violence and attacks on Americans. Now dozens are dead and white supremac  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colorado, issued the following statement on shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "We must do a better job of teaching compassion for life, speaking out against hate, ensuring there are abundant resources for disturbed individuals who seek to harm themselves or others, and that laws and systems are in place and enforced to prevent high-risk individuals from accessing guns. "As demonstrated by the attacks this weekend, one an act of domestic   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following statement on the mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas: "I am devastated by the mass shooting in my home state of Texas that has left at least 20 people dead and injured 26 more. My heart goes out to the victims and their families that were impacted by this senseless act of violence. "I am grateful for the heroic first responders that risked their lives to ensure the safety of all of those that were impacte  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) joined other lawmakers in sending a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan on the wrongful detention and treatment of U.S. citizens. This letter comes following the recent unlawful detention of U.S. citizen Francisco Erwin Galicia-Chapa who was detained at a Border Patrol checkpoint while on his way to a college soccer tryout even  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, issued the following news release: The mass shootings in Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton cry out for an immediate federal response so that Americans will see that Congress really cares. The Democratic-passed background check bill (which had the support of 8 Republicans) has been lingering in Mitch McConnell's Senate for months. The Senate should pass that bill without hesitation. But, that is not enough. Still more needs to be done. The obliteration  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, issued the following statement after the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Once again, hate and violence have stricken innocent people going about their everyday lives. The murderer in El Paso should receive quick and certain justice, including any added penalties as a result of his hateful atrocity. "We must all stand in solidarity against acts of white supremacy, racism and discrimination and the evil nature of its manifestation  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Florida, issued the following statement in response to the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "From organized acts of violence during the Civil Rights era to the act of cowardice carried out by Timothy McVeigh & now the maniacs who murdered dozens in El Paso and Dayton, the liberties & freedoms we enjoy as Americans have been exploited by monsters who represent neither our values nor who we are as a nation. "Post 9/11, we rallied as a nat  more

PATCHOGUE, New York, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement after a shooting incident in El Paso, Texas: "What happened today in El Paso is an awful tragedy, especially for the innocent lives cut short by this sick and twisted monster. "There is absolutely zero excuse whatsoever for this disgusting behavior. "What the El Paso community deserves as soon as possible are answers to the many questions that are emerging from law enforcement, victims' families, media   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Reps. K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, ranking Republican member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following statements after Bart Fischer was named co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University starting September 1: Dr. Fischer currently serves as Rep. Conaway's deputy staff director and chief economist at the House Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Collin Allred (TX-32) and other lawmakers sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan on the wrongful detention and treatment of U.S. citizens. This letter comes following the recent unlawful detention of U.S. citizen Francisco Erwin Galicia-Chapa who was detained at a Border Patrol checkpoint while on his way to a colleg  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Our nation cannot ignore these mass shootings. That is why last year I helped pass a new law to eliminate loopholes in the background check system for gun purchasers. Two years ago, I helped rewrite federal mental health laws to improve the quality and coordination of mental health care, focusing on early intervention. "New laws I co-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "The mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton were horrific tragedies perpetrated by evil individuals, and I condemn all forms of hate and hateful acts of any kind. The actions of law enforcement officers and first responders in stopping both shooters saved lives and allowed the wounded to get immediate care. "We will work with the President to con  more

JASPER, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following statement regarding the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. "Maureen and I are deeply troubled by the recent shootings in El Paso and Dayton -- there is no place for hate in our great country, our prayers are with the victims of this horrific event, and I commend the swift action from law enforcement and first responders. "Mass shootings and gun violence across our country is a complex situation; watching C  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's remarks on the mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas: Brown has called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to call the Senate back into session and take up legislation passed by the House to require universal background checks on all firearm sales across the country. The background checks legislation passed the House bipartisanly. "There is no reason   more

BANGOR, Maine, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following statement in response to the shooting incidents in Dayton, Ohio; El Paso, Texas; and Gilroy, California: "These brutal attacks, the third mass shooting in a week, are horrific. I am grateful to the brave first responders in El Paso, Dayton, and Gilroy who quickly stopped the perpetrators of these vicious, hateful acts. "Early reports suggest that the El Paso shooter was motivated by bigotry and a hateful white suprem  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) joined MSNBC's Kasie Hunt on Sunday night to discuss the shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio and the challenges posed by domestic terrorism and white nationalism. "It's been a really striking weekend," said Senator Coons. "The idea that we've had, in two different incidents, so far apart in our country, but so tragically close in their circumstances, 29 killed  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) earlier this week traveled to El Paso to support a community struck by unspeakable evil. During his visit, he received briefings from local officials, law enforcement officers, and first responders, and met with doctors and nurses caring for shooting survivors. He also spent time with victims and their grieving families and visited a memorial to honor the innocent people who lost their   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement in response to the shooting in El Paso: "My heart is with everyone in El Paso struck by this unspeakable evil. "Heidi and I are praying for the victims and their families and grateful for the first responders, local authorities, and law enforcement officers working tirelessly to bring the perpetrator of this depraved act to justice and keep the entire community safe. "There are millions of people in Texas and acros  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation on the shooting incident in El Paso: "Over the last day, the outpouring of support for the victims, first responders, and local authorities in El Paso has been overwhelming and heartening. "In response to this despicable hate meant to divide us, the people of El Paso immediately and powerfully came together. "As the son of a Cuban immigrant, I am deeply horrified by the hateful an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement regarding the Trump administration's decision to grant 31 waivers to small refineries, continuing a policy that the senator has urged the administration to uphold: "I applaud President Trump for standing with farmers and refinery workers in Texas and across the country who have helped fuel our economy, agricultural industry, and energy independence. "The president's leadership stands in stark contrast to the Democrat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following statement on the shooting incident in El Paso, Texas: "Less than a week ago we were mourning three people gunned down at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Today we mourn more victims of senseless gun violence in El Paso. "Early reports are that the gunman used a military-style assault rifle to kill nearly 20 people and wound 40 more. Among the victims was a 4-month-old baby. The shooter was reportedly motivated by a hatr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on gun violence and measures the Senate should vote in a special legislative session: "The president today said he supports extreme-risk protection laws that allow loved ones or law enforcement to get lawful, temporary court orders to have guns removed from individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others. "I introduced a bill in February that creates  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump's remarks addressing shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "I appreciate President Trump's strong statement rejecting hate and white supremacist ideology, urging us all to reject a culture of violence, as well as a call to action on multiple fronts. "I have reached an agreement with Senator Blumenthal to create a federal grant pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following statement regarding the deadly shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "The terrible acts of violence in El Paso and Dayton over the weekend are heartbreaking and disgusting. There is no place for such cowardice and selfishness in a free society. Our nation grieves for the souls we lost, and for everyone whose lives were forever changed," Grassley said. "As we grieve we should also look to ways we can prevent f  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following statement in response to the deadly shootings in Gilroy, California; El Paso, Texas; and Dayton, Ohio: "My heart is with the families of loved ones lost this week in Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton. I know our country can and must do better than to keep allowing this hate-filled domestic terrorism to continue. "It is dangerous enough to have sick extremists spewing hate in fringe corners of the internet, but when it is   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "I appreciate the president's comments this morning condemning the violent extremism that led to this weekend's horrific domestic terror mass shootings. We must remain committed to tenaciously rooting these cancers out of our society. "For years, we have experienced a coarsening of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement: * * * - Klobuchar again calls on Majority Leader McConnell to bring the Senate back into session to vote on gun safety reforms * * * On Sunday August 4th, 2019, immediately following the mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called on the Senate Majority leader to bring the Senate back into session to vote on gun reforms. On Saturday, 22 people were shot and k  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez today condemned this weekend's mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, that killed over 30 people and injured dozens more. Speaking to reporters following an unrelated event in Camden, the Senator outlined several common sense gun safety measures that Congress could immediately take action on if President Trump and Republicans would be willing to take on the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement after President Trump's address to the nation after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, that left at least 31 people dead and dozens more injured: "President Trump is literally making up causes of gun violence in America. America does not have more mental illness than other developed nations. We don't have more violent video games. What we have is a hate machinery that President Trum  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement after the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Nowhere but in the United States does this epidemic rate of mass murder occur. My heart goes out to all the victims of gun violence this weekend - in El Paso and Dayton, but also Baton Rouge, Colorado Springs, and New York. "What is so heartbreaking is that almost all of this carnage is preventable. Good laws stop bad people from doing horribl  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's remarks on the gun violence in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas: "The president was right to speak out forcefully against hate, bigotry and the white supremacist ideology. "I agree with him that that there is more we can to do try and keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people and both parties should work together towards this goal. "I voted for two bills Congress enacted to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: Top foreign policy leaders in the Senate and House today called on the administration to reverse its reported plan to cancel more than $4 billion dollars in funding for American diplomacy and development efforts. Senators James E. Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and Representativ  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following statement regarding the mass shootings in California, Ohio and Texas: "The nation has witnessed senseless loss of life from recent mass shootings in El Paso, Dayton, and Gilroy. These tragedies demand thoughtful, considered action from our local, state and federal leaders - and from ordinary citizens. Too often, once the initial headlines of a tragedy fade, the national conversation moves on without giving these issues the ful  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement after deadly mass shootings in both El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Tragically, El Paso and Dayton join the many communities across the country that have been devastated and traumatized by a mass shooting. "My thoughts today are with the families of all those senselessly taken, those recovering from injuries, and the law enforcement and medical staff who continue to respond. "Words will not stop th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement in the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "The mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton are the latest, horrific examples of the violent scourge that is gripping America. The perpetrators of these murders are cowards. "We must do more to keep guns out of the hands of psychopaths. While no law will end mass shootings entirely, it's time for Congress to act to help keep our communities   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, issued the following statement on the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "In the span of less than 24 hours, two communities have been ravaged by the scourge of gun violence. It has never been clearer that Congress needs to take urgent action to end this preventable epidemic. "In New Mexico, El Paso is like a sibling -- a community where many New Mexicans have family, friends, loved ones. This tragedy hits particularly close  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following statement after being asked by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to join a group of Senate committee chairmen who will consider bipartisan, bicameral legislation to address gun violence after the recent shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "Gayle and I were horrified to hear of the shootings in El Paso and Dayton, and we grieve for the victims and their families. We unequivocally condemn these acts of vi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following statement regarding the shooting incidents in Ohio and Texas: "We are all heartbroken for the victims of these terrible acts of hate. I pray for those who were injured and for the families of those who lost loved ones. "And I am sincerely grateful to the first responders and law enforcement officers who acted swiftly. There is no place in this country for hate of any kind - period. "The President rightfully spo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 3 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following statement on the deadly mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas: "Today's horrific mass shooting in El Paso breaks the hearts of all Americans. Our prayers are with the friends and families of the victims and the entire El Paso community which has been devastated by this brutal act of terror and murder. We are grateful for the courage and heroism of our brave first responders who   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and McAllen, Texas. "As our high-powered delegation begins our visit to the Northern Triangle, we look forward to strengthening our partnership to enhance regional security and stability, create greater economic opportunity, combat corruption and advance human rights to make it safer for peop  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-New York, issued the following joint statement after President Trump delivered his remarks on the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: "In February, the new Democratic House Majority promptly did its duty and passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, which is supported by more than 90 percent of the American people and proven to save lives. "However, Senate R  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) was awarded $475,000 through the U.S. Department of Education for the High School Equivalency Program. This program is designed to help 100 migrant and seasonal farmworkers receive a secondary school diploma. The High School Equivalency Program also helps migrant students find placement in an institution  more