WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Foushee Lead 100 Members in Letter to EPA Administrator Opposing Proposed Cuts to EPA WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) led 100 House Democrats in a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin opposing the drastic proposed cuts to staffing and funding at the agency, and called for an immediate reversal more PR

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release on March 14, 2025: * * * Congressman Derek Tran Leads House Democrats, Issuing Urgent Appeal to Leader Schumer to Reject Harmful Continuing Resolution Washington, DC - Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) led over 60 House Democratic colleagues in a letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer today urging him to reject the Continuing Resolution (CR) proposed by Republican leadership. In its current form, the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 (TNScapv) -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Connolly Joins Colleagues to Demand Answers Over Detention and Attempted Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, joined Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Dave Min's Radical Agenda: Putting Politics Over Californians Last week, 0ut-of-touch Democrat Dave Min didn't just vote to shut down the government --he chose to put radical politics ahead of Californians. But that wasn't enough. He doubled down on his extremism by co-signing a letter opposing the deportation of antisemitic, pro-Hamas terrorist sympathizer Mahmoud Khalil. Who did Min st more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Leads Legislation to Expand Food Access for Those Who Served WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member of the Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), led the re-introduction of the Feed Hungry Veterans Act. The legislation aims to improve access to federal nutrition programs for disabled veterans. With nearly 1.4 million veterans, including more than a  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Merkley, Reed, Grijalva, Casten Write to Energy Secretary Wright with Concerns about New LNG Exports New exports will hurt American households and businesses Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), U.S. Representative Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06), U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) led 40 M more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Crow's Next Generation Leadership Profiled in The New York Times WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow was profiled by The New York Times Opinion writer Michelle Cottle in her latest piece (link is external), "How Can Democrats Win Back Power? Listen to Jason Crow." The article highlights Congressman Crow's next generation style of leadership and how the Democratic Party can begin t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Raskin, Scanlon Demand Answers Over Detention and Attempted Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Constitution and Limited Government Su more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS WILL OPPOSE THE LARGEST POTENTIAL MEDICAID CUT IN AMERICAN HISTORY" Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend to emphasize that Democrats will stand united against Republican attempts to cut Medicaid, destroy Social Security and enact tax cuts for their billionaire donors. ALICIA MENENDEZ : Good more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS WILL OPPOSE THE LARGEST POTENTIAL MEDICAID CUT IN AMERICAN HISTORY" Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend to emphasize that Democrats will stand united against Republican attempts to cut Medicaid, destroy Social Security and enact tax cuts for their billionaire donors. ALICIA MENENDEZ : Good morning, sir. Leader Jeff more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Reed, Grijalva, Huffman, Casten to Energy Secretary Wright: New LNG Exports Hurt American Households and Businesses Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Rhode Island's U.S. Senator Jack Reed, U.S. Representatives Raul Grijalva (D-AZ-07), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), and Sean Casten (D-IL-06) led 40 Members of Congress to demand that recently confirmed U.S. Department of  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Clarke, Van Hollen Lead Letter to the Administration Demanding Reinstatement of TPS for Haiti Text of the Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led 62 of their colleagues in the House and 23 of their colleagues in the Senate in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Jayapal, Scanlon Demand Answers Over Detention and Attempted Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), R more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-CA, has introduced a significant piece of legislation aimed at codifying Executive Order 14096, which seeks to revitalize the nation's commitment to environmental justice for all communities. The bill, which was introduced in Congress on January 21, 2025, underscores the need for equitable environmental protections, particularly for marginalized groups disproportionately affected by pollution and environmental degradation. The introduction of thi more ST

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McClain Delaney, Senator Van Hollen Lead 64 Colleagues in a Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Trump Administration Demanding Reinstatement of Classes at our National Fire Academy Friday, March 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maryland Congresswoman April McClain Delaney, Senator Chris Van Hollen Lead 64 Congressional Colleagues in a Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Demanding Answers from Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, has introduced the Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025 to enhance the geothermal energy sector by amending the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. This legislation aims to provide the Department of the Interior with cost-recovery authority related to the leasing, permitting, and oversight of geothermal operations. The bill, introduced on January 14, 2025, addresses the need for increased investment in geothermal energy, a renewab more ST

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, has introduced the Oyster Reef Recovery Act, aimed at establishing a comprehensive Oyster Reef Restoration and Conservation Program. The bill is designed to provide vital support for the restoration of oyster reefs, which are crucial for coastal ecosystems and economies. The urgent need for this legislation stems from the alarming decline of oyster populations and their habitats, which has been exacerbated by pollution, overfishing, a more ST

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Jayapal, Raskin, Scanlon Demand Answers Over Detention and Attempted Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil March 14, 2025 WASHINGTON -- Today, Representative Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on PBS's "PBS Newshour" Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on PBS NewsHour with Amna Nawaz to discuss how governors across the nation are responding to threats from the federal administration including DOGE, tariffs, and entitlement cuts. VIDEO: The interview is available to stream on YouTube here. AUDIO: The Governo more PR