WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Dr. Oz's Confirmation, Senators Urge Crackdown on Private Medicare Insurers that Scam Patients, Price Gouge Taxpayers Senators call for ending contracts, limiting enrollment for Medicare Advantage insurers that defraud seniors and taxpayers "The most effective step the Administration can take in cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in federal health care programs is by reining in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Amidst Trump Attacks on Education, Sen. Markey and Rep. Hayes Announce Bill of Rights for Paraprofessionals and Education Support Staff Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (April 3, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) today announced the reintroduction of the Paraprofessionals and  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Introduces Bill to Release Illegally Withheld Funding for Wisconsin Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Honor Farmer Contracts Act, legislation to release illegally withheld funding for all contracts and agreements previously entered into by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). President Trump's USDA has refused to make reim more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Courtney Introduce Legislation to Protect Health Care Workers from Workplace Violence WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) introduced legislation to protect health care workers from workplace violence. The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Worker Act would ensure that health care and social ser more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Joins Push to Expand Telehealth Access WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined a bipartisan group of 60 senators led by Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) to introduce the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act. The CONNECT for Health Act would expand coverage of telehealth services through Medicare, ma more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on April 1, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders Invite Sec. Kennedy to Future Hearing on HHS Reorganization WASHINGTON--Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), ranking member of the HELP Committee, sent a letter to Hea more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Alabama voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Alaska voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Arizona voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Arkansas voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in California voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paym more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Colorado voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Connecticut voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Pay more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Delaware voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Florida voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Georgia voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Hawaii voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Idaho voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment F more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Illinois voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Indiana voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Iowa voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment Fa more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Kansas voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Kentucky voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Louisiana voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payme more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Maine voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment F more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Maryland voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Massachusetts voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and P more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Michigan voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Minnesota voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payme more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Mississippi voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Pay more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Missouri voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Montana voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Nebraska voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Nevada voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in New Hampshire voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and P more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in New Jersey voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paym more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in New Mexico voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paym more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in New York voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in North Carolina voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in North Dakota voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Pa more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Ohio voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment Fa more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Oklahoma voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Oregon voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Pennsylvania voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Pa more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Rhode Island voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Pa more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in South Carolina voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in South Dakota voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Pa more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Tennessee voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payme more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Texas voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment F more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Utah voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment Fa more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Vermont voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Virginia voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Washington State voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing an more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in West Virginia voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and P more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Wisconsin voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payme more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Wyoming voted for the week of March 28-April 3, 2025. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed these measures: the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (H.R. 998), to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (H.R. 1155), to allow taxpayers to elect to receive certain replacement refunds electronically; the Electronic Filing and Payment more ST

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Colleagues Demand Answers on Mass Layoffs Bringing Harm to Americans' Health and Well-Being Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.), Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senate Democratic Leader Ch more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney, Kaine, Gillibrand Lead Colleagues in Condemning Education Department Changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program NORWICH, CT - Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), a senior member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led a group of their colleagues in sending a letter (link is external) to U.S. Secretary of E more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Advance Trump's Wall Street Pick To Gut Americans' Social Security Benefits In response to Senate Republicans advancing Frank Bisignano's nomination to lead the Social Security Administration, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Donald Trump and shadow President Elon Musk are taking Social Security apart brick by brick -- shuttering field offices, cutting phone li more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Colleagues Push to Expand Telehealth Access, Make Telehealth Flexibilities Permanent WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined a bipartisan group of 60 senators in reintroducing the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act. The legislation will expand coverage of telehealth services through Medicare, make telehealth flexibi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Join Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Rescind Illegal Executive Order Threatening Federal Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements Washington, D.C. - Wednesday, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in urging President Donald Trump to rescind his March 27 executive order to end collective bargaining agree more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Join Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Rescind Illegal Executive Order Threatening Federal Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements Washington, D.C. - Wednesday, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in urging President Donald Trump to rescind his March 27 executive order to end collective bargaining agreeme more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Join Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Rescind Illegal Executive Order Threatening Federal Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements Washington, D.C. - Wednesday, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in urging President Donald Trump to rescind his March 27 executive order to end collective bargaining agreeme more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * HHS Staff Cuts Imperil Energy Assistance Program for Older Adults and Vulnerable Families April 2, 2025 -- Press Release WASHINGTON - On April 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it is cutting another 10,000 of its 80,000 employees for a total of 20,000 terminations and early retirements, a massive downsizing that is likely to decimate staffin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Whistleblowers WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined colleagues in introducing legislation to strengthen protections for whistleblowers who share valuable information with Congress. The Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act, led by Senator Richard Blument more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Reintroduce 'Buffett Rule' Bill to Ensure Wealthiest Americans Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes ~The Paying a Fair Share Act would set a simple 30 percent minimum effective tax rate for the wealthiest Americans ~ WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and 14 Democratic colleagues in reintroducing the Paying a Fair Share more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Guarantee Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led 26 of her colleagues in introducing The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025, legislation to provide unaccompanied children with legal representation for their more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Mullin Breaks Down the Leaderless Left on Hannity "Their poll numbers show it, 21% favorability across the United States with Democrat voters, that's about as low as it gets." Washington, D.C. -On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined Fox News' Sean Hannity on Hannity and spoke to the collapse of the Democrat Party's leadership. Highlights below. Sen. Mullin's full in more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Whitehouse Column Slams 'Weaponization' of Department of Justice Against Climate Groups Washington, DC - In case you missed it, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) published a column in The Contrarian on Friday detailing the Department of Justice and FBI's politically-motivated, improper investigation into the Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). Wh more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Gillibrand, and Courtney Lead Colleagues in Condemning Education Department Changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) led a bicameral group of their colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon expressing their strong opposi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Working to Get Maine Farmers Expected Federal Investments to Sustain Operations WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) joined his colleagues to introduce legislation that will direct much-needed funding to farmers in Maine. The Honor Farmer Contracts Act would release federal funding -- currently being withheld by the White House -- for all contracts and agreements previou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Lee, Horsford, Titus: Endangering American Lives Today, the Trump administration brought justice by capturing a violent illegal MS-13 ringleader in New York--a fugitive for nearly four years, linked to a string of brutal murders across Nevada and California: Out of touch Democrats like Susie Lee, Steven Horsford and Dina Titus have done everything in their power to weaken our immigration  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Lee, Horsford, Titus: Poniendo en Peligro la Vida de los Estadounidenses Hoy, la administracion Trump hizo justicia al capturar a un ilegal violento que era cabecilla de la MS-13 en Nueva York. Era un fugitivo durante casi cuatro anos, vinculado a una serie de brutales asesinatos en Nevada y California. Los democratas que han perdido el contacto la realidad, como Susie Lee, Steven Horsfor more PR

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Klobuchar, Colleagues Press USDA to Not Take Food Away from Food Banks and Hungry Families Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and 24 of their colleagues in pressing the U. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Klobuchar, Colleagues Press USDA to Not Take Food Away from Food Banks and Hungry Families Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and 24 of their colleagues in pressing the U. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Padilla, Warnock Lead Group Demanding Reversal of Mass Firings of Head Start, Office of Child Care Employees Lujan and Warnock are the only two Head Start alumni to serve in the U.S. Senate Senators to Secretary Kennedy: "The termination of staff is alarming and will compound the challenges already facing these programs and services...with no clear planning nor considerations for how ear more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Padilla, Warnock Lead Group Demanding Reversal of Mass Firings of Head Start, Office of Child Care Employees Lujan and Warnock are the only two Head Start alumni to serve in the U.S. Senate Senators to Secretary Kennedy: "The termination of staff is alarming and will compound the challenges already facing these programs and services...with no clear planning nor considerations for how ear more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Padilla, Durbin, Welch in Demanding Answers on Dismantling of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Senators to Secretaries Rubio and Noem: "These actions undermine America's longstanding commitment to humanitarian protection and place thousands of vulnerable individuals--many of whom served alongside U.S. armed forces--at grave risk" Washington (April 3, 2025) -- Senator Edward J. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Hirono, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Guarantee Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings Washington (April 3, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), and 25 of their colleagues in introducing The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025, legislation to provide unaccompanied children with lega more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Host Youth Choral Concert and Town Meeting on the Arts BURLINGTON, Vt., April 1 - Sen. Bernie Sanders will host a youth choral concert and town meeting on the importance of arts education on Saturday evening at the Casella Theater in Castleton. The concert will feature performances from seven Vermont elementary, middle, high school, and college choirs. Last year marked  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders, Scott, Colleagues, Workers to Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $17 by 2030 WASHINGTON, April 4 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, alongside food service and airport workers, to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Kaine Launch Effort to Protect and Strengthen Federal Student Loan Repayment Options Washington, D.C. - With affordable student loan repayment options at risk under the Trump Administration, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Virginia's U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today led their colleagues to launch a new effort to protect and expand federal student loan repayment programs. The Savings Oppo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, 45 Senate Democrats Demand Trump Rescind Illegal Executive Order Threatening Federal Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Wednesday joined the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in a letter urging President more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 4, 2025: * * * Murray, Sanders, Baldwin Demand Answers on Trump, RFK Jr. Ripping $12 Billion Away from Communities to Tackle Public Health Threats, Opioids Crisis, & More Senators warn that de-obligation of funds will put health and well-being of the American people in jeopardy--and flies in face of Congress' intent Washington, D.C. -- Today, S more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sanders Statement on Trump's Escalating Trade War with the World WASHINGTON, April 4 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement regarding Trump's widespread tariffs on more than 60 countries: As someone who helped lead the effort against disastrous unfettered free trade deals with China, Mexico and other low-wage countries, I understand that we need trade policies  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Under Musk's Plan for Social Security, 67,000 Americans Will Die Waiting for Disability Benefits WASHINGTON, April 1 - Ahead of the Senate Finance Committee's vote to advance Trump's nominee to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and Senate Finance Subcomm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 4, 2025: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Warren, Markey, Lawmakers Demand Explanation for "Disturbing Arrest and Detention" of Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk Washington, D.C. - This week Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) joined Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and over 30 lawmakers in writing to Secretary of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Welch Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Dismantling of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Senators to Secretaries Rubio and Noem: "These actions undermine America's longstanding commitment to humanitarian protection and place thousands of vulnerable individuals--many of whom served alongside U.S. armed forces--at grave risk" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padil more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Cosponsor Bill to Fully Fund Special Education Legislation would commit to fully funding special education, finally fulfilling the federal government's unmet promise 50 years after the passage of IDEA WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02) in reintro more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Urge Attorney General Bondi to Reverse Course on Unjustified Firings of Immigration Judges The unjustified firings come as immigration courts are already under immense pressure to adjudicate roughly 3.6 million backlogged cases, with further strains expected with Trump's mass deportation agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Speech on Senate Vote to Block $8.8 Billion Sale of Heavy Bombs to Israel WASHINGTON, April 3 - After filing Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) to block the sale of two of the most egregious Trump Administration offensive arms sales to Israel, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today rose to bring the JRDs up for a vote by the full Senate. The sales would provide almost $8 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Sanders, Scott, Colleagues, Workers to Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $17 by 2030 WASHINGTON, April 4 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Educatio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group Of 60 Senators In Introducing Legislation To Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities Current Flexibilities Set To Expire September 30 Without Congressional Action WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and John Barrasso (R-W more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-MA, has introduced the Stop Giving Big Oil Free Money Act, aimed at reforming leasing policies in the Gulf of Mexico to ensure oil and gas companies contribute fairly to federal revenues. This legislation seeks to prohibit new federal leases for oil or natural gas production unless companies renegotiate existing contracts to include royalty payments when prices exceed certain thresholds. The bill responds to growing concerns over soaring profits r more ST

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey, Rep. Ansari Introduce Legislation to Help Families Pay their Heating and Cooling Bills Legislation would provide urgently needed relief for families as energy prices rise Bill Text (PDF) | Section-by-Section (PDF) Washington (March 31, 2025) -- Senator Edward J. Markey, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) today more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, has introduced the Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025, aiming to significantly expand coverage under the Medicare program to include essential dental, hearing, and vision services. This legislation seeks to address the rising needs of seniors who often struggle with the affordability of these critical health services. The bill responds to ongoing concerns over the gaps in Medicare coverage, particularly regarding preventi more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, has introduced the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act, aiming to strengthen labor rights across the United States. This comprehensive legislation seeks to amend the National Labor Relations Act to enhance protections for workers seeking to unionize, impose stricter penalties for employers violating labor laws, and ensure fairer practices in the workplace. The bill arrives amid growing concerns about workers' rights, particula more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, has introduced the Social Security Expansion Act to enhance benefits and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Social Security program. This legislation aims to provide significant increases in monthly benefits, improve cost-of-living adjustments, and secure funding through new taxes on high earners and investment gains. The Social Security Expansion Act comes amidst growing concerns about the program's solvency as the population ages. With more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement after voting against a Joint Resolution of Disapproval offered by Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) regarding arms sales to Israel: "I have always been a staunch defender of Israel and its right to defend itself. I will continue to ensure it has the weapons that it ne more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Joins Senate Democratic Caucus in Letter Demanding Trump Rescind Illegal Executive Order Threatening Federal Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements Washington (April 2, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) along with Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Tim more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Mark Warner (D-Virginia), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi) Peter Welch (D-Vermont), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), and 53 of his Senate colleagues in introducing the Creating Oppo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Markey, Cruz Secure 60 Cosponsors for Bipartisan Legislation to Protect AM Radio Washington (April 1, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today celebrated their AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act securing a filibuster-proof more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Under Musk's Plan for Social Security, 67,000 Americans Will Die Waiting for Disability Benefits WASHINGTON, April 1 - Ahead of the Senate Finance Committee's vote to advance Trump's nominee to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, E more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Leads Senate Democratic Caucus in Letter Demanding Trump Rescind Illegal Executive Order Threatening Federal Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) along with Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) led the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in urging Presi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Honor Farmer Contracts Act U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) in introducing the Honor Farmer Contracts Act, legislation to release illegally withheld funding for all contracts and agreements previously entered into by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). President Trump's USDA has refused to make reimburs more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Whitehouse, Colleagues Reintroduce 'Buffett Rule' Bill to Ensure Wealthiest Americans Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes Billionaire investor Warren Buffett famously highlighted the brokenness of our tax system when he lamented that he paid a lower tax rate than his secretary. Today, Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and 12 Democratic Senate colleagues reintrod more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Warner, Wyden, Sanders and Schumer Lead Senate Colleagues Demanding Answers on Layoffs Bringing Harm to Americans' Health and Well-Being Layoffs of Tens of Thousands of Federal Workers Will Hurt Seniors, Children, People with Disabilities; Slow Cancer Research and Undercut Public Health Emergency Response Washington, D.C. - Senator Mark Wa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following commentary on April 3, 2025: * * * We have a government of billionaires, by billionaires and for billionaires All of us owe Donald Trump and Elon Musk a deep debt of gratitude. For a very long time the big money interests, under Democratic and Republican administrations, have dominated our government and our politics. They did it through their campaign contributions, the work of their corporate lobbyists and the ext more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Hirono, Senate Democrats to Reintroduce Legislation to Guarantee Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Peter Welch joined U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and 25 of their colleagues in introducing The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025, legislation to provide unacc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Schatz, Wicker, Warner, Hyde-Smith, and Barrasso to Lead Bipartisan Group Of 60 Senators In Introducing Legislation To Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities CONNECT For Health Act Holds Broad Bipartisan Support, Most Comprehensive Legislation On Telehealth In Congress Current Flexibilities Set To Expire September 30 Without Congressional Action WASHINGTON D. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Supports Sanders' Resolution to Block Certain Offensive Weapons Sales to Israel WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted to block certain offensive weapons sales to Israel. The Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD), offered by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), would block the Trump Administration's sale of more than $8 billion in offensive weaponry--including 2,000-pound b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch's LOCAL Foods Act Reintroduced with Bipartisan Support WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the bipartisan Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local (LOCAL) Foods Act, legislation to update the Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906's (FMIA) ' Personal-Use Exemption' to better support small-scale me more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Colleagues Reintroduce 'Buffett Rule' Bill to Ensure Wealthiest Americans Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes The Paying a Fair Share Act would set a simple 30 percent minimum effective tax rate for the wealthiest Americans Washington, DC - Billionaire investor Warren Buffett famously highlighted the brokenness of our tax system when he lamented that he paid a lower tax rate than h more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following commentary on April 2, 2025: * * * Why Do Working People Die Younger Than the Wealthy? Everyone wants to live a long, happy, and productive life. If you're working class in America, that's tough to do. Last month, I asked Americans to share their stories about how financial stress is affecting their lives. The response was overwhelming, heartbreaking, and infuriating. Working people are dying years before they should more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & SCHATZ LEAD EFFORT TO EXPAND TELEHEALTH ACCESS, PERMANENTLY SECURE FLEXIBILITIES Bipartisan Group of Senators Renews Push to Enact Most Extensive Telehealth Legislation in Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on Wednesday led 60 of their colleagues in a bipartisan effort to reintroduce  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Co-Sponsors Legislation to Help Families Pay their Heating and Cooling Bills Legislation would provide urgent relief for families in Oregon and nationwide as energy prices rise Washington D.C. --U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today announced he is co-sponsoring a bill to expand and modernize the severely underfunded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), bringing much-needed relief  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Demand RFK Jr. Reverse Mass Firings at Head Start, Office of Child Care Senators to Secretary Kennedy: "The termination of staff is alarming and will compound the challenges already facing these programs and services...with no clear planning nor considerations for how early childhood services will be impacted" Washington D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Honor Farmer Contracts Act Washington D.C.-- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said today they have joined Senate colleagues to introduce legislation that would release funding illegally withheld by the Trump administration for all contracts and agreements previously entered into by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "The unlawful fr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Wyden, Warren Lead Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Child Care for American Families Meanwhile, Republican-proposed funding cuts to pay for tax breaks for billionaires would eliminate child care for 40,000 children, according to recent CLASP analysis Mass layoffs at HHS will also make child care  more PR