WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * After Meeting with Kelly in Arizona, EPA Zeldin Acts on Key State Environmental Priority This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that they are making it easier for states like Arizona to show that foreign, not U.S.-based air pollution, is harming communities on the U.S. side of the border. The announcement comes after Arizona Senator Mark Kelly br more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on April 11, 2025: * * * American Producers Deserve a Fair Deal International trade policy has been in the spotlight recently as President Trump advances his agenda to ensure American products are treated fairly in the global marketplace. Engagement with our trade partners is vital to our economic health and creating opportunity for Americans, and it is clear the president has the world's attention. This week, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump's Trade War Bludgeons US Economy, Duckworth, Durbin, Democratic Senators Slam Administration for Defunding Network of Centers That Boost American Manufacturing April 11, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 11 of their Senate Democratic colle more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Babin Backs Budget Blueprint to Deliver Trump's America First Agenda Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) voted in favor of the Budget Resolution that paves the way for Congress to implement President Donald Trump's agenda. I proudly voted in support of the Budget Resolution because it keeps our promise to the American people and advances President Trump's Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman, GOP Colleagues, to Pritzker: Stop the Partisan Games - Protect our Great Lakes from Asian Carp Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by Michigan GOP colleagues Rep. John Moolenaar, Rep. Tim Walberg, and Rep. John James sent a letter to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker calling for him to reverse course on a recent politically charged decision that would jeopardize efforts to keep invasive Asian Carp out more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Budget Resolution Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement on her vote against the House Republican budget resolution (H.Con.Res.14). "My Republican colleagues should be ashamed for advancing such a self-serving budget that continues to prioritize the interests of billionai more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch released the following testimony by Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip L. Swagel from an April 9, 2025, hearing on the fiscal 2026 appropriations request: * * * Chairman Valadao, Ranking Member Espaillat, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the Congressional Budget Office's budget request./1 CBO requests appropriations of $75.8 million for fiscal year 2026.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11471) on April 10, 2025, by macroeconomic resources policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson: * * * Central Bank Digital Currencies Policymakers have debated whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) should create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) - a "digital dollar." A CBDC would share some of the features of cryptocurrencies (crypt more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urges Treasury and IRS to Reject Use of Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement Washington, D.C. - Today, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause expressing strong opposition to any agreement that would allow the IRS to share taxpayer informati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Begich Statement on House Passage of Senate Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 10, 2025 - Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) released the following statement after the House passed the Senate Amendment to the budget resolution: "Today's House passage of the Senate budget resolution is a clear example of Congress' commitment to deliver on President Trump's bold econo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Visits Sheet Metal Workers Training Center in Harmarville CARNEGIE, PA -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) toured the Sheet Metal Workers Local 12 Training Center (link is external) in Harmarville. The visit builds on his ironclad commitment to being a voice for hardworking people and an unflinching advocate for the union way of life and growing good-paying jobs in  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congressman Fields Responds to the Announcement of President Trump's Pause on Most Tariffs Washington, DC - The recent decision by President Trump to pause the majority of his planned tariffs for 90 days, is proof that the voice of the people matters. One day prior to this pause, Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) sent a letter to President Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congressman Kustoff Introduces the Winter Canola Study Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN), Dale W. Strong (R-AL) and Tracey Mann (R-KS) introduced the Winter Canola Study Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation would request that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) conduct a study investigating the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Luttrell Votes to Support FY25 Budget Framework Focused on Border Security, Energy, and Tax Relief WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) voted in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14, the fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget resolution. This vote is a critical step in moving forward with a budget that addresses the challenges facing our nation, including border security, na more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Joins Efforts To Expand Education Savings Plan for Hoosiers & Invest In America's Workforce Washington, DC -- Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) joined the effort to expand the use of 529 education savings plans to cover expenses for trade schools, apprenticeships, and aviation-focused programs. This will help more Hoosiers obtain and retain well-paying jobs that don't requ more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Joins Efforts To Expand Education Savings Plan for Hoosiers & Invest In America's Workforce Washington, DC -- Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) joined the effort to expand the use of 529 education savings plans to cover expenses for trade schools, apprenticeships, and aviation-focused programs. This will help more Hoosiers obtain and retain well-paying jobs that don't requi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Combat Organized Supply Chain Theft and Retail Crime WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Combatting Organized Retail Crime (CORCA) Act alongside Reps. Dave Joyce (OH-14), Susie Lee (NV-03), Dina Titus (NV-01), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Laurel Lee (Fl-15), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Michael Baumgartner (WA-05). This bipartisan, bi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Releases Statement on House Republicans' Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid Amid Increasing Living Costs for Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06), released the following statement after voting 'no' on the House Republicans' budget reconciliation package: "Solving our nation's financial challenges requires  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Bynum Blasts Bill to Increase Overdraft Fees Washington, DC - Today, ahead of voting against the bill, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) spoke in opposition to S.J.Res.18 - a bill that would overturn the $5 cap on overdraft fees for big banks and allow these banks to charge consumers $35 in overdraft fees. She emphasized that she would not vote to raise costs and th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Bynum Rejects Budget Proposal That Harms Oregon Families Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after voting against the Senate amended version of the Budget Proposal. In February, she also voted against H.Con.Res.14, the House Budget Proposal. "This is once again a trash budget that hurts Oregonians and I'm voti more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Harmful Republican Budget Proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after House Republicans voted to advance Senate Republicans' Budget Resolution, the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14. "Donald Trump is crashing the economy, Americans in all corners of the country are feeling the pain and Re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces the Promoting Affordable Childcare for Everyone Act Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), reintroduced the Promoting Affordable Childcare for Everyone (PACE) Act to bolster existing federal childcare tax incentives and improve access to affordable and high-quality child care for American families. T more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * David Scott and Young Kim Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Unbanked and Underbanked Communities WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Rep. David Scott (GA-13) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-40), both senior members of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to address systemic entry barriers into our nation's traditional banking sector. The Financial Incl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene, Ways & Means Democrats Introduce Bill to End Trump's Trade War Chaos Today, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Member Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ranking Member Richard Neal (MA-01), Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (CA-38), along with all Ways and Means Committee Democrats introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill to end the constant chaos created by Presi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Fareway CEO & President To Discuss Trump Tariffs, Senator's Credit Card Competition Act April 10, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Fareway Stores CEO Reynolds Cramer and President Garrett Piklapp to discuss the Senator's bipartisan legislation, the Credit Card Competition Act, which would enhance competition and choice in the c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Goodlander Votes Against Republican Budget Resolution That Paves the Way for Trillions in Tax Handouts for Billionaires and Big Corporations Paid for By Biggest Cuts to Medicaid in American History Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander voted against the Republican budget resolution and issued the following statement: "New Hampshire families, workers, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Western Senators Introduce Landmark Bipartisan Wildfire Mitigation Bill Hickenlooper's Fix Our Forests Act will help reduce wildfire risk for Colorado communities and speed up mitigation projects while maintaining environmental safeguards and encouraging local involvement Hickenlooper, Curtis, Padilla, and Sheehy landed a bipartisan deal after months of negotiations Legislati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Republican incompetence is crashing the economy with reckless tariffs WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu were joined by Representatives Adam Gray, Tim Kennedy and Andrea Salinas for a press conference on the reckless Republican tariffs that are crashing the economy and draining the retirement accounts of Americans. CHAIRMAN AGUIL more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Trump's extreme agenda is hurting veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee and Members of the House Democratic Caucus for a hearing on the Trump Administration's attacks on veterans, their health care and the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Huizenga Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Youth Sports, Small Business Economy Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) announced the introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Youth Sports Facilities Act. This bipartisan bill amends Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act to add Youth Sports Facilities to the l more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Davids Fights to Restore Manufacturing Support Slashed by Trump Administration In case you missed it, the Kansas City Star reported (link is external) on Representative Sharice Davids' new legislation to reverse devastating cuts made by the Trump administration to Kansas Manufacturing Solutions (KMS), a nonprofit that supports hundreds of Kansas manufacturers, including more than 500 in Kans more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: SCHNEIDER JOINS DADS CAUCUS TO CALL OUT IMPACT OF TRUMP TARIFFS ON WORKING FAMILIES Rep. Schneider's full remarks can be watched here (link is external).WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) joined Congressional Dads Caucus Chair Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and fellow Dads Caucus Members Reps. Steven Horsford (NV-04), Shomari C. Figures (AL-07), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), and De more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: SCHNEIDER PRESSES TRUMP TRADE ADVISOR ON TRADE WAR Click to watch (link is external) WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, grilled U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a Ways & Means Committee hearing on the Trump Administration's 2025 trade policy agenda. "Amb. Greer, yes or no: didn't Israel zero out all tariffs on US produc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Reverend Warnock Introduces Most Ambitious Expansion of the Child Tax Credit This week, Senator Reverend Warnock introduced the American Family Act, legislation that would nearly double the Child Tax Credit (CTC) Senator Reverend Warnock joined several of his Senate colleagues for a press conference introducing the landmark bill Since entering the Senate in 2021, Senator Rev more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Joined The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax to Discuss Delivering on President Trump's America First Agenda in Congress Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax. View highlights from the interview below. On Passing President Trump's One Big, Beautiful Budget Bill: "We have a once in a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Announces Stakeholder Support for Combating Organized Retail Crime Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) announces key stakeholder support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to target the rise in theft, fraud, and other organized crimes against retail stores and various components of the supply chain across America. Here is what stakeholders are saying: "NRF applauds R more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Joyce Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Federal Response to Organized Retail Crime WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to target the rise in theft, fraud, and other organized crimes against retail stores and various components of the supply chain across America. This bipartisan, bicameral bill e more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Doggett, Davis, Feenstra Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Financial Assistance for College WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Famil more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar to Visit 19 Counties on Rural Economy Tour Stops in Northwest, Central, and Southern Minnesota will focus on healthcare, small businesses, and tariffs MINNESOTA - This week Senator Amy Klobuchar will start a 19 county rural economy tour where she will meet with farmers, veterans, small business owners, and Minnesotans across the state. Today, she will be in Clay, Wilkin, Otter Tail, a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Klobuchar, Colleagues Press U.S. Trade Representative on Impacts of Tariff Taxes on Farmers WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and 18 of her colleagues are asking U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer for information on how the Administration's tariff taxes will impact f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James M. Honea from an April 8, 2025, hearing entitled "Quality of Life in the Military": * * * Chairman Carter, Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, it is my privilege to speak with you once more on behalf of our Sailors and their families. Security and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * McClain's Statement on the U.S. House Taking the Next Step in the Reconciliation Process WASHINGTON--Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the next step of the budget reconciliation process - instructing our committees to begin drafting the one big, beautiful bill: "The President was clear: we need to move fo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Statement on Senate Budget Resolution Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement in response to the House of Representatives Concurring on the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14, legislation to begin the budget reconciliation process. "House Republicans are unified in moving forward a budget reconciliation package that codifies President Trump's more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sen. Klobuchar, Colleagues to Press U.S. Trade Representative on Impacts of Tariff Taxes on Farmers Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and 17 of their colleagues in asking U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer for information on how the administration's tariff taxes will impact farmers across t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bill to Help Iowa Farmers Stay Competitive Globally WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04) introduced a bill that would continue investment in cutting-edge agriculture research programs at land-grant universities. The Genome to Phenome Reauthorization Act would promote agricultural research at Iowa State University and other land-grant universiti more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Dingell and 42 Colleagues Send Letter to the Administration Highlighting Damage to U.S. Health Care System Caused by Trump's Failed Immigration Policy Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06) led 42 House Democrats in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Western Senators Introduce Bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act to Combat Wildfires Comprehensive legislation reduces wildfire risk, advances watershed restoration, improves forest health, and streamlines processes to protect communities A list of Fix Our Forests Act provisions particularly impactful for California is available here WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Joins House Democrats in Introducing Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage Washington, D.C. -- This week, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats in introducing the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (link is external). The Raise the Wage Act, led by House Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott, would gradually raise the minimum wage to $17 by 2030 and give roughl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The House Appropriations Committee released the following written testimony by Purpose Africa Chairperson Mark Dybul from an April 8, 2025, hearing entitled "Assessing the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)": * * * Good morning Chairman Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member Frankel and distinguished members of the Committee. It is a great privilege to come before this group, which I have had the opportunity to testify on PEPFAR and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Markey, Leader Schumer, and Small Business Democrats Urge SBA Administrator Loeffler to Mitigate Damage from Trump's Tariffs to Small Businesses (Washington, April 11) - Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) today led the Democrats on the Senate Small  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Back Bill to Cut Taxes for Working Americans WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to target tax relief to workers, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today joined Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and 42 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Tax Cut for Workers Act to give millions of working Americans a much-needed tax break. In stark contrast t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following testimony by Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, from an April 9, 2025, member day hearing on funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency: * * * Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Underwood, and Members of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of my constituents in the Fourth Congressional District of New York to urge you to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Rep. Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, from an April 9, 2025, member day hearing on funding for housing programs: * * * Chairman Womack, Ranking Member Clyburn, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to highlight several important issues affecting my constituents in the Fourth Cong more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * (Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, Mr. Green of Texas was recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader.) Mr. Speaker, and still I rise, and I rise today to initially extend greetings to all, especially those who are traveling  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * (Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, Ms. Kaptur of Ohio was recognized for 30 minutes.) Mr. Speaker, I rise today out of deep concern for the manufacturing workers and families of northern Ohio, from Toledo Jeep to our numerous parts suppliers a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, the March jobs report shows that 228,000 jobs were added last month, far exceeding expectations. Private-sector growth led the way with 209,000 new jobs, nearly double the pre-election average. Wages are rising with hourly earnings up nearly 4 perc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Rep. Laura Friedman, Hollywood Labor Unions Announce New Push to Bring Film & TV Production Back to Los Angeles Leads 10 Members of Congress Representing Hollywood Region LOS ANGELES, CA -- Today, April 11, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) led members of IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, the Writers Guild of America (WGA), Directors Guild of America (DGA), and Teamsters Local  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Lagoons, Estuaries, and Enhance Coastal Communities April 11, 2025 Washington, D.C.- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49), Brian Mast (FL-21), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), and Jen Kiggans (VA-2) reintroduced the bipartisan Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act, which would revitalize federal efforts to strengthen and protect lagoon more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Mullin's Statement on House Republicans Passing Harmful Budget "Trump and his Republicans are continuing to prioritize billionaires over the hardworking families across America who rely on vital programs for survival. Despite false promises to lower costs, today House Republicans narrowly passed a budget resolution that will increase expenses for everyday Americans who are more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ogles Leads Legislation Targeting Chinese Cybersecurity Threats WASHINGTON DC - Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) introduced the "Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act." This bill would establish an interagency task force, led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to address the widespread cybersecu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, from an April 8, 2025, member day hearing on funding for energy infrastructure and nuclear demonstration projects: * * * Good morning, Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, Chairman Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee. My name is Randy Weber, and I have the honor of repres more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Webster Votes to Advance President Trump's Budget Blueprint Washington, D.C. -- Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. Con. Res. 14, establishing the congressional budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and projected spending caps through FY2034. "This marks a significant step forward in fulfilling President Trump's agenda to restore fiscal respons more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * REPORT: Report: National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Urges Swift Action to Protect U.S. National Security Washington, D.C. - Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) delivered its major report and action plan to Congress. Representative Bice (R-OK-05) serves as one of the Commissioners. The Commission's top assessment is that  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sewell and Horsford Lead Letter to the Trump Administration Demanding Accountability for Potential Market Manipulation Washington D.C. - Today, Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) led a letter with Ways and Means Democrats demanding accountability for President Trump's chaotic reversal of "reciprocal tariffs" plan more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Republicans Are Working to Make the Tax Cuts Permanent It's that time of year again: Tax Day. I don't know anyone who looks forward to April 15th. Whether you're getting a refund or you owe money to the IRS, I think most South Dakotans would rather they were keeping more of their money and sending less to Uncle Sam. Republicans agree, which is why we worked so hard to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs A more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Colleagues Call on Small Business Administration to Mitigate Damage from Trump Tariffs to Small Businesses WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, joined colleagues in a letter demanding that U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler take immediate action to address the impacts of Trump's reckless tariff poli more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Touts Budget Resolution Passage Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke to reporters after the passage of the Budget Resolution. Leader Scalise discussed how today's vote unlocks the reconciliation process which will allow Republicans to fulfill the mandate voters gave us to cut spending through rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, prevent tax hikes, unle more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, yesterday was a day that really captured the attention of the world. We have all been talking about tariffs for a little bit, but yesterday was the day that really brought the focus to what was going on here in the United States. At 12:01 in th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, when it comes to new tax breaks for billionaires, Republicans are going to work around the clock and stay through the night. But when it comes to stopping Trump's trade war for good, when it comes to stopping a tax increase aimed squarely at w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Seven Key Moments: Hearing on President Trump's Trade Agenda With Ambassador Jamieson Greer WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer shared the transformational and historic trade actions taken by the Trump Administration during its first 100 days and outlined its vision for an America First trade policy during a hearing with the Way more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Child Care Relief to Families (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act, legislation to help more working families cover a greater share of the high cost of child care. Shaheen was joined by Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Patty Murray (D-WA) more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Strong Introduces Legislation to Study Viability of Growing Winter Canola WASHINGTON--Today, Congressman Dale W. Strong (R-AL), alongside his colleagues Congressmen David Kustoff (R-TN) and Tracey Mann (R-KS), introduced the Winter Canola Study Act. This legislation would direct the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) to study the gap in cr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * To Boost Forest Workforce, King Introduces Bipartisan Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Jim Risch (R-ID), co-chairs of the Senate Working Forests Caucus, are introducing bipartisan legislation to improve forest industry employment and participation through a grant program aimed at rural and underserved communities. The Jobs in the Woods Act would support developm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10256) on April 10, 2025, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Economic Relations Taiwan is a top U.S. trade partner and a key link in global technology and manufacturing supply chains. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on global trade; exports account for about 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Taiwan's policie more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, GOP Colleagues to Governor Pritzker: Protect our Great Lakes from Asian Carp Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) partnered with Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) and other members of the Michigan Republican Delegation to send a letter to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker calling for him to reverse course on a recent politically charged decision that would jeopardize efforts to keep invasive Asian  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Establish Chesapeake National Recreation Area WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), alongside their Maryland colleagues Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), renewed their efforts to create a unified Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA). The CNRA Act proposes to unite a series of volunt more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Warren, Warnock Press Fed on Safeguards for Inflation and Jobs Decisions Citing Trump's Politicization of Economic Data Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Ranki more PR