WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * As Tariffs are Hurting Vermont's Outdoor and Tourism Economy, Welch Convenes Discussion on Impact of Trump's Trade War in Stowe More than 60 business and nonprofit leaders attended event STOWE, VT - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, hosted a conversation at The Alchemist in Stowe on the impact of President Trump's trade war on Vermont's outdoor and t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Klobuchar Press Trump Administration for Answers on Impacts of Trade War on Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and 17 of her colleagues to press the Trump Administration for information on how their reckless tariff policy will impact farmers across the nation. "We write with great concern about the impact of the Administrat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Buchanan Applauds Termination of Unfair Mexico Tomato Trade Agreement WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and member of the Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it is suspending the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico: "Te more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report on April 9, 2025, entitled "Request for Appropriations for Fiscal 2026." Here are excerpts: * * * Contents CBO's Budget Request and Its Consequences for Staffing and Output ... 3 CBO's Role in Support of the Congress ... 5 Requested Information and Authorities ... 6 Highlights of CBO's Work in 2024 ... 8 CBO's First Goal for 2025 and 2026: Providing Budgetary and Economic Information That Is Obj more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Goldman, Congresswoman Meng, Assemblymember Lee Host Press Conference Condemning Trump's Disastrous Tariff War, Highlighting Devastating Impact on AAPI New Yorkers and Small Businesses China Imposes 125% Tariffs on U.S. Goods in Response to 145% U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports Trump Trade War Disproportionately Impacting Asian American Communities and Families NYC, Home of Many Hi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Women's Caucus Urges Chavez-DeRemer to Stand with Women Workers and Protect Women's Bureau at DOL WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) members Ilhan Omar (MN-05) & Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Servicewomen, Women Veterans, and Military Families Task Force Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) led 48 DWC members in a letter to U.S Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez- more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Mikkel Anderson, a board member of Ducks Unlimited, from an April 8, 2025, hearing on the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act (H.R. 2316): * * * Madam Chair, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Committee - thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of Representatives Hurd and Elfreth's Wetlands Conservation and Access Improveme more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Marks First 100 Days: Bridging Divides, Delivering Solutions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) marked his first 100 days of the 119th Congress with a record of decisive action, bipartisan problem-solving, and meaningful results for the people of Pennsylvania's First District. From passing long-overdue reforms and restoring trust in government, to strengthe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez Lead New Mexico Delegation in Reintroduction of Legislation to Permanently Protect Chaco Canyon New Mexico Delegation Moves to Protect Sacred Site for Years and Generations to Come Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasq more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff on Marking First 100 Days Since Being Sworn in to U.S. Senate View Highlights Video Here Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement marking his first 100 days since being sworn in to serve a full term: "Over the past 100 days, I have had the opportunity to travel across the Golden State and meet with constituents in every co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led the Oregon delegation - including U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) - in a letter to U.S. Department of Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led the Oregon delegation - including U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) - in a letter to U.S. De more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led the Oregon delegation - including U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) - in a letter to U.S. Department of Co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led the Oregon delegation - including U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) - in a letter to U.S. Depar more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Oregon Delegation Urges Fishery Disaster Declaration Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Democratic colleagues in the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)--in urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to declare a federal more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Delegation Urges Fishery Disaster Declaration Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Democratic colleagues in the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)--in urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to declare a federal fishery resou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Delegation Urges Fishery Disaster Declaration Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Democratic colleagues in the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)--in urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to declare a federal fishery resource dis more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas, Goodlander Urge Support for New Hampshire Manufacturers, Call on Trump Administration to Restore Funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) are urging support for domestic manufacturers in New Hampshire and across the country in the wake of the Trump Administration's move to end contracts for 10 Manufactu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Tours Recovery Efforts in Welch WELCH, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Welch, W.Va. where she made several stops in the area focused on ongoing flood recovery and infrastructure upgrades. During the visit to Welch, Senator Capito met with Welch Mayor Harold McBride to discuss a number of topics, including a bridge infrastructure p more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on State Department Budget Request WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2026 State Department budget request: "As Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign R more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Sounds Alarm on White House's Proposed Budget Cuts to Mars Sample Return PASADENA, CA -- Today, President Trump's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reportedly (link is external) sent a preliminary budget plan to NASA that proposes a 50% cut to NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and to eliminate funding for the Mars Sample Return (MRS) mission led by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on April 7, 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, as we talk about education and think about the Trump administration's efforts to minimize the importance of focusing on areas that have been left out of the process, I will mention a couple things here tonight that is going to run a little bit co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Leads Letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick Calling for Imminent Reform to Biden AI Diffusion Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. - Friday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) led a group of colleagues in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding the Biden administration's AI Diffusion Rule (AIDR). The letter calls on the Trump administration to withdraw Biden's bad rule and propose  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Secure Funding for Western North Carolina Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter requesting the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to approve North Carolina's Action Plan for $1.4 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding. The lett more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12937) on March 11, 2025, by foreign affairs analyst Jared G. Tupuola. Here are excerpts: * * * Solomon Islands Solomon Islands (colloquially, the Solomons) is a Pacific Islands Country (PIC) in the Melanesian sub-region roughly 2,000 miles northeast of Australia. Solomon Islands is a heterogenous society, with over 70 language groups spoken by over 700,000 inhabitants, on six major is more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch released the following testimony by James R. Jacobs, U.S. government information librarian at Stanford University, from an April 9, 2025, public witness day hearing on the Government Publishing Office: * * * Dear Chair Valadao, Ranking Member Espaillat, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to address you and this committee today regarding a matter concerning the efficien more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Bryan Baker, board president for Texas Producers Cooperative, from an April 8, 2025, hearing on legislation to prohibit the implementation of a land protection plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 839): * * * Good morning, Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, distinguished members, I would like to begin by thanking you for allowing me to testify more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis, Warnock Introduce Legislation to Increase Investment Opportunities WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently introduced legislation to increase the percentage limitation on assets of real estate investment trusts (REIT) which may be held in taxable REIT subsidiaries. "By increasing the percentage limitation on assets of real estate in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security released the following testimony by U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman from an April 8, 2025, hearing entitled "America on the Global Stage: Examining Efforts to Secure and Improve the U.S. Travel System and Prepare for Significant International Events": * * * Chairman Gimenez, Ranking Member McIver, Chairman Green, Ranking Member Thompson and Members of the Subcommitte more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Colleagues Press U.S. Trade Representative on Impacts of Destructive Trump Tariffs on Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch, a member of the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Agriculture Committee, joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and 17 of their colleagues in expressing great concern about the impact of the Administration's reckless tariff agenda on our nation's farmers more PR