WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Brandon Rees, deputy director of corporations and capital markets at AFL-CIO, from an April 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Investing for the Future: Honoring ERISA's Promise to Participants." ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. * * * Chair Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ag Vice Ranking Member Brown in Fox News Op-Ed: Trump's Policies Are Hurting Farmers and Families Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture authored an op-ed for FoxNews.com (link is external) on how President Trump's tariffs and DOGE cuts at USDA are hurting farmers and the rural economy, with further pain coming if Republicans enact  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AMID GOVERNMENT SPENDING FIGHT, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN PROPOSES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT MEDICAID AND LOWER COSTS BY ELIMINATING THE SALT CAP Amid Government Spending Fight, Congressman Pat Ryan Proposes Legislation to Protect Medicaid and Lower Costs by Eliminating the SALT Cap Trump's budget mathematically requires catastrophic cuts to Medicaid, potentially as high as $880 billion; Ryan's amendment wou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * At Hearing, Warren Highlights Impacts of Trump's Tariffs and Cuts to Disaster Relief on America's Property Insurance Crisis Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Committe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Talks Border Security with CBP Commissioner Nominee WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke with Rodney Scott, the nominee to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), on ways we can continue to secure our borders and ports of entry to address illegal immigration and combat fentanyl. Senator Barrasso also discussed how critical it is for the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: The Southern Border is Now Closed Down Tight "Illegal border crossings are down by 94 percent since President Trump took office... Republicans are committed to protecting American families. We stand for law and order." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the successful effort led by President Donald Trump and R more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer On GDP Report: "The Economic Warning Lights Are All Flashing Red" Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves as the Senior House Democrat on Congress' Joint Economic Committee, today reacted to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) release of its advance estimate for the gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. BEA found that: "Real gross domestic product (GDP) decrease more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, House Democrats Introduce Legislation To Rehire Federal Workers, Protect Federal Workforce From Future Purges Rep. Don Beyer, who represents a Northern Virginia congressional district with one of the largest concentrations of federal workers in the U.S. House, today led a group of House Democrats in announcing the introduction of legislation to rebuild the federal workforce and protect federal wor more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Warren, Correa, Ramirez, & Lawmakers Demand Answers on Troubling Customs and Border Protection Tactics [Hartford, CT] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) along with U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), led a letter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) demanding an explanation for the troubling re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blunt Rochester, Blumenthal Announce Bill to Help Veterans Keep their Homes, Replace Cancelled VASP Program [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Ahead of the Trump Administration's rushed cancellation of Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase Program (VASP) tomorrow, May 1 st, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) today announ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman, Cotton Back Measure to Cut Anti-Israel UN Agencies' Funds WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID) and 21 of their colleagues in introducing the Stand with Israel Act. The legislation would cut off U.S. funding to United Nations (UN) agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend or otherwise restrict the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Questions Commerce Deputy Sec Nominee on Drastic NOAA Cuts: "We Are Going to Hold This Administration Accountable." 05.01.25 At committee hearing, Cantwell takes Dabbar to task over admin's decision to slash 2.5K employees from NOAA NOAA's core functions like weather forecasting, predicting climate change impacts, and fishery stock assessments are crucial to the PNW WASHINGTON, D.C. - more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Cantwell Questions Commerce Deputy Sec Nominee on Drastic NOAA Cuts: "We Are Going to Hold This Administration Accountable." At nomination hearing, Cantwell takes Dabbar to task over admin's decision to slash 2.5K employees from NOAA WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Mem more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Young, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Affordable Housing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Todd Young (R-IN), and colleagues introduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to increase affordable housing for families and workers by expanding and strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. The bill also helps build nearly 1.6 million new afforda more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on May 1, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Applauds HHS, NIH Initiative to Develop Universal Vaccine Platform WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes for Health (N more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Votes to Repeal Biden-Era Rule Prohibiting Reclassification of Major Sources WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, voted to overturn the Biden Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Review of  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on C&T Hearing on Advancing and Securing Global Networks WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications & Technology, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Along with Vice Chairman Joyce and Reps. James and Obernolte Issue Statement on Passage of Bills to Stop California EV Mandates WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcom more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Commerce Committee Unanimously Passes Sullivan-Whitehouse FISH Act to Combat Illegal Foreign Seafood Harvest WASHINGTON --U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) thanked their colleagues on the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee for unanimously passing their Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest (FISH) Act yesterday. The FISH Act would combat foreign ill more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Committee Democrats Blast Republicans for Changing Rules and Refusing to Hold Trump Accountable for Closing Office that Supports Seniors and Americans with Disabilities WASHINGTON -In case you missed it, yesterday, Committee Democrats showed up for work prepared to debate a measure which would allow Congress to hold th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Abe Hamadeh Joins President Trump and Industry Leaders to Celebrate Investment in Arizona and the America First Manufacturing Agenda Washington, D.C. - Arizona Congressman Abraham Hamadeh joined President Donald Trump on Wednesday along with top executives from companies including Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, GE Aerospace and SoftBank, to celebrate their increasing investment in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Condemns President Trump's Proposed Cuts to Head Start, Calls on Administration to Protect Funding (Washington, D.C.) - This week, following reports (link is external) that President Trump is working to eliminate Head Start, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) condemned the plan to cut all funding for the Head Start program, which has served nearly 40 million children more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen is Relieved Administration has Reinstated International Student Records Trump policy reversal permits international students to stay and study at Memphis Area universities WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today released the following statement after the Trump Administration reversed decisions to cancel international Student Exchange Visa Information System (SEVIS) record more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gabe Amo, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, and Congressman Mike Quigley Introduce Legislation To Reverse Trump Administration Decision Allowing Federal Agencies To Ban Public Input Washington, D.C.--Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) introduced a resolution opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Statement on Today's Passage of H.J. Res 88 Effectively Killing New York State's Radical Green New Deal Electric Vehicle Mandate WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released a statement on the passage of H.J.Res.88 in the House of Representatives: "I am very pleased that H.J.Res. 88 passed the House today, reversing the EPA's decision to allow more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Applauds Bold Military Reform Under President Trump's Leadership Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement on the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI): "This is what real leadership looks like. President Trump, Secretary Hegseth, Secretary Driscoll, and General George have done wha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Statement on Trump Administration Placing Celebrezze Federal Building in Cleveland on Accelerated Disposition List Cleveland, OH - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) placing the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building on the GSA's list of assets for accelerated disposition (link is external). This is th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Gabe Amo, and Congressman Mike Quigley Introduce Legislation To Reverse Trump Administration Decision Allowing Federal Agencies To Ban Public Input Washington, D.C. --Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) introduced a resolution opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Votes Against Partisan Budget after Republicans Block Litany of Common Sense Amendments Pou's own amendment to protect FEMA funding for New Jersey blocked by Republicans WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, today opposed providing $69 billion - free from guardrails and crucial oversight - in funding for President Tru more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Simon Opposes Republican Budget Bill in Oversight Committee and Offers Amendment to Protect Americans' Access to SNAP WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in the House Oversight Committee, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) strongly opposed House Republicans' reconciliation bill, which would include $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, $230 billion in cuts to food assistance, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Legislation to Stimulate Investments into American Manufacturing Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today lead 19 of her colleagues in introducing the Building Advanced Semiconductors Investment Credit (BASIC) Act to increase and extend the advanced manufacturing investment credit. This legislation increases the advanced manufacturing investment c more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Waters, Senator Merkley Launch New Effort to Boost Congress' Oversight of Trump's Mass Firings Washington, D.C. - As the Trump Administration continues mass firings of federal employees, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, today introduced first-of-its-kind legislation to strengthen Congress' authority to protect workers and overrid more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan "America the Beautiful Act" Reauthorizes LRF, Addresses Maintenance Backlog on Public Lands Reauthorizes LRF, Addresses Maintenance Backlog on Public Lands U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today held a press conference to announce the introduction of their bipartisan conservation bill, the "America the Beautifu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Slams Trump Administration's Plans to Cancel Nearly a Billion Dollars in EPA Environmental Justice Grants, Putting the Health of Low-Income Communities and Families At Risk April 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--founding co-chair of the Senate's Environmental Justice Caucus --issued the following statement after a court filing revealed This li more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Meet with Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives April 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday met with the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperative (AIEC), which represents 24 distribution co-ops and five generation/transmission co-ops that serve most of rural Illinois, to discu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Meet with Champaign County First April 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday met with representatives from Champaign County First to discuss the region's priorities and advocating for federal policies that improve the lives of those in Central Illinois. During the meeting, Durbin and Duck more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Spotlight Hearing On The Trump Administration's Attempts To Whitewash January 6 April 30, 2025 Today's hearing features Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol Police Officer, and Daniel Hodges, an MPD Officer, both who were brutally attacked by insurrectionists WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Remarks Honoring Fred Wertheimer As He Receives The Senator Paul H. Douglas Award For Ethics In Government April 30, 2025 In his remarks, Durbin praised the Paul Douglas Award recipient, Fred Wertheimer, for his dedication to strengthening American democracy WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered remarks honoring Fred Wertheimer, this ye more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin In Appropriations Committee: Want To 'Make America Great Again?' Stick With The NIH April 30, 2025 In today's Appropriations Committee hearing on the importance of funding medical research, Durbin slammed the Trump Administration for slashing critical funding at NIH WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today pa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing For The Heads of DEA & USMS April 30, 2025 Durbin pushed Mr. Serralta, nominated to be Director of the United States Marshals Service, to commit, under oath, that he will fight for the resources to protect judges and their families against the threats that they are now receiving WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Spotlight Hearing On The Trump Administration's Attempts To Whitewash Januar 6 April 30, 2025 The hearing featured Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol Police Officer, and Daniel Hodges, an MPD Officer, both who were brutally attacked by insurrectionists WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Commit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Association Of Illinois Electric Cooperatives April 30, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) yesterday met with the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperative (AIEC), which represents 24 distribution co-ops and five generation/transmission co-ops that serve most of rural Illinois, to discuss pro more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Champaign County First April 30, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) yesterday met with representatives from Champaign County First to discuss the region's priorities and advocating for federal policies that improve the lives of those in Central Illinois. During the meeting, Durbin and Duckworth  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Calls Out Elimination of FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grants WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, delivered a speech on the House floor to call out the Trump Administration's elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Williams, Loeffler Bring Back "Made in America" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) are introducing key bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) to continue unleashing American industry. Manufacturing loans are already up 74% under President Trump and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Ernst, Williams, Loeffler Bring Back "Made in America" Bipartisan, bicameral legislation will strengthen American small businesses. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) are introducing key bipart more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst: "Make 'Made in America' the Norm, Instead of the Exception" WASHINGTON - To continue the domestic manufacturing explosion happening under the Trump administration, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) unveiled a significant new initiative to unlock a key part of the White House's "Made in A more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak statement on Senate passage of resolution to repeal 'Once-In-Always-In' rule Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after the Senate passed S.J.Res. 31, legislation she introduced in the House to overturn the Biden administration's reinstatement of the burdensome "Once-In-Always-In" rule. The resolution, introduced by Senator John Curt more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Votes to Overturn Biden-era Waivers for California Electric-Vehicle Mandates WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, three resolutions under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) overturning waivers granted by the Biden administration to the State of California to advance its electric-vehicle mandates. "Although ele more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Following Reported Departure of National Security Advisor, Olszewski Reiterates Call for Hegseth Resignation (Washington, DC) - Congressman Johnny Olszewski, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today reiterated his call for the resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the reported departure of White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Congressman Olszewski has b more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Slams Trump Administration For Making Seniors More Vulnerable To Financial Frauds And Scams In 2023, More Than 4,300 Older New Yorkers Were Victims of Fraud; Victims Lost Over $200 Million; Trump Is Firing The Federal Regulators Who Help Older Adults Fight Frauds and Scams Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, held a virtua more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Secures Key Backing from CBP Nominee on Whistleblower Protections, Counterfeit Prevention WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, today secured support from President Trump's Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner nominee, Rodney Scott, on two longtime Grassley priorities. Grassley is calling on CBP to i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Whitehouse Welcome GAO Report on Use of Beneficial Ownership Information to Bolster Fraud Detection WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) welcomed the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examining the use of beneficial ownership information in law enforcement or Inspectors General investigations to detect fraud and misconduct in  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Introduces Charles Kushner, Trump's Nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, introduced Charles "Charlie" Kushner, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco. *Click the photo above or here to watch* Rema more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Introduces Daniel Zimmerman, Trump's Nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Zimmerman has served in Hagerty's office as a Congressional Executive Fellow WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced Daniel Zimmerman, President Trump's nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, at the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Introduces Legislation to End D.C. as a Sanctuary City The bill would require Washington, D.C. to comply with ICE and DHS WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Rules Committee, introduced the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act, a piece of legislation that would eliminate the District of Columbia's sanctuary laws and req more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Head Start Alum Senator Reverend Warnock, Colleagues Blast Attacks to Head Start, Demand RFK Jr. Immediately Release Funding, Reverse Firings Senators Reverend Warnock and Patty Murray led a total of 41 lawmakers in demanding answers on Trump administration's actions undermining Head Start, as President Trump reportedly plans to eliminate the program Senator Reverend Warnock is one of two He more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Announces Legislation to Cut Taxes for New Mexicans WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich co-sponsored the Tax Cut for Workers Act, legislation to give thousands of New Mexicans a much-needed tax break. The bill would make permanent the American Rescue Plan Act's expansions of the Earned IncomeTax Credit (EITC), continuing one of the largest-ever tax cuts for the middle class. The more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Strickland, Brown Lead Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Promote Diversity in STEM ~ Legislation would authorize funding for programs to increase the recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields ~ WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) and Shontel Brown (D-OH) led 18 of the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Introduces Andrea Travnicek at Senate ENR Committee Confirmation Hearing Senator, Nominees Discuss Advancing Water Supply Projects, Ensuring Access to Taxpayer-Owned Energy Resources WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week introduced Dr. Andrea Travnicek at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee hearing on her nomination as Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: Senate Passes CRA to Knock Down Biden Administration's 'Once-In-Always-In' Rule WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the Senate approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval he is cosponsoring to overturn the Biden administration's burdensome "Once-in-Always-in" rule, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Urges Supreme Court to Protect Constitution, Defend Birthright Citizenship This week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey and other House Democrats' Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force members elevated their fight against the Trump administration's illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship to the highest court in the land--filing a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Urges Supreme Court to Protect Constitution, Defend Birthright Citizenship Washington, D.C. -- This week, House Democrats' Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force elevated their fight against the Trump Administration's illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship to the highest court in the land--filing a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Urges Supreme Court to Protect Constitution, Defend Birthright Citizenship Washington, D.C. -- This week, House Democrats' Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force elevated their fight against the Trump Administration's illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship to the highest court in the land--filing an amicus brief for the thr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following opening statement from an April 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Investing for the Future: Honoring ERISA's Promise to Participants". ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. * * * Today's hearing is about protecting the retirement savings of American workers from the previous administration's attempt to wat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Judiciary Republicans Rubberstamp Trump's Lawless Assault on America, Spend $81 Billion in Taxpayer Funds to Hand Trump More Unchecked Power Republicans Refuse to Discuss Their Own Bill During Markup, Remain Totally Silent as They Vote to Deport U.S. Citizens, Including Veterans and Children with Cancer Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2025)-- Tod more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * House Small Business Committee Passes Alford's Returning SBA to Main Street Act Today, the House Small Business Committee passed Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Subcommittee Chairman Mark Alford's (MO-04) H.R. 2027, the Returning SBA to Main Street Act by a vote of 15-11. This legislation will decentralize the Small Business Administration (SBA) by relocating 30% of SBA D.C. headquarters  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR MAKING SEXUAL VIOLENCE A DEPORTABLE OFFENSE Miss. Senator Again Sponsors 'BE GONE Act' to Change Immigration Law to Expedite Deportation of Sexual Predators WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has renewed her commitment to correct a shortcoming in the nation's immigration laws by classifying sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: HHS Folds to Grassley Oversight, Reverses Course on $89 Billion Biden-Era Contract Awarded to Shady Nonprofit Washington Free Beacon: HHS to Reevaluate $89 Billion Contract Awarded to Shadowy University of California Nonprofit Sen. Chuck Grassley hails agency's decision to reverse Biden's 'outrageous' award Andrew Kerr April 30, 2025 The National Institutes of Health is having  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Tuberville op-ed: Pete Hegseth Isn't the Hero We Deserve, But the Hero We Need " When President Trump nominated Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of the Department of Defense, he intentionally picked someone who understands what it means to fight for this country--not from behind a desk, but from the frontlines" WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * In fiery questioning, Senator Coons attacks Trump, DOGE, Senate Republicans for cuts to medical research in Appropriations Hearing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) took President Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE, and his Republican colleagues to task today for their brutal cuts to medical research that threaten to take away hope from millions of Americans. His remarks came during emotio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In Senate Floor Speech, Senator Murray Calls Out Trump's Staggeringly Lawless and Inhumane Immigration Policy 60 Minutes : U.S. sent 238 migrants to Salvadoran mega-prison; documents indicate most have no apparent criminal records WATCH : Senator Murray's remarks on the Senate Floor Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Rep. Mark Messmer in Fox News Digital: "We Will Work with President Trump to Restore Freedom from Government Overreach" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Indiana Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) was recently featured in a Fox News exclusive article detailing the introduction of his latest bill, the No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act. This legislation codifies President Trump's February executive order withho more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Internal FBI Emails Provide Behind-the-Scenes Look at Biden DOJ's Plot to Take Down Trump Advisor Peter Navarro WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is further exposing the Biden Justice Department's (DOJ) aggressive efforts to target President Donald Trump and his associates. Internal Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) emails released by Grassley show Biden F more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Internal FBI Emails Provide Behind-the-Scenes Look at Biden DOJ's Plot to Take Down Trump Advisor Peter Navarro While violent crime rose nationwide, FBI officials turned attention to targeting Trump ally WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is further exposing the Biden Justice Department's (DOJ) aggress more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Leads 142 Members in Demanding Answers Regarding the Revocation of Student Visas WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, is leading 142 Members of Congress in demanding answers regarding the termination of students' legal status. Despite the Trump Administration's claim last week that it wo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Court Ruling Barring Trump from Using Archaic Law to Deport Immigrants WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement after Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., a Trump-appointed Judge in the Southern District of Texas, ordered that the Trump Administration's more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Van Hollen, Schumer & Padilla to Force Senate Vote Demanding Answers on Trump Administration's Compliance with Court Orders and El Salvador's Horrific Human Rights Record WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the lead Democrat on SFRC's Western Hemisphere panel, together with U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Minority Le more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve America's Parks and Public Lands WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Steve Daines (R-MT), leaders of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, are introducing bipartisan legislation to strengthen and better manage public lands across the country. The America the Beautiful Act would reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Leg more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Hudson Unveil Bill to End Biden-Era 'Social Cost' Climate Models, Supercharge Trump's American Energy Agenda WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today introduced the Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act alongside Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC), legislation that will eliminate the use of "social cost" metrics in federal rulemaking and reinforce President Donald  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL DISASTER AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS OWN ALL OF IT" Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Rubber Stamp Republicans are leaving Donald Trump's extremism unchecked as he crashes our economy and raises the cost of living. LEADER JEFFRIES:  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL DISASTER AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS OWN ALL OF IT" Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Rubber Stamp Republicans are leaving Donald Trump's extremism unchecked as he crashes our economy and raises the cost of living. LEADER JEFFRIES: Trump's first 100 days hav more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Announces Legislation to Lower Taxes for Hardworking New Mexicans Senate Democrats Introduce Tax Breaks for Working Families While GOP Pushes Tax Scam for Nation's Wealthiest Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, cosponsored the Tax Cut for Workers Act, legislation to give thousands of New Mexicans a much-needed tax break. The b more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich, Colleagues Demand to Know Who Killed Minority Business Development Agency, Why & Where's the Money Going? "Who is actually running the Department: Secretary Lutnick or Elon Musk and DOGE?" Senators ask Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), joined U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis Celebrates National Day of Prayer & Praises President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission Washington, D.C. -- Today, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) celebrated National Day of Prayer and praised President Trump's executive order establishing a new Religious Liberty Commission. "This nation was built on the power of prayer, and the enduring blessings of freedom and liberty granted by our Cr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Applauds Trump Admin's Minerals Deal with Ukraine WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- released the following statement on the signing of a historic economic partnership agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine. "The signing of today's long-awaited minerals deal is a proud moment for Americans, Ukrainians, a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Save Taxpayers' Money by Eliminating Penny Production Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Utah's Senator Mike Lee introduced bipartisan legislation today that would advance responsible spending by ending production of the penny. Striking the penny has become increasingly costly, and the Make Sense Not Cents Act would permanently el more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Waters Launch New Effort to Boost Congress' Oversight of Trump's Mass Firings Washington, D.C. - As the Trump Administration continues mass firings of federal employees, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today introduced first-of-its-kind legislation to strengthen Congress' authority to protect workers and override federal staffing cuts implemented without consultation. The Reduction in Forc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. Heath A. Collins, director of the Missile Defense Agency, from an April 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Missile Defense & Missile Defeat Programmatic Updates": * * * Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Member Moulton, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, it is an honor to appear before you today to discuss the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) portfolio. MDA is moving fast to  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, 259 Colleagues Reintroduce Historic Equality Act To Ban Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Americans WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 259 Members of Congress in reintroducing the bicameral Equality Act to push back against escalated attacks from the Trump Administration, MAGA Republicans, and state legislatures on the rig more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Charles Crain, managing vice president of policy at the National Association of Manufacturers, from an April 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Investing for the Future: Honoring ERISA's Promise to Participants." ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. * * * Good morning Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Sub more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Max Schanzenbach, a law professor at the Northwestern University, from an April 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Investing for the Future: Honoring ERISA's Promise to Participants." ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. * * * Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Oversight Democrats Escalate Investigation into Elon Musk's Conflicts of Interest and Demand Mr. Musk's Financial Disclosure Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led Oversight Democrats in sending a letter to White House Couns more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Republican Attacks on California's Clean Air Act Waivers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee and a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement after House Republicans erroneously voted to strike down three California Clean Air Act waivers, which authorize Cal more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * President Trump, Secretary McMahon Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by Slashing $1 Billion in Mental Health Services for Students Ranking Member DeLauro Created the School Based Mental Health Service Grants Program to Increase the Number of Mental Health Professionals Available at Schools WASHINGTON -- House Appropri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez,Warren, Blumenthal, Correa, 40+ Lawmakers Open Investigation into "Troubling" Customs and Border Protection Tactics Reports allege due process violations, mistreatment, prolonged detention, and politicized denials of entry at air and land ports Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with Rep more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Connolly Opposes OPM's Scheme to Purge and Politicize the Federal Workforce Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Charles Ezell, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), opposi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Ranking Member DeSaulnier Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on ESG in Retirement Plans WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) delivered the following opening statement at the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Investing for the Future: Honoring ERISA's Promise t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Offers Remarks at Hearing for Nominee for Ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, the Netherlands and Ireland WASHINGTON--Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at the hearing on the nominations of Leah Cam more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on the Dismissal of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the dismissal of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz: "Mike Waltz's abrupt dismissal more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Takano Blasts Trump Administration for Ending Program that Helped Veterans Avoid Foreclosure WASHINGTON- Today, Ranking Member Mark Takano of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following statement in response to VA's cancellation of the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program. "The Trump A more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Markey, Velazquez Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Make Small Business Innovation Programs Permanent Ahead of September Expiration (Washington, May 1) - Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today introduced the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Announces Additional $2.6 Million to Help RI Families Save on Home Energy Bills WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help more Rhode Islanders reduce their home energy costs, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that Rhode Island is getting an additional $2.6 million through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), after the Trump Administration finally released the remaining $400 m more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Condemns Secretary Hegseth's Dysfunctional Management of the Pentagon WASHINGTON, DC - Over the past 100 days, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's tenure at the Pentagon has been marked by sweeping ideological purges, scandals, and the unjustified firings of senior military leaders. On Thursday, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions , issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Allen Holds Hearing on Honoring ERISA's Promise to Participants Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Investing for the Future: Honoring ERISA's Promise to more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cammack's REINS Act Included In Budget Reconciliation Plans WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last night, the House Judiciary Committee reviewed its budget reconciliation plans, including Rep. Cammack's REINS Act. After several hours of debate, the committee voted to advance its plans to further President Trump's agenda with Republican support around 11pm ET. Rep. Cammack introduced the REINS text considered b more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett's Bill to End Special Tax Exemptions for Huge Executive Bonuses Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link sends email) Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced the Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act to close a major loophole in current corporate tax law that uses taxpayer dollars to fund lavish pay packages. The bill would sp more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Raises Alarm on the Devastating Impact the Trump Administration's Proposal to Eliminate Head Start Would Have on Minnesota Rep. Morrison joined Minnesota Head Start to highlight how this proposal would cut child care and early childhood education for thousands of Minnesota families WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) joined  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Rep. Luna Introduces Legislation to Codify DOGE Reforms Into Law WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) introduced legislation that would formally codify the measures initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into law. The bill, if enacted, would ensure that all reforms, regulatory changes, or cost-saving measures issued by DOGE ha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Condemns Trump Administration for Cutting Off $15 Million Mental Health Grant for Students of Birmingham City Schools $1 billion nationwide bipartisan mental health grant program terminated by the Trump Administration Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) condemned the Trump Administration for cutting off $15 million in grant funding awarded to Birmingham City Schools t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stephen F. Lynch's Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup of Republicans' Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2025)--Below is Rep. Stephen F. Lynch's opening statement, as prepared for delivery, in strong opposition to Committee Republicans' chaotic Reconciliation bill that that would represent the largest cuts to Medicaid in history, strip health care away from millions of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Increase Safety of Interactions Between ICE Officers and the Public May 01, 2025 The ICE Visibility Act would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers to be clearly identifiable in interactions with the public Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) announced the introduction of  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Reps. Dave Min and Mike Levin Lead Letter to Florida Bar Association to Alert of AG Pam Bondi's Potential Misconduct Reps. Min, Levin: "We believe it is incumbent on the Florida Bar to do its part to uphold the rule of law and integrity among the attorneys it oversees, no matter how powerful or well-connected those attorneys may be" Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Dave Min (CA more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * New Report: Republicans' Burdensome Medicaid Red Tape Requirements Will Not Increase Employment, But Instead Will Cause Millions to Lose Health Care "In the states that took initial steps to implement these requirements, many Medicaid enrollees were buried in red tape via impossible-to-meet paperwork requirements, and man more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Leads Resolution Announcing Renewable Fuels Month WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a bipartisan resolution to designate May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month in America. Ricketts is a longtime champion of renewable fuels. " Renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel are a win for Nebraska and a win f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Pushes for European Allies to Snapback Sanctions On Iran: "Maximum Leverage" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, again urged the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, otherwise known as the E3, to trigger the snapback of U.S. sanctions on Iran. In February, Ricketts introduced bicameral legislation calling for more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Spends State Work Period Fighting for Nebraska Priorities WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his efforts to fight for Nebraska priorities during the recent Senate state work period. Ricketts led a bipartisan delegation trip to the Philippines and Taiwan focused on deterring Communist China. Trade issues were also discussed. He then held a series of pu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Introduces Legislation to Overhaul Federal Regulations, Cut Red Tape WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced the Zero-Based Regulations Act to cut red tape and protect taxpayer dollars by requiring annual zero-based reviews of all federal regulations. "Idahoans are fed up with heavy-handed federal regulations stifling our freedoms," said Risch. "The Zero-Based Regulations Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Votes to Reverse Trump's Cost-Spiking Tariffs, Extreme Republicans Block It WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) voted to pass a bipartisan Congressional resolution to reverse Trump's chaotic, across-the-board tariffs on goods from around the world that have raised prices for families and hurt Nevada's businesses and economy. Unfortunately despite these efforts, extreme Republica more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Scalise: Economic Growth Through Reconciliation is Top Priority WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss how President Trump is working toward economic growth through fair trade, tax cut permanency, and negotiations with foreign countries for fair treatment. Leader Scalise also outlined the important work House committ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Ensure Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act to help put an end to Big Pharma's greed and ensure that American patients can access prescription drugs at fair prices. Right now, some brand-name drug price more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: 'DOGE' & TRUMP JUST SLASHED $26+ MILLION FOR AMERICORPS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMUNITY PROJECTS ACROSS NEW YORK, AXING 3,600 AMERICORPS NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS, WITH MORE DEVASTATING CUTS... Thousands Of AmeriCorps Members Were Just Fired By 'DOGE' And NY Community Grants Ripped Away, Cancelling Funds To Help Build Houses, Provide Rural Health Care, Respond T more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Paul Dabbar is Highly Qualified to Help Lead the Commerce Department WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing for Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) conveyed his support for President Trump's nominee, Paul Dabbar. Sen. Cruz highligh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Sen. Kelly, Sen. Young, Rep. Garamendi, Rep. Kelly Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Boost American Shipbuilding, Strengthen US Economy and National Securit WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8), and Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) re-introduced the Ship-building and Harbor Infrastructure for Pros more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff: Trump Administration's Cancelation of Childhood Cancer Research Will Cost Children's Lives Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is warning the Trump Administration's cancelation of childhood cancer research will cost children's lives. Yesterday, in a U.S Senate Appropriations hearing about the impact of cuts to medical research, Sen. Ossoff sounded the alarm about the impacts of the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Jim Risch and Colleagues on Bill to Protect Israel at the United Nations WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Jim Risch, Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with 22 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Stand with Israel Act. This bill makes clear the United States stands strong with its ally, Israel, by cutting off U.S. funding more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Leads Measure to Overturn President Trump's Effort to Close the Department of Education WASHINGTON - Today, as the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions considered education legislation, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced and urged consideration of her amendment to overturn President Trump's recent executive order to close the U.S. Department of E more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Leads Kansas Delegation Republicans Asking President Trump for Support After Severe Kansas Storms GARDEN CITY - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) led Republican members of the Kansas federal delegation in asking President Donald Trump to support the state's request for a federal disaster declaration and public assistance funding to ensure necessary repairs and rebuilding more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall, Rep. Tenney Introduce the No Subsidies for Gender Transition Procedures Act Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today introduced the No Subsidies for Gender Transition Procedures Act,a bill that would prohibit taxpayer funding for gender transition procedures covered by Medicaid, Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Affordable Care Act. The more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Delivers Remarks on Senate Floor Highlighting Devastating Impacts of Unfair Trade Practices Schmitt Praises Trump's Effort to Level the Playing Field for American Businesses WASHINGTON - Today, on the U.S. Senate floor Senator Schmitt highlighted the devastating impact of the decades-long America last agenda that moved Missouri jobs overseas and shutdown American manufacturing. Sc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Praises President Trump For Bringing Back American Jobs, Manufacturing on Newsmax WASHINGTON - Senator Schmitt appeared on Newsmax earlier today to discuss President Trump's economic agenda to bring back American jobs and manufacturing. Watch the full interview HERE. Sen. Schmitt on President Trump's Trade Agenda: "I think the best evidence of this is President Trump's first term more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Scott Applauds Vice President Vance's South Carolina Visit WASHINGTON -- Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Nucor Steel Plant in Huger, South Carolina. "I am thankful that Vice President Vance took the time to visit Nucor Steel and see first-hand why South Carolina leads the nation in manufacturing. His visit today sh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Senators Demand to Know Who Killed Minority Business Development Agency, Why & Where's the Money Going? New questions come as Trump nominee for Commerce Dep Sec set to appear before Commerce Committee TODAY WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Ta more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Grills Armed Services Nominees on Effectiveness of Women, Peace and Security Law Hegseth is Attempting to Scrap; Nominees Affirm Program's Importance **In Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Shaheen highlighted how senior military officials have underscored the strategic advantage WPS provides** (Washington, DC) - As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempts to "end" implementation more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Grassley Highlight National Fentanyl Awareness Day (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced a resolution designating April 29, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the dangers fentanyl poses to Americans and their families. The resolution was unanimously p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Outlines Roadmap for America's Industrial Comeback For Immediate Release April 30, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- Today, Speaker Johnson delivered closing remarks at the Hill and Valley Forum that detailed how President Trump and Republicans in Congress are laying the groundwork for America's industrial renewal. Click here to watch the full speech  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Outlines Roadmap for America's Industrial Comeback WASHINGTON -- Today, Speaker Johnson delivered closing remarks at the Hill and Valley Forum that detailed how President Trump and Republicans in Congress are laying the groundwork for America's industrial renewal. Click here to watch the full speech Read Speaker Johnson's remarks below: I want to talk to you about an importan more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Trump Administration's Elimination of $1 Billion in School Mental Health Grants The Trump administration's decision to terminate $1 billion in school mental health funding is a profound disservice to our nation's children, particularly those from historically marginalized communities. This action not only undermines the bipartisan efforts estab more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Chairman Ezell Secures Major Wins for the U.S. Coast Guard in Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Markup Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, announced significant victories for the U.S. Coast Guard following the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's markup of its Budget Reconciliation legislation. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of April 28, 2025 Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Defending Americans' Right to Choose Their Car In December 2024, the Biden-Harris Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a waiver of preemption for California's Advanced Clean Cars II rule that places extreme standards on emissions for vehicles in an a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Delivers Statement from Coach Bruce Pearl to Commemorate Israel's Independence Day WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) delivered a statement from Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl during a Special Committee on Aging hearing on Israel's Independence Day. The hearing was focused on combatting antisemitism. The hearing featured several witnesses, including forme more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Speaks to Trump's U.S. Department of Agriculture Nominees WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, to consider the nominations of Luke Lindberg to be Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, and of Devon Westhill to be Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights. During the hearing, Senator Tuberville a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Colleagues Push to Revitalize Domestic Nuclear Shipbuilding WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined his Republican colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee in urging President Trump to fully implement the Shipbuilder Accountability and Workforce Support (SAWS) proposal to accelerate domestic nuclear shipbuilding, including at Austal USA in Mobile. The Bi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, from an April 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Missile Defense & Missile Defeat Programmatic Updates": * * * Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Moulton, and distinguished members of the Committee: I am honored to appear today and to represent the men and women of United States Northe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Issues Statement Following Mercedes-Benz Announcement to Localize New Vehicle in Tuscaloosa WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today issued the following statement following an announcement from Mercedes-Benz they will localize production of a new vehicle in Tuscaloosa, Ala., beginning in 2027: "Tremendous news! As President Trump visits the University of Ala more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Israel on 77th Day of Independence, Joins Colleagues in Effort to Combat UN's Persecution of Israel WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today issued the following statement expressing her unwavering support for Israel as the nation celebrates its 77 th Independence Day: "Today marks 77 years since Israel declared independence,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar, Congresswoman Angie Craig Press Trump Administration for Answers on Frozen Energy Projects for Rural Minnesota WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN02) are pressing the Trump Administration about the continued confus more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Merkley, Waters in Launching New Effort to Boost Congress' Oversight of Trump's Mass Firings Today, U.S. Senator Chirs Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in introducing first-of-its-kind legislation to strengthen Congress' authority to protect workers and override federal staffing cuts implemented without consultation as the Trump Administration continues mass more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Heinrich Questions Trump Administration Nominees on Protecting Public Lands, Upholding the Law, Ensuring Tribal Consultation WASHINGTON -- During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, questioned Trump Administration nominees on upholding the law, protecting public lands from large scale sales, and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor in Advance of Vote on His Bipartisan Legislation to End Trump's Global Tariffs FULL VIDEO OF KAINE'S FLOOR SPEECH IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the Senate's expected vote later tonight on his bipartisan legislation to repeal President Trump's across-the-board tariffs that the White Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Lummis Speaks on Senate Floor About First 100 "Transformational" Days of the Trump Administration Washington, D.C. -- This week, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) took to the Senate floor to highlight the completion of President Trump's first 100 "transformational" days back in office. In the remarks, Senator Lummis discusses how President Trump has revitalized American energy independence, cut more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: On Fox Business, Cornyn Details Priorities for Bill Extending Trump Tax Cuts WASHINGTON - Today on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his priorities for the reconciliation package, including cutting government spending, extending the Trump Tax Cuts, and leading the charge to reimburse the State of Texas for border security costs incurred during the Biden administra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump and Republicans, Welch Warns WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, yesterday joined his Democratic colleagues on the Senate Floor to speak out against President Trump's and Republicans' ongoing attacks on the right to vote and pledge his commitment to protecting access to the ballo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Advances American National Security Interests During Visit to Europe and Middle East Washington, D.C. - House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Subcommittee on Open-Source Intelligence Chairman Ann Wagner (R-MO) recently returned from a congressional delegation (CODEL) to Europe and the Middle East. The purpose of the CODEL was to hear from key U.S. allies on the security challenges they more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Bennet Press Defense Dept on Continued Moving Issues for Relocating Military Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) wrote to the commander of U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) General Randall Reed to follow up on their concerns that as USTRANSCOM continues to implement the Global Household Goods Contract, G more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Statement on Army Right-to-Repair Victory Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to the Secretary of the Army, Daniel P. Driscoll's announcement that the Army will ensure right-to-repair provisions are included in future Army contracts, Senator Warren, a long-time advocate of the policy, released the following statement: "I pushed the Army Secretary to get right-to-repair in the Army  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Statement on Trump Stablecoin Corruption Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement on breaking news about President Trump's stablecoin corruption: "A shady fund backed by a fore more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Merkley, Blunt Rochester Lead 19 Senators Pressing Trump on How His Chaotic Tariffs are Raising Americans' Housing Prices "America is in the midst of a nationwide housing shortage... your reckless trade policies will only make the crisis worse." Read letter here Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Warren, Merkley, Blunt Rochester Lead 19 Senators Pressing Trump on How His Chaotic Tariffs are Raising Americans' Housing Prices Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Holds Floor Block to Push Back Against Trump Attacks on Election Integrity and Republicans' SAVE Act WATCH : Padilla: "I will keep leading the fight to stop this cynical and dangerous bill -- and to stop Trump and Republican attempts to undermine our voting rights" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Joins Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats to Call Out Trump's Dangerous and Reckless Handling of January 6 Insurrection Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and other Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats for a spotlight hearing to recount the effects of Janu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Raises Alarm on Trump's Corrupt Meme Coin Scheme on CBS "The economy just contracted, really a remarkable and negative performance in his first 100 days. But Donald Trump, personally, his economy is doing better than ever." View the full interview here. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CBS Mornings Plus with Tony Dokoupil and Dana Jacobson to critic more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Judiciary Committee Democrats Hold Hearing on Trump's Blanket Pardons and Commutations for January 6th Insurrectionists WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined his Senate Judiciary Committee Democratic colleagues for a spotlight hearing entitled "Clear and Present Danger: The Trump Administration's Whitewashing of the January 6th Insurrection." Hearing witnesses includ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Wyden, Markey, King Introduce Resolution to Demand Public Input on Radical Upheaval at Federal Health Agencies Senate Resolution Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Richardson Waiver, Mirroring 1980s Effort to Boost Transparency Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senator Edward J. Marke more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Reverse Public Safety Cuts in Oregon and Nationwide Citing loss of a federal grant for the Union County DA's Office, Oregon senators write that "poorly thought out and rash cuts like this will only serve to embolden fentanyl traffickers and decrease public safety." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded the Trump administra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Halt Illegal Student Visa Revocations Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., said today they have joined Senate colleagues to demand the Trump Administration stop its illegal slashing of student visas. After learning federal agencies have been revoking student visas and terminating Student and Exchange Visitor Info more PR