WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * 28 DEMOCRATS URGE PRESIDENT TRUMP TO CALL ON NETANYAHU TO ADDRESS HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN GAZA WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair of Abraham Accords Caucus, led 27 fellow House Democrats on a letter to President Trump urging him to call on Prime Minister Netanyahu to immediately restore the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The letter notes Israel is fighting an existential w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, Figures Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Funding for Land-Grant HBCUs WASHINGTON, DC-- Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan, Bicameral Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, and Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) introduced the Land-Grant Institution Parity Act (link is external). The Land-Grant Institution Parity Act protects federal funding for our land-g more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Honors Law Enforcement for Police Week Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is honoring American Samoa's police, and law enforcement officers everywhere, in recognition of National Police Week (May 11-17), and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (observed May 15 th every year). This year, Congresswoman Amata is cosponsoring two Resolutions expressing support for professional law enforcement officers and hon more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Katherine E. Sutton, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Defense for cyber policy, from a May 6, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, and distinguished members of the committee, good morning. I want to thank President Trump for nominating me for this position and Secretary Hegseth and Deputy Secretary Feinberg for their support. I am honored to be here today. Thank you, Senator Rounds, for your ki more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Catherine Jereza, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Energy for electricity, from a May 8, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and distinguished members of the committee. It is a true honor to be here, and I want to thank President Trump and Energy Secretary Wright for the trust they have placed in me with this nomination to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Electricit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Kyle Haustveit, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Energy for fossil energy, from a May 8, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am deeply honored to be considered for the role of Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. I want to express my sincere gr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Gary Andres, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Health and Human Services for legislation, from a May 6, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Chairman Crapo and Ranking Member Wyden, for inviting me to appear before the Committee today. I want to express my gratitude to President Trump for nominating me to this vital role. I also want to extend my appreciation to Secretary Kennedy for entrusting me with the responsibility to ex more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Caleb Orr, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of State for economic and business affairs, from a May 8, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of this Committee: I'm honored to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs. I'm immensely grateful to the President and Secretary Rubio for their trus more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * At Local VFW, Deluzio Tears Apart Trump VA for Stalling Cancer Trials, Putting Western PA Veterans at Risk SHARPSBURG, PA -- Today, Navy and Iraq War veteran Congressman Deluzio joined with members of his Veterans Advisory Council at a VFW Post in Sharpsburg to highlight how the Trump Administration is putting veteran lives at risk and hiding it from the American people. This was recently reported by ProPublica (link is external). Especially con more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Gottheimer Demand Answers from the Administration on U.S.-Houthi Agreement, Ongoing Threat to Israel Washington, DC -- Today, May 9, 2025, U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-2) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump and Acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio demanding clarity on the May 6 agreement with the Iranian-backed Houthi forces. The deal made with the Houthis would ha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman: President Trump's Memorandum a Big Win for the Great Lakes Today, as first reported in the Detroit News, President Donald J. Trump is expected to sign a memorandum directing his Administration to "expeditiously implement the most effective mechanisms, barriers, and other measures to prevent the migration and expansion of invasive carp in the Great Lakes Basin and surrounding region." Less than one month ago, Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by Mi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, TNECD Commissioner McWhorter Highlight Economic Investment in Tennessee Under President Trump on 'Unmuted with Marsha' NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released a new episode of 'Unmuted with Marsha' highlighting the 30 projects with approximately 3,700 new jobs and $1.2 billion in economic investment Tennessee has landed since November 2024. Senator Blackburn spoke with Tennessee Department of Econo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Murphy & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Empower & Protect VA Health Care Workers & Patients [HARTFORD, CT] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined colleagues in re-introducing legislation that would help right a long-term wrong curtailing Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) employees' collective bargaining rights. Our nation's devote more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Schakowsky, & Mullin Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Kevin Mullin (D-CA) today led 21 members of the Senate and 27 members of the House in calling on Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to reverse plans to eliminate the bipartisan, independ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on Treasury Announcing Projected 'X-Date' for Debt Ceiling Breach WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee and leading advocate for debt ceiling reform, issued the following statement in response to the Treasury Department projecting the United States will reach the "X-date" -- the point at which the Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Brownley and House Natural Resources Democrats Reject Republicans' Plan to Sacrifice our Public Lands, Waters and Wildlife for Billionaire Tax Cuts Washington, DC - On Tuesday, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) and House Natural Resources Committee Democrats rejected House Republicans' plan to sell off our lands, waters, and wildlife to fund tax cuts for billionaires in the Committee's portion of the Republican reconciliation p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Burlison Joins Push to Scrap Biden's $1 Trillion Energy Scam WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Eric Burlison (MO-07) joined fellow House Republicans in calling for the full repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) costly green energy subsidies. In a letter sent to Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith, the lawmakers warned that keeping even a single subsidy undermines conservative energy principles and jeopa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Cantwell, Colleagues Call on President Trump to Reverse the Firing of Consumer Product Safety Commissioners WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), member of the Committee's subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Data Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Discusses Bringing Medicine Manufacturing to Northwest Louisiana SHREVEPORT - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today visited the facility on Line Avenue in Shreveport that was once owned by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. He spoke with officials from the North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) and Louisiana Economic Development (LED) on what they're doing to find new ownership for the facility, so medicine can again be produced there.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Babin Applauds NOAA Decision to Cancel Controversial Billion-Dollar Disaster Dataset Calls decision a win for transparency, scientific integrity, and congressional oversight Washington, D.C. - Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin released the following statement after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) not more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Bost Applauds President Trump's Executive Order on Veteran First Action Plan, Homelessness Support Services Strategy Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to provide better care to our veterans, improve accountability for such care, and establish a Nation more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Green for the Daily Caller: "Why I Rejected the Dems' Taxpayer-Funded Trip to Visit an Alleged Gangbanger" WASHINGTON --Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) published an op-ed for the Daily Caller, explaining why he refused to allow House Homeland Democrats to use taxpayer dollars to visit Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a likely human trafficker and accused domestic abuser, in El Salvador. While Homelan more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Announces Full Committee Markup of Budget Reconciliation Text WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced a Full Committee Markup of the Committee's budget reconciliation text. "Through the reconciliation process, the Committee on Energy and Commerce is working to end wasteful governm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Applauds Signing of Legislation to Stop Harmful Regulations on Small Businesses and American Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 42, and H.J. Res.75 into law. These resoluti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Smith Statement on Ways and Means Markup of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after announcement of the Committee's markup of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill: "Seven years ago, the Trump tax cuts sparked an economic boom and provided needed relief to working families. Pro-fam more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Applauds President Trump on Historic U.S.-UK Trade Deal | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement applauding President Trump for his success in negotiating a trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom, which is our fourth largest trade partner: "Today, President Trump delivered a historic U.S.-UK trade deal, which every Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of May 5, 2025 Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, May 6, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development and the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence held a joint hearing called "American Innovation and the Future of D more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Slams DOJ for Terminating Grants Supporting Cold Case Civil Rights Investigations and Domestic Violence Intervention WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) slammed the Musk-Trump Administration for terminating two grants awarded to the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office (OPDA) by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) which support local justice efforts. The unexpected loss of these critical federal i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's Statement on the Firing of Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden CHICAGO -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on the unjustified firing of Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden: "Donald Trump's decision to fire the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, one year before her term was set to expire, is unjustified. This is another example of the Trump administration's pattern more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Bice Applauds President Trump's Signing of Her Legislation to Overturn Burdensome Refrigeration Regulations Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Bice joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House as he signed her legislation H.J.Resolution 24, into law. The resolution permanently nullifies restrictive Biden-era regulations on walk-in coolers and freezers, which placed significant financial strain on small businesses and highl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Travels to Mexico to Confront Trump Administration's Cruel Deportation of U.S. Citizen Children MEXICO - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) joined a Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) delegation to Mexico, alongside CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20). They traveled there to meet with a mixed-status family that was detained and deported by immigration authorities while more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Announces DOJ Investigation into EPIC City WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) opening an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center's (EPIC) proposed Muslim community, EPIC City, in Josephine, Texas, in response to concerns he expressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon last month: "I am grateful to At more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * CORRUPTION WATCH: Ranking Member Connolly Launches Investigation Into GSA Plans to Give Lucrative Contract to Inexperienced, Trump-Connected Startup Washington, D.C. (May 9, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikia more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Fights to End Crypto Corruption by Trump and Other Elected Officials Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in spearheading an effort to crack down on cryptocurrency-related corruption by elected officials at the highest levels of the federal government, including the presidency. "There is no room in the American de more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Newsmax: "I'm Hopeful that Because of President Trump's Strong Leadership, We're Going to See Some Concessions from the Chinese" U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Newsmax's National Report today to talk about the work he and Ambassador David Perdue are doing to halt the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to the U.S., as well as his hopes for upcoming trade talks with China. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines praised P more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Subject Illegal Aliens Who Kill Americans to the Death Penalty U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) at a press conference to announce the introduction of their bill, the "Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act." The legislation codifies President Trump's Executive Order that subjects illegal aliens who kill an A more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by James O'Neill, President Trump's nominee to be deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, from a May 6, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning. Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and distinguished members of this committee: thank you for inviting me to appear before you today. Imagine every American waking up vibrant, energetic, and free of disease. That's President Trump's vision to make America healthy again, and I'm honored to be nominate more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by James O'Neill, President Trump's nominee to be deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, from a May 8, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning. Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished members of this committee: thank you for inviting me to appear before you today. Imagine every American waking up vibrant, energetic, and free of disease. That's President Trump's vision to make America healthy again more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Sean D. O'Keefe, President Trump's nominee to be deputy under secretary of Defense for personnel and readiness, from a May 8, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning, Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed and members of this distinguished committee. It is an honor to sit before you today (after sitting behind you on the other side of the dais for the last 8 years) as President Trump's nominee to be the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Pers more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Discusses Trump Cuts To AmeriCorps Programs With Program Alumni May 09, 2025 CHICAGO ? U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined leaders from Public Allies Chicago and North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN), as well as AmeriCorps alumni, to discuss the impact of the Trump Administration's elimination of federal funding for AmeriCorps programs. "From rebuilding homes and providing rural health care, to tutoring kids more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Blumenthal, Senators Pen Letter To HHS Secretary Kennedy, FDA Commissioner Makary Urging Them To Halt Efforts To Weaken Food Oversight May 09, 2025 FDA "is one of the best positioned federal offices to help 'Make America Healthy Again,' but the Trump Administration has undermined the program," the Senators wrote in their letter WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * During National Small Business Week, Ranking Member Markey Convenes Field Hearing, Releases Report Detailing Trump Assault on Small Businesses and the Clean Energy Economy REPORT: Pulling the Plug: How Trump's Attacks on Clean Energy Could Turn out the Lights for Small Business Boston (May 9, 2025) - During National Small Business Week, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today led more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * During National Small Business Week, Ranking Member Markey Convenes Field Hearing, Releases Report Detailing Trump Assault on Small Businesses and the Clean Energy Economy REPORT: Pulling the Plug: How Trump's Attacks on Clean Energy Could Turn out the Lights for Small Business (Boston, May 9) - During National Small Business Week, Ranking Member Edward J. Markey  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on Lesley Woods Murphy Nomination for U.S. Attorney for Nebraska U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after President Donald Trump nominated Lesley Woods Murphy to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska: "Lesley Woods Murphy has spent her career working to bring criminals to justice and ensure the law is firmly enforced. Her experience in complex legal matters, remarkable successes in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * FORWARDING: Van Hollen, Warren Lead Colleagues in Pressing Bessent, Bondi on Oversight of Binance Following Reported Meetings with Company Executives and Administration Officials WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii)  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * FW: Schumer, Warren Lead Senate & House Democrats In Amicus Brief Slamming President Trump's Lawless Attempts To Dismantle The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Forwarding from Leader Schumer. As the Trump Administration reportedly pulls its CFPB Director nomination, Congressional Democrats are united, including every Senate Democrat, in calling o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * FY26 Hearing Highlights FBI's Public Safety Mission Washington, D.C. - This week, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY), Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), and other appropriators underscored the vital role of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in safeguarding national security and combating violent crime during an oversight hearing  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Cotton, Britt Introduce Resolution Outlining Acceptable Outcome of U.S. Negotiations with Iran on its Nuclear Program WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) today introduced a resolution affirming the acceptable outcome of the United States' negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program. Earlier in the day, Graham and Cotton held a press conference to u more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Secures Commitment from RFK's Deputy Nominee to Review Chemical Abortion Data Today in a hearing in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from Jim O'Neill - President Trump's nominee to serve as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services - to conduct an updated safety review on the chemical abortion drug mifepristone if he were confirmed. The promise comes on the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Heinrich Opening Statement on Hearing to Advance Nominations for Department of Energy WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, voted to support three of four nominations during a business meeting before the Committee. Heinrich voted to advance the nominations of Dr. Andrea Travn more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Questions Trump Nominee on the Interior Department's Failure to Unfreeze Federal Funding & Adhere to Court Rulings, Complying with the Law, and Permitting Reform WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, questioned the U.S. Department of the Interior Solicitor nominee, William Doffermyre,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Reacts to Trump's Firing of Librarian of Congress WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, released the following statement reacting to President Trump firing Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as the Librarian of Congress: "President Trump fired our nation's Librarian, Dr. Carla Hayden, by email at 6:56pm tonight, taking his assault on Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Celebrates National Small Business Week, Slams Trump Admin's Tariff-Taxes Over two-thirds of small businesses say that Trump admin's reckless tariff-taxes will hurt their business, according to WSJ poll WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper joined 81 Senate colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution declaring the week of May 5th as "National Small Business Week." The measure recognizes the entrepreneurs and innovator more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Call on Trump Admin to Address Impact of Fired IVF Researchers, Support Access to IVF CDC, under Trump admin orders, fired the IVF team responsible for unbiased information for American families seeking fertility treatment WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper joined 12 of his Senate colleagues to call on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address the impact of the Trump adm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: Energy Committee Advances Andrea Travnicek's Nomination to Full Senate WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee has approved Dr. Andrea Travnicek's nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of the Interior, sending her nomination to the full Senate for approval. "The Senate Energy Committee approved Dr. Travnicek's nominatio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: UK Trade Deal a Good Start Toward Ensuring a Level Playing-Field for U.S. Producers WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced a new trade deal with the United Kingdom. "Foreign countries have long put up excessive tariffs and other barriers that close of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Dismissal of Dr. Carla Hayden WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement regarding President Trump's dismissal of Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as Librarian of Congress: "Throughout her historic tenure as the Librarian of Congress, my friend Dr. Carla Hayden has demonstrated time and time again that she is a patriot and one of the most qualified professionals to ho more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ahead of Mother's Day, Whip Clark Pens Washington Post Op-Ed Slamming Republicans' Absurd "Baby Bonus" REVERE, MA -- In case you missed it, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) published an op-ed condemning Republicans' failure to address America's motherhood crisis with serious solutions. You can read the entire op-ed HERE or below: Women are having fewer kids. It's not a mystery why. By Democratic Whip Katherine Clark "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Maxine Waters Leads Committee Democrats in Walkout of Sham Republican Crypto Hearing, Holds Democratic Hearing on Trump's Crypto Corruption This week, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, led Committee Democrats including Representatives Brad Sherman (D-CA), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Bill Foster (D- more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Tim Scott Delivers Remarks at Opportunity Zone Summit WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) delivered remarks at a summit on Opportunity Zones (OZs) hosted by Great Opportunity Policy. The event covered various aspects of OZs including, commercial innovation, private sector investment, and sustainability growth. "Opportunity Zones represent a powerful tool for economic revitalization, and I'm proud to have playe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Fox News' Faulkner Focus on Pro-Terrorist Rioters at Columbia and Antisemitism in Higher Education New York City - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Faulkner Focus on Fox News about the pro-terrorist rioters at Columbia and antisemitism in higher education: View the full interview here. View highlights from the interview below. On Pro-Hamas Rioters at Col more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * IN HOUSE BUDGET HEARING, CONGRESSMAN RYAN CONTINUES PUSH TO LOWER COSTS FOR HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES, INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO BRING DOWN HOUSING COSTS In House Budget Hearing, Congressman Ryan Continues Push to Lower Costs for Hudson Valley Families, Introduces Legislation to Bring Down Housing Costs Ryan's legislation to bolster transit-oriented housing will bring down the cost to build homes for Hudson Valley families; Ryan's first legislation this C more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by William Lassiter Doffermyre, President Trump's nominee to be solicitor of the Interior Department, from a May 8, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and distinguished members of the Committee: It is an honor and privilege to appear here today as President Trump's nominee to serve as Solicitor of the United States Department of the Interior. Before I begin, I would like to recognize and introduce the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from New York Reps. Elise Stefanik, Andrew Garbarino, Nick LaLota, and Mike Lawler on SALT Negotiations Saratoga, NY - Today, New York Reps. Elise Stefanik, Andrew Garbarino, Nick LaLota, and Mike Lawler released a joint statement on SALT: "We've negotiated in good faith on SALT from the start--fighting for the taxpayers we represent in New York. Yet with no notice or agreement, the Speaker and the House Ways and Means Committee more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Kentucky Congressional Delegation Supports Governor's Request for Federal Major Disaster Declaration WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kentucky's federal delegation, including U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, and Representatives Hal Rogers (KY-05), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), James Comer (KY-01), Thomas Massie (KY-04), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) sent a letter to President Trump expressing their support for Governo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Cantwell, Colleagues Call on President Trump to Reverse the Firing of Consumer Product Safety Commissioners WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar(D-MN), member of the Senate Commerce Committee's subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy, and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, along with Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Ed Markey (D-MA) more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Knott Introduces Landmark Immigration Bill WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Brad Knott introduced legislation strengthening penalties against criminal illegal immigrants. The "Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act" (H.R. 3242) draws on Rep. Knott's years of experience as a federal prosecutor battling organized crime. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to raise mandatory prison sentences for illegal immigrants more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Risch, and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stand Up for Israel at the UN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - US Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Jim Risch (R-ID), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and colleagues recently introduced the Stand with Israel Act to cut off US funding to UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel. "Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East,"  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE FIRING OF LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, DR. CARLA HAYDEN Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Dr. Carla Hayden is an accomplished, principled and distinguished Librarian of Congress. Her historic tenure has taken the institution to new heights, and I am thankful for her incredible service. Donald Trump's unjust decision to fire Dr. Hayden in an email sen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE FIRING OF LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, DR. CARLA HAYDEN Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Dr. Carla Hayden is an accomplished, principled and distinguished Librarian of Congress. Her historic tenure has taken the institution to new heights, and I am thankful for her incredible service. Donald Trump's unjust decision to fire Dr. Hayden in an email sent by a random political ha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Leads Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Crack Down on U.S. Firearms Flowing to Latin American Drug Cartels Administration's Designation of 8 Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations Unlocks New Tools to Crack Down on Southbound Arms Trafficking Over 200,000 American Firearms Flow into Mexico Every Year, Fueling Gang Violence and Drug and Human Trafficking Washington, D.C - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Michael more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission "Without the dedicated oversight of the CPSC, American families, especially children, will be left vulnerable in their own homes." Washington (May 8, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Kevin Mullin (D-CA) along with 20 membe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren, Pressley, McGovern Applaud Court's Decision to Release Rumeysa Ozturk Washington (May 9, 2025) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Representatives Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Jim McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement after the United States District Court for the District of Vermont granted bail to Rumeysa Ozturk and directed the Trump administration to release her from detention more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S EFFORT TO ROLL BACK DIGITAL EQUITY FUNDING WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, released the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement that he would immediately end Digital Equity Act grant funding. "President Trump is once again launching an illegal, unilateral attack on th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Whip Clark, and House Democrats Offer Solutions to Improve Child Care Access and Workforce Amid Republican Assault on Early Education Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) to reintroduce the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act, two bills that address America's child care crisis with robust investment in early learning fa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, Goldman, Lujan, Bennett Lead Democrats in Calling on the Trump Administration to Crack Down on U.S. Firearms Flowing to Latin American Drug Cartels WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) in leading a letter signed by 10 of their colleagues urging the Trump Administration to use its recent designation of Latin American cartels a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * More Than 26,000 Hawai'i Residents Join Schatz's Statewide Telephone Town Hall WASHINGTON - More than 26,000 Hawai'i residents today joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz's (D-Hawai'i) statewide telephone town hall. Senator Schatz heard from constituents, listened to their priorities and concerns, provided updates on his work in the Senate, and took questions on federal funding for Hawai'i, Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid, FEMA, and recent actions from  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Morelle's Statement on Abrupt Firing of Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress WASHINGTON - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement after Dr. Carla Hayden was fired from her duties as the Librarian of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump fired a patriotic public servant. The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayde more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Working with FBI Director to Address MMIWG and Fentanyl in Alaska Washington, DC - During a U.S. Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee hearing this week, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) secured commitments from the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to work with her on critical public safety issues for Alaska. As Alaska struggles with Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Empower and Protect VA Health Care Workers and Patients HARTFORD-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Thursday reintroduced the VA Employee Fairness Act, legislation that would help right a long-standing wrong by expanding collective bargaining rights for Department of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy: The Trump Administration Is Undoing The Biggest Two-Year Decline In Gun Violence In U.S. History WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the U.S. Senate floor on Thursday to sound the alarm over a coordinated effort by the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans to dismantle the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), the most comprehensive gun safety law passed in decades. Pointing to clear evidence tha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray Grills Kristi Noem on Frozen Disaster Relief, Slams Trump's Lawless, Inhumane Immigration Policy ICYMI : In Senate Floor Speech, Senator Murray Calls Out Trump's Staggeringly Lawless and Inhumane Immigration Policy WATCH : Senator Murray's remarks and questioning Washington, D.C. -- Today, at a Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on the FY26 budget for the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Senator Patty Murra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal, Pallone, Wyden Release Latest CBO Estimates Showing Millions Will Lose Coverage from Republican ACA Gutting WASHINGTON, DC-- House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) released the following statement after the Congress more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Neal, Pallone, Wyden Release Latest CBO Estimates Showing Millions Will Lose Coverage from Republican ACA Gutting House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) released the following statement after the Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Issues Statement on Reported Dismissal of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden (Washington, DC) - Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski this evening issued the following statement on the reported dismissal of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden: "President Trump's reportedly callous dismissal of Carla Hayden is a disgraceful disservice to all Americans. We must call this out for what it is: an attack on our democratic norms and yet anoth more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * On Same Day Senate Republicans Strip Internet Access from Students and Educators, President Trump Attempts to Illegally End Bipartisan Law to Connect Seniors, Veterans, and Rural Communities Trump's NTIA Nominee Testified: "I commit to implementing NTIA's statutory requirements, including with respect to the Digital Equity Act" New Mexico Was Expected to Receive $14.3 Million in Grants, Covers 91.7% of State Population Washington, D.C. - U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Sounds Alarm on DOJ Threats to Journalists, Joins Resolution Condemning Trump Attacks on Free Press WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined his colleagues in blasting President Trump's continued attacks on the freedom of the press, a fundamental First Amendment right guaranteed by the Constitution. Padilla joined a letter pressing Attorney General Pam Bondi on her decision more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement Condemning Trump's Sudden Firing of Librarian of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, with oversight over the Library of Congress, issued the following statement after President Trump abruptly fired Dr. Carla Hayden from her role as the Librarian of Congress: "President Trump's unjustified decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden as more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Smith, Baldwin, Sanders Slam Trump Admin Proposal to Dissolve Mental Health Agency Senators to Secretary Kennedy: "We demand that HHS not unlawfully dismantle SAMHSA, which would only serve to further exacerbate a growing mental health and substance use disorder crisis." WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-founder of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Be more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Pallone and Schakowsky Blast Illegal Attempts to Fire Consumer Product Safety Commissioners Top E&C Democrats Rebuke Trump's Willingness to Jeopardize Consumer Product Safety by Seeking to Strip the Consumer Product Safety Commission of its Bipartisan Independent Leadership Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Commerce, Manufacturi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Palmer Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Trump signed into law H.J. Res 20, a bill sponsored by Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) that blocks the Biden-Harris administration's last minute attempt to ban tankless natural gas water heaters. Rep. Palmer released the following statement: "I am honored to witness President Trump sign my commonsense legislation into law. This is a reversal of the previous administration's att more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * President Trump Signs Rep. Goldman's Bill to Repeal Costly Energy Regulations Featured Image WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) released the following statement. "I'm honored to have been in the Oval Office today to witness President Trump sign H.J. Res. 75 into law. This bill will help lower the cost of living for Americans across the nation. H.J. Res. 75, which I authored in the U.S. House, repeals the Biden a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Markey, McGovern, Warren Celebrate Court Ordering Rumeysa Ozturk's Release Pressley Has Fought for Ozturk's Release, Constitutional Rights to Due Process and Free Speech Since She Was Abducted in March Pressley, Markey, McGovern Met with Ozturk at Louisiana ICE Facility in April WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02), and Senator Elizabeth Warren  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Larsen, Vice Ranking Member Pou Statements on Latest Newark International Airport Outage Washington, D.C.--Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Nellie Pou (D-NJ) released the following statements after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Markey Hosts Virtual Discussion with Small Business Owners on the Impacts of Trump's Tariffs Washington (May 8, 2025) - Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today held a virtual listening session with small business owners in Massachusetts and small business owners who serve the Commonwealth on the devastating impacts the Trump Tariffs are having on them. "Small busin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Markey Hosts Virtual Discussion with Small Business Owners on the Impacts of Trump's Tariffs (Washington, May 8) - Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today held a virtual listening session with small business owners in Massachusetts and small business owners who serve the Commonwealth on the devastating impacts the Trump Tariffs are having on t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters, Representative Cleaver Urge Funding for Rural Housing Amid Growing Housing and Homelessness Crisis Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO), Ranking Member on the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, sent a letter to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee requestin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Connolly, Mfume Issue Statement on Appointment of New Postmaster General Washington, D.C. (May 9, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued a joint statement following the announcement of David Stein more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Mfume, Connolly Issue Statement on Appointment of New Postmaster General WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued a joint statement following the announcement of David Steiner, a FedEx board member and former Waste Management CEO, as the next Postmaster General of the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Padilla, Morelle Urge Election Commission to Quickly Fix Erroneous DEI Guidance Threatening Election Security Funds Ranking Members: "There is no precedent or Congressional intent to complicate election security grant funding by attaching political strings" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Representative Joe Morelle (N.Y.-25), R more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump's Disgraceful Firing of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Illustrates Trump's Efforts to Control Information and Politicize Civil Service WASHINGTON, DC -- Last night, President Trump abruptly fired the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla D. Hayden, who was nominated by former President Barrack Obama and confirmed with 74 votes by the U.S. Senate in 2016. Dr. Hayden was the first woman, the first professional librarian, and the first B more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls on Congress to Vote on Administration's FAA Overhaul by June 1 Above: Gottheimer calls for immediate action at Newark Liberty International Airport. NEWARK, NJ -- Today, May 9, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Newark Liberty International Airport to demand swift action to address the air traffic control crisis that is causing massive flight delays and cancellations. Gottheimer called on the Trum more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer, Bacon Demand Answers from the Administration on U.S.-Houthi Agreement, Ongoing Threat to Israel WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, May 9, 2025, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Don Bacon (NE-2) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump and Acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio demanding clarity on the May 6 agreement with the Iranian-backed Houthi forces. The deal made with t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman, Rep. Menendez, Senator Lujan, Senator Bennet Lead Democrats in Calling on Trump Administration to Crack Down on U.S. Firearms Flowing to Latin American Drug Cartels Administration's Designation of 8 Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations Unlocks New Tools to Crack Down on Southbound Arms Trafficking Over 200,000 American Firearms Flow into Mexico Every Year, Fueling Gang Violence and Drug and Human Trafficking Read the Let more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Estes Applauds UK Trade Deal, Encourages Action on DSTs WASHINGTON - Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued a statement today following yesterday's announcement of a trade agreement with the UK. "Greater free and fair trade with the UK benefits Kansas farmers, ranchers, manufacturers and workers," said Rep. Estes. "President Trump's agreement with our ally across the Atlantic is a positive step forward in leveling the playing field and expanding markets  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fallon Leads Letter Calling for Clarity on Army Depot Modernization Washington, DC -- Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter today to Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll asking for greater clarity regarding the services' plan for army depot modernization. Rep. Fallon commented: "To support President Trump's peace through strength vision, modernizing our depots is vital." "Red River Army Depot in my district, employing 3,500 workers, sustains key tactical more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maloy: Targeted lands needed by local governments for infrastructure During a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on the committee's reconciliation package, which includes $18.5 billion in savings, Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02) spoke in support of her amendment that would allow fair market values sales of targeted land in Washington County and Beaver County. Maloy: Mr. Chairman, the underlying bill before this committee today generates revenue  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Rep. Maloy: Utah is eager to be part of energy solutions Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) questioned Energy Secretary Chris Wright on how the department is working with the administration, states, and local governments to produce more energy during a budget hearing with the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. Maloy: I thank you for being here, Mr. Secretary. I more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Statement on Abrupt Firing of Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a member of the Committee on House Administration, released the following statement in response to President Trump's abrupt firing of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden: "Dr. Carla Hayden is an extraordinary public servant, revered by both Democrats and Republicans in Congress. As the People's Librarian, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Standing up to the Chinese Communist Party In 2013, China launched its Belt and Road Initiative, a massive global infrastructure development strategy to expand its influence across the globe. Boasting 154 member countries spanning every inhabited continent and investments to date exceeding $1 trillion, the Belt and Road Initiative demonstrates the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ambitions and commitment to establishing itself as a dominant superpower and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Hudson, Pfluger, Balderson Lead Bill to Stop Flawed Social Cost of Energy from Driving Burdensome Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), along with Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) and RSC House Energy Action Team Chairman (HEAT) Troy Balderson (OH-12), introduced the Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulation Act in the House and Senator James Lankford (OK) introduce more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Ramirez & Lieu, Senator Durbin Meet with Business Owners, Call to Protect Diverse Small Businesses' Funding CHICAGO, IL -- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) hosted Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), House Democrats Vice-Chair Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez for a business crawl of the Milwaukee Avenue's business corridor to commemorate National Small Business Week. During the crawl, the members o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Salazar, Soto, and Wasserman Schultz Introduce Legislation to Designate TPS for Venezuelans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Maria Salazar (FL-27), Darren Soto (FL-09), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) introduced the bipartisan Venezuela TPS Act of 2025, with Salazar serving as the Republican co-lead on the legislation. The bill provides Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans currently in the United States. Specifically, this ac more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Votes to Support Trump Nuclear Energy, Land Management, and Water Nominees WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) yesterday voted to support four of President Trump's nominees in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. "Idaho's leadership in nuclear energy and our vast natural resources are critical to the state's economy and way of life," said Risch. "I'm proud to support President Trump's nominees, who I am confident will prioritize  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement on Firing of Dr. Carla Hayden WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the firing of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden: "I am outraged that President Trump has callously fired the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. She must be immediately reinstated. For nearly ten years, Dr. Hayden has brilliantly served one of our most revered institutions, promoting the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Science Committee Members Demand Answers from NSF on Award Terminations and Reckless Policy Actions Washington, DC - Today, Members of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology sent a letter (link is external) to Brian Stone, Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). In the letter, the Members detail the turmoil that has taken place at NSF since the Trump administration began, including the termination of awards that total more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Science Committee Members Demand Answers from NSF on Award Terminations and Reckless Policy Actions WASHINGTON, DC (May 8, 2025) - Today, Members of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology sent a letter to Brian Stone, Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). In the letter, the Members detail the turmoil that has taken place at NSF since the Trump administration began, including the termination  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Launches Inquiry into Impacts of Trump Administration's Mass VA Layoffs on Wait Times for Georgia Veterans Atlanta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is urging the Trump Administration to ensure VA mass firings don't lengthen wait times for Georgia veterans. Sen. Ossoff requested more information from the Atlanta VA Medical Center about whether the Trump Administration's mass firing of VA personnel has impacted Georgia veterans' ability to ac more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Advances Four Key Trump Nominees at Interior & DOE WASHINGTON - Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted to advance four of President Donald J. Trump's nominees for key energy and interior positions: * Dr. Andrea Travnicek - Assistant Secretary of the Interior, Water & Science * Leslie Beyer - Assistant Se more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement from a May 6, 2025, confirmation hearing for James O'Neill to be deputy secretary of the Health and Human Services and Gary Andres to be assistant secretary of HHS for legislation: * * * It's been 82 days since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in to be America's chief health officer. It's fair to say his tenure thus far has been nothing short of a disaster. The United States is on track to experience the worst measl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues urge Trump to press for immediate resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza and return to Israel-Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), along with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) led a letter of 25 Democratic senators to President Trump in advance of the president's upcoming travel to the Middle Ea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Attack on Resources to Close Digital Divide: "Republicans Will Have to Explain Why Middle Schoolers in Rural Districts Shouldn't Get Laptops" Murray first authored and introduced the Digital Equity Act in 2019 and got it passed into law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and author of the Digital E more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt on Fox News Slams Senate Democrats for Being Out-Of-Touch with American People WASHINGTON - Senator Schmitt tonight on Fox News' Ingraham Angle to discuss Senate Democrats' meltdown over President Trump's America First agenda. Watch the full interview HERE. Senator Schmitt on Out-of-Touch Democrats: "I actually think they have not really come to grips with what happened even in November. Right? They thought they had President Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Murray, Merkley, WA & Oregon Fire Officials Lay Out How Trump is Putting Wildfire Preparedness & Response at Risk ***WATCH FULL PRESS CONFERENCE HERE ; DOWNLOAD HERE Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, hosted a virtual p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Warren, Banks, in Bipartisan Letter, Push DOJ to Investigate High Egg Prices, Anticompetitive Behavior by Egg Producers Warren (D-Mass.) and Banks (R-Ind.) raise concerns about major egg producers jacking up prices, raking in record profits while blaming bird flu After previous letter led by Warren, DOJ opened probe into potential anticompetitive behavior by egg producers Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - In a new bipart more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Condemns the Arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka Outside Delaney Hall WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill released the following statement after Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested outside of the private, for-profit prison Delaney Hall: "The scene outside of Delaney Hall today and the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is an absolute outrage. He needs to be released immediately. "The Trump administration's decision to reopen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith: "Under President Trump, our farmers and ranchers finally have a leader in the White House that fights for them." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it had secured an agreement with the United Kingdom to reduce barriers to American exports - including an increase in U.S. beef and ethanol e more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Commends FBI and U.S. Attorney Investigation into Letitia James for Alleged Mortgage Fraud New York, NY - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement in response the FBI and U.S. Attorney's investigation into Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud: "I commend the FBI and the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York for investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James over mortgage fraud. Nobody is more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Applauds DOT Air Traffic Safety Overhaul with Critical Upgrades & 174 New Weather Stations for Alaska ANCHORAGE, ALASKA --U.S. Senator Sullivan (R-Alaska) today celebrated the announcement from the Department of Transportation (DOT) of a new effort to build a state-of-the-art air traffic control system to enhance safety in the sky, reduce delays, and provide air traffic controllers with modern, reliable equipment. This overhaul includes severa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins Squawk Box Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC's Squawk Box. On tax permanency: "[If] you look at what is being proposed, and what I would argue is the thing that's different is permanence... If you do this on a permanent basis, Tax Foundation, for example, says you get another 1.8 percent GDP growth out of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Kenneth A. Howery, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, from a May 8, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, Distinguished Members of the Committee: It is an honor and privilege to address the Committee as President Trump's nominee to be the United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. I thank President Trump and Secretary Rubio for the trust they have placed in me with this nomina more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Christopher French, acting associate chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service, from a May 6, 2025, hearing on the Fix Our Forests Act (S. 1462): * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, to discuss the Fix Our Forests Act. USDA defers to the Department of the Interior (DOI) on provisions pertai more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Highlights Threat of Proposed Medicaid Cuts on Minnesota Hospitals Proposal to gut Medicaid by at least $880 billion would lead to cuts to services and hospital closures in Minnesota Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) hosted a virtual press conference to highlight the devastating effects that Medicaid cuts would have on the health care system in Minnesota. Rep. Morrison was joined by Minnesota Hospital Ass more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Chairs Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on FY26 DHS Budget Proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, yesterday led subcommittee members in questioning U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on the Trump Administration's Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Director Kash Patel Reaffirm Commitment to FBI Redstone Arsenal 'The work that the men and women of the FBI are doing to combat violent crime, terrorism, and other threats has never been more important' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee on Appropriations, participated in a hearing for the Trump Administration's Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Requ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Anthony J. Tata, President Trump's nominee to be under secretary of Defense for personnel and readiness, from a May 6, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, distinguished members of the committee, it is an honor and privilege to appear before you as the President's nominee for Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. I want to thank the President and Secretary of Defense for this opportunity and for th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Michael A. Obadal, President Trump's nominee to be under secretary of the Army, from a May 8, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, distinguished members of the committee, I'm honored by the opportunity to appear here today. I thank the President for his trust in my ability to return to public service by nominating me for this position. I'm grateful for the love and support of my family over our many years. My wife more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Appropriations Committee released the following joint testimony by Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary Ashworth, Gen. David W. Allvin, U.S. Air Force chief of staff, and Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations at the U.S. Space Force, from a May 6, 2025, hearing on the oversight of the agencies: * * * The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is committed to defending the U.S. Homeland, deterring aggression and war across the world, and defeating our adversaries in battle if deterrence fails. We will a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Veterans Affairs Secretary Douglas Collins from a May 6, 2025, hearing entitled "Veterans at the Forefront: Secretary Collins on the Future at VA": * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the state of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Since becoming VA secretary, I've met many of the men and women who show up to work every day at the departmen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: In Boston, Pressley, Advocates Condemn Trump Attacks on Museums, Affirm Importance of Preserving Shared History Congresswoman Convenes Roundtable and Presser at Boston Museum of African American History Pressley Recently Demanded Investigation into Trump's Attack on Smithsonian and Museums, Brazen Attempt to Whitewash History Roundtable Video | Press Conference Video | Photos BOSTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) convened more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Hirono Commemorates Teacher Appreciation Week, Condemns Trump's Attacks on Education ~ Video of Sen. Hirono's floor speech is available here ~ WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) took to the Senate floor to express her gratitude to educators in Hawaii and across the country in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-May 9, 2025) and condemn Donald Trump's attacks on the U.S. Department of Education more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration's Attacks on CDC Programs That Address America's Maternal Health Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and Eugene Vindm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Applauds President Trump for Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp Today, President Trump signed a memorandum (link is external) directing his Administration to implement measures to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp. The memorandum expresses support for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a joint project between the federal government and the states of Illinois and Michigan that would prevent invasive carp from migrating fro more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Welcomes Robert Vieira Home Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) met with Robert Vieira, a constituent who had been detained in Tunisia since January 2024. Tunisian authorities had wrongfully accused Vieira of espionage while he was completing missionary work and detained him in January 2024. Congressman Walberg worked with the Trump administration to fight for the release of Vieira. On April 13, Vieira was released and returned to the United State more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Push Trump Administration to Fill Sudan Special Envoy Position as Civil War Continues WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to work with President Trump to appoint a new Special Envoy for Sudan, build out key senior Africa roles at the State Department and the National Security Council, and t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Young, Colleagues Push Trump Administration to Fill Sudan Special Envoy Position as Civil War Continues WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to work with President Trump to appoint a new Special Envoy for Sudan, build out key senior Africa roles at the State Department and the National Security Council, and to hold accountable both internal and foreign act more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Markey, Pressley, McGovern Statement on Court's Decision to Release Rumeysa Ozturk Washington, D.C. - Following reports that the United States District Court for the District of Vermont granted bail to Rumeysa Ozturk and directed the Trump administration to release her from detention, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representatives Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Jim McGovern (MA-02) released t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Leads Democrats in Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Backing TPS for Venezuelans Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) led 48 Democratic Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in response to the Trump Administration's attempt to override a district court ruling that blocked the Department of Homeland Security from vacating Temporary Protect more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Statement on Negotiations to End Iranian Nuclear Threat Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's negotiations over Iran's nuclear capabilities: "In his first term, President Trump recklessly withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) without a replacement, or even a concept of a plan of how he would secur more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Waters, Jeffries, Schumer, Warren Lead 233 Former and Current Members of Congress, Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Filing Amicus Brief Defending Consumers and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from Trump-Musk Assault Members Urge D.C. Circuit Court to Uphold Ruling to Block Unconstitutional Shutdown of CFPB Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Wyden, Merkley, Schumer, Lead Colleagues in Fight to Protect Head Start, Meals on Wheels, Social Services from Republican Budget Cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) today led the Senate Democratic Caucus more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Wyden, Merkley, Schumer, Lead Colleagues in Fight to Protect Head Start, Meals on Wheels, Social Services from Republican Budget Cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) today led the Senate Democratic Caucus more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Speaks Out on Behalf of Small Businesses: "Trump's Family Has Made $1B Every Month He's Been in Office on the Backs of All of You." WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for a hearing on the Republicans' scheme to raise costs with senseless tariffs and the harmful impact on small businesses. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "I sure am angr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark, House Democrats Offer Solutions to Improve Child Care Access and Workforce Amid Republican Assault on Early Education WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) reintroduced the Child Care Infrastructure Act and the Child Care Workforce Development Act, two bills that address America's child care crisis with robust investment in early learning facilities and early educators. The bills would build more classr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission Lawmakers: "Americans rightfully expect that the products they bring into their home are safe, and only the CPSC has the authority and expertise to ensure that expectation is met." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley (both D-Ore.) said today they have joined dozens of lawmakers from the Senate and House in urging the Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission Lawmakers: "Americans rightfully expect that the products they bring into their home are safe, and only the CPSC has the authority and expertise to ensure that expectation is met." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley (both D-Ore.) said today they have joined dozens of lawmakers from the Senate and House in urging the Trump more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Bill to Expand Access to SNAP, Repeal Republicans' Punitive Eligibility Rules Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced they are co-sponsoring legislation that would help more Americans have access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a crucial safety net that stands between thousands of Oregonians and hunger. "Oregonians should not have to choose between putting food on more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Bill to Expand Access to SNAP, Repeal Republicans' Punitive Eligibility Rules Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced they are co-sponsoring legislation that would help more Americans have access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a crucial safety net that stands between thousands of Oregonians and hunger. "Oregonians should not have to choose between putting food on th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Wyden, Senate Democrats Blast Trump Administration Effort to Restrict Health Coverage, Raise Costs for Working Americans "This Administration is rushing through policies to raise premiums and out-of-pocket costs, set red-tape and paperwork traps, and worsen the overall quality of coverage that millions of working people and their families rely on." Washington, D.C. - In the wake of Americans more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Wyden, Welch, Merkley, Schumer, Lead Colleagues in Fight to Protect Head Start, Meals on Wheels, Social Services from Republican Budget Cuts Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senator Peter Welch, D-Vt., a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Democratic Leader Chu more PR