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Ansari Votes No on Republican Budget that Cuts Medicaid (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari Votes No on Republican Budget that Cuts Medicaid
WASHINGTON - Early this morning, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) voted no on Republicans' dangerous Republican budget that cuts essential benefits including Medicaid and SNAP.
WATCH Ansari speak following the bill's party-line passage.
"House Republicans just pushed through a budget that betrays the American people," said Rep. Ansar more PR
Beyer Statement on Federal Court Blocking Trump's Illegal Assault on the Department of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Statement on Federal Court Blocking Trump's Illegal Assault on the Department of Education
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement in response to Judge Myong J. Joun's order blocking the Trump Administration and the "Department of Government Efficiency's" (DOGE) illegal efforts to gut the Department of Education and mandating the reinstatement of wrongfully terminated sta more PR
Bonamici Condemns GOP Tax Bill That Would Devastate Medicaid, SNAP (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bonamici Condemns GOP Tax Bill That Would Devastate Medicaid, SNAP
WASHINGTON, DC [5/22/25] - Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici condemned the House Republican reconciliation bill, which passed the house on a partisan vote.
Bonamici denounced the legislation on the House floor ahead of the vote. The video can be found here (link is external), and the full remarks are below.
"The news today is more PR
Booker, Hirono Introduce the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Hirono Introduce the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act (REAHYA), legislation to authorize federal grants for comprehensive sex education programs and youth sexual health services, and end funding for harmful Title V abstinence-only p more PR
Cantwell Demands Answers From Trump Administration on Illegal Plan to Eliminate the Consumer Product Safety Commission (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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Cantwell Demands Answers from Trump Administration on Illegal Plan to Eliminate the Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, demanded answers from Consumer Product Safety Com more PR
Chair Walberg Applauds House Passage of Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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Chair Walberg Applauds House Passage of Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after the House passed the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan--through Trump's big, beautiful bill to provide tax relief for American famili more PR
Chairman Smith on House Floor: "Working Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Win With This Bill." (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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Chairman Smith on House Floor: "Working families, farmers, and small businesses win with this bill."
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during House debate on The One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
As prepared for delivery.
"Mr. Speaker - Today, we embark on a Golden Age for working famil more PR
Chairman Walberg Speaks at Press Conference on House Passage of President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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Chairman Walberg Speaks at Press Conference on House Passage of President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) participated in a press conference praising the House passage of President Trump's big, beautiful bill, which included the Committee's Student Success and Taxpa more PR
Congressman Fields Expresses His Deep Opposition on the Passage of President Trump's Budget Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Fields Expresses his Deep Opposition on the Passage of President Trump's Budget Bill
Late last night, House Republicans were able to advance President Trump's so called "big beautiful budget bill" by a one vote margin after close to 22 hours of continuous testifying by Democrats against the bill.
There is nothing beautiful about a bill that could strip vital healthcare and food assistanc more PR
Congressman Fong Votes to Pass H.R. 1 "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" in U.S. House Of Representatives (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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Congressman Fong Votes to Pass H.R. 1 "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" in U.S. House Of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives, achieving results for the American people by reducing out-of-control government spending, securing our borders, and reigniting economic growth through much-needed tax reli more PR
Congressman Gonzalez Votes Against Stripping Healthcare from Nearly 50,000 South Texans and Increasing Deficit by $3.8 Trillion (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gonzalez Votes Against Stripping Healthcare from Nearly 50,000 South Texans and Increasing Deficit by $3.8 Trillion
Partisan Bill Lowers Taxes for the Ultra-Rich and leaves South Texas Seniors, Veterans, and Families in the Dust
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following his vote against the House Republican Budget Bill that would stri more PR
Congressman Meuser Supports Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Meuser Supports Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the reconciliation package known as The One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Meuser said, "I believe we were elected to work with President Trump to improve our country--to improve our national security, strength more PR
Congresswoman Fischbach Votes for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Fischbach Votes for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Washington, D.C. - House Republicans have passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee and the Rules Committee, Congresswoman Fischbach (MN-07) played a pivotal role in the development and passage of this legislation.
"House Republicans are committed to delivering on our promise for tax rel more PR
DeLauro on Court's Ruling Against President Trump's Dismantling of Department of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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DeLauro on Court's Ruling Against President Trump's Dismantling of Department of Education
WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement on a federal court's ruling that Presid more PR
Hayes Statement on Passage of Republican Budget Plan to Make Largest Cuts to SNAP & Medicaid In US History (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Hayes Statement on Passage of Republican Budget Plan to Make Largest Cuts to SNAP & Medicaid In US History
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), issued the following statement on H.R. 1, which passed out of the House of Representatives, 215 to 214 to 1, on Thursday, May 22, 2025:
"Today, I cast my vote against the most destructive bill I have witnessed during my tenure in Congr more PR
Hirono Leads Judiciary Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Reaffirming Importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono Leads Judiciary Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Reaffirming Importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 11 of her Senate colleagues, including every Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, in introducing a resolution reaffirming the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and acce more PR
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Strengthen Market Opportunities for U.S. Cattle Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Strengthen Market Opportunities for U.S. Cattle Industry
Senator Discusses Need for More Competitive & Transparent Cattle Market, Urges Nominee to Push Back on Barriers to U.S. Beef Exports
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven discussed efforts to strengthen market opportunities for the nation's cattle industry. W more PR
Horsford Votes No as Republicans Slash Medicaid, Food & Housing Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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Horsford Votes No as Republicans Slash Medicaid, Food & Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today voted against the Republican budget reconciliation bill that cuts deeply from programs working Americans rely on in order to fund tax giveaways to the billionaires and corporations. The bill, which adds nearly $4 trillion to the national debt, passed more PR
House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Education Department (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Education Department
WASHINGTION - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Committee on Judiciary, more PR
House Passes President Trump's America First Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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House Passes President Trump's America First Agenda
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. After voting in support of the bill, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement:
"House Republicans have met the moment before us with passage of today's historic legislation. Through months of hard work, valuable input from all Members o more PR
House Republicans Pass Veteran Mental Health Support Bill, Next Generation Reforms to Make VA Work Better (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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House Republicans Pass Veteran Mental Health Support Bill, Next Generation Reforms to Make VA Work Better
This morning, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Subcommittee on Health Chairwoman Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), released the following statements after the House passed H.R. 1969, the No W more PR
HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY
Legislation Promotes Restorative Reproductive Medicine Through Existing Federal Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today reintroduced legislation to provide couples with more personalized and effective infertility treatment to help more PR
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES SEEK LABOR DEPT. DETAILS ON PLANS TO REPLACE JOB CORPS & WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES SEEK LABOR DEPT. DETAILS ON PLANS TO REPLACE JOB CORPS & WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and several of her Senate Appropriations Committee colleagues today sought details about a Trump budget proposal to terminate workforce training programs, like Job Corps, in favor of a new Make America Skilled Again (MASA) block more PR
ICYMI: Stefanik Receives Presidential Medallion for Global Leadership Award from Yeshiva University & Delivers Commencement Address (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Stefanik Receives Presidential Medallion for Global Leadership Award from Yeshiva University & Delivers Commencement Address
NEW YORK, NY - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik delivered a commencement address to Yeshiva University and was awarded the Presidential Medallion for Global Leadership.
View highlights from Chairwoman Stefanik's speech as p more PR
ICYMI: This Week, Senator Lujan In The News Standing Up For New Mexicans and Fighting Back Against Republicans' Attacks On Nutrition Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: This Week, Senator Lujan In The News Standing Up For New Mexicans and Fighting Back Against Republicans' Attacks On Nutrition Programs
Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, this week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) has been fighting back against Congressional Republicans' attacks on essential services and programs that New Mexicans rely on, exposing the Trump administration's block more PR
Jayapal Statement on DHS Order Blocking International Students at Harvard (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Statement on DHS Order Blocking International Students at Harvard
SEATTLE, WA -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) announcement that they are revoking Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification more PR
Kelly applauds House passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly applauds House passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the " One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
"Today, House Republicans fulfilled a promise to deliver tax relief to the American people. This legislation will stren more PR
LaMalfa Applauds House Passage of Budget Reconciliation Package (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release:
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LaMalfa Applauds House Passage of Budget Reconciliation Package
Washington, D.C. --Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after the House passed the budget reconciliation package.
"This bill is the course correction we desperately needed. For years, taxpayers have been footing the bill for wasteful programs, unchecked spending, and handouts to people gaming the sys more PR
Larson Applauds Court Ruling to Restore Staff and Services at the Department of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Applauds Court Ruling to Restore Staff and Services at the Department of Education
East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after a federal judge halted (link is external) the Trump Administration's illegal efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, ordering the immediate rehiring of unlawfully terminated staff. In April, Larson and 19 more PR
Maine Delegation calls on Admin. to release rural connectivity funds (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Maine Delegation calls on Admin. to release rural connectivity funds
In a letter to the Commerce Department leadership, Maine's Congressional delegation last night urged the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to freeze nearly $35 million of federal funds designed to close the digital divide between rural and urban communities in the state.
"As one of the most rural states in the nation, M more PR
Maine Delegation calls on Admin. to release rural connectivity funds (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Maine Delegation calls on Admin. to release rural connectivity funds
WASHINGTON -- In a letter to the Commerce Department leadership, Maine's Congressional delegation last night urged the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to freeze nearly $35 million of federal funds designed to close the digital divide between rural and urban communities in the state.
"As one of the most rural states in th more PR
Malliotakis Celebrates House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis Celebrates House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
Legislation Builds on 2017 Tax Cuts, Delivers Border Security and Energy Independence for American Families
(WASHINGTON, DC) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement after the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill calling it "a big win for hardworking taxpayers."
"Today marks a historic victory more PR
Merkley Statement After Republican Reconciliation Bill Passed Out of the House (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley Statement After Republican Reconciliation Bill Passed Out of the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement following House passage of the Republican reconciliation bill.
"House Republicans have just passed Trump's so called 'big, beautiful bill.' There is nothing beautiful about it. It is: fam more PR
Merkley Statement After Republican Reconciliation Bill Passed Out of the House (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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Merkley Statement After Republican Reconciliation Bill Passed Out of the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement following House passage of the Republican reconciliation bill.
"House Republicans have just passed Trump's so called 'big, be more PR
Miller, Davis Reintroduce the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Miller, Davis Reintroduce the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced legislation to reauthorize critical reentry grant programs from the Second Chance Act of 2008 to support reentry efforts including housing, career training and job placement, and substance use disorder and mental more PR
Murkowski Highlights Opportunities, Challenges with Interior Budget Request (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski Highlights Opportunities, Challenges with Interior Budget Request
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, hosted the Secretary of the Interior in subcommittee to discuss the Department's budget request. The Senator reinforced her appreciation for the administration's appro more PR
Murray Presses FDA Commissioner on Senseless and Inefficient Mass Firings, Conflicts of Interest at FDA & Trump Admin Laying the Groundwork to Rip Away Mifepristone (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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Murray Presses FDA Commissioner on Senseless and Inefficient Mass Firings, Conflicts of Interest at FDA & Trump Admin Laying the Groundwork to Rip Away Mifepristone
ICYMI: Murray Grills Trump's FDA Nominee on Cancellation of Critical Vaccine Meeting, Upholding Science on Mifepristone, Contraception
Washington, D.C. -- Today, at a S more PR
One Big, Beautiful Bill passes the House (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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One Big, Beautiful Bill passes the House
Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01) celebrated the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act in the House of Representatives this morning.
"President Trump and the American people gave us a clear mandate; today we delivered," said Rep. Hern. "While Democrats have been demagoguing and fearmongering, spreading lies about what this legislatio more PR
Owens Holds Hearing on Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025:
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Owens Holds Hearing on Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI
Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI":
"Whitewashing history. more PR
Passed: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Moves One Step Closer to President Trump's Desk (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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PASSED: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Moves One Step Closer to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - American families, farmers, workers, and small businesses will soon see a massive surge in economic growth, wage gains, and higher incomes thanks to President Trump's One, Big, Beautiful Bill which passed the U.S. House of Representativ more PR
PASSED: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Moves One Step Closer to President Trump's Desk (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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PASSED: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Moves One Step Closer to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - American families, farmers, workers, and small businesses will soon see a massive surge in economic growth, wage gains, and higher incomes thanks to President Trump's One, Big, Beautiful Bill which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Ways an more PR
Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on Trump's Retaliatory Attack on Harvard's Independence (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on Trump's Retaliatory Attack on Harvard's Independence
Washington, D.C. (May 22, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement on President Donald Trump's weaponization of the federal government against Harvard University:
"For many deca more PR
Raskin Statement on House Passage of Trump Tax Scheme to Enrich Billionaires by Robbing American Families (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Raskin Statement on House Passage of Trump Tax Scheme to Enrich Billionaires by Robbing American Families
The GOP-led House debated and voted in the dead of night to pass tax breaks for billionaires, kick nearly 14 million Americans off their health insurance
Republicans refused to consider Raskin amendments advocating for federal workers, Medicaid and Trump Tariff transparency
WASHINGTON, DC - C more PR
Rep. Calvert Votes to Provide Historic Tax Relief for Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Calvert Votes to Provide Historic Tax Relief for Americans
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement after voting to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:
"I promised voters that if they sent me back to Congress, I would fight to keep their taxes low - and that's exactly what this One Big Beautiful Bill does. The passage of the bill will more PR
Rep. Cleaver Votes Against GOP Budget That Rips Healthcare and Food Assistance from Working Class Families to Fund Tax Cuts for the Wealthy (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cleaver Votes Against GOP Budget That Rips Healthcare and Food Assistance from Working Class Families to Fund Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
The Republican budget proposal would make the largest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in history while providing an average tax break of $389,280 to the wealthiest 0.1%
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) voted against the Re more PR
Rep. Schrier Opening at Hearing on Artificial Intelligence (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025:
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Rep. Schrier Opening at Hearing on Artificial Intelligence
Congresswoman Kim Schrier's (D-WA) remarks as prepared for delivery at a Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee hearing on "AI Regulation and the Future of US Leadership" are enclosed below:
This Congress we've heard f more PR
Rep. Sewell Votes NO on the Trump Tax Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Votes NO on the Trump Tax Bill
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted against President Trump's tax bill, which inflicts devastating cuts to the programs that Alabama families rely on and will add $5 trillion to the national debt.
"The Trump Tax Bill, which passed the House today, is nothing more than a $4.5 trillion tax giveaway to big corporations and wealthy ind more PR
Rep. Summer Lee Applauds Federal Court Ruling to Halt Trump Administration's Efforts to Dismantle Department of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Applauds Federal Court Ruling to Halt Trump Administration's Efforts to Dismantle Department of Education
**For Immediate Release**
SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. - MAY 22, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, released the following statement after a federal judge blocked President Don more PR
Senate HELP Committee Advances President Trump's Labor, Education Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on May 22, 2025:
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Senate HELP Committee Advances President Trump's Labor, Education Nominees
WASHINGTON - Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to approve seven of President Trump's nominees at the Department of Labor, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, and the Department of Edu more PR
Senator Scott Introduces Legislation to Expand School Choice (10)
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Senator Scott Introduces Legislation to Expand School Choice
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the High-Quality Charter Schools Act to expand school choice by implementing a tax credit for qualified charitable contributions to nonprofit charter school organizations.
In communities across the country, the demand for high-quality charter schools far exceeds the supply, due t more PR
Sherrill Votes Against Republican Budget That Cuts Medicaid and Raises Costs for New Jersey Families (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Sherrill Votes Against Republican Budget That Cuts Medicaid and Raises Costs for New Jersey Families
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill voted against the Republican budget and reconciliation package, which includes extreme cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and education funding, raising costs for New Jerseyans while providing tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. Additionally, the more PR
Smith: House Passage of Reconciliation Bill Historic Win Years in the Making (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Smith: House Passage of Reconciliation Bill Historic Win Years in the Making
Washington, DC -- Today Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed, with his support, a legislative package to advance President Trump's priorities to enact tax relief, secure the border, promote energy abundance, and expand economic growth.
"Passage of this l more PR
Speaker Johnson: The President is waiting with his pen. And the American people are waiting for relief. (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: The President is waiting with his pen. And the American people are waiting for relief.
For Immediate Release
May 22, 2025
Contact: Taylor Haulsee
WASHINGTON -- Ahead of passage, Speaker Johnson delivered the closing argument for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the House floor this morning, arguing for its swift passage and immediate consideration by the U.S. more PR
Speaker Johnson: The President is waiting with his pen. And the American people are waiting for relief. (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: The President is waiting with his pen. And the American people are waiting for relief.
WASHINGTON -- Ahead of passage, Speaker Johnson delivered the closing argument for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the House floor this morning, arguing for its swift passage and immediate consideration by the U.S. Senate.
Click here to watch Speaker Johnson's full remarks
Below are Speaker more PR
Tuberville, Banks Call for End of Taxpayer-Funded Student Loans for Terrorists (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville, Banks Call for End of Taxpayer-Funded Student Loans for Terrorists
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) in introducing the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act. This bill prohibits students from receiving credit for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) while working at organizations that engage in illegal activities. The legislation more PR
VIDEO: Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Review Labor Budget Request (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Review Labor Budget Request
Click here or on the image above to watch Chairman Capito's opening remarks from the hearing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), chaired a hearin more PR
Walberg Leads Letter Asking DOL to Modernize Correspondence With American Workers and Families (10)
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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Walberg Leads Letter Asking DOL to Modernize Correspondence with American Workers and Families
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg (R-MI) along with Representatives Rick W. Allen (R-GA), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Michael Rulli (R-OH), Michael Baumg more PR
Warren on Federal Judge Blocking Trump's Attempt to Dismantle the Department of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren on Federal Judge Blocking Trump's Attempt to Dismantle the Department of Education
Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to the news that a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Trump's attempts to dismantle the Department of Education., U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement:
"Firing over 1,300 federal education workers was all par more PR
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