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"TRUE OR FALSE?" Arrington and Secretary Bessent Expose Democrats (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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"TRUE OR FALSE?" Arrington and Secretary Bessent Expose Democrats
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a House Ways & Means Committee hearing, Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) teamed up with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to counter Democrat mischaracterizations of Trump's Tax Cuts.
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"True or False?"
* If we don't extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), there will be a 2 more PR
Acting Ranking Member Lynch: Senate Republicans Expand Trump Administration's Assault on Lifesaving Programs, Civil Servants (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, acting ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Acting Ranking Member Lynch: Senate Republicans Expand Trump Administration's Assault on Lifesaving Programs, Civil Servants
Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Acting Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Senate Comm more PR
Ahead of DACA Anniversary, Rosen Joins Push to Urge Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of DACA Anniversary, Rosen Joins Push to Urge Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senate Democratic colleagues in urging U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to resume processing applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, following a Fifth Circuit more PR
Ansari, Stanton, Kelly, Gallego, Hobbs and Other Arizona Leaders Call on Congress to Protect Arizona's Energy & Manufacturing Investments (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari, Stanton, Kelly, Gallego, Hobbs and Other Arizona Leaders Call on Congress to Protect Arizona's Energy & Manufacturing Investments
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Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) joined Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona elected officials, and business leaders in opposing provisions in Trump and House Republicans' budget bill that would jeopardize Arizona's economic momentum as a hub for innovation in more PR
Arrington Fights to Defend Our Communities from Fentanyl (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Fights to Defend Our Communities from Fentanyl
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated the passing of S.331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act, legislation to permanently place fentanyl on Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) - giving law enforcement a critical tool to prosecute offenders and keep our local com more PR
At Hearing, Warren Questions Trump Treasury Secretary on Hypocrisy of Adding to National Debt to Pay for Tax Giveaways for Rich (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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At Hearing, Warren Questions Trump Treasury Secretary on Hypocrisy of Adding to National Debt to Pay for Tax Giveaways for Rich
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Washington, D.C. -- At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Republicans' hypocrisy on raising the deficit with Trump's "big, beautif more PR
Bay Area Congressional Delegation Statement on CBP Activities at SFO (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Bay Area Congressional Delegation Statement on CBP Activities at SFO
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Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mike Thomspon (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), issued the following joint statement in response to Customs and Border Protect more PR
Bay Area Congressional Delegation Statement on CBP Activities at SFO (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Bay Area Congressional Delegation Statement on CBP Activities at SFO
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Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mike Thomspon (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna, (CA-17), issued the following joint statement in response to Customs and Border Protection more PR
Bean Celebrates Passage of Rescissions Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bean Celebrates Passage of Rescissions Act
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WASHINGTON-- Founder and co-chair of the DOGE Caucus, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), released the following statement after House Republicans approved the Trump Administration's rescissons request to cut $9.4 billion in wasteful spending identified by DOGE. Replay Congressman Bean's speech in support of the bill here. (link is external)
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Bennet Statement on the Middle East (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on the Middle East
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Denver -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Middle East:
"For the sake of U.S. national security and the future of the Middle East, I have long believed that the Iranian regime must not acquire a nuclear weapon.
"Yet since President Trump's first term, Iran has proceeded rapidly with its nuclear program and mali more PR
Blumenthal Raises Concerns Over Trump Administration's Purge of Transgender Servicemembers, Presses Hegseth & Collins About Servicemembers' Access to VA Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Raises Concerns Over Trump Administration's Purge of Transgender Servicemembers, Presses Hegseth & Collins About Servicemembers' Access to VA Benefits
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today raised concerns about the Trump Administration's purge of transgender servicemembers and whether impacted more PR
Booker Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement:
"I am closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East in the wake of Israel's operation intended to degrade Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure and missile capabilities.
"I am deeply concerned abo more PR
Boyle Statement on Iran's Threat to Israel and Global Stability (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on Iran's Threat to Israel and Global Stability
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WASHINGTON, DC \- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement regarding the Iranian regime's continued aggression:
"The Iranian regime has spent decades threatening Israel's existence and fueling terror across the Middle East and the world. Its deepening military ties with Russia also underscore the g more PR
Brown Statement on Israel's Strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Statement on Israel's Strikes on Iran
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement:
"Trump promised peace in the Middle East on "Day 1"--but has delivered the opposite. Iran's continued pursuit of nuclear weapons poses an existential threat to Israel and a serious danger to U.S. interests and the free world. Trump must coordinate with our ally to prot more PR
Burgum Vows to Unleash Domestic Energy and Resources (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Burgum Vows to Unleash Domestic Energy and Resources
Today, U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the department. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in re more PR
Cantwell Condemns Impacts of IUU Fishing and Cuts to NOAA on America's Fishing Families (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Condemns Impacts of IUU Fishing and Cuts to NOAA on America's Fishing Families
Cuts to NOAA and Coast Guard will impact fishing jobs, safety at sea, and efforts to crack down on illegal fisheries
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, S more PR
Cantwell Critical of Trade Chaos as Trump Administration Rejects Rules-Based Trade System (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Critical of Trade Chaos as Trump Administration Rejects Rules-Based Trade System
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Under questioning from Cantwell, Bessent downplays the need for predictability and transparency in trade policies; Cantwell: "We have to be for a rules-based regime"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and ranking member more PR
Cantwell Demands Answers From AT&T and Verizon on Chinese "Salt Typhoon" Hack (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Cantwell Demands Answers from AT&T and Verizon on Chinese "Salt Typhoon" Hack
Despite company assurances, reports indicate ongoing doubts among security experts that Salt Typhoon has been fully eradicated from our telecommunications networks, Cantwell tells CEOs
Letter comes as Cantwell details how Rep more PR
Capital Research Center President Walter Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Capital Research Center President Scott Walter from a June 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild." NGOs are non-governmental organizations.
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Congresswoman Greene, Ranking Member Stansbury, distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the honor of testifying. I'm president of the Capit more PR
Case Opposes Proposed Annual Defense Funding Measure That Does Not Support Ukraine And Lacks A Coordinated Strategy For The Indo-Pacific (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Case Opposes Proposed Annual Defense Funding Measure That Does Not Support Ukraine And Lacks A Coordinated Strategy For The Indo-Pacific
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and of its Subcommittee on Defense, voted in Committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Defense Appropriations bill today.
The FY 2026 Defense bill proposes more PR
Center for Immigration Studies Executive Director Krikorian Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, from a June 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild." NGOs are non-governmental organizations.
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During the 2021-2025 administration of President Joe Biden, the United States devoted significant taxpayer funds to a network for more PR
Chairman Carter Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing and Our Health Care Supply Chain (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Chairman Carter Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing and Our Health Care Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Made In Amer more PR
Chairman Graham Releases Homeland Security Reconciliation Text (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Chairman Graham Releases Homeland Security Reconciliation Text
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today released the legislative text for the Homeland Security portion of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committees' title of the reconciliation bill. This more PR
Chairman Lee Releases ENR Budget Reconciliation Text (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Chairman Lee Releases ENR Budget Reconciliation Text
Today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, released legislative text to be considered as part of Senate Republicans' budget reconciliation bill.
"This is President Trump's agenda: cut the Green New Scam, reduce the more PR
Chairman Pfluger Opens Hearing on Antisemitic, Anti-Israel Terror Threats on U.S. Soil (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, issued the following news on June 11, 2025:
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"These Incidents Are Not Isolated": Chairman Pfluger Opens Hearing on Antisemitic, Anti-Israel Terror Threats on US Soil
WASHINGTON D.C.-- Today, Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), chairman of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, delivered the following opening statement in a hearing to asse more PR
Chairman Rand Paul Releases HSGAC Budget Reconciliation Text (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Rand Paul Releases HSGAC Budget Reconciliation Text
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, has released legislative text to be considered as part of Senate Republicans' budget reconciliation bill. The proposal builds on the Tru more PR
Chairman Risch on Israeli Airstrikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Risch on Israeli Airstrikes on Iran
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below following Israel's airstrikes on Iran.
"First and foremost, I pray for the people of Israel and support its right to defend itself against a nuclear Iran. I have been closely in to more PR
Chairmen Gimenez, Guest Open Hearing on Federal Efforts to Confront Illicit Maritime Activities in US Waters (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, and Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, issued the following news on June 10, 2025:
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Chairmen Gimenez, Guest Open Hearing on Federal Efforts to Confront Illicit Maritime Activities in US Waters
WASHINGTON D.C.--Today, Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman more PR
Congress Sends the HALT Fentanyl Act on to the President's Desk to be Signed into Law (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congress Sends the HALT Fentanyl Act on to the President's Desk to be Signed into Law
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WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the House, voted on Thursday to send the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act on to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.
Congressman Rogers cosponsored the bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act to permanently classify chemically al more PR
Congressman Carson Statement on Escalating Violence in Middle East (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Carson Statement on Escalating Violence in Middle East
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WASHINGTON, DC --On Friday, June 13, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) made the following statement:
" Earlier today, (link is external) I warned that Israel's military strikes were a dangerous escalation that put millions of lives at risk. I'm concerned at how quickly those dangers have accelerated, as reports show Iranian missil more PR
Congressman Cleaver's Statement on the Escalating Conflict in the Middle East (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cleaver's Statement on the Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
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(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement on the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
"I am closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East following Israel's decision to strike Iran's military leadership and nuclear capabilities.
"My highes more PR
Congressman Crow Recognizes Army Birthday, Opposes President Trump's Vanity Parade (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Crow Recognizes Army Birthday, Opposes President Trump's Vanity Parade
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WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) led his congressional colleagues in sending a letter to the Trump administration to recognize the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and raise serious questions about how much the President's upcoming military parade will cost and impact readiness. The letter was signed more PR
Congressman David Scott Statement On the Events Unfolding in the Middle East (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Congressman David Scott Statement On the Events Unfolding in the Middle East
Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott released the following statement on the events unfolding in the Middle East:
"For almost two decades, we have uncovered disturbing evidence of Iran hiding military nuclear weapons under its nuclear energy program. I indicated as much in my 2012 NATO Parliament more PR
Congressman Flood Applauds Trump Administration's Biofuels Announcement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Flood Applauds Trump Administration's Biofuels Announcement
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, Rep. Mike Flood issued a statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the next two years.
"President Trump and Administrator Zeldin's decision to push RVOs to a record high is great news for America's farmers and our rural com more PR
Congressman Fong Celebrates Executive Order on Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Fong Celebrates Executive Order on Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) released the following statement applauding President Donald Trump for issuing an executive order (link is external) to empower commonsense wildfire prevention and response:
"There are catastrophic consequences when State and local governments are unable more PR
Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to End Sanctuary City Policies in Washington, D.C. (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to End Sanctuary City Policies in Washington, D.C.
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted today to pass H.R. 2056 (link is external), the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025. The bill overturns Washington, D.C.'s sanctuary city policies and requires the District to fully coop more PR
Congressman Veasey On Gov. Abbott's Decision to Preemptively Deploy the National Guard Ahead of Protest (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Veasey On Gov. Abbott's Decision to Preemptively Deploy the National Guard Ahead of Protest
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to Gov. Abbott's decision to preemptively deploy the National Guard to planned "No King" protests in Texas this weekend, Congressman Veasey has released the following statement:
"From the Boston Tea Party to the March on Washington, the history of America is of protest more PR
Congressman Veasey Releases Statement on Current Israel-Iran Conflict (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Veasey Releases Statement on Current Israel-Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Veasey released the following statement regarding the current Israel-Iran conflict:
"Donald Trump's short-sighted withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement placed Israel in a position where it felt a preemptive strike in self-defense was necessary. Iran's failure to abide by nuclear nonproliferation more PR
Congresswoman Luz Rivas Statement on Senator Alex Padilla (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Statement on Senator Alex Padilla
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement following Senator Alex Padilla being assaulted and handcuffed at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference:
"The violence and actions taken against my friend, Senator Alex Padilla, is appalling and horrifying.
"The Trump A more PR
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar's Statement on Immigration (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar's Statement on Immigration
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Today, Rep. Maria Salazar made the following comment:
"President Trump himself has acknowledged what so many of us already know: long-time workers, many of whom have built their lives in this country, are being taken away. Our construction sites, our hotels, and our farms are feeling the impact.
It's time for Congress to act and br more PR
Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Issues Statement on Israel-Iran Conflict (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Issues Statement on Israel-Iran Conflict
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) today issued the following statement on the ongoing tensions of the Israel-Iran Conflict following military strikes in the region.
"As written in Sacred Scripture - God chose Israel, and God's covenant with Israel is unshakable and everlasting," said Congresswoman Biggs. "By more PR
Congresswoman Simon and Bay Area Congressional Delegation Statement on CBP Activities at SFO (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Simon and Bay Area Congressional Delegation Statement on CBP Activities at SFO
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) and Reps. Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18), Mike Thomspon (D-CA-04), John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14), Sam Liccardo (D-CA-16), and Ro Khanna (D-CA-17 more PR
Cortez Masto, 40 Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, 40 Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined 39 Senate Democrats led by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) urging the Trump administration to resume processing applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, following a court ruling that more PR
Costa Slams Bill That Risks Farm Exports and Silences Valley PBS, KVPR (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Costa Slams Bill That Risks Farm Exports and Silences Valley PBS, KVPR
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) voted against H.R. 4 - Recissions Act of 2025, which would revoke $9.8 billion in approved federal funding by Congress. The bill cuts global food aid programs that support U.S. farmers who export food, and it threatens public broadcasting relied on by millions of households.
"You don more PR
Crapo, Bessent Stress Need to Pass Tax Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo, Bessent Stress Need to Pass Tax Bill
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Washington, D.C.-- At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) emphasized that allowing the 2017 Trump tax cuts to expire would result in widespread job losses, reduced capital investment and a more-than $4 trillion tax hike on American families and businesses. Secretary Bessent warned more PR
Daines Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran
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U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today regarding Israel's attack on Iran:
"Israel's attacks against Iran are so far successful and more than justified and the United States stands firmly behind Israel. Iran is behind the deaths of hundreds of American troops and more PR
Davidson: DPA Is A Critical Component Of The United States' National Security Toolkit That Warrants Reauthorization (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Davidson: The DPA Is A Critical Component Of The United States' National Security Toolkit That Warrants Reauthorization
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a National Security Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Warren Davidson (OH-08), to explore critical aspects related to t more PR
Doggett, Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers on the Trump Administration's Palantir Surveillance Database (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release:
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Doggett, Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers on the Trump Administration's Palantir Surveillance Database
WASHINGTON, DC--Democratic Members of the Ways and Means Committee, led by Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), are demanding information on the Trump Administration's secretive partnership with Palantir to more PR
Durbin, 40 Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Resume Processing DACA Application (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, 40 Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Resume Processing DACA Application
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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently limited a nationwide injunction to only Texas, giving the Administration the greenlight to resume processing initial DACA applications for all other states
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the more PR
Durbin, 40 Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Resume Processing DACA Applications (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Durbin, 40 Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Resume Processing DACA Applications
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently limited a nationwide injunction to only Texas, giving the Administration the greenlight to resume processing initial DACA applications for all other states
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democra more PR
Elfreth Votes No on DOGE Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Elfreth Votes No on DOGE Cuts
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) released the following statement on her vote on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. This legislation codifies DOGE's cuts to public broadcasting and international aid funding. Elfreth has repeatedly spoken out against cuts to USAID (link is external), as well as PBS and NPR.
"Since the beginning of his A more PR
Ernst Applauds Trump Administration for Strengthening RFS and Delivering for Rural America (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Applauds Trump Administration for Strengthening RFS and Delivering for Rural America
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RED OAK, Iowa - Following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent announcement on the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) levels for 2026 and 2027, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement:
"After Biden blatantly ignored the needs more PR
Ernst Celebrates U.S. Army's 250th Birthday (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Celebrates U.S. Army's 250th Birthday
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Iowa Army National Guard, released the following statement ahead of the U.S. Army's 250th birthday tomorrow:
"From Bunker Hill and Gettysburg to the Beaches of Normandy and the Iraqi desert, the U.S. Army has fought to secure and protect the freedoms that we hold so dearly as more PR
Ernst Statement on Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Statement on Israel
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, released the following statement:
"Join me in praying for Israel and the protection of Americans in the region and around the world. President Trump gave Iran an option for peace, but the regime proved it cannot be trusted by continuing to enrich its nuclear supply. This enrichment is only more PR
Feenstra Praises President Trump and Secretary Zeldin for Supporting Homegrown Iowa Biofuels with Expanded RVOs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement praising the Trump administration for expanding Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) and supporting homegrown Iowa biofuels:
"I thank President Trump and Secretary Zeldin for standing with Iowa far more PR
Foxx Condemns LA Protests, Pushes Bills on DC Voting, Sanctuary Status (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, condemned "lawlessness and rioting" in Los Angeles by protestors against ICE.
Foxx announced the Committee would consider four measures, including three bills (H.R. 884, H.R. 2056 and H.R. 2096), which aim to prohibit non-citizen voting in D.C. elections, remove D.C.'s sanctuary city status and restore due process for D.C. police, stating, "we are a nation of laws" and promising order will be r more PR
Garamendi Statement on Sen. Padilla's Forceful Removal (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Garamendi Statement on Sen. Padilla's Forceful Removal
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WASHINGTON, DC --Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) issued the following statement following U.S. Senator Padilla's handcuffing and detainment during Trump's Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference:
"This is appalling and unacceptable. California's U.S. Senator Alex Padilla w more PR
Garamendi Statement on Trump's Budget Claw Backs to Slash USAID and Emergency Broadcast Systems (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Garamendi Statement on Trump's Budget Claw Backs to Slash USAID and Emergency Broadcast Systems
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WASHINGTON DC \- Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8) released the following statement on President Trump's budget claw backs, which eliminates $8.3 billion in funding for U.S. foreign assistance and $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting:
"Gutting U.S. foreign assistance and pu more PR
Grassley Advances Nominations, STOP CSAM Act, Blasts Democrats on Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opened an executive business meeting on June 12, 2025, to consider seven nominations and the "STOP CSAM Act," aimed at increasing protections for children online.
Grassley, prioritizing child safety, urged support for the bill. He also criticized Democrats for blocking judicial security confirmations and for "encouraging lawlessness" amidst violent protests in Los Angeles targeting federal agen more PR
Grassley Applauds EPA Biofuels Announcement Raising RFS Volumes (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Applauds EPA Biofuels Announcement Raising RFS Volumes
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement raising Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) levels for biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels. The announcement also proposes strengthening the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by ensuring only liquid fuels are more PR
Grassley Releases Senate Judiciary Committee Text of the One Big Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Releases Senate Judiciary Committee Text of the One Big Beautiful Bill
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WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released legislative text of the Judiciary Committee's provisions in Senate Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Judiciary Committee's contributions provide historic investments to strengthen border security, support law enforcem more PR
Hickenlooper: "Washington is trying to tell Colorado what land is for sale." (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Comments come after Senate Republicans added a provision to their budget to sell three million acres of public land to bankroll tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement on Senate Republicans' proposal in the budget reconciliation bill to sel more PR
Hinson Applauds RVO Proposal as Win for Iowa's Ag Community, Biofuels Producers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Hinson Applauds RVO Proposal as Win for Iowa's Ag Community, Biofuels Producers
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Proposal follows Hinson's Advocacy to Trump Admin
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent announcement on the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) levels for 2026 and 2027.
"I'm very encouraged by the EPA's more PR
Homeland Security Committee Democrats Call for Oversight Hearing on Trump Administration's Deployment of Federal Troops in Los Angeles (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Homeland Security Committee Democrats Call for Oversight Hearing on Trump Administration's Deployment of Federal Troops in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led his Democratic committee coll more PR
Hoyer Statement on Israeli Strikes Against Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on Israeli Strikes Against Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after Israel carried out preemptive strikes on Iran:
"For weeks, Israel had indications that Iran was racing to advance its uranium enrichment program and develop a nuclear bomb. Despite repeated warnings from Israel, America, and the United Nations to comply w more PR
ICYMI: Grassley Outlines Judiciary Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Grassley Outlines Judiciary Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill
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WASHINGTON -Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) authored a Fox News op-ed offering a detailed look at the Judiciary Committee's provisions included in Senate Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
"The Judiciary Committee's provisions provide historic investments to strengthen our nation's b more PR
ICYMI: Lujan Joins MSNBC to Defend Senator Padilla, Call Out GOP Silence and Demand Accountability (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Lujan Joins MSNBC to Defend Senator Padilla, Call Out GOP Silence and Demand Accountability
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Santa Fe, N.M. -- U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joined MSNBC's Ali Vitali to speak out forcefully in defense of his colleague and friend, Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), after the Senator was forcibly removed by federal agents at a press conf more PR
ICYMI: Rep. Yakym & Gov. Braun: Ending California's EPA Power Grab to Jumpstart Manufacturing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Yakym & Gov. Braun: Ending California's EPA Power Grab to Jumpstart Manufacturing
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In case you missed it, Congressman Rudy Yakym and Governor Mike Braun co-authored a joint op-ed for Fox Opinion regarding the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that President Trump signed yesterday. This CRA ended the Biden EPA-California power grab and is another step toward rebuilding American industrial str more PR
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in Washington Examiner: Time to Deliver on a Better Big, Beautiful Bill for Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in Washington Examiner: Time to Deliver on a Better Big, Beautiful Bill for Trump
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for the Washington Examiner on how Senate Republicans can work to deliver on a better, Big Beautiful Bill that delivers on even more of President Trump's agenda and helps him fix the mess Democrats made more PR
Independent OIG Takes Up Senators Kim and Warren Call for Investigation Into Trump Administration's Dismantling of CFPB (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Independent OIG Takes up Senators Kim and Warren Call for Investigation into Trump Administration's Dismantling of CFPB
WASHINGTON D.C. - The independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Federal Reserve System and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking up the call from Senators Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and U more PR
Jayapal Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Syria Caesar Civilian Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Syria Caesar Civilian Protection Act
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Washington, DC - Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Marlin Stutzman (R-IN), Lou Correa (D-CA), and Jack Bergman (R-MI) introduced bipartisan legislation repealing the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) joined as an Original more PR
Kaine Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement after Israel attacked sites in Iran:
"I am deeply concerned about the escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran and the risks for U.S. personnel and citizens in the region. I commend the Trum more PR
Kaine, Van Hollen, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Sanction Salvadoran Officials for Human Rights Abuses, Collusion with Trump Administration in Violation of Constitutional Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Van Hollen, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Sanction Salvadoran Officials for Human Rights Abuses, Collusion with Trump Administration in Violation of Constitutional Rights
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) are introducing new legislation in a continuation of their eff more PR
Kelly Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran
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Today, Arizona Senator, Navy combat veteran, and Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committee Member Mark Kelly released the following statement on the Israeli strikes on Iran:
"It's unacceptable for Iran to have a nuclear weapon. President Trump killing the Iran nuclear agreement accelerated Iran's development towards a bomb. Israel has a right to de more PR
Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Hobbs, and Other Arizona Leaders Call on Congress to Protect Arizona's Energy & Manufacturing Investments (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Hobbs, and Other Arizona Leaders Call on Congress to Protect Arizona's Energy & Manufacturing Investments
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69,000 jobs and $58 billion in investments in Arizona in jeopardy without federal tax credits
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona elected officials, and business leaders in opposing provisions in Trump and House Republicans' budget b more PR
Klobuchar Statement on Federal Judge Blocking President Trump's Firing of CPSC Commissioners (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar Statement on Federal Judge Blocking President Trump's Firing of CPSC Commissioners
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WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on federal judges blocking the president's firing of the three Democratic Consumer Product Safety Commissioners and ordering their immediate reinstatement.
"This was an illegal firing that put the safety of Americans at r more PR
Labor Caucus Leaders Budzinski, Magaziner and Union Leaders Urge Congress to Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits, Avoid Job Losses (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Labor Caucus Leaders Budzinski, Magaziner and Union Leaders Urge Congress to Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits, Avoid Job Losses
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Labor leaders and Members of Congress highlighted the devastating impact cutting these tax credits would have on jobs across the country
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02), co-leads of the Congressi more PR
LaMalfa Applauds Trump Executive Order to Overhaul Wildfire Prevention and Response (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release:
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LaMalfa Applauds Trump Executive Order to Overhaul Wildfire Prevention and Response
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Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) joined President Trump at the White House for the signing of a new Executive Order aimed at restoring commonsense to wildfire prevention and response. The order, titled Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response, takes direct steps to improve more PR
LaMalfa Statement on House Passage of Rescissions Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release:
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LaMalfa Statement on House Passage of Rescissions Act
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Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. Passage of this bill codifies President Trump's rescissions package, cutting $9.4 billion in wasteful federal spending.
"This is exactly the kind of action voters sent us here to take. more PR
Larsen Releases Statement on Israel Striking Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Releases Statement on Israel Striking Iran
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Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement:
"The recent targeted Israeli attack on Iran was not indiscriminate or random. Israel has a right to self-defense and, with Trump administration's faltering efforts at negotiations with Iran, the country determined it needed to act to protect its people. The United States shoul more PR
Larsen Votes No on Republican Rescissions Package (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Votes No on Republican Rescissions Package
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Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement on the Republican rescissions package, which passed the House of Representatives 214-212:
"I voted no on the package of funding cuts the Trump administration put forward because it is bad for families and kids.
"My sons grew up watching Arthur on PBS and I watch Masterpiece M more PR
Larson Condemns the Trump Administration's Forcible Removal of Senator Alex Padilla from a Press Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Condemns the Trump Administration's Forcible Removal of Senator Alex Padilla from a Press Conference
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Senator Padilla was forcibly removed (link is external) from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference after attempting to ask questions about the presence of Immigration and C more PR
Larson Demands Chairman Smith Hold an Immediate Markup on Larson-led Social Security Data Privacy Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Demands Chairman Smith Hold an Immediate Markup on Larson-led Social Security Data Privacy Legislation
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East Hartford, CT - Today, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) wrote to Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) demanding an immediate markup for Ranking Member Larson's Protecting Americans' Social Security Data Act.
"There is no reason why unqua more PR
Larson Introduces Resolution with Ways and Means Committee Democrats Demanding Information on the Trump Administration's Database of Americans' Private Information (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Introduces Resolution with Ways and Means Committee Democrats Demanding Information on the Trump Administration's Database of Americans' Private Information
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East Hartford, CT - Yesterday, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced a resolution alongside Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee demanding information on the Trump Admini more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "IF THEY CAN ATTACK A SITTING SENATOR, JUST IMAGINE WHAT THEY HAVE IN STORE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "IF THEY CAN ATTACK A SITTING SENATOR, JUST IMAGINE WHAT THEY HAVE IN STORE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Tonight, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the Trump administration's unprecedented assault of Senator Alex Padilla:
LAWRENCE O'DONNELL : Leading off our breaking news coverag more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "IF THEY CAN ATTACK A SITTING SENATOR, JUST IMAGINE WHAT THEY HAVE IN STORE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "IF THEY CAN ATTACK A SITTING SENATOR, JUST IMAGINE WHAT THEY HAVE IN STORE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Tonight, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the Trump administration's unprecedented assault of Senator Alex Padilla:
LAWRENCE O'DONNELL : Leading off our breaking news coverage tonight is House Democra more PR
Lujan Slams Latest Republican Effort to Gut SNAP (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Slams Latest Republican Effort to Gut SNAP
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, issued the following statement on Senate Republicans' updated proposal to cut $211 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):
"Senate Republicans have unveiled yet an more PR
Lummis Praises Trump's Executive Action on Wildfire Management Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Lummis Praises Trump's Executive Action on Wildfire Management Reform
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Washington, D.C. - Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement regarding President Trump's signing of an Executive Order to Empower Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response.
"Wyoming families know the devastating reality of wildfires - they've destroyed our ranches, threatened our communities, and b more PR
McCaul Statement on Israel's Preemptive Strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Statement on Israel's Preemptive Strikes on Iran
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs -- released the following statement after Israel preemptively struck Iran's nuclear program and military leadership.
"President Trump gave Iran every chance to negotiate in good faith and to dismantle their nuclea more PR
McClintock, Lee Introduce the Open America's Waters Act to Repeal Jones Act, Boost Coastal Trade (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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McClintock, Lee Introduce the Open America's Waters Act to Repeal Jones Act, Boost Coastal Trade
WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) introduced the Open America's Waters Act today to deregulate America's coastal trade and alleviate the energy crisis by repealing the outdated Jones Act. U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a companion bill in the U.S. Senate.
"The Jones A more PR
Menendez Statement on Senator Alex Padilla (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez Statement on Senator Alex Padilla
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) released the following statement following the violent removal and handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla:
"Violently throwing a Senator to the ground and handcuffing him for doing his job is an unprecedented escalation of this Administration's assault on our democracy. Since the incident at D more PR
Merkley Blasts Senate Republicans Blocking Strong Anti-Corruption Measures in Cryptocurrency Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley Blasts Senate Republicans Blocking Strong Anti-Corruption Measures in Cryptocurrency Legislation
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Without any guardrails, GENIUS Act will accelerate Trump's crypto corruption
Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today issued the following statement after Senate Republicans repeatedly blocked his efforts on the Senate floor to end crypto-related conflicts of interest by Pre more PR
Merkley: Trump Firefighting Reorganization Plan 'Literally Playing with Fire' (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley: Trump Firefighting Reorganization Plan 'Literally Playing with Fire'
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the subcommittee that oversees funding for the U.S. Interior Department and U.S. Forest Service, released the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order directing the agencies to reorganize and consolidate wildland f more PR
Mfume Statement on Israel Strikes Against Iranian Nuclear and Military Targets (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Mfume Statement on Israel Strikes Against Iranian Nuclear and Military Targets
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BALTIMORE, MD - Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding Israel's strikes in Iran:
"In a region of the Middle East that has seen so much bloodshed, I urge President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio to work with great dispatch to prevent any further escalation between Israel and the more PR
Miller-Meeks to Join President Trump in Celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Miller-Meeks to Join President Trump in Celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday
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Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), a 24-year Army veteran, will join President Donald J. Trump in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for a historic military parade marking the 250th birthday of the United States Army.
"As a 24-year Army veteran, I'm honored to be joining Presid more PR
Murphy Applauds Passage of Rescissions Package to Cut Wasteful Spending (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Murphy Applauds Passage of Rescissions Package to Cut Wasteful Spending
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Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act, to cut wasteful spending on foreign aid initiatives within the State Department and USAID and on woke public broadcasting at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
"President Trump and Republicans committed to t more PR
Murphy Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy Statement on Israel's Attack on Iran
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Thursday released the following statement:
"Israel's attack on Iran, clearly intended to scuttle the Trump Administration's negotiations with Iran, risks a regional war that will likely be catastrophic for America and is further eviden more PR
Murphy Statement on Israel's Strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Murphy Statement on Israel's Strikes on Iran
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Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement in response to Israel's preemptive strikes on Iran:
"America stands with Israel in its righteous fight to defend itself against threats to its existence," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "I am monitoring the events unfolding in the Middle East closely, suppor more PR
N.M. Delegation Demands Trump Administration Restore Digital Equity Grants That Help New Mexicans Connect to the Internet (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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N.M. Delegation Demands Trump Administration Restore Digital Equity Grants That Help New Mexicans Connect to the Internet
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Passed by Congress, the Digital Equity Act Provides Funding to Help Connect Americans in Tribal, Rural, and Urban Communities to the Internet;
Trump Administration is Blocking Over $8 Million in Funding Appropriated by Congress to Expand Broadband Access and Digital Resou more PR
National Council of Nonprofits President Yentel Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, from a June 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild." NGOs are non-governmental organizations.
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Chairwoman Greene, Ranking Member Stansbury, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss how America's more PR
NEWS: Following Pressure from Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock, Trump Admin Reverses Planned Closure of Norcross Water Quality Office (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Following Pressure from Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock, Trump Admin Reverses Planned Closure of Norcross Water Quality Office
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Last month, Sen. Ossoff pressed Trump Admin's Interior Secretary to reverse planned closure of USGS office [ hearing video footage here This is an external link ]
Norcross, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff successfully pressured the Trump Administration to protect a key Ge more PR
NEWS: Sanders Statement on the Assault on Sen. Alex Padilla by Federal Agents (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sanders Statement on the Assault on Sen. Alex Padilla by Federal Agents
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WASHINGTON, June 12 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement after federal agents assaulted Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) at a press conference in Los Angeles this afternoon:
The assault in California by federal agents against my colleague Sen. Alex Padilla was outrageous, and those respons more PR
NEWS: Sens. Schiff and Padilla Join Sen. Durbin and Senate Democrats to Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff and Padilla Join Sen. Durbin and Senate Democrats to Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications
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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently limited a nationwide injunction to only Texas, giving the Administration the greenlight to resume processing initial DACA applications for all other states
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) a more PR
Norton Says Trump Parade Will Shut Down the Nation's Capital and Waste Taxpayer Dollars to Feed the President's Ego (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release:
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Norton Says Trump Parade Will Shut Down the Nation's Capital and Waste Taxpayer Dollars to Feed the President's Ego
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today released a statement regarding President Trump's military parade in the District of Columbia, scheduled for tomorrow. Each year, Norton secures a federal payment to the District to cover emergency plann more PR
Padilla Applauds U.S. District Court Ruling Rejecting Trump's Federalizing of the National Guard (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Applauds U.S. District Court Ruling Rejecting Trump's Federalizing of the National Guard
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LOS ANGELES, CA -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after a U.S. District Court ruled that the President exceeded his constitutional authority in bypassing Governor Newsom to deploy the California National Guard to Los Angeles:
"Five days ago, President Tr more PR
Padilla Joins Lawmakers, DACA Recipients, Advocates to Call for Permanent Protections Ahead of DACA's 13th Anniversary Amid Growing Hostility Against Immigrant Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Joins Lawmakers, DACA Recipients, Advocates to Call for Permanent Protections Ahead of DACA's 13th Anniversary Amid Growing Hostility Against Immigrant Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and mass deportation assaults intensify in Los Angeles and across the country, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciar more PR
Palmer Stands with Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Palmer Stands with Israel
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For Immediate Release
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the news of Israel launching preemptive strikes on Iran, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:
"The attacks launched by Israel should not be a surprise to anyone," said Rep. Palmer. "Iran has been waging a proxy war against Is more PR
Pappas Statement on Israel Striking Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Statement on Israel Striking Iran
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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement on Israel striking Iran nuclear sites:
"Iran is a terrorist state that has long fueled death and destruction aimed squarely at the United States, Israel, and our allies. A nuclear-armed Iran is a severe threat to America's national security, global stability, and the existence o more PR
President Trump Signs Sheehy's Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act Into Law (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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President Trump Signs Sheehy's Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act into Law
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U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy today joined President Trump in the Oval Office as the president signed Sheehy's bipartisan Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act into law. President Trump also signed a new executive order to combat the escalating wil more PR
President Trump to Attend Senator Dave McCormick's Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh on July 15 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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President Trump to Attend Senator Dave McCormick's Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh on July 15
The Summit will bring together top leaders in government, energy, labor, AI technologies, and more to ensure Pennsylvania plays a key role in America's new era of energy dominance.
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Washington, D.C., June 12, 2025: President Donald J. Trump will be attending Sen more PR
Quigley Statement on Republican Rescission of Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Quigley Statement on Republican Rescission of Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting Funding
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U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Appropriations' National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee, released the following statement after House Republicans voted to advance President Trump's rescissions package, which would claw back $9.4 billion in fun more PR
R Street Institute Senior Fellow Thierer Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Adam Thierer, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, from a June 5, 2025, hearing entitled "The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence":
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Chairman Comer and members of the committee: Thank you for the invitation to participate in this important hearing. My name is Adam Thierer, and I am a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, where I cover emergin more PR
Ranking Member DeLauro Floor Remarks on Republicans' Rescissions Package (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on June 12, 2025:
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Ranking Member DeLauro Floor Remarks on Republicans' Rescissions Package
WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to Republicans' rescissions package:
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself five minutes.
I am opposed to this bill to ai more PR
Ranking Member DeSaulnier Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing Defending Workers Right to Organize (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member DeSaulnier Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing Defending Workers Right to Organize
WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) delivered the following opening statement at today's Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee hearing enti more PR
Ranking Member Frankel Floor Remarks on Republicans' Rescissions Package (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on June 12, 2025:
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Ranking Member Frankel Floor Remarks on Republicans' Rescissions Package
WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Ranking Member of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to Republicans' rescissions package more PR
Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Demands Information on RFK Jr.'s Life-Threatening Approach to Bird Flu Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Demands Information on RFK Jr.'s Life-Threatening Approach to Bird Flu Crisis
Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services, led Members of the Subcommittee in more PR
Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns RFK Jr.'s Anti-Science Takeover of Vaccine Advisory Committee, Demands Reversal (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns RFK Jr.'s Anti-Science Takeover of Vaccine Advisory Committee, Demands Reversal
(Washington, DC) - On June 9, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy fired the entire Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ( more PR
Ranking Member McCollum Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the 2026 Defense Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on June 12, 2025:
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Ranking Member McCollum Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the 2026 Defense Bill
WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Ranking Member of the Defense Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the full committee markup of the 2026 Defense funding bill:
Thank you, Chairman Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro, and more PR
Ranking Member Meeks Statement on Israel's Military Operations Against Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Ranking Member Meeks Statement on Israel's Military Operations Against Iran
Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement concerning Israel's military operations against Iran and Iran's retaliation:
"The consequences of further escala more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Israeli Strikes Against Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Israeli Strikes Against Iran
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on Israel's strikes against Iran:
"Israel's strikes against Iran represent an escalation that is deeply con more PR
Ranking Members Frankel, Shaheen, Schatz, Meeks Statement on Recissions Package Cuts to Foreign Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Ranking Members Frankel, Shaheen, Schatz, Meeks Statement on Recissions Package Cuts to Foreign Assistance
Washington, DC - Today, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of St more PR
Reed Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Tonight, after Israel carried out large-scale strikes throughout Iran, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement:
"Israel's alarming decision to launch airstrikes on Iran is a reckless escalation that risks igniting regional violence. These strikes threaten more PR
Reed Statement on Trump's Military Parade (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Statement on Trump's Military Parade
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PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army paratrooper who served in the 82 nd Airborne, issued the following statement:
"The U.S. Army and our military personnel are worthy of celebration and recognition each and every day. They have our unwavering gratitude and support.
"As a proud Army veteran, I, li more PR
Reed: Trump Admin's Physical Assault of U.S. Senator Was Also an Assault on Our Constitutional Principles (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed: Trump Admin's Physical Assault of U.S. Senator Was Also an Assault on Our Constitutional Principles
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) was physically assaulted, handcuffed, and forcibly removed from a press conference in Los Angeles, California, for trying to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the followi more PR
REP LIEU STATEMENT ON ISRAELI STRIKES ON IRAN (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REP LIEU STATEMENT ON ISRAELI STRIKES ON IRAN
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after Israel launched military strikes on Iran overnight.
"I stand with Israel. A world with fewer nuclear weapons is a safer one for everyone. The autocratic and theocratic Iranian regime could launch nuclear weapons not only at Israel, but also U.S. mil more PR
Rep. Calvert Statement on Israeli Strikes On Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Calvert Statement on Israeli Strikes On Iran
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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations issued the following statement in support of Israel:
"Israel has taken the necessary steps to ensure their safety and survival. The extensive air strikes against Iran were targeted; intended to take out senior milita more PR
Rep. Craig Statement on EPA RVO Announcement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Statement on EPA RVO Announcement
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EAGAN, MN - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement on proposed volumes for the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs).
"Today's RVO proposal from EPA is a step in the right direction as we continue working to invest in homegrown biofuels, lower prices at more PR
Rep. Davis Issues Opening Statement at Worker & Family Support Subcommittee Hearing on Foster Youth (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Danny Davis, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support, issued the following opening statement on June 12, 2025, at a hearing titled "Aging Out is Not a Plan: Reimagining Futures for Foster Youth":
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Foster care should be a last resort. When foster care is necessary, we have a legal and moral obligation to act "in the best interests of the child". The best interest of children and more PR
Rep. Derek Tran on the Conflict Between Israel and Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Derek Tran on the Conflict Between Israel and Iran
Washington, DC - Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) released a statement in response to the conflict between Israel and Iran:
"As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am deeply concerned about the potential consequences of escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran having a nuclear weapon would be dangerous for the United States, Israel, more PR
Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Israel's Strike Against Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Israel's Strike Against Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to Israel's strike against Iran.
"I strongly support Israel's right to defend itself in the face of escalating threats from Iran, which is the world's foremost state sponsor of terrorism.
"President Trump and Secretary Rubio have made more PR
Rep. Foxx Issues Opening Remarks on Rescissions Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing to consider the Rescissions Act (H.R. 4):
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As prepared for delivery:
Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order.
Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider a single measure: H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025.
As the Speaker indicated early last more PR
Rep. Hoyle Statement on the Trump Administration's Assault of Senator Alex Padilla (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Hoyle Statement on the Trump Administration's Assault of Senator Alex Padilla
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For Immediate Release: June 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) was assaulted by unidentified federal agents for asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question during her press conference in Los Angele more PR
Rep. Jim Costa Denounces the Forcible Removal of Senator Alex Padilla (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Jim Costa Denounces the Forcible Removal of Senator Alex Padilla
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WASHINGTON - Representative Jim Costa (CA-21) issued the following statement after learning that Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly removed today in Los Angeles, California from a press conference held by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
"The forcible removal of Senator Alex Padilla from the press conference w more PR
Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on Israel's Preemptive Strikes on Iranian Nuclear and Military Targets (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on Israel's Preemptive Strikes on Iranian Nuclear and Military Targets
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Washington, D.C.-- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on Israel's strikes in Iran:
"I am closely monitoring the unfolding events in the Middle East after Israel launched preemptive, unilateral strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets.
"The Iran more PR
Rep. Neal Issues Opening Statement at Hearing With Treasury Secretary Bessent (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 11, 2025, at a hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Since Republicans reclaimed the power of a trifecta in Washington, we have seen nothing but an onslaught of unprecedented and irresponsible abuses of power. Whether it's been the Elon Musk led DOGE shadow operatio more PR
Rep. Pettersen Votes Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pettersen Votes Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation
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U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) voted against Republican legislation that would force our nation's capital's local law enforcement to cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This legislation is just the latest attempt by the Trump administration to weaponize law enforcement to carry out h more PR
Rep. Roy Releases Statement on Iran Attacks Against Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Roy Releases Statement on Iran Attacks Against Israel
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Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) released the following statement this afternoon:
"The recent attacks in Israel are a reminder of the stakes involved with defending one's national sovereignty and standing athwart the evils of the Iranian Regime and its dangerous promotion of terrorism and rad more PR
Rep. Smith statement in support of Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Smith statement in support of Israel
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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, issued the following statement in support of Israel:
"I join President Trump in making it absolutely clear that the United States stands with Israel--today and every day.
"I believe that there is no higher priority than protec more PR
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Poor Conditions at Delaney Hall, Food Shortages, Detainee Escapes (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Poor Conditions at Delaney Hall, Food Shortages, Detainee Escapes
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June 13, 2025
Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding substandard conditions at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, including food shortages, contaminated water, and physical weaknesses in the building structure which reportedly allowe more PR
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Trump Birthday Parade (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Trump Birthday Parade
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June 13, 2025
Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the America250 Commission and co-founder of the America250 Caucus, issued the following statement regarding Trump's birthday parade, and the decision to use the America250 brand to facilitate it:
"Since joining the United States Semiquincentennial Commission I more PR
Rep. Webster Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Webster Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran
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Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement on Israel's targeted strikes against Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
"The Iranian regime has time and again proven itself to be in opposition to U.S. interests, values, and security. After Iran ignored President Trump's 60 more PR
Reps. Chu, Cisneros, and Tran Demand Answers from Homeland Security and ICE After Being Illegally Denied Entry to Adelanto Detention Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Chu, Cisneros, and Tran Demand Answers from Homeland Security and ICE After Being Illegally Denied Entry to Adelanto Detention Facility
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31), and Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons condemning the agencies for unlawfully blocking their legally authoriz more PR
Reps. Cisneros, Chu, and Tran Demand Answers from Homeland Security and ICE After Being Illegally Denied Entry to Adelanto Detention Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Cisneros, Chu, and Tran Demand Answers from Homeland Security and ICE After Being Illegally Denied Entry to Adelanto Detention Facility
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) sent a letter (link is external) to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons condemning the agencies for unlawfully block more PR
Reps. Tran, Chu, and Cisneros Demand Answers From Homeland Security and ICE After Being Illegally Denied Entry to Adelanto Detention Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Tran, Chu, and Cisneros Demand Answers from Homeland Security and ICE After Being Illegally Denied Entry to Adelanto Detention Facility
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Derek Tran (CA-45), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Gil Cisneros (CA-31) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons condemning the agencies for unlawfully blocking their legally authorized oversig more PR
Republicans Advance Defense Bill That Abandons Our Allies, Undermines Our Military Readiness and Morale (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Republicans Advance Defense Bill that Abandons Our Allies, Undermines Our Military Readiness and Morale
WASHINGTON -- During today's House Appropriations Committee markup of the 2026 Defense funding bill, House Democrats fought against House Republicans' bill that undermines democracy at home and abroad and includes harmful more PR
Ricketts Issues Statement Following Renewable Fuels Standard Rulemaking on Renewable Volume Obligations (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Issues Statement Following Renewable Fuels Standard Rulemaking on Renewable Volume Obligations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Renewable Fuels Standard rulemaking noticing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027:
"President Trump and Administrator Zeldin h more PR
Risch Applauds Reversal of Flawed Biden-era Anti-Dam Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Risch Applauds Reversal of Flawed Biden-era Anti-Dam Agreement
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement today celebrating President Trump's move to undo the Biden administration's disastrous "Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative."
"The Biden administration's one-sided, backroom agreement blatantly disregarded the essential role the lower Snake River dams play more PR
Risch on Trump Executive Order to Mitigate Wildfire (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Risch on Trump Executive Order to Mitigate Wildfire
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement on President Trump's Executive Order Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response.
"Idahoans are all too familiar with catastrophic wildfires that devastate our communities every year," said Risch. "President Trump's actions to streamline federal regulations, str more PR
Rosen Joins Cortez Masto, Nevada Delegation, and Governor Lombardo To Demand Trump Administration Reverse Course on Nevada Job Corps Center Closure (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Cortez Masto, Nevada Delegation, and Governor Lombardo To Demand Trump Administration Reverse Course on Nevada Job Corps Center Closure
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Governor Joe Lombardo (R-NV), and Representatives Mark Amodei (R-NV-02), Steven Horsford (D-NV-04), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), and Susie Lee (D-NV-03) in dem more PR
Rulli Introduces GAMBLER Act to Allocate Hundreds of Millions to ICE (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Rulli Introduces GAMBLER Act to Allocate Hundreds of Millions to ICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-6) introduced the "Giving Alien Migrants Back through Lawful Excise Redistribution (GAMBLER) Act"--bold legislation that delivers a real solution to America's border crisis by redirecting existing federal wagering excise taxes to immigration enforcement. This bill m more PR
Schatz Condemns Forcible Removal Of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla By Federal Agents (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz Condemns Forcible Removal Of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla By Federal Agents
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) spoke on the Senate floor after U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was manhandled by federal agents for asking a question at a public press conference in his home state with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
"This is the stuff of dictatorships," more PR
Science, Space and Technology Committee Leaders Amo, Sykes Lead 64 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Keep Tracking Weather Disasters That Cause More Than $1 Billion in Damage (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Science, Space and Technology Committee Leaders Amo, Sykes Lead 64 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Keep Tracking Weather Disasters That Cause More Than $1 Billion in Damage
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Members Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Emilia Sykes (D-OH) led 64 Democratic colleagues in calling on the Acting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Laura Grimm to reinstate more PR
Scott, Takano, & Bonamici, Lead Letter Demanding EEOC Chair Address Gender Identity Discrimination (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Scott, Takano, & Bonamici, Lead Letter Demanding EEOC Chair Address Gender Identity Discrimination
WASHINGTON - In advance of the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Bostock v. Clayton Countywhere the Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of gender identity, Ranki more PR
Security for Americans and Our Allies (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
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Security for Americans and Our Allies
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This Saturday, Americans will observe the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army. Our military has evolved much over two and a half centuries through our struggles for independence, to preserve the Union, claim victory in two world wars, defend freedom, and confront terrorism. Ensuring our armed forces can continue to innovate to keep Americans more PR
Sen. Ossoff Successfully Presses USDA to Purchase Georgia-Grown Pecans (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Successfully Presses USDA to Purchase Georgia-Grown Pecans
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Washington, D.C. -- Following U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff's push, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is purchasing more Georgia pecans.
Earlier this year, Sen. Ossoff pressed USDA to support Georgia pecan growers. Now, following his push, USDA is announcing a $24 million investment This is an external link to support pecan g more PR
Sen. Wyden Urges Senate to Reject Rep. Long IRS Nomination Amid Corruption Claims (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, on June 12, 2025, urged the Senate to reject the nomination of ex-Rep. Billy Long to lead the Internal Revenue Service, citing a "rap-sheet" of alleged tax scams, corruption and cover-ups.
Wyden detailed accusations including implication in a bribery scheme, promotion of fake tax credits, and no-show jobs, stating, "It's one corruption bombshell after another." He emphasized the importance of fairness, independence, and ethics at the IRS.
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Senator Banks to Introduce Legislation to Protect Employees Who Dissent From Left-Wing Gender Ideology (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Senator Banks to Introduce Legislation to Protect Employees Who Dissent from Left-Wing Gender Ideology
WASHINGTON, D.C, - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act. Across the country, including in Indiana, employees have been wrongfully fired, penalized, and discriminated against in the workplace for dissenting from radical gender more PR
Senator Coons statement on Israeli strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senator Coons statement on Israeli strikes on Iran
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WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement in response to Israel's strikes against Iran's nuclear program:
"We do not yet know the full scope of Israel's military operation against Iran, the justification for striking on the eve of the Trump administration's latest negotiating session with Tehran, o more PR
Senator Markey Slams Trump EPA's Polluter-First Agenda and Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Slams Trump EPA's Polluter-First Agenda and Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
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Washington (June 12, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and a co-chair of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, today issued the following statement after Administrator Zeldin announced the Environmental Protection Agency ( more PR
Senator Markey, Health, Labor Leaders, Educators, Climate Advocates Host Virtual Teach-In on Trump Administration's Cuts to Critical Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey, Health, Labor Leaders, Educators, Climate Advocates Host Virtual Teach-In on Trump Administration's Cuts to Critical Funding
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Health Care and Food Justice Cuts | Climate and Education Cuts
Washington (June 12, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and the Environment and Public Works Committee, more PR
Senator Marshall Joins Senators Hawley and Lee in Introducing Legislation to Increase Penalties Against Criminal Flag Burners (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Joins Senators Hawley and Lee in Introducing Legislation to Increase Penalties Against Criminal Flag Burners
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Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined fellow Republican Senators Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) to introduce the Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act, which would enact sentencing enhancements for individu more PR
Senator Marshall: We Are Unleashing America's Energy Dominance (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: We Are Unleashing America's Energy Dominance
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Washington - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) applauded the announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard (RSF) volumes and percentage standards for 2026 and 2027, as well as to partially waive the 2025 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement and revise t more PR
Senator Murray Statement on Israel's Military Strikes Against Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Statement on Israel's Military Strikes Against Iran
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to Israel's recent military strikes against Iran:
"Israel's decision to attack Iran is a dangerous and unprecedented escalation, which endangers American servicemembers and more PR
Senator Murray Statement on Trump Decision to Withdraw From Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Statement on Trump Decision to Withdraw From Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the historic Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA) reached between the Federal Government and the Si more PR
Smith Statement on Proposed Volumes for Renewable Fuels Standard (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Smith Statement on Proposed Volumes for Renewable Fuels Standard
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Washington, DC -- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027.
"Today's announcement rightfully recognizes the key role biofuels play in American energy security," Sm more PR
Special Competitive Studies Project President Bajraktari Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Special Competitive Studies Project President Yll Bajraktari from a June 5, 2025, hearing entitled "The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence":
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Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Lynch, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to address you today. I am here to discuss the strategic role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing U.S. more PR
Special Events Congressional Task Force Announces Members Following Site Visit to Audi Field Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on June 12, 2025:
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Special Events Congressional Task Force Announces Members Following Site Visit to Audi Field Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, following a site visit to Audi Field, a location for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the House Committee on Homeland Security announced the Committee members who will serve on the "Task Force on E more PR
Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East
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Statement from Rep. Burchett on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East: "Iran cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. I trust President Trump's leadership to broker a deal that restores peace in the region and protects our allies."-- U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02)
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Original text here: https://burchett.house.gov/media/pre more PR
STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min On ICE in Orange County (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min On ICE in Orange County
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"Our office is closely tracking the reports of ICE today in Orange County, including in Irvine and Costa Mesa. I have personally been in contact with local city officials, police, and other leaders in those cities. At this point, we have been told that ICE raids in Irvine and Costa Mesa are limited to a small number of actions targeted at individuals more PR
STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min On The Conflict Between Israel And Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min On The Conflict Between Israel And Iran
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"Instead of fulfilling his promises to end the Russia-Ukraine war on day one and "bring peace to the Middle East," Donald Trump is busy cosplaying as a wartime President by illegally deploying U.S. troops into California neighborhoods and wasting taxpayer dollars to parade them through our nation's capital. Americans deserve a Preside more PR
Subcommittee on Energy Holds Hearing on the FY2026 Department of Energy Budget (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release:
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Subcommittee on Energy Holds Hearing on the FY2026 Department of Energy Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Energy Budget.
"Alongside Secretary Wright, the Committee on Energy and Commerce is working to unleash American more PR
Sullivan Chairs Hearing on Combatting Chinese & Russian IUU Fishing Threat (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Sullivan Chairs Hearing on Combatting Chinese & Russian IUU Fishing Threat
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WASHINGTON --U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, today chaired a hearing on the threat of foreign illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing to Alaska's fishermen and coastal communities. The hearing f more PR
The Republican Recap: Week of June 9, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Republican Recap: Week of June 9, 2025
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Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:
Cutting Waste and Fraud From Bloated Federal Spending
President Trump and House Republicans ran on the promise to combat bloated government spending by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. As part of this mission, the Department of Government Efficiency (D more PR
THOMPSON, VELAZQUEZ SEEK TO BLOCK IMMIGRATION FEDS FROM IDENTIFYING AS LOCAL POLICE (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON, VELAZQUEZ SEEK TO BLOCK IMMIGRATION FEDS FROM IDENTIFYING AS LOCAL POLICE
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Washington, D.C. - As the Trump Administration continues unconstitutional deportations, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) have introduced the Police not ICE Act of 2025 to prohibit immigration officers from wearing any clothing bearing the word "police." The bill would apply to entities more PR
Thune Statement on Israeli Airstrikes in Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune Statement on Israeli Airstrikes in Iran
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WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement:
"For too long, the mullahs in Iran have publicly aspired to wipe the only democracy in the Middle East off the face of the map via any means possible: funding and arming terror groups on Israel's borders, choking off international sea lanes, and mul more PR
Trump Signs Lummis-Sponsored Bill Terminating Ridiculous California EV Mandate (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Trump Signs Lummis-Sponsored Bill Terminating Ridiculous California EV Mandate
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Washington, D.C. -- Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement celebrating President Trump's signing of legislation she sponsored ending the Biden-era California Electrical Vehicle (EV) mandates.
"President Trump is delivering for Wyoming residents today by ending the Biden administration's un more PR
Two River Times article on fight against offshore wind'Grassroots Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Wind Farm Off Long Branch' (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Two River Times article on fight against offshore wind'Grassroots Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Wind Farm Off Long Branch'
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By Stephen Appezzato
- A coalition of environmental groups and fishing cooperatives has filed a federal lawsuit to block the construction of Empire Wind 1, the offshore wind farm that will be located about 19 miles east of Long Branch.
The groups, Clean Ocean Action (COA), Prote more PR
Velazquez Introduces Bill to Prohibit ICE Agents from Concealing Identity During Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Velazquez Introduces Bill to Prohibit ICE Agents from Concealing Identity During Enforcement
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) introduced the No Masks for ICE Act to bar Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing facial coverings during enforcement actions and requiring them to wear clothing displaying their name and affiliation with ICE.
The bill com more PR
VIDEO: Reps. Gomez, Lofgren, and California Delegation Members Condemn Sen. Padilla's Forcible Removal From DHS Presser (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Reps. Gomez, Lofgren, and California Delegation Members Condemn Sen. Padilla's Forcible Removal From DHS Presser
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and members of the California congressional delegation held an emergency press conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to condemn the Trump administration's forc more PR
Wagner Statement on Israeli Preemptive Strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Wagner Statement on Israeli Preemptive Strikes on Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement in response to Israel's preemptive strikes on Iran:
"I wholeheartedly support Israel defending its people and nation. The United States must unequivocally stand with the Israeli people as they fight for their right to exist. Our alliance is resolute, and will more PR
Warner, Colleagues Question President Trump over Decision to Fire NTSB Vice Chair (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Colleagues Question President Trump over Decision to Fire NTSB Vice Chair
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) wrote to President Trump questioning his administration's decision to remove National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Vice more PR
Warner, Kaine, & Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine, & Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and their Senate colleagues urged U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program following the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals de more PR
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Joins 'What A Day' Podcast, Talks Trump Administration's Immigration Raids, Disgraceful Conduct Towards Sen. Padilla (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Joins 'What A Day' Podcast, Talks Trump Administration's Immigration Raids, Disgraceful Conduct Towards Sen. Padilla
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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Crooked Media's Jane Coaston on What A Day Podcast, to condemn the Trump administration's disgraceful conduct towards Senator Alex Padilla, break down the lawlessness of President Donald Trump's deci more PR
Welch Spotlights How Trump Administration's Attacks on Food Aid Programs Exacerbate Global Hunger (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Spotlights How Trump Administration's Attacks on Food Aid Programs Exacerbate Global Hunger
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, this week joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, for a more PR
Welch, Colleagues Introduce Legislative Package to Improve Medicaid for Kids, Seniors, and Families (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch, Colleagues Introduce Legislative Package to Improve Medicaid for Kids, Seniors, and Families
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As Republican Bill Takes Away Health Care from Millions of Americans, Senate Democrats Offer Common Sense Improvements to Medicaid and Empower Federal Watchdogs to Fight Real Fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, this week joined Ranking Member more PR
Westerman Applauds Presidential Actions on Columbia River (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Westerman Applauds Presidential Actions on Columbia River
This week, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum titled "Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin," which overturns the Biden administration's actions that harmed local communities by threatening to eliminate hydrop more PR
What They Are Saying: Support Grows for the Senate Agriculture Committee's Budget Reconciliation Title (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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What They Are Saying: Support Grows for the Senate Agriculture Committee's Budget Reconciliation Title
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry's budget reconciliation title delivers critical investments for rural America. Agriculture leaders from across the country are applauding the Senate pa more PR
Wilson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Syria Caesar Civilian Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Wilson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Syria Caesar Civilian Protection Act
Washington, DC - Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Marlin Stutzman (R-IN), Lou Correa (D-CA), Jack Bergman (R-MI), and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced bipartisan legislation repealing the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) joined as an Origi more PR
Wyden Statement on Israel and Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Statement on Israel and Iran
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For Immediate Release
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement in response to Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iranian retaliation:
"Iran's nuclear ambitions are a threat to peace and stability and I support Israel's right to defend itself from these threats. I call on the Trump administration to commit more PR
Wyden Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Pull out of the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Pull out of the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
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Oregon senator: "Donald Trump proves yet again his irrational preference for litigation and mindless destruction of actual achievements like this settlement agreement"
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's decision th more PR
Wyden, Merkley, Markey, Schumer Release Data Detailing Hundreds of Rural Hospitals Across U.S. at Risk Due to Republican Health Care Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley, Markey, Schumer Release Data Detailing Hundreds of Rural Hospitals Across U.S. at Risk Due to Republican Health Care Cuts
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Data shows Oregon hospitals in Silverton, Seaside, Madras, and Hermiston among more than 300 rural hospitals nationwide at disproportionate risk of closure, conversion, or service reductions
Washington (June 12, 2025) - U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley (both more PR
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