WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns Trump Admin's Termination of TPS for Cameroon, Calls for Special Humanitarian Parole * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Trump administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon, warning that the move places thous more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Derek Tran is feeling the Bern: Becoming California's Next AOC * Democrat Derek Tran is recycling the radical playbook of Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and progressive liberal activist groups that prioritize the protection of illegal immigrants over Californians. While law enforcement works to remove child predators and dangerous criminals from California, Tran is protecting the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Introduces Legislation to Protect Domestic Workers * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is today leading 104 Members of Congress in reintroducing the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. The groundbreaking legislation will finally extend common workplace rights and protections to the 2.2 million domestic workers in the United States, who are currently excluded from  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Schakowsky and Over 20 Colleagues Send Letters to Potential Purchasers of 23andMe Holding Co. Asking for Data Privacy and Consumer Protection Commitments * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) led concerned colleagues in a letter to Leonard S. Schleifer, CEO of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Anne Wojcicki,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 7 -- People's Action issued the following statement: * * * People's Action Condemns Trump Crackdown in L.A., Demands Release of Abducted and Detained Community Members "Every person who values our freedoms-regardless of who you voted for-must demand an end to these abductions and that all of our community members be returned home."-Sulma Arias, People's Action * WASHINGTON, D.C.-People's Action released the following statement from Executive Director Sulma Arias toni more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-PA, has introduced the Tax Fairness for Workers Act aimed at enhancing financial relief for employees by allowing them to claim tax deductions for union dues and unreimbursed job-related expenses. This legislation is designed to support workers by alleviating some of their financial burdens, particularly in a time when the cost of living continues to rise. The Tax Fairness for Workers Act proposes significant amendments to the Internal Revenue Code o more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Rosa Delauro, D-CT, has introduced the American Family Act, a new legislative measure aimed at amending the Internal Revenue Code to establish a refundable child tax credit with monthly advance payments. This proposal seeks to alleviate financial pressures on families by providing direct financial support to help with childcare costs, ultimately enhancing the well-being of children across the United States. By enabling families to receive monthly payments, the Ameri more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-PA, has introduced the Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025, a significant piece of legislation aimed at amending the Internal Revenue Code to expand and permanently enhance the earned income credit (EIC). The bill proposes to lower the minimum eligibility age for the credit, increase the credit amounts, and make adjustments for inflation, thereby providing more financial relief to low to moderate-income workers. The earned income credit is designed to boo more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-WA, has introduced the Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act, aimed at extending vital immigration benefits to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence. The legislation seeks to alleviate the burdens often faced by non-citizen victims seeking protection under existing U.S. laws. This comprehensive bill is designed to streamline the immigration process for vulnerable survi more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-IL, has introduced the Federal Firearm Licensee Act aimed at modernizing the business practices associated with the sale of firearms in the United States. This comprehensive bill seeks to strengthen regulations governing firearm dealers, enhance safety measures, and improve accountability within the industry. The Federal Firearm Licensee Act is particularly motivated by the need to address longstanding gaps in firearm regulation, with federal laws that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Timothy Kennedy, D-NY, has introduced the VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act to safeguard federal funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and to prevent personnel layoffs within the agency. This legislation aims to ensure that the VA can maintain its pivotal services to veterans without the threat of budget cuts or workforce reductions in the coming years. The bill is motivated by ongoing concerns regarding the stability and efficacy of the VA, parti more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. April Mcclain Delaney, D-MD, has introduced the Deafblind DATA Act, legislation aimed at requiring the Bureau of the Census to gather information on individuals experiencing both hearing and vision loss. This bill seeks to address the unique challenges faced by the deafblind community by establishing an accurate dataset to ensure they receive adequate support and resources. The Deafblind DATA Act highlights a significant gap in the current census data collection  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Donald Norcross, D-NJ, has introduced the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act, legislation aimed at ending tax subsidies for employer efforts to influence employees regarding labor organizations and collective actions. This bill intends to promote fair labor practices by eliminating financial incentives for employers who intervene in workers' decisions about union participation. The proposed legislation stems from a growing concern over employers' influence in labor  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Donald Norcross, D-NJ, has introduced the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act aimed at securing the rights of public employees to organize, engage in collective bargaining, and act concertedly with the goal of safeguarding public interests and promoting seamless commercial activity. This proposed legislation emerges in response to heightened concerns over workers' rights in the public sector, especially as many public employees face restrictive measures regardin more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-MA, has introduced the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act, aimed at addressing and dismantling structural racism and police violence through robust public health research and initiatives. The bill seeks to establish a National Center on Antiracism and Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This center would recognize racism as a public health crisis and advance knowledge about how racism negatively affects health outcomes more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-MA, has introduced the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act aimed at reallocating federal funds from police presence in schools to provide evidence-based, trauma-informed services focused on the needs of marginalized students, ultimately to improve academic outcomes. The legislation responds to rising concerns about the criminalization of youth, particularly among Black, Latino, and LGBTQI+ students. Over the past decades, the presence of  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-MA, has introduced the Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 to combat exclusionary discipline practices in schools, particularly those disproportionately affecting students of color. This legislation seeks to reform disciplinary policies to ensure that no student is pushed out of educational environments due to excessive or discriminatory disciplinary measures. The bill aims to address the harmful effects of punitive discipline, which often targets marginali more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Robert Scott, D-VA, has introduced the Raise the Wage Act of 2025, a significant legislative effort aimed at increasing the federal minimum wage over the next few years. The proposed legislation seeks to gradually raise the minimum wage from its current level to $17 per hour by 2030, while also addressing wage standards for tipped employees and those under 20 years old. The bill implements a series of incremental increases, starting with a raise to $9.50 an hour upon more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-NV, has introduced the Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2025, a measure aimed at amending title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit machinegun conversion devices and illegal modifications of semiautomatic firearms. The bill seeks to close loopholes that have allowed individuals to convert these firearms to function similarly to machine guns, enhancing their rate of fire and posing increased risks to public safety. The motivation behind this l more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-NY, has introduced the Fair Taxation of Digital Assets in Puerto Rico Act aimed at modifying the Internal Revenue Code to better accommodate the unique economic conditions faced by Puerto Rican residents engaged in digital asset activities. This legislation seeks to exempt income derived from various digital asset activities from being classified as sourced within Puerto Rico, thereby fostering a more favorable economic environment. The proposed bi more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Legislation to Save Vital NIH Research Grants * June 12, 2025 Includes protecting funding for research into cancer, HIV, and Alzheimer's disease Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman led 40 of her colleagues in introducing legislation to protect vital research being conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Preventing Halting of Act more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Doggett and Ocasio-Cortez Urge DOJ To Investigate New Allegations That UnitedHealth is Endangering Patients to Maximize Profits from Medicare Advantage Program * Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Ocasio-Cortez and Doggett Urge DOJ To Investigate New Allegations That UnitedHealth is Endangering Patients to Maximize Profits from Medicare Advantage Program * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to expand its reported investigat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Ocasio-Cortez and Over 20 Colleagues Send Letters to Potential Purchasers of 23andMe Holding Co. Asking for Data Privacy and Consumer Protection Commitments * WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) led concerned colleagues in a letter to Leonard S. Schleifer, CEO of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Anne Wojcicki, Founder of TTAM R more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, VELAZQUEZ SEEK TO BLOCK IMMIGRATION FEDS FROM IDENTIFYING AS LOCAL POLICE * 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

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez and Thompson Seek to Block Immigration Feds from Identifying as Local Police * Washington, DC - As the Trump Administration continues unconstitutional deportations, Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) 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 entiti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Leads NY House Democrats in Urging Passage of New York for All Act * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) led nine members of New York's Congressional delegation in a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie urging the immediate passage of the New York for All Act. The legislation would p more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 10 -- Webster University issued the following Webster in the News wrap up for June 9, 2025: * * * Bill Hall Quoted by Numerous Media Outlets Adjunct Professor Bill Hall was interviewed by Newsweek about the chances that Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could run for President of the United States. He also was quoted in Newsweek about the latest favorability polls for the President of the United States. That quote was also used in a second story in Newsweek.  more PR