WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act" PASSES * Washington, D.C. (June 23, 2025) - Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett's bill "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act" passed on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, non-governmental organizations (NGO's) have been directly and indirectly funding the Taliban's regime through financ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * "The Constitution Is Not a Suggestion": Whip Clark Slams Postponement of Classified Iran Briefing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) to condemn Republicans' last-minute postponement of a bicameral, bipartisan briefing on its unauthorized military strike against I more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * After Pressure From Social Security War Room, SSA Confirms Has Not Recategorized Employees as "Schedule F" * Warren underscores concerns with potential reclassification of Social Security workers to on strip civil service protections, pave way for mass firings Text of SSA Response (PDF) | Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - In a response to a recent letter from U.S. Senators Elizab more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Demands Answers from Trump Administration on Deportations of U.S. Veterans * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem demanding answers regarding the administration's deportation of veterans and servicemembers, including an Ira more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At Dobbs Anniversary Press Conference, Senator Murray Slams Republican Efforts to Rip Away Abortion Access, Vows to Keep Fighting Back * WATCH : SENATOR MURRAY'S REMARKS Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delive more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Washington, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Baumgartner Leads Bicameral Push to Keep Spokane NIOSH Research Facility Open WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-5) led a bicameral oversight letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., urging the Trump administration to preserve the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Spokane Research Laboratory (NIOSH SRL). The let more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran * Washington, D.C. -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on the U.S. airstrikes on Iran: "For the sake of U.S. national security and the future of the Middle East, I have long believed that the Iranian regime cannot acquire a nuclear weapon. "President Trump s more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On Fifth Straight Increase In Virginia's Unemployment Rate * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves as the top House Democrat on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, today expressed rising concern over Virginia's economy, after monthly data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that the Commonwealth's unemployment rate had risen for the fifth consecutive month. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, King Call on VA's Office of Inspector General to Investigate Trump VA's Chaotic Contract Cancellations * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Angus King are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General to launch an investigation into the Trump Admin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on June 23, 2025: * * * Blumenthal, King Call on VA's Office of Inspector General to Investigate Trump VA's Chaotic Contract Cancellations Senators call for VA's top watchdog to launch investigation after VA spotlight forum and Senate VA Committee Minority staff's analysis reveal Collins canceled contracts providing services to veterans and support more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: * * * Blumenthal, Senators Demand Trump Administration Explain "Disturbing" Secret Hospital Guideline Changes [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today led a group of 26 of his colleagues to demand the Trump Administration's Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) explain more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Blunt Rochester, Hirono, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Answers on Trump's Rescission of EMTALA Abortion Care Guidance, Urge HHS to Reverse Decision The Trump Administration's rescission of EMTALA guidance that reaffirmed nationwide access to emergency abortion care puts patients' lives in jeopardy and sows chaos for hospitals and providers across the country * Washington, DC -  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Budget Committee Members Champion the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in Op-Eds WASHINGTON, D.C. - This month, Republican members of the House Budget Committee championed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act through a series of op-eds published nationwide. Members highlighted how this transformative legislation delivers the largest tax cuts for families  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter nominates President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today sent a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee nominating President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his historic role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and preventing the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, Iran, from obtaini more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Beatty, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Empower Women in Abusive Situations * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06), Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Financial Empowerment and Protection Act, legislation to remove barriers to the financial insights often necessary for people to leave abusive relationships  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Bost Hosts Hearing with Innovators in the Transition from Military to Civilian Life Space to Improve the TAP Program Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the full committee's oversight hearing to listen to organizations wh more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Hill: We Can Fight To Open Markets And Break Down Non-Tariff Barriers While Achieving Solid Economic Growth Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding the Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report hearing. Read Chairman Hill's opening remarks as prepared for de more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on CENTCOM and EUCOM Nominees * Watch Video Here WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led a hearing to consider the nominations of two senior military officers to lead U.S. Central Command, and U.S. European Command. In his opening remarks, Chairman Wicker praised our service members for the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on the Opportunities Presented by the Domestic Production of Rare Earth Minerals WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled, "Securing America's Mineral Future: Unlocking the Economic Value Beneath Our Fee more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fong Applauds Bureau of Land Management for effort to reopen oil and gas leasing in Central California * CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. - Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is applauding the Bureau of Land Management for their effort to reopen oil and gas leasing in central California. "My district in California's Central Valley is the energy capital of California -- producing 70% of our state's  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Calls on President Trump to Save the American Workforce * Pushes President to Issue Executive Order that Helps Struggling South Texas Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that he has called on President Trump to save the American workforce by sending a letter urging executive action to help struggling businesses in South Texas a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Blasts Florida and Trump Administration for "Alligator Alcatraz," Calls Detention Center a Cruel Spectacle * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) issued a statement condemning President Donald Trump's Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, for announcing plans to redirect FEMA funds -- meant for disaster response and recovery -- toward  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Statement on Ceasefire Ending the 12-Day War * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, formally concluding the 12-Day War: "This moment marks a turning point in the history of the Middle E more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Statement On Election to Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after House Democrats selected him to serve as Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee. He was elected by a vote of 150-63. "I am honored to have been chosen by my colleagues to serve as Ranking more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after President Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a full ceasefire. "President Trump did what had to be done," said Congressman Van Drew. "Iran with a nuclear weapon would be dangerous for America, and he took decisive a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Congressman Williams Introduces Two Bills to Restore Economic Freedom, Regulatory Certainty, and Energy Market Integrity WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), introduced the Fuel Emissions Freedom Act and the Stop the Subsidized Green Energy Scam Act. These bills will restore regulatory sanity, protect taxpayers, and defend free-market principles in both the a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Congratulates Congressman Robert Garcia on Election to Lead Oversight Democrats in the 119th Congress * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released the following statement after Congressman Robert Garcia (D-CA-42) was elected to lead Committee Democrats as the Ranking Member: "I j more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Votes to Advance Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement today after voting against a motion to table H. Res. 537, Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors : "Today I voted to advance Articles of Impeachment agains more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Leads Amendments to protect Americans' Privacy, Ensure Safe Baby Formula, and Address the Threat of Bird Flu * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Norma Torres led three amendments during the Appropriations Committee Markup of the FY2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Bill, offering critical amendments to safeguard tens of millions of Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Lauds Pres. Trump's Approval of Eagle Pass Bridge Expansion Permit * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today applauded President Trump's approval of the City of Eagle Pass permit application to expand the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry (POE) located along the U.S.-Mexico border, which authorizes the addition of a six-lane bridge span adjacent to the existing bridge and in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES TO TABLE IMPEACHMENT ARTICLES * WASHINGTON -- Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) released the following statement: "I've voted to impeach President Trump four times when Democrats were in control, with no success," Correa said. "Let's focus on changing Washington, let's take back the House. That's making real change." *** Original text here: https://correa.house.gov/news/ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Smith Applaud Trump Administration for Commitment to Pro-Ag Trade Policies * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Representative Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. The letter commends the administration for th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Helps Introduce Key Reproductive Rights Bills on Three-Year Anniversary of Dobbs Decision * After Roe v. Wade was overturned, millions have lost access to reproductive health care and extreme Republicans are pushing even further. Today, on the three-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, Representative Sharice Davids joined her colleagues to int more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Statement on Third Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Ruling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), Co-Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, released the following statement on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling. "Three years ago today, the Supreme Court took the unprecede more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Bicameral Spotlight Forum With State AGs On Democrats' Legal Fight Against Trump's Lawslessness WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a bicameral spotlight forum entitled "Defendin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Protecting Americans From Cartels During his opening, Durbin highlighted the fact the Trump Administration has diverted resources from agencies that prevent and investigate cartel activities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Durbin Questions State Attorneys General At Bicameral Spotlight Forum On Democrats' Legal Fight Against Trump's Lawlessness WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned state Attorneys General at a bicameral spotlight forum entitled "Defending the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On The Third Anniversary Of The Dobbs Ruling * June 24, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the third anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court: "Today marks a sad anniversary. Three years ago, the Suprem more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Durbin Statement On The Third Anniversary Of The Dobbs Ruling WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the third anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court: "Today marks more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Durbin Statement On Whistleblower Disclosures By Erez Reuveni On Emil Bove's Nomination To Be Circuit Court Judge WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement regarding the whistleblower disclosures of Mr. Erez Reuveni, forme more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Every Survivor Deserves a Way Out: Beatty's Financial Access Bill Offers One * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL-06), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Financial Empowerment and Protection Act, legislation to remove barriers to the financial information and access often necessary for people to leave abusive rel more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Figures Speaks on House Floor to Urge Republicans Not to Cut SNAP and Medicaid * WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) spoke on the House Floor to oppose the Republicans' plan to significantly cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits for millions of Americans, including people who live in Alabama's 2 nd Congressional District. Watch Rep. Figures' floor statement on YouTube (link is exter more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Financial Services Committee Hosts Fed Chair Jerome Powell Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), hosted Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to give an update on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook. On the strength of the economy: "Four months into the Trump Administrati more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Military Action in Iran and Escalating Nuclear Threat * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), Congress' only PhD physicist, issued the following statement: "Make no mistake: We are in this situation because of President Trump's careless decision to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal during his first term. Under that agreement, we maintained adequate oversight more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Garcia, Ocasio-Cortez, DeGette Send Letter Urging HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Cease Sharing Non-citizen Medicaid Data with Immigration Enforcement Officials * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Diana DeGette (CO-01), who serves as ranking member for the Subcommittee on Health on the Energy and Commerce Committee, le more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On The Third Anniversary Of The Dobbs Decision * Today, on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "Three years ago, the conservative majority on the Supreme Court overturned women's rights to bodily autonomy, privacy, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Helps Relaunch National Security Task Force to Ensure America Remains Leader of the Free World * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a former intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve for over a decade and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, helped relaunch the Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force alongside House Democra more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Slams Trump Administration's Decision to Rescind Roadless Rule That Strips Protections of Millions of Acres of America's National Forests WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on U.S. Department of more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan, Senate Democrats Demand Trump Withdraw Military Forces from Los Angeles * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that President Trump immediately withdraw all military forces from Los Angeles and cease threats to deploy the National Guard or ac more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) to urge the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, following a Fift more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes, Meeks, Smith Introduce War Powers Resolution to Cease U.S. Hostilities on Iran * Washington, DC - Representatives Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today introduced a War Powers Resolution to order the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Himes, Meeks, Smith Statement on Unacceptable Cancellation of Middle East Briefing Washington, DC - Representatives Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Marks 33rd Anniversary of Father's Murder by Introducing Critical Legislation to fund Community Violence Intervention * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today marked the 33rd anniversary of his father's murder by reintroducing his Break the Cycle of Violence Act. The legislation, which has 82 original co-sponsors, would provide $6.5 billion in evidence-based communit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Himes, Smith Statement on Unacceptable Cancellation of Middle East Briefing * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, toda more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Smith, Himes Introduce War Powers Resolution to Cease U.S. Hostilities on Iran * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Opening Remarks During Full Committee Markup of Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), delivered opening remarks at the House Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Bill. Below is a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH REVIEWS VETERANS AFFAIRS BUDGET CHALLENGES TO INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS, TIMELY ACCESS TO VA CARE * VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith and VA Secretary Collins Discuss Budgetary Challenges. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today questioned Veteran Affairs Secretary Douglas A. Collins on how the Trump administration will tackle persistent infrastructure backlogs and d more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed: Don't fall for the lies about the GOP's plan for Medicaid: We're actually STRENGTHENING it WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following op-ed by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared in the New York Post this week. In Case You Missed It: "President D more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * ICYMI: CURTIS TALKS CEASE-FIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND IRAN WITH CNN'S KAITLAN COLLINS Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) last night appeared on The Source with Kaitlan Collins on CNN to discuss the Trump Administration's announcement of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Iran, as well as the broader implications for peace in the Middle East. During the exchange, Curti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Delaware Bar Journal, Senator Coons urges First State lawyers to uphold rule of law in the face of administration attacks * WILMINGTON, Del. - In case you missed it, The Journal of the Delaware State Bar Association published a piece from U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) where he thanked Delaware lawyers for upholding their commitment to the rule of law and urged them to continue fi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lujan Joins MSNBC to Defend Senator Padilla, Call Out GOP Silence and Demand Accountability * 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

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Murkowski Joins Bipartisan Group of Appropriators Urging Labor Department to Reverse Closure of Job Corps Centers * Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair of the Appropriations Committee, and Jack Reed (D-RI) in sending a letter to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, urging the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Applauds Release of More Than $9.4 Million to Help Improve Water for Disadvantaged Communities, Small Towns and Private Wells * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded the release of more than $9.4 million from a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: NH Delegation Applauds Release of More Than $9.4 Million to Help Improve Water for Disadvantaged Communities, Small Towns, and Private Wells * Funding is New Hampshire's FY 2025 allocation from the $5 billion bipartisan infrastructure law program Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH), a lead negotiator of the water provisions in the bipartisan infrast more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Shaheen, New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Applaud Release of More Than $9.4 Million to Help Improve Water for Disadvantaged Communities, Small Towns and Private Wells * **Funding is New Hampshire's FY 2025 allocation from the $5 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a lead negotiator of the water provisions in t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Jordan, McClintock, and Biggs Open Inquiry into Activist Groups Funding LA Riots with Taxpayer Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH); Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock (R-CA); and Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Chairman Andy  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Highlight Trump Administration Hypocrisy on National Debt While It Guts IRS, Pushes Giant Tax Cuts for Billionaires * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Angus King (I-ME), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Billy Long regarding the hypocrisy of their  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Stanton: Arizona Teachers, Firefighters, Police Officers & Other Middle-Class Workers Will See Higher Costs Under Trump's Tax and Tariff Plans * Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04) are sounding the alarm about how the middle-class workers who make up the backbone of our country--police officers, firefighters, teachers, retail workers and more--will all face highe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Daines, colleagues to Trump admin: New trade deals can benefit American farmers, energy producers and manufacturers * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) and 53 other lawmakers in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Roll more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Blumenthal Call for Investigation into Cancelled Contracts Impacting Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC) Ranking Member Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General to launch an investigation into the Trump Administration's controversial, unilateral more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Announcement of Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement (link is external) of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. "Responsible leadership requires de-escalation, not inflaming tensions that could lead to a prolonged conflict," said Larson. "I am glad to see President Trump and hi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Law Enforcement Officers Expose Cartel Threats and National Security Concerns During Senate Judiciary Hearing WASHINGTON - In response to questioning today from Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), special agents highlighted the dangers law enforcement officers face in the fight against cartels, as well as the ca more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CANCELING CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING ON IRAN * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Trump administration has incomprehensibly cancelled the bipartisan briefing scheduled today in the House of Representatives related to the situation in the Middle East. They have also failed to hol more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CANCELING CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING ON IRAN * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Trump administration has incomprehensibly cancelled the bipartisan briefing scheduled today in the House of Representatives related to the situation in the Middle East. They have also failed to hold a classified Gang of Eig more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he criticized the Rubber Stamp Republicans for not standing up for the American people while Donald Trump unleashes chaos, cruelty and corruption. LEADER JEFFRIES : Good afternoon, eve more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WHAT IS THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RUNNING AWAY FROM?" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar where they demanded that the American people receive answers from the Trump administration on how they plan to avoid another deadly war in the Middle  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WHAT IS THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RUNNING AWAY FROM?" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar where they demanded that the American people receive answers from the Trump administration on how they plan to avoid another deadly war in the Middle East. LEADER JEFFRIES :  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces Accountability Reporting for NATO Freeloaders * WASHINGTON - As NATO convenes today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation addressing inadequate burden sharing among the United States' allies and NATO member nations. The Allied Burden Sharing Report Act and the NATO Burden Sharing Report Act would incentivize delinquent nations to contribute their fair share for defense measu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran * Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities: "Americans have made it clear they do not want to be dragged into another endless war in the Middle East. Yet President Trump went against the American people without sharing any evidence to prove these militar more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell on American Leadership; Standing with Israel and Ukraine * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered remarks on the Senate floor today regarding U.S. national security interests in standing with Israel, supporting Ukraine, and investing sufficiently in our own defense. Prepar more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Meeks, Himes, Smith Statement on Unacceptable Cancellation of Middle East Briefing Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Serv more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Joins Sanctions Bill Pressuring Russia Towards Peace in Ukraine * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) signed onto the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill to increase sanctions against Russia in response to its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. The bill is led in the U.S. House by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05),  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Democratic Caucus Introduce Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide on 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today, on the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, joined the e more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement on Dobbs Anniversary * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) issued the following statement on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion: "Three years ago today, six Justices on the Supreme Court issued a decision tha more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Neal Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision WASHINGTON, DC-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: "Three years ago, Trump's Supreme Co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Kim, Kaine Announce Amendment to War Powers Resolution to Underscore Continued U.S. Assistance for Israel's Self-Defense After Repeated Attacks by Iran * Senators announce amendment to War Powers resolution curbing President Trump's ability to continue offensive strikes on Iran to clarify that defensive aid against Iranian strikes would not be constrained by the resolution Do more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * On 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Baldwin, Blumenthal, and Murray Lead Senate Dems in a Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Patty Murray (D-WA) led the entire Senate Democratic caucus in introducing the Women's Health  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * On 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Blunt Rochester Joins Baldwin, Blumenthal, and Murray on Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide Women's Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman's right to choose and toward a national abortion ban * Washington, DC - On the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturn more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * On 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Murray, Baldwin, and Blumenthal Lead Senate Dems in a Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide * Women's Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman's right to choose and toward a national abortion ban Washington, D.C. -- Today, on the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * On Anniversary of Dobbs Ruling, Shaheen and Hassan Renew Legislation to Guarantee Women's Reproductive Rights * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today joined a group of Senators to reintroduce the Women's Health Protection Act. The legislation would guarantee a woman's right to access an abortion--and the right of an abortion provider to deliver more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * On Anniversary of Dobbs Ruling, Shaheen and Hassan Renew Legislation to Guarantee Women's Reproductive Rights * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today joined a group of Senators to reintroduce the Women's Health Protection Act. The legislation would guarantee a woman's right to access an abortion--and the right of an abortion provider to deliver  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Being Overturned, Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, on the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in introducing the Women's Health Protection Act to enshrine Roe protections in federal law and restore women's reproduct more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * On Third Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reintroduces Legislation To Protect a Woman's Right To Travel for Health Care * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) reintroduced the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * On Third Anniversary of Dobbs, Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide * Women's Health Protection Act comes as the Trump admin and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman's right to choose, push backdoor national abortion ban WASHINGTON - Today, on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe, U.S. Senators Jo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * On Third Anniversary of Overturn of Roe v. Wade, Welch Joins Senate Democrats in Introducing Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and the entire Senate Democratic ca more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * On Third Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Padilla Joins Senate Democrats in Introducing Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide * Women's Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans escalate attacks on reproductive freedom and advance a national abortion ban WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Leads 'Make America Safe Again' Resolution * Designates June 24th as Public Safety Awareness Day WASHINGTON -- Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT) introduced a resolution to designate June 24th as Public Safety Awareness Day, reaffirming the federal government's duty to uphold law and order. The resolution recognizes public safety as a core responsibility, encourages community-based crime prevent more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * OWENS: Pass the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' and deliver school choice to every child in every zip code * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Education and Workforce Committee Vice Chair Burgess Owens (R-UT) published a new op-ed in Deseret News making the case for the One Big Beautiful Bill's school choice provisions. In the piece, Rep. Owens outlines how the bill will build on Utah's proven education freedom model and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Condemns Trump Administration's Unlawful Withholding of Federal Funding Over Immigration Policy * WATCH : Padilla slams Trump Administration's dangerous overreach that is harming American communities WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed a spotlight hearing entitled, "Defending the Rights of the People: States and more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Pallone Opening Remarks at HHS Budget Hearing with Secretary Kennedy Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee hearing on "The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget:" For the past six months,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on Cancelation of Bipartisan Classified Member Briefing * Washington, D.C. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Trump Administration's cancelation of a bipartisan classified Member briefing on Israel-Iran: "The decision of this Administration to withhold intelligence and cancel today's scheduled bipartisan classified Member briefing -- which w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Praise Pours in for Ernst Bill to Unleash Domestic Manufacturing * WASHINGTON - Support continues to pour in from small manufacturers in Iowa and across the country for Senator Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act that doubles the loan limit for Small Business Administration (SBA) manufacturing loans. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Ernst's bill  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Statement on 'Roadless Rule' Rescission * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement: "Once again, President Trump is launching a dangerous attack on our public lands. This disastrous decision puts millions of acres of forests on the chopping block to serve his billionaire cro more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Statement on 'Roadless Rule' Rescission Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement: "Once again, President Trump is launching a dangerous attack on our public lands. This disastrous decision puts millions o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Jamie Raskin's Statement on DOJ Whistleblower Disclosure Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Committee received the protected whistleblower disclosure of Erez Reuveni, formerly the Acting Deputy Director of the Offi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Attacks on Judicial Independence Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Trump's Weakening of the U.S.'s Ability to Combat Antisemitism Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Oversight hearing on how Republicans are weaponizing ant more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Readout of Senators Shaheen and Coons Meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte THE HAGUE - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Defense Approp more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Readout of Senators Shaheen and Coons Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy THE HAGUE - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, and Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Defense Appropr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hoyle Statement on Vote to Table Impeachment * For Immediate Release: June 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after her vote on today's motion to table impeachment: "My position on the strikes in Iran has been clear. My constituents, regardless of party, do not want to send their children or their tax dollars to another fore more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pettersen Joins Bipartisan War Powers Resolution * Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) joined two War Powers resolutions reaffirming that only Congress - as outlined in the Constitution - has the authority to declare war, while ensuring the U.S. retains the ability to defend itself from an imminent threat. "These resolutions reaffirm what our Constitution makes very c more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smith Statement on Trump Ordering U.S. Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities * WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump ordering the U.S. military to conduct military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. "I condemn in the strongest  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Announces Leadership on National Security Task Force * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) announced today that he will serve as Co-Chair of the Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force alongside Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11). The National Security Task Force will continue to engage exper more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Joins Democratic Veteran Colleagues to Assert Congressional Authority Over War Powers * Washington, DC - Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined members of the Democratic Veterans Caucus in a letter to President Trump calling for a War Powers Resolution following a unilateral attack on Iranian nuclear facilities without Congressional notification or approval. The letter h more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Jackson and Krishnamoorthi Demand ICE Transparency at Chicago South Loop Facility * CHICAGO, IL - Congressmen Jonathan L. Jackson and Raja Krishnamoorthi are demanding immediate transparency and accountability from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following their denied attempt to conduct an oversight visit at the South Loop ICE facility in Chicago. In a joint letter  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Salinas, Ansari Statement on the Trump Administration's Decision to Rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule * Washington, DC - Today, Reps. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) issued a joint statement on the Trump Administration's decision to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule : "We are deeply disappointed by the Trump Administration's damaging decision to roll back critical environmental prote more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Highlights Louisiana Family-Owned Energy Business Relying on OBBB Passage * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and their constituents to discuss the once-in-a-generation impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Leader Scalise introduced  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Highlights Louisiana Family-Owned Energy Business Relying on OBBB Passage * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and their constituents to discuss the once-in-a-generation impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Leader Scalise introduce more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz: Nobody Wants Republican Tax Bill That Will Hurt Millions Of Americans, Still Time To Stop It * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) spoke on the Senate floor today to warn Senate Republicans against passing a tax plan that would kick more than 16 million Americans off of health insurance, raise monthly health care and energy costs across the country, and slash nutritional assist more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER: AS SUMMER SIZZLES, UPSTATE NY TOURISM FIZZLES - NEW DATA SHOWS TRUMP'S TARIFF WAR SLAMS UPSTATE NY, WITH CANADIAN BORDER CROSSINGS PLUMMETING 400,000 LAST MONTH, A 25% DECREASE FROM PREVIOUS... * With Summer Tourism Season Underway Across Upstate NY, New Data Shows Border Crossings Are Continuing To Plummet, Putting NY Main Streets At Risk, Jeopardizing Jobs  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces American Students First Act to Cap Student Visas and Prioritize American Students at U.S. Higher Education Institutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced the American Students First Act to cap the number of foreign students enrolled in American universities with F and M visas under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program at 10% of a school's total st more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Cosponsors Legislation to Stop Taxpayer Dollars from Flowing to Sanctuary Cities WASHINGTON--Today, Senator Ashley Moody announced she is cosponsoring the No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act to amend the Housing and Community Development Act that would prevent sanctuary cities from receiving federal subsidies. Senator Moody is jo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Delivers Floor Remarks Marking Three Years Post-Dobbs Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) held the Senate floor for one hour to raise awareness on the state of women's reproductive rights post Dobbs v. Jackson, which overruled Roe v. Wade. She was joined by her Senate Democratic colleagues. To watch her remarks, click  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, Ranking Member Shaheen statement on Iranian missile strikes * THE HAGUE - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Chris Coons (D-DE) issued the following statement after reports that Iran had launched missiles at U.S. military bases in Qatar and across the Middle East in response to American military operations in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Cruz Statement on Iran Regime Attack on American Servicemembers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement after the Iranian regime targeted the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with missiles. Sen. Cruz said, "The Iranian regime is rogue and illegitimate, and is responsible for the murder, injury, and kidnapping of thousands of Americans. The Ayatollah had come within reach o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Uplifts Alliances in Indo-Pacific as Critical to America's Continued Economic Prosperity and Security WASHINGTON D.C. - Around the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan, Senator Andy Kim joined the Center for Strategic & International Studies for a conversation on the future of the trilateral relationship between the United States, Republic of South Korea,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall & the Trump Administration to Streamline the Prior Authorization Process in Medicare * Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Department of Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz in laying out six specific pillars of agreement on plans to im more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: We Must Prioritize Patients' Health Over Corporate Profits * Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Oz, delivered remarks during a press conference about the top bureaucratic obstacle facing doctors and patients: prior authorization in M more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Grills Navy Secretary Phelan on Politicization of Civilian Hiring, Navy Hospital Staffing Cuts Eliminating Health Care on Base for 15,000 Servicemembers * ICYMI : Murray Sounds Alarm on Chronic Staffing Shortages at Naval Hospital Bremerton, Presses for Answers from Defense Health Agency WATCH : Senator Murray's questioning Washington, D.C. -- Today, at a Senate Appropriations  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Grills Navy Secretary Phelan on Politicization of Civilian Hiring, Navy Hospital Staffing Cuts Eliminating Health Care on Base for 15,000 Servicemembers ICYMI: Murray Sounds Alarm on Chronic Staffing Shortages at Naval Hospital Bremerton, Presses for Answers from Defense Health Agency * Washington, D.C. -- Today,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray's Opening Remarks at Dobbs Anniversary Spotlight Forum on Republicans' Backdoor Abortion Ban * WATCH : Senator Murray's opening remarks Washington, D.C. - Today, on the three-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's disastrous decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that overturned the constitutional right to abortion, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior m more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Joins Fox News to Tout President Trump's Ability to Broker Ceasefire Deal Between Iran, Israel * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined The Ingraham Angle this evening to give reaction to President Trump's announcement that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. Watch the full interview HERE. Senator Schmitt on the Ceasefire Agreement: "It's pretty incredibl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Host "Love is Love" Pride Celebration, Performance at Kennedy Center * Musical theater concert produced by acclaimed Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller, with music directed by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley WASHINGTON - Tonight, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Jacky Rosen, and Brian Schatz hosted a Pride celebration and musical performance titled "Lo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Senators Kim Joins Senate Democratic Colleagues on Anti-Corruption Bill to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Digital Assets by Public Officials WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and eight Democratic Senators in introducing the Curbing Officials' Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act to enact commonsense guardrails to prevent the financial more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Senators Kim, Schiff, Kaine Aim to Codify U.S. Assistance for Israel's Self-Defense Amidst Ongoing Attacks by Iran Senators announce amendment to War Powers resolution curbing President Trump's ability to continue offensive strikes on Iran to clarify that defensive aid against Iranian strikes would not be constrained by the resolution * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Andy Ki more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Senators Shaheen, Coons Meet with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof Ahead of NATO Summit THE HAGUE - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Defense more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith, Daines Support Trump Administration's Engagement on Agricultural Trade Priorities * Washington, DC -- Today Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) led 54 of their colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. The letter more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Smith, Meeks, Himes Statement on Unacceptable Cancellation of Middle East Briefing WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on I more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Spotlights Louisiana Mother and Small Business Owner at Weekly Press Conference * WASHINGTON -- This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson and House Republican Leadership hosted constituents from their districts to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill will benefit their small businesses, keep their communities safer, and put more of  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Other Presidents Talked Tough on Iran. President Trump Acted. * For Immediate Release June 24, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed President Trump's historic ceasefire agreement, the constitutionality of the strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, and more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: President Trump is Showing What "Peace Through Strength" Actually Means * For Immediate Release June 24, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News' Fox and Friends to react to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran and discuss the July 4 reconciliation deadline. Watch the full interview here. On the succe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: President Trump is Showing What "Peace Through Strength" Actually Means * WASHINGTON -- This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News' Fox and Friends to react to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran and discuss the July 4 reconciliation deadline. Watch the full interview here. On the success of American strikes in Iran and their nuclear program: We're under no illusio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * SST Committee Leaders Seek GAO Oversight of Research Security Standards (Washington, D.C.) - Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin, Research and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Jay Obernolte, and Investigations and Oversight Chairman Rich McCormick sent a letter to Comptroller General Ge more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Kelly Point to Shocking New Report on How Middle Class Costs Rise Under Trump's Tax and Tariff Plans * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) are sounding the alarm about how middle-class workers in America will face higher costs because of President Trump's economic policies, while the uber wealthy (the top 0.1% of earners) get a massive s more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Impeachment Resolution Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement after voting in favor of the motion to table an impeachment resolution introduced by Congressman Al Green (D-TX). "I voted to impeach President Trump twice during his first term. I presided over the second impeachment procee more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Third Anniversary of Supreme Court's Disastrous Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the third anniversary of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade : "Three years ago today, a runaway Supreme Court, with appointees hand-picked by President Donald Trump, made the dang more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Steil Announces Federal Funding for Kenosha County Water Restoration Project * Kenosha, WI (June 21, 2023) - Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced that Kenosha County will receive a $700,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to address water quality and habitat restoration along the Pike River. The funding will support the Kenosha County Parks Department's work to restore both strea more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Cramer, & Messmer Introduce New GOLDEN DOME Legislation * WASHINGTON --U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Representative Mark Messmer (R-Ind.)-- members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees--hosted a press conference today with their colleagues announcing the introduction of their legislation, the Ground and Orbital Launched Defeat of Emergent  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The One Big Beautiful Bill Advances President Trump's Commitment to Peace through Strength * For Immediate Release June 24, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- The world is being reminded that peace is only possible when America leads from a position of strength. And that's why the One Big, Beautiful Bill advances President Trump's bold Peace through Strength agenda an more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The One Big Beautiful Bill Advances President Trump's Commitment to Peace through Strength * WASHINGTON -- The world is being reminded that peace is only possible when America leads from a position of strength. And that's why the One Big, Beautiful Bill advances President Trump's bold Peace through Strength agenda and charts America's path to strength, security, and sovereignty. "While Congressi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Three Years Since Dobbs, Schumer, Blunt Rochester, Murray, Baldwin Vow to Continue the Fight for Full Access to Women's Healthcare Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) held a press conference to recommit to the fight for full access t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America's Newsroom on Fox News. On Republicans' priorities: "[T]he goals in this bill are a safer America, a stronger America, and a more prosperous America... An average family in South Dakota, if we don't pass this bill, will face a $2,500  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Republicans' Bill Puts American Strength, Safety, and Prosperity First * Click here to watch the video WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "We are making good headway on the reconciliation bill. "As you all know, this is the legislation that we believ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan to RFK Jr.: "You Don't Have a Grip on Your Department" * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, pressed U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a congressional hearing on how Medicaid cuts proposed by Republicans in Congress and supported by President Donald Trump  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * TRUMP SIGNS CURTIS BILL REPEALING BURDENSOME BIDEN-ERA EMISSIONS RULE Washington, D.C. - President Trump signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) to overturn the Biden Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources. This rule prevented many industries vital to our nation's economic and national security from  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Walberg and Owens Deliver Opening Statements at Joint Hearing on Bureau of Indian Education Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following statements, at a joint hearing with the Natural Resour more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Warren Urges Fed, FDIC, OCC Not to Grant Wall Street's Number One Deregulatory Wish Amid Trump-Fueled Economic Uncertainty Trump-appointed Regulators Plan To Soon Roll Back Leverage Rules That Protect Against Bank Failures "Deregulating Wall Street is always dangerous, but it is especially destructi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on Trump's Proposal to Upend Vital USDA RD Loan Programs * BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today released the following statement responding to reports that the Trump Administration is considering an executive order to transfer certain U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) R more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Welcomes Release of 14 Political Prisoners in Belarus * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today welcomed news that Belarus has freed 14 imprisoned opposition activists following a meeting between Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka. Among those freed are top opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Westerman Applauds USDA Roadless Rule Rescission This week, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "This week's decision by Secretary Ro more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Senate Republicans' Legislation Delivers for American Workers, Businesses * Washington, D.C.-- The Senate Finance Committee's legislation prevents a more-than $4 trillion tax hike and makes the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, giving American families and businesses the certainty they need to invest and plan for the future. Individuals and organizations committed to promoting econo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Senate Republicans' Legislation Delivers for American Workers, Businesses Washington, D.C.--The Senate Finance Committee's legislation prevents a more-than $4 trillion tax hike and makes the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, giving American families and businesses the certainty they need to invest and plan for the future. Individuals and organ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * What They've Said: Democrats Flip-Flop on Injunctions to Suit Partisan Aims WASHINGTON - District judges have levied more universal injunctions against the second Trump administration than any other administration in recorded history, despite lacking the constitutional authority to set nationwide policy. Democrats now claim these univer more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Whip Emmer, MN Sheriff's Association Executive Director and CEO tout the One Big Beautiful Bill as a win for law enforcement WASHINGTON -- Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Executive Director and CEO of the Minnesota Sheriff's Association James Stuart, who is also a retired Anoka County sheriff from Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, joined Hous more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * YOUNG COLUMN: SHIPS Act could benefit Hoosier workers * The following column by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was originally published by the Northwest Indiana Times on June 22, 2025 By Senator Todd Young The United States has been a maritime nation since before our founding. Sea power was a significant contributor in America's rise to being the most powerful nation on earth. But for too long, we  more PR