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Amended Senate Budget Bill Would Trigger Nearly 20 Million People Losing Health Insurance (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, posted the following news release on June 30, 2025:
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Amended Senate Budget Bill Would Trigger Nearly 20 Million People Losing Health Insurance
Updated Analysis Also Includes State-by-State Coverage Loss Estimates
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WASHINGTON - The Joint Economic Committee - Minority released updated data, broken down by state, that shows that the Senate budget bill, if amended as indicated by Senate leadership, would trigger nearly 20 million lo more PR
Blackburn Statement on President Trump's Tennessee U.S. Attorney Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn Statement on President Trump's Tennessee U.S. Attorney Nominations
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement praising President Trump's nominations of Mike Dunavant to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and Braden Boucek to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee:
"In nominating Mike Dunavant and Braden Boucek, President Trump i more PR
Blackburn Statement on Wins for Tennesseans in Senate-Passed One Big Beautiful Bill: Promises Made, Promises Kept (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn Statement on Wins for Tennesseans in Senate-Passed One Big Beautiful Bill: Promises Made, Promises Kept
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to enact President Trump's agenda. This legislation delivers the largest tax cut in history, strengthens border security, unleashes American energy, and preserves key safety net more PR
Booker Statement on Republicans' Voting to Slash Medicaid and Increase Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement on Republicans' Voting to Slash Medicaid and Increase Costs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), issued the following statement:
"In this moment where I have heard the stories of so many families who are struggling to afford their basic needs, like groceries, housing, health care, and monthly bills, the Republican Party has failed them.
"Donald Trump promised to lower costs and help Americans make ends more PR
Booker Tours Valley Hospital, Discusses Damaging Effects of Medicaid Cuts on NJ Families, Healthcare Providers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Tours Valley Hospital, Discusses Damaging Effects of Medicaid Cuts on NJ Families, Healthcare Providers
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PARAMUS, N.J. - This afternoon, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) met with Valley Hospital administrators, doctors, and nurses to tour the hospital's state-of-the-art facilities and discuss the disastrous effects of the Senate GOP's cuts to Medicaid--the largest cuts to the program in history--in their recently passed bill, which Booker t more PR
Bynum and Frost Lead Dems in Demanding Closure of "Alligator Alcatraz" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bynum and Frost Lead Dems in Demanding Closure of "Alligator Alcatraz"
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) led 24 Democrats in sending a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) demanding the closure of the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility. The facility, located within the Everglades, is intentional more PR
Capito, Justice Applaud Appointment of Matt Harvey and Moore Capito as U.S. Attorneys for West Virginia by President Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Capito, Justice Applaud Appointment of Matt Harvey and Moore Capito as U.S. Attorneys for West Virginia by President Trump
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) released a statement following President Donald Trump's nomination of Moore Capito as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia and Matt Harvey as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia:
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Chairman Crapo Statement on Senate Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Crapo Statement on Senate Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today hailed Senate passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:
"With this bill's passage, the United States Senate is fulfilling President Trump's promise to secure the border, fortify our national defense and unleash American energy. This legislation also prevents the biggest tax hike in U.S. histor more PR
Congressman Cohen Statement on Senate Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Statement on Senate Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) issued the following statement today after Senate Republicans passed President Trump's so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill," a massive giveaway to the ultra-wealthy that slashes Medicaid and health care, makes the largest cuts to food assistance in American history, reverses clean energy investments, and more.
"The Sena more PR
Congressman Johnson Offers Six Amendments to Trump's Big Ugly Bill, Seeks Exemption To Worst Effects in Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Johnson Offers Six Amendments to Trump's Big Ugly Bill, Seeks Exemption To Worst Effects in Georgia
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Congressman Seeks Deal to Exempt Georgia, While Also Focusing on Reversing Cuts to Healthcare Access for Children, Providing Counsel for Unaccompanied Minors, and Strengthening Environmental Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) offered six amendments to Donald Trump's One Big, Ugly Bil more PR
Congressman Nick Langworthy Gives Remarks on House Floor in Support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Nick Langworthy Gives Remarks on House Floor in Support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy gave remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Watch the video here: (link is external)"In just a short time, key provisions of the current tax code--provisions that helped power economic growth, create jobs, and lift take-home pay for millions of Am more PR
Congresswoman Brown Authors Amendment to Reverse New SNAP Paperwork Requirements in Trump Budget Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Brown Authors Amendment to Reverse New SNAP Paperwork Requirements in Trump Budget Bill
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee authored an amendment to the Republican Reconciliation Bill to reverse the legislation's new red tape paperwork requirements on SNAP benefits for veterans, parents with children over the age of 13, former foster youth, homeless people, senior more PR
Congresswoman Brown Speaks on House Floor in Opposition to Trump Cuts to SNAP, Unfunded Mandates on States That Imperil Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Brown Speaks on House Floor in Opposition to Trump Cuts to SNAP, Unfunded Mandates on States That Imperil Benefits
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) spoke in opposition to the Republican Reconciliation Bill on the House floor Wednesday (link is external), calling attention to the bill's cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Senate-passed Reconciliation Bill includes a $186 billion-dollar f more PR
Congresswoman Ramirez, Members of Congress, Advocates Rally Against Reconciliation Bill That Betrays Working Families, Funds ICE Abuses, Gifts Millions to Billionaires (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ramirez, Members of Congress, Advocates Rally Against Reconciliation Bill That Betrays Working Families, Funds ICE Abuses, Gifts Millions to Billionaires
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As Republicans expand funding for DHS's unlawful actions, Congresswoman Ramirez demands answers from Secretary Noem on ICE's overspending and misuse of taxpayers' dollars
Washington, D.C. -Today, ahead of the House vote on the Republican One Big Ugly Bill, Congresswoman Delia C. more PR
Congresswoman Torres Fights to Protect Californians from Harmful Republican Cuts in the Big Ugly Bill By Introducing Key Amendments (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Torres Fights to Protect Californians from Harmful Republican Cuts in the Big Ugly Bill By Introducing Key Amendments
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres introduced critical amendments to the House Republican-led reconciliation package to protect Americans from the bill's most harmful provisions and ensure policies that would serve working families.
Trump and Republicans have loaded this package with measures more PR
Figures Commemorates 61st Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Figures Commemorates 61st Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement to commemorate the 61 st Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:
"Sixty-one years ago, the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 began a new chapter of hope and opportunity for Black Americans after generations of discrimination and legal segregation. Despite this landmark law, we more PR
Foxx Opening Remarks on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 1, 2025, at a hearing on the Senate amendment to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1):
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Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider a single measure, the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
With the Senate h more PR
GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE CHAIR THOMPSON LEADS AMENDMENT TO STRIKE TAX BREAK FOR SILENCERS, SHORT-BARRELED SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE CHAIR THOMPSON LEADS AMENDMENT TO STRIKE TAX BREAK FOR SILENCERS, SHORT-BARRELED SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES
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Washington - Today, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-04) introduced an amendment with 70 co-sponsors to stop Congressional Republicans' proposal to spend $1.7 billion to make it easier for people to buy silencers, short-barreled shotguns, and short-barreled rifles. Read the amendment more PR
Here's what North Dakotans are saying about the One Big Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Here's what North Dakotans are saying about the One Big Beautiful Bill
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Throughout the past month, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) had the opportunity to learn what North Dakotans care about in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Read below to see why these everyday Americans are supporting the legislation:
Guy Moos is the President and second-generation owner of Baker Boy, which employs residents of Dickinson and produces products that are more PR
Hirono, Schatz, Tokuda Condemn DHS' Aggressive Immigration Enforcement in Hawaii Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Schatz, Tokuda Condemn DHS' Aggressive Immigration Enforcement in Hawaii Communities
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~ Lawmakers also demand monthly briefings from DHS and clarifications regarding agency policies and procedures for immigration enforcement ~
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI) in sending a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem condemning the D more PR
Huffman Statement on Senate Passage of the Big, Ugly Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Huffman Statement on Senate Passage of the Big, Ugly Bill
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Senate passed President Trump's Big, Ugly Bill:
"The Senate just jammed through a scorched-earth reconciliation bill so toxic that it is worse than the House version if you can believe it. It takes away healthcare from millions of Americans, rips fo more PR
ICYMI: As Vote-A-Rama On Republican Budget Betrayal Hits 24 Hours, Lujan Standing Strong for New Mexicans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: As Vote-A-Rama On Republican Budget Betrayal Hits 24 Hours, Lujan Standing Strong for New Mexicans
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WATCH : Lujan Holds Senate Floor During Midnight Session
WATCH : Lujan Introduces Amendment to Save SNAP
Washington, D.C. - As the Senate vote-a-rama on the Republican Budget Betrayal hits 24 hours, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) has been on the Senate floor throughout the night fighting for New Mexicans.
KEY MOMENTS:
24 Hour more PR
Kaptur, Murray Blast Energy Department's Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away from Wind, Solar to Favored Industries -- In Defiance of Bipartisan Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur, Murray Blast Energy Department's Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away from Wind, Solar to Favored Industries -- In Defiance of Bipartisan Spending Bill
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Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on E more PR
Leaders Across Vermont Support Welch's Bill to Reform FEMA (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Leaders Across Vermont Support Welch's Bill to Reform FEMA
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"I appreciate Senator Welch taking on the challenge to create an expedited, more efficient, and flexible emergency management system."
"Nearly every municipal leader impacted by recent flooding in Vermont has told me that FEMA has been difficult to work with. I'm pleased to see Senator Welch proposing reforms to address these concerns."
"What is needed, and what this bill would do, is b more PR
Lujan: Republican Bill Betrays New Mexico Families by Taking an Axe to Health Care, Nutrition Programs, and Rural Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan: Republican Bill Betrays New Mexico Families by Taking an Axe to Health Care, Nutrition Programs, and Rural Communities
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WATCH : Lujan Holds Senate Floor During Midnight Session
WATCH : Lujan Introduces Amendment to Save SNAP
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to pass their partisan budget reconciliation bill:
"Senate Republicans just pushed through a more PR
Merkley, Salinas, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Salinas, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP
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Merkley, Salinas Led Charge to Stop Elimination of Key Program for Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced today, alongside the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-0 more PR
New Analysis: Senate Tax Bill Drives Deficit Reduction by Igniting Economic Growth (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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New Analysis: Senate Tax Bill Drives Deficit Reduction by Igniting Economic Growth
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on a new analysis from the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) showing the Senate tax legislation will create more than $2 trillion in deficit reduction thanks to permanent provisions that power eco more PR
NEWS: Sanders Statement on Paramount's Decision to Settle Trump's Bogus Lawsuit Against 60 Minutes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sanders Statement on Paramount's Decision to Settle Trump's Bogus Lawsuit Against 60 Minutes
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WASHINGTON, July 2 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released a statement on Paramount's decision to settle Trump's bogus lawsuit against the program 60 Minutes.
The decision by the Redstone family, the major owners of Paramount, to settle a bogus lawsuit with President Trump over a 60 Minutes report he did not like is an extremely dangerous pr more PR
Ocasio-Cortez Gives Floor Remarks Opposing Trump's Big Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez Gives Floor Remarks Opposing Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
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Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) continued to fight against President Trump's cuts to Medicaid and food assistance benefits during debate on the floor of the House of Representatives. The legislation, which is under consideration after passing the Senate by one vote on Tuesday, will kick 17 million people off of their health more PR
Padilla, Schiff Call on Trump to Release Billions of Dollars in Funding for Public Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff Call on Trump to Release Billions of Dollars in Funding for Public Education
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) issued the following statement demanding the immediate release of funding for K-12 public schools after the Trump Administration announced its intent to illegally withhold over $6 billion in Congressionally appropriated education funds, including approximately $928 mil more PR
Pallone Slams Trump's Big, Ugly Bill as "Outright Disaster" for New Jersey (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Slams Trump's Big, Ugly Bill as "Outright Disaster" for New Jersey
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement today in response to Senate Republicans' updated tax and health care legislation:
"This bill is an outright disaster for New Jersey. Republicans in Congress are pushing the largest health care cuts in American history ju more PR
RELEASE: Gottheimer, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Bunker Buster Act to Equip Israel Against Iran's Continued Nuclear Threat, Strengthen U.S. National Security (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Gottheimer, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Bunker Buster Act to Equip Israel Against Iran's Continued Nuclear Threat, Strengthen U.S. National Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, July 2, 2025, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Bunker Buster Act, legislation that authorizes the president to support Israel's defense by providing the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), or "bunker more PR
Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Amendment to GOP Budget Barring ICE From Obstructing Congressional Oversight of Immigration Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Amendment to GOP Budget Barring ICE From Obstructing Congressional Oversight of Immigration Facilities
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Goldman and Numerous Other Congressmembers Have Been Illegally Denied Access to ICE Field Offices Used to House Immigrants in Inhumane Conditions
Administration's Crackdown on Law-Abiding, Non-Violent Immigrants Has Led to Widespread Reports of Overcrowding, Inhumane Conditions at ICE Detention Facilities Nationwi more PR
Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Legislation Declaring U.S. Businesses Independent from EU Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Legislation Declaring U.S. Businesses Independent from EU Regulations
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at declaring U.S. companies independent from burdensome foreign regulations, particularly targeting the European Union's (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Protect U.S. Companies from more PR
Rep. McCollum Joins Every Senate and House Democrat in Opposing the One Big Ugly Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McCollum Joins Every Senate and House Democrat in Opposing the One Big Ugly Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As the House of Representatives awaits the vote on Donald Trump's massive budget reconciliation bill (HR1), also known as the One Big Ugly Bill, Congresswoman McCollum issued the following statement:
"President Trump's big shameful reconciliation bill is back on the House floor today, and it is even uglier and meaner than when House Repu more PR
Rep. Sewell Introduces Amendments to President Trump's Budget Bill to Expand Access to Health Care, Protect Public School Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Introduces Amendments to President Trump's Budget Bill to Expand Access to Health Care, Protect Public School Funding
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Washington D.C. - On Tuesday night, during debate in the House Rules Committee, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced three amendments to the Senate-passed version of President Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" to expand access to health care and protect funding for public schools. All three amendments were una more PR
Representative Tran Responds to President Trump's Trade Deal with Vietnam (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Tran Responds to President Trump's Trade Deal with Vietnam
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WASHINGTON, DC - Just one month after the Trump Organization struck a deal to build a $1.5 billion golf course in Vietnam, President Trump announced a trade deal with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam following a conversation with To Lam. The President referred to Lam as "the Highly Respected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam" on his Truth Social account. more PR
Republicans are Providing Tax Relief to Working Families and Main Street (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2025:
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Republicans are Providing Tax Relief to Working Families and Main Street
In addition to making the 2017 Trump tax rates permanent, Republicans are working to deliver additional tax relief for American families, communities and small businesses.
Investments in workers and small businesses:
* No tax on tips for millions of tipped workers.
* No tax on overtime for millions of America's hourly wo more PR
Republicans Block Dexter's Amendments to Protect Medicaid, Food Assistance, Clean Energy Investments (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Block Dexter's Amendments to Protect Medicaid, Food Assistance, Clean Energy Investments
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Dexter: "It's despicable and an all-out assault on the working families that I came to Congress to protect."
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) introduced a series of amendments to Donald Trump's Big Ugly Betrayal Bill and testified (link is external) in support of them before the House Rules Committee. Her a more PR
Scalise: Dems Will Have to Answer for Voting for Tax Hike on Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Dems Will Have to Answer for Voting for Tax Hike on Americans
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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Newsmax's The Record with Greta Van Susteren to discuss bringing the One Big Beautiful Bill to the House Floor tomorrow. Leader Scalise highlighted how by not supporting this bill, Democrats are putting their hatred of President Trump over giving Americans tax cuts, lower energy costs, and a secure bo more PR
Scalise: Dems Will Have to Answer for Voting for Tax Hike on Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Dems Will Have to Answer for Voting for Tax Hike on Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Newsmax's The Record with Greta Van Susteren to discuss bringing the One Big Beautiful Bill to the House Floor tomorrow. Leader Scalise highlighted how by not supporting this bill, Democrats are putting their hatred of President Trump over giving Americans tax cuts, lower energy costs, and a secure more PR
Sen. Jim Banks on Fox and Friends: "President Trump is the Best Friend Working Class Americans Have Ever Had" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on June 30, 2025:
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Senator Jim Banks on Fox and Friends: "President Trump is the Best Friend Working Class Americans Have Ever Had"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Fox and Friends to discuss how President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill helps working class families in Indiana and across the country.
Key Excerpts
Sen. Banks on Tax Reform: "This is an easy vote for all members of the Senate - Republicans and Democrats. The biggest more PR
Sen. Jim Banks on Fox News Sunday: "Big Beautiful Bill is Biggest Tax Cut for Working Families, Biggest Spending Cut in History." (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on June 30, 2025:
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ICYMI: Senator Jim Banks on Fox News Sunday: "Big Beautiful Bill is Biggest Tax Cut for Working Families, Biggest Spending Cut in History."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Fox News Sunday talk show with Shannon Bream to discuss the importance of passing President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Key Excerpts
Sen. Banks: "Remember, this is a tax bill. This is about taxes on working class Americans. An more PR
Sen. Wyden Warns Against GOP Bill Health, Energy Impacts (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, strongly opposed a Republican bill, criticizing its financial calculations and procedural handling. He warned the legislation would severely harm healthcare access for millions, particularly in rural areas, and undermine clean energy initiatives by taxing renewables while favoring coal. Wyden asserted the bill would weaken the nation's health, economic standing, and overall strength.
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Here is the text of the remarks:
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Senator Coons, Representative Chu lead bicameral letter demanding accountability for President Trump's discriminatory travel ban (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senator Coons, Representative Chu lead bicameral letter demanding accountability for President Trump's discriminatory travel ban
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.) led 68 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to rescind his discriminatory travel ban that will keep families apart and devastate the U.S. economy. The members are demanding transp more PR
Senator Markey Blasts Paramount's $16 Million Settlement with Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Blasts Paramount's $16 Million Settlement with Trump
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Calls for full Commission vote on Paramount's pending merger
Washington (July 2, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement after Paramount Global, the parent of CBS News, agreed to pay $16 million to settle a frivolous lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump. Paramount more PR
Senator Marshall Celebrates Senate Passage of President Trump's Reconciliation Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Celebrates Senate Passage of President Trump's Reconciliation Bill
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Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the reconciliation bill, President Donald Trump's signature piece of legislation, which will deliver on numerous key promises made to the American people.
"President Trump promised more money in your pocket, a secure border, and more PR
Speaker Johnson: One Big Beautiful Bill is the "Most Conservative Legislation We've Ever Worked On" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: One Big Beautiful Bill is the "Most Conservative Legislation We've Ever Worked On"
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WASHINGTON -- Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Sean Hannity on Fox News' Hannity to discuss how House Republicans are preparing to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and deliver President Trump's full agenda to the American people.
"85 to 90% of this bill is the House generated product. The Senate made some modifications to it. They more PR
Speaker Johnson: One Big Beautiful Bill is the "Most Conservative Legislation We've Ever Worked On" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: One Big Beautiful Bill is the "Most Conservative Legislation We've Ever Worked On"
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WASHINGTON -- Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Sean Hannity on Fox News' Hannity to discuss how House Republicans are preparing to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and deliver President Trump's full agenda to the American people.
"85 to 90% of this bill is the House generated product. The Senate made some modifications to it. They made it more con more PR
STATEMENT: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Call on Trump to Release Billions of Dollars in Funding for Public Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Call on Trump to Release Billions of Dollars in Funding for Public Education
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement demanding the immediate release of funding for K-12 public schools after the Trump Administration announced its intent to illegally withhold over $6 billion in Congressionally appropriated education funds, including more PR
Sullivan Shapes "One Big Beautiful Bill" to Unleash Alaska's Economy, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Provide Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families, and Strengthen Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Sullivan Shapes "One Big Beautiful Bill" to Unleash Alaska's Economy, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Provide Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families, and Strengthen Health Care
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WASHINGTON --U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. This transformative legislation includes numerous provisions to unleash Alaska's extraordinary resource potential, deliver tax relief for hard-working families and small bu more PR
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Passing One Big, Beautiful Bill to Advance President Trump's Agenda and Deliver for Americans
President Trump and House Republicans campaigned on an America First agenda that invests in America, prevents the largest tax hike in our history, secures our border, unleashes American energy, supports small businesses and famil more PR
VIDEO: Magaziner Speaks on House Floor Against Republicans' Big Ugly Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Magaziner Speaks on House Floor Against Republicans' Big Ugly Bill
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) participated in debate on the floor of the House of Representatives, outlining his strong opposition to House Republicans' reconciliation spending and tax bill.
View Rep. Magaziner's remarks on the House floor here (link is external).
Read the full transcript of Magaziner's remarks on the House fl more PR
Warren Calls for Investigation Into Paramount Settlement with Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Calls for Investigation Into Paramount Settlement with Trump
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Warren: "This could be bribery in plain sight."
"I will soon introduce new legislation to rein in corruption through presidential library donations."
Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to the news that Paramount Global (Paramount) settled President Trump's " meritless " lawsuit against 60 Minutes for $16 million paid to his future presidential library, U.S. Senato more PR
Wasserman Schultz on Trump's Tour of DeSantis Everglades Internment Camp (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz on Trump's Tour of DeSantis Everglades Internment Camp
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Washington DC - U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement on President Trump's planned tour of the costly Gov. DeSantis Everglades prison camp for immigrants:
"DeSantis' internment camp puts decades of massive restoration and billions of dollars in Everglades investments at risk. It desecrates the tribal lands it sits upon and more PR
WATCH: Ahead of Vote, Pressley Implores House to Reject Big, Ugly Bill That Rips Food & Healthcare from Millions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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WATCH: Ahead of Vote, Pressley Implores House to Reject Big, Ugly Bill That Rips Food & Healthcare from Millions
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"Let's be clear: Republicans are ramming this bill through Congress so they can move us closer to their dark, dystopian vision of Donald Trump's America."
"Behind each number and statistic is a family. A parent, a child, an elder, a loved one. And as much as JD Vance may call them 'immaterial,' these are people's lives and livelihood more PR
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