NEW YORK, July 4 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * "Broken Priorities": IRAP Decries Expansion of Anti-Immigrant Agenda Under Reconciliation Bill The bill's environmental provisions will also worsen global climate displacement * (WASHINGTON, DC) -- Today, the House of Representatives narrowly passed a reconciliation bill 218-214 that amounts to an all-out assault on immigrant communities. The bill vastly expands funding  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Association of Community College Trustees issued the following news on July 3, 2025: * * * ACCT Statement on Passage of 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' Washington -- July 3, 2025 -- Today, after a 51-50 Senate vote earlier this week and a 218-214 House vote this afternoon, Congress approved the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that includes many of President Trump's top priorities from the campaign trail. We expect the President to sign the bill into law imminently. While t more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following statement: * * * President Trump's Visit to "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Facility Highlights Florida's Descent Into State-Sponsored Cruelty ACLU of Florida condemns proposed "Alligator Alcatraz" detention site as an attack on humanity, indigenous sovereignty, and constitutional rights * MIAMI, FL -- Following President Trump's visit to the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility in Miami-Dade Coun more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP to President Trump: "Thank You for Protecting Prosperity!" * President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. This landmark legislation promises generational change for Americans by crystallizing the pro-growth tax policy first championed by the President in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).  Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the nation's largest g more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release: * * * The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI): Tax Bill Lets Sector Drive Growth and Opportunity * American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President and CEO David Chavern made the following comment today on President Trump signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act :  "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will avert a major tax increase on working Americans and, very importantly more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release: * * * API Congratulates President Trump and Congress on Pro-Growth Tax Bill * American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement ahead of President Trump's signing of the 2025 tax reconciliation bill:  "This is the most important energy bill in a generation. President Trump has delivered on his promise to unleash American energy by unloc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Asian Americans Advancing Justice Outraged by Destructive Reconciliation Bill's Passage in House of Representatives The Reconciliation Bill directly attacks not just immigrant communities, but all Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Reconciliation Bill, betraying the American people and abandoning the values that established  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 4 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Congress Passes Bill that will Financially Devastate Many Americans Responding to Congress passing and sending to President's Trump's desk H.R. 1, legislation with gargantuan consequences for America, Center for Responsible Lending President Mike Calhoun issued the following statement: For many people who live paycheck-to-paycheck, this will be a financially devastating law. This act more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 4 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * The Chicago Teachers Union on the GOP's Big, Ugly Bill's Passage in Congress WASHINGTON--Statement from the Chicago Teachers Union and President Stacy Davis Gates on Congress's passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" reconciliation package, now headed to President Trump's desk: Whether you live in Lincoln Park, Avalon Park, or a few miles from Everglades National Park in Florida, the Big more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Civil Rights and Anti-Hate Organizations File Lawsuit Challenging Department of Justice's Unlawful Grant Cuts The termination of the Anti-Hate Crimes Grant Program is yet another overreach of power by the Trump Administration * BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC (Advancing Justice - AAJC) today announced a new lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of  more PR

NEW YORK, July 4 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Civil Rights Organizations, Community Leaders and Members Demand Answers on Disappearances of Dripping Springs Raid Detainees San Marcos, TX - Community members, local officials, faith leaders, and civil rights organizations gathered today at the Hays County Historic Courthouse to mark three months since the raid in Dripping Springs that led to the detention of 49 immigrants, including several mi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 4 -- The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, a membership-based health advocacy organization, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Congress Passes "Big Ugly Bill," Betraying Americans With Largest Cuts to Healthcare and Medicaid in History Congress gives final okay to budget reconciliation bill that will terminate coverage for millions and send healthcare system into chaos and devastation * DENVER - On the eve of the 4th of July, the U.S. House o more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 1 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Education Minnesota condemns Trump administration's unlawful withholding of $6.8 billion in critical school funding ST. PAUL, Minn., July 1, 2025 - Education Minnesota condemned the Trump administration's decision to withhold $6.8 billion in congressionally approved funding from states, calling the move an illegal attack on public education that will harm Minnesota's students, families and communities. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Calls for Freedom From Republican Chaos on Independence Day * EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement in recognition of Independence Day:  "For almost 250 years, July 4th has been a celebration of Americans declaring their independence from the tyranny sowed by a king. Today, Trump and his Republican lackeys are doing their level best to take this coun more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * ERIC Applauds Key Wins in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025 - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (H.R. 1), marking the final vote on a broad legislative package including health and tax policy. The following statement on the bill can be attributed to James Gelfand, President and CEO of ERIC. "After months of work  more PR

NEW YORK, July 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown Statement on Trump Signing Reconciliation Bill * WASHINGTON -- Today, President Trump signed a reconciliation bill that includes a provision weakening the National Firearms Act by eliminating the $200 tax on purchasing or making silencers, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and other dangerous weapons -- regulations that have been in place for nearly 100 years. Everytown  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Foreign Policy for America issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * Firing Diplomats Weakens America Foreign Policy for America strongly opposes the Trump administration's reckless plan to fire thousands of nonpartisan diplomats and other foreign policy professionals. These dedicated public servants keep Americans safe, promote U.S. businesses abroad, and advance American interests on the global stage. At a time when the United States faces so many unprec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Investment Company Institute issued the following news release: * * * ICI Applauds Passage of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Investment Company Institute (ICI) President and CEO Eric Pan released the following statement on the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act reflects a strong recognition of the importance of long-term saving, investor access, and efficient markets. "We are pleased to see Congress protect the tax treatment of vol more PR

NEW YORK, July 4 -- Immigration Equality issued the following news release: * * * Immigration Equality Raises Alarms Over Trump Spending Bill's Impact on LGBTQ Immigrants New York, NY (July 3, 2025) -- Immigration Equality condemns the budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress today as the most extreme expansion of immigration enforcement in modern U.S. history. The bill will supercharge detention and deportation while imposing unprecedented financial and legal barriers on LGBTQ and HIV- more PR

NEW YORK, July 4 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * LatinoJustice Condemns Plan to use JAG Officers as Immigration Judges Undermining Due Process Orlando, Florida - President Trump said yesterday that he would approve a plan proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis to deputize members of the National Guard to serve as immigration judges. The officers, known as Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps officers, would be assigned to work on site at the new D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * MALDEF Takes a Step Toward Civil Rights Lawsuit on Behalf of U.S. Citizen Detained By ICE LOS ANGELES - A Latino civil rights organization is taking a first step toward a civil lawsuit and asking the federal government to pay damages of $1 million to a United States citizen who was assaulted and unlawfully detained by federal immigration officers in front of a H more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * NASFAA Statement on Passage of Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON, D.C., July 3, 2025 - The House on Thursday cleared the reconciliation bill, which is now headed to the White House for President Donald Trump's expected signature and contains several provisions that will directly impact higher education programs. While the final version of the bill elim more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, July 4 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * NCGA Reflects on Passage of Budget Reconciliation The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which will now be sent to President Donald J. Trump for his signature. National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Kenneth Hartman, Jr. issued the following statement in response to the final legislative steps for this budget r more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, July 4 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Applauds Industry Victories within Reconciliation Package * Arlington, VA - The News/Media Alliance, the largest trade association representing the news media industry, released the following statement upon President Trump signing his major policy package into law today. Danielle Coffey, President and CEO of the News/Media Alliance, said, "We applaud Congress a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 4 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * NGFA thanks lawmakers for including industry priorities in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' ARLINGTON, Va., July 3, 2025 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) applauded Congress for including a slate of important agricultural and tax provisions in the recently approved budget reconciliation bill. The package, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," was passed by the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * One Big, Beautiful Manufacturing Law: On the Fourth of July, Manufacturers Say Thank You * With Congress delivering the win of a generation for manufacturing and President Donald Trump set to sign the tax bill into law later today, the National Association of Manufacturers is rolling out a new video celebrating the champions who made the One Big, Beautiful Manufacturi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 1 -- The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, a membership-based health advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes "Big Ugly Bill," Betraying the American People Relying on Medicaid & ACA U.S. Senate passes budget reconciliation bill with largest cuts to Medicaid in history * DENVER - Despite the no votes of Colorado's two Senators, the U.S. Senate passed the rushed "big ugly" reconciliation budget bill that will slash over $930 bill more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 4 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * Senate Passes Bill that Cuts Spending for Healthcare and Food Programs to Increase Punitive Policies for Immigrants (Washington)--The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) condemned the Senate passage of the Trump-controlled bill that slashes spending for healthcare and food programs to fund punitive policies targeting immigrant communities. The nearly 1,000-page more PR

EUGENE, Oregon, July 4 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Statement: Trump bill sets table for uber-wealthy to feast on American families, environment for generations On the eve of Independence Day, Republicans have passed an enormously unpopular bill (2-1 against) designed to transfer wealth from the poorest Americans to the richest 20% who already own 85% of the nation's wealth. The bill will ravage America's social safety net, e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Tax Policies in the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' will Fuel the Restaurant Industry and U.S. Economy The pro-growth policies will support business expansion, greater hiring, and more community investment * Washington, D.C. - The 'One Big, Beautiful Bill,' now on its way to President Donald J. Trump for his signature, includes tax policies that will strengthen the restaurant and foo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 4 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * TELEHEALTH STANDS OUT AS A POLICY UNICORN IN RECONCILIATION PACKAGE NOW APPROVED BY U.S. HOUSE, INCLUDING PERMANENT PRE-DEDUCTIBLE COVERAGE OF TELEHEALTH UNDER HIGH-DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS WASHINGTON, DC, JULY 3, 2025 -- ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, marks a major milestone for telehealth and millions of American workers who wil more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 4 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * Texas cattle raisers applaud passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill AUSTIN, Texas (July 3, 2025) -- Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. released a statement on the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill that was sent to President Donald Trump's desk today: "The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers a permanent solution to the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Uses Bogus 'Energy Emergency' to Rubberstamp Expansion of Utah Crude Oil Transport Facility * SALT LAKE CITY-- The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it has completed an "accelerated environmental review process" and approved the proposed expansion of the Wildcat Loadout Facility near Helper, Utah. The facility is used to transfer Uinta Bas more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber: One Big Beautiful Bill is a Win for Economic Growth, Workers, and American Communities * U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark issued a statement following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act becoming law.  "Today marks a significant victory for America. The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a win for economic growth, a win for workers more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Unnecessary and Disastrous: LWV Responds to Signing of Budget Reconciliation Package * President Trump signed into law a budget reconciliation package, officially titled the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," that will drastically cut health care for millions of Americans. In response, the League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement:  "On the day we shou more PR