WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Flood Anniversaries, Welch Talks FEMA Reform in Barre and Montpelier * Welch held a Listening Session in Barre with flood-impacted Vermonters BARRE, VT -- Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) met with flood-impacted Vermonters and community leaders in Barre and Montpelier and discussed the need to pass legislation to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Last week, Senator Welch visited Killington, Ludlow, and Weston ;  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Ahead of July 4th Cookouts: Amid Trump's Tariffs, Cost of Popular Domestic Beers Up 13% and Beef & Ice Cream Prices at Highest Since the 1980s WASHINGTON - The Joint Economic Committee - Minority released a new report today finding that amid President Trump's tariffs and rising economic uncertainty because of them, Americans across the country are paying higher prices for July 4th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Hails Wins for Equine Industry Included in the Big Beautiful Bill * Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Co-Chair of the Congressional Horse Caucus, celebrated major wins for the thoroughbred horse racing industry contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Congressman Barr worked closely with industry advocates and led the charge on Capitol Hill to ensure these victories were included in the final OBBBA packag more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman, Cotton Applaud Trump Administration Decision to Uphold 14(c) Program * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) released the following statement after the Trump administration reversed former President Joe Biden's attempt to overturn section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act: "We applaud the Trump administration's decision to reverse Joe Biden's disastrous attempt to end 14(c). All people, regardless of th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Bost Statement on VA Reorganization Plan Announcement Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins announced that VA will not pursue a large-scale reduction-in-force (RIF) for VA staff: "From the very beginning I have long said that I had full confidenc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, issued the following news on July 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Strong Issues Statement on Devastating Central Texas Flooding, FEMA Response Today, Rep. Dale Strong (R-AL), chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, issued the following statement concerning the recent devastating flooding in central Texas: "I am grateful for the Trump administration's swi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg Statement on June Jobs Report Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor's June jobs report: "Under President Trump's leadership, Americans are witnessing the nation's economic comeback in real time. In just a few short months, President Trump has slashed burdensome regulations an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes in Favor of Final Passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act * : July 3, 2025 CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the final Reconciliation bill, also known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill, which will codify President Trump's agenda: "Last November, the American people gave Washington a mandate when they  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Defends Job Corps at Chicago City Council Hearing * CHICAGO -- Today, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) appeared before the Chicago City Council's Committee on Workforce Development to deliver testimony against the Trump administration's attempt to illegally shut down Job Corps programs nationwide--including Paul Simon Job Corps Center, located in his district and serving youth across the Chicagoland region. The Paul Simo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Joins Sunday Morning Futures on Devastating Floods in Kerr County & Across Central Texas * AUSTIN - Today on Sunday Morning Futures, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Jason Chaffetz to discuss this weekend's devastating flooding in Texas and ongoing rescue efforts, warn Texans to be on alert for continued flooding across Central Texas, and convey Texans' ongoing prayers for the rescue and recovery of those still missing. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * DeLauro, Wasserman Schultz Slam Trump Plan to Cut 30,000 Veterans Affairs Employees House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Ranking Member Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement on President Trump's Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plan more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Celebrates President Trump Signing "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" into Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Friday July 4th, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement after attending the signing ceremony for President Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill." "It was an honor to be watch President Trump sign into law the 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill.' This legislation is the largest tax cut for Iowa families, farmers, workers, seniors, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes Votes Against Republican Attack on Medicaid, Food Assistance * Washington, DC- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today voted against Donald Trump's budget reconciliation bill. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 218-214, with every Democrat voting NO. "Today's legislation is callous and cruel, fiscally irresponsible, and deeply unpopular with the American public," said Congressman Himes. "But Republicans voted for it anyway because th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins The Big Weekend Show on Fox News to Discuss Budget Reconciliation, Trade Negotiations * NASHVILLE, TN --Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined The Big Weekend Show on Fox News to discuss the wins within the budget reconciliation package, along with President Donald Trump's ongoing trade ne more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: As Vote-A-Rama On Republican Budget Betrayal Hits 24 Hours, Lujan Standing Strong for New Mexicans * 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

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Scott Talks Foreign Relations, Iran Intelligence Briefing, and Fed Renovation Spending on Fox News Sunday * WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Shannon Bream to discuss President Donald Trump's strike on Iran's nuclear program. Click here or on the image above to watch the full interview. On President Trump's relationship with Putin... "President Trump has done what he has always done, which is to focus o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * IN THE NEWS: Sen. Schiff Meets with Agricultural Leaders, Tours California Farms * "(It's a) really challenging time for farmers, and I appreciate their willingness to come together and share their thoughts." California - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) visited the Central Coast, the Central Valley, and Northern California last week where he met with and heard from members of agricultural communities and toured Califor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Termination of TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua * SEATTLE, WA -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans and Nicaraguans: "The purpose of the TPS program is to offer legal status to people whose home countries ar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Votes to Deliver Economic Relief for the American People * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to deliver much-needed economic relief, secure our southern border, and bolster the United States' national security. "Today, House Republicans voted to give rocket-fuel to the United States' economy, provide predictability and certainty for small businesses, and deliver historic tax re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Largest VA Staff Cuts in History: 30,000 Staff to Be Gone by September VA Secretary announced his planned reduction of an additional 12,000 employees over the next three months * Ranking Member Mark Takano released the following statement regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) announcement of the planned reduction of an additional 12,000 employees by the end of f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HEALTHCARE SHOULDN'T SIMPLY BE A PRIVILEGE, IT SHOULD BE A RIGHT" * New York, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's The View where he highlighted the devastating impacts of Donald Trump and House Republicans' One Big Ugly Bill that was signed into law last week. SARA HAINES: Well, when you first started speaking, people thought that you would delay the vote by an hour. And i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HEALTHCARE SHOULDN'T SIMPLY BE A PRIVILEGE, IT SHOULD BE A RIGHT" * New York, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's The View where he highlighted the devastating impacts of Donald Trump and House Republicans' One Big Ugly Bill that was signed into law last week. SARA HAINES: Well, when you first started speaking, people thought that you would delay the vote by an hour. And instead, you spoke on the S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: Republican Bill Betrays New Mexico Families by Taking an Axe to Health Care, Nutrition Programs, and Rural Communities * 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

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bipartisan PEACE Act to Tighten Sanctions on Putin's War Machine * DES MOINES -- Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03), Vice Chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, today introduced the bipartisan Preventing the Escalation of Armed Conflict in Europe (PEACE) Act. The bill, co-led by Representative Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), would authorize new financial sanctions targeting foreign banks that support Russia's energ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill - The Largest Tax Cut in American History WASHINGTON, D.C. - American families, workers, small businesses, and manufacturers will soon receive the largest tax cut in American history thanks to The One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 218-214 today. The legislation now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature. Ways more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Pocan Corrects the Record on Van Orden's Billion-Dollar Claims * MADISON, WI - Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement fact-checking Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) after a weekend of nonsense tweets, eight in total, claiming credit for earmarking Wisconsin's hospitals $1 billion. "It's rich that Rep. Van Orden is claiming credit for $1 billion coming to Wisconsin hospitals. I didn't realize he was serving in  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on June Jobs Report Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 147,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate ticked down from 4.2 percent to 4.1 percent. "Since taking office five months ago, the Trump Administration has continuously prioritized more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Morelle, Padilla Continue to Demand Answers on Critical Election Security Oversight Lawmakers continue demanding answers on status of agency's election security work after insufficient responses, blown deadlines to multiple letters regarding CISA firings and termination of election security efforts * Today, Representative Joe Morelle (NY-25), Ranking Member of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Erin Houchin Applauds House Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, historic legislation that delivers relief to American families, workers, farmers, and small businesses: "Today, House Republicans kept our promise to the American people. The One Big Beautiful Bill is the boldest, most c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pettersen Announces 15 Local Projects to Expand Child Care Access, Prevent Wildfires, Upgrade Infrastructure * Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced she has requested millions of dollars in federal funding for 15 community projects across Colorado's 7th Congressional District. Pettersen's projects include efforts to expand access to affordable child care, bolster wildfire prevention efforts, upgrade critical wat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Protect Americans' Energy Choices * WASHINGTON --Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 3699 - the Energy Choice Act. This legislation would prohibit states or local governments from banning an energy service's connection, reconnection, modification, installation, or expansion based on the type or source of energy to be delivered. This legislation is sponsored by Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY). "Energy freedom i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Dave Min, Ted Lieu Introduce Legislation to Expand Due Process Protections for Individuals With Security Clearances * Washington, D.C. -- Representative Dave Min (CA-47) and Representative Ted Lieu (CA-36), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, introduced the Stopping Executive Clearance Unfair Revocation Efforts Act (SECURE Act), which addresses the problem of politically motivated attempts to eliminate or reduce security clearances held  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Condemns Trump Administration's Cancelling of TPS Protections for Nicaraguans and Hondurans * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement following new reporting on the Trump Administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of immigrants from Nicaragua and Honduras--putting them at risk of deportation and tearing families apart. "TPS recipients from Nicaragua and Honduras  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Scott Demands Briefing on DOL Alarming Deregulatory Agenda Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Committee on Education and Workforce,sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer requesting a staff briefing on the Department of Labor's (DOL) plans following revelations that the agency is moving forward with a sweeping deregulatory agenda. Amid the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column on July 7, 2025: * * * Making Arkansas and America Strong, Safe and Prosperous Our country was at a crossroads last November when the American people headed to the polls to weigh in on which direction we should take. The competing visions represented a clear contrast for voters to consider. Thankfully they were decisive about which path to take -- the pursuit of pro-growth policies, security at our nation's borders, energy dominance and independence, and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McConnell's Bill to Protect American Farmlands Signed Into Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) praised passage of his legislation, The Protecting American Farmlands Act, which reduces the tax burden on selling farmland, encouraging farmers to keep their land in agricultural production and curbing the loss of farmland across the country. Senator McConnell introduced the legislation in Marc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt's Historic Provision to Expand Medicaid Services for Americans with Disabilities Signed into Law * The Helping Communities with Better Support Act is the Largest Expansion in Home Care Services in History WASHINGTON - This weekend, Senator Eric Schmitt's (R-MO) historic provision to expand home and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities was signed into law as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Reed release joint statement on cancellation of Ukrainian weapons shipments * WASHINGTON - Ranking Senate Defense Appropriator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Senate Armed Services Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-R.I.) released the following statement in response to reports that the Pentagon had cancelled already-promised weapons shipments to Ukraine: "The Pentagon's reported cancellation of already-promised weapons shipments to Ukraine more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Hagerty Lead Colleagues to Prohibit Illegal Aliens from Being Counted in U.S. Censuses and Electoral College Count * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Bill Hagerty and colleagues in the Senate to introduce the Equal Representation Act to prohibit non-U.S. citizens from being counted in the electoral college and Congressional district apportionment by requiring the Census Bureau to include a citizenship quest more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Six Months After the Eaton Fire, Rep. Judy Chu Continues to Advocate for Recovery Efforts * PASADENA, CA - Six months after the devastating Los Angeles fires, including the Eaton Fire, which claimed 18 lives, scorched over 14,000 acres, destroyed more than 9,500 structures including homes, businesses, churches, and nonprofit centers, and displaced 20,000 residents--Rep. Judy Chu released the following statement: "Six months ago, our community was f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 6 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: The One Big Beautiful Bill is Great for People Who Go to Work Every Day * WASHINGTON -- This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill being signed into law and address the devastating floods in central Texas. "As I said on the House floor the other day, it takes a lot longer to build a lie than to tell the simple truth. Our Republicans are going to be  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Statement to President Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * NEW ORLEANS, LA - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "As the U.S. Congressman for New Orleans--and as Co-Chair of the Congressional Disaster Recovery Caucus--I feel a deep and urgent responsibility to speak clearly. "The deadly flooding in Texas is a sobering reminder of what happens when preparation isi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Waters, Blumenthal Seek Answers from Big Bank Owners of Zelle on Social Media Scams Hurting Millions of Americans Letter follows JP Morgan Chase decision to suspend all Zelle transactions originating on social media Warren 2022 investigation uncovered major fraud on Zelle platform * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Rankin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Waters, Warren, Blumenthal Seek Answers from Big Bank Owners of Zelle on Social Media Scams Hurting Millions of Americans Letter follows JPMorgan Chase decision to suspend all Zelle transactions originating on social media * Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Bank more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Wyden Blasts Trump Tariff Letters: 'More Trade Taxes, Higher Prices, More Uncertainty.' Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement on Donald Trump's latest round of tariff announcements, and delay of tariffs expected on July 9 until August 1: "Donald Trump has extended his tariff purgatory for another month, with more threats of trade taxes, more PR