WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso on NBC's Meet the Press Highlights the GOp Agenda for Saftey and Prosperity * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today joined NBC's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker. Senator Barrasso discussed how Republicans are getting America back on track, the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, strengthening Medicaid, and his support for devastating sanc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hudson Applauds The Signing of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act * WASHINGTON, D.C - Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) released the following statement after President Trump signed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law at the White House on Friday, July 4th, marking a sweeping legislative victory that delivers historic tax relief, restores fiscal sanity, secures the border, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Usha-Maria Turner, President Trump's nominee to be assistant administrator for international and tribal affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency, from a June 25, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning, Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse and members of this committee, I am honored to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to be the Assistant Administra more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Senators Graham and Blumenthal * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today made this joint statement after President Trump made a series of announcements regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, including his intention to impose secondary tariffs on Russia if they do not agree to a ceasefire in the next 50 days.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Crapo Take Bipartisan Action to Secure Clear Guidance for Claimants Following the Recent Extension and Expansion of RECA * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) urged the Trump administration to swiftly provide detailed guidance for claimants to access the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program following its expansion and exten more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by David A. Wright, President Trump's nominee to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, from a June 25, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and honorable members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I wish to thank President Trump for the opportunity to serve as Chairman, and I am honored that he ha more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Appointed to U.S. Helsinki Commission * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) announced his appointment to serve on the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission. Created in 1976, this independent U.S. Government agency monitors compliance and advancement of human rights, de more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Raise Utility Bills and Energy Prices in 2026 Interior, Environment Funding Bill * Today, House Republicans released the draft fiscal year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. Instead of lowering the cost of living and confronting the climate crisis, House Republicans are raising utility bills and energy prices more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 25, 2025, confirmation hearing for Usha-Maria Turner to be assistant administrator of international and tribal affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency, and David A. Wright to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: * * * "Today we will receive testimony from David Wright, who is nominated to serve more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 25, 2025, confirmation hearing for Usha-Maria Turner to be assistant administrator of international and tribal affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency, and David A. Wright to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: * * * Thank you both for being here today. The United States is on the cusp of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Presses Trump Administration Over Misleading Statements on Wildland Firefighting Preparedness and Capability * Senator's letter follows U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz's misleading testimony in a Senate hearing about Trump's proposed Forest Service budget Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today demanded answers from the Trump administration following multiple misleading statem more PR