WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on July CPI Inflation Data Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an annualized CPI inflation rate for July of 2.7 percent: "Donald Trump was elected to bring down costs. Inst more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley, Democratic Women's Caucus Urge ICE to Require Clear Agent Identification, Crack Down on Dangerous Impersonators Targeting Women * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined her Democratic Women's Caucus colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expressing deep concerns over ICE more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Statement on Trump's Planned Federal Takeover of D.C. Law Enforcement CAMAS, WA - Today, President Donald Trump announced troubling plans to place the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and activate the D.C. National Guard, even though federal officials announced earlier this year that crime rates in the region are at a 30-year low and have continued  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, 104 House Democrats Demand EPA Reinstate Suspended Employees * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 104 House Democrats in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin demanding the EPA immediately reinstate employees who were unfairly placed on administrative leave for signing a letter urging the Trump Administration to prioritize public more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith: Six Months In, Workers Have Bigger Paychecks House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July 2025, beating expectations and showing a decline in prices for food eaten at home and gasoline prices: more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Tonight Held a Successful Town Hall Meeting * Answered constituents' questions and fears at big gathering MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) tonight held a successful town hall meeting where he addressed constituents' questions about what's happening to the social safety net under the Trump Administration and vowed to oppose the serious devastation and chaos it is causing. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump's Threat to Send National Guard to Chicago, Calls for Passage of Bill to Block His Military Overreach * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today issued the following statement after President Donald Trump threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago: "President Trump's threat to send the National Guard into Chicago is a reckless more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN MORELLE SOUNDS THE ALARM ON BUDGET BILL'S IMPACT ON LOCAL SENIORS * (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Morelle joined community leaders and local seniors at Episcopal Senior Life Community's Valley Manor to address growing threats to programs older Americans rely on, like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. "Right now, as a direct result of President Trump's budget bill, old more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ENR Ranking Member Heinrich Releases Data on Trump Administration Actions that Hike Up Energy Costs * WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released fact sheets that outline how the Trump Administration's actions and his "Big Bad Bill" raises utility costs for cash-strapped American families. Since his i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Miller-Meeks, Loeffler Tout Importance of Driving Innovation in the Heartland * CORALVILLE, IA - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), and Small Businesses Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler toured Perspective Therapeutics, one of Iowa's most successful small businesses that leveraged fundin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Blumenthal Condemn Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Transfer, Raise Concerns over Preferential Treatment Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) condemned the recent transfer of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell from FCI Tallahassee, a low security federal prison, to FPC Bryan, a minimum-security prison camp in Texas. The transfer occurred shortly after Maxwell met pri more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Budd Applauds $409.4 Million EPA Award to North Carolina to Rebuild, Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure * Post-Helene Grant Funding Will Repair State Water System to Ensure Future Access to Safe Drinking Water Amid Response to Natural Disasters Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s recent allocation of $409.4 mill more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Omar Visits Mexico to Meet with Key Federal Officials, Labor Unions, Civil Society Organizations for Panamerican Congress * MEXICO CITY - Earlier this month, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) traveled to Mexico City for the Panamerican Congress to meet with Mexican civil society organizations, labor unions, members of President Claudia Sheinbaum's cabinet, and progressive legislators from more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on President Trump Placing D.C. Police Department Under Federal Control and Deploying National Guard * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement after President Trump signed executive orders to place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) under federal control and allow the deployment of the D.C. National Guard: "If President Trum more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Opposes Trump Nominee Who Called to Shut Down Social Security * East Hartford, CT - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement opposing EJ Antoni's nomination for Commissioner of Labor Statistics. Antoni is a Project 2025 contributor who has called for shutting down Social Security. "President Trump f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Joins U.S. Education Secretary to Launch "Return Education to the States" Tour in Baton Rouge * BATON ROUGE, LA - Today Congresswoman Julia Letlow joined State Superintendent Cade Brumley in welcoming U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to Baton Rouge to tour Great Hearts Harveston Charter School and begin the Secretary's "Return Education to the States" Tour (link is external). The more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Senate Democrats in Requesting Report on Looming Health Insurance Impacts Following Republican Cuts to Medicaid and Premium Tax Credits * Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and a group of Senate Democrats in re more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Major Public Broadcasting Shutdown Announcement Following GOP Funding Cuts * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, issued the following statement in response to the announcement from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) that it will begin shutting down operations after Congr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Delegation Statement On Trump's Police Actions In The District Of Columbia * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Jennifer McClellan (VA-4), Don Beyer (VA-8), Steny Hoyer (MD-5), Jamie Raskin (MD-8), Glenn Ivey (MD-4), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Sarah Elfreth (MD-3), Eugene Vindman (VA-7), and April McClain Delaney (MD-6) today issued the following statement on Pres more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * On 90th Anniversary of Social Security, Cantwell Speaks Out Against "Back Door" Privatization of Program * 08.12.25 "Not on my watch! Never, never, never, never," says Cantwell - instead suggesting more reliability for recipients with senior-specific cost of living increases SEATTLE, WA - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warren, Kelly Demand Homeland Security Investigate Arrests, Detentions, and Deportations of U.S. Citizens * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), along with Representatives Lou Correa (D-Calif.-46) and Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.-10), led 45 Congressional De more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott, Workforce Community Defend Importance of Job Corps on Virginia's Local Economy Yesterday, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, delivered the following remarks at a workforce community forum on the impact of the Trump Administration's decision more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Thompson, Kennedy & Thanedar Blast Trump Administration's Decision to Cancel Federal Employee Union Contracts for FEMA and Other Agencies Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Emergency Management and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Moves To Ban Child Gender-Related Medical Procedures * Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the Gender Affirming Child Abuse Prevention Act, legislation creating a federal right for individuals who received dangerous gender-related medical treatments as minors to pursue justice in court. This legislation ensures victims of irreversible, life-altering procedures can hold p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Applauds Trump's Efforts to Crack Down on Crime and Lawlessness in Washington, D.C. * WASHIGNTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement to activate the D.C. National Guard and the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department to strengthen local law enforcement efforts and address crime in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy Carter Statement on Home Rule and Trump Seizing Control of Washington D.C. Police Force, Implications in New Orleans * EW ORLEANS, LA - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "The President's attempt to seize control of Washington, D.C.'s police force--and his suggestion that he may do the same in cities like New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago--is more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Successfully Pushes Trump Administration to Release Funds to Fight Fentanyl Overdoses * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that, following her push, the Trump Administration is releasing previously withheld funding for programs aimed at saving lives and reducing opioid overdoses across 49 states, including Nevada. The Overdose Data to Action Program through the Centers fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Balint Introduce Bill to Repeal Trump Deportation Power Targeting Free Speech * Today, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Becca Balint (VT-AL), members of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the Land of the Free Act. This legislation would repeal Section 237(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which grants the Secretary of State the power to deport visa-holders an more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW LEGISLATION TO PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY; AS 'DOGE' CUTS CREATE CHAOS, THREATENING SERVICES NEARLY 200,000 CENTRAL NY SENIORS RELY ON -- NEW BILL WILL REVERSE CUTS, KEEP LOCAL... * 'DOGE' Has Fired Thousands Of Social Security Workers, Hurting Services 11K Seniors In Cortland Rely On - With Website Crashes, Overwhelmed Phone Lines, & Confusion Over more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER: SAVE WESTERN NY'S JOB CORPS! SENATOR LEADS FIGHT TO KEEP DOORS OPEN & DELIVER FUNDING TO CONTINUE ONE OF AMERICA'S LARGEST JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS WITH IMPACTED STUDENTS, STAFF, & SMALL... * Chautauqua County's Job Corps Center Provides Residential Workforce Training To ~200 Students Every Year In Healthcare, Construction, And Other Fields That Are In Need Of W more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gallego Hears Directly from Arizonans at Town Halls in Globe and Apache Junction ARIZONA - Yesterday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) heard directly from Arizonans at town halls in Globe and Apache Junction. In Globe, Senator Gallego spoke about issues disproportionately harming rural communities, like limited access to good-paying jobs, affordable housing, public broadcasting, and education f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: There are 8 Violent Crimes Every Day in DC * Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business to Discuss Crime in Our Nation's Capital Wichita - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Jason Chaffetz on Fox Business's The Evening Edit to discuss the lawlessness in our Nation's Capital and support for President Trump's federal takeover of Washington, D.C. - fulfilling  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Statement on Trump Ordering National Guard to Washington, D.C. and Taking Control of Metropolitan Police Department * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's move to deploy National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. and take control of the city's police more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * This Week: Lujan Holds Events Across Northern and Central New Mexico * Lujan Visits Taos, Santa Fe, Espanola, Albuquerque, and Santa Ana Pueblo Holds Town Hall, Listens to Constituent Concerns, and Highlights Work on Behalf of New Mexicans New Mexico - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) concluded a series of events across New Mexico this week, holding a town hall in Taos and meeting with he more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Secures Historic Wins for Alabamians in First Seven Months of 119th Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today reflected on the first seven months of the 119 th Congress and the wins she has delivered for the state of Alabama. In the 119 th Congress, Senator Britt serves on the following committees: Senate Judiciary, Senate Appropriations, Senate Ba more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Over $8 Million to Lower Energy Costs for Virginian Households * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $8,235,920 in federal funding to reduce energy costs for Virginian households and expand access to reliable, affordable energy across the Commonwealth. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), this funding is alloca more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Passage of 3 Funding Bills * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded Senate passage of legislation to fund a number of major priorities, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Fiscal Year 2026. "Especially after Congress failed to pass a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Passage of Three Funding Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded Senate passage of legislation to fund a number of major priorities, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Fiscal Year 2026. "Especially after Congress failed more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * White House Announces Intent to Nominate Outstanding Alabamians Recommended by Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville to U.S. District Courts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Trump announced his intent to nominate a slate of judicial nominees who were recommended by Alabama Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville. All of these nominees are highly qualified and well respected, and both Senators more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WITH BACK TO SCHOOL AROUND THE CORNER, SCHUMER DEMANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IMMEDIATELY RELEASE $8+ MILLION IN BLOCKED FED FUNDING FOR ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICTS, IMPACTING 250+ SCHOOL... * Earlier This Year, Trump Terminated Nearly $20M In Fed Grants For NY - Including $8+M For Finger Lakes Region - Which Help Hire Mental Health Professionals In Rural more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Durbin, Senate Democrats Slam Social Security for Disabling Lawfully Obtained Social Security Numbers By Flagging Lawfully Obtained SSNs As Fraudulent, Trump Administration Is Undermining the Integrity of Social Security * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and s more PR