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Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress Newsletter for 2025-08-28 ( 65 items )  
Amata Shocked by Nitijela Fire (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Shocked by Nitijela Fire * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Amata Coleman Radewagen, vice chairman of both the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, the two main congressional committees with legislative responsibility regarding the Republic of the Marshall  more PR

American Energy is Back in the Driver's Seat (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * American Energy is Back in the Driver's Seat * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was featured in the Congressional Western Caucus's "Branded Blog" for his piece highlighting energy wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Read the full piece HERE or below. By Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) Energy powers more than just our economy - it fuels every part of our lives. Picture a  more PR

Arrington Applauds Department of Energy Commitment to ACU Research Reactor (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Applauds Department of Energy Commitment to ACU Research Reactor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) applauded the Department of Energy's commitment to distribute the next round of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to three U.S. reactors, including Abilene Christian University's Molten Salt Research Reactor (MSRR), a critical step in advancing American more PR

Assistant A.G. Dhillon Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following testimony by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon from a July 23, 2025, hearing entitled "Ending Illegal DEI Discrimination & Preferences: Enforcing Our Civil Rights Laws." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and other distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. I am honored to appear before you today to present te more PR

Barr Backs Trump on Removing Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve Board (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Backs Trump on Removing Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve Board * Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, backed President Trump's decision to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Barr released the following statement: "The Federal Reserve is the top bank regulator in the  more PR

Big, Beautiful Success Story: Rural America Rebound on the Horizon With New Opportunity Zone Incentives (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Rural America Rebound on the Horizon with New Opportunity Zone Incentives Newly created Qualified Rural Opportunity Funds (RQOFs) will target rural communities - along with various other pro-growth tax tools - and support a massive wave of private investment in the American heartland. All thanks to The One, more PR

BREAKING NEWS: Heinrich, Lujan Denounce Trump Administration for Bypassing Senate, District Court in Extending Interim U.S. Attorney for New Mexico's Term (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING NEWS: Heinrich, Lujan Denounce Trump Administration for Bypassing Senate, District Court in Extending Interim U.S. Attorney for New Mexico's Term * Move comes as Interim U.S. Attorney term was set to expire at 120 days WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) released the following statement denouncing President Trump's U.S. Department of Justice more PR

Bynum Hosts Roundtable with Local Labor Groups (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum Hosts Roundtable with Local Labor Groups * Oregon City, OR - Today, Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) held a roundtable with local labor leaders to discuss her priorities on the federal level and hear about the issues they are facing. The conversation included the leaders' concerns about layoffs, reductions in force (RIFs), and interactions with Federal Agencies like the VA, SSA, and IRS. They also d more PR

Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Arthur Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 1 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following testimony by Andrew R. Arthur, a resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a July 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Biden's Border Betrayal: Criminal Aliens in America": * * * Chairman Cornyn, Ranking Member Padilla, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here today to discuss criminal deportations. To address the issues raised by more PR

Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Arthur Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 2 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following testimony by Andrew R. Arthur, a resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a July 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Biden's Border Betrayal: Criminal Aliens in America": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) For example, section 241(a)(1) of the INA149 directs DHS to remove all aliens under final orders of removal within 90 days, designated therein as t more PR

Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Arthur Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 3 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following testimony by Andrew R. Arthur, a resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a July 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Biden's Border Betrayal: Criminal Aliens in America": * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that the primary mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Inves more PR

Congressional Labor Caucus Leaders Urge Trump Administration to Support Registered Apprenticeship Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Labor Caucus Leaders Urge Trump Administration to Support Registered Apprenticeship Programs * WASHINGTON, DC -- Yesterday, Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), co-leads of the Congressional Labor Caucus Building Trades Task Force along with Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Steven Horsford (NV-04 more PR

Congressman Biggs Introduces Crucial Legislation to Bolster President Trump's Efforts to Rein in D.C. Lawlessness (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Introduces Crucial Legislation to Bolster President Trump's Efforts to Rein in D.C. Lawlessness * Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has introduced two pieces of legislation to aid President Trump in his efforts to deter crime in our nation's capital. The Make D.C. Safe Again Act amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President of t more PR

Congressman Kweisi Mfume Statement on DOGE's Mishandling of Social Security Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kweisi Mfume Statement on DOGE's Mishandling of Social Security Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding reports that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) mishandled sensitive Social Security data: "Unfortunately, but unsurprisingly, Trump's actions have put Americans' right to privacy at risk again. The operatives  more PR

Congressman Patronis Introduces Bill Allowing Licensing Flexibility for Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Introduces Bill Allowing Licensing Flexibility for Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced H.R. 5035 - Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025 (link is external). This pro-veteran family legislation would cut the red tape for professionally licensed service members and their spouses as they transition to civilian life after their more PR

Congresswoman Luz Rivas Introduces Immigration Bill After Constituent Transferred from Adelanto to Arizona Detention Facility Without Family Notification (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Introduces Immigration Bill After Constituent Transferred from Adelanto to Arizona Detention Facility Without Family Notification * LOS ANGELES -- Today, Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) introduced the Immigration Notification for Facility Oversight and Relocation Management (INFORM) Act to require Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to notify detainees' immediate famil more PR

Cramer Emphasizes Significance of Nuclear Modernization at U.S. Air Force Town Hall in Minot (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Emphasizes Significance of Nuclear Modernization at U.S. Air Force Town Hall in Minot * ***Click here for media resources. Click here for audio. MINOT, N.D. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, highlighted the importance of modernizing the United States' nuclear deterrence capabilities at a public town hall meeting today in Minot.  more PR

DeLauro Statement on Stop Work Order for Revolution Wind (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Stop Work Order for Revolution Wind * Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued the following statement regarding an order by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management halting all ongoing offshore activities for the Revolution Wind project: "Affordable, reliable energy is essential for lowering the cost of living, and that is exactly what the Revolution Wind Project is desi more PR

DONALDS RELEASES VIDEO: Promotes Legislation To Make D.C. Safe Again Ahead Of September Committee Action (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DONALDS RELEASES VIDEO: Promotes Legislation To Make D.C. Safe Again Ahead Of September Committee Action * WASHINGTON - Ahead of Congress reconvening next Tuesday, September 2nd, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a video promoting the consideration and passage of H.R. 4922 - The D.C. CRIMES Act, to combat the epidemic of youth violence plaguing the nation's capital and Make D.C. Safe Again. more PR

Durbin Admonishes Attorney General Bondi For Politicized Firing Of Nonpartisan Immigration Judges As Trump Administration Carries Out Mass Deportation Scheme (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Admonishes Attorney General Bondi For Politicized Firing Of Nonpartisan Immigration Judges As Trump Administration Carries Out Mass Deportation Scheme Durbin to AG Bondi: "The Trump Administration has engaged in an unprecedented attack on due process and the rule of law, and the only plausible explanation for firing immigration judges and more PR

Ex-ICE Acting Chief of Staff Fleischaker Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following testimony by Deborah T. Fleischaker, principal consultant at Blackbird Ventures LLC and former acting chief of staff at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from a July 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Biden's Border Betrayal: Criminal Aliens in America": * * * Chairman Cornyn, Ranking Member Padilla, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify t more PR

Heinrich, Lujan Announce Introduction of Legislation to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Announce Introduction of Legislation to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide * Introduction of the Women's Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman's right to choose and toward a national abortion ban WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined the entire Senate Democratic caucus in in more PR

Heinrich, Lujan Announce Introduction of Legislation to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Announce Introduction of Legislation to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide * Introduction of the Women's Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman's right to choose and toward a national abortion ban WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined the entire Senate Democratic caucus in int more PR

Heinrich, Lujan, Whitehouse, Colleagues Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Make Homeownership More Accessible for First-Time Buyers (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan, Whitehouse, Colleagues Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Make Homeownership More Accessible for First-Time Buyers * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) led 12 Democratic senators in reintroducing the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, legislation that aims to support middle-class Americans purchasing their f more PR

Horsford on DOGE Misuse of Social Security Data: Not surprising, but Shocking Nonetheless (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford on DOGE Misuse of Social Security Data: Not surprising, but Shocking Nonetheless * LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) responded today to whistle-blower allegations (link is external) that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), posted a highly sensitive Social Security database to a vulnerable cloud server, placing the personal information of hundreds of thousands of  more PR

House Democrats Sound the Alarm on the Impact of the 'Big, Ugly Law' On Student Borrowers (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * House Democrats Sound the Alarm on the Impact of the 'Big, Ugly Law' On Student Borrowers Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce led 53 of his colleagues in a letter to the Department of Education (ED or the Department) urging the Department to account for the harm R more PR

Huffman Statement on Trump's Roadless Rule Rollback and Taxpayer-Funded Lumber Giveaway to China (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Huffman Statement on Trump's Roadless Rule Rollback and Taxpayer-Funded Lumber Giveaway to China Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the next step in its rule-making process to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule more PR

ICYMI: Vindman Tours Gordonsville School & Local Businesses, Meets with Town Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Vindman Tours Gordonsville School & Local Businesses, Meets with Town Leadership * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Monday, August 25, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) spent the day in Gordonsville, Virginia, engaging with local business owners, meeting with town leadership, and touring an Orange County public school. Vindman participated in a tour of Horton Vineyards, visited small businesses  more PR

ICYMI: Warnock Visits MANA Nutrition to Uplift Organization's Work to Nourish Hungry Children, Georgia's Economy (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warnock Visits MANA Nutrition to Uplift Organization's Work to Nourish Hungry Children, Georgia's Economy * Senator Reverend Warnock visited MANA Nutrition's Pooler facility to meet with the organization's leadership and discuss the importance of protecting federal investments fueling Georgia jobs, humanitarian aid MANA Nutrition was notified earlier this year that its contracts and f more PR

Lujan Completes Statewide Tour Meeting with Families, Providers, and Businesses Impacted by GOP Budget Betrayal (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Completes Statewide Tour Meeting with Families, Providers, and Businesses Impacted by GOP Budget Betrayal * During Three-Week Tour Across New Mexico, Lujan Holds Events in Six Counties, Hosts Two More Town Halls Focus Includes Health Care, Nutrition, Local Economies, Tribal Priorities, and Public Safety Las Cruces, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) concluded a seri more PR

Moolenaar Proposes New Framework to Keep China Dependent on AI, Limit Their Advanced Capabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Moolenaar Proposes New Framework to Keep China Dependent on AI, Limit Their Advanced Capabilities This week, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China sent a letter urging U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to adopt a r more PR

Neal Statement on Trump's Latest Attack on the American Economy (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Neal Statement on Trump's Latest Attack on the American Economy SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) blasted Trump's latest attack on the U.S. economy with his illegal firing of Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook: "President Trump's illegal removal of Federal Reserve Govern more PR

Neal, Larson Call on Congress to Act After Whistleblower Report of 'DOGE' Mishandling of Americans' Private Social Security Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Neal, Larson Call on Congress to Act After Whistleblower Report of 'DOGE' Mishandling of Americans' Private Social Security Data East Hartford, CT - Today,House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) and Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) called on Congress to act a more PR

Padilla, Schiff, Friedman Push for Answers on DHS Presence During Redistricting Press Event (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Friedman Push for Answers on DHS Presence During Redistricting Press Event * Large, heavily armed federal presence prompts questions from California Democrats about the Trump Administration's political motivations and use of enforcement resources WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schif more PR

Pappas and Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Shipyard Workforce, U.S. National Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas and Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Shipyard Workforce, U.S. National Security * Legislation would exempt America's public shipyards from hiring freezes and mass layoffs This week Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a founding member of the bipartisan Public Shipyard Caucus and representative for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) in more PR

Pappas, Colleagues File Brief Calling on SCOTUS to Uphold Constitutional Conversion Therapy Bans (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas, Colleagues File Brief Calling on SCOTUS to Uphold Constitutional Conversion Therapy Bans * Yesterday Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, joined 187 of his colleagues, including Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Congressional Equality Caucus Vice Chair & House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36), and more PR

Peters, Slotkin, and Bergman Urge President Trump to Reconsider Denying FEMA Assistance to Northern Michigan Residents (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Peters, Slotkin, and Bergman Urge President Trump to Reconsider Denying FEMA Assistance to Northern Michigan Residents The Bicameral, Bipartisan Group Wrote in Support of Governor Whitmer's Denied Disaster Aid Appeal * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), along with Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), are urging President Trump to reconsider the denial of  more PR

Ranking Member Lofgren Calls Out Trump Administration for Gutting Natcast and Undermining CHIPS Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Calls Out Trump Administration for Gutting Natcast and Undermining CHIPS Act Yesterday, Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, announced that the operations of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) would be immediately moved from the National Center for the Advancement of Semic more PR

Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on New Executive Order on Flag Desecration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on New Executive Order on Flag Desecration Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting the desecration of the American flag: "Today, in the Oval Office, Donald  more PR

Ranking Member Robert Garcia Slams Department of Justice for Recycling Already Public Epstein Records, Demands Full Transparency (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Slams Department of Justice for Recycling Already Public Epstein Records, Demands Full Transparency Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after President Trump's Department of Justice released a partial batch of the Ep more PR

Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Committee Subpoena for Infamous "Birthday Book" and Demanding Acosta Testify (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Committee Subpoena for Infamous "Birthday Book" and Demanding Acosta Testify Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after the Committee subpoenaed the Epstein Estate for the complete "Birthday Book" prepare more PR

Ranking Member Scott Releases New Report on Trump Administration's Attacks on Disability Community (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (NTSrep) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Releases New Report on Trump Administration's Attacks on Disability Community Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released a new report entitled "Living Independently, Participating Fully: Defending Against the Trump Administration's Attacks o more PR

Ranking Members Raskin, Crockett and Jayapal Press "Border Czar" Tom Homan on His Apparent Conflict of Interest as Former Consultant for Troubled Immigration Detention Conglomerate, GEO Group (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Crockett and Jayapal Press "Border Czar" Tom Homan on His Apparent Conflict of Interest as Former Consultant for Troubled Immigration Detention Conglomerate, GEO Group Members Demand Homan Recuse Himself from Matters That Could Benefit GEO Group as Company Is Awarded More Than $1 Billion in New Federal C more PR

Rep. Dave Min Introduces the SAFE Act to Protect Seniors' At Risk Social Security Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dave Min Introduces the SAFE Act to Protect Seniors' At Risk Social Security Data * Washington, D.C. -- Following reports (link is external) that DOGE illegally uploaded hundreds of millions of Americans' personal data to unprotected servers, Representative Dave Min (CA-47) has introduced the Security and Accountability for Everyone (SAFE) Act, new legislation that would empower individual Ameri more PR

Rep. Kelly: 'President Trump has blood on his hands' (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly: 'President Trump has blood on his hands' * CHICAGO - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released the following statement after a gunman killed two children and injured 14 children and three adults at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis: "I am devastated by the horrific school shooting in Minneapolis. It was the first week of sch more PR

Rep. Nancy Mace Leads Charge To Restore Merit In Military Academy Admissions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Leads Charge To Restore Merit In Military Academy Admissions * (Washington, D.C., August 27, 2025) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the Restoring Merit in the Military Service Academies Act to ensure appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy is based solely on ability, not identity politics, in adm more PR

Rep. Smith responds to horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smith responds to horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis * Following the atrocious and unspeakable shooting that occurred at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota this morning, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) issued the statement below: "My wife, Marie, and I are heartbroken and horrified by the unimaginable act of violence that occurred at Ann more PR

Rep. Vasquez Unveils Affordability Agenda in Albuquerque (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Unveils Affordability Agenda in Albuquerque * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Earlier this month, following a roundtable with community leaders, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) unveiled his Affordability Agenda, a comprehensive set of policy solutions to address the affordability crisis facing hardworking New Mexicans. This Affordability Agenda comes as the cost of housing, food, hea more PR

Reps. Ansari, Salinas Respond to the Trump Administration's Continued Attacks on Roadless Area Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Ansari, Salinas Respond to the Trump Administration's Continued Attacks on Roadless Area Rule * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswomen Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) moving forward with its plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule: "The Trump Administration's latest move to roll back th more PR

Scott, Bonamici Scrutinize Harms and Cost of Proposed USDA Reorganization (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Bonamici Scrutinize Harms and Cost of Proposed USDA Reorganization This proposal occurs as families and farmers suffer critical food program disruptions because of failed Trump Administration policies. Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Early Childhood, Elementary, a more PR

Senator Ashley Moody Honors Service of Approximately 100 Vietnam War Veterans at the World's Largest American Legion Post (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Honors Service of Approximately 100 Vietnam War Veterans at the World's Largest American Legion Post LADY LAKE, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody today honored the service and sacrifice of approximately 100 Vietnam War veterans at a pinning ceremony at American Legion Post 347--the largest post in the world. At the ceremony, Senator Moody presented the veterans,  more PR

Senator Dave McCormick Applauds Groundbreaking Investment in Hanwha Philly Shipyard (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Dave McCormick Applauds Groundbreaking Investment in Hanwha Philly Shipyard * PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today applauded Hanwha Group's historic $5 billion investment in the Hanwha Philly Shipyard and greater Philadelphia area. The $5 billion program will be dedicated to the installation of additional docks and quays to increase capacity. Hanwha is also reviewin more PR

Senator Markey, Rep. Huffman Lead Colleagues in Opposing BP's Reckless Offshore Drilling Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey, Rep. Huffman Lead Colleagues in Opposing BP's Reckless Offshore Drilling Plan * Washington (August 26, 2025) - Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, House Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), Vice Ranking Member Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), and Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Ya more PR

Senator Marshall Op-Ed: Support President Trump's Push to End Ukraine War (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Op-Ed: Support President Trump's Push to End Ukraine War * Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in The Washington Times, writing that we can only end the Russian invasion of Ukraine by understanding the historical context of the region, the psychology of Vladimir Putin's aggression, and trusting President Trump's strength, leaders more PR

Senator Moody Addresses Veterans, Highlights Legislation and Congratulates Lady Lake Post 347 for Winning National Contest at American Legion Convention (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Senator Moody Addresses Veterans, Highlights Legislation and Congratulates Lady Lake Post 347 for Winning National Contest at American Legion Convention TAMPA, Fla.--Today, Senator Ashley Moody congratulated American Legion Lady Lake Post 347--the world's largest post--for winning the National Color Guard Contest at the American Legion National Convention held in Tampa, Florid more PR

Senator Peters Stops in Lansing on Annual Motorcycle Tour (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * Senator Peters Stops in Lansing on Annual Motorcycle Tour Peters Underscored the Importance of Medicaid & Community Programs like Head Start Amid Trump Administration Attacks on Hardworking Michigan Families * LANSING, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) visited Capital Area Community Services (CACS) in Lansing during his annual motorcycle tour to highlight the local impacts of the  more PR

Smucker Highlights Small Business Tax Policy in Wrightsville (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Highlights Small Business Tax Policy in Wrightsville * Wrightsville, PA --Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a senior member of the tax-writing Committee on Ways and Means, joined small businesses in Wrightsville for a roundtable discussion on federal tax policy and how the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill will drive investment and growth in the local economy. Smucker is the c more PR

Stanton Returns to Washington to Confront Trump Administration's Attack on Public Safety and Free Speech (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton Returns to Washington to Confront Trump Administration's Attack on Public Safety and Free Speech * Congressman's last town hall in Mesa postponed; 'Back to Session' telephone town will continue as planned on Sept. 2 MESA, Ariz., -- Today, U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton D-Ariz., is returning to Washington to confront what he called a, "dangerous attack on public safety and free speech," fol more PR

Statement by Senator Warren on President Trump Attempting to Fire Lisa Cook (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Senator Warren on President Trump Attempting to Fire Lisa Cook Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Co more PR

Take Me Strait to Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Take Me Strait to Texas * Whether they're living "Somewhere Down in Texas" or it's just their exes who live in Texas, when Americans think of country music, they think of George Strait. Known as one of the most successful artists of all time and the King of Country Music, George Harvey Strait Sr. is a Texas treasure and cultural icon, representing the very best of the Lone Star State. Strait was born in Pote more PR

Welch Statement on Firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook and Legal Fight (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on Firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook and Legal Fight * BURLINGTON, VT -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following reaction to President Trump's illegal attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook: "President Trump's unlawful attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook is an attack on the independence of our central bank. The Federal Reserve Board is purposely insulat more PR

Westerman Statement on Draft Critical Minerals List (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Westerman Statement on Draft Critical Minerals List This week, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through the United States Geological Survey (USGS), released its draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "Th more PR

WTAS: Historic Child Care Tax Credits Set to Benefit Millions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Historic Child Care Tax Credits Set to Benefit Millions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today highlighted the broad support from local community leaders, industry stakeholders, and business organizations due to her successful efforts to include modernized and increased tax credits to improve the accessibility and affordability of child care in President Trump's Working Fa more PR

Wyden Blasts DOGE Reckless Handling of Social Security Sensitive Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Wyden Blasts DOGE Reckless Handling of Social Security Sensitive Data Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) endangering millions of Americans' personal information by uploading a Social Security database to an unsecured cloud server.  more PR

Young Delivers Remarks at Christening of State of Maine Vessel at Hanwha Shipyard in Philadelphia (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Delivers Remarks at Christening of State of Maine Vessel at Hanwha Shipyard in Philadelphia * PHILADELPHIA - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) delivered remarks alongside U.S. and international leaders at the christening of State of Maine Vessel at Hanwha Shipyard in Philadelphia. Watch Young's remarks here or by clicking the image below: **Click here or above to watch Senator Young's fu more PR