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ICYMI: Congressman Pat Harrigan Pens Op-ed on The Deadly Consequences of the Left's Hatred (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congressman Pat Harrigan Pens Op-ed on The Deadly Consequences of the Left's Hatred
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- In a new op-ed for the Daily Caller, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) argues that Charlie Kirk's assassination was not random, but the direct result of years of Democrats and the media dehumanizing conservatives and normalizing violence. He war more PR
Ahead of Hearing, Ranking Member Raskin Presses FBI Director Patel on Epstein Cover-Up: "Who Exactly Are You Protecting and Why"? (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Ahead of Hearing, Ranking Member Raskin Presses FBI Director Patel on Epstein Cover-Up: "Who Exactly Are You Protecting and Why"?
Raskin Pushes Patel to Explain FBI's 1,000 Agent Review of Epstein Files and Produce Any Findings Amid Growing Evidence of a Cover-Up
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Yesterday, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House J more PR
Amid Trump's Efforts to Slash Critical Agriculture Support Programs, Duckworth Discusses Priorities with Illinois Agriculture Leaders (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Amid Trump's Efforts to Slash Critical Agriculture Support Programs, Duckworth Discusses Priorities with Illinois Agriculture Leaders
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September 11, 2025
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) met with leaders from the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB), Illinois Pork Producers and Illinois Farmers Union this week to discuss the support needed for our state's agriculture industry a more PR
As Trump Administration Continues "Operation Midway Blitz," Durbin, Duckworth, & Schneider Meet With Navy Secretary About Naval Station Great Lakes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Administration Continues "Operation Midway Blitz," Durbin, Duckworth, & Schneider Meet With Navy Secretary About Naval Station Great Lakes
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September 11, 2025
Today's meeting came at the request of Durbin and Duckworth, who engaged Secretary Phelan last week
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Se more PR
Babin Applauds Passage of FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Babin Applauds Passage of FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"Now more than ever, America's military and defense systems must be effective, efficient, and unmatched. The 2026 NDAA bolsters funding for military activiti more PR
Banking Committee Democrats Call on Chairman Scott to Immediately Hold Hearing on How U.S. Financial System Enabled Jeffrey Epstein's Crimes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Banking Committee Democrats Call on Chairman Scott to Immediately Hold Hearing on How U.S. Financial System Enabled Jeffrey Epstein's Crimes
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Committee Democrats urged Committee C more PR
Barr Votes to Strengthen Military, Secure Border, and Counter China (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Votes to Strengthen Military, Secure Border, and Counter China
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Washington, D.C. --Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included a 3.8% pay raise for our military members, eliminated woke politics from the military, and protected Kentucky's defense initiatives like the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD). The NDAA delivers key national more PR
Barrasso Honors Charlie Kirk (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Honors Charlie Kirk
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to honor the life of Charlie Kirk.
Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso's remarks.
Sen. Barrasso's remarks as prepared:
"I'd like to begin by addressing the tragic event that occurred yesterday. Thirteen years ago, an organization called Turning Point U more PR
Barrasso: Senate Republicans are Determined to Overcome Senate Democrats' Confirmation Obstruction (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: Senate Republicans are Determined to Overcome Senate Democrats' Confirmation Obstruction
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"Instead of deliberation, Senate Democrats chose unprecedented delay. That ends now."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about Senate Republicans will today break the Democrat confirmation logjam and move quickly to confir more PR
Bean Supports Troops, Securing the Homeland (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bean Supports Troops, Securing the Homeland
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WASHINGTON --U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA).
Upon House passage, Congressman Bean said, "I voted to safeguard America's future, support our great more PR
Blumenthal Joins 17 Senators in Amicus Brief Fighting Trump Abuse of Military Deployments (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Joins 17 Senators in Amicus Brief Fighting Trump Abuse of Military Deployments
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[Hartford, CT] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and 14 other Senators in more PR
Booker Joins Kaine, Colleagues In Demanding Answers from Trump Administration on Strike in Caribbean (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Joins Kaine, Colleagues In Demanding Answers from Trump Administration on Strike in Caribbean
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Tim Kaine (D-VA) and 24 of his Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for answers regarding the September 2 U.S. military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea that reportedly killed all 11 passengers on board. Th more PR
Boyle Statement on August CPI Inflation Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Boyle Statement on August 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 the annualized CPI inflation rate for August increased to 2.9 percent:
"Donald Trump is the single greate more PR
Bynum, Merkley, Wyden Demand Funding for Kids with Disabilities in Central Oregon Be Restored (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bynum, Merkley, Wyden Demand Funding for Kids with Disabilities in Central Oregon Be Restored
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Washington, DC - Today, after the Trump Administration announced the termination of a grant for the Central Oregon Disability Support Network, Inc. (CODSN), Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) led a letter to the U.S. Department of Education demanding the reinstatement of the federal funding. CODSN is an more PR
Cantwell Decries Health Insurance Price Spikes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Decries Health Insurance Price Spikes
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09.10.25
WA Insurance Commissioner announces that families and small businesses purchasing health care on the open market will pay $1,548 more on average in 2026; Rising costs are driven largely by GOP's recent decision not to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits under the ACA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Washington State Office of the I more PR
Cantwell Introduces Amendment to Guarantee COVID-19 Vaccine Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Introduces Amendment to Guarantee COVID-19 Vaccine Access
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09.10.25
New FDA guidelines allow insurance companies to deny coverage - CDC says COVID shot will run Americans $142 out of pocket; Under RFK Jr., COVID-19 vaccine booster guidance rollbacks have compromised access for many Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), senior member of the S more PR
Cantwell Tells OSTP Director Kratsios That White House AI Action Plan Tenets Align With Bipartisan Bills Previously Passed by Commerce Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Tells OSTP Director Kratsios that White House AI Action Plan Tenets Align with Bipartisan Bills Previously Passed by Commerce Committee
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, called for the passage of seven previously approved bi more PR
Carbajal Demands Answers on ICE Racial Profiling (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal Demands Answers on ICE Racial Profiling
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U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) joined Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), Darren Soto (D-FL-09), and over 64 of their colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on the use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement.
Under the Fourth Amendment, federal agents gene more PR
Case Votes Against Initial House Version Of Annual Defense Measure That Fails To Exert Congressional Oversight Of Trump Administration Actions Undermining Our Nation's Military (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Case Votes Against Initial House Version Of Annual Defense Measure That Fails To Exert Congressional Oversight Of Trump Administration Actions Undermining Our Nation's Military
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U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) tonight voted against the initial U.S. House $893 billion version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) despite adoption of five of his floor amendments and vario more PR
Casten Statement on Voting Against the NDAA for FY 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Casten Statement on Voting Against the NDAA for FY 2026
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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026:
"Since the start of the second Trump Administration, we have seen the president use the United States military in American cities for domestic law enforcement. He has ta more PR
Castro, Padilla Condemn Trump Administration's Ending of Discretionary Grants for Hispanic-Serving, Minority-Serving Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Castro, Padilla Condemn Trump Administration's Ending of Discretionary Grants for Hispanic-Serving, Minority-Serving Schools
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September 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Democratic co-chairs of the Senate and House Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Caucuses, issued the following joint statement after the Trump Administration more PR
Chair Cassidy, Husted, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill Empowering States to Safely Integrate AI in Classroom, Enhance Student Success (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Chair Cassidy, Husted, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill Empowering States to Safely Integrate AI in Classroom, Enhance Student Success
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Jon Husted (R-OH), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the R more PR
Chairman Comer Opens Markup of Legislation to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Chairman Comer Opens Markup of Legislation to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) opened today's markup of legislation to ensure our nation's capital is safe and beautiful. The legislation empowers District law enforcement to combat the more PR
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Markup of Several Public Health Reauthorization Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Markup of Several Public Health Reauthorization Bills
Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's health subcommittee markup of several public health reauthorization bills.
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Chairman Hill Stands Strong With Our Nation's Service Members (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Hill Stands Strong with Our Nation's Service Members
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
"Under the Trump Administration's steadfast leadership, we are enhancing our defense cap more PR
Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing. Witnesses included Sergio Gor to be ambassador to India, Herschel Walker to be ambassador to the Bahamas, Andrew more PR
Committee Approves FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Committee Approves FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 28.
Commerce, Justice, and Scienc more PR
COMMITTEE APPROVES FY26 COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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COMMITTEE APPROVES FY26 COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 28.
Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY more PR
Committee Approves FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025:
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Committee Approves FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 28 more PR
Conferees Named for 2026 Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch Funding Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Conferees Named for 2026 Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch Funding Bills
The House of Representatives voted to participate in the Conference Committee to finalize the fiscal year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Military Cons more PR
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Senators Condemn Outrageous Supreme Court Decision to Allow Racial Profiling, Call it an Attack on Hardworking American Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Senators Condemn Outrageous Supreme Court Decision to Allow Racial Profiling, Call it an Attack on Hardworking American Families
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Washington, D.C. - The Senate Congressional Hispanic Caucus members, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), condemned the U.S. Supreme Court's decisio more PR
Congressman Dunn Applauds District Victories in NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Dunn Applauds District Victories in NDAA
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Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) celebrated passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including multiple victories for military facilities in Florida's Second Congressional District worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The NDAA also contained three amendments submitted by Congressman Dunn to strengthen America's c more PR
Congressman Gabe Evans Votes to Strengthen U.S. Military and Support Service Members (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gabe Evans Votes to Strengthen U.S. Military and Support Service Members
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WASHINGTON -- Today Congressman Gabe Evans, an Army combat veteran and former Black Hawk helicopter pilot, voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense authorization bill that restores America's military's focus and puts service members first, so they can keep ou more PR
Congressman Garcia Votes Against Racist Criminalization Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Garcia Votes Against Racist Criminalization Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting against the Stop Illegal Entry Act:
"This bill is a draconian measure that will not deter unauthorized migration and does nothing to improve public safety. It will drastically increase the number of undocumented people imprisoned f more PR
Congressman Patronis: NDAA Passage Ensures Stronger, Safer U.S. Military (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Patronis: NDAA Passage Ensures Stronger, Safer U.S. Military
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included an amendment filed by Congressman Patronis that would end the Biden administration's mandate giving preferential treatment to electric and hybrid non-tactical vehicles over more PR
Congressman Robert Aderholt Applauds Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Robert Aderholt Applauds Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, DC -- Today, H.R. 3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, passed through the House of Representatives. Included in this legislation is Rep. Aderholt's DUAL (Defense United Access to Learning) Act and a prop more PR
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls on Trump to Approve Wisconsin's Disaster Declaration Request (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls on Trump to Approve Wisconsin's Disaster Declaration Request
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One month after historic flooding hit the Milwaukee area, Congresswoman Moore spoke on the House floor pushing for FEMA assistance. Watch here.
"Our communities cannot recover without federal support. Our public infrastructure has at least $34 million in damage, and sadly, our community experienced a los more PR
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Fights to Protect TRIO Programs, Pushes Trump Administration to Release Grant Notifications for TRIO Programs Across the Country (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Fights to Protect TRIO Programs, Pushes Trump Administration to Release Grant Notifications for TRIO Programs Across the Country
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In the letter, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, co-chair of the TRIO Caucus and a TRIO alum, called for President Trump, Department of Education Secretary McMahon, and Director of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Vought to release award notificati more PR
Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Partisan Defense Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Partisan Defense Spending Bill
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026:
"I voted against Republicans' annual defense spending bill because it does not keep our country safe, weakens the safety and readiness of our military, and ignores the strug more PR
Congresswoman Ramirez, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Mahmoud Khalil Lead Day of Action for Block the Bombs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ramirez, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Mahmoud Khalil Lead Day of Action for Block the Bombs
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), joined by actors Cynthia Nixon and Morgan Spector, emergency doctor Adil Husain, and advocate Mahmoud Khalil, led a day of action on Capitol Hill to urge Congressmembers to support H.R. 3565, The Block the Bombs Act, to end more PR
Congresswoman Simon Votes Against the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Simon Votes Against the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C. - Following a vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the below statement:
"Today, I proudly voted NO on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act for Trump's Department of War. This bill, combined with addit more PR
Congresswoman Tenney Supports FY26 NDAA Delivering on Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Supports FY26 NDAA Delivering on Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda
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Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which delivers on President Trump's Peace th more PR
Cortez Masto, Rosen Condemn Department of Education Decision to Defund Nevada's Universities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Condemn Department of Education Decision to Defund Nevada's Universities
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) condemned the United States Department of Education's decision to defund grants that support Nevada's students and the university system. The Department announced these program cuts yesterday. This ye more PR
Daines Emphasizes Need to Boost Tribal Energy in Senate Indian Affairs Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines Emphasizes Need to Boost Tribal Energy in Senate Indian Affairs Hearing
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U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with Mr. David Conrad, Acting Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy. Daines emphasized the need to expand energy production in tribal communities and the importance of the Crow Revenue Act and the Cr more PR
DeGette, Huffman Statement on Trump Administration's Reversal of Biden-era Public Lands Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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DeGette, Huffman Statement on Trump Administration's Reversal of Biden-era Public Lands Rule
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), released the following statement after the Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a proposal to rescind President Biden's Public Lands Rule which conse more PR
DeLauro Votes "No" on President Trump's Defense Authorization Bill that Abandons National Security, Embraces Partisanship (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Votes "No" on President Trump's Defense Authorization Bill that Abandons National Security, Embraces Partisanship
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Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) voted no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2025, annual legislation that sets the Department of Defense's policies and authorizes annual expenditures.
"In passing this year's National Defense Authorization Ac more PR
Diaz-Balart: FY26 NDAA Delivers Peace Through Strength Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart: FY26 NDAA Delivers Peace Through Strength Agenda
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), and member of the Defense Subcommittee, released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlini more PR
Duckworth Calls Out Trump's Dangerous and Unconstitutional Abuse of the Military to Police American Cities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Calls Out Trump's Dangerous and Unconstitutional Abuse of the Military to Police American Cities
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September 11, 2025
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -- After Donald Trump effectively declared war against the city of Chicago, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)--called out this dangerous, wasteful and unconstitutiona more PR
Duckworth, Durbin, Schneider Press Trump Administration for Answers, Written Confirmation on Use of Naval Station Great Lakes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin, Schneider Press Trump Administration for Answers, Written Confirmation on Use of Naval Station Great Lakes
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September 11, 2025
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) today are expressing their opposition to the Administration's use of Naval Station Great Lakes more PR
Durbin Delivers Remarks During Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Delivers Remarks During Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting where he spoke on President Trump's extreme and unqualified judges. During his opening statement, Durbin first reflected on more PR
Durbin Delivers Remarks During Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Durbin Delivers Remarks During Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting where he spoke on President Trump's extreme and unqualifie more PR
Durbin Meets With Cook County Board Of Commissioners, Toni Preckwinkle, and Cook County Health Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Meets With Cook County Board Of Commissioners, Toni Preckwinkle, and Cook County Health Leadership
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September 11, 2025
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with Cook Country Board of Commissioners, Toni Preckwinkle, as well as leadership of Cook County Health to discuss Medicaid cuts in President Trump and congressional Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill more PR
Durbin Statement After Republicans Voted Against Releasing The Epstein Files (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Durbin Statement After Republicans Voted Against Releasing The Epstein Files
Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent the following statement after Senate Republicans voted against releasing the Epstein files:
"The American people have asked for the truth ab more PR
Durbin Statement After Senate Republicans Voted Against Releasing The Epstein Files (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement After Senate Republicans Voted Against Releasing The Epstein Files
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Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent the following statement after Senate Republicans voted against releasing the Epstein files:
"The American people have asked for the truth about the Epstein files, but the Trump Administration has more PR
ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici Demands Committee Subpoena Stephen Miller (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici Demands Committee Subpoena Stephen Miller
ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici is demanding Stephen N. Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, to come before the committee as a witness to answer for the Trump Administration's antisemitic actions.
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ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici Demands Committee Subpoena Stephen Miller (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici Demands Committee Subpoena Stephen Miller
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ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici is demanding Stephen N. Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, to come before the committee as a witness to answer for the Trump Administration's antisemitic actions
WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) delivered the following opening statement at today's Early more PR
Entering the Golden Age of American Energy and Resources Dominance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025:
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Entering the Golden Age of American Energy and Resources Dominance
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on realizing the full potential of America's domestic energy supply and natural resources dominance. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
"By more PR
Ernst Touts Trump SBA IG Nominee's Ability to Hold COVID Fraudsters Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Touts Trump SBA IG Nominee's Ability to Hold COVID Fraudsters Accountable
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WASHINGTON - During a U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) touted William Kirk as a strong candidate for Inspector General of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Ernst highlighted how her SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act, which passed out of committee, wo more PR
Fedorchak discusses trade, input costs, and Farm Bill with North Dakota Farmers Union (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak discusses trade, input costs, and Farm Bill with North Dakota Farmers Union
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Washington, D.C. -- This week, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) welcomed 24 ag producers and leaders to Washington, D.C., as part of the North Dakota Farmers Union's (NDFU) annual visit to the U.S. Capitol. The group, representing a wide range of commodities, discussed the challenges facing farmers i more PR
Fedorchak votes for increased border security, crack down on illegal entry (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak votes for increased border security, crack down on illegal entry
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and passed by bipartisan a vote of 226-197, this legislation will impose tougher penalties on migrants who illegally enter or reenter the United States.
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Following Trump's Deployment of Troops to Major US Cities, Warren Raises Alarm, Secures Commitment from Trump Military Nominee to Follow Court Orders (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Following Trump's Deployment of Troops to Major US Cities, Warren Raises Alarm, Secures Commitment from Trump Military Nominee to Follow Court Orders
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Warren: "We cannot let the military become a political weapon to intimidate our communities."
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Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), more PR
Gallego Introduces Bill to Ensure Auto-Gratuity is Covered by 'No Tax on Tips' (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego Introduces Bill to Ensure Auto-Gratuity is Covered by 'No Tax on Tips'
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Legislation comes as the Trump administration begins to implement new 'no tax on tips' provision
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the No Tax on Large Party Tips Act to clarify that auto-gratuities and recommended tips, such as those added by restaurants when serving large parties, are cove more PR
Garamendi Demands Trump Stop Abandoning America's Energy Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Garamendi Demands Trump Stop Abandoning America's Energy Workers
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WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), along with Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01), demanded that the Trump Administration immediately reverse course on actions that jeopardize safety, environmental health, and labor protections for energy workers and the communities where more PR
Graham Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Graham Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA.
"Today is a tragic day for our country. There is a pervasive sickness that is poisoning America. Charlie Kirk engaged in thoughtful and lively political debate, but he rejected more PR
Greene Announces Hearing on Weather and Climate Control (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Greene Announces Hearing on Weather and Climate Control
Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) today announced a hearing titled "Playing God with the Weather -- a Disastrous Forecast." During the hearing, the panel will hear from witnesses about weather control an more PR
Hearing Wrap Up: Congress Must Work to Make American Children Healthy Again (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Hearing Wrap Up: Congress Must Work to Make American Children Healthy Again
Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services held a hearing titled, "Better Meals, Fewer Pills: Making Our Children Healthy Again." During the hearing, members examined how American children are being negatively impacted b more PR
House Armed Services Committee Chair Smith Votes No on FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Smith Votes No on FY26 NDAA
U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act on a vote of 231-196.
"For over 60 years, the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act has served as t more PR
House Foreign Affairs Committee Introduces State Department Reauthorization Bill Text (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Introduces State Department Reauthorization Bill Text
Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee introduced its bipartisan, standalone State Department reauthorization bill. The reauthorization will fix what was once a broken State Department by reasserting command and control.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Africa Subcommittee Democrats Demand Answers from Rubio on Trump Administration's Violation of Law Requiring a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Africa Subcommittee Democrats Demand Answers from Rubio on Trump Administration's Violation of Law Requiring a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, and every Democrat on the Africa Subcom more PR
House Intelligence Committee Passes FY2026 Intelligence Authorization Act Out of Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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House Intelligence Committee Passes FY2026 Intelligence Authorization Act Out of Committee
Focuses the Intelligence Community on its no-fail mission, eliminating distractions
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Today, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence passed the fiscal year 2026 Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) out of Commi more PR
House Republicans Advance Legislation to Strengthen Border Security and Defend Rule of Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Advance Legislation to Strengthen Border Security and Defend Rule of Law
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WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement the House passed Rep. Stephanie Bice's (R-Oklahoma) H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act.
"President Trump's bold actions to secure our border have demonstrated deterrence is an effective method of prevention, and the Stop I more PR
House Republicans Advance Legislation to Strengthen Border Security and Defend Rule of Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Advance Legislation to Strengthen Border Security and Defend Rule of Law
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WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement the House passed Rep. Stephanie Bice's (R-Oklahoma) H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act.
"President Trump's bold actions to secure our border have demonstrated deterrence is an effective method of prevention, and the Stop Illegal Entry Act more PR
ICYMI: Committee Republicans BLOCK Subpoena Forcing Release of Documents Related to Epstein's Financial Transactions Through JPMorgan Chase and Other Banks (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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ICYMI: Committee Republicans BLOCK Subpoena Forcing Release of Documents Related to Epstein's Financial Transactions through JPMorgan Chase and Other Banks
Marks SECOND time Committee Republicans have blocked release of Epstein files
Follows Revelation That JPMorgan Chase Enabled Epstein's International Child Sex Traffi more PR
ICYMI: National Outcry Over Democrat Obstruction of Law Enforcement Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: National Outcry Over Democrat Obstruction of Law Enforcement Nominees
In case you missed it, local voices from across the nation are spotlighting Senate Democrats' blockade of critical U.S. Attorney nominees.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are blocking Senate confirmatio more PR
ICYMI: Risch Talks Middle East at MEAD (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following Q&A on Sept. 10, 2025, with MEAD co-founder Yaakov Katz:
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ICYMI: Risch Talks Middle East at MEAD
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, had a conversation with Yaakov Katz, co-founder of MEAD, titled "Inside Foreign Affairs with Senator Risch," at the MEAD Summit in Washington D.C.
What are your thoughts on Israel's at more PR
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: US-Philippine Alliance is Vital to Trump's Fight Against Communist China (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: US-Philippine Alliance is Vital to Trump's Fight Against Communist China
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott published an op-ed for The Hill discussing his recent trip to the Philippines - a great ally of the United States in our fight for global defense against the threat of our enemy, Communist China - where he reinfor more PR
In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Condemns Senate Republicans For Going Nuclear On President Trump's Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Condemns Senate Republicans For Going Nuclear On President Trump's Nominations
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The move would erode the Senate's procedures and open the door to even more unqualified nominees
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor den more PR
In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Condemns Senate Republicans For Going Nuclear On President Trump's Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Condemns Senate Republicans For Going Nuclear On President Trump's Nominations
The move would erode the Senate's procedures and open the door to even more unqualified nominees
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Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered more PR
In Wake of Charlie Kirk Murder, Sanders Addresses Rising Political Violence in America (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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In Wake of Charlie Kirk Murder, Sanders Addresses Rising Political Violence in America
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released a video statement responding to rising political violence in America. The video is available here (https://youtu.be/HlIvH6ozvv4), and a transcript is below:
I want to say a few words regarding the terrible murder yesterday of Charlie Kirk -- someone more PR
Jayapal Statement on Vote Against Bloated Defense Budget (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Statement on Vote Against Bloated Defense Budget
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"Congressional funding bills show the American people what their government thinks is important. This year, that message is loud and clear: we have $882.6 billion for an already outrag more PR
Joyce Supports Soldiers and National Security with House Passage of FY26 Defense Authorization Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Joyce Supports Soldiers and National Security with House Passage of FY26 Defense Authorization Bill
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Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). This legislation raises pay and benefits for our troops and their families, streamlines our acquisition process to promote military readiness, saves taxpayer dollars through multip more PR
Kamlager-Dove, Vargas Lead Federal Effort to Block Immigrants' Personal Data from Being Used Against them for Deportations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove, Vargas Lead Federal Effort to Block Immigrants' Personal Data from Being Used Against them for Deportations
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Juan Vargas (CA-52) led colleagues in introducing two new bills to protect immigrant families by blocking federal agencies from sharing personal data with DHS for immigration enforcement purposes.
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Kelly Joins Kaine, Colleagues in Pressing for Answers from Trump Administration on Strike in Caribbean (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Joins Kaine, Colleagues in Pressing for Answers from Trump Administration on Strike in Caribbean
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Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and 23 other senators in pressing the Trump administration for answers regarding the U.S. military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea that reportedly killed all 11 passengers on board on September 2, 2025. The administration has more PR
Kelly votes for National Defense Authorization Act, supports pay raise for service members (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly votes for National Defense Authorization Act, supports pay raise for service members
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual comprehensive package of legislation that supports American defense and military service members.
The bill now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. more PR
Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from Trump Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from Trump Tariffs
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Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Small Business RELIEF Act to exempt small businesses from global ta more PR
Kiggans Secures Major Wins for Hampton Roads and Military Families in Defense Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Kiggans Secures Major Wins for Hampton Roads and Military Families in Defense Bill
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan legislation that strengthens America's national defense, revitalizes the defense industrial base, and delivers key quality-of-life improvements for servicemem more PR
King: "You Just Lost My Vote," After He Grills VA Nominee Over Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King: "You Just Lost My Vote," After He Grills VA Nominee Over Cuts
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), in a hearing of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC), questioned a Trump Administration nominee about the reckless approach the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has taken with regard to contract reductions. In a tense exchange with Dr. Karen Brazell, the nominee t more PR
Larsen Statement on House-Passed Defense Policy Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Statement on House-Passed Defense Policy Bill
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This week, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) advocated for provisions in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect families and businesses Northwest Washington state.
He co-led an amendment which would allow Island Health to achieve significant cost-savings, and as a result, the hospital would be able to mai more PR
Larson Calls for Action to Protect Households from Bank-Breaking Premium Hikes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Calls for Action to Protect Households from Bank-Breaking Premium Hikes
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on last night's announcement of double-digit health care premium hikes for Connecticut residents. Larson is a cosponsor of the Health Care Affordability Act to extend premium assistance for households who purchase health care p more PR
Larson, Neal Launch Inquiry with Ways and Means Democrats Demanding Trump Hand Over Information About 'DOGE' Data Meddling at Social Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson, Neal Launch Inquiry with Ways and Means Democrats Demanding Trump Hand Over Information About 'DOGE' Data Meddling at Social Security
Today, following a whistleblower report (link is external) that revealed 'DOGE' copied sensitive information, including names, Social Security numbers, and addresses, to a vulnerable cloud, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson more PR
Latta Votes to Secure America's Defense, Invest in U.S. Military Equipment, & Promote Peace Through Strength (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Latta Votes to Secure America's Defense, Invest in U.S. Military Equipment, & Promote Peace Through Strength
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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"I am proud to support this year's NDAA, which ensures our men and women in uniform have the tools, training, and support the more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RECKLESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RECKLESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Donald Trump and House Republicans are putting their unpopular, far-right extremism ahead of the national security of the American people. They have abandoned a historically bipartisan legislative process, choosing more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RECKLESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RECKLESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Donald Trump and House Republicans are putting their unpopular, far-right extremism ahead of the national security of the American people. They have abandoned a historically bipartisan legislative process, choosing to deny Floor debate on an more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL"
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Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to call for a Conference Committee on a spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and make clear that House Democrats will not vote for legislation that harms the American people more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL"
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Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to call for a Conference Committee on a spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and make clear that House Democrats will not vote for legislation that harms the American people.
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Lofgren's Weather Act Reauthorization Passes Science Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Lofgren's Weather Act Reauthorization Passes Science Committee
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WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed H.R. 5089, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025, during a full committee markup. This critical legislation, led by Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren and former SST Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, builds on the success of the committee's Weather Resear more PR
Lowering Costs Caucus Leaders Call on Dept. of Transportation to Protect Air Travelers Facing Delays or Cancellations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Lowering Costs Caucus Leaders Call on Dept. of Transportation to Protect Air Travelers Facing Delays or Cancellations
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Today, the leaders of the Lowering Costs Caucus - Representatives Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Derek Tran (CA-45), and Greg Landsman (OH-01) - urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) to take action to protect consumers. Specifically, the Caucus Co-Chairs urged the Departmen more PR
Lucas votes for NDAA; Secures legislative wins for Oklahoma (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lucas votes for NDAA; Secures legislative wins for Oklahoma
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Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Lucas voted in favor of the legislation and released the following statement.
"Today, for the 65th consecutive year, Congress came together to fulfill the paramount duty of supporting America's warfighters, bolstering more PR
Lujan, Finance Committee Democrats Call on Chairman Crapo to Hold Hearing on Personal Data Risk, Customer Service Chaos at Social Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Finance Committee Democrats Call on Chairman Crapo to Hold Hearing on Personal Data Risk, Customer Service Chaos at Social Security
Lujan and Committee Democrats to Crapo: "We have a responsibility to ensure SSA protects Americans' data and provides quality customer service to the over 72 million Americans who rely on these benefits."
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U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of more PR
Magaziner Statement on His Vote Against House NDAA Bill that Fails to Address Trump Misuse of Military (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner Statement on His Vote Against House NDAA Bill that Fails to Address Trump Misuse of Military
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the below statement following his vote against the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets annual defense policy for the country and authorizes Department of Defense (DoD) funding.
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Markey, Garamendi, Beyer Raise Alarm on U.S. Plan to Transfer Plutonium to Private Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Garamendi, Beyer Raise Alarm on U.S. Plan to Transfer Plutonium to Private Industry
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Transfer of plutonium would increase the risk of nuclear weapons proliferation, including to rogue states or terrorists
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Washington (September 10, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08) and Don Beyer (VA-08), today wrote to Pres more PR
Markup Wrap Up: Oversight Committee Advances Legislation to Codify President Trump's Efforts to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Markup Wrap Up: Oversight Committee Advances Legislation to Codify President Trump's Efforts to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup and passed fourteen bills to combat crime in Washington, D.C., bolster President Donald Trump's efforts to restore law and order, codify key el more PR
Meeks Issues Statement on Israel's Strike in Qatar (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Meeks Issues Statement on Israel's Strike in Qatar
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on Israel's unilateral strike in Qatar.
"After speaking with both Ambassador Yechiel Leiter of Israel and Ambassador Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar more PR
Meeks Issues Statement on Russian Drones in Polish Airspace (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Meeks Issues Statement on Russian Drones in Polish Airspace
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Russia's violation of Polish airspace with at least 19 drones:
"Vladimir Putin has once again demonstrated that his ambitions do not end with Ukraine, but the more PR
Meeks, Africa Subcommittee Democrats Demand Answers From Rubio on Trump Administration's Violation of Law Requiring a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Meeks, Africa Subcommittee Democrats Demand Answers from Rubio on Trump Administration's Violation of Law Requiring a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, and every Democrat on the Africa Subcommittee today s more PR
Merkley, Wyden, Padilla, Bonamici, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Administration to Release $52.1 Million in Federal Education Funds for Agricultural Farmworker Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Wyden, Padilla, Bonamici, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Administration to Release $52.1 Million in Federal Education Funds for Agricultural Farmworker Students
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Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, California's U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, and U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) today led 26 lawmakers to demand Office of Management and Budget (OMB) more PR
Miller-Meeks Secures Pay Raise for Troops, Strengthens U.S. Defense, & Protects Mission-Critical Operations at Rock Island Arsenal (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Miller-Meeks Secures Pay Raise for Troops, Strengthens U.S. Defense, & Protects Mission-Critical Operations at Rock Island Arsenal
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) voted today to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that delivers a much-deserved pay raise for America's servicemembers, ensures they are equipped wit more PR
Murphy: Senate Republicans Are Abandoning Their Constitutional Responsibilities To Help Trump Break The Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy: Senate Republicans Are Abandoning Their Constitutional Responsibilities To Help Trump Break The Law
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WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn) on Wednesday spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to condemn the nominations process rule change being pushed by Senate Republicans, allowing the Senate to batch an unlimited number of nominees into a single vote. Murphy warned the rule ch more PR
Natural Resources Democrats Slam GOP Attempts to Gut Environmental Protections and Silence Communities Under Guise of Permitting Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Natural Resources Democrats Slam GOP Attempts to Gut Environmental Protections and Silence Communities Under Guise of Permitting Reform
Today, Ranking Member Huffman pushed back against Republicans' so-called SPEED Act, a sweeping bill that would gut core provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and rig more PR
NDAA Passes House Legislation Includes Lumbee Fairness Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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NDAA Passes House Legislation Includes Lumbee Fairness Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This afternoon, the House passed H.R. 3838, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA). Included in the final package was legislation introduced by Congressman David Rouzer to provide full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
"Today marks an historic effort not jus more PR
Neal, Larson Launch Inquiry With Ways and Means Democrats Demanding Trump Hand Over Information About 'DOGE' Data Meddling at Social Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Neal, Larson Launch Inquiry with Ways and Means Democrats Demanding Trump Hand Over Information About 'DOGE' Data Meddling at Social Security
Today, following a whistleblower report that revealed 'DOGE' copied sensitive information, including names, Social Security numbers, and addresses, to a vulnerable cloud, Ways and more PR
Newhouse Votes for Peace Through Strength in NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Newhouse Votes for Peace Through Strength in NDAA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a vote of 231-196.
"This is a pivotal moment for U.S. national security, and House Republicans have delivered a clear agenda for maintaining peace through strength," said more PR
NH Delegation Pushes OMB to Protect DEA Lab Personnel Essential to Combating Drug Trafficking (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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NH Delegation Pushes OMB to Protect DEA Lab Personnel Essential to Combating Drug Trafficking
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) led Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Senator Maggie Hassan (NH), and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) in urging the Office of Management and Budget to exempt Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) lab personnel from the Trump Administ more PR
NH Delegation Pushes OMB to Protect DEA Lab Personnel Essential to Combating Drug Trafficking (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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NH Delegation Pushes OMB to Protect DEA Lab Personnel Essential to Combating Drug Trafficking
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Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, alongside Congressman Chris Pappas, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, and Senator Maggie Hassan, are urging the Office of Management and Budget to exempt Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) lab personnel from the Trump Administration's federal hiring freeze, as their r more PR
Norton Statement on Markup of Her Bill to Allow Electronic Transmission of D.C. Legislation to Congress and 13 Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release:
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Norton Statement on Markup of Her Bill to Allow Electronic Transmission of D.C. Legislation to Congress and 13 Anti-D.C. Home Rule Bills
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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement on committee passage of her bill to allow the chair of the D.C. Council to transmit legislation to Congress in the form of the chair's choosing, including in electronic form, and 13 bil more PR
Oversight Committee Releases Report Exposing Biden's Green New Deal Scam Benefitting Democratic Allies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Oversight Committee Releases Report Exposing Biden's Green New Deal Scam Benefitting Democratic Allies
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) released a majority staff report titled, "The Green New Scam: The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund," exposing how the Biden Admin more PR
Owens Advances Utah Priorities in Annual Defense Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Owens Advances Utah Priorities in Annual Defense Bill
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WASHINGTON -- Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) released the following statement after voting to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.
"The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act puts Utah and America First," said Rep. Owens. "From fully funding the F-35 and Sentinel missile programs at Hill Air Force Base t more PR
Padilla, Castro Condemn Trump Administration's Ending of Discretionary Grants for Hispanic-Serving, Minority-Serving Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Castro Condemn Trump Administration's Ending of Discretionary Grants for Hispanic-Serving, Minority-Serving Schools
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-Texas-20), Democratic co-chairs of the Senate and House Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Caucuses, issued the following joint statement after the Trump Administra more PR
Padilla, Schumer, Murray, Reed: "We Will Reject" Republican Attempts to Include Anti-Voter Legislation in Defense, Funding Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schumer, Murray, Reed: "We Will Reject" Republican Attempts to Include Anti-Voter Legislation in Defense, Funding Bills
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Democratic Senators slam SAVE Act: "The burden of documentary proof required by this bill shows that its true impact is massive voter suppression."
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administrati more PR
Pappas Leads NH Delegation in Pushing OMB to Protect DEA Lab Personnel Essential to Combating Drug Trafficking (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Leads NH Delegation in Pushing OMB to Protect DEA Lab Personnel Essential to Combating Drug Trafficking
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This letter follows Congressman Pappas's visit to the DEA Lab in Bedford last month
Yesterday Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) led Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Senator Maggie Hassan (NH), and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) in urging the Office of Management and Budget to more PR
Peters Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Peters Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statement on the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:
"Today marks 24 years after the devastating terrorist attacks on 9/11 that forever changed o more PR
Peters Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Peters Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statement on the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:
"Today marks 24 years after the devastating terrorist attacks on 9/11 that forever changed our nation. We remember and honor the 2,977 lives that were cut short that day, the more PR
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with U.S. Ambassador to India Nominee Sergio Gor (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with U.S. Ambassador to India Nominee Sergio Gor
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Sergio Gor, whom President Trump nominated to serve as U.S. Ambassador to India. As a co-founder of the Senate India Caucus, Sen. Cornyn is strongly committed to bolstering bilateral ties between the United States and India. See photo attached and below.
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Pocan, Schakowsky Introduce Resolution Condemning Prior Authorization Use in Medicare (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Pocan, Schakowsky Introduce Resolution Condemning Prior Authorization Use in Medicare
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced a resolution condemning the Trump administration's plan to implement a new Medicare requirement, dubbed the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model, to force recipients of traditional Medicar more PR
Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Opening Statement at Forestry Subcommittee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, ranking member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Opening Statement at Forestry Subcommittee Hearing
Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Ranking Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled "Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency more PR
Ranking Member DeLauro on the Motion to Instruct Conferees to Reject House Republicans' WIC Cuts and Adopt the Senate Funding Level (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Ranking Member DeLauro on the Motion to Instruct Conferees to Reject House Republicans' WIC Cuts and Adopt the Senate Funding Level
DeLauro: "At a time when families around the country are struggling to afford health care, housing, and other essentials for their families, House Republicans failed to provide WIC with the resources more PR
Ranking Member DeLauro's Remarks at Full Committee Markup of FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Ranking Member DeLauro's Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Funding Bill
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2026 Commerce, more PR
Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Trump's Continued Attack on Public Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Trump's Continued Attack on Public Lands
Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced plans to rescind the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Public Lands Rule:
"Rescinding the Bureau of Land Management more PR
Ranking Member Markey Introduces Legislation to Refund Small Businesses for Trump Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Markey Introduces Legislation to Refund Small Businesses for Trump Tariffs
Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), alongside Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.) more PR
Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds Court Ruling Blocking Trump's Illegal Attempt to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds Court Ruling Blocking Trump's Illegal Attempt to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement after a federal court issued a preliminary injunction to block Presid more PR
Ranking Member Maxine Waters Issues Statement on Trump's Communist Takeover (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters on Trump's Communist Takeover: "Trump's Chaotic Interference in Private Markets, And the Misuse of Government Tools, Is Only to Give Him More Ways to Bully the American People"
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the more PR
Ranking Member Meng's Remarks at Full Committee Markup of FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Ranking Member Meng's Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Funding Bill
Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY-06), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Appropriations C more PR
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers As Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency Politicizes Agency's Investigations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers As Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency Politicizes Agency's Investigations
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to a Acting Inspector General John "Joe" Allen at the Federal Housing Fin more PR
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on GOP Attempt to Take Over Washington, D.C. in Oversight Committee Mark-Up (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on GOP Attempt to Take Over Washington, D.C. in Oversight Committee Mark-Up
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement prior to an Oversight full-committee markup, where House Republicans more PR
Ranking Member Scott Statement on Trump Administration Cutting $350 Million in Funding for Minority Serving Institutions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Scott Statement on Trump Administration Cutting $350 Million in Funding for Minority Serving Institutions
Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Department of Education announced it will not disburse any Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Title III or V discretionary f more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen Issues Statement on Russian Drone Violation of NATO Ally Poland's Airspace (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Issues Statement on Russian Drone Violation of NATO Ally Poland's Airspace
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement in response to Russia's recent violation of NATO Ally Poland's airspace:
"Last week P more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Ambassadors to India, the Bahamas, Jordan and Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Ambassadors to India, the Bahamas, Jordan and Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a commit more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration Destruction of $10 Million in Family Planning Aid (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration Destruction of $10 Million in Family Planning Aid
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's decision to destroy $10 million in contraceptiv more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Tillis Issue Joint Statement on Russian Airstrike in Kyiv (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Tillis Issue Joint Statement on Russian Airstrike in Kyiv
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, released the following statement in response to Russia's recent airstrike on Kyiv, the largest airstrike since the s more PR
Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren Blasts Trump Administration for Cruel Union Busting (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren Blasts Trump Administration for Cruel Union Busting
Today, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that it will join several other agencies in terminating contracts with labor unions.
"The president's union busting stinks," said Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D more PR
Ranking Members Heinrich, Merkley, Klobuchar, Murray Demand Answers From Forest Service Chief on How Taxpayer Dollars are Being Used to Fund Workforce Reduction Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Members Heinrich, Merkley, Klobuchar, Murray Demand Answers from Forest Service Chief on How Taxpayer Dollars are Being Used to Fund Workforce Reduction Programs
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, was joined by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley more PR
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements From Hearing on WRDA Implementation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, issued the following opening remarks on Sept. 10, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Water Resources Development Acts Implementation: Review and Oversight of Past Provisions":
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Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements from Hearing on WRDA Implementation
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Ranking Members Merkley, Heinrich, Klobuchar, Murray Demand Answers from Forest Service Chief on How Taxpayer Dollars are Being Used to Fund Workforce Reduction Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Members Merkley, Heinrich, Klobuchar, Murray Demand Answers from Forest Service Chief on How Taxpayer Dollars are Being Used to Fund Workforce Reduction Programs
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Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, was joined by Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy an more PR
Release: House Passes Stop Illegal Entry Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Release: House Passes Stop Illegal Entry Act
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Washington, D.C.- Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass Rep. Bice's bill H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act, This legislation increases penalties for aliens who illegally enter or reenter the United States, seeking to discourage migrants from coming to the U.S. illegally and keeping criminal aliens who disregard federal more PR
Rep. Chu Votes Against Partisan FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu Votes Against Partisan FY26 NDAA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesteday, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 231-196. Rep. Chu's no vote came after Republicans went against historical precedent and refu more PR
Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Servicemembers and National Security, Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Servicemembers and National Security, Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, DC \- Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act last night:
"Our servicemembers are our nation's most valuable asset, yet House Republicans are willing to put this hi more PR
Rep. Cole Offers Conference Motion to Advance FY26 Appropriations Work (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Cole Offers Conference Motion to Advance FY26 Appropriations Work
Today, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) offered a motion to move the House to conference with the Senate on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Acts, 2026.
This marks the first time since Fiscal more PR
Rep. Craig Statement on Republicans' Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Statement on Republicans' Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the Republican-led National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
"For over six decades, the passage of the NDAA has been a bipartisan effort to protect our national security, support our veterans and ser more PR
Rep. Crank Votes for Harsher Penalties for Criminals Entering and Reentering the U.S. Illegally (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Crank Votes for Harsher Penalties for Criminals Entering and Reentering the U.S. Illegally
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025, which ensures that criminal aliens face harsher consequences for illegally entering the country.
The Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 strengthens current law to better deter crimi more PR
Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
"This year's NDAA delivers on House Republicans and President Trump more PR
Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk.
"Charlie Kirk was one of the most pivotal voices of the modern conservative movement. He stood unwaveringly for free speech and for engaging young Americans in thoughtful, meaningful con more PR
Rep. Fleischmann Calls for Unity, Healing following Charlie Kirk Assassination (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fleischmann Calls for Unity, Healing following Charlie Kirk Assassination
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Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
"Charlie Kirk dedicated his life to America. He engaged Americans of all backgrounds, but especially young people, in the great democratic debate that is a corners more PR
Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Voting Against FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Voting Against FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement:
"I voted against the FY26 NDAA because it fails to put service members and our national security at the forefront. While I cannot support a bill that prioritizes partisan politics over the real needs of our troop more PR
Rep. Jackson Announces House Passage of FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Jackson Announces House Passage of FY26 NDAA
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WASHINGTON -- Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announces that the U.S. House of Representative's passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA) yesterday by a vote of 231-196. Through Rep. Jackson's leadership, numerous provisions were included in the bill that will benefit Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, more PR
Rep. Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of Seven Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of Seven Bills
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Health Subcommittee markup of seven bills:
Today, we are considering seven health bills.
We will begin by marking up a few bills more PR
Rep. Rogers Applauds House Passage of FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Rogers Applauds House Passage of FY26 NDAA
Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released a statement praising the House passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 SPEED and NDAA). The bill passed t more PR
Rep. Rogers Speaks on House Floor in Support of FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Rogers Speaks on House Floor in Support of FY26 NDAA
Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 SPEED and NDAA).
FY26 NDAA resourc more PR
Rep. Roy Requests Formation of Select Committee to Investigate the Left's Assault on America and the Rule of Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks:
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Rep. Roy Requests Formation of Select Committee to Investigate the Left's Assault on America and the Rule of Law
"Speaker Johnson, Chairman Jordan, and Chairman Comer,
I respectfully request that the House of Representatives form a select committee on "The money, influence, and power behind the radical left's assault on America and the rule of law." In the wake of numerous attacks on our way of life, more PR
Rep. Sewell Votes Against Republicans' Partisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Votes Against Republicans' Partisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted against House Republicans' partisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
"For more than six decades, Republicans and Democrats came together to pass a bipartisan defense funding bill. We agreed that our national more PR
Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Impose Stricter Restrictions on Illegals Who Reenter U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Impose Stricter Restrictions on Illegals Who Reenter U.S.
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WASHINGTON -- Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 3486 \- the Stop Illegal Entry Act. This legislation, also known as Kate's law, would amend federal law to impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for an illegal alien who has multiple convictions, or a conviction for an aggrava more PR
Rep. Summer Lee Votes Against Bloated NDAA, Stands with People Over Pentagon (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Votes Against Bloated NDAA, Stands with People Over Pentagon
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"Today, I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act because it once again prioritizes bloated Pentagon budgets over the u more PR
Rep. Webster Votes to Pass the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Webster Votes to Pass the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025
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Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025, which increases penalties for individuals who illegally enter or reenter the United States after being removed.
"Today, I voted to pass legislation that will help secure our southern border," said R more PR
Reps. Dean and Reschenthaler Introduced Bill to Support Mental Health Services for Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Dean and Reschenthaler Introduced Bill to Support Mental Health Services for Law Enforcement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act to improve mental health treatment and support for our nation's law enforcement officers, especially as it relates to suicid more PR
Reps. Juan Vargas, Darren Soto Lead 65+ Colleagues in Demanding Answers on ICE Racial Profiling (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Juan Vargas, Darren Soto Lead 65+ Colleagues in Demanding Answers on ICE Racial Profiling
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) and Darren Soto (D-FL-09) led over 65 of their colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on the use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement.
Under the Fourth Amendment, federal more PR
Reps. Juan Vargas, Sydney Kamlager-Dove Lead Federal Effort to Block Immigrants' Personal Data from Being Used Against them for Deportations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Juan Vargas, Sydney Kamlager-Dove Lead Federal Effort to Block Immigrants' Personal Data from Being Used Against them for Deportations
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) led colleagues in introducing two new bills to protect immigrant families by blocking federal agencies from sharing personal data with DHS for immigration en more PR
Sanchez, Ways and Means colleagues to Trump: Reverse export tax, national security not for sale (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez, Ways and Means colleagues to Trump: Reverse export tax, national security not for sale
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WASHINGTON - Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) and 14 of her Democratic Ways and Means colleagues today called on President Trump to reverse a decision requiring a 15 percent cut of sales revenue from advanced semiconductor chip sales to China in exchange for export l more PR
Schakowsky, Pocan Introduce Resolution Condemning Prior Authorization Use in Medicare (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Schakowsky, Pocan Introduce Resolution Condemning Prior Authorization Use in Medicare
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Full Text of Resolution (PDF)
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced a resolution condemning the Trump administration's plan to implement a new Medicare requirement, dubbed the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model, to force rec more PR
Science Committee Passes Weather Act Reauthorization, Strengthening U.S. Weather Enterprise (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Science Committee Passes Weather Act Reauthorization, Strengthening U.S. Weather Enterprise
Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed H.R. 5089, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025, during a full committee markup. This critical legislation, led by former SST Committee Chairman Fran more PR
Scott Statement on Trump Administration Cutting $350 Million in Funding for Minority Serving Institutions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, posted the following news release:
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Scott Statement on Trump Administration Cutting $350 Million in Funding for Minority Serving Institutions
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As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external)
WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Department of Education announced it will not disburse any Minority Serving Institution more PR
Sen. Budd, Commerce Committee Colleagues Highlight Need to Bolster U.S. leadership in AI Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Budd, Commerce Committee Colleagues Highlight Need to Bolster U.S. leadership in AI Innovation
Hearing with OSTP Director Kratsios outlines the Trump administration's AI strategy
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At yesterday's Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing titled "AI've Got a Plan: America's AI Action Plan," Sen. Budd led his Senate Republican colleagues in discuss more PR
Sen. Budd: AI Enables Americans to Make the Best and Most of Themselves on Daily Basis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Sen. Budd: AI Enables Americans to Make the Best and Most of Themselves on Daily Basis
In his opening statement at today's Senate Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing, Chairman Ted Budd (R-N.C.) discussed the need to accelerate AI more PR
Sen. Cruz Sounds Alarm on NDAA Amendment That Undermines Spectrum Pipeline (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Sen. Cruz Sounds Alarm on NDAA Amendment That Undermines Spectrum Pipeline
The spectrum pipeline in One Big Beautiful Bill Act balances key national security interests with consumer demands
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Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered remarks at the Spectrum Policy Symposium hosted b more PR
Sen. Cruz Unveils AI Policy Framework to Strengthen American AI Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Sen. Cruz Unveils AI Policy Framework to Strengthen American AI Leadership
First legislative proposal, the SANDBOX Act, simplifies regulation for American AI developers while preserving accountability
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Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a legislative framework designed to pr more PR
Sen. Cruz: AI Policy Should Harness the Power of American Ingenuity (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Sen. Cruz: AI Policy Should Harness the Power of American Ingenuity
In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing titled "AI've Got a Plan: America's AI Action Plan," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) detailed his new AI framework and SANDBOX Act, wil more PR
Sen. Grassley Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on U.S. Attorney Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing on U.S. Attorney nominations:
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Good morning. Before we begin, I want to take a moment to reflect. Today is the 24th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks on our country. I think it's fitting, before we engage in debate on our political disagreements of the day, to remember the tragedy and to recall how it united us as more PR
Sen. Grassley Issues Remarks at Hearing on Systemic Government Weaponization (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks at a hearing on Sept. 10, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Systemic Government Weaponization: A Tale of Two Days":
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Today, I come to the floor to discuss two dates of significant importance:
January 6, 2021, and January 6, 2017.
Regarding the former - it was a dark day in American history.
The violence against our Capitol and law enforcement was a disgrac more PR
Sen. Wyden Bill Would Force Treasury to Turn Over Epstein Files (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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New Wyden Bill Would Force Treasury to Turn Over Epstein Files
Secretary Bessent Has Repeatedly Refused to Give Epstein Bank Records to Senate Investigators, Impeding Senator Wyden's Follow-The-Money Investigation
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Following new revelations about Jeffrey Epstein's deep and long-running relationship with J.P Morgan, Senate Finance Commi more PR
Sen. Wyden Issues Statement at Nominations Hearing for IRS Chief Counsel, Treasury Deputy Undersecretary (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 10, 2025, at a hearing on the nominations of Internal Revenue Service chief counsel and deputy undersecretary at the Treasury Department:
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This morning's hearing focuses on two important positions, IRS chief counsel and deputy under secretary at the Treasury Department.
I'll begin with Donald Korb, who is up for the chief counsel job, one of only two S more PR
Senator Blunt Rochester Holds Spotlight Forum on Impact of HHS Vaccine Policies on Students and Families During Back-to-School Season (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Holds Spotlight Forum on Impact of HHS Vaccine Policies on Students and Families during Back-to-School Season
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Education and the American Family, today held a spotlight forum on the impact of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s recent, unprecedented, and more PR
Senator Hassan Seeks Analysis of Public Health Consequences of Secretary Kennedy's mRNA Research Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan Seeks Analysis of Public Health Consequences of Secretary Kennedy's mRNA Research Cuts
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) is requesting an independent analysis of the potential health and economic costs of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s abrupt cancellation of nearly $500 million in mRNA-related research and development contracts. The more PR
Senator Murray Statement on Energy Secretary Wright Confirming DOE is Upending Progress at Hanford Waste Treatment Plant (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Statement on Energy Secretary Wright Confirming DOE is Upending Progress at Hanford Waste Treatment Plant
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ICYMI : Senator Murray on Trump Administration Threatening Nuclear Waste Cleanup Efforts at Hanford Site in WA
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after receiving no more PR
Senator Warren Statement on August 2025 CPI (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Senator Warren Statement on August 2025 CPI
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement:
"Today's data shows inflation remains high and families paid even more last month for basics like groceries, elec more PR
Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Ask Trump Admin to Continue Efforts to Block Harmful IMO Global Carbon Tax Proposal that Threatens U.S. Trade and National Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Ask Trump Admin to Continue Efforts to Block Harmful IMO Global Carbon Tax Proposal that Threatens U.S. Trade and National Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody sent a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, thanking them for their work and recent announcement making clear that Pre more PR
Sheehy, Cantwell Fire Ready Nation Act Passes Senate Unanimously (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Sheehy, Cantwell Fire Ready Nation Act Passes Senate Unanimously
U.S. SENATE - The bipartisan Fire Ready Nation Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy and Maria Cantwell (D - Wash.), today passed the Senate unanimously. Introduced in January, the bill establishes the Fire Weather Services program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to help prevent, fore more PR
Speaker Johnson Statement on House Passage of the FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson Statement on House Passage of the FY26 NDAA
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WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (SPEED Act and FY26 NDAA).
"The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act ensures our military for more PR
SST Committee Passes Weather Act Reauthorization, Strengthening U.S. Weather Enterprise (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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SST Committee Passes Weather Act Reauthorization, Strengthening U.S. Weather Enterprise
Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed H.R. 5089, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025, during a full committee markup. This critical legislation, led by former SST Committee Chairman Frank Lucas and Ran more PR
Stefanik Secures Historic Results for New York 21 in National Defense Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Stefanik Secures Historic Results for New York 21 in National Defense Bill
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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
"Today, I helped lead the final passage of this year's America First defense bill that strengthens our military in the face of the rapidly evo more PR
Stop Illegal Entry Act Passes the House (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Stop Illegal Entry Act Passes the House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass the Stop Illegal Entry Act, led by Representatives Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and Brad Knott (NC-13). The legislation imposes stricter penalties for individuals who either illegally re-enter the United States after deportation or commit felonies while in the U.S. illegally.
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Tax Cuts for Working Families Rewards Hard Work With Real Relief (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025:
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Tax Cuts for Working Families Rewards Hard Work With Real Relief
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for August 2025:
"America has come a long way since the days of painful 9 percent inflat more PR
The NDAA Confronts Global Challenges with President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The NDAA Confronts Global Challenges with President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda
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WASHINGTON -- The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act helps the United States confront international challenges to our core interests by enacting President Trump and House Republicans' Peace Through Strength Agenda.
President Trump and House Republicans' Peace Through Strength Agenda more PR
The NDAA Confronts Global Challenges with President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The NDAA Confronts Global Challenges with President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda
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WASHINGTON -- The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act helps the United States confront international challenges to our core interests by enacting President Trump and House Republicans' Peace Through Strength Agenda.
President Trump and House Republicans' Peace Through Strength Agenda in the NDAA:
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The Republican Recap: Week of September 8, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Republican Recap: Week of September 8, 2025
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Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:
Modernizing Defense Acquisition and Establishing Peace Through Strength
This week, House Republicans passed legislation to implement President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda and restore our fighting force to greatness, codifying all or parts o more PR
Thune: Republicans Reverse Course on Democrats' Historic Obstruction (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Republicans Reverse Course on Democrats' Historic Obstruction
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Click here to watch the video.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, later today the Senate will move forward on amending the Senate rules to restore the Senate precedent of en bloc co more PR
Thune: Time's Up for Democrat Obstructionists (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Time's Up for Democrat Obstructionists
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Click here to watch the video.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"I would just say to my colleagues on the Democrat side: How much time is enough?
"How much time is enough?
"The proposal that we are voting on - or w more PR
Top Democrat on House Armed Services Readiness, Rep. Garamendi, Statement on House Passage of FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Top Democrat on House Armed Services Readiness, Rep. Garamendi, Statement on House Passage of FY26 NDAA
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WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement regarding today's passage of the rule for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026:
"While I more PR
Tran, Lowering Costs Caucus Leaders Call on Department of Transportation to Protect Air Travelers Facing Delays or Cancellations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Tran, Lowering Costs Caucus Leaders Call on Department of Transportation to Protect Air Travelers Facing Delays or Cancellations
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Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45), with fellow Lowering Costs Caucus Co-Chairs Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Greg Landsman (OH-01), urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) to take action to protect consumers by ensuring that airline passengers are appro more PR
Tuberville Speaks with Nominee to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Speaks with Nominee to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with General Christopher J. Mahoney, President Trump's nominee to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Read excerpts from their exchange below or watch on YouTube or Rumble.
TUBERVILLE: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. General, thanks for your s more PR
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill to Reverse Trump's Medicaid Cuts and Stop Insurance Premium Hikes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill to Reverse Trump's Medicaid Cuts and Stop Insurance Premium Hikes
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) joined her colleagues in introducing the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025, which would reverse the devastating health care cuts that Republicans and President Trump enacted in their "One Big Beautiful more PR
U.S. Reps. Castor, Kennedy & Wasserman Schultz Sound Alarm After Tampa Bay Area Residents Express Fears of Weakened FEMA, National Weather Service & Resilience Grants That Save Money (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Reps. Castor, Kennedy & Wasserman Schultz Sound Alarm After Tampa Bay Area Residents Express Fears of Weakened FEMA, National Weather Service & Resilience Grants That Save Money
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Almost one year after the most devastating hurricane season of our lifetimes, local elected officials, nonprofits, environmental and emergency management experts and neighborhood representatives across the Tampa Bay more PR
Vote Explainer - 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Vote Explainer - 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) today issued the following statement regarding his decision to vote against the National Defense Authorization Act. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Moulton plays an active role in the creation of this annual, must-pass legislation, which dictates our nation's defen more PR
Wagner Votes to Restore Peace Through Strength, Bolster National Security, Secure Our Border (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Wagner Votes to Restore Peace Through Strength, Bolster National Security, Secure Our Border
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she voted in support of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act:
"This week's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) advances my commitment to President Trump's peace through strength agenda and restores Am more PR
Walberg, Allen Demand UAW Explain Missing Strike Fund Reinvestments (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Walberg, Allen Demand UAW Explain Missing Strike Fund Reinvestments
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) sent a letter to International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Presi more PR
Warren Statement on Trump Fed Nominee Stephen Miran (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Warren Statement on Trump Fed Nominee Stephen Miran
"Dr. Miran's nomination is just the next phase of President Trump's very public months-long campaign to stack the Fed with loyalists."
"President Trump is trying to seize personal control of the Fed in an attempt to escape accountability for his more PR
Wasserman Schultz Named to 2026 Conference Committee for Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch Funding Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz Named to 2026 Conference Committee for Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch Funding Bills
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Washington DC -- Today, the Speaker of the House appointed the House Conferees with the U.S. Senate after the full House voted to participate in the Conference Committee to finalize the fiscal year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and more PR
Wasserman Schultz Secures Bipartisan Support to Protect NOAA Forecasting in 2026 House Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz Secures Bipartisan Support to Protect NOAA Forecasting in 2026 House Funding Bill
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Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) secured a key provision in a House funding bill that would protect the research capabilities at the federal agency responsible for keeping Americans safe from extreme weather and climate threats. This bipartisan me more PR
Webster Votes to Pass FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Webster Votes to Pass FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C. -- Last night, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 3838, the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which fulfills President Trump's 'Peace Through Strength' agenda by strengthening our Armed Forces, investing in our warfighters and speeding up new capabilities.
"I voted to pa more PR
Welch, Senators File Amicus Brief Fighting Trump's Abuse of Military Deployments (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch, Senators File Amicus Brief Fighting Trump's Abuse of Military Deployments
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Brief filed with circuit court hearing case against Trump's use of military in Los Angeles warns of continued abuse of military in other U.S. cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined fellow Senate Judiciary Democrats Alex Padilla (D-Cal more PR
Westerman Applauds Repeal of Restrictive Land Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Westerman Applauds Repeal of Restrictive Land Rule
Today, the Department of the Interior's (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the rescission of the Biden administration's so-called "Public Lands Rule," which upended the agency's longstanding multiple-use and sustained yield mandate. House Committee on Natural Resou more PR
Whitehouse Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider Clean Air Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025:
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Whitehouse Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider Clean Air Legislation
Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "A Legislative Hearing to Examine a Discussi more PR
Womack Supports Pay Raise for Troops, Advanced Defense Technology in FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Womack Supports Pay Raise for Troops, Advanced Defense Technology in FY26 NDAA
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--September 10, 2025... Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted to pass H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. The annual legislation authorizes $892.6 billion to improve service member qualit more PR
Wyden, Jayapal, Welch, Bennet Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Jayapal, Welch, Bennet Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition
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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., today reintroduced legislation that would improve child nutrition by expanding access to locally-grown, unprocessed fruits and vegetables for school meal programs.
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Wyden, Merkley Join Amicus Brief Slamming Trump for the Abuse of Deploying Military into American Cities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Join Amicus Brief Slamming Trump for the Abuse of Deploying Military into American Cities
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they are joining 16 senators to file an amicus brief on a lawsuit against Donald Trump for abusing military force, including deploying thousands of troops in Los Angeles without seeking approval from state and local official more PR
Wyden, Merkley Join Amicus Brief Slamming Trump for the Abuse of Deploying Military into American Cities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Join Amicus Brief Slamming Trump for the Abuse of Deploying Military into American Cities
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they are joining 16 senators to file an amicus brief on a lawsuit against Donald Trump for abusing military force, including deploying thousands of troops in Los Angeles without seeking approval from state and local officials. more PR
Yakym Votes for a Strong National Defense (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Yakym Votes for a Strong National Defense
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released a statement following the passage of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"The passage of the NDAA marks a vital step in ensuring the United States maintains the most capable and ready fighting force in the world," Rep. Yakym said. "Our highest responsibility is s more PR
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