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Acting Assistant Secretary of HHS Fink Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services released the following testimony by Dorothy A. Fink, acting assistant secretary of Health and Human Services for health, from a Sept. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Better Meals, Fewer Pills: Making Our Children Healthy Again":
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on a matter of urgent national importance: the rising epidemic of chronic disease in America's children. more PR
Alford Votes to Advance America First Agenda by Keeping Government Open (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Alford Votes to Advance America First Agenda by Keeping Government Open
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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution to fund the federal government through November 20, 2025.
Watch Congressman Alford's remarks on the House floor here or by clicking the image above.
"I hate funding the government through cont more PR
Amata Welcomes House Passage of Government Funding Extension, and Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
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Amata Welcomes House Passage of Government Funding Extension, and Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming House passage of a government funding extension bill that would keep the federal government open during ongoing work on the appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. The short-term Continuing Resolution (C.R.), le more PR
Amo Statement on H.Res 719 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Statement on H.Res 719
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Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on H. Res 719:
"The assassination of Charlie Kirk was a tragedy that took a father from his children, husband from his wife, son from his parents, and makes us all less safe. His killing is unequivocally unacceptable.
In the heightened intensity of our political climate, a resolution more PR
As Extreme Weather Events Persist, Markey, Massachusetts Delegation Urge Army Corps to Address Staffing Cuts in Massachusetts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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As Extreme Weather Events Persist, Markey, Massachusetts Delegation Urge Army Corps to Address Staffing Cuts in Massachusetts
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Washington (September 18, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and every member of the Massachusetts congressional delegation--Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Richard Neal (MA-01), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Lori Trahan more PR
Assistant Secretary of Army for Civil Works Telle Testifies Before House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment released the following written testimony by Adam Telle, assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, from a Sept. 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Water Resources Development Acts Implementation: Review and Oversight of Past Provisions":
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Chairman Collins, Ranking Member Wilson, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to be here today to disc more PR
At Hearing, Senator Murray Blasts Trump for Undermining K-12 Outcomes Across America (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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At Hearing, Senator Murray Blasts Trump for Undermining K-12 Outcomes Across America
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Senator Murray : "The fact of the matter is: the state of Education under President Trump is in shambles."
WATCH : Senator Murray discusses how Trump has systemically undermined K-12 education
Washington, D.C. -- Today, at a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing to examine more PR
Bacon, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Costly Tariffs on Coffee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Bacon, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Costly Tariffs on Coffee
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Washington - Today, Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) were joined by Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) to introduce the bipartisan "No Coffee Tax Act," that will repeal the Trump administration's tariffs on coffee and lower costs for consumers.
The U.S. is the larg more PR
Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Censoring Critics and Limiting Free Speech (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Censoring Critics and Limiting Free Speech
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration for censoring critics and infringing on Americans' First Amendment right to free speech. The Senators specifically called out Federal Communications Com more PR
Barrett Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Public Officials From Political Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Public Officials From Political Violence
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) voted in favor of a clean continuing resolution ( H.R. 5371 (link is external) ) that passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 217-212. This stopgap funding measure will fund the federal government for seven weeks, prevent a shutdown, and provi more PR
Boyle Statement on Another Russian Incursion into NATO Airspace (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on Another Russian Incursion into NATO Airspace
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Lead Democrat of the U.S. Congressional Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement after Russian aircraft violated Estonian airspace:
"This is yet another breach of NATO airspace and a dangerous escalation by Putin's regime. These rep more PR
Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Continuing Resolution
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. Instead of responsibly using a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government open, House Republicans chose to surrender Congress' con more PR
Buchanan Applauds IRS List of Eligible "No Tax on Tips" Occupations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Buchanan Applauds IRS List of Eligible "No Tax on Tips" Occupations
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68 Jobs, Including Wait Staff, Musicians and Home Maintenance Workers, Included in Guidance
WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed rules outlining a list of 68 jobs that qua more PR
Cantwell & Colleagues Send Letter to State Department Demanding Answers on Violent Attacks Against Americans in the West Bank and Lebanon (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell & Colleagues Send Letter to State Department Demanding Answers on Violent Attacks Against Americans in the West Bank and Lebanon
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined 11 of her Congressional colleagues in send more PR
Carbajal Slams Republicans' Partisan Spending Bill to Raise Costs on Working Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal Slams Republicans' Partisan Spending Bill to Raise Costs on Working Families
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Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following House passage of the Republican spending bill proposal that will leave millions of Americans with higher healthcare costs. The bill comes on the heels of President Trump and House Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill", which inc more PR
Carter statement on House passage of government funding bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Carter statement on House passage of government funding bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to fund the government through November 21, 2025:
"Under President Trump's leadership, House Republicans did our job to ensure that our troops get paid, critical programs maintain funding, and the gov more PR
Cassidy, Hyde-Smith Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Unfair Trade Practices, Protect Louisiana Shrimp, Catfish Industries (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Cassidy, Hyde-Smith Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Unfair Trade Practices, Protect Louisiana Shrimp, Catfish Industries
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act to protect Louisiana's shrimp and catfish industries against India's dumping of cheap shrimp and produce into U.S. markets.
"People come from all o more PR
Castor Votes "No" On GOP Health Care Cuts Florida Families Facing Double-Digit Increases in Health Care Premiums (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Castor Votes "No" On GOP Health Care Cuts Florida Families Facing Double-Digit Increases in Health Care Premiums
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TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today voted "no" on the GOP budget bill as millions of Floridians face devastating health care cost increases due to Congressional Republicans' and President Trump's refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) enhanced Premium Tax Cred more PR
Chair Cassidy on ACIP Postponing Vote on Hep B Vaccine Recommendation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Chair Cassidy on ACIP Postponing Vote on Hep B Vaccine Recommendation
Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) postponing a vote to change the recommendatio more PR
Chairman Capito Applauds Confirmation of Kramer, McMaster, Scarlett Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Capito Applauds Confirmation of Kramer, McMaster, Scarlett Nominations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the U.S. Senate's confirmation of three nominees who were favorably reported by bipartisan votes in the EPW Committee earlier this year. The nominees inclu more PR
Chairman Comer Statement on Transcribed Interview With Alexander Acosta (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Chairman Comer Statement on Transcribed Interview with Alexander Acosta
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) made the following statement on today's transcribed interview with former U.S. Department of Labor Secretary and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distri more PR
Chairman Graves Welcomes KCPD Chief Graves to T & I Roundtable on Improving Safety on U.S. Transit Systems (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Graves Welcomes KCPD Chief Graves to T & I Roundtable on Improving Safety on U.S. Transit Systems
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WASHINGTON, DC - Leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Republican Conference, and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) joined in calling for improving the safety of America's public transportation systems, following a roundtable meeting on the issue today h more PR
Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing on Streamlining Broadband Permitting (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025:
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Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing on Streamlining Broadband Permitting
Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, delivered the following opening statement at today's more PR
Chairman Lawler Secures Key Wins in HFAC State Department Reauthorization Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Lawler Secures Key Wins in HFAC State Department Reauthorization Bill
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Washington, D.C. - 9/19/25... Yesterday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced a comprehensive State Department Reauthorization bill, which included major provisions championed by Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over the State Dep more PR
Chairman Moolenaar Urges President Trump to Leverage Aviation Sector in Allied Response to China's Rare Earth Export Restrictions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025:
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Chairman Moolenaar Urges President Trump to Leverage Aviation Sector in Allied Response to China's Rare Earth Export Restrictions
Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging strong, coordinated actio more PR
Clark, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill Providing Affordable and Accessible Child Care for Parenting Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Clark, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill Providing Affordable and Accessible Child Care for Parenting Students
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced legislation to help increase access to on-campus child care for the more than 3 million parenting students currently enrolled in postsecondary education programs. Desp more PR
Commerce Committee Democrats Decry Carr's Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Commerce Committee Democrats Decry Carr's Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel
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"The FCC's role in overseeing the public airwaves does not give it the power to act as a roving press censor, targeting broadcasters based on their political commentary. But under your leadership, the FCC is being weaponized to do precisely that," Senators write in letter to Carr
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators more PR
Congressman Baird Votes to Avert Government Shutdown, Return Congress to Regular Order (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Baird Votes to Avert Government Shutdown, Return Congress to Regular Order
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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, to fully fund the federal government through November 21, 2025:
"I voted for the Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent a costly shutdown and preserve uninterrupte more PR
Congressman Crow Speaks on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Crow Speaks on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country
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WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) delivered a speech from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives about the concerning state of American politics and the path forward to unite our country. The full speech is available here (link is external).
President Trump and his a more PR
Congressman Haridopolos Votes to Strengthen Law and Order in Washington, D.C. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Haridopolos Votes to Strengthen Law and Order in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Mike Haridopolos joined House Republicans in voting for four bills codifying President Donald Trump's successful efforts to reduce violent crime in Washington, D.C., and reform D.C.'s broken justice system.
"President Trump promised to restore law and order, and House Repu more PR
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Resolution Condemning Charlie Kirk Assasination (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Resolution Condemning Charlie Kirk Assasination
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 19, 2025) - Today, following his vote on a resolution condemning the assasination of Charlie Kirk, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement:
"I don't have to agree with someone - or approve of their hateful rhetoric - to unequivocally condemn political vio more PR
Congressman Olszewski Issues Statement on Stop-Gap Budget Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Olszewski Issues Statement on Stop-Gap Budget Vote
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(Washington, DC) - Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement after voting against a Continuing Resolution that would extend government funding through November 21. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a 217-212 vote and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration:
"I su more PR
Congressman Strong Votes to Keep the Government Working for the American People (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Strong Votes to Keep the Government Working for the American People
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dale W. Strong (AL-05) released the following statement today after voting to keep the federal government working for the American people:
"Passing this clean continuing resolution is about keeping the government working for the American people. This temporary measure will ensure our more PR
Congresswoman Dean Statement on House Republicans' Temporary Government Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Dean Statement on House Republicans' Temporary Government Funding Bill
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Washington D.C. -- Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement on House Republicans' temporary government funding bill that will hurt American families and businesses:
"Congress has a fundamental duty to keep our government funde more PR
Congresswoman Escobar Releases Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar Releases Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Republican resolution on Charlie Kirk:
"My Catholic faith has been central to my personal and political values. I do not wear my faith on my sleeve and rarely reference it, but I do what I can to follow the lesson of Matthew 25:40, 'Truly I tell yo more PR
Congresswoman Escobar Releases Statement on Republican Government Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar Releases Statement on Republican Government Funding Bill
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after voting against the Republican proposal to temporarily fund the government:
"Today, I again voted against the same partisan, temporary government funding bill that Republicans passed on a party-line vote in March. This is not a 'clean,' st more PR
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Republican Government Funding Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Republican Government Funding Package
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"I cannot support a government funding package that ignores the looming health care crisis created by Republicans' Big, Beautiful Bill. Without any legislative intervention, millions of low-income and middle-class Americans will lose their health care or see their premiums spike drastically through devastating cuts to Med more PR
Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Legislation to Protect the American Taxpayer from Climate Change Reparations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Legislation to Protect the American Taxpayer from Climate Change Reparations
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), alongside Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), introduced legislation protecting the American taxpayer from attempts by international courts to impose climate change reparations on the U.S.
In July, the International Court more PR
Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Republican Shutdown Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Republican Shutdown Bill
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Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against House Republicans' partisan continuing resolution:
"For months, Trump and Congressional Republicans have taken a chainsaw to the services that North Carolina relies on, including FEMA, the VA, Medicaid, and SNAP. Now, they are refusing to work with Democrats on bipartisan leg more PR
Congresswoman Tenney, Senator Cruz Reintroduce Bill to Block Entry of Iranian Regime Officials into the United States (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney, Senator Cruz Reintroduce Bill to Block Entry of Iranian Regime Officials into the United States
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Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today reintroduced the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act (SEVER Act) alongside Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). This legislation is cosponsored by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) and Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL). This l more PR
Cornyn Op-Ed: 'Big Beautiful Bill' is a Big Win for Texas on Border Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Op-Ed: 'Big Beautiful Bill' is a Big Win for Texas on Border Security
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman touting the provision he spearheaded in Washington to reimburse Texas for the billions of taxpayer dollars spent to secure the border during the Biden-Harris administration's dereliction of duty, which was signed into law as p more PR
Cotton, Sheehy, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Secure U.S. Critical Mineral Dominance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton, Sheehy, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Secure U.S. Critical Mineral Dominance
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Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353
September 18, 2025
Washington, DC -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Montana) today introduced the Revitalizing America's Offshore Critical Minerals Dominance Act of 2025. This bill will expand the United States' offshore extra more PR
Davids Announces Federal Investment for Johnson County Park Upgrades (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Announces Federal Investment for Johnson County Park Upgrades
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. the Department of the Interior has awarded the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks with a federal grant to update and improve Nall Park, the largest park in Roeland Park. The $1.5 million investment, which Davids voted for, will include new bike and walking trails, pla more PR
Davids Calls for Bipartisan Negotiations Amidst Partisan Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Calls for Bipartisan Negotiations Amidst Partisan Funding Bill
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids released a statement following her vote against the partisan funding bill negotiated only by Congressional Republicans and President Trump. The bill did not include an extension of enhanced premium tax credits, as Davids demanded.
"Things are too expensive right now, and Kansans deserve l more PR
DeGette Statement on Passage of House Republicans' Go-It-Alone Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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DeGette Statement on Passage of House Republicans' Go-It-Alone Spending Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5371, a short-term government funding bill.
"House Republicans are missing the forest for the trees. Their partisan funding bill does nothing to help hardworking families--it fails to extend the more PR
DeLauro Statement on House Republican Vote to Continue Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Statement on House Republican Vote to Continue Health Care Crisis
House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement on House passage of Republicans' partisan continuing resolution:
"Republicans just voted to drive our country closer to a shutdown rather than protect the health care more PR
Deluzio Votes 'No' on Funding Bill that Fails to Cancel GOP Healthcare Cuts or Lower Costs for Americans Struggling to Pay for Healthcare (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio Votes 'No' on Funding Bill that Fails to Cancel GOP Healthcare Cuts or Lower Costs for Americans Struggling to Pay for Healthcare
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) voted against the Republican partisan spending bill. His statement on the vote is below:
"I refused to support this partisan Republican spending bill because it continues to slash healthcare fo more PR
Dexter Highlights Human Toll of Trump's Immigration Machine; Elevates Merlos Family's Story on Capitol Hill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Dexter Highlights Human Toll of Trump's Immigration Machine; Elevates Merlos Family's Story on Capitol Hill
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Yesterday, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) joined House Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee Ranking Member Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) for a shadow hearing titled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Assault Destroys U.S. Families and Communities. (link is external)
The shadow hearing more PR
Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee Analyzes How Financial Services Regulators and Firms Are Using AI (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee Analyzes How Financial Services Regulators and Firms Are Using AI
Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, led by Subcommitt more PR
Duckworth Joins Hirono, Armed Services Committee Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Reassignment of Military Lawyers to Immigration Courts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Hirono, Armed Services Committee Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Reassignment of Military Lawyers to Immigration Courts
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)--joined U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), and 10 of their SASC colleagues in demanding answers from the Department more PR
Duckworth, Clark Reintroduce Bill Providing Affordable and Accessible Child Care for Parenting Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Clark Reintroduce Bill Providing Affordable and Accessible Child Care for Parenting Students
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA-5) today reintroduced legislation to help increase access to on-campus child care for the more than 3 million parenting students currently enrolled in postseconda more PR
Durbin Statement On Voting Against Republicans' CR Proposal That Fails To Address Rising Health Care Costs For Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On Voting Against Republicans' CR Proposal That Fails To Address Rising Health Care Costs For Americans
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Durbin then voted in support of Democrats' CR proposal that would reverse Republicans' $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid; extend ACA tax credits; and restore funding for medical research, public broadcasting, and foreign aid
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Education Department Inspector General Opens Investigation into DOGE's Access to Sensitive Institutional and Student Loan Borrower Data, Following Push By Warren, Senators (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Education Department Inspector General Opens Investigation into DOGE's Access to Sensitive Institutional and Student Loan Borrower Data, Following Push By Warren, Senators
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Following a push by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and nine other senators, the Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) agreed to open an investigation into DOGE's infiltration of ED's in more PR
Edwards Announces Additional $64.2 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Edwards Announces Additional $64.2 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security announced an additional $64.2 million for Hurricane Helene recovery project reimbursements in Western North Carolina. This funding brings the amount released to more than $228 million in the l more PR
Elfreth Votes No on Republicans' Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Elfreth Votes No on Republicans' Continuing Resolution
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) voted against House Republicans' seven-week government funding bill. Elfreth instead supports House and Senate Democrats' funding bill which would place checks on the President's powers and address our nation's health care crisis.
"Our country is on the precipice of a health care more PR
Fischer Applauds $41 Million Grant to Lincoln Airport (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer Applauds $41 Million Grant to Lincoln Airport
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U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) today applauded the Department of Transportation's announcement that the Lincoln Airport will receive a $41 million grant through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). This funding will support the final phase and reconstruction of Runway 18/36 at the airport.
Due to the significant length of Runway 18/36, th more PR
Following tireless advocacy, Carter celebrates FDA approval for Barth syndrome treatment (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Following tireless advocacy, Carter celebrates FDA approval for Barth syndrome treatment
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today celebrated the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement that it has granted an accelerated approval for Stealth Biotherapeutics' Barth syndrome treatment, Forzinity (elamipretide HC1).
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Foster Statement on Resolution Condemning Political Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Foster Statement on Resolution Condemning Political Violence
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Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the follow statement:
"Today, I voted in favor of a resolution to condemn the act of violence that took Charlie Kirk's life--just as I did when the House unanimously condemned the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, and their spouses.
"Charlie K more PR
Golden votes to avoid harmful government shutdown, pledges continued work to prevent health care price spikes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Golden votes to avoid harmful government shutdown, pledges continued work to prevent health care price spikes
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WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep government funded until November 21, preventing a government shutdown on October 1, when the current funding law expires.
Unlike many previous stopgap funding bills, the CR contains more PR
Goodlander Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Trump's Coffee Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Trump's Coffee Tariffs
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander helped introduce bipartisan legislation with Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Don Beyer (VA-08), the No Coffee Tax Act, which will repeal the Trump Administration's unlawful tariffs on coffee and lower costs for consumers more PR
Grassley, Lankford, Colleagues Move to Safeguard Students' Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Lankford, Colleagues Move to Safeguard Students' Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses
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WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.), Tim Scott (R-S.C) and their colleagues to introduce the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 to ensure religious student organizations will not face discrimination on college campuses.
"Religious liberty i more PR
Griffith Statement on House Passage of Government Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Statement on House Passage of Government Funding Bill
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted on a continuing resolution, H.R. 5371 - the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This continuing resolution now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Government funding runs out at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 30.
Following passage of the continuing resolution, U.S. more PR
Hearing Wrap Up: Congress and D.C. Leaders Must Build on President Trump's Success in Combating Crime in the Nation's Capital (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025:
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Hearing Wrap Up: Congress and D.C. Leaders Must Build on President Trump's Success in Combating Crime in the Nation's Capital
Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled "Oversight of the District of Columbia." At the hearing, members reaffirmed the Committee's constitutional re more PR
Heinrich Statement on Trump's Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Statement on Trump's Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Republicans forced a vote today on a partisan funding bill that pushes America closer to a government shutdown and fails to address the health care and inflation crisis they have created.
Heinrich and more PR
Heinrich, N.M. Delegation Stand with Pueblo Governors to Demand Congress and the Trump Administration Protect Chaco Canyon (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, N.M. Delegation Stand with Pueblo Governors to Demand Congress and the Trump Administration Protect Chaco Canyon
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At a press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol, the N.M. Delegation and Pueblo leaders invited Secretary of Interior Burgum to visit Cacho Canyon before deciding its fate
Video of the full press conference here
WASHINGTON - At a press conference in front of the more PR
Himes Votes Against Partisan Budget Gamesmanship (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Himes Votes Against Partisan Budget Gamesmanship
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Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement on his vote against Republicans' partisan continuing resolution:
"Every government funding bill in recent history has required bipartisan support, but for some reason Donald Trump believes that he doesn't need Democrats to prevent a shutdown. Republican leadership show more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Meeks Issues Statement on Conclusion of Markup of State Department Authorization Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Meeks Issues Statement on Conclusion of Markup of State Department Authorization Bills
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the conclusion of the committee's markup of State Department authorization bills, which included a bipartisan agreement on more PR
House Republicans Pass Energy Bills to Lower Prices and Secure the Grid (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025:
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House Republicans Pass Energy Bills to Lower Prices and Secure the Grid
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 3062, the Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act, H.R. 3015, the National Coal Council Re more PR
House Ways & Means Committee Chair Neal Issues Opening Statement at Markup of Fair & Accountable IRS Reviews Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement at a markup of the Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act (H.R. 5346):
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(As prepared for delivery)
On this bill, I tend to give a lot of credence to the recommendations of the taxpayer advocate, but it's hard to take any Republican tax administration efforts seriously when you consider how they've treated the IRS. Under their watch, it' more PR
Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Partisan Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Partisan Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after voting on Republicans' partisan Continuing Resolution:
"Over the past nine months this administration, aided by this Majority, has done everything possible to stop the government from functioning for the American people. They have purged fed more PR
HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR 'EQUAL CAMPUS ACCESS ACT' (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR 'EQUAL CAMPUS ACCESS ACT'
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Miss. Senator Cosponsors Bill to Safeguard Students' Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) in introducing legislation to ensure public colleges and universities cannot withhold recognition, access to fa more PR
ICYMI: Grassley Exposes Biden FBI for Targeting Nearly 100 Republican Groups and Individuals (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Grassley Exposes Biden FBI for Targeting Nearly 100 Republican Groups and Individuals
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WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) this week released whistleblower documents revealing the Biden Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) targeted 92 Republican organizations and individuals as part of its sweeping Arctic Frost investigation against President Donald more PR
ICYMI: Grassley Exposes Biden FBI for Targeting Nearly 100 Republican Groups and Individuals (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Grassley Exposes Biden FBI for Targeting Nearly 100 Republican Groups and Individuals
Grassley's oversight prompts President Trump, Republican Attorneys General and more to call for justice and accountability.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) this week released whistleblower documents revealing the Biden Federal Bu more PR
ICYMI: Hiltzik: The Trump administration's attack on Social Security is looking worse (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Hiltzik: The Trump administration's attack on Social Security is looking worse
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Washington, D.C. - In a new piece, Los Angeles Times columnist Michael Hiltzik underscores the Trump administration's attacks on Social Security and the need for bipartisan Congressional action to protect Social Security.
Read the full column here and below.
The Trump administration's attack on Soc more PR
ICYMI: Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump Administration's Malfunctioning Manufacturing Agenda at Small Business Committee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump Administration's Malfunctioning Manufacturing Agenda at Small Business Committee Hearing
Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) highlighted how Trump's attacks on the American economy and draconian rule changes at the Small Business Administration (SBA) are hurting small more PR
ICYMI: Ranking Member Waters Hosts Roundtable With Former Fed Vice Chair Dr. Lael Brainard on Threats to the Federal Reserve's Independence (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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ICYMI: Ranking Member Waters Hosts Roundtable with Former Fed Vice Chair Dr. Lael Brainard on Threats to the Federal Reserve's Independence
This week, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, led Committee Democrats including Representatives Brad Sherman (D-CA), Step more PR
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Byron Donalds in Fox News: Trump and Bessent's IRS reform: Let's end job-killing policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Byron Donalds in Fox News: Trump and Bessent's IRS reform: Let's end job-killing policies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott and Congressman Byron Donalds published a joint op-ed for Fox News discussing their shared mission with President Trump to fight for Florida families, economic freedom, and opportunity that lets every Am more PR
In the News: Kelly Releases AI for America, a Roadmap for Lasting Leadership that Benefits All Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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In the News: Kelly Releases AI for America, a Roadmap for Lasting Leadership that Benefits All Americans
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In case you missed it, this week Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released AI for America, his new roadmap to make AI work for all Americans, not just a few big companies. His proposal addresses the often-ignored question of 'how to pay for it,' making sure companies do their part so Americans aren't more PR
International Association of Fire Fighters General President Kelly Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following testimony by Edward A. Kelly, general president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, from a Sept. 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Sounding the Alarm: America's Fire Apparatus Crisis":
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Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today more PR
John James Pens Letter to House Leadership Urging Support for Selfridge (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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John James Pens Letter to House Leadership Urging Support for Selfridge
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John James (MI-10) authored a letter urging House Leadership to secure full funding for critical runway upgrades at Selfridge Air National Guard Base (ANGB), following President Trump's directive to assign the next-generation F-15EX fighter fleet to the Macomb County installation.
The new F-15E more PR
Joint Leadership Statement on the Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Joint Leadership Statement on the Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement:
Brendan Carr, the so-called Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has engaged in the corrupt abuse of p more PR
Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Reverse Harmful Trump Admin Actions to Curtail HIV Prevention Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Reverse Harmful Trump Admin Actions to Curtail HIV Prevention Efforts
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and a group of Senators introduced legislation that would reverse recent foreign policy changes made by the Trump Administration that have shut down global HIV prevention programs and cut off access to HIV preventative medications, especially for a more PR
Kaine, Colleagues Lead Historic Call for U.S. Recognition of Palestinian Statehood (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Colleagues Lead Historic Call for U.S. Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a group of colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to recognize a Palestinian state. The resolution--the first of its kind in the United States Senate--calls for U.S. recognition of a demilitarized Pal more PR
Kaine, SASC Colleagues Call on Chairman Wicker to Hold Hearing on Trump's Military Deployments to American Cities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, SASC Colleagues Call on Chairman Wicker to Hold Hearing on Trump's Military Deployments to American Cities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and his fellow SASC Democratic colleagues urged SASC Chairman Roger Wicker to hold a hearing with Department of Defense (DOD) leadership to evaluate President Donald Trump's ongoing more PR
Kaine, Schiff to Force Vote Blocking Unauthorized Boat Strikes in Caribbean (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Schiff to Force Vote Blocking Unauthorized Boat Strikes in Caribbean
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced a War Powers Act resolution that would block use of U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities against certain non-state organizations following multiple unauthorized military strikes on unverified alleged drug trafficking operations in the more PR
Kamlager-Dove Statement on Government Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on Government Funding
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans' one-sided, short-term continuing resolution:
"With the passage of their Big Ugly Bill, Trump and Republicans destroyed health care in this country as we know it. I refuse to be complicit in anything more PR
Kennedy in NOLA.com: One Big Beautiful Bill will enhance Medicaid, not harm it (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy in NOLA.com: One Big Beautiful Bill will enhance Medicaid, not harm it
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WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in The Times-Picayune and The Advocate arguing that the One Big Beautiful Bill will protect Medicaid benefits for Americans in need.
Key excerpts of the op-ed are below:
"Some people in Washington enjoy scaring Americans to score political points. The curre more PR
King Questions Military Nominees on Legal Authority for Caribbean Attacks (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King Questions Military Nominees on Legal Authority for Caribbean Attacks
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), in a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), pressed Derrick Anderson, nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict in the Department of Defense (DoD), about his views on the legality of the recent u more PR
King, Colleagues Urge Administration to Continue Issuing Paper Checks for Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King, Colleagues Urge Administration to Continue Issuing Paper Checks for Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is leading several of his Congressional colleagues in urging the leaders of the Treasury Department and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to delay the implementation of a federal executive order requiring the federal government to eliminate paper checks. Pr more PR
Larson Blasts Trump Administration Plan to Raise the Retirement Age (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Blasts Trump Administration Plan to Raise the Retirement Age
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano announced the Trump Administration is considering raising the Social Security retirement age (link is external).
"After months of denying it more PR
Larson Rejects Trump-Backed Bill to Rubberstamp 'DOGE' Cuts and Make Way for Premium Hikes on Connecticut Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Rejects Trump-Backed Bill to Rubberstamp 'DOGE' Cuts and Make Way for Premium Hikes on Connecticut Families
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against a Republican government funding bill that would allow the Trump Administration to continue their 'DOGE' cuts and make way for double-digit health care premium hikes. House and Senate Democrats offered a plan to more PR
Larson, Crockett, and Jeffries Speak Out Against Trump Administration "Report" Targeting Them for Exercising First Amendment Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson, Crockett, and Jeffries Speak Out Against Trump Administration "Report" Targeting Them for Exercising First Amendment Rights
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Washington, D.C. - After the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a "report" (link is external) targeting Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), for exercising their First Amendme more PR
Lawler Introduces Bill to Award 'Man in the Red Bandana' the Congressional Gold Medal (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Introduces Bill to Award 'Man in the Red Bandana' the Congressional Gold Medal
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Washington, D.C. - 9/19/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced legislation to posthumously award Welles Remy Crowther, the "Man in the Red Bandana," with a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress can bestow. The Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act recognizes his extrao more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON PARTISAN GOP SPENDING BILL: "REPUBLICANS WILL OWN A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. PERIOD. FULL STOP" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON PARTISAN GOP SPENDING BILL: "REPUBLICANS WILL OWN A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. PERIOD. FULL STOP"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to highlight how Republicans are determined to shut down the government in order to continue their relentless attack on the healthcare of the American people.
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON PARTISAN GOP SPENDING BILL: "REPUBLICANS WILL OWN A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. PERIOD. FULL STOP" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES AHEAD OF VOTE ON PARTISAN GOP SPENDING BILL: "REPUBLICANS WILL OWN A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. PERIOD. FULL STOP"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to highlight how Republicans are determined to shut down the government in order to continue their relentless attack on the healthcare of the American people.
LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise today in stro more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE A HARD NO ON THE PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL BECAUSE IT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF EVERYDAY AMERICANS" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE A HARD NO ON THE PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL BECAUSE IT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF EVERYDAY AMERICANS"
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to make clear that Democrats are united in our opposition to the partisan Republican government funding bill on the House floor today that rips hea more PR
Lujan Presses Commerce Committee Chairman to Hold FCC Oversight Hearing Over Shared Concerns of Chairman Carr's Weaponization of the Agency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Presses Commerce Committee Chairman to Hold FCC Oversight Hearing Over Shared Concerns of Chairman Carr's Weaponization of the Agency
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Calls for Hearing Following Chairman Cruz's Comments Calling FCC Threats Dangerous
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, called on t more PR
Lujan Statement on Political Weaponization of the FCC (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Political Weaponization of the FCC
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, issued the following statement:
"President Trump and FCC Chair Carr made it clear: fall in line or be silenced. And it's not just late-night TV. This administration is silencing free speech, targeting universities and more PR
Lujan Statement on Vote to Keep the Government Open, Address Looming Health Care Affordability Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Vote to Keep the Government Open, Address Looming Health Care Affordability Crisis
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Trump : "Don't even bother dealing with them"
Vought : "The appropriations process has to be less bipartisan"
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted against Congressional Democrats' proposal to keep the governme more PR
Matsui Opening Remarks at Communications and Technology Legislative Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Doris Matsui, D-California, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025:
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Matsui Opening Remarks at Communications and Technology Legislative Hearing
Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Doris Matsui's (D-CA) remarks as prepared for delivery at today's Communications and Technology Subcommittee legislative hearing are more PR
Meuser: This Is Just The Beginning Of This Committee's Work On Fraud And Scams (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025:
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Meuser: This Is Just The Beginning Of This Committee's Work On Fraud And Scams
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), to examine various types of financial fraud affecting A more PR
Mrvan Sends Letter to United States Department of Transportation to Address Rescission of CITGO Grant (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Mrvan Sends Letter to United States Department of Transportation to Address Rescission of CITGO Grant
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Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan sent a letter to Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation Sean Duffy regarding the recently announced rescission of federal funding for a CITGO terminal located in East Chicago, Indiana.
Congressman Mrvan stated, "The Trump Administr more PR
Murkowski Joins Colleagues to Protect Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski Joins Colleagues to Protect Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is proud to join as a co-sponsor in the Protect America's Workforce Act - legislation to repeal two union-busting executive orders and restore collective bargaining rights and workplace protections for federal workers that have benefitted our nation for decade more PR
Murray, DeLauro, Baldwin Call on Education Department to Reverse Unilateral Funding Cuts to Critical Education Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Murray, DeLauro, Baldwin Call on Education Department to Reverse Unilateral Funding Cuts to Critical Education Programs
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Over the last two weeks, ED has unilaterally cut or eliminated funding for teacher training, magnet schools, minority-serving institutions of higher education (MSIs), and more
Washington, D.C. -- Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee more PR
Nadler Statement on Voting NO on the Republicans' Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Nadler Statement on Voting NO on the Republicans' Continuing Resolution
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Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after voting no on the Republicans' continuing resolution:
"Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have been inflicting pain on working Americans for eight months, passing legislation to take away healthcare from 15 million Americans in ord more PR
Natural Resources Democrats Discuss Wildland Firefighter Health, Trump's Failures to Protect Wildland Firefighters at Issues Forum (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Natural Resources Democrats Discuss Wildland Firefighter Health, Trump's Failures to Protect Wildland Firefighters at Issues Forum
Yesterday, Ranking Members Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) convened an issues forum titled "The Cost of Courage: How Our Wildland Firefighters Have Been Left Behind." The M more PR
Neal Opening Statement at Health Markup (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement a markup of health bills:
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
In last few months we have seen what is likely the most destructive, blatant attack on health care in this nation's history. Republicans have amassed absolute power over all three branches of government and have wielded it with reckless disregard for the more PR
Neal Statement on House Republicans Abdication of Responsibility (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Statement on House Republicans Abdication of Responsibility
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026.
"House Republicans have once again shown us where their priorities lie: with the billionaire class. They had no problem permanently extending tax cut more PR
New CBO Report Shows Health Price Spikes, Coverage Loss Will Worsen if Republicans Fail to Act on ACA Tax Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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New CBO Report Shows Health Price Spikes, Coverage Loss Will Worsen if Republicans Fail to Act on ACA Tax Credits
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WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump Administration's policies, regulation, tariffs, and legal changes are making health coverage less affordable for millions of Americans and have resulted in the steepest health premium increases in 15 years for Americans with employer-sponsored insurance.
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Kaine to Force Vote Blocking Unauthorized Boat Strikes in Caribbean (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Kaine to Force Vote Blocking Unauthorized Boat Strikes in Caribbean
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Senators file war powers resolution clarifying that Congress has not authorized military to attack organizations involved in drug trafficking, emphasizes alternatives to lethal force
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced a War Powers Act resolution more PR
Ocasio-Cortez Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution and Trump Administration's Assault on Free Speech (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution and Trump Administration's Assault on Free Speech
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Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released the following statement after opposing a resolution "honoring the life and legacy" of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk:
" House Republicans today brought to the floor a resolution 'honoring the more PR
Office of Science & Technology Policy Director Kratsios Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness released the following testimony by Michael J.K. Kratsios, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, from Sept. 10, 2025, hearing entitled "AI've Got a Plan: America's AI Action Plan":
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Thank you, Chairman Budd, and Ranking Member Baldwin, as well as Full Committee Chairman Cruz and Ranking Member Cantwell, for inviting me to speak to you today more PR
On Senate Floor, Warner Warns of Intelligence Politicization (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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On Senate Floor, Warner Warns of Intelligence Politicization
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WASHINGTON - On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered a major address entitled "The Politicization of Intelligence: A Threat to Our National Security." In his remarks, Sen. Warner warned more PR
Pallone on Continuing Resolution: Republicans Have Created a Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone on Continuing Resolution: Republicans Have Created a Health Care Crisis
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Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to Republicans' continuing resolution:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I want to thank our Ranking Member Ms. DeLauro.
I'm opposed to this bill. Presi more PR
Pallone on CR: Republicans Have Created a Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Pallone on CR: Republicans Have Created a Health Care Crisis
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to Republicans' continuing resolution:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I want to thank our Ranking Member Ms. DeLauro more PR
Pallone: Kennedy's War on Vaccines Will Lead to Deaths (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Pallone: Kennedy's War on Vaccines Will Lead to Deaths
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today blasting new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) making it harder for Americans to access lifesaving vaccines:
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Peters Calls Out FCC for Censoring Media Organizations, Attacking Americans' First Amendment Right to Free Speech (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Peters Calls Out FCC for Censoring Media Organizations, Attacking Americans' First Amendment Right to Free Speech
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stop its censorship of media organizations and attacks on Americans' First Amendment right to free speech and freedom of the press. The letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr comes after Carr threatened more PR
Peters Urges Senate to Quickly Extend Critical Cybersecurity Protections That Expire on Oct. 1 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Peters Urges Senate to Quickly Extend Critical Cybersecurity Protections That Expire on October 1st
Peters Warns of Serious National Security Consequences if Proven Protections in the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act are Allowed to Expire
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On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member more PR
Ph.D. to PLA: New Investigation Details How Biden-era Visa Failures Led American Taxpayers to Fund Students Linked to China's Military (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Ph.D. to PLA: New Investigation Details How Biden-era Visa Failures Led American Taxpayers to Fund Students Linked to China's Military
Today, House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a groundbreaking new investigation uncovering how Biden-er more PR
Pressley Issues Statement, 118 Democratic Colleagues Decline to Support H. Res. 719 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley Issues Statement, 118 Democratic Colleagues Decline to Support H. Res. 719
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Pressley Has Condemned Violence and Extended Condolences to Charlie Kirk's Family
Congressional Black Caucus Offered Strident Opposition to the Divisive Resolution
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued a statement after joining 118 Democratic colleagues in declining to support H. Re more PR
Q&A: Federal Boost for Rural Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Q&A: Federal Boost for Rural Health
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Q: What is the Rural Health Transformation Fund?
A: Congress approved this summer a historic $50 billion federal investment to rebuild rural health infrastructure that was included in the health and tax bill President Trump signed into law on July 4. The Rural Health Transformation Fund is designed to help improve access to quality health care for America more PR
Ranking Member DeLauro's Floor Remarks on Republicans' Step Toward a Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Ranking Member DeLauro's Floor Remarks on Republicans' Step Toward a Shutdown
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to Republicans' partisan continuing resolution:
Thank you. Again, Republicans have chosen a par more PR
Ranking Member Huffman Blasts Republicans for Silence on Racist Censorship by Trump Admin, Demands Answers From Park Service (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- 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 Blasts Republicans for Silence on Racist Censorship by Trump Admin, Demands Answers from Park Service
House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Huffman (D-Calif.) berated Committee Republicans for their silence on the Trump administration's orders to erase history from national parks by removing exhibits about more PR
Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Responds to Trump-Xi Call and Potential TikTok Divestiture Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Responds to Trump-Xi Call and Potential TikTok Divestiture Deal
Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chi more PR
Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi: President Trump Must Uphold TikTok Divestiture Law to Protect National Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi: President Trump Must Uphold TikTok Divestiture Law to Protect National Security
Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party more PR
Ranking Member Lofgren Requests Information From Member of Now-Dissolved Trump Climate Working Group (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Ranking Member Lofgren Requests Information from Member of Now-Dissolved Trump Climate Working Group
Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to Dr. Judith Curry, a former member of the now-disbanded Department of Energy (DOE) Climate Working Group (CWG), expressing concern over allegations rai more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Trump-Xi Discussion on TikTok Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Trump-Xi Discussion on TikTok Deal
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on President Trump and President Xi's call on a deal to keep the TikTok app operational in the United States:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch, Senate Colleagues Statement Ahead of Moldovan Parliamentary Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch, Senate Colleagues Statement Ahead of Moldovan Parliamentary Elections
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Chris Coons (D-DE), Chuck Grassley more PR
Ranking Member Thompson: GAO Confirms DHS Breaking Federal Law by Failing to Distribute Grant Funds (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Ranking Member Thompson: GAO Confirms DHS Breaking Federal Law by Failing to Distribute Grant Funds
Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the U.S. Government Accountability Office issuing a determination that the Department of more PR
Raskin, Houlahan Push to Restore Banned Books to Defense Department Schools, Protect Students from Political Interference (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Raskin, Houlahan Push to Restore Banned Books to Defense Department Schools, Protect Students from Political Interference
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) introduced legislation to fight back against MAGA book bans. The Stop Censoring Military Families Act would restore all books removed from Department of Defense Education Activity (DOD more PR
Rep. Cleaver Votes Against Partisan Budget Bill that Continues Republican Assault on Americans' Healthcare and Includes Cuts to Previously Agreed Upon Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cleaver Votes Against Partisan Budget Bill that Continues Republican Assault on Americans' Healthcare and Includes Cuts to Previously Agreed Upon Programs
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(Washington, D.C.) \- Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after voting against the partisan Continuing Resolution (CR) that continues the Republican assault on Americans' healthcare an more PR
Rep. Cole to House and Senate Democrats: "This Is What You Asked For" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Cole to House and Senate Democrats: "This Is What You Asked For"
Today, House Republicans delivered exactly what Democrats asked for: a clean, short-term continuing resolution that keeps the government open while negotiations continue on remaining appropriations bills. With the House having done its job with the passage of H.R. 5371, the more PR
Rep. Craig Statement on Vote Against Republicans' Short-Term Government Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Statement on Vote Against Republicans' Short-Term Government Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the Republicans' short-term government funding bill.
"After the damage Republicans did with their 'Big Ugly Bill,' I refuse to vote for a short-term funding package that yet again fails to meet the need more PR
Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of Short-Term Government Funding Extension (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of Short-Term Government Funding Extension
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
"At this point in time, the responsible choice is to keep the government running through November 21, 2025. As President Trump has echoed, more PR
Rep. Jackson Champions America First Reforms in State Department Reauthorization (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Jackson Champions America First Reforms in State Department Reauthorization
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WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) delivered major victories for the America First agenda by advancing critical reforms that restore accountability and transparency within the State Department. Congress has not reauthorized the State Department since 2002, and this bill makes essential policy u more PR
Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Peace Through Strength Act of 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Peace Through Strength Act of 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Peace Through Strength Act of 2025. This bill codifies President Trump's Executive Order 14347, which renames the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
"We wouldn't have a country without our men and women in uniform," said Rep. McGuire more PR
Rep. Mann Keeps Government Functioning (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mann Keeps Government Functioning
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance a clean, short-term funding bill to keep the government open as Congress finishes the appropriations process. H.R. 5371 (link is external), the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (link is external), which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 2 more PR
Rep. McIver Votes Against Partisan Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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McIver Votes Against Partisan Funding Bill
Today, Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) voted no on a partisan continuing resolution. She released the following statement.
"I ran for Congress to keep our communities healthy and safe. The Republican continuing resolution fails that test. It does nothing to address the looming healthcare crisis or to stop Trump from illegally withholdi more PR
Rep. Mullin's Statement on Today's Continuing Resolution Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on Today's Continuing Resolution Vote
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"Today, I voted NO on the Republicans' disastrous government funding proposal.
Democrats came to the negotiation table with a clear, bipartisan plan that would lower prices for working families and ensure health care premiums don't rise. But Speaker Johnson and Republicans didn't listen. They created a partisan, extreme spending b more PR
Rep. Peters' Statement on Republicans' Inflationary, Pro-Shutdown Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Peters' Statement on Republicans' Inflationary, Pro-Shutdown Bill
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Washington, DC - Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after voting no on a partisan Republican bill that would allow the cost of healthcare and energy to skyrocket for millions of Americans:
"If Congress doesn't act, millions of working Americans will see their insurance premiums gro more PR
Rep. Salazar's PANA Act Amendment Passes Unanimously in House Foreign Affairs Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salazar's PANA Act Amendment Passes Unanimously in House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Washington D.C.- Last night, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar's PANA Act amendment to the State Department reauthorization bill, secured unanimous approval during the House Foreign Affairs Committee markup.
The amendment establishes a "Venezuela Restoration Fund", made up of nearly $4 billion in frozen as more PR
Rep. Sewell Votes Against Partisan Republican Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Votes Against Partisan Republican Spending Bill
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Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans' partisan spending bill:
"Despite controlling the House, Senate, and White House, Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have once again failed to do their job and fund the government. The American people more PR
Rep. Sherrill Statement on House Passage of Charlie Kirk Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sherrill Statement on House Passage of Charlie Kirk Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after voting "yes" on the resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk:
"I have taken countless oaths to the Constitution throughout my life, starting when I entered the Naval Academy at 18. I have volunteered to giv more PR
Responsible Government Spending (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
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Federal spending and our growing national debt are serious challenges which must be addressed for the long-term fiscal health of our nation. By enacting our tax cut and family security package (H.R. 1) in July, Republicans took significant strides to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. more PR
Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Welcomes Over $56 Million for Ocean State Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Welcomes Over $56 Million for Ocean State Research
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PROVIDENCE, RI - Recognizing the talent, innovation, and excellence of Ocean State-based researchers across a variety of fields, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner today welcomed over $56+ million in recently awarded federal grants from the National Sci more PR
Ricketts on the Senate Floor: All of Us Should Affirm that Political Violence is Anti-American (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts on the Senate Floor: All of Us Should Affirm that Political Violence is Anti-American
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a tribute to Charlie Kirk on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) called on every American to condemn political violence. He also offered a prayer for Charlie Kirk and our country.
" No matter our political beliefs, all of us should be able to affirm a more PR
Risch, Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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Risch, Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, alongside Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris more PR
Risch, Whitehouse, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan REPO Implementation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Risch, Whitehouse, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan REPO Implementation Act
REPO 2.0 would implement REPO Act and send frozen Russian sovereign assets under U.S. jurisdiction to Ukraine on a quarterly basis
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U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), rank more PR
Rosen Demands Answers from Nexstar Following Trump Administration Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel, Calls for Senate Hearings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Demands Answers from Nexstar Following Trump Administration Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel, Calls for Senate Hearings
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, is taking action to get more information related to the Trump Administration's censorship of Jimmy Kimmel and demanding Congressional oversight. In a more PR
Rosen Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reverse Harmful Trump Admin Actions to Curtail HIV Prevention Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reverse Harmful Trump Admin Actions to Curtail HIV Prevention Efforts
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led a group of Senators in introducing legislation that would reverse recent foreign policy changes made by the Trump Administration that have shut down global HIV prevention programs and cut off access to HIV preventative medications, more PR
Ross Joins Colleagues in Introducing Redistricting Reform Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Ross Joins Colleagues in Introducing Redistricting Reform Act
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Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in introducing the Redistricting Reform Act of 2025. This legislation would prohibit mid-decade redistricting nationwide and require every state to establish independent redistricting. She spoke at a press conference, highlighting extreme, partisan gerryma more PR
Rutherford Statement on the Clean, Short-Term CR (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rutherford Statement on the Clean, Short-Term CR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, member of the House Appropriations Committee, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05), released the following statement on the House passage of the short-term Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 :
"Today, House Republicans passed a clean, short-term continuing resolution to fully fund the core f more PR
Scanlon Joins Colleagues on Resolution Condemning All Forms of Political Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Scanlon Joins Colleagues on Resolution Condemning All Forms of Political Violence
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Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined more than 100 of her colleagues in introducing a resolution calling on Congress to condemn all forms of political violence and to reject forms of rhetoric that demonize political opponents regardless of political ideology. The call to a more PR
Scott, Lankford Move to Safeguard Students' Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Scott, Lankford Move to Safeguard Students' Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses
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WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.), along with Congressman Tim Walberg (R-Minn.) and their colleagues, today introduced the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 to ensure that religious student organizations will not face discrimination on college campuses.
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Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Rick Scott, 49 Senate Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Encouraging U.K. Prime Minister Starmer to Work with President Trump to Free Jimmy Lai (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Rick Scott, 49 Senate Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Encouraging U.K. Prime Minister Starmer to Work with President Trump to Free Jimmy Lai
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and 49 of their bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him to work closely with Pres more PR
Sen. Wyden Continues to Sound the Alarm on Trump Administration Attempts to Deport Unaccompanied Children Into Dangerous Conditions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, posted the following news release:
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Wyden Continues to Sound the Alarm on Trump Administration Attempts to Deport Unaccompanied Children Into Dangerous Conditions
As Courts Extend Temporary Protections to Guatemalan Children in Office of Refugee Resettlement Custody, Ranking Member Highlights High Risk of Harm to Children and Human Rights Violations if Trump Plans Proceed
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Senate Democrats Block Clean, Short-Term Government Funding Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Senate Democrats Block Clean, Short-Term Government Funding Plan
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Partisan Democrat Alternate Proposal Adds Over $1 Trillion in Unrelated Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - By a vote 44 to 48, Senate Democrats blocked consideration of a clean, short-term continuing resolution (CR). The bill would continue Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies through Nov. 21 while Congress works o more PR
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee Ranking Member Blumenthal Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Vaccines (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "How the Corruption of Science has Impacted Public Perception and Policies Regarding Vaccines":
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Welcome to everyone. Whether you agree or disagree, this hearing is not personal between Senator Johnson and myself, between any of you an more PR
Senate Passes Tuberville, Scott Resolution Designating October 14 as 'National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Senate Passes Tuberville, Scott Resolution Designating October 14 as 'National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk"
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WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) that designates October 14 as "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk," following the horrific murder of Turning Point more PR
Senator Blunt Rochester Statement on Protecting Heath Care for Americans, Avoiding a Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Statement on Protecting Heath Care for Americans, Avoiding a Shutdown
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released the following statement after voting for a Democratic-led continuing resolution to protect health care for millions of Americans and keep the government open:
"Today, I was proud to vote for a bill that would fund the go more PR
Senator Cortez Masto Statement on Vote to Stand Up for Nevadans' Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Senator Cortez Masto Statement on Vote to Stand Up for Nevadans' Health Care
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting to reject the Republicans' partisan government funding bill and push for real solutions that will lower health care costs for working families.
"President Trump and Republicans in Congress have more PR
Senator Lujan, Senator Markey, Leader Schumer, Ranking Member Cantwell Lead Colleagues in Decrying FCC Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Senator Lujan, Senator Markey, Leader Schumer, Ranking Member Cantwell Lead Colleagues in Decrying FCC Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel
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Washington, D.C. - Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), an more PR
Senator Markey Slams Republicans for Blocking Senate Resolution Condemning FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Slams Republicans for Blocking Senate Resolution Condemning FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel
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Resolution Text (PDF)
Washington (September 18, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today aske more PR
Senator Marshall Joins Secretary Kennedy & Other Top Medical Experts During Long Covid Panel Discussion (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Joins Secretary Kennedy & Other Top Medical Experts During Long Covid Panel Discussion
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Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a Long Covid panel discussion at HHS. During the discussion, Senator Marshall shared why this specific issue is so personal to him and what he h more PR
Senator Murray on Republicans Voting Down Her Bill to Prevent Shutdown, Protect Americans' Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray on Republicans Voting Down Her Bill to Prevent Shutdown, Protect Americans' Health Care
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Murray : "Republicans chose to sit on their hands, or not even show up, rather than lift a finger to address the health care crisis they themselves created."
WATCH : Senator Murray's remarks
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriation more PR
Shaheen, Risch, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Shaheen, Risch, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, alongside Senators Tom Cotton (R-AK), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Rich more PR
Shaheen, Whitehouse, Risch, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan REPO Implementation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025:
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Shaheen, Whitehouse, Risch, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan REPO Implementation Act
REPO 2.0 would implement REPO Act and send frozen Russian sovereign assets under U.S. jurisdiction to Ukraine on a quarterly basis
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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committ more PR
Stanford University Clinical Associate Professor Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the following written testimony by Jake Scott, a clinical associate professor of infectious diseases and geographic medicine at Stanford University, from a Sept. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "How the Corruption of Science Has Impacted Public Perception and Policies Regarding Vaccines":
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Executive Summary
The scientific evidence supporting vaccine safety and efficac more PR
Stanton Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing Ted Cooke's Nomination to Lead Bureau of Reclamation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing Ted Cooke's Nomination to Lead Bureau of Reclamation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration pulling back the nomination of Ted Cooke to lead the Bureau of Reclamation:
"Ted Cooke was eminently qualified to lead the Bureau of Reclamation. Howeve more PR
STATEMENT: Gottheimer Urges Bipartisan Action to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Keep Government Open (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Gottheimer Urges Bipartisan Action to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Keep Government Open
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Friday, September 19, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement:
"President Trump promised to lower costs -- but today's funding bill fails to protect hardworking families from skyrocketing health care costs.
Here's the bottom line more PR
Stefanik, Langworthy Introduce Legislation to Secure Northern Border, Strengthen U.S.-Canada Cooperation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Stefanik, Langworthy Introduce Legislation to Secure Northern Border, Strengthen U.S.-Canada Cooperation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Rep. Nick Langworthy in introducing two pieces of legislation: The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act to strengthen oversight and accountability, and the Integrated Cross Border Law Enfor more PR
Stefanik, Scott Urge U.S. Allies France, Canada, U.K., Australia to Reject U.N. Plan to Unilaterally Recognize Palestinian State (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Stefanik, Scott Urge U.S. Allies France, Canada, U.K., Australia to Reject U.N. Plan to Unilaterally Recognize Palestinian State
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to U.S. allies France, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia urging them to reverse course at the United Nations General Assembly by reject more PR
Steil: It Is Paramount Our Markets Are Not Left Behind In The Global Race For AI Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025:
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Steil: It Is Paramount Our Markets Are Not Left Behind In The Global Race For AI Leadership
Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence led by Digital Assets Subcommittee Chairman Bryan more PR
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Friday, September 19, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Friday, September 19, 2025
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk
Last week, our nation lost an American patriot, loving father of two young children, dedicated husband, conservative warrior, and man of deep faith when Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a horrific act of political violence. more PR
The Republican Recap: Week of September 15, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Republican Recap: Week of September 15, 2025
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk
Last week, our nation lost an American patriot, loving father of two young children, dedicated husband, conservative warrior, and man of deep faith when Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a horrific act of more PR
Thune: Democrats Resort to Reckless Partisan Posturing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Democrats Resort to Reckless Partisan Posturing
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WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
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"Mr. President, the House has just passed a short-term, clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution to fund the government for a few additional week more PR
Transcript: Congressman Crow's Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Transcript: Congressman Crow's Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country
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WASHINGTON -- A transcript of Congressman Jason Crow's (D-CO-06) full speech from the House floor.
Almost seven years ago, I came to Congress to serve my community, my state, my fellow veterans, and the country I love - in a different way than I served it on the battlefield. more PR
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Stands Up for Families to Keep Health Care Premiums and Immunizations Affordable (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Stands Up for Families to Keep Health Care Premiums and Immunizations Affordable
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) introduced two amendments to keep health care costs and immunizations affordable during a markup of seven bills by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Castor's first amendment would permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA more PR
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Releases Statement Following Successful Effort to End Democrat Nominee Blockade (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Releases Statement Following Successful Effort to End Democrat Nominee Blockade
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) issued the following statement after voting to confirm 48 of President Trump's civilian nominees in the wake of unprecedented obstruction by Senate Democrats. Senator Britt has been a leader in the Republican conference in working to end the more PR
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Works to Unleash U.S. Critical Mineral Dominance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Works to Unleash U.S. Critical Mineral Dominance
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in introducing the Revitalizing America's Offshore Critical Minerals Dominance Act of 2025, a bill to expand the United States' offshore extraction of critical minerals and secure Am more PR
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion Division Director Stoody Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services released the following testimony by Eve Stoody, director of the Nutrition Guidance and Analysis Division at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, from a Sept. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Better Meals, Fewer Pills: Making Our Children Healthy Again":
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A healthy diet is made up of nutrient-dense, whole foods, including a variety of prote more PR
Van Hollen Underscores Illegality of Trump Action to End Collective Bargaining Agreements for Nonpartisan NASA, NOAA Employees (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Underscores Illegality of Trump Action to End Collective Bargaining Agreements for Nonpartisan NASA, NOAA Employees
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, underscored the illegality of President Trump's August 28 executive order to end collective bargaining agreemen more PR
Van Hollen, Lujan Reintroduce the Democracy in Design Act to Democratize Federal Architecture Design (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Lujan Reintroduce the Democracy in Design Act to Democratize Federal Architecture Design
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Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Democracy in Design Act, legislation to preserve the Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture, which have been in place since the Kennedy Administration and allow state and local governments to design more PR
Vice Ranking Member Amo on Bad Republican State Department Plan to Cede American Global Leadership, Entrench Trump Corruption (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Vice Ranking Member Amo on Bad Republican State Department Plan to Cede American Global Leadership, Entrench Trump Corruption
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Washington, DC - TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Committee Vice Ranking Member Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the House Foreign Affairs Committee passage of the State Department Reauthorization bills:
"This markup was the latest step in Presi more PR
Warner & Kaine on CBO Report: Republicans' Refusal to Extend ACA Tax Credits Will Spike Premiums, Strip Coverage from Millions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner & Kaine on CBO Report: Republicans' Refusal to Extend ACA Tax Credits Will Spike Premiums, Strip Coverage from Millions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the nonpartisan budget scorekeeper, released a new analysis of the harm resulting from Republicans' war on health car more PR
Warner & Kaine on Republican Failure to Pass a CR (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner & Kaine on Republican Failure to Pass a CR
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after Republicans voted down legislation to fund the government, protect Virginians' access to health care, and prohibit the Trump administration from illegally withholding funding appropriated by Congress:
"While Republicans may have acted uni more PR
Warner & Kaine Statement on Republicans' Failure to Pass a CR (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner & Kaine Statement on Republicans' Failure to Pass a CR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after Republicans voted down legislation to fund the government, protect Virginians' access to health care, and prohibit the Trump administration from illegally withholding funding appropriated by Congress:
"While Republicans more PR
Ways and Means Advances Bipartisan Health, Social Security, and Tax Administration Legislation To Improve Everyday Lives (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ways and Means Advances Bipartisan Health, Social Security, and Tax Administration Legislation To Improve Everyday Lives
The Ways and Means Committee has advanced legislation to solve key challenges facing seniors, patients, and taxpayers - including:
* Improving seniors' access to multi-cancer early detection screenings and breakthrough medical prod more PR
Welch Joins Historic Call for U.S. Recognition of Palestinian Statehood (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Joins Historic Call for U.S. Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and six of his Senate colleagues in calling on the President to recognize a Palestinian State. The resolution--the first of its kind in the United States Senate--calls for U.S. recognition of a demilitarized Palestinian State alongsid more PR
Whip Clark: "Democrats Will Be Voting for the American People." (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Whip Clark: "Democrats Will Be Voting for the American People."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press conference condemning Republicans' plan to defund health care, hike premiums, and close hospitals. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"We are liv more PR
Wyden Statement on Bisignano Comments on the Social Security Retirement Age (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Statement on Bisignano Comments on the Social Security Retirement Age
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement on Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano's statement that the Trump administration was considering raising the retirement age:
"Trump has already broken prom more PR
Wyden, Gillibrand, Blumenthal Lead Calls to Halt Experiment to Undermine Traditional Medicare (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Gillibrand, Blumenthal Lead Calls to Halt Experiment to Undermine Traditional Medicare
Ranking Members Lead 18 Senate Democrats as Trump Administration Moves Ahead with WISeR Experiment, Which Hands Health Care Decisions to AI and Private Health Insurance Companies for Doctors and Seniors in Traditional Medicare
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking more PR
Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration to Secure Oregonians' Food Benefits Against Hackers and Thieves (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration to Secure Oregonians' Food Benefits Against Hackers and Thieves
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Wyden renews calls for passage of bipartisan bill to protect SNAP benefits nationwide following spike of SNAP skimming in Eastern Oregon
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today called on the Trump administration to take immediate action to protect Supplemental Nutri more PR
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