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"Shameful and Wrong": Ranking Members Pallone, Neal, Scott Joined Protect Our Care to Slam Republicans for Failing to Fix Their Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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"Shameful and Wrong": Ranking Members Pallone, Neal, Scott Joined Protect Our Care to Slam Republicans for Failing to Fix Their Health Care Crisis
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Watch the Full Event Here.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), and Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robe more PR
Amata Welcomes Final Passage of Bill to End Shutdown, Renew Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
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Amata Welcomes Final Passage of Bill to End Shutdown, Renew Funding
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming final House passage of the bill to end the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown after 43 days, and renew much-needed funding, including paychecks for military, air traffic controllers and all federal employees.
This amended bill, passed by a v more PR
Amo Statement on Republican Bill that Betrays Rhode Islanders and Allows Health Care Costs to Soar (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Statement on Republican Bill that Betrays Rhode Islanders and Allows Health Care Costs to Soar
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Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement after voting no on Trump and Republicans' Continuing Resolution that failed to address the health care crisis they created:
"After stealing over $1 trillion from our health care system in their Big, Ugly, Law, this more PR
Ansari Joins Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari Joins Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
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WASHINGTON - Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) joined over 120 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem, urging the reversal of the Trump Administration's baseless more PR
Barr Votes Again to Reopen the Government, Blasts Democrats for the Schumer Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Votes Again to Reopen the Government, Blasts Democrats for the Schumer Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. Tonight, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted for legislation to reopen the government and fund operations through January 30, 2026. Following his vote, Congressman Barr released this statement:
"For over 40 days, Senate Democrats held our nation hostageblocking paychecks for air traffic contro more PR
Barrett Secures $4.1 Million for Mid-Michigan Communities in Government Funding Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Secures $4.1 Million for Mid-Michigan Communities in Government Funding Deal
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Washington, D.C. Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today announced he secured nearly $4.1 million in federal funding for mid-Michigan communities as part of the government funding package ( H.R. 5371 (link is external) ) signed into law last night by President Donald Trump.
In addition to a continuing resolution t more PR
Barrett Votes Again to Fund Federal Government, Ends 43-Day Democrat Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Votes Again to Fund Federal Government, Ends 43-Day Democrat Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. After 43 days of obstruction by Senate Democrats, the U.S. House of Representatives tonight passed H.R. 5371 (link is external) with Congressman Tom Barrett's (MI-07) support to end the longest government shutdown in history. This legislation will fund the government through January 30, 2026. It also pro more PR
Bergman, Michigan Republicans Appeal Ice Storm Funding Directly to President Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Bergman, Michigan Republicans Appeal Ice Storm Funding Directly to President Trump
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Today, Michigan's Republican Congressional Delegation, led by Rep. Jack Bergman, sent a letter to President Trump requesting that he overturn FEMA's denial of Public Assistance (PA) Category F funding for public utilities and Individual Assistance (IA) in the aftermath of the historical ice storm.
The letter high more PR
Biotechnology Innovation Organization President Crowley Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by John F. Crowley, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, from an Oct. 29, 2025, hearing entitled "The Future of Biotech: Maintaining U.S. Competitiveness and Delivering Lifesaving Cures to Patients":
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Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished Members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today on beh more PR
Bonamici Statement on Government Funding Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bonamici Statement on Government Funding Vote
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WASHINGTON, DC [11/12/25] - Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released her statement for the Congressional Record on the continuing resolution to fund the government through January 30, 2026:
"I rise today in opposition to this Continuing Resolution. Although I support opening the government after this devastating 43-day shutdown, I will not su more PR
Booker Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill & Health Care Fight Ahead: "The Democratic Party Needs Change" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill & Health Care Fight Ahead: "The Democratic Party Needs Change"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. In response to final passage of the latest government funding bill, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement:
"This deal to fund and open the government is a loss for New Jerseyans and for millions of Americans who will suffer devastating more PR
Boozman Delivers Key Funding for Arkansas Agriculture and Rural Firefighting Service (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Boozman Delivers Key Funding for Arkansas Agriculture and Rural Firefighting Service
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WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee who also leads the Appropriations subcommittee that funds the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and military construction projects, secured investments for Arkansas priorities in legislation reopening the federal governmen more PR
Brown Votes Against Republican Spending Bill, Calls for Legislation to Cancel Health Care Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Votes Against Republican Spending Bill, Calls for Legislation to Cancel Health Care Cuts
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Washington, DC Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against the government funding bill brought to the floor by Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday. The bill funds the government through January 30, 2026, with no legislative action to extend Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium T more PR
Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- 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 the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Republican spending bill.
"Once again, Congressional Republicans have chosen politics over people and loyalty to Donald Trump over all else. For 43 days, they conti more PR
Buchanan Requests Inclusion of Eight Bipartisan Amendments in Final Defense Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Buchanan Requests Inclusion of Eight Bipartisan Amendments in Final Defense Bill
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Proposals Included in the House-Passed FY26 NDAA to Combat Obesity Crisis, Secure Supply Chains and Support Servicemembers
WASHINGTON Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, recently led a letter to the Senate and House Armed Services Com more PR
Carter delivers $5 million to Tybee Island for new fire station (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Carter delivers $5 million to Tybee Island for new fire station
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today delivered $5 million in federal funding for the City of Tybee Island to construct a new fire station as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
The bill now heads to President Trum more PR
Carter statement on House voting to reopen the government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Carter statement on House voting to reopen the government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today voted in favor of a bill to reopen the government, sending it to President Trump's desk for his signature.
The bipartisan deal funds the government through January 30th, with three funding bills - Agriculture-FDA, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs - more PR
Castro Statement on Government Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Castro Statement on Government Spending Bill
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November 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on his vote against the Continuing Resolution (CR) that funds the government until January 30, 2026.
"I voted no on this disastrous bill.
"The Republican party, with Trump at the helm, has done nothing to lower costs for families. They hav more PR
Chairman Arrington Statement on House Vote to End Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Chairman Arrington Statement on House Vote to End Shutdown
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement after the House voted 222-209 to end the 43-day Democrat shutdown:
"After 43 painful days, House Republicans voted to end the longest government shutdown in American history--a crisis manufactured by Demo more PR
Chairman Jordan Opens Inquiry Into Virginia Prosecutor for Ignoring Threats Made to Senior Trump Official (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Chairman Jordan Opens Inquiry into Virginia Prosecutor for Ignoring Threats Made to Senior Trump Official
Today, Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, prosecutor for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, demanding information about her ignoring threats to White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen M more PR
Chairman Smith Congratulates Former Ways & Means Subcommittee Staff Director Amy Shuart as New Trump-Appointed Chair of Social Security Advisory Board (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Smith Congratulates Former Ways & Means Subcommittee Staff Director Amy Shuart as New Trump-Appointed Chair of Social Security Advisory Board
President Trump has tapped former Ways and Means Republican Social Security Subcommittee Staff Director, Amy Shuart, to be the new Chair of the Social Security Advisory Board (SSAB). Chairman Jason Smith more PR
Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Call for Full Release of Jack Smith Subpoenas (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Call for Full Release of Jack Smith Subpoenas
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) demanded that Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen elaborate on the full extent of the Biden administration's Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) efforts to obtain i more PR
Ciscomani Votes to Reopen Federal Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Votes to Reopen Federal Government
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) voted in support of the Senate Amendment to (H.R. 5371) Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act which will end the federal government shutdown once it is signed by President Trump.
"I was proud to vote for this bill to reopen the government and restore regular order in Congress for more PR
CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON HER VOTE AGAINST REPUBLICANS' DIRTY CR (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON HER VOTE AGAINST REPUBLICANS' DIRTY CR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement:
"Moments ago, I voted NO on the dirtiest 'Clean CR' to ever reach the House Floor. This hateful legislation not only condemns millions of Americans to healthcare costs they cannot afford and safety-net cuts they cannot survive, but it also more PR
Cole Votes to Reopen the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Cole Votes to Reopen the Government
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165
Washington, D.C. \- Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of reopening the government:
"History reminds us that shutdowns never change the outcome only the cost paid by the American people. This Democrat-led crisis proved just that. Minority more PR
Congressional Progressive Caucus Statement on House Passage of Senate Government Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congressional Progressive Caucus Statement on House Passage of Senate Government Spending Bill
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WASHINGTON Congressional Progressive Caucus Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) issued the following statement following the House vote on the Senate spending deal to reopen the government:
"Today, my Progressive Caucus colleagues and I unanimously voted against the Senate deal on government funding t more PR
Congressman Andy Harris Full Speech on Vote to End the Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Andy Harris Full Speech on Vote to End the Government Shutdown
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"I rise today in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, which will finally put an end to the Democrat-led government shutdown. Millions of Americans have suffered because the Democrats refused to reopen the government - including those who depend on SNAP benefits, federal workers, border patrol agents, and our troops more PR
Congressman Biggs Applauds House's Passage of Legislation to Reopen the Federal Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Biggs Applauds House's Passage of Legislation to Reopen the Federal Government
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Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation to end the longest shutdown in American history. Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) issued the following statement:
"Tonight, I voted to reopen the federal governmentending 43 days of unnecessary pain inflicted by Democrats. They shut down the government, hel more PR
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPPOSES BILL THAT AGAIN FAILS TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE CRISIS AND FALLS SHORT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE'S NEEDS (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPPOSES BILL THAT AGAIN FAILS TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE CRISIS AND FALLS SHORT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE'S NEEDS
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, opposed the passage of H.R. 5371, a partial, temporary funding bill. During debate on the bill, Congressman Bishop noted the bill left beh more PR
Congressman Crow Statement on House Passage of Government Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Crow Statement on House Passage of Government Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) issued the following statement after the House passed a bill to reopen the government that does not address the ongoing health care crisis. The bill now heads to the President's desk:
In a statement, Congressman Crow said:
"After an 8-week vacation, House Republicans finally brought more PR
Congressman Fong Votes to Reopen Government After Longest Shutdown in U.S. History (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Fong Votes to Reopen Government After Longest Shutdown in U.S. History
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to reopen the federal government, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. After refusing to support a clean funding extension passed by the House on September 19th, Senate Democrats shutdown the government for more than 40 days, voting a total of 14 more PR
Congressman Hamadeh Applauds Fellow Republicans for Ending Democrat Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Hamadeh Applauds Fellow Republicans for Ending Democrat Shutdown
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WASHINGTON D.C. - On Wednesday, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) thanked his fellow Republicans for holding the line and stopping the Democrats' damaging government shutdown. The Democrats shutdown the government, denying Americans access to vital services by refusing to vote for the same Continuing Resolution they had more PR
Congressman Haridopolos Votes to End the Democrat-Caused Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Haridopolos Votes to End the Democrat-Caused Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) voted to pass H.R. 5371, the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR), sending the legislation to President Trump's desk to be signed into law and officially ending the six-week government shutdown.
"I once again voted to reopen the government because tha more PR
Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson's Statement on the Republican Spending Bill That Fails to Address America's Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson's Statement on the Republican Spending Bill That Fails to Address America's Health Care Crisis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) issued the following statement today after voting no on the Republican spending bill that fails to address the nation's growing health care crisis:
"The 43-day government shutdown has had a devastating impac more PR
Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to End the Shutdown and Get America Back to Work (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to End the Shutdown and Get America Back to Work
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C. Tonight, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371 (link is external), ending the longest government shutdown in American history and restoring stability for federal workers, families, and small businesses across the c more PR
Congressman Rick Allen Votes to Reopen the Federal Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rick Allen Votes to Reopen the Federal Government
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Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This legislation includes a continuing resolution (CR) that would extend current funding levels through January 30, 2026, along with three Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills covering the Depart more PR
Congresswoman Beatty's Statement on the House Budget Vote Deepening the Republican Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Beatty's Statement on the House Budget Vote Deepening the Republican Health Care Crisis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after the House passed a budget that fails to protect affordable health care for everyday Americans and their families:
"Tonight's vote drives the country deeper into a crisis that Republicans created with t more PR
Congresswoman Betty McCollum on House Floor: Republican Government Funding Bill "A Terrible Deal for the American People" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Betty McCollum on House Floor: Republican Government Funding Bill "A Terrible Deal for the American People"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Earlier this evening, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives during debate on H.R. 5371:
"Mr. Speaker, Donald Trump and Republi more PR
Congresswoman Emily Randall Votes NO on Partisan Republican Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Emily Randall, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Emily Randall Votes NO on Partisan Republican Spending Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Emily Randall (WA-06) voted NO on the Republicans' spending bill, citing its failure to address the impending health care crisis caused by the Republican-backed "Big Ugly Law" passed earlier this year. The bill, which passed by a 222-209 vote count, and now awaits the President's sig more PR
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Government Funding Bill that Ignores Republican Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Government Funding Bill that Ignores Republican Health Care Crisis
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"I understand this shutdown has imposed hardships on federal workers and the programs our communities need. These hardships have only worsened because of the Trump administration's deliberate policy decisions, including suing to deprive 42 million Americans of food.
After allowing Affordable C more PR
Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Votes to End the Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Votes to End the Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, ending the longest government shutdown in our nation's history:
"American families have paid the price for the Democrats' dec more PR
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Spending Bill That Fails To Meet Needs of Americans and Provides Obscene Payments to Republican Senators (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Spending Bill That Fails To Meet Needs of Americans and Provides Obscene Payments to Republican Senators
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Senate's partisan spending bill to fund the government until January that fails to meet the needs of the American people and includes corrupt payments t more PR
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury Statement on Republican Funding Deal to Reopen Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury Statement on Republican Funding Deal to Reopen Government
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement after voting "no" on the Republican funding deal:
"Simply put, this is a raw deal for Americans that does not address the Republican healthcare crisis. Not only does it let premiums skyrocketputting healthcare out more PR
CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT STATEMENT ON PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT STATEMENT ON PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL
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Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement after President Trump signed P.L. 119-37, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 into law:
"For more than six weeks, Americans incl more PR
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Vote Against the Republican Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Vote Against the Republican Continuing Resolution
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Joseph Guzman
202-355-8084
joseph.guzman@mail.house.gov (link sends email)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement after voting no on the Republican Continuing Resolution:
"Tonight, I voted no on a continuing resolution that betrays more PR
Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Reopen Government, Delivering Critical Funding for Upstate NY (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Reopen Government, Delivering Critical Funding for Upstate NY
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Washington, DC Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted to reopen the federal government after more than six weeks of Democrat-driven Shutdown. The legislation, which passed the House by a vote of 222-209, funds essential government operations through January 30, 2026, and includes a "minibus" of more PR
Cortez Masto Delivers Critical Funding to Nevada, Protects SNAP and WIC (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Delivers Critical Funding to Nevada, Protects SNAP and WIC
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered $14.5 million in funding to community projects across Nevada, advanced policies that support Nevada's farmers, ranchers, and veterans, and ensured food assistance programs are protected from future political fights. These victories were i more PR
Davids Calls for Protection of Kansas Ranchers, Pushes Back on Argentina Beef Imports (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Calls for Protection of Kansas Ranchers, Pushes Back on Argentina Beef Imports
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited a Kansas-based beef company that handles every step of the process from raising the cattle to butchering, transporting, and selling. Last month, she demanded (link is external) President Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins rethink their decision to spend more PR
DeGette Statement on Government Funding Vote in House of Representatives (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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DeGette Statement on Government Funding Vote in House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement ahead of the vote in the House of Representatives to end the government shutdown.
"While health care costs are skyrocketing, House Republicans have been on vacation for over 7 weeks. Donald Trump has been laying off thousands of f more PR
Democrat-Led Shutdown Ends After More Than 40 Days (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Democrat-Led Shutdown Ends After More Than 40 Days
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rouzer released the statement below following President Trump signing the clean Continuing Resolution (CR) into law after the late-night passage out of the U.S. House of Representatives. House and Senate Republicans were in agreement on a clean CR since the beginning, but the 60 votes necessary to end Senate d more PR
Dexter Rejects Senate Failure to Protect Healthcare (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Dexter Rejects Senate Failure to Protect Healthcare
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement ahead of a vote on the Senate-passed agreement that reopens the government but does not extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits or address rising healthcare costs:
"The legislation that came out of the Senate isn't a deal; it more PR
Estes Releases Statement After End of Democrat Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Estes Releases Statement After End of Democrat Shutdown
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U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Democrat shutdown, led by Senator Chuck Schumer, ended. Rep. Estes voted alongside his House Republican colleagues to fund the government on Sept. 19, but Senate Democrats kept the government closed for six weeks.
"For 43 painful days, Senate Democrats held our gov more PR
Ezell: Democrat-Led Shutdown Finally Ends After Hurting Mississippi Families and Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Ezell: Democrat-Led Shutdown Finally Ends After Hurting Mississippi Families and Businesses
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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after voting to end the Democrat-led government shutdown:
"After more than 40 days of unnecessary pain and uncertainty, Senate Democrats have finally agreed to reopen the government something Republicans, President Trump, and millions of ha more PR
Franklin Statement on End of Democrats' Shutdown, Longest in U.S. History (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Franklin Statement on End of Democrats' Shutdown, Longest in U.S. History
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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after the House voted to advance a funding measure to reopen the government and end the longest shutdown in American history:
"Senate Democrats kept the government closed for six weeks while families, service members and federal workers paid the price. The more PR
Golden votes to reopen government, continue bipartisan negotiations on renewing ACA tax credits (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Golden votes to reopen government, continue bipartisan negotiations on renewing ACA tax credits
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WASHINGTON Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today for the bipartisan Continuing Resolution to reopen the federal government. The legislation passed in the House 222-209.
Golden's vote supported the reopening of the federal government, and once again gets critical food and heating assistance funds more PR
Grassley, Johnson Press for Full Disclosure of Jack Smith Subpoenas (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Johnson Press for Full Disclosure of Jack Smith Subpoenas
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) are pressing Verizon, AT&T and Lumen to elaborate on the full extent of the Biden Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) efforts to obtain information re more PR
Grassley: FBI Records Show Partisan Officials Killed Clinton Campaign Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley: FBI Records Show Partisan Officials Killed Clinton Campaign Investigation
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is making public internal emails and a Federal Bureau of Investigation Electronic Communication (FBI EC) exposing Department of Justice (DOJ) officials' refusal to open a criminal investigation into potential campaign finance more PR
Grassley: FBI Records Show Partisan Officials Killed Clinton Campaign Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Grassley: FBI Records Show Partisan Officials Killed Clinton Campaign Investigation
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is making public internal emails and a Federal Bureau of Investigation Electronic Communication (FBI EC) exposing Department of Justice (DOJ) officials' refusal to open a criminal inve more PR
Graves Statement on Ending Schumer's Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Graves Statement on Ending Schumer's Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) statement on the House's approval of legislation to end the federal government shutdown:
"Senator Schumer's senseless shutdown is finally coming to an end. Many Americans, including our air traffic controllers, members of our military, and many more, were held hos more PR
Griffith Statement on Federal Funds to Ninth District Projects via Government Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Statement on Federal Funds to Ninth District Projects via Government Funding Bill
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Once again, Congressman Griffith joined House Republicans in passing a continuing resolution, Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This continuing resolution more PR
Grothman Issues Statement on Reopening of Government Following Needless Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Grothman Issues Statement on Reopening of Government Following Needless Shutdown
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Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after the federal government reopened following the longest shutdown in our nation's history:
"I'm glad Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Thune, and President Trump prevailed in reopening the government," said Congressman Grothman. "It's disappointing more PR
Guthrie Celebrates Reopening of Federal Government and Passage of Three Full-Year Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Guthrie Celebrates Reopening of Federal Government and Passage of Three Full-Year Appropriations Bill
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026. This legislation, which is expected to be signed by President Trump shortly, puts an end to the disastrous Democra more PR
Harvard Medical School Professor Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Harvard Medical School Professor Aaron S. Kesselheim from an Oct. 29, 2025, hearing entitled "The Future of Biotech: Maintaining U.S. Competitiveness and Delivering Lifesaving Cures to Patients":
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Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the Committee:
My name is Aaron Kesselheim. I am an internal medicine physician, lawyer, and a Professor of Medicine at more PR
Hayes Stands Firmly Against the Republican Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Hayes Stands Firmly Against the Republican Continuing Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, 222 to 209:
"The legislation before the U.S. House of Representatives is not a clean continuing resolution (CR) - it is an egregious failure to the American more PR
Heinrich, Lujan Statement on Final Passage of Funding Bill That Fails to Extend ACA Tax Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lujan Statement on Final Passage of Funding Bill That Fails to Extend ACA Tax Credits
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) released the following statement after final passage of a funding bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that hold down health care costs for New Mexico families:
"Let's be clear: th more PR
Heinrich, Lujan Statement on Senate Vote Against Continuing Resolution that Does Not Include ACA Tax Credit Extension (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lujan Statement on Senate Vote Against Continuing Resolution that Does Not Include ACA Tax Credit Extension
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Heinrich & Lujan: " We voted 'no' today because this 'deal' is one that many New Mexicans literally cannot afford and we will keep working to rein in the affordability crisis that is hurting families in New Mexico and across the country"
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Hein more PR
Hickenlooper, Bennet Demand Starbucks CEO Stop Union-Busting, Negotiate Fair Contract for Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Bennet Demand Starbucks CEO Stop Union-Busting, Negotiate Fair Contract for Workers
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, and 24 of their Senate colleagues recently sent a letter to Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol pushing the company to end its illegal union-busting efforts and negotiate a fair contract with its employees. The letter follows a vote in which 9 more PR
House GOP Leadership Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill to End the Democrat Shutdown and Reopen the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House GOP Leadership Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill to End the Democrat Shutdown and Reopen the Government
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WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released a statement after House Republicans passed and sent to President Trump's desk the government funding bill to reopen the government after Washington Democrats kept it clos more PR
House GOP Leadership Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill to End the Democrat Shutdown and Reopen the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House GOP Leadership Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill to End the Democrat Shutdown and Reopen the Government
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WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released a statement after House Republicans passed and sent to President Trump's desk the government funding bill to reopen the government after Washington Democrats kept it closed for 43 days, more PR
House Republicans Restore Order: Congress Passes Clean Funding Extension and Full-Year Appropriations Bills to Reopen Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Restore Order: Congress Passes Clean Funding Extension and Full-Year Appropriations Bills to Reopen Government
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Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives passed the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (link is external), with a vote of 222 to 209.
After a damaging and unnecessary s more PR
House Republicans Restore Order: Congress Passes Clean Funding Extension and Full-Year Appropriations Bills to Reopen Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Restore Order: Congress Passes Clean Funding Extension and Full-Year Appropriations Bills to Reopen Government
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Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives passed the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, with a vote of 222 to 209.
After a damaging and unnecessary shutdown that lasted 43 more PR
Hoyer Statement on the End of the Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on the End of the Republican Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement at the end of the Republican shutdown:
"At the core of this Republican shutdown was the false premise that Congress could either reopen the government or provide for the health of the American people. Congress could have and should have done both. more PR
Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Demand Trump Administration Explain Big Coast Guard Changes in Newport & Reports of New ICE Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Demand Trump Administration Explain Big Coast Guard Changes in Newport & Reports of New ICE Facility
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Oregon lawmakers urge DHS Secretary Noem to immediately provide the Oregon congressional delegation and state and local officials with a clear explanation of DHS's actions and intentions in Newport
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Huffman, Pelosi, SEEC Democrats Sound Alarm on U.S. Absence at COP30 (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Huffman, Pelosi, SEEC Democrats Sound Alarm on U.S. Absence at COP30
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-51) joined Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC)Reps. Doris Matsui, Sean Casten, Yassamin Ansari, Kathy Castor, Maxine Dexter, Jared Huffman, and April McClain Delaneyat a press conference more PR
Husted Joins Signing of President Trump's Executive Order on Strengthening Foster Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Husted joins signing of President Trump's Executive Order on strengthening foster care
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House for the signing of an Executive Order on strengthening foster care. The Executive Order will expand opportunities for education, career development, housing and other resources for young adults t more PR
Husted Statement on Government Reopening (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025:
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Husted statement on government reopening
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today released the following statement after the government reopened on November 12, 2025.
Husted's remarks:
"After 43 days, it's finally over. We got a vote to reopen the government. It was completely unnecessary that this happened.
"I voted 16 times to reopen the government before, finally, eight Democrats joined us, f more PR
ICYMI - Rep. Crane Advocates for Rural Arizona Amid Final Week of Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news:
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ICYMI - Rep. Crane Advocates for Rural Arizona Amid Final Week of Government Shutdown
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Earlier this week, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) joined Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), and Paul Gosar (R-AZ) in a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz.
The representatives urged fair distribution of funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was established u more PR
ICYMI: Congressman Crow on Fighting Trump and Standing up for Colorado (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congressman Crow on Fighting Trump and Standing up for Colorado
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WASHINGTON Congressman Jason Crow was profiled by The Washington Post's David Ignatius in his latest piece (link is external), " This Rising House Democrat is a Voice for the Angry Middle. " The article highlights how Congressman Crow is going where the fight is to stand up against Trump on behalf of Coloradans & ensure Congress more PR
ICYMI: How One Montana Senator Managed to Move the Trump White House - Twice (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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ICYMI: How one Montana senator managed to move the Trump White House -- twice
Semafor published a story highlighting Senator Sheehy's prominent role in effectively fighting to make America great again alongside President Trump and putting Montanans first in ten months as a freshman senator.
In case you missed it...
How one Montana senator managed to move the Trump White House -- twic more PR
In Letter to Starbucks CEO, Senator Murray Urges Starbucks to Negotiate with Starbucks Workers United and Ahead of Upcoming Strike (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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In Letter to Starbucks CEO, Senator Murray Urges Starbucks to Negotiate with Starbucks Workers United and Ahead of Upcoming Strike
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Murray : "I ask that Starbucks return to the table to negotiate in good faith, so that the workers at the 655 unionized stores, including 38 stores in Washington, can realize their first collective bargaining agreement... I look forward to a serious agreement that p more PR
Jayapal Statement on End of 43 Day Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Statement on End of 43 Day Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement on the passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR), ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
"When Republicans shut down the government on October 1st, House Democrats had one simple demand protect health care for millions of Americans whose premium more PR
JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL
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The American people deserve better than the chaos, cruelty and corruption that has been unleashed on the country by Donald Trump and Republicans since the beginning of his presidency.
Forty-three days ago, Donald Trump and MAGA extremists shut down the government because they did not want to more PR
JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:
The American people deserve better than the chaos, cruelty and corruption that has been unleashed on the country by Donald Trump and Republicans since the beginning of his presidency.
Forty- more PR
Joint Democratic Leadership Statement on Partisan Republican Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Joint Democratic Leadership Statement on Partisan Republican Spending Bill
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:
The American people deserve better than the chaos, cruelty and corruption that has been unleashed on the country by Donald Trump and Republicans since the beginning of his presidency.
Forty-t more PR
Kaine Joins Bicameral Effort Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Joins Bicameral Effort Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
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WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem, urging the reversal of the Trump Admi more PR
Kamlager-Dove Statement on Congressional Republicans' Failure to Protect Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on Congressional Republicans' Failure to Protect Health Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement after she voted against the continuing resolution that fails to protect health care:
"Nearly 58,000 of my constituents are on the verge of losing their health care because of Donald Trump and Congres more PR
KEATING, MEEKS SLAM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR REMOVING SANCTIONS ON PRO-RUSSIAN BALKAN LEADER (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. William Keating, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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KEATING, MEEKS SLAM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR REMOVING SANCTIONS ON PRO-RUSSIAN BALKAN LEADER
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WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Keating (D-MA) and Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) wrote to Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing strong opposition to the Trump administrati more PR
Kelly, Gallego, Crane, Schweikert, Ansari, Stanton Urge President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Gila and Mohave Counties (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gallego, Crane, Schweikert, Ansari, Stanton Urge President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Gila and Mohave Counties
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Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, along with Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), and Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging swift approval of Governor Katie Hobbs more PR
Kelly, Slotkin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Rein Abuse of National Guard in Domestic Deployments (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Slotkin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Rein Abuse of National Guard in Domestic Deployments
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Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the No Troops in Our Streets Act, legislation to apply limits on the Trump administration's ability to deploy the National Guard into American communities, while injectin more PR
Kelly, U.S. House pass legislation to end government shutdown, bill advances to President Trump's desk (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, U.S. House pass legislation to end government shutdown, bill advances to President Trump's desk
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of legislation that would fund the government and end the government shutdown after more than six weeks. This vote comes after Kelly and House Republicans first voted to fund the government and avoid a shutdown on September 19, more PR
Kennedy secures veterans' Second Amendment rights in deal to reopen government, renews call to stop paying Congress during shutdowns (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy secures veterans' Second Amendment rights in deal to reopen government, renews call to stop paying Congress during shutdowns
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WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) announced that the agreement to reopen the federal government includes his measure protecting veterans' Second Amendment rights. The deal involves three appropriation packages and funds other government agencies at previously more PR
Krishnamoorthi Votes Against Senate Deal That "Fails the Basic Test of Protecting Americans' Health Care" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Votes Against Senate Deal That "Fails the Basic Test of Protecting Americans' Health Care"
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement after voting against the government funding deal passed by the Republican-controlled Senate:
"I voted against this deal because it fails the basic test of protecting Americans' health care. Too many families more PR
Krishnamoorthi, Courtney Press State and CIA on China's Continued Transfers of Rocket Fuel Ingredients to Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- 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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Krishnamoorthi, Courtney Press State and CIA on China's Continued Transfers of Rocket Fuel Ingredients to Iran
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Com more PR
Krishnamoorthi, Hinson, Ernst Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push Urging Commerce Investigation Into CCP-Linked TP-Link Security Cameras (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- 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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Krishnamoorthi, Hinson, Ernst Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push Urging Commerce Investigation Into CCP-Linked TP-Link Security Cameras
To protect America's national security, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strate more PR
Landsman on Government Reopening Without Healthcare Protection (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Landsman on Government Reopening Without Healthcare Protection
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Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after Congress voted to reopen the federal government without protecting healthcare:
The American people wanted the government to reopen with their healthcare protected. What Congress just passed doesn't do that and it doesn't represent the pri more PR
Larsen Votes No on Legislation to Drive Up Health Care Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Votes No on Legislation to Drive Up Health Care Costs
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Today, Rep. Larsen released the following statement after voting no on Republican legislation to drive up health care costs:
"This resolution to end the government shutdown allows health care costs to skyrocket for 26,000 people I represent and rips health care away from 8,000 people I represent. Instead of fixing the Republican hea more PR
Larson Calls for U.S.-Jamaica Recovery and Resilience Initiative to Support Hurricane Melissa Disaster Response (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Calls for U.S.-Jamaica Recovery and Resilience Initiative to Support Hurricane Melissa Disaster Response
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East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) urged the Trump Administration to continue the delivery of immediate humanitarian aid to the people of Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa's devastation and called for a new U.S.-Jamaica recovery and resilience initia more PR
Larson Votes Against Dirty Senate 'Deal' That Fails to Address Trump Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Votes Against Dirty Senate 'Deal' That Fails to Address Trump Health Care Crisis
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against the Senate's dirty funding 'deal' that does nothing to lower health care costs but includes millions in taxpayer-funded payouts (link is external) to Senate Republicans. If Republicans allow Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire, 19,0 more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE'LL FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS BATTLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE'LL FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS BATTLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut the healthcare of the American people and fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Spe more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE'LL FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS BATTLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE'LL FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS BATTLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut the healthcare of the American people and fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I thank the dist more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE COULD NOT SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL THAT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE COULD NOT SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL THAT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Way Too Early, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people and lower the high cost of living.
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE COULD NOT SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL THAT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE COULD NOT SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL THAT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Way Too Early, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people and lower the high cost of living.
ALI VITALI: House Minorit more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLITICAL HARASSMENT OF REP. ERIC SWALWELL (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLITICAL HARASSMENT OF REP. ERIC SWALWELL
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Eric Swalwell is a principled legislator who served with distinction as an Impeachment Manager during the second impeachment of Donald J. Trump. He continues to lead by example in the House as a dedicated defender of our more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLITICAL HARASSMENT OF REP. ERIC SWALWELL (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLITICAL HARASSMENT OF REP. ERIC SWALWELL
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Eric Swalwell is a principled legislator who served with distinction as an Impeachment Manager during the second impeachment of Donald J. Trump. He continues to lead by example in the House as a dedicated defender of our democracy and a courageous more PR
Letlow Secures $2 Million for Amite River Basin Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Letlow Secures $2 Million for Amite River Basin Project
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Through her work on the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Julia Letlow has secured $2 million in Community Project Funding to boost flood mitigation efforts in South Louisiana.
Letlow secured funding for the Upper Amite River Flood Reduction and Restoration project in the FY 2026 Agriculture and Rural Develo more PR
Letlow Secures $4 Million for Delhi Hospital in Richland Parish (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Letlow Secures $4 Million for Delhi Hospital in Richland Parish
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow has secured $4 million in Community Project Funding to support rural healthcare needs in Northeast Louisiana.
Letlow secured funding in the FY 2026 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations bill to support the coming Delhi Hospital Outpatient Therapy and Diabetes Education Cente more PR
Longest Government Shutdown in History Ends; Republicans Re-open Government Despite Democrat Opposition (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Longest Government Shutdown in History Ends; Republicans Re-open Government Despite Democrat Opposition
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Washington, D.C. (November 12, 2025) - Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement following passage to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371:
"Republicans are eager to get back to work for the American people after Democrats kept the government closed for more than forty days more PR
Lujan, Heinrich Statement on New Mexico Legislature's Special Session to Fund Additional Food Benefits for New Mexicans Amid Trump's Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Heinrich Statement on New Mexico Legislature's Special Session to Fund Additional Food Benefits for New Mexicans Amid Trump's Shutdown
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WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appro more PR
McIver and Counsel on Judge's Denial of Motions to Dismiss in Ongoing Case (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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McIver and Counsel on Judge's Denial of Motions to Dismiss in Ongoing Case
NEWARK, NJ - A federal district judge in United States v. McIver, ruled today to deny pretrial motions to dismiss the case against Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10). The motions were made by the congresswoman and her defense team and argued in court on October 21. McIver and counsel sought to have criminal ch more PR
Meuser Supports Legislation to Finally End Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Meuser Supports Legislation to Finally End Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after voting to reopen the government by supporting the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026.
"After more than forty days of unnecessary and avoidable pain inflicted by the Democrat-forced shutdown, House Republicans passed, and Pres more PR
MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens Responds to Trump Blocking Key Inflation Data; Pushes No Tariffs on Groceries Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens Responds to Trump Blocking Key Inflation Data; Pushes No Tariffs on Groceries Act
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"Families deserve answers as prices keep climbing"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Trump administration once again refused (link is external) to release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, trying to hide what Michiganders see every day: prices are continuing to climb (link is exter more PR
Miller Joins House Republicans in Reopening Federal Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Miller Joins House Republicans in Reopening Federal Government
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) voted in favor of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. This legislation includes a continuing resolution and three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Upon signage by President Donald Trump, the continuing resolution will reopen the government immediatel more PR
Miller Secures Over $4 Million for West Virginia Hospitals (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Miller Secures Over $4 Million for West Virginia Hospitals
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Washington, D.C. - Last night, the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government into the new year along with three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Through the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, Congress more PR
Moolenaar Votes to End Democrat Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Moolenaar Votes to End Democrat Shutdown
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Tonight, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for legislation that would end the Democrat-led government shutdown, support Michigan farmers, and ensure our veterans receive the care they deserve.
"I voted to end the Democrat shutdown that should have never taken place. Republicans did our job weeks before the deadline to keep the government open, but Democ more PR
Mrvan Statement following his Opposition to the Republican Majority's Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Mrvan Statement following his Opposition to the Republican Majority's Continuing Resolution
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Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement after voting in opposition to the Republican Majority's Continuing Resolution.
"I voted against the Republican Majority's Continuing Resolution after serious deliberation with my colleagues and with input from constituents who par more PR
Murray, Warren, Gillibrand, Smith Lead Senate Democrats in Calling on Trump's HUD to Immediately Halt Plans to Upend Key Homelessness Program, Which Would Force 200,000 People Back Onto the Streets (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Murray, Warren, Gillibrand, Smith Lead Senate Democrats in Calling on Trump's HUD to Immediately Halt Plans to Upend Key Homelessness Program, Which Would Force 200,000 People Back Onto the Streets
Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member more PR
Nadler Statement on Voting NO on GOP Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Nadler Statement on Voting NO on GOP Funding Bill
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Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after voting NO on Republicans' funding bill, which fails to address the Republican health care crisis or stop Donald Trump from illegally impounding congressionally approved funds:
"With this funding bill, Donald Trump and House Republicans have abandoned their prom more PR
Neal Statement on Government Funding Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Statement on Government Funding Vote
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WASHINGTON, DC Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the House government funding vote:
"For 43 days, Republicans have held the people's government hostage instead of working with us to bring down costs for the people. Because of their cruelty, families have been needlessly forced to w more PR
Neal Statement on Government Funding Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025:
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Neal Statement on Government Funding Vote
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the House government funding vote:
"For 43 days, Republicans have held the people's government hostage instead of working with us to bring down costs for the people. Because of the more PR
New Mexico Delegation Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Reverse Course, Protect Chaco Canyon (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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New Mexico Delegation Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Reverse Course, Protect Chaco Canyon
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. House Natural Resources C more PR
NEWS: Rep. Mike Levin Votes Against Legislation to Drive Up Health Insurance Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Rep. Mike Levin Votes Against Legislation to Drive Up Health Insurance Costs
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November 12, 2025
Washington D.C. Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after he voted against the Senate's funding deal that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits:
"I want the government to open, but I refuse to support legislation that will jeopardize the health more PR
NEWS: Sen. Schiff to Introduce Bill to Block Donald Trump from Getting $230 Million Taxpayer Payout from Justice Department (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff to Introduce Bill to Block Donald Trump from Getting $230 Million Taxpayer Payout from Justice Department
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Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that he will be introducing the No Torts for Trump Act, legislation to prohibit sitting presidents from seeking taxpayer-funded payouts under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This follows recent report more PR
Pelosi, SEEC Democrats Sound Alarm on U.S. Absence at COP30 (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Pelosi, SEEC Democrats Sound Alarm on U.S. Absence at COP30
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic Members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC)Reps. Doris Matsui, Sean Casten, Yassamin Ansari, Kathy Castor, Maxine Dexter, Jared Huffman, and April McClain Delaneyat a press conference blasting President Donald Trump for the federal gov more PR
Quigley Statement on No Vote on Republican Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Quigley Statement on No Vote on Republican Spending Bill
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Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after voting no on the Republican Spending Bill, which leaves millions of Americans to fend for themselves as their health insurance premiums skyrocket:
"I am a proud no vote on any legislation that abandons Americans, forcing them to choose between health ca more PR
Ramirez Statement on the Republican Anti-Health Care, Slush Fund Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez Statement on the Republican Anti-Health Care, Slush Fund Resolution
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement on the passage of the Republicans' anti-health care Continuing Resolution, which includes a slush fund for eight Republicans investigated for their involvement in the January 6 insurrection.
"Since the start of the Trump Adm more PR
Ranking Member DeLauro Statement on Republican Vote to Continue Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member DeLauro Statement on Republican Vote to Continue Health Care Crisis
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House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement on the House vote to continue the Republican health care crisis and increase the cost of living:
"Republicans refuse to confront the health care crisis they created. Instead of working with Democrats in the H more PR
Raskin Statement on House Passage of Republican Bill to Let Health Care Costs Soar and Give GOP Senators Million-Dollar Payouts (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Raskin Statement on House Passage of Republican Bill to Let Health Care Costs Soar and Give GOP Senators Million-Dollar Payouts
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GOP spending bill will not extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that more than 190,000 Marylanders rely on for health insurance; will give away millions in taxpayer dollars to eight GOP Senators investigated for roles in Trump's scheme to overturn 2020 election res more PR
REP LIEU SLAMS GOP FOR FAILING TO ADDRESS SOARING HEALTHCARE COSTS CAUSED BY REPUBLICANS IN FUNDING BILL (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REP LIEU SLAMS GOP FOR FAILING TO ADDRESS SOARING HEALTHCARE COSTS CAUSED BY REPUBLICANS IN FUNDING BILL
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after the House passed a government funding bill that fails to address the Republican healthcare crisis.
"Republicans and Donald Trump have spent this past year waging an all-out assault on health more PR
Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Her Vote Against Republicans' Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Her Vote Against Republicans' Spending Bill
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement following her vote against Republicans' spending bill:
"This bill fails to meaningfully address Republicans' health care crisis. It betrays every American family struggling with higher costs, and it leaves millions to more PR
Rep. Becca Balint Votes No on Government Funding that Fails to Address Health Care Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Becca Balint Votes No on Government Funding that Fails to Address Health Care Cuts
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement after voting against a continuing resolution that fails to extend Affordable Care Act health care tax credits:
"I'm a hell no on any bill that cuts healthcare and skyrockets premiums for millions of American families. Americans are more PR
Rep. Calvert Votes to End Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Calvert Votes to End Government Shutdown
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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a majority (222 to 209) of the House of Representatives to pass the FY2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act. The bill, once signed into law by President Trump, will end the ongoing federal government shutdo more PR
Rep. Craig Statement on Vote Against Government Funding Bill that Raises Health Care Costs for Millions of Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Statement on Vote Against Government Funding Bill that Raises Health Care Costs for Millions of Americans
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the government funding bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and raises health care costs for millions of Americans.
"I have said from the more PR
Rep. Crank Votes (Again) to Fund the Government, Pay our Troops and Federal Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Crank Votes (Again) to Fund the Government, Pay our Troops and Federal Workforce
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) released the following statement after voting to fund the government:
"After weeks of the Senate minority holding the government hostage, we were finally able to make progress on reopening the federal government," said Rep. Crank. "The Democrats owned t more PR
Rep. Derek Schmidt statement on House vote to reopen the federal government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Derek Schmidt statement on House vote to reopen the federal government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - (November 12, 2025) - Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) tonight issued the following statement on the House's vote to reopen the federal government:
"This long, unnecessary, and harmful federal government shutdown is finally about to end. On September 19, I voted to keep our government open, and tonigh more PR
Rep. Dina Titus Statement on House Vote on Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Dina Titus Statement on House Vote on Continuing Resolution
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Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01) released the following statement about today's House-passed government funding bill:
"I voted no on the Continuing Resolution because it is even worse than when it left the House.
"Senate Democrats capitulated with no concrete assurances of addressing the current Republican healthcare crisis. Meanwhile, Speak more PR
Rep. Foushee Votes Against Republican Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Foushee Votes Against Republican Continuing Resolution
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WASHINGTON, DC (November 12, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.
"Today, I made the decision to vote against the R more PR
Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Republican Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Republican Spending Bill
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement:
"I am against this Republican spending bill because it guts America's health care. Trump and Republicans broke their promise to lower costs for working families. Millions of Americans will soon face skyrocketing premiums, copays, and deduc more PR
Rep. Houchin Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Houchin Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House passed the Senate's Continuing Resolution to fund the government:
"Tonight, thanks to Republicans in Congress, the Continuing Resolution to fund the government through January 30 is headed to President Trump's des more PR
Rep. Houlahan's NO Vote on the Continuing Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Houlahan's NO Vote on the Continuing Resolution
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Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) voted NO on the short-term continuing resolution brought forward by House Republican leadership, citing the majority's continued efforts to undermine health care, raise costs for working families, and weaken America's standing in the world.
"Every American deserves access to affordable, q more PR
Rep. Jackson Secures TX-13 Wins in Agriculture Appropriations (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Jackson Secures TX-13 Wins in Agriculture Appropriations
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WASHINGTON Yesterday, President Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act into law, which includes three of Congressman Ronny Jackson's (TX-13) Community Project Funding requests. These projects will fortify TX-13 by improving emergency service infrastructure and providing vital tools to help our agriculture communiti more PR
Rep. Jimmy Gomez Blasts Shutdown Deal that Ignores Healthcare for Working Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Jimmy Gomez Blasts Shutdown Deal that Ignores Healthcare for Working Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after the House passed the Republican shutdown deal:
"After 54 days, House Republicans finally showed up to work only to immediately throw working families under the bus. I voted NO on this disastrous government funding deal th more PR
Rep. Juan Vargas Votes NO on Republican Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Juan Vargas Votes NO on Republican Spending Bill
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) released the following statement after voting no on the Republican spending bill.
"I just voted NO on the Republican spending bill. In 2026, millions are going to lose their health care coverage and millions more will see their premiums rise as the ACA tax credits expire. Trump a more PR
Rep. Judy Chu Votes Against GOP Spending Bill that Fails To Address Health Care Costs For Millions (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Judy Chu Votes Against GOP Spending Bill that Fails To Address Health Care Costs For Millions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, Republicans' government funding legislation, by a vote of 222-209. Rep Judy Chu (CA-28) voted no and released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and Republicans have completely betrayed their promise more PR
Rep. Kelly votes no on Republican partisan funding bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly votes no on Republican partisan funding bill
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after voting no on the Republican partisan funding bill that does not extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits:
"Republicans gutted our healthcare, handed billionaires a $4.5 trillion tax break, shut down the government, and returned after a 54-day paid vacation t more PR
Rep. Kiggans Votes to Reopen Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Rep. Kiggans Votes to Reopen Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) voted to pass the government funding package that officially ends the 43-day shutdown, restores pay for federal employees and servicemembers, and delivers key wins for Hampton Roads, America's veterans, and working families.
The spending package funds the federal government through January 30, 2026, while p more PR
Rep. Mann Votes to End Longest Shutdown in U.S. History (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mann Votes to End Longest Shutdown in U.S. History
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, and reopen the federal government. H.R. 5371 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 222-209. Rep. Mann released a statement after the vote.
"For 43 days, Washington Democrats h more PR
Rep. McDonald Rivet, Michigan Democrats Defend SNAP from Trump Administration's Threatened Penalties (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McDonald Rivet, Michigan Democrats Defend SNAP from Trump Administration's Threatened Penalties
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FLINT Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) is leading Michigan Members of Congress in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, defending hungry Michigan families following the USDA's threat to withhold SNAP funds from the State of Mi more PR
Rep. McDowell Secures $3 million for Community Project in Davidson County (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McDowell Secures $3 million for Community Project in Davidson County
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) announced that $3 million will be invested in the construction of Davidson-Davie Community College's new Health Sciences Center. Through H.R. 5371, which the House sent to President Trump's desk last night for his signature, Congressman McDowell was ab more PR
Rep. McDowell: Trump Administration Delivers Major Win in Fight Against Fentanyl (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McDowell: Trump Administration Delivers Major Win in Fight Against Fentanyl
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Addison McDowell praised the Trump Administration and FBI Director Kash Patel for securing a landmark agreement with China to crack down on the chemicals used to produce fentanyl. The deal will save millions of lives by designating 13 precursors and placing new controls more PR
Rep. Nancy Mace Votes Yes To Reopen Government After Schumer Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Votes Yes To Reopen Government After Schumer Shutdown
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Charleston, S.C., November 12, 2025 Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) today released the following statement after voting to reopen the government and end the Schumer Shutdown:
"After 43 days of the Schumer Shutdown, the government can finally take care of our troops and others in need. We voted YES on the continuing resol more PR
Rep. Norcross Votes "No" on Partisan Spending Bill that Ignores Rising Healthcare Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Norcross Votes "No" on Partisan Spending Bill that Ignores Rising Healthcare Costs
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WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted no on the Senate's proposed government funding bill, which neglected to include an extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
"For 43 days, America has been held hostage by this Republican shutdown. While it is a great relief that more PR
Rep. Peters Votes Against Spending Bill that Fails to Address Healthcare Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Peters Votes Against Spending Bill that Fails to Address Healthcare Costs
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Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Scott Peters released the following statement after voting no on the Continuing Resolution that still fails to address the healthcare crisis:
"It's good news that the longest government shutdown will end today. Many people who need food assistance will see their benefits restored. Air t more PR
Rep. Pfluger Statement on the Government Reopening (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pfluger Statement on the Government Reopening
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WASHINGTON, DC Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting to pass the clean, nonpartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government and end the longest government shutdown in American history.
"For more than six weeks, Democrats held our country hostage over demands for health care for illegal aliens, more PR
Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Bingham Groundwater District (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Bingham Groundwater District
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WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $700,000 in funding for the Bingham County Aquifer Data and Sustainability Project in Blackfoot, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bil more PR
Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for CAFE (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for CAFE
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WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $3,000,000 in funding for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) Project in Rupert, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill.
"Thro more PR
Rep. Smith Votes "No" on Senate Deal to Reopen the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Smith Votes "No" on Senate Deal to Reopen the Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), released the following statement after voting no on the deal to reopen the federal government:
"I voted no on the Senate's deal to reopen the government because it fails to address the most urgent needs of the American people. For more than forty days, Democrats have fought for more PR
Rep. Tony Gonzales Statement on Passage of Legislation to End the Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Statement on Passage of Legislation to End the Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) voted for an extension of government funding through January 2026 and three full fiscal year budget bills in the U.S. House of Representatives.
"Today, I voted for a second time to fully fund federal government operations. Congress' core responsibility is more PR
Rep. Young Kim Votes to Open the Government for the American People (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Young Kim Votes to Open the Government for the American People
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WASHINGTON, DCToday, Congresswoman Young Kim released the following statement about her vote to end the Democratic-driven shutdown and open up the United States government for the American people.
"From day one, I have said that shutdowns achieve nothing and only hurt the Americans we are all here to serve," said Rep. Young Kim. more PR
Representative Tran Rejects Spending Proposal that Fails to Address Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Tran Rejects Spending Proposal that Fails to Address Health Care Crisis
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) voted against a government spending proposal that fails to address surging health insurance costs while Southern California families are already facing a cost-of-living crisis.
"I was sent to Washington to challenge a broken system, not rubber-stamp the more PR
Republicans Deliver Lower Health Costs, More Choice, and Greater Control for Working Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Deliver Lower Health Costs, More Choice, and Greater Control for Working Families
Working families reap the benefits of Republican health care victories delivered through the working families tax cuts earlier this year, including unprecedented new freedoms to save, spend, and access care on their own terms, stronger taxpayer protections, and more PR
Ricketts, 25 Colleagues Applaud Trump Admin's Exclusion of UNRWA from Gaza Peace Process (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts, 25 Colleagues Applaud Trump Admin's Exclusion of UNRWA from Gaza Peace Process
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led 25 colleagues in applauding President Trump and Secretary Rubio for excluding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from the Gaza peace process, citing UNRWA's ties to Ham more PR
Rutherford Statement on Reopening the Federal Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rutherford Statement on Reopening the Federal Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the House passage of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 to fully reopen the federal government and deliver three full-year approp more PR
Scott Votes Against Republican Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Scott Votes Against Republican Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican funding bill:
"This government shutdown has been painful for many, especially Virginians. It could have been entirely avoided if Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans had worked with Democrats to address the health care crisis more PR
Sen. Ossoff Launches Inquiry into Reported Plans to Reduce Services at Fort Gordon's Eisenhower Army Medical Center (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Launches Inquiry into Reported Plans to Reduce Services at Fort Gordon's Eisenhower Army Medical Center
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Fort Gordon, Ga. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is launching an inquiry into reported plans to reduce services and cut staff at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon.
Today, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the Acting Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) request more PR
Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee Sets Nov. 19 Hearing on Trump's Regulatory Rollback - Saving Americans $907 Billion & Counting (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Trump's Regulatory Rollback: Saving Americans $907 Billion and Counting" at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 19, 2025, at 428A Russell Senate Office Building:
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* The Honorable Casey B. Mulligan, Chief Counsel for Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=0 more PR
Senator Lujan Sets the Record Straight on the Republican Government Shutdown and Trump Administration Dismantling of Independent Agencies (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Senator Lujan Sets the Record Straight on the Republican Government Shutdown and Trump Administration Dismantling of Independent Agencies
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, set the record straight on the Republican government shutdown and questioned three nominees to key transportation boards about the more PR
Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Federal Energy Regulator to Prevent Data Centers from Dramatically Hiking Energy Costs for American Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Federal Energy Regulator to Prevent Data Centers from Dramatically Hiking Energy Costs for American Families
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Washington (November 13, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and the Commerce, Science, and Technology Committee, today wrote to Federal Energy Regulatory C more PR
Senator Markey Statement on House Vote to Reopen Federal Government After 40+ Day MAGA Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Statement on House Vote to Reopen Federal Government After 40+ Day MAGA Republican Shutdown
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Boston (November 12, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to advance a spending package to end the MAGA Republican federal government shutdown and reopen the government. As Senator Markey highlighted in more PR
Senator McConnell Secures Federal Funding for Kentucky's Defense Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Senator McConnell Secures Federal Funding for Kentucky's Defense Facilities
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $147 million in federal funding for military construction projects at several Kentucky military facilities. The funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations more PR
Senator McConnell Secures Over $11 Million for Kentucky Agriculture and Rural Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Senator McConnell Secures Over $11 Million for Kentucky Agriculture and Rural Communities
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured more than $11 million in federal funding for several Kentucky-focused priorities included in the final FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Conference Report. Senator McConnell, a senior member of more PR
Senator Schmitt Hails State Department Designation of Foreign Antifa Networks as FTOs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Hails State Department Designation of Foreign Antifa Networks as FTOs
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Designation Follows Schmitt's Push to Identify and Dismantle Far-Left Foreign Networks
WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) applauded the State Department's decision to designate international elements of the Antifa network as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).
This designation follows a l more PR
Senator Schmitt Statement on End of Schumer Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Statement on End of Schumer Shutdown
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WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) issued the following statement after the end of the longest government shutdown in American history:
"The Schumer Shutdown national nightmare is over. Democrats spent 43 days 'fighting' President Trump at the expense of the American people and have absolutely nothing to show for it. Republica more PR
SHUTDOWN OVER! Zinke Votes to Reopen the Government, Delivers Over $1.1 Million in Direct Funding to Montana Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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SHUTDOWN OVER! Zinke Votes to Reopen the Government, Delivers Over $1.1 Million in Direct Funding to Montana Projects
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, which ends the 43-day Democrat started government shutdown, fund more PR
STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON THE PASSAGE OF REPUBLICANS' SHORT-TERM FUNDING BILL (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON THE PASSAGE OF REPUBLICANS' SHORT-TERM FUNDING BILL
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(Washington, D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to the passage of Republicans' short-term funding bill:
"Today I voted NO on the funding deal because it fails to do what matters most: bring down the crushing cost of health care for working people.
"The more PR
Sullivan Lauds Nomination of Peterson to Alaska's Federal Bench (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Sullivan Lauds Nomination of Peterson to Alaska's Federal Bench
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WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) welcomed President Donald Trump's announcement of his intent to nominate Aaron Christian Peterson to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Alaska.
"I congratulate Aaron Peterson on being nominated to serve on the federal bench for the District o more PR
The "dog that hasn't barked": Newly Released Epstein Emails May Explain Convicted Sex Offender Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Perks (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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The "dog that hasn't barked": Newly Released Epstein Emails May Explain Convicted Sex Offender Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Perks
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WASHINGTON, DC - On April 2, 2011, long before Donald Trump ran for president, Jeffrey Epstein sent an email to Ghislaine Maxwell that allegedly read: "I want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump.. Virginia [sic] spent hours at my house with him,, he more PR
Tiffany Statement on Bill to Reopen the Federal Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Tiffany Statement on Bill to Reopen the Federal Government
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WASHINGTON, DC \- Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. The legislation is set to be signed into law by President Trump.
"The long, nationwide nightmare of the Democrat government shutdown is finally over. More than seven weeks a more PR
Tlaib Slams Shutdown Deal That Fails to Protect Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Tlaib Slams Shutdown Deal That Fails to Protect Health Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement after voting NO on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371:
"Trump and Republicans made the largest cut to Medicaid in history and are kicking 17 million Americans off their health care. Premiums will double for an additional 20 million Americans un more PR
Van Hollen, Wasserman Schultz Lead Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Wasserman Schultz Lead Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
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WASHINGTON - Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) were joined by 125 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of more PR
Van Hollen, Wasserman Schultz Lead Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Wasserman Schultz Lead Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
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Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) were joined by 125 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Allian more PR
Warner and Kaine: New Report Shows Energy Prices Skyrocketing Under Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner and Kaine: New Report Shows Energy Prices Skyrocketing Under Trump
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) slammed the Trump Administration after a new report showed that energy prices are increasing under the Trump Administration. In Virginia, households are paying on average $130 more- a 7.3 percent increase - in annual energy costs compared to last more PR
Warner and Kaine: New Report Shows Energy Prices Skyrocketing Under Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner and Kaine: New Report Shows Energy Prices Skyrocketing Under Trump
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) slammed the Trump Administration after a new report showed that energy prices are increasing under the Trump Administration. In Virginia, households are paying on average $130 more- a 7.3 percent increase - in annual energy costs compared to last year. T more PR
WATCH: On House Floor, Pressley Assails Funding Bill, Vows to Keep Up Fight for Healthcare (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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WATCH: On House Floor, Pressley Assails Funding Bill, Vows to Keep Up Fight for Healthcare
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"What we are bearing witness to is not only a lack of political couragebut it is a fundamental betrayal of the people. Incompetence and indifference to the suffering of our constituents and our neighbors."
"You the people deserve better. We the People deserve better. And I won't stop fighting until you ge more PR
WATCH: Rep. Mike Levin Slams Senate Vote on Bad Funding Deal and Warns of Skyrocketing Health Insurance Costs on CNN (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Rep. Mike Levin Slams Senate Vote on Bad Funding Deal and Warns of Skyrocketing Health Insurance Costs on CNN
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November 12, 2025
"I don't know where these Republicans have been for the last 54 days. I don't know if they've been hanging out at Mar-a-Lago at the Great Gatsby party. I don't know where they've been. They sure haven't been in Washington, D.C."
Washington, D.C.Yesterday, Rep. more PR
Wyden, Schumer, Warren, and Cortez Masto Press Trump to Restore Export Controls After Trading Sensitive U.S. Technology to China in Trade Talks (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Schumer, Warren, and Cortez Masto Press Trump to Restore Export Controls After Trading Sensitive U.S. Technology to China in Trade Talks
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Blacklisted Chinese companies can now exploit a loophole to obtain key U.S. technologies, threatening national security
Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Democratic Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sen Cat more PR
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