WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AFTER MONTHS OF GOP STALLING AND OVERWHELMING COMMUNITY SUPPORT, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S RESOLUTION TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES AND HOLD PREDATORS ACCOUNTABLE PASSES HOUSE * After Months of GOP Stalling and Overwhelming Community Support, Congressman Pat Ryan's Resolution to Release the Epstein Files and Hold Predators Accountable Passes House The resolution passed the House amid mounting evidence (link is external) confirming President Trump's clos more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * After Voting To Release the Epstein Files, MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens Joins MI Senator Elissa Slotkin in Calling to End Presidential Pardon * With Trump considering a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell and other associates of Jeffrey Epstein, Stevens calls to end presidential pardon power WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the House vote on the release of the Epstein files, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens called for an end to the presidential pard more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Welcomes Final Passage of the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata, who serves as Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (HVAC), is welcoming final passage of legislation ensuring a cost-of-living boost for the year ahead in several Veterans' benefits. The House of Representatives passed the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adju more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Rising Costs For Seniors, Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Trump Release Next Round Of Medicare-Negotiated Drug Prices * As Costs For Seniors Skyrocket, Gillibrand Calls on Trump to Focus on Lowering Prices, End Revolving Door of Special Interests Today, as costs for seniors continue to climb, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the top Democrat on the Senate Special Committee on Aging, demanded that President Trump release the list  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Statement on House Vote to Force Release of Epstein Files * TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on his vote to force the release of the Epstein files:  "For too long, Epstein's heinous crimes against countless innocent survivors have been kept hidden by powerful men. In fact, Donald Trump could release the files today and provide the truth Americans deserve. In Congress, too many Republicans have obfuscated and more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo, Local Substitute Teacher Facing Skyrocketing Premiums Call Out Republican Health Care Crisis * PROVIDENCE, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and local teacher and breast cancer survivor, Marlene Prichard, spoke to the media about the catastrophic consequences of Republicans' health care crisis. Marlene shared her story about how her health insurance premiums will jump from roughly $800 a month to over $1400 a month in 2026. "Marlene i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Statement on Voting YES on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, of which Ansari is an original cosponsor: "I voted YES to release the Epstein Files because the American people deserve the full truth and survivors deserve justice. For months, Donald Trump and his Departm more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * As Congress Considers Potential Market Structure Legislation, Warren and Reed Press DOJ and Treasury on National Security Risks Posed by Trump-Affiliated Crypto Venture's Sale of Tokens to Illicit Actors U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * At Budget Hearing, Boyle Slams Republican Affordability and Health Care Crisis Boyle Calls on OMB Director Vought to Testify Before Budget Committee * Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, delivered remarks at a Budget Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Congressional Budget Office." At today's hearing, Ranking Member Boyle outlined CB more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Babin Votes to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (R-TX), released the following statement after voting to release the Jeffrey Epstein files: "Jeffrey Epstein was patient zero for Trump Derangement Syndrome. Democrats had these files for four years and did nothing; now, suddenly, they're crying for transparency? I believe in full transparency for the American people, which is why I voted to release everything. But thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Khanna Applaud Administration Decision to Exempt Coffee from Costly Reciprocal Tariffs * Bacon, Khanna Applaud Administration Decision to Exempt Coffee from Costly Reciprocal Tariffs Reversal Follows Bacon & Khanna's Bipartisan No Coffee Tax Act to Repeal Coffee Tariffs Washington - Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) today applauded the Trump administration's decision to exempt coffee from the costly reciprocal tariffs more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Demands Senate Immediately Pass Bill to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding Republican Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) immediately bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to the Senate floor for a vote, without delay or legislative changes. Their call follows the U.S. House of Representatives' overwhelming bipartisan approval of the measure by a vote of more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Statement on Trump Blowing up Wisconsin's Bipartisan Judicial Nominating Process * WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Trump bypassed Senators Baldwin and Ron Johnson's (R-WI) bipartisan judicial nominating commission and installed failed politician Brad Schimel for a top prosecutor job in Wisconsin: "Over the years, Senator Johnson and I have worked together to set up t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Repeal Law that Lets Senators Pocket $500,000 for Being Lawfully Investigated * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Anti-Cash Grab Act, legislation that will repeal a provision quietly added into the Senate government funding bill by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) at the last minute that allows senators to collect $500,000 for every phone re more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, Hurd, Boebert, Crank, Crow, DeGette, Evans, Neguse, Pettersen Urge President Trump to Declare a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration Following Extreme Flooding in Southwest Colorado * Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper and Colorado U.S. Representatives Jeff Hurd, Lauren Bobert, Jeff Crank, Jason Crow, Diana DeGette, Gabe Evans, Joe Neguse, and Brittany Pettersen sent a letter in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Murray, Warren, Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Immediately Halt Plans to Upend Key Homelessness Program * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and 38 Senate Democratic colleagues to urge Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner to immediate more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Robert Garcia Demand Noem Provide Information on CBP & ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, wrote Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ref more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: New Report Shows Costs Have Skyrocketed for Nevada Families Since Trump Took Office * WASHINGTON, DC - A new report released by the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) shows that the average U.S. household has already spent an average of $700 more in the first eight months under President Donald Trump, including nearly $1,000 more for Nevada families among the highest in the nation. The report, which estimates how much more families must spend t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Cantwell Slams Efforts by Brendan Carr's FCC to Roll Back Network Protection Rules Put in Place After Salt Typhoon Hacks U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, today wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr strongly opposing an effort by the FC more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Applauds Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Update WOTUS Definition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of a proposed rule to modify the definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to align with the Supreme Court's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter statement on Trump Administration approving Georgia broadband deployment grant * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced approval of the state of Georgia's five-year Broadband Equity and Deployment (BEAD) program allocation, totaling $1.31 billion for statewide broadband expansion and quality improvemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter votes to release Epstein files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after voting yea on the House-passed bill to direct the Department of Justice to publicly release all documents and files related to Jeffrey Epstein: "I've said all along that this is a Democrat distraction, designed to deflect from the failure of the Ossoff-Schumer Shutdown. While these games are beneath Congress more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces Louisiana First in the Nation to Receive Approval for $1.4 Billion in Broadband Funding from His Infrastructure Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana has become the first state in the nation to receive full federal approval of its plan to deploy $1,355,554,552.94 billion in broadband internet funding from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. "I was proud to negotiate the inf more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Votes to Release the Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) issued the following statement after voting to require the Department of Justice to release files related to its investigation into convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein: "Victims and survivors deserve the truth. The American people deserve the truth. We must release the Epstein Files. I'm proud to have been part of the effort to force a Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Federal Judges Blocking Texas' Redistricting Map * November 18, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "Today is a good day for democracy in Texas! "The courts blocked Governor Abbott and Trump's illegal power grab. Their racist re-districting attempt would undermine the voting power of Latino and Black communities. They failed. This is the right decision." ***  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Markey, Colleagues Urge U.S. to Apply Highest Nonproliferation Standards to Any Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Saudi Arabia Amid Growing Human Rights, National Security Concerns * November 18, 2025 Trump plans to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House Today WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Senato more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Walberg Praises Trump for Putting Students First, Right-Sizing ED * Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement in support of the Trump administration's announcement to put students first by right-sizing the Department of Education: "The past few decades have made one thing clear: the status quo is broken. As the bureaucracy swelled, left-wing bureaucrats were emboldened to waste taxp more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Praises Trump for Putting Students First, Right-Sizing ED Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement in support of the Trump administration's announcement to put students first by right-sizing the Department of Education: "The past few decades have made one thing clear: the status quo is broken. As the bur more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Destroys Democrats' Anti-Trump Hoax House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today destroyed Democrats' latest anti-Trump narrative during House consideration of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. In his remarks, Chairman Comer outlined the Oversight Committee's thorough review of the federal government's investiga more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Subpoenas Banks for Epstein Records, Seeks Information from USVI Attorney General House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued subpoenas to J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank for Jeffrey Epstein's financial records. Chairman Comer is also requesting U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon Rhea provide docume more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Garbarino Announces Rep. Ogles to Lead Cybersecurity Subcommittee Today, HouseCommittee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) announced Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) will serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection for the 119th Congress: "I am proud to announce Congressman Ogles will lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastruct more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Scott Backs President Trump's Affordability Push, Talks ROAD to Housing and Market Structure Timeline Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria" to discuss the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act, which was included as a part of the Senate-passed National Defense Author more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Holds Hearing on Innovation in Higher Education Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs": "Good morning and welcome to today's Committee on Education and Workforce hear more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Asks Trump Administration to take ICE Out of Memphis * Trump immigration enforcement is not going after the worst of the worst WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) went to the House floor on Monday evening and said that his community is concerned about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) misconduct and is asking the Trump administration to withdraw ICE agents from Memphis. In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Votes to Release the Jeffrey Epstein Files * Concerned procedural roadblocks will slow or stop the process WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who signed a discharge petition on September 1 to require a vote on release of Department of Justice files on sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, made that vote today. The measure passed on a 427 to 1 vote after Donald Trump authorized Republican House members to support it. Afterw more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Applauds Commonsense WOTUS Proposal * Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement on the proposed rule announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to revise the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule and provide greater certainty for farmers. "For years, the Biden administration refused to listen to ag producers and the states that have given ongoing feedback abou more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE PRESSES FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ON GUN SAFETY FAILURES * (Washington, D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle led his House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to explain sweeping agent reassignments and staff reductions that weaken federal efforts to combat gun violence. In a letter to agency  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Votes to Release Epstein Files, Advancing Radical Transparency * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore voted for radical transparency, joining his colleagues in passing H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the release of all investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking an official step towards accountability, transparency, and justice for victims. Congressman Moore issued the f more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Norman Introduces Resolution to Censure Del. Stacey Plaskett for Coordination With Jeffrey Epstein * WASHINGTON Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced a resolution to censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) and remove her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following newly released documents revealing her inappropriate coordination with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during official congressional more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey On the 5th Circuit Court's Decision to Strike Down Racist Maps * Washington, D.C \- Today, a three-judge panel for the 5th Circuit Court struck down that the maps proposed by Governor Abbott, Donald Trump, and Texas Republicans, ruling that it discriminated on the basis of race to dilute the power of minority voters. Congressman Veasey issued the following statement in response: "The courts have affirmed what we've known all along more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Votes to Force Trump to Release the Epstein Files * Washington, DC Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for legislation to force President Trump to release the Epstein Files. The Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) requires the Department of Justice to publish, in a searchable format, all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession related to the investigation and pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Cammack Votes to Release the Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) released the following statement after voting in favor of a petition to compel the Justice Department to release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, delivering long-overdue transparency and accountability: "Going back to 2021, on multiple occasions, I have publicly called for the release of the Epstein files, so today's vote i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Emily Randall, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Emily Randall and MP Johns Co-Host Cross-Border Leaders' Summit * Washington DC U.S. Congresswoman Emily Randall (WA-06) and NDP Canadian Federal Member of Parliament Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni) co-chaired May These Gates Never Be Closed: A Cross-Border Dialogue for the Pacific Northwest, an ad-hoc gathering of local leaders from coastal British Columbia and Washington State hosted by the newly formed Collective Coast Associati more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Emily Randall, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Emily Randall Statement on House Vote to Release the Epstein Files * Washington D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Emily Randall voted YES on a bill to release the Epstein files, which passed the House by a vote of 427-1. She released the following statement on the passage: "Today's House vote to release the Epstein files is an important step toward transparency and accountability for the survivors of horrific sexual abuse. I urge the S more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Epstein Resolution * Today, Congresswoman Moore released a statement following her vote to release every Department of Justice (DOJ) file on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to the House and the American public, with very limited exceptions including to protect the personal information of victims and to protect active investigations or prosecutions. "For years, a sick man, who happened to be a wealthy,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Hayes Votes to Require the Department Of Justice (DOJ) Release the Entire Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement after the vote on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act: "My vote on this legislation was an easy yes, because simply put, anyone who participated in, had knowledge of this depravity, or worked to cover up the abuse of young women should be b more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Julie Johnson Volunteers at Local Food Pantry Amid a Government Shutdown * PLANO, TX While the federal government remains shut down, Congresswoman Julie Johnson and her district team volunteered today at Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano, helping sort donations and pack food boxes. "North Texans want to work and get paid. Until Congress reopens the government and people see their paychecks again, places like Minnie's are carrying the loa more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Release the Full Epstein Files * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, H.Res. 581, to force the Trump administration to release all files related to the sex-trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein at the Department of Justice. "The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and the American people deserve the truth, and today the House took an importa more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after voting to release the Epstein Files to bring justice to survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuses and the truth to the American people: "I voted to end Donald Trump and Republicans' coverup, release the Epstein Files to the American public, and bring justice to Jeffrey Epstein's survivors. The emails rel more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Maxine Waters Denounces Trump Administration's Cuts to Homeless Assistance Programs; Calls for Passage of Bill to End Homelessness Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement after the Trump Administration released a sweeping policy change that will gut permanent suppor more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Opposition to USDA Plan Requiring All SNAP Recipients to Reapply * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, concerning their recent statement that the next step to rebuilding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is to make everyone currently receiving this benefit reapply. Representatives  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Votes to Release Epstein Files * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on voting to release the Epstein Files: "After months of delay s orchestrated by Donald Trump and his enablers in Congress, the House has finally voted to force the release of the Epstein files - finally giving the public a chance to see the truth. This should have happened a long time ago. " In September, I met  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Schrier Leads New Democrat Coalition Members in Urging CDC's Vaccine Advisory Panel to Recommit to Protecting Scientific Integrity, Public Health Ahead of Pivotal December Meeting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) led 29 of her colleagues in the New Democrat Coalition on a letter demanding that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) take immediate action to restore the Advisory Committee on I more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * CPC Deputy Chair Omar Statement on Vote to Release Epstein Files * Congressional Progressive Caucus Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) issued the following statement after the House vote to release the Epstein Files.  "Today, my Progressive Caucus colleagues and I unanimously voted to release the Epstein Files. The American people deserve to know who enabled Jeffrey Epstein, who looked the other way, and who's still being protected. It is shame more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Leads Resolution to Block Illegal U.S. Military Strikes * WASHINGTON Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced a War Powers Continuing Resolution to block the Trump Administration from conducting unauthorized & illegal military strikes. Congressman Crow was joined by House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Me more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Urges Trump Administration to Provide Targeted Relief, Restore Trade Stability for Kansas Farmers * Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) called on President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to take immediate action to support Kansas farmers and ranchers facing mounting economic pressures from the administration's ongoing trade war. In a letter sent last week, Davids urged the administration to restore critical trade re more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Renewed Attempts to Dismantle Department of Education Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement regarding the Trump administration's renewed attempts to dismantle the Department of Education: "I strongly oppose the Trump administration's continued efforts to dismantl more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter Votes to Release Epstein Files, Urges Senate Republicans to Give Survivors Justice * Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement after voting to release documents in the possession of the Department of Justice tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein:  "For too long, through his obstruction and evasion of accountability, Trump has prolonged the pain and suffering of survivors. First, he said the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Condemns Trump Administration Move to Undermine Clean Water Act * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to redefine "waters of the United States" and significantly limit the scope of the Clean Water Act. "The Clean Water Act is foundational to protecting our nation's waters. More than 50 years ago, many of the rivers and wetlands that we more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Democrats Release Fact Sheet Debunking the DHS Misinformation Campaign * U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and their Illinois House Democratic colleagues in releasing a comprehensive fact check of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) misinformation campaign regarding its dangerous immigration enforcement actions.  "The Trump Administration has continue more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak To A Lawyer, Contact Their Families * November 17, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter (D-OR-03) in introducing the Restoring Access to Detainees Act, a bill to ens more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * E&C Democrats: The Trump Administration is Violating the Whistleblower Protection Act and First Amendment by Retaliating Against "Bethesda Declaration" Signer Energy and Commerce Committee Democratic leaders wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jayanta Bhattacharya today demanding a briefing and jus more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Applauds Major WOTUS Reform * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) applauded the Trump administration's announcement of major reforms to the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule that she has led the fight to fix. The proposed rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undoes years of harmful government overreach, includes portions that mirror Ernst's CLEAR Waters Act, and excludes covered water features that do not intera more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Moolenaar Work with Pentagon to Safeguard Critical Tech from China * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and House Select Committee on China Chair John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) asked the Pentagon how Congress can best help close existing loopholes and safeguard critical defense technology from China. The letter comes after the Pentagon agreed that reforms need to be made to the Small Bu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Votes to Release Epstein Files * Today, Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after he voted to advance the release of the full Epstein files:  "Jeffrey Epstein's victims deserve justice, and the American public deserves the truth. No one, no matter how wealthy or powerful, is above the law. The heinous crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and his associates must be brought to light so that all involved can be hel more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Presses Eli Lily, Novo Nordisk on Secret Trump Drug Pricing Deal * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) called on drug manufacturers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to clarify the companies' agreement with the Trump administration on anti-obesity medications (AOMs), direct to consumer pricing through the TrumpRx drug purchasing platform, and the implementation of "Most Favored Nation" (MFN) pricing in Medicaid. READ MORE: Gallego  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Colleagues Demand Answers on Unlawful Head Start Funding Delays Worsened by Shutdown * Earlier This Year, GAO Found That Trump Administration Illegally Withheld Head Start Funds WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined 21 Senate colleagues in a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought demanding answers regarding delays in disbursin more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Democratic Colleagues Call On Leader Thune To Quickly Bring The Epstein Files Transparency Act To Floor For Vote * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and the rest of the Senate Democratic caucus, called on Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to immediately bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden votes to release Epstein files * WASHINGTON Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today for H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would require the Department of Justice to publicly release all unclassified materials from its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. The bill passed the House by a vote of 427-1. Today's vote was forced by a discharge petition signed by Golden and a majority of the House after months of resistance (li more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * goodlander statement on releasing the epstein files * Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander released the following statement:  "For months and months, President Trump and the Speaker of the House have been blocking basic transparency and basic access to justice for victims of heinous crimes. That is not right. I served for years at the Department of Justice, and above all, the basic principle that guided us was that the rule of law ap more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Schmitt and Colleagues Send Letter Calling for the Suspension of Judge Boasberg Pending Impeachment Proceedings * WASHINGTON - This week U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) sent a letter along with four of their colleagues to Judge Sri Srinivasan, the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, calling for the suspension of Judge James Boasberg, pending impeachmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers on Unlawful Head Start Funding Delays Worsened by Trump's Shutdown * Earlier This Year, GAO Found That Trump Administration Illegally Withheld Head Start Funds Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), one of only two Head Start Alumni to Serve in the U.S. Senate, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Office of Managemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on Senate Passage of Bill to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement following the Senate passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which he co-sponsors, to direct the Department of Justice to publicly release all files relating to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. "Trump could have released the Epstein files and held Epste more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Himes, Meeks, Smith, Thompson, Crow, Omar Introduce War Powers Resolution to Block the Trump Administration's Boat Strikes Representatives Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services C more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson, Krishnamoorthi, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Commerce Investigation into CCP-Linked Security Cameras * Washington, D.C. - Last week, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02), Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) led 20 bipartisan lawmakers in asking the Trump administration to investigate the national security risk posed by Chinese company TP-Link T more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Bill Would Redirect Trump's Argentina Bailout to Fully Fund Health Care Tax Credit * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Helping Every American Lower Their Healthcare (HEALTH) Act, legislation that would redirect the bailout of up to $40 billion that President Trump gave to Argentina, and instead use it to fully fund the Advanced Premium Tax Credit for up to two years. "While 24 million Americans brace more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Reports Seven Bills Favorably to the House Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where all seven bills considered were passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today's markup. "This Committee's job is to foster an environment that more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, Crow, Omar Introduce War Powers Resolution to Block the Trump Administration's Boat Strikes * Washington, D.C. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; B more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * House Health Leaders Urge Trump Administration to Stop Health Insurance Companies from Improperly Denying Claims Today, House health leaders urged the Trump Administration to tackle wrongful claim denials by group health plans and insurance companies and secure coverage for working people under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)--the largest source o more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * House Passes Resolutions to Unleash American Energy Resources in Alaska and Wyoming Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three Congressional Review Act resolutions that reopen millions of acres of resource-rich land in Alaska and Wyoming locked up by the Biden administration. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following s more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * House Sends Annual Veterans' Cost-Of-Living Adjustment to President Trump's Desk Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after the House passed S. 2392, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, this week. "After over 40 days of the Democrats - led by Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries - holding  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Cortez Masto Pushed for Repeal of Trump's Coffee Tax * In Case You Missed It, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the bipartisan No Coffee Tax Act alongside Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to repeal President Donald Trump's tariffs on coffee and lower costs for consumers. Following Cortez Masto's consistent pushes to repeal the coffee tariffs, the Trump Administration on Friday announced plans to exempt certain imports more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Introduces Patients Deserve Price Tags Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. John James (MI-10), along with Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) Don Davis (NC-01), and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) introduced the groundbreaking "Patients Deserve Price Tags Act" to bring transparency to our health care system. The proposed law would strengthen hospital and health coverage price transparency requirements, ensuring patients and families can access clear, upfront  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Votes to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) released a statement following her vote in support of releasing the Epstein Files. "Jeffrey Epstein's abuse was an open secret for decades yet year after year, he was allowed to continue trafficking, exploiting, and destroying the lives of children and young women," said Johnson. "Donald Trump promised to release the files. He promised transparen more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Senators from Accessing $500,000 Personal Windfalls of Taxpayer Money * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and 25 additional Democratic senators in introducing the Anti-Cash Grab Act, legislation to repeal a provision from the Senate government funding bill that would allow senators to collect $500,000 for each instance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul & Wyden Push Speaker Johnson to Follow Intent of Law, Schedule Votes on Senate-Passed Legislation to Undo Trump's Cost-Raising Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined together in pushing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) to bring up for a vote three pieces of bipartisan legislation that the Senate passed last month to more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Votes to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) voted in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. The vote came after months of delay, including House Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to swear in Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva, whose addition would have provided the 218th signature needed to bring more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to Release Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to release all documents and records relating to federal investigations into child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. After campaigning on a pledge to release them, President Trump's White House spent months lobbying Members of Congress to oppose a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. (link is external) In September, Larson signed a dis more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Legislation That Authorizes the Gulf Cooperation Council to Establish Mission in Washington, D.C. * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, introduced the Gulf Diplomacy Act. This bill would extend diplomatic privileges to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), allowing the organization to establish a foreign mission to the U.S. to be located in Washingt more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THIS HAS BEEN AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to protect the American people from the Republican healthcare crisis and deliver the American people the truth and bring justice as it relates to the Epstein files. MIKA BRZEZINSKI more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THIS HAS BEEN AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to protect the American people from the Republican healthcare crisis and deliver the American people the truth and bring justice as it relates to the Epstein files. MIKA BRZEZINSKI: Joining us now, House Mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lucas Highlights Need for Targeted Deposit Insurance Reform * Washington, DC - Today, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled, "The Future of Deposit Insurance: Exploring the Coverage, Costs, and Depositor Confidence". Congressman Frank D. Lucas opened by highlighting the need for targeted deposit insurance reform and the benefits of expanded coverage for certain accounts. OPENING REMARKS AS PREPARED: Lucas : "Today, o more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich Applaud Senate Passage of Epstein Files Transparency Act * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded unanimous passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation led by Lujan and cosponsored by Heinrich, to release the Epstein files and ensure full transparency for the American people, accountability for those involved with Epstein, and justice for survivors. The Epstein Fil more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warnock, Merkley Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Unlawful Head Start Funding Delays Worsened by Shutdown * Earlier This Year, GAO Found That Trump Administration Illegally Withheld Head Start Funds Lujan and Warnock are the Only two Head Start Alumni to Serve in the U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) led 19 Senate colleagues in a letter t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warnock, Merkley Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Unlawful Head Start Funding Delays Worsened by Shutdown * Earlier This Year, GAO Found That Trump Administration Illegally Withheld Head Start Funds Lujan and Warnock are the Only two Head Start Alumni to Serve in the U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) led 19 Senate colleagues in a let more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Castro, Colleagues Urge U.S. to Apply Highest Nonproliferation Standards to Any Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Saudi Arabia Amid Growing Human Rights, National Security Concerns * Trump plans to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday Letter Text (PDF) Washington (November 17, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a co-chair of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working G more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Massie-Khanna "Epstein Files Transparency Act" Passes House of Representatives * Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C.- Rep. Thomas Massie announces that his Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) passed the House of Representatives today on a vote of 427-1. EFTA received a vote after Rep. Massie successfully gathered 218 signatures on a discharge petition to force the legislation onto the House floor  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast joins EPA & Army Corps to unveil clear, durable WOTUS proposal * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, to announce a proposed rule that would establish a clear, durable, common-sense definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. "Having a durable, consistent, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, Crow, Omar Introduce War Powers Resolution to Block the Trump Administration's Boat Strikes Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Bennie G more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, Crow, Omar Introduce War Powers Resolution to Block the Trump Administration's Boat Strikes Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Ben more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, Crow, Omar Introduce War Powers Resolution to Block the Trump Administration's Boat Strikes Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Hime more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore VA Employees' Collective Bargaining Rights * Washington, DC U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Charles Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to restore and protect Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees' collective bargaining rights in response to the Trump Administration's cancellation of union contracts  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Warren Continue Ethics Investigation Related to Trump's Envoy to the Middle East * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today announced a continuation of their ethics investigation into U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and wrote to The White House and Office of Government Ethics (OGE) pushing for answers about inconsistencies in Witkoff's ethics disclosure forms and co more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement in Support of Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the latest Republican attempt to distract from Donald Trump's central role in the Epstein files and their own efforts to keep those records hidden: "Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett has built her career holding people accountable,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * NTIA Approves North Dakota's Final Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program * The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced it approved North Dakota's final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, which was a product of the fully-paid-for-Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Approval of North Dakota's proposal makes it one step closer to being the first stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Highlights Economic Threat from AI Bubble Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) highlighted the psychological and economic dangers of Artificial Intelligence during a hearing in the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Find Representative Ocasio-Cortez's remarks as delivered below: "Thank you, Mr.Chairman, and I'd like to thank the subcommittee for holding  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Omar, Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, Crow Introduce War Powers Resolution to Block the Trump Administration's Boat Strikes * Washington, DC \Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Bennie G. Thompson (D- more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by David A. Schwarz, chairman of the Rebuild Committee of the Pacific Palisades Community Council, from a Nov. 13, 2025, field hearing entitled "Forgotten After the Flames: Stories From the Palisades Fire": * * * Chairman Scott and Senator Johnson, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the impacts of the Palisades Fire on our family and my neighbors, and to propose a way forward to rebuild our community within our lifetimes. P more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Merkley, Schiff, Wyden Demand Election Commissioner Correct Dangerous Voting Misinformation or Resign * Senators to EAC Commissioner McCormick: "If you do not disavow these comments immediately, we urge you to resign your position to protect the integrity of the Commission and its important nonpartisan work." WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administratio more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Pallone Slams Republican Hypocrisy on Broadband Deployment at Communications and Technology Subcommittee Markup of Seven Bills "Republicans spent years demonizing the Biden Administration for the time it took to carefully execute a massive, highly prescriptive broadband program to connect all Americans to affordable, reliable, high speed internet. Now, almost a year  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Leads Colleagues in Calling on Senate Majority Leader to Quickly Bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to Floor for Vote U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led his Senate Democratic colleagues in calling on Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to immediately bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to the Senate floor for a vote, without delay or unnecessary process distr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Schumer, Durbin and Merkley Lead Democratic Colleagues in Calling on Leader Thune to Quickly Bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to Floor for Vote * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Minority Leader, Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Budget Com more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Applauds House Vote to Release Epstein Files, Continues Push for Accountability * As a Survivor of Sexual Abuse, Pressley Spent the Day Centering Survivors on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON - Today, following her YES vote on a House resolution to release the Epstein files, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement applauding its passage and renewing her push for Congressional action and accountability. Congresswoman P more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on the Epstein Files * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on his vote to release the Epstein files. "Today, I voted to release the Epstein Files. Jeffrey Epstein was a pedophile, sex offender, and human trafficker. He abused, trafficked, and threatened over 1,000 girls some as young as 14 causing irreparable harm to their physical and mental health. One survivor, Virginia Giuffre, d more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Thanks To Trump and Republicans, Americans Are Suffering Through an Affordability Crisis with Little Hope in Sight." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following statement during a full Committee hearing entitled, "The Future of Deposit Insurance: Exploring the more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Floor Statement on Bipartisan Discharge Petition to Force Trump DOJ to Stop Withholding Full Epstein File Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered a floor statement in support of H.R. 4405, the bipartisan discharge petition led by Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna, which would force the Trump Administratio more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on House Passing Epstein Files Transparency Act Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which now heads to the Senate. If passed by the Senate and si more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Remarks at Hearing on Innovation in Higher Education Without Accountability Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott delivered the following remarks at today's full committee hearing entitled "The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs." "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Welcome back! It's been quite a while since we  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on ED Offloading Core Responsibilities Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement after the Department of Education (ED) announced it signed six additional interagency agreements. "The Trump Administration cannot close a federal agency without an act of Congress. Neverthele more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement following President Trump's Meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud at the White House: "I support stre more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Voting to Release the Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement following her vote to release the Epstein files: "I proudly voted to force the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. " Despite President Trump doing everything he could to block the release and protect Epstein, himself, and the abusers, the House voted to hold t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support, issued the following opening statement on Nov. 18, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Leaving the Sticky Notes Behind: Harnessing Innovation and New Technology to Help America's Foster Youth Succeed": * * * (As Prepared for Delivery) I appreciate the Chairman's continued focus on children and families that experience foster care, and I look forward to working together again. I appreciate all of our witnesses more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee's Statement on Border Patrol and ICE in North Carolina * WASHINGTON, DC (November 18, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement condemning the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection's deployment of agents in North Carolina. "I am outraged by the continued and expanding deployment of U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents in North Carolina. Our cities  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gill Bill Speeds Up Criminal Alien Removal, Headed to House Floor * Washington, D.C. Congressman Brandon Gill's (TX-26) Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act today passed the House Judiciary Committee markup and is now likely for consideration on the House floor. "For far too long, Democrat leaders have allowed illegal aliens to get away with unspeakable crimes on our soil, turning a blind eye to the suffering American families who call thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Challenges GOP: Trump's Name Doesn't Belong on a Children's Savings Account * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, during floor debate on releasing the full Epstein files, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered a parliamentary inquiry calling out Republicans for naming a children's savings account program after President Donald Trump, a man whose name appears repeatedly in documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The inqu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Welcomes Long Overdue Vote to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jimmy Gomez released the following statement after the House voted to release the full Jeffrey Epstein files, opening the door for the public to see the records connected to Epstein's decades-long network of abuse: "I voted today to release the full Epstein files because the American people deserve the truth. For months, Trump and Republicans tried to more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * REP. HOYLE VOTES TO HOLD PEDOPHILES ACCOUNTABLE * : November 18, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted to force the public release of any information that the Department of Justice has on Jeffrey Epstein and their investigation into his sex trafficking crimes. The bill also requires measures be taken to prevent the exposure of victims' information during release. After the vote, Representative Hoyle released th more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Rep. James Walkinshaw Ahead of House Vote to Release the Epstein Files Representative James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement ahead of the House vote to force Trump's Department of Justice to release the Epstein Files. "I will proudly vote YES to release the Epstein Files. From the start, Donald Trump's behavior around these documents has been strange, frantic, and deeply troubling. This White House cover more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly votes to release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep. Kelly voted to release the Epstein Files. The bill, which requires the Department of Justice to publish the Epstein Files, passed the House 427-1. Rep. Kelly had also previously signed the discharge petition, which requires 218 Members of Congress to force a vote on a bill.  "Today, I voted for the victims and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein who deserve justice and for the Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Leger Fernandez Introduces the No Payola Act to Repeal Outrageous Senate Self-Payout Scheme * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) introduced the No Payola Act alongside 37 co-sponsors in the House, legislation to repeal a provision slipped into the government funding package that would send millions of taxpayer dollars directly into the personal bank accounts of eight U.S. Senators. Unlike Repub more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Votes To Release All Epstein Files, Standing With Survivors Long Denied Justice * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 18, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace cast a vote which echoes across decades of silence, pain, and injustice. Congresswoman Mace voted YES to release all Jeffrey Epstein files. Congresswoman Mace stood as one of four Republicans who signed House Resolution 1434, the discharge petition to force a floor vote on releasin more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Votes to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) voted to release all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in the Department of Justice's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. "After the Trump Administration attempted to block this vote at every turn, House Democrats had to invoke a rarely used proced more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * REP. OGLES APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF HOUSE HOMELAND CYBERSECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE * Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) has been appointed Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. The Subcommittee oversees federal efforts to secure America's critical infrastructure, defend against cyber threats, and safeguard national security systems.  As Chairman, Congressman Ogles will lead oversight of key agenc more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * REP. OGLES' PILLAR ACT AND H.R. 2659 PASS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES * Congressman Andy Ogles announced the House passage of two major cybersecurity measures, " H.R. 2659" and the " Protecting Information by Local Leaders for Agency Resilience Act," known as the PILLAR Act. H.R. 2659 enhances the federal government's ability to identify and counter state-sponsored cyber operations by improving coordination across national security agencies. The PILLA more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger: I believe in transparency, and I believe in due process * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a measure to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. In case you missed it, last week on Brownwood's KOXE radio with Jeff Duncan, Rep. Pfluger discussed this issue and previewed how he planned to vote.  Read their conversation below: Rep. Pfluger: " Next week, you will notice that we will have a vote on the Jeffrey Epstein fil more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Codify President Trump's Executive Order Reestablishing Presidential Fitness Test in Schools * WASHINGTON Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Make America's Youth Healthy Again Act - a bill that codifies one of President Trump's executive orders reestablishing the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and Reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test. This legislation is led by Congressman Gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Condemns Trump Administration's Move to Dismantle Department of Education * WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration dismantling (link is external) major components of the U.S. Department of Education through interagency agreements: "The Trump Administration's latest effort toward dismantling the Department of Education i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Launches Investigation into DOJ for Dropping Corporate Criminal Cases with Trump Connections * WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, launched an investigation into the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its concerning failure to fully prosecute large corporations that have violated the law. Reports indicate (link is external) that more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Statement on Vote to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) released the following statement in response to the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in the House of Representatives: "Today's passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act puts every Representative on record and brings us one step further to providing justice and transparency for the survivors more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls' REMOVE Act Passes House Judiciary Committee Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced his bill, H.R. 4711, the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act, passed the House Judiciary Committee.  The REMOVE Act would conclude removal proceedings for illegal aliens within 15 days after such proceedings are commenced. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the REMOVE Act in the United States  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym Underscores Community Solutions to Strengthen Families * Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) participated in a Ways and Means Work & Welfare Subcommittee hearing on Innovation for Foster Youth's Success. During the hearing, he highlighted CarePortal, an organization that connects families with the physical resources they need through local partners. These items, which range from car seats to cribs, are provided at no cost and can help ke more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Praises Trump Administration's WOTUS Update: "This is What Reining in Overregulation Looks Like" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, praised the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule to modify the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. The proposed rule aligns with the Supreme Court's 2023 Sackett v. EP more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Block Donald Trump from Paying Himself $230 Million from Justice Department * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a bill to block Donald Trump from paying himself $230 million in taxpayer dollars. The No Torts for Trump Act would prohibit sitting presidents from seeking taxpayer-funded payouts under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This follows recent reporting that President Trump is pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Florida's Coastline * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) introduced H.R. 6068, the Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in (PROTECT) Florida Act, to prevent drilling off Florida's coast. This bipartisan legislation codifies President Trump's moratorium on oil and gas leasing, seismic testing, and exploration in federal waters more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Sanders to Democratic Senators: Now is the Time to Address America's Health Care Crisis In a Dear Colleague letter, Sanders calls on Democrats to unify behind six broadly supported reforms * Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent a letter to his Democratic colleagues urging them to come  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders to Democratic Senators: Now is the Time to Address America's Health Care Crisis In a Dear Colleague letter, Sanders calls on Democrats to unify behind six broadly supported reforms * Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent a letter to his Democratic colleagues urging them to come together around common sense health care policies to make health care more affor more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: President Trump, House Republicans Continuing to Reverse Biden's Failed Policies * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), and Congressman Nick Begich (R-Alaska) to discuss House Republicans' America First agenda, inc more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: President Trump, House Republicans Continuing to Reverse Biden's Failed Policies * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), and Congressman Nick Begich (R-Alaska) to discuss House Republicans' America First agenda, inc more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on his vote against H. Res. 878: "I have the greatest sympathy and respect for my colleague Rep. Chuy Garcia as he and his family confront personal tragedies and health challenges. I appreciate his lifelong commitment to his community that he has demonstrated over decades of service and admire his strength and commitm more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER VOTES TO RELEASE ALL EPSTEIN FILES * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in support of H.R. 4405 "The push to release the Epstein files is about justice for the victims and holding the perpetrators to account. "It's impossible to comprehend why President Trump and his most loyal allies in Congress have done everything possible to hide the Epstein files for months on end. The President has th more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Close Loopholes Exploited by Communist Chinese Linked Companies in the U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of the Chinese List Entity Alignment and Review (CLEAR) Act and the National Defense Supply Chain Integrity Act to strengthen the U.S.'s scrutiny of Chinese companies operating in the United States. The CLEAR Act would require the Department of War (DoW) to revi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Celebrates Approval of BEAD Project to Expand Broadband Across Delaware U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today celebrated the announcement that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Delaware's proposal to deliver universal broadband access through the Broadband Equity, Acces more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester, Senate Democrats Call for Independent Watchdog Investigation into FHFA Director Pulte's Potential Misuse of Federal Authority and Resources to Target Democratic Officials U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, today joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Banking Committee, Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill. more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Applauds Trump Admin for Returning Education to the States * On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), released the following statement praising the Trump Administration's most recent effort to eliminate unnecessary federal education bureaucracy and return education funds where they are most beneficial - the states.  "I applaud Secretary McMahon for her efforts to fulfill President Trump's promise to return educa more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Statement on Trump's Latest Steps to Keep Illegally Dismantling the Department of Education - Abandoning Students Nationwide Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), issued the following statement on plans annou more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STANDING WITH NORTH COUNTRY BUSINESSES BEING CRUSHED BY TRUMP'S TARIFF WAR, AS NEW YORKERS SEE COSTS SKYROCKET BY $4,200+ A YEAR, SCHUMER CALLS TO END TRADE WAR WITH CANADA AND DEMANDS NY HOUSE... * President Trump Admitted This Past Week Grocery Bills Are Surging Because Of His Tariff War, And Local North Country Businesses & Watertown Families Are On The Frontlines After Summer Tourism Plummeted And Costs Skyrocket more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton Sounds Alarm on Trump Admin's Deep Cuts to Homelessness Funding: "Abandoning Decades of Evidence-based Policy" * Maricopa County stands to lose $32 million and up to 1,388 housing units for vulnerable residents WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) today called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary to rescind guidance that cuts federal funding for proven Housing First models by more than half more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Reversing Biden's Lock-Up of National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska In 2022, Biden's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) replaced a 2020 Trump Administration plan for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) with one that shuts down domestic energy production on the reserve, killing jobs, hurting Alaskan communities more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. HOUSE PASSES CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ'S BILL TO COMBAT VEHICULAR TERRORISM * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1608 - The Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025 \- introduced by Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez with strong bipartisan support (400-15). The legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to confront the rising threat of vehicle- more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Calls for David Barnes to be Returned to United States * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today released a statement following reporting the United States and Russia are in potential talks to conduct another prisoner swap. At least eight Americans are currently held in Russian prisons, including David Barnes, whose family resides in Alabama. "I am happy to see reporting that the Trump Administration is co more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Releases Statement Following Unanimous Senate Passage of Epstein Files Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today released a statement following the Senate unanimously passing H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier today by a vote of 427-1. "I'm grateful to see the Senate unanimously pass the House bill to release the Epstein Files tonight. more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Call for Senate Vote to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) have requested Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) immediately hold a floor vote on legislation to release the Epstein Files. Klobuchar and Smith requested that the Senate vote on the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the House of Representatives with nea more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Call on Leader Thune to Quickly Bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to Floor for Vote * WASHINGTON U.S. Sens Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined their Senate Democratic colleagues in calling on Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to immediately bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to the Senate floor for a vote, without delay or unnecessary process distractions. Their letter follows the U.S. House of Representatives more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Education Department Dismantling: Trump is Waging an Illegal Assault on Public School Kids * McMahon previously admitted to Warren that she did not have the authority to dismantle the Department of Education Washington, D.C. \- Today, in reaction to news that Secretary McMahon plans to further dismantle the Department of Education by moving multiple parts of the agency to other federal departments, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warre more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Presses Trump Administration on Plans to Prop Up OpenAI and Big Tech with Taxpayer Dollars at the Expense of Working Class Americans U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to David Sacks, White House Special Advisor for AI and Crypto, and Michael Kratsios, Director of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Garcia Introduce New Bill to Stop Apparent Bribery Involving Trump Ballroom Donations * Wealthy donors with business in front of Trump admin raise bribery concerns Stop Ballroom Bribery Act would root out pay-to-play opportunities involving public property primarily used by President or Vice President Bill Text (PDF) | Bill Two-Pager (PDF) Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Rob more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Murphy Investigate Ethics Conflicts Related to Trump's Envoy to the Middle East * Steve Witkoff reportedly brokered a trade deal with UAE that led to $2 billion dollar investment in World Liberty Fund, which Witkoff co-owns with Trump family White House ethics officials have not approved Witkoff's ethics forms despite his working since the beginning of this Administration Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators E more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch and 46 Democratic Colleagues Call on Leader Thune to Quickly Bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to Senate Floor for Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined every Senate Democrat in calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to immediately bring the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act to the Senate floor for a vote, without delay or unnecessary pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark on Releasing the Epstein Files: "This Should Be an Easy Vote" * WASHINGTON, D.C. Ahead of the House vote on releasing the Epstein files, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the Floor to demand Republicans' stand up for truth, transparency, and justice for the victims and survivors. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "This should be an easy vote. This is about justice for the victims and survivors of Jeffrey Epst more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer statement following House passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act : "House Republicans have been consistent with our calls for transparency and accountability regarding Epstein. That is why I voted in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act this afternoon. U more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym Votes to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405), legislation that would release the Epstein files. "From the beginning, I've said that the American people deserve transparency, which is why I voted to release the files," Rep. Yakym said. "I ran on a platform of openness and holding bad actors acc more PR