WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, House Democrats Introduce Resolution Affirming Reproductive Freedom as a Human Right * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), alongside Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Troy Carter (LA-02), joined Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) in introducing a resolution affirming reproductive freedom as a huma more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Aderholt Votes in Favor of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act: Restores Peace Through Strength * Washington, DC - Congressman Robert Aderholt voted in favor of the bipartisan FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Included in this legislation is Rep. Aderholt's DUAL (Defense United Access to Learning) Act and a proposal to support America's domestic textile industry. The FY26 NDAA incl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Final Opportunity to Save ACA Tax Credits, Senator Murray Urges Republicans to Stop MAGA Health Care Hike, Slams Unserious and Harmful Republican Proposals That Would Do Nothing to Stop Premiums from Skyrocketing * Murray : "The Republican plan is like Squid Games for health care. You can't afford quality health coverage? Here's a couponspin the wheel and see if you make it through the y more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Delivers for Our Troops by Supporting FY 2026 NDAA * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA). "We stand tall with America's brave servicemembers and now we're delivering for them," said Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04). "By passing th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Statement on National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement after voting no on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: "I voted no on this year's National Defense Authorization Act because I cannot support the blatant, unlawful overreach of Donald Trump and his Administration. I' more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Statement on Federal Reserve's Rate Cut * Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates: "Let's not forget, the Federal Reserve had to raise interest rates an alarming eleven times during the Biden presidency to extinguish the inflationary firestorm created by Democrats' record  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing on Career and Technical Education, Senator Murray Calls Out Trump Admin's Illegal Scheme to Transfer Key Education Responsibilities to Other Agencies, Jeopardizing Support Students Count On * ICYMI from Politico : The Education Department gave another agency power to distribute its money. It hasn't gone well. ICYMI from Gov Exec : Trump admin acknowledges difficulties in transferring  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing, Senator Murray Calls Out Republicans for Blocking IVF Coverage for Servicemembers, Applauds Consideration of Two Commonsense Veterans Bills to Help Constituents in WA State * Senator Murray : "Not only has the President not done a thing to lower the cost of IVF, he stood by as Speaker Johnson cut a very straightforward provision to make IVF more affordable for servicemembers as part o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At HELP Hearing, Senator Murray Lays Out How Trump is Driving Up Costs for Seniors, Attacking the Social Security Administration * Senator Murray : "So we can't talk about retirement without talking about how President Trump is driving up those costs and the uncertainty so many seniors are seeing across the board. I don't think we can talk about retirement without talking about the health care cr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Babin Votes for NDAA Advancing President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (TX-36) voted in favor of the Passage of S. 1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. "Today, I proudly voted YES on the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation delivers on President Trump and Republicans' promise of Peace T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Votes for America First National Security Bill to Boost Pay for Troops and Eliminate DEI from the Military * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This landmark legislation delivers a 3.8% pay raise for America's service members, eliminates politically driven mandates in the military, and restores a merit-based c more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr, House Republicans Advance Hard-Hitting China Investment Sanctions Closer to President Trump's Desk * Washington, D.C. The toughest crackdown on military and surveillance capabilities by our adversaries ever passed out of Congress is one step closer to President Trump's desk. This landmark legislation is a major victory and is the culmination of work across multiple Congresses by members in the H more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean, Pfluger Lead Charge to Fix Obamacare Failures and Empower Americans * WASHINGTON U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) joined U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) in introducing the More Affordable Care (MACA) Act, a bold plan to put patients first in healthcare. This legislation takes on Obamacare's failures and delivers real relief by driving down costs and empowering families to choose the ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST VOTES TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY, BOLSTER SUPPORT FOR TROOPS * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that strengthens America's national defense, advances President Trump's peace through strength agenda, and supports the men and women who serve our nation in uniform. The bill authorizes  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on December 2025 Fed Interest Rate Decision Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 25 basis point cut to the federal funds target rate: "Today's decision shows that the Trump  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: House Passes Goodlander-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Support Schools in the North Country * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation co-led by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander to provide critical support for schools and roads in rural counties. This legislation will reauthorize the Secure Rura more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Burlison Opens Hearing on Technology Lowering the Cost of Healthcare * WASHINGTONSubcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today's joint subcommittee hearing on "Lowering the Cost of Healthcare: Technology's Role in Driving Affordability." In his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison noted how the Inflation  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter brings home more than $320 million for GA-01 in NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today supported the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included more than $320 million in funding for military projects and installations in Georgia's First Congressional District. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. "Coastal Georgia is  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Votes For Annual Defense Policy Bill That Includes Key Case-Requested Provisions For Hawaii And The Indo-Pacific * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today voted for the final compromise version of the $900 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes six of his amendments and various other requests for Hawai'i and the broader Indo-Pacific, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor Votes for Pay Raise for Service Members, Families & Investments in MacDill AFB * Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement upon passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "I am proud to support the FY2026 NDAA, which delivers a hard-earned pay raise for military service members and their families while improving their quality of life and sa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Strengthening Americans' Retirement Savings U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on how to strengthen the retirement system to benefit American worker more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement on the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates: "Let's not forget, the Federal Reserve had to raise interest rates an alarming eleven times during the Biden presidency to extin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Bost, House Republicans Launch a Veteran First Initiative to Modernize VA Healthcare for the 21st Century Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), alongside Subcommittee on Health Chairwoman Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.), Re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on Legislation to Secure the Grid and Lower Energy Prices Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 3628, the State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act, and H.R. 3638, the Ele more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast Applauds NDAA Passage with HFAC-led Amendments Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast applauded the passage of this year's National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several key HFAC-led provisions. "This bill delivers exactly what America has needed -- bombs and bullets from America, for Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on an Arms Race 2.0 U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled "Arms Race 2.0." Witnesses included The Honorable Marshall Billingslea, former Presidential Envoy for arms cont more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Rogers' Floor Statement on the FY26 NDAA House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) gave the following statement on the House floor during consideration of S. 1071,the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA). Chairman Rogers' Statement as Prepared for Delivery: "I am proud to present the final Nation more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Votes for Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation strengthens America's military, supports service members and their families, secures the border, and delivers major reforms to ensure the Department of War is focu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Aja DeCoteau, executive director of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest": * * * Chair Hagemen, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on our experience and recommendations regarding pinniped predation on a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Statement on Passage of FY26 NDAA * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA): "I was proud to vote for the NDAA to enact President Trump's successful peace through strength agenda by codifying 15 of President Trump's executive orders to eliminate woke p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Supports NDAA Passage, Secures Wins for Troops * WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) issued the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing key national security provisions to strengthen America's defense and securing critical wins for service members and their families. Congressman Bean said, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Unveils Landmark Conservative Healthcare Overhaul * Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Putting Patients First Healthcare Freedom Act, a robust legislative package that organizes the most impactful conservative healthcare reforms into one actionable blueprint. The bill brings together proven legislative proposals from across the Republican Conference and President Trump's pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on Final House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 * WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on his vote in support of the final passage of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "As co-chair of the House Military Depot Caucus and the House Air Force Caucus, I am thrilled that several of my  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Introduces Bill to Improve Small Business Services in Appalachia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) today introduced the bicameral Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025, which would require a study on the Small Business Administration's (SBA) loan-making process to collect data on its current operation in Appalachia and ulti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Biggs Leads Push for Firearm Reform * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sheri Biggs is marking progress in the fight to defend Second Amendment rights after the ATF responded to a letter she led, joined by 27 of her House colleagues, urging reform of outdated firearm travel regulations. Just days after receiving the letter, the Trump administration opened a public rulemaking proce more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Maxine Waters Receives Highest Honor From National Council of Negro Women * Washington, DC - On December 6, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, received the Uncommon Height Crystal Stair Award at the 90th Annual National Council of Negro Women's gala, in Washington, DC. This award is the highest honor given by the National Cou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Codify Fee-Free Days of Public Service on Federal Lands * Last Week, Donald Trump Removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from List of Fee-Free Days, Included His Birthday Instead Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act to codify six days where v more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Give Small Businesses a Boost * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure America's small businesses can compete in the 21 st century economy. The Small Business Innovation Voucher Act would create a voucher program at the Small Business A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Crapo: Americans Should Control Their Own Health Care Today on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) continued to make the case for the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act, legislation to lower health care costs and give money directly to families to control their own care. He also explained why the Democr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart: FY26 NDAA Supports Troops and Delivers Peace Through Strength Agenda * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), and member of the Defense Subcommittee, released the following statement after the passage of H. Amd more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks At Spotlight Forum Examining The Trump Administration's Aggressive Tactics In Pursuing Its Mass Deportation Scheme * December 09, 2025 Durbin introduced Chicagoan Dayanne Figueroa, a U.S. citizen who was brutally arrested and detained without due process, during the Trump Administration's so-called "Operation Midway Blitz" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: Trump's 2018 Racist Reference To "S-Hole" Countries Was An Embarrassment * December 10, 2025 After nearly eight years, Trump admitted to using the slur "shithole countries" to denigrate Black immigrants during a meeting in the Oval Office, confirming Durbin's statement from that time WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranki more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Durbin: Trump's 2018 Racist Reference To "S-Hole" Countries Was An Embarrassment After nearly eight years, Trump admitted to using the slur "shithole countries" to denigrate Black immigrants during a meeting in the Oval Office, confirming Durbin's statement from that time * In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democrat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak cosponsors legislation to fix Obamacare's failures with Health Freedom Accounts * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined her colleagues in introducing the More Affordable Care Act (link is external) (MACA). Led by Reps. August Pfluger (R-TX) and Aaron Bean (R-FL) in the House and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) in the Senate, the legislation focuses on four major refor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Financial Services Committee Examines Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), held a hearing exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in the financial services and housing sectors. Members assessed how current laws and regula more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Votes in Support of FY26 NDAA, Applauds Final Passage * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, known as the FY26 NDAA: "This year's NDAA delivers on key components of Peace through Strength by raising pay for more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad, Hinson Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Domestic Vitamin Production, Strengthen Supply Chain Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) led 14 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Donald Trump and his administration urging immediate action to strengthen domestic production of vitamins and other criti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Dec. 9, 2025, at a hearing to consider five bills (H.R. 3383, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071): * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on the NDAA, Energy Items, and INVEST Act As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Fulcher and Simpson Applaud Passage of SRS Solution for Idaho Counties * "Having a majority of Idaho's lands under federal government control forces our rural counties to rely on federal programssuch as Secure Rural Schools (SRS)to support infrastructure projects, schools, and critical community services," said Congressman Fulcher. "I am grateful to Speaker Johnson and House Republican Leadership for t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * FY26 NDAA: Rebuilding American Power Through President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda * WASHINGTON This week, House Republicans are advancing the FY26 NDAA the centerpiece of President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda and the plan to restore unmatched American military dominance. This legislation rebuilds a lethal warfighting edge, ends Biden's woke agenda in the military, keeps the bo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * FY26 NDAA: Rebuilding American Power Through President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda * President Trump and House Republicans are restoring American strength after years of Biden-era decline and rebuilding the strongest military in the world WASHINGTON This week, House Republicans are advancing the FY26 NDAA the centerpiece of President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agend more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Op-Ed In New York Daily News: Health Care Is Already Too Expensive; GOP Inaction Is About To Make It Worse * Read The Piece Here In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand published an opinion piece in the New York Daily News urging her Republican colleagues to extend the tax credits that help millions of Americans afford health care. Without an extension, Affordabl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden moves to force vote this week on bill to restore federal workers' union rights * WASHINGTON Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) took the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to provide notice to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of his intent to force a vote on the Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA) (link is external), his bipartisan bill to repeal a presidential executive order that stri more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden-Fitzpatrick bill to restore federal workers' union rights clears key House hurdle, teeing up final votes tomorrow * WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-200 tonight to approve an effort by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to force Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on the Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA) (link is external), his bipartisan bill to repeal a presidential e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Outlines Alarming Obamacare Fraud, Unveils Bill Requiring Improved Fraud Risk Assessments * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is shining a light on widespread abuse in the Obamacare program and proposing legislation to stop fraud in its tracks. Grassley's Fraud Risk Assessment of Obamacare Subsidies Accountabil more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Graves Delivers Wins for North Missouri in Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered important wins for North Missouri in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House today. The bill supports our troops at home and abroad, their families, and their mission in keeping our country s more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, chairwoman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Health Chairwoman Dr. Miller-Meeks Holds Hearing to Highlight the Significant Steps the Trump Administration Has Taken to Improve CHAMPVA, Reduce Burden for Veteran Families Today, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health, deliver more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Heinrich Highlights Economic Benefits of America's National Parks, Condemns Recent Announcement to Remove Fee-Free Admission of Juneteenth and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks hearing to consider 26 pending bills, U.S. Senator Martin He more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Joins Senate Democrats to Introduce Legislation to Extend the ACA Tax Credit & Protect New Mexicans from Trump's Affordability Crisis * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senate Democrats to introduce the Lower Health Care Costs Act, legislation to extend the enhanced premium ACA tax credits for three years and protect New Mexicans from Trump's affordabili more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Push for Emergency Funding for Wildfire Recovery on New Mexico Public Lands * Heinrich and Lujan's push comes amid the Trump Administration's failure to properly engage in forest management and wildfire prevention to keep New Mexico communities safe WASHINGTON - Amid the Trump Administration's failure to properly engage in forest management and wildfire prevention including sl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Slam Trump Administration for Latest Efforts to Dismantle the Department of Education * Senators Call on McMahon to Reverse Illegal Actions that Weaken Support for New Mexico Students WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined 34 Senate Democrats to send a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon slamming her recen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Hern Backs FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "The FY26 NDAA affirms our commitment to securing peace through strength around the world under our Commander-in-Chief, President Trump. We're refocusing our military on mer more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * HFAC-Led Foreign Military Sales Reforms Pass in the NDAA Today, the House passed key measures spearheaded by the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Foreign Military Sales Task Force to improve the foreign arms sales process and strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base as part of this year's National Defense Authorization Act. The legi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Provision Allowing Unchecked DHS Surveillance Slipped into NDAA Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement opposing the Trump Administration's counterdrone proposal being slipped in the National Defense  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan Champions Key Reforms and Readiness Investments in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, successfully secured 40 priorities in the bipartisan, bicameral compromise of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorizatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Gulf of America Lease a Win for American Energy Dominance Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the successful first Gulf of America oil and gas lease sale under the Working Families Tax Cut law. House Committee on Natural Resources members issued the following statements in response: "Since day one, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH PRAISES CONFIRMATION OF OXFORD'S JAMES MAXWELL TO SERVE ON U.S. DISTRICT COURT * Maxwell's Confirmation Represents Second Mississippi Trump Judicial Pick Confirmed on Tuesday WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement marking the Senate confirmation of Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James D. Maxwell II of Oxford to serve as  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH VOTES WITH SENATE TO CONFIRM CHAMBERLIN AS U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE * Chamberlin Confirmation the First of Two Mississippi Judgeships the Senate Will Consider this Week WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the 51-46 vote in the U.S. Senate to confirm Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Chamberlin of Her more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: GOP senator pitches 'Black Friday' Obamacare fix that bridges Democrat, Republican demands * Washington - This week, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), sat down with Fox News Digital to discuss 'The Marshall Plan,' a comprehensive healthcare package designed to repair the failures of the Affordable Care Act and deliver meaningful solutions to America's healthcare crisis. Unlike  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Pressley Convenes Freed Allston Car Wash Workers and Families Harmed by ICE Raid * Congresswoman Reaffirms Support for Immigrant Neighbors, Welcomes Home Allston Car Wash Workers Unlawfully Detained Press Conference (YouTube) | Photos (Dropbox) BOSTON - Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) convened and welcomed home the workers and families impacted by the cruel and unlawful ICE raid at more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Markey Slams Trump Administration's Cuts to Special Education * Watch: Senator Markey celebrates 50 th anniversary of IDEA, decries Trump cuts to special education programs at Department of Education Washington (December 9, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) on Thursday delivered floor remarks to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities E more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Vote Against Massive Pentagon Budget * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "As families across this country struggle to keep food on the table and are facing health care premiums that will be doubling or even tripling in the coming days, Republicans are s more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson's Bipartisan Digital Permitting Bill Passes U.S. House * Washington, D.C. - Today, the ePermit Act, led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Scott Peters (D-CA) passed the House unanimously. The ePermit Act will codify President Trump's Action Plan (link is external) to modernize permitting technology across the federal government, reducing processing time for National Env more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Statement on Republicans Stripping Afghan Relocation Legislation from NDAA, Betraying Our Afghan Allies * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, released the following statement after Republicans stripped her bipartisan provision codifying the Office of the Coordina more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes for National Defense Authorization Act, supports pay raise for service members * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual comprehensive package of legislation that supports American defense and military service members. The FY2026 NDAA includes a 3.8% pay raise for all service members, supp more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Leads Members of Congress in Letter Urging Trump Administration Reverse Termination of Burma TPS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) led fellow Members of Congress in sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State urging the Trump administration to reverse its recent decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Challenges Secretary of Defense Hegseth for 'G2' Label That Treats the CCP as a Co-Equal Power Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen Releases Statement on Defense Policy Bill Vote * Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bipartisan NDAA passed the House by a final vote of 312 to 112 and now heads to the Senate for consideration. "I supported this year's NDAA because it includes provisions to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Blasts Ways and Means Committee Republicans for Continued Refusal to Act on 'DOGE' Data Meddling at Social Security * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee for their inaction on the ongoing data privacy issues at Social Security. In March, Ranking Member Larson introduced t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Votes to Secure America's Defense, Invest in U.S. Military Equipment, & Promote Peace Through Strength * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) released the following statement after voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: "I am proud to support this year's National Defense Authorization Act, which ensures our men and women in uniform have the tools, tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Champions Military, National Security, and Troops With Key FY26 NDAA Passage * Washington, D.C. - 12/10/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026). This bill puts forward more investment in lethality and efficiency for our military, prioritizes servicemembers and their families, and advances Preside more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Leader Jeffries Announces New House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the launch of a new House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy that will convene throughout 2026. The commission will develop policy expertise in partnershi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IN THIS COUNTRY IS VERY REAL AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW IT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he reiterated that while Donald Trump and Republicans claim the high cost of living is a hoax, Democrats will continue fighting to lower costs and fix the GOP heal more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IN THIS COUNTRY IS VERY REAL AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW IT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he reiterated that while Donald Trump and Republicans claim the high cost of living is a hoax, Democrats will continue fighting to lower costs and fix the GOP healthcare and affordability c more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Workplace Rights for Domestic Workers * Bill Would Guarantee Domestic Workers Basic Rights Like Overtime Pay, Time Off, Sick Leave, Meal and Rest Breaks, and Legal Protections from Harassment and Unsafe Working Conditions Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Representative Pramila Ja more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Statement on Final Passage of Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after S. 1071, which includes the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (link is external), passed the U.S. House of Representatives: "This year's NDAA reaffirms America's commitment to peace through strength while delivering critical  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * McBride Joins House Democratic Leadership to Sound Alarm on Affordability Crisis and Republicans' Refusal to Extend ACA Tax Credits * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) joined Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA), Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA), and fellow Democratic freshman Congressman Shomari Figures (D-AL) to spotlight the growing affordability crisis facing American more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Joins Rep. Nikema Williams to Introduce Resolution Declaring Abortion as a Human Right * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) to introduce a Congressional Resolution, along with 108 other members, affirming reproductive freedom as a human right. According to the UN Committee on Human Rights, parties to the In more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * McGovern Statement on International Human Rights Day * WASHINGTON Today, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Jim McGovern (D-MA), released the following statement marking International Human Rights Day: "On International Human Rights Day, we mark the 77th anniversary of the U.N. General Assembly's proclamation of the Universal more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer Secures Big Wins for Indiana's 8th Congressional District, Supporting Local Defense Jobs and America's National Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) released the following statement following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of FY2026 in the House of Representatives: " The passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act is a maj more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Secures Pay Raise for Troops, Strengthens U.S. Defense * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) voted today to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), landmark legislation that supports President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda, delivers critical investments in national security, and protects Iowa's defense workforce.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * New Report from Senator Warren's Office Reveals Trump Administration Siphoned At Least $2 Billion from Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative John Garamendi (D-Calif.) released a new report detailing the Trump administration's diversion of funds and resources from the Department of Defense (DoD) to the Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * On International Human Rights Day, Senator Markey Reintroduces Legislation Recommitting U.S. to Global Defense of LGBTQ+ Communities * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (December 10, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today reintroduced the International Human Rights Defense Act, legislation that would direct the State Department to monitor and respond to violence against LGBTQ+ people  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Republicans for Putting Corporate Profits Over People at Environment Markup of Seven Bills Gutting the Clean Air Act Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Environment Subcommittee markup of seven bills gutting the Clean  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Pallone Leads Opposition on House Floor to Legislation Raising Americans' Power Bills by Waging War on Clean, Affordable Sources of Energy Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to H.R. 3628, legislation that attacks more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Bean, Colleagues Move to Fix Obamacare's Failures with Health Freedom Accounts * WASHINGTON, D.C. As first reported in Breitbart, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) and Rep. Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced the House companion to Senator Rick Scott's (R-FL) More Affordable Care Act (MACA) today. Through four critical reforms, this comprehensive health care legislation offers a simple prescription for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Announces $12 Billion in New Support for American Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) welcomed the Trump Administration's announcement of $12 billion in new relief for American farmers (link is external), including $11 billion through the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. This targeted relief will support Iowa's producers, particul more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Adams Opening Remarks at HEWD Subcommittee Hearing on Learning and Employment Records Ranking Member Alma S. Adams (NC-12), Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "Building A Talent Marketplac more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement at Member Day Hearing Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled "Member Day." Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] I want to thank the Members for being here today to tes more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement at Joint Subcommittee Hearing on the Republican Health Care Affordability Crisis Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a joint subcommittee hearing on how millions of Americans are facing skyrocketi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Responds to HUD Backing Off Harmful Cuts to Homelessness Programs Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued this statement following reports that the Trump Administration has temporarily withdrawn its dangerous plan to slash fu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "The Stakes Are Too High, The Risks Too Great, And the Consequences Too Real to Hand This Technology Over to Big Tech Billionaires with No Guardrails and No Accountability" Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the foll more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Joint Subcommittee Hearing on the Republican Health Care Affordability Crisis Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a joint subcommittee hearing on how millions of Americans are facing skyrocketing health care costs be more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Ross' Opening Statement at Hearing on The Genesis Mission Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee hearing titled, The Genesis Mission: Prioritizing American Science and Technology Leadership Power. Ranking Member Deborah Ross' (D-NC more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Hearing on Arms Race 2.0 Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing, "Arms Race 2.0." In her remarks, Ranking Member Shaheen underscored the need for a strong commitm more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Pushes Back on President Trump's Attacks on U.S. Allies Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's recent interview in which he denigrated European leaders and cast doubt on t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Congressional Colleagues Warn Trump's U-Turn on AI Chip Sales to China is a "Colossal Economic and National Security Failure" * WASHINGTON, DC In a potentially significant blow to U.S. national security, President Trump announced that his Administration is reversing course and will greenlight the sale of NVIDIA's powerful H200 chips to China, the second most powerful chip it currently produ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Files Resolution to Impeach President Trump for Abuse of Power and Incitement of Violence and Death Threats Against Lawmakers and Federal Judges * (Washington, D.C.) On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, I filed H.Res.939, to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States. This resolution asserts that President Trump is an abuser of presidential power who, if left in office, will conti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Crane Helps Deliver Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools Program * Last night, the House of Representatives passed a reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, which was supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). The three-year extension now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature. This guarantees funding in rural jurisdictions for schools and other essential services without solel more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Votes for National Defense Authorization Act with Pay Raise for our Troops * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted to in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The National Defense Authorization Act focuses on reforming our nation's broken acquisition system, revitalize the defense industrial base, and help build the most c more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Chairs Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Obamacare Subsidy Fraud * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Oversight titled, "Fighting Obamacare Subsidy Fraud: Is the Administrative Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman Votes No on Blank Check to Trump Administration, Pentagon * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) voted against advancing the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House. In addition to exceeding the overall budget by $8 billion and promoting a series of harmful provisions, the legislation lacks any substantial guardrails more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Celebrates Final House Passage of FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) celebrated final House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA). The bill is expected to soon be passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Donald J. Trump. Rep. Jackson is proud to have secured big wins for Texas' Thirteenth Congressional Dis more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Juan Vargas, Sen. Adam Schiff Introduce Bill to Prevent Inexperienced Temporary Immigration Judge Appointments, Close Loopholes Exploited by Trump Administration * WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) introduced the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, legislation to prevent inexperienced temporary immigration judge appointments in light of the Trump Administration's abu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McBride Sounds Alarm on Rising Costs for Delaware Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. Delaware's Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) delivered a speech (link is external) on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives highlighting the growing financial strain Delaware families are experiencing at the grocery store and urging Congress to take meaningful action to lower costs. Her remarks underscored  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McGuire Votes for Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 on the House Floor. "As a Navy SEAL veteran, I am pleased to see the House pass the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This year's NDAA advance more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Secures Big Wins in FY26 NDAA, Applauds House Passage * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted to pass the final version of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - the annual legislative vehicle that authorizes the policies, programs, and spending for the Department of War. Rep. Pfluger secured major wins in this year's bill, delivering for both Te more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy's Statement After Voting Against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement Wednesday evening after voting against the House passed conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) secured major victories that move the Pentagon in the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against FY26 NDAA * After voting against the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Rep. Sara Jacobs released the following statement: "It's actually disgusting that Congress is authorizing a $901 billion budget for the Pentagon when American families are working double shifts and saving every last penny to afford their basic needs. Frankly, this bill fails to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Votes to Support President Trump's Peace through Strength Policies in NDAA * WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA). This legislation authorizes full funding for America's national defense, improves servicemember quality of life, enhances military readiness, and supports the Trump Administr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes "YES" to Pass FY2026, DRONE Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting "YES" to pass S.1071, the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, which included H.R. 1058, the Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation Congressman Nehls champ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster: FY26 NDAA Delivers on Peace Through Strength * Washington, D.C. Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA), legislation that invests in U.S. military capabilities, supports American servicemembers and their families, and restores the military's focus. "I voted to ensure America's Armed Forces rem more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Statement on FY26 NDAA House Passage * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "As our country faces growing threats worldwide, it is important that we ensure the men and women who defend our nation in uniform have the resources more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez: Republicans' defense bill pushes harmful agenda * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026: "The NDAA should be a bipartisan bill focused on strengthening our national defense and supporting our brave servicemembers. While the bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Sanders, HELP Committee Democrats Call on Cassidy to Hold Hearing on Trump's Efforts to Dismantle Education Department Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), along with all HELP Committee Democrats, today called on Chairman Bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Sanders, HELP Committee Democrats Call on Cassidy to Hold Hearing on Trump's Efforts to Dismantle Education Department Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), along with all HELP Committee Democrats, today called on Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) to hold an immediate oversight hearing with Education Secret more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: First Working Families Tax Cut Lease Sale is a Win for Louisiana * JEFFERSON, LA. Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the first Working Families Tax Cut lease sale in the Gulf of America was held on Wednesday: "It's a great day for American energy independence! With this first Working Families Tax Cut lease sale in the Gulf of Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House GOP Working to Cut Costs, Lower Premiums * 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.), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) to discuss House Republicans' work to lower prices, boost the economy, lower health care premiums, and provide  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House GOP Working to Cut Costs, Lower Premiums * 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.), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) to discuss House Republicans' work to lower prices, boost the economy, lower health care premiums, and provide  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott's More Affordable Care Act to Fix Obamacare Gains Additional Senate Support with Sens. Mike Lee, Cynthia Lummis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the support of Senators Mike Lee and Cynthia Lummis on his More Affordable Care Act, to fix the failures of Obamacare and drive down costs for American families. Congressman August Pfluger, chairman of the Republican St more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Wicker Statement on Justices Chamberlin and Maxwell's Confirmation to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi * WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Justices Robert "Bobby" Chamberlin and James "Jimmy" Maxwell to be Judges on the United States District Court for the Northern District more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Push Back Against FBI, DOJ Investigation Threats Into Six Members Of Congress * December 10, 2025 FBI political leadership is reportedly pressuring the Washington Field Office to open a seditious conspiracy investigation into Senators Kelly and Slotkin, Representatives Goodlander, Crow, Deluzio, and Houlahan WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Push Back Against FBI, DOJ Investigation Threats Into Six Members Of Congress FBI political leadership is reportedly pressuring the Washington Field Office to open a seditious conspiracy investigation into Senators Kelly and Slotkin, Representatives Goodlander, Crow, Deluzio, and Houlahan * U.S. Senate Democratic Whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hoeven: Trump Administration Fighting for U.S. Agriculture Producers * WASHINGTON - In a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined how the Trump administration is fighting on behalf of U.S. farmers and ranchers to open new markets and secure better trade deals for the long-term. Hoeven s more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Grills Trump's Trade Representative Over Administration's Reckless Tariffs Driving Up Prices, Devastating Small Businesses * Murray raises example of Tacoma-made Almond Roca while pressing Trump administration on effect of trade war on American businesses Senator Murray has been outspoken about the harm Trump's tariffs are causing in WAone of the most trade-dependent states in the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Warren Statement on FDIC Chairman Hill Confirmation Vote U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on Travis Hill ahead of his confirmation vote on the Senate floor to be Chairman of the Federal Deposit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Warren Statement on Upcoming FOMC Decision United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement: "The Fed is in an unprecedented bind. Donald Trump's chaotic tariffs and failed economic policies are hamme more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester, Merkley, Warnock Introduce Bill to Repair Infrastructure, Bridge Communities U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced the Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient (REPAIR) Infrastructure Program Act. The bill would reauthorize and expand the U.S. Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Simpson and Fulcher Applaud Passage of SRS Solution for Idaho Counties * WASHINGTON Today, the United States House of Representatives passed an effort to fix Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payment allocations. The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 would reauthorize the United States Forest Service's Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS) through Fiscal Year 2026 and provid more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith amendment to probe whether the U.S. military weaponized ticks with Lyme disease now on its way to President Trump's desk Major 2026 defense bill includes Smith amendment to combat Lyme * A critical amendment authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to investigate whether the U.S. military weaponized ticks with Lyme disease has been included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Ye more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Smith on Interest Rate Announcement: Lower Rates Support Affordability, More Investment, Bigger Paychecks Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its decision to lower the benchmark rate by 25 basis points: "President Trump is right to contin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Huizenga Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on The U.S. India Strategic Partnership Today, House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled "The U.S. India Strategic Par more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Advances Key Louisiana Defense Provisions in FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON Today, Speaker Johnson commended House passage of S. 1017, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA). This annual legislation includes major priorities for the Louisiana military community, particularly Barksdale Air Force Base and Air Force Global Strike Command, Fort Polk and the Joi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson, Congressional Leaders Host Capitol Menorah Lighting * WASHINGTON This afternoon, Speaker Johnson, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries hosted the third annual Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony to commemorate upcoming the eight-day festival of Hanukkah. Reps. Craig Goldman and Randy Fine and Rabbi Levi Shemtov joined Congressional leader more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Secures Defense Wins for the North Country in NDAA, Passes Provision to Root out Deep State's Illegal Weaponization * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership and a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today voted to pass the final version of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Improving Servicemember Quality of Life and Modernizing Defense Acquisition House Republicans are implementing President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda, restoring our fighting force to greatness, deterring our adversaries, and ensuring our national security. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Statement on Passage of Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson issued the following statement after the House passed the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 : "Today's House passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 is a major victory for communities settled in an around more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Supports Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. Rep. Thompson released the following statement upon passage of the package: "This year's National Defense Authorization Act makes a generational investment in America's nat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Chairs Hearing on Advancing Workforce Development, Underscores Wins for Apprenticeships in OBBB * WASHINGTON - Today, as Chairman of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Education and the American Family, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) led a hearing focusing on workforce development in the modern era. Two witnesses from Alabama participated in the hearing and offered solutions to mee more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Velazquez Highlights Challenges Facing Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Today, the House Committee on Small Business held a full committee hearing focused on how federal programs can better support veteran entrepreneurs as they transition from military service to small business ownership. During the hearing, Ranking Member N more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Blumenthal: Watch These Videos of DHS Agents and "Ask Whether that's the America that You Know" * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), delivered an opening statement at a bicameral public forum to receive testimony ( available here ) from five Americans who were unconstitutiona more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Wyden, Sanders, Gillibrand Press Social Security Head on Plan to Slash Field Office Visits * Lawmakers raise alarm about whether Trump Administration is seeking to "quietly kill field offices," implement backdoor benefits cuts "[Y]ou seem to have adopted a slash-first, think-later approach to "modernizing" SSA, and beneficiaries will pay the price." Text of Letter (PDF) Washi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Condemns Trump DHS' Unconstitutional Arrests of U.S. Citizens * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined a bicameral spotlight forum to denounce the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) unlawful arrests of U.S. citizens. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Urges Republicans to Put Politics Aside, Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits * "In this building, maybe it's about the politics, but in the real world and in Georgia, this is life or death," Sen. Ossoff said In June, Sen. Ossoff offered an amendment This is an external link to the Trump budget bill to extend key Affordable Care Act tax credits, but Republicans blocked Sen. Ossof more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Leads Hearing on Addressing Inequity in Music Royalties, Calls Out Trump Administration's Reported Plans to Target California and Other States with AI Guardrails * Schiff: "The challenges posed by AI to copyright and to creators' livelihoods demand thoughtful legislation - not overreach, and we must not preempt the important work that's going on." Washington, D.C. - Today, top  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ways and Means Advances America's Strategic Interests in Africa and Haiti, Expands Medicare Coverage, Fights Fraud, Strengthens Taxpayer Rights Today, the Ways and Means Committee approved nine bipartisan bills touching on trade, health care, Social Security, and tax administration that will: * Continue the African Growth and Opportun more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Calls on Noem to Release Full Report from FEMA Review Council * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a leader in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reform efforts, today called on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to release the FEMA Review Council's full, unaltered report ahead of the Council's final meeting. According to reports, Secretary Noe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Welcomes Winooski School District Superintendent Chavarria to Bicameral Forum on Trump's Detention of U.S. Citizens * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, this week introduced Vermont's Wilmer Chavarria, Superintendent of the Winooski School District, during a bicameral forum focused on the Trump Administration's cruel and inhumane mass de more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Votes to Pass Final FY26 NDAA, Raising Pay for Troops and Bolstering National Security * WASHINGTON, D.C.December 10, 2025... Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. The annual legislation authorizes $900.6 billion to improve servicemember quality of life, secure our borders, bolster our defense systems and equipmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Objects to Bill That Would Threaten Encryption, Calls for New Resources to Crack Down on Predators Online * As prepared for delivery I don't often disagree with my colleague from Illinois, and I very much share the stated goals of the STOP CSAM Act. Child sexual abuse material is a toxic plague on the internet. There are real victims who need support, and criminals who need to be hunted down and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Airline Passengers from Flight Cancellation and Delay Fees * Legislation follows the Trump administration's move to roll back a Biden-era rule that protected consumers and held airlines accountable Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he has joined colleagues in introducinglegislation that would protect travelers by requiring airlines  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today applauded the House passage of his bipartisan legislation introduced with Senators Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and James Risch, R-Idaho, to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program and ensure rural, forested communities  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today applauded the House passage of his bipartisan legislation introduced with Senators Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and James Risch, R-Idaho, to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program and ensure rural, forested communities acr more PR