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Ahead of FSOC Meeting, Warren Presses Bessent on FSOC "Actively Sabotaging Its Own Authorities" (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of FSOC Meeting, Warren Presses Bessent on FSOC "Actively Sabotaging Its Own Authorities"
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chair of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) Scott Bessent, ahead of the latest FSOC meeting deta more PR
Ahead Of The Senate's ACA Tax Credit Vote, Durbin Joins Spotlight Forum Highlighting The Importance Of The ACA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ahead Of The Senate's ACA Tax Credit Vote, Durbin Joins Spotlight Forum Highlighting The Importance Of The ACA
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December 10, 2025
During his remarks, Durbin highlighted how the ACA addressed addiction treatment and mental health services
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today participated in a spotlight forum hosted by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Mark Warner (D-VA) focused on the need to extend the more PR
Ahead Of Vote To Preserve Subsidies That Help Millions Of New Yorkers Afford Health Care, Gillibrand Demands That Republicans Support A Three-Year Extension Of ACA Tax Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ahead Of Vote To Preserve Subsidies That Help Millions Of New Yorkers Afford Health Care, Gillibrand Demands That Republicans Support A Three-Year Extension Of ACA Tax Credits
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As Many As 1.7 Million New Yorkers Could See Their Health Care Costs Skyrocket in the New Year if Subsidies Are Not Extended on Thursday
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that her Republican colleagues vote to e more PR
AI Caucus Co-Chair Beyer Response To Trump's AI Order (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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AI Caucus Co-Chair Beyer Response To Trump's AI Order
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, today issued the following statement on President Trump's executive order targeting state regulations on artificial intelligence:
"President Trump's AI order is an attempt to kill responsible safety reforms passed by states, which would create a lawless Wild West environment for AI companies more PR
American Families Have Already Paid Nearly $1,200 Each in Tariff Costs Since Trump Entered Office (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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American Families Have Already Paid Nearly $1,200 Each in Tariff Costs Since Trump Entered Office
The Joint Economic Committee - Minority today released a new report estimating that American families have already paid nearly $1,200 each in tariff costs since President Trump took office. Combining Treasury Department data on the amount of tariff revenue collected across the first more PR
Amid Historic Layoffs Surge, Rep. Foushee Releases Report on AI's Impact on American Jobs and Demands Clarity from Industry Leaders (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Amid Historic Layoffs Surge, Rep. Foushee Releases Report on AI's Impact on American Jobs and Demands Clarity from Industry Leaders
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WASHINGTON, DC (December 11, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Co-Chair of the House Democrat Commission on AI and Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, released a report and launched an investigation emphasizing the urgent need for transparency and g more PR
Amid Surge In ICE Hiring, Durbin Remarks On Low Standards Of ICE Recruits Who Have Failed Drug Tests, Have Pending Criminal Charges, And More (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Amid Surge In ICE Hiring, Durbin Remarks On Low Standards Of ICE Recruits Who Have Failed Drug Tests, Have Pending Criminal Charges, And More
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December 10, 2025
In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin again denounced President Trump's so-called "Operation Midway Blitz" and called on his Republican colleagues to stand up against the President's cruel mass deportation scheme
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Rank more PR
Ansari Stands Fiercely in Support of Afghan Asylum Seekers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari Stands Fiercely in Support of Afghan Asylum Seekers
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WASHINGTON - This week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning the Trump Administration's calls for sweeping immigration restrictions from asylum seekers from Afghanistan, the suspension of lawful admissions, and even the illegal denaturalization of American citizens.
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Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Secures Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Secures Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base
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Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $900.6 billion to strengthen America's military and advance President Trump's national security priorities, while securing $120 million for Dyess Air Force Base - the largest authorized investment in more PR
At Hearing on FISA, Democrats and Republicans Agree on Urgent Need for Reforms to Protect Americans' Privacy Rights and Civil Libertie (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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At Hearing on FISA, Democrats and Republicans Agree on Urgent Need for Reforms to Protect Americans' Privacy Rights and Civil Libertie
Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, led Committee Democrats in examining how more protections are needed to ensure Americans' privacy against unlawful government searches.
The hearing included testimony f more PR
Bacon Praises Passage of FY26 Defense Policy Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Bacon Praises Passage of FY26 Defense Policy Bill
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Washington - Yesterday, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Cyber, Information Technology and Innovation Subcommittee, voted with his House colleagues to support final passage of S.1071, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan majority of 312 to 112, and is now headed to the Sena more PR
Barrett Aviation Safety Legislation, Other Key Priorities Move Closer To Becoming Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Aviation Safety Legislation, Other Key Priorities Move Closer To Becoming Law
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Washington, D.C. Tonight, the House of Representatives passed S. 1071 (link is external), the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bipartisan defense package includes Congressman Tom Barrett's (MI-07) Military Helicopter Training Safety Act ( H.R. 1898 (link is external) ), as well as provisions he fought for and secured to suppor more PR
Bell Secures Major Wins and Millions in Critical Funding for St. Louis (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Bell Secures Major Wins and Millions in Critical Funding for St. Louis
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Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) voted YES on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The bipartisan legislation specifies the annual budget and expenditures of the U.S. Department of Defense and included critical investment in the St. Louis defense workforce, a 3.8% raise for servicemembers, support for our allies abroad, and mu more PR
Bennet Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after voting to not advance the National Defense Authorization Act:
"Today, I voted no on advancing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Over the last several months, we have witnessed President Trump deploy U.S. troops into American citi more PR
Bennet Statement on Vote to Extend Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on Vote to Extend Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits
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Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement following the Senate's vote on a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits:
"Today, Republicans blocked a chance to prevent a looming health care crisis and extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits before they expire in just three weeks. As a result, 2 more PR
Bennet, Neguse Celebrate Final Passage of Bill to Reauthorize Rural Schools Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Neguse Celebrate Final Passage of Bill to Reauthorize Rural Schools Program
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Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse celebrated the final passage of their Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act to reauthorize the bipartisan Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. The SRS program provides vital funds to rural and mountain communities that are home to federal lands, which are tax- more PR
Bennet, Schiff, Wyden Demand Answers from USFS on Stalled Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Schiff, Wyden Demand Answers from USFS on Stalled Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects
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Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, and Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to United States Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz demanding information on the number of hazardous fuels projects that have completed environmental reviews pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act more PR
Bice Supports Passage of NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Bice Supports Passage of NDAA
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Washington, D.C.- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation fulfills an agenda of "Peace Through Strength" and builds off last-year's work which focused on improving the quality of life for our service members. It also reorients our military towards its core mission, being a lethal and effective fighting force that can protect our nation. T more PR
Booker Statement on Congressional Republicans Refusal to Extend ACA Subsidies (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement on Congressional Republicans Refusal to Extend ACA Subsidies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after Republicans blocked a bill that would lower health care costs for millions of Americans:
"Since the beginning of this year, President Trump and Republicans have launched an all-out assault on Americans' health care that has led to spiking prices and a health care affordabili more PR
BREAKING: House Passes Goodlander-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Collective Bargaining for Federal Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: House Passes Goodlander-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Collective Bargaining for Federal Workers
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Washington, D.C. Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Protect America's Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander to protect New Hampshire's federal workers. This bill will repeal President Trump's March 27, 2025, Executive Order that sought to end collec more PR
Brown Condemns Trump Commerce Department Funding Freeze for Ohio Manufacturing, Demands Immediate Answers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Condemns Trump Commerce Department Funding Freeze for Ohio Manufacturing, Demands Immediate Answers
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CLEVELAND, OH - Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) today issued a statement after learning the Trump Department of Commerce paused federal funding to Ohio's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) pending the results of a years-long audit. The unprecedented move threatens MEP centers across the state, including MAGNET (link is external) i more PR
Brownley Statement on Final Passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Conference Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley Statement on Final Passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Conference Agreement
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement on House passage of the final conference agreement for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
"The compromise legislation before the House was by no means perfect, but it was a bipartisan and commonsense bill that is essenti more PR
Cammack Secures Key Legislation to Strengthen National Guard Readiness in FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Cammack Secures Key Legislation to Strengthen National Guard Readiness in FY26 NDAA
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Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) released the following statement after House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), landmark legislation that advances President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda and delivers critical support to America's warfighters, military families, and defense industrial base. The legis more PR
Cantwell Joins Entire WA Delegation in Requesting Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Storms, Atmospheric Rivers Hitting Washington State (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Joins Entire WA Delegation in Requesting Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Storms, Atmospheric Rivers Hitting Washington State
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SEATTLE TIMES LIVE UPDATES: Skagit County officials ordered "GO NOW" evacuations for entire Skagit River valley 100-year floodplain; 100,000 people expected to be evacuated statewide; SEATTLE TIMES: 4 WA rivers might break major flooding records from atmospheric river
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, more PR
Cantwell Requests Oversight Hearing on the National Weather Service's Ongoing Weather Readiness, Staffing Challenges (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Requests Oversight Hearing on the National Weather Service's Ongoing Weather Readiness, Staffing Challenges
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"The American public depends on NWS's ability to deliver accurate, timely forecasts and warnings, especially as extreme storms, fires, and hurricanes become more frequent and severe."; A record-breaking atmospheric river flooding communities in the PNW highlights the urgent need for fully staffed weather offices
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Capito, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Rise from Trauma Act to Address Childhood Trauma (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Capito, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Rise from Trauma Act to Address Childhood Trauma
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase support for children who have been exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma, including witnessing community violence, parental addiction, or abuse. The Resilience Investment, Support, and Ex more PR
Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on the Future of Organ Network, Strengthening Patients' Access to Lifesaving Organs (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on the Future of Organ Network, Strengthening Patients' Access to Lifesaving Organs
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 the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and improving acc more PR
Chairman Comer Slams Democrats' Pro-Union Boss Bill Blocking Trump's Workforce Accountability Reforms (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Chairman Comer Slams Democrats' Pro-Union Boss Bill Blocking Trump's Workforce Accountability Reforms
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today criticized Democrats for seeking to advance H.R. 2550, a pro-union boss bill that would prevent President Donald Trump from carrying out his agenda to bring federal workers back to th more PR
Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing. Witnesses included Frank Weiland to be assistant secretary of State for international narcotics and law enforcement affairs, Jennifer Wicks McNamara to be ambassador more PR
Committee Advances Education Bills Intended to Improve Transparency and Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Committee Advances Education Bills Intended to Improve Transparency and Access
Today, the Committee passed a series of bills that aim improve access and transparency in higher education.
"We are all aware of the polls that show that many believe that college is not worth the cost. The solution should not be to ignore that fact. We should make college more affordable more PR
Congress Flood's Bipartisan Bill Making Accredited Investor Status Merit-Based Included in House-Passed INVEST Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Congress Flood's Bipartisan Bill Making Accredited Investor Status Merit-Based Included in House-Passed INVEST Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "INVEST Act." The bill is a package of various measures, including U.S. Congressman Mike Flood's "Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act." Congressman Flood issued the following statement after the INVEST Act's passage.
"The INVEST Act is a bipartisan bill that more PR
CONGRESSMAN CLEO FIELDS CONDEMNS "CATAHOULA CRUNCH" IMMIGRATION RAIDS IN LOUISIANA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN CLEO FIELDS CONDEMNS "CATAHOULA CRUNCH" IMMIGRATION RAIDS IN LOUISIANA
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Baton Rouge - Today, Congressman Fields stated that he strongly condemns the Trump Administration's recent overreaching immigration raids in Louisiana known as the "Catahoula Crunch."
There have been multiple reports of American citizens and protected status immigrants being unlawfully and forcefully detained without due process across the state of Louisiana. Th more PR
Congressman Cohen Calls Trump's National Security Strategy "Disastrous" (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Calls Trump's National Security Strategy "Disastrous"
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The document "saves its harshest criticisms for our allies"
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the House Ranking Member of the Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe, today went to the House floor to denounce the Trump administration's recently published National Security Strategy. In his remarks, he said in part:
"At the end of last week, President more PR
Congressman Rogers Votes for National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rogers Votes for National Defense Authorization Act
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Includes nearly $97 million for Kentucky military projects
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026, providing $900 billion for national defense programs and advancing President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda. It authorizes nearly $97 million for three projects in Kentucky, including aviation su more PR
Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Fund the Military and Recognize the Lumbee Tribe in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Fund the Military and Recognize the Lumbee Tribe in FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), annual bipartisan legislation that sets military policy and authorizes funding for the Department of War (DoW) and other national security programs.
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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released a statement following her vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"The annual National Defense Authorization Act has always been the product of serious bipartisan negotiation, leading to a bill that prioritizes our service members, their families, and our national de more PR
Congresswoman Hayes Votes NO on FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Hayes Votes NO on FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after voting NO on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes $900 billion for the Department of Defense, National Nuclear Security Agency and other related national security agencies-this is $8 bill more PR
Congresswoman Luz Rivas' Statement on Reseda High School Student Being Reunited with Family (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas' Statement on Reseda High School Student Being Reunited with Family
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement regarding Benjamin Guerrero-Cruz, a senior at Reseda High School, who was abducted by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in August, and now reunited with his family after being detained at the Adelanto Detention Center:
"I am beyond relieved to see Benjamin Guerrero more PR
Congresswoman Ramirez Takes First Step Towards Impeachment of DHS Secretary Noem (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ramirez Takes First Step Towards Impeachment of DHS Secretary Noem
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Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) requested that the House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin conduct a complete investigation into the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's unlawful and potentially impeachable actions.
"Secretary Noem, you have misused resources appropriated by Congress and more PR
Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Pass FY26 NDAA, Securing Major Wins for Upstate New York's Military Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Pass FY26 NDAA, Securing Major Wins for Upstate New York's Military Communities
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Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), landmark legislation that strengthens America's national defense, advances President Trump's peace through strength agenda, and secures critical investments for Upstate New York's servicemembers, bas more PR
Cornyn, Cruz Praise Committee Passage of Nicholas Ganjei to be District Judge for the Southern District of Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Cruz Praise Committee Passage of Nicholas Ganjei to be District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved President Trump's nomination of Nicholas Ganjei to be the District Judge for the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division:
"Texas deserves highly qualified individuals who will uphold our more PR
Cortez Masto Joins Rosen Push to Overturn Trump Rule Rescinding Automatic Work Permit Renewal (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Joins Rosen Push to Overturn Trump Rule Rescinding Automatic Work Permit Renewal
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Work Permits Allow Immigrants with Legal Status to Work, but Long USCIS Processing Times are Placing U.S. Employers and Workers at Risk
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sponsored a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution to overturn a recent Trump Administration rule that ends automatic extensions of wor more PR
Cramer to Host Trump Administration Officials for First in Nation WOTUS Listening Session (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Cramer to Host Trump Administration Officials for First in Nation WOTUS Listening Session
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced a proposed rule, Updated Definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The proposed rule clarifies definitions after the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. EPA limited the federal government's jurisdiction over water accord more PR
DeLauro Statement on Senate Action on Republican Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Statement on Senate Action on Republican Health Care Crisis
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Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement after Senate Republicans blocked a proposal that would provide a three year extension of expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies that help millions of Americans keep their health care costs down:
"I am angered that only four Senate Republicans had the basic decency to join all Senate Democrats in adva more PR
Downing, Daines Bill to Unlock Montana Mining Signed into Law by President Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Troy Downing, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Downing, Daines Bill to Unlock Montana Mining Signed into Law by President Trump
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today announced that President Trump signed their bill that unlocks Eastern Montana mining into law. The bill removes the harmful Biden-era Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which will further help unleash Made-In-Montana ene more PR
Duckworth-Secured Hearing on Domestic Deployments Exposes Three Damning Revelations from Top Trump Defense Officials (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth-Secured Hearing on Domestic Deployments Exposes Three Damning Revelations from Top Trump Defense Officials
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December 11, 2025
In first Senate hearing on Trump's illegal deployments, Duckworth warned that Trump's continued misuse of the military in our communities risks making Americans fear, rather than respect, our troops
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At this morning's U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, combat Veteran a more PR
Durbin Condemns President Trump's Racist Comments Towards Immigrants In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Condemns President Trump's Racist Comments Towards Immigrants In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting
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During his opening remarks, Durbin again called on DHS Secretary Noem to testify in front of the Committee, urged Chairman Grassley to consider a subpoena if she refuses to appear
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement duri more PR
Durbin Condemns President Trump's Racist Comments Towards Immigrants In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Durbin Condemns President Trump's Racist Comments Towards Immigrants In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting condemning the Trump Administration's failing immigration enforce more PR
Durbin Statement On Republicans Voting To Raise Health Insurance Premiums For Tens Of Millions Of Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On Republicans Voting To Raise Health Insurance Premiums For Tens Of Millions Of Americans
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December 11, 2025
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after Senate Republicans rejected Senate Democrats' proposal to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits to ensure millions of Americans could continue to afford their health care plans in 2026:
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Fedorchak joins President Trump at the White House for bill signing (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak joins President Trump at the White House for bill signing
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Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined President Trump at the White House today for the signing of her joint resolution, H.J. Res. 105, to overturn the Biden administration's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota.
"The Biden administration failed to recognize North Dakota's record of responsible energy deve more PR
Final National Defense Bill Provides Long-Overdue Check to Trump Budget and Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Final National Defense Bill Provides Long-Overdue Check to Trump Budget and Policies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to pass the final FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This marks the 65th consecutive year the House has passed the annual defense bill. To watch Courtney's floor speech in support of the bill, click here (link is exte more PR
Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill to Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights Clears Key House Hurdle, Teeing Up Final Votes Tomorrow (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill to Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights Clears Key House Hurdle, Teeing Up Final Votes Tomorrow
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House approves Motion to Discharge after months of broad coalition-building
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance the Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA), bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to res more PR
Franklin Commends USDA Decision To Provide $1 Billion In Bridge Support For Specialty Crops (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Franklin Commends USDA Decision To Provide $1 Billion In Bridge Support For Specialty Crops
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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that $1 billion in bridge support will be dedicated to specialty crop producers, a top request he recently led in a bipartisan letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
"Florida's specialty crop growers help feed America and support jobs across our stat more PR
Gallego Backs Bills to Promote Worker Safety and Rights During the Holiday Season (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego Backs Bills to Promote Worker Safety and Rights During the Holiday Season
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WASHINGTON - Ahead of the holiday season, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed two bills to protect workers' safety and right to organize.
Tomorrow, Senator Gallego will join union Starbucks baristas at the picket line in Gilbert, Arizona in solidarity with their ongoing strike against Starbucks' union busting and the company's failure to finalize a first union co more PR
Gallego Backs Legislation to Codify Fee-Free Days of Public Service on Federal Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego Backs Legislation to Codify Fee-Free Days of Public Service on Federal Lands
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Last Week, Donald Trump Removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from List of Fee-Free Days, Included His Birthday Instead
WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backs the Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act to codify six days where visitors to National Parks and other federal lands can enter free-of-charge. This legislation would dir more PR
Gallego, Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize HPAI Poultry Vaccine Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego, Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize HPAI Poultry Vaccine Strategy
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WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and 22 Senate colleagues urged Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to move forward with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) avian flu vaccine strategy for poultry while encouraging a comprehensive, science-based approach.
Earlier this year, Hickman Family Farms, one of the largest egg producers in the country, lost ne more PR
Gillibrand Statement On Republicans' Refusal To Extend Enhanced ACA Tax Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Republicans' Refusal To Extend Enhanced ACA Tax Credits
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Today, after Senate Republicans blocked the Democratic plan to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for three years and lower health care costs for tens of millions of Americans, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement:
"America's economic crisis is about to get substantially worse. As families struggle with rising cost more PR
Golden's bill to restore federal workers' collective bargaining rights passes House in bipartisan 231-195 vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Golden's bill to restore federal workers' collective bargaining rights passes House in bipartisan 231-195 vote
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WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 231-195 to pass the Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA) (link is external), legislation by Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) to repeal a presidential executive order that stripped union rights from roughly 1 million federal workers.
Twenty Republican more PR
Goodlander, Pappas Join Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce Legislation to Make Healthcare More Affordable for Granite Staters (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander, Pappas Join Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce Legislation to Make Healthcare More Affordable for Granite Staters
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and Congressman Chris Pappas helped introduce the CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act, bipartisan legislation mirroring their landmark new plan to protect the healthcare that tens of thousands of Granite Staters rely on and address the root causes more PR
Guthrie Votes in Support of Final FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Guthrie Votes in Support of Final FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which advanced out of a conference committee between members of the House and Senate.
"I was proud to vote in favor of this NDAA, which secures a much-needed shift in America's military posture. more PR
Hawley Demands Answers from FDA Following Reports Agency Delayed Review of Mifepristone (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley Demands Answers from FDA Following Reports Agency Delayed Review of Mifepristone
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WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary following reports that he ordered the agency to delay a review of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone.
Senator Hawley wrote, "Six months ago, you told me you were "committed to conducting a review of mifepristone," the chemical more PR
Heinrich Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking ACA Tax Credit Extension & Raising Health Care Premiums on Thousands of New Mexicans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking ACA Tax Credit Extension & Raising Health Care Premiums on Thousands of New Mexicans
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WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked the Lower Health Care Costs Act, legislation led by Senate Democrats, which extends the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits through 2028. With Congressional Republicans and President T more PR
Heinrich, Lujan Slam Trump Administration for Latest Efforts to Dismantle the Department of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lujan Slam Trump Administration for Latest Efforts to Dismantle the Department of Education
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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 recent announcement that the Department of Education ha more PR
Hickenlooper Statement on FY26 NDAA Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Statement on FY26 NDAA Vote
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) with a 75-22 vote:
"Illegally deploying troops to cities. Deporting service members. Conducting illegal military operations. Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth continue to carry out their disastrous agenda domestically and a more PR
Hickenlooper Statement on Senate Republicans Vote Against Protecting Millions of Americans' Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Statement on Senate Republicans Vote Against Protecting Millions of Americans' Health Care
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Bill would extend tax credits that help 225,000 Coloradans afford health care
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked the Democratic proposal to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits to protect Americans' health care costs from skyrocketing.
"Once again, more PR
Hirono, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill to Reunite and Protect Immigrant Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill to Reunite and Protect Immigrant Families
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~ The Reuniting Families Act would reduce visa backlogs, boost efficiency across the immigration process, and ensure a fairer, more humane process for immigrant families ~
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced the Reuniting Families Act of 2025, legislation to strengthen protections for immigrant families and more PR
House Passes FY26 NDAA with Major Hampton Roads and Shipbuilding Priorities Secured by Kiggans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news:
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House Passes FY26 NDAA with Major Hampton Roads and Shipbuilding Priorities Secured by Kiggans
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Watch Rep. Kiggans' speech at the Leadership press conference here.
Washington, D.C. Today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) secured a number of wins for military families, shipyard workers, and Hampton Roads.
The FY26 NDAA autho more PR
Hudson Helps Secure Full Lumbee Recognition in Final NDAA: A Historic Win Decades in the Making (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Hudson Helps Secure Full Lumbee Recognition in Final NDAA: A Historic Win Decades in the Making
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) celebrates the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act inclusion of full federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe, correcting a nearly 70-year injustice and delivering one of the most significant milestones in the Tribe's modern history.
"For generations, the Lumbee people have fou more PR
Hudson Secures Final NDAA Wins for Fort Bragg, Military Families, and President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Hudson Secures Final NDAA Wins for Fort Bragg, Military Families, and President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) released the following statement after final passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (link is external), which now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law:
"As Fort Bragg's Congressman, I'm proud to deliver a de more PR
ICYMI: Heinrich Speaks at Semafor's Principals Event on Permitting Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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ICYMI: Heinrich Speaks at Semafor's Principals Event on Permitting Reform
Last night, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke at Semafor's Principals Live - Powering America's Future event in D.C. about permitting reform legislation in Congress.
During the fireside chat moderated more PR
ICYMI: Kelly Calls Out Pete Hegseth's Dangerous Hypocrisy (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Kelly Calls Out Pete Hegseth's Dangerous Hypocrisy
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"I don't think you can be more hypocritical than the two of these guys."
In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined CNN's Anderson Cooper 360deg and MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to call out Secretary Pete Hegseth's hypocrisy for attacking him for saying something Hegseth himself said just a few years ago.
Kelly also responded to questions about the latest more PR
Joint Leadership Statement on Motion to Table H.Res.939 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Joint Leadership Statement on Motion to Table H.Res.939
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement:
Donald Trump's out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Republicans have zero interest in holding this corrupt administration acco more PR
JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.939 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.939
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement:
Donald Trump's out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Republicans have zero interest in holding this corrup more PR
JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.939 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.939
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement:
Donald Trump's out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Republicans have zero interest in holding this corrupt administration accountab more PR
Kaine Statement on House Passage of Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on House Passage of Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, released the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"I'm glad that the House voted to pass this year's defense bill, which in more PR
Kelly Statement After Republicans Block Extension of Health Care Tax Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Statement After Republicans Block Extension of Health Care Tax Credits
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Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block an extension of the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, ensuring health care costs for millions of Americans to skyrocket starting January 1st:
"Today's vote came down to a simple choice: protect working families from skyrocketing health care costs or let premi more PR
King-Led Effort to Restore Transparency in Public Health Passes First Procedural Hurdle (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King-Led Effort to Restore Transparency in Public Health Passes First Procedural Hurdle
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) spoke on the Senate floor to restore transparency in public health via a congressional disapproval resolution. Senator King led the effort to reverse the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) April 2025 decision to halt public comment in a Senate procedure under the Congressional Review Act (CR more PR
LaHood Supports FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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LaHood Supports FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to fund and support our military, their families, and key national security priorities.
"The FY2026 NDAA strengthens our national security, gives the men and women serving our nation the resources they need, and enhances our ability to counter the ma more PR
Larson Votes to Consider Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald John Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Votes to Consider Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald John Trump
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to advance articles of impeachment against President Trump on the House floor.
"Today, I voted to consider articles of impeachment against the President of the United States after conferring with my colleague, Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, the most knowledgeable person on the subject matter. A lot more PR
Larson Votes to End Trump Union-Busting Spree, Restore Collective Bargaining Rights for Federal Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Votes to End Trump Union-Busting Spree, Restore Collective Bargaining Rights for Federal Workers
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Protect America's Workforce Act, legislation he cosponsored and moved to force a vote (link is external) on in the House, to reverse President Trump's illegal executive order (link is external) ending collective bargaining rights for federal workers. The President's execu more PR
Larson Votes to Give Troops a Pay Raise, Support Ukraine and NATO Allies, and Rein in Trump-Hegseth Pentagon Power Grab (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Votes to Give Troops a Pay Raise, Support Ukraine and NATO Allies, and Rein in Trump-Hegseth Pentagon Power Grab
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing a pay raise for troops, supporting Ukraine and NATO allies to counter Russian aggression, and repealing the outdated 1991 Gulf War and 2002 Iraq War authorizations.
"Today's vote was a win for ou more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AHEAD OF BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF PROTECT AMERICA'S WORKFORCE ACT (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AHEAD OF BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF PROTECT AMERICA'S WORKFORCE ACT
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in support of the Protect America's Workforce Act, emphasizing that Republicans have failed to deliver on their promises to deliver for working class Americans and that Democrats are committed to protecting their right to negotiate.
LEADER JEFFRIES : I more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AHEAD OF BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF PROTECT AMERICA'S WORKFORCE ACT (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AHEAD OF BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF PROTECT AMERICA'S WORKFORCE ACT
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in support of the Protect America's Workforce Act, emphasizing that Republicans have failed to deliver on their promises to deliver for working class Americans and that Democrats are committed to protecting their right to negotiate.
LEADER JEFFRIES : I rise today in strong suppo more PR
Lujan, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Workplace Rights for Domestic Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Workplace Rights for Domestic Workers
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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 Jayapal (D-WA-07) reintroduced the Domestic Workers more PR
Malliotakis Leads Bipartisan Healthcare Legislation to Prevent Healthcare Premium Spikes (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis Leads Bipartisan Healthcare Legislation to Prevent Healthcare Premium Spikes
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(WASHINGTON, DC) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) introduced the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), Jared Golden (D-ME-2), Don Bacon (R-NE-2), Tom Suozzi (D-NY-3), Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-8), Don Davis (D-NC-1), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-3).
The temporary COVID-era Tax Credit is more PR
McBride Questions Under Secretary of Science on Trump's Disregard for Solar and Wind Technology (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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McBride Questions Under Secretary of Science on Trump's Disregard for Solar and Wind Technology
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) questioned Under Secretary for Science Dr. Dario Gil during a House Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing (link is external). McBride focused her remarks on the importance of science-driven policy, the elimination of wind and solar research in the President's Budget Request, and ri more PR
McClellan Statement on the FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Statement on the FY26 NDAA
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the House voted to advance the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA):
"While the FY26 NDAA is not a perfect bill and contains provisions I oppose, it represents a significant step forward in raising pay for service members; strengthening protections for civilian workers more PR
Moolenaar Secures Specialty Crop Funding in Agriculture Aid Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Moolenaar Secures Specialty Crop Funding in Agriculture Aid Package
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Congressman John Moolenaar secured $1 billion for specialty crop producers in President Trump's economic aid package for agriculture. The President announced (link is external) the aid in response to China's predatory trade practices that target American farmers.
"For months, I have worked closely with the administration to ensure specialty crops are included in this relief more PR
New Report from Rep. Garamendi and Sen. Warren Reveals Trump Admin. Took $2 Billion from Military for Immigration Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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New Report from Rep. Garamendi and Sen. Warren Reveals Trump Admin. Took $2 Billion from Military for Immigration Enforcement
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Cover Letter to the Pentagon (PDF) (link is external) | Text of Report (PDF) (link is external)
WASHINGTON, DC Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) released a new report (link is external) detailing the Trump administration's diversion of funds and resources from the Depar more PR
New Report from Senator Warren's Office Reveals Trump Administration Siphoned At Least $2 Billion from Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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New Report from Senator Warren's Office Reveals Trump Administration Siphoned At Least $2 Billion from Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement
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Pentagon's requested budget for 2026 indicates the Defense Department plans to spend at least $5 billion more for southern border operations alone
Warren: "It's an insult to our service members that Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem are using the defense budget as a slush fund for political stun more PR
Newhouse, WA Delegation Request Emergency Declaration Amid Severe Storms and Flooding (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Newhouse, WA Delegation Request Emergency Declaration Amid Severe Storms and Flooding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) joined his colleagues from the Washington State Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging approval of the State of Washington's request for an expedited Emergency Declaration amid dangerous storms and flooding across the state.
"This storm is threatening lives, property, more PR
NEWS: Schiff, Durbin Raise Concerns about Epstein Files Tampering, Demand Audit of DOJ's Handling of Files (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Schiff, Durbin Raise Concerns about Epstein Files Tampering, Demand Audit of DOJ's Handling of Files
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Judiciary Committee Democrats Press DOJ Inspector General for Records Ahead of December 19 Deadline
Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) requested an expedited independent review of the Department of Justice and Federal Bure more PR
Nomination of Judge Andrew Benson to Serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine Advances Out of Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Nomination of Judge Andrew Benson to Serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine Advances Out of Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nomination of Andrew Benson, an experienced Maine District Court Judge and former homicide prosecutor, to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine by a bipartisan vote of 19 to 3. His nomination now moves to t more PR
On Senate Floor, Warren Raises Concerns About Donald Trump's Potentially Muzzling Department of Justice on Risks of Sending H200 Chips to China (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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On Senate Floor, Warren Raises Concerns about Donald Trump's Potentially Muzzling Department of Justice on Risks of Sending H200 Chips to China
Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, raised concerns about Trump potentially muzzling his own Depart more PR
Padilla, Schiff, Warren, Garamendi Unveil Report Showing Trump Administration Siphoned At Least $2 Billion From Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff, Warren, Garamendi Unveil Report Showing Trump Administration Siphoned At Least $2 Billion From Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement
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Pentagon's requested budget for 2026 indicates the Defense Department plans to spend at least $5 billion more for southern border operations alone
Cover Letter to the Pentagon (PDF) | Text of Report (PDF)
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciar more PR
Pallone Announces Sea Bright, Edison Will Receive $50,000 in Funds For Firefighter Equipment and Training (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Announces Sea Bright, Edison Will Receive $50,000 in Funds For Firefighter Equipment and Training
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EDISON, N.J. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that the towns of Edison and Sea Bright will receive over $50,000 in federal funding to upgrade and modernize their firefighting equipment. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) funding grant, which more PR
Pallone Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Markup of 18 Bills to Protect Kids and Teens Online (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Markup of 18 Bills to Protect Kids and Teens Online
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade markup of 18 bills:
Today we are marking up eighteen bills intended to protect kids online. I share this incr more PR
Pappas Helps Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Helps Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights
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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) helped pass the Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA) (link is external), bipartisan legislation to repeal a presidential executive order that stripped union rights from roughly 1 million federal workers. Today's vote follows a bipartisan effort to build support for the legislation and to garner 218 signatures on a disch more PR
Pappas Secures Protections for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Military Pay Raise in NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Secures Protections for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Military Pay Raise in NDAA
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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), founding member of the bipartisan Public Shipyard Caucus, voted to pass the bipartisan FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes language based on his legislation, the Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act, to protect the civilian workforce at America's four public shipyards, including the Portsmo more PR
Pappas, Goodlander Introduce Bipartisan "CommonGround" Legislation to Address Skyrocketing ACA Premiums (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas, Goodlander Introduce Bipartisan "CommonGround" Legislation to Address Skyrocketing ACA Premiums
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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), with a bipartisan coalition of 38 total House Members, introduced the CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act based on the bipartisan health care framework they unveiled last week. Over 47,000 Granite Staters (link is external) benefited from the expir more PR
President Trump Signs Legislation to Unleash American Resources and Unlock Public Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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President Trump Signs Legislation to Unleash American Resources and Unlock Public Lands
Today, President Trump signed five Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions reversing Biden-era Resource Management Plans (RMPs) that locked up millions of acres of land in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) iss more PR
Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at CFTC Reauthorization Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at CFTC Reauthorization Hearing
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled "CFTC Reauthorization: Stakeholder Perspectives."
[As prepared for delivery.]
Thank you to our witnesses for being here today, and for the opportunity to hol more PR
Ranking Member Kamlager-Dove Delivers Opening Remarks in Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing on India (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Kamlager-Dove Delivers Opening Remarks in Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing on India
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WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, delivered opening remarks highlighting how the Trump Administration has strained our strategic partnership with India at the Subcommittee's hearing on India.
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Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump White House for Illegal Plan to Undermine State AI Laws (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump White House for Illegal Plan to Undermine State AI Laws
Today, the Trump White House issued an executive order that would target states that pass laws to govern the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) with lawsuits and terminated funding.
"This executive order is not lawful" said Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA more PR
Ranking Member Markey Statement on Protecting Affordable Health Care for Small Businesses, Employees, and Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Markey Statement on Protecting Affordable Health Care for Small Businesses, Employees, and Families
RM Markey releases data on how Trump and MAGA Republicans drive up costs for millions of American small businesses
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement after Republicans voted down a Dem more PR
Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Trump's Regulators and Republicans are Tearing Down the Safeguards That Keep Our Banks Safe and Ensure Stable Economic Growth" (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Trump's Regulators and Republicans are Tearing Down the Safeguards that Keep Our Banks Safe and Ensure Stable Economic Growth"
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following statement during a Financial Institutions Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Right-Sizing th more PR
Ranking Member Raskin Statement on the Vote on the Motion to Table H.Res. 939 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Raskin Statement on the Vote on the Motion to Table H.Res. 939
Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on his vote on the Motion to Table H.Res. 939:
"Congressman Green has introduced an impeachment Resolution focusing on two of President Trump's egregious recent assaults on the Constitution, a s more PR
Ranking Member Scott's Opening Remarks at Markup of Education Bills That Increase Transparency (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Scott's Opening Remarks at Markup of Education Bills that Increase Transparency
Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 6392, 6472, 6498, and 6502.
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
"Today, we are here to mark up four education bills intended to increase transparency an more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a committee hearing on the nominations of Frank "Cart" Weiland to be Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforceme more PR
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus: Stop Withholding Pipeline Safety Trust's Grant (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Ranking Members Larsen, Titus: Stop Withholding Pipeline Safety Trust's Grant
Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Ranking Member Dina Titus (D-NV) sent a letter to Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Admi more PR
Reed Urges Republicans to Put Politics Aside, Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Urges Republicans to Put Politics Aside, Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
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WASHINGTON, DC Ahead of this week's U.S. Senate vote to prevent health insurance premiums from skyrocketing for tens of millions of Americans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging members of Congress to put politics aside and prevent massive cost increases to peopl more PR
Rep. Austin Scott on Final House Passage of FY26 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Austin Scott on Final House Passage of FY26 NDAA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement regarding S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 312-112 with his support, sending it to the floor of the U.S. Senate, enroute to the President's de more PR
Rep. Becca Balint Votes "No" on Inflated Defense Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Becca Balint Votes "No" on Inflated Defense Spending Bill
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Washington, D.C. Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement on this year's defense spending bill:
"We cannot continue to bankroll a nearly $1 trillion military budget while shortchanging our schools, housing, and health care system. As Americans face rising premiums from the expiration of the Affordable Care Act subsidies, I can't green light this spending while Repu more PR
Rep. Chu Votes No on FY2026 NDAA over Harmful Provisions (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu Votes No on FY2026 NDAA over Harmful Provisions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the House by a vote of 312-112, and released the following statement:
"I could not in good conscience support this year's NDAA. Our service members deserve a defense bill that strengthens our military and supports their families, not one th more PR
Rep. Cisneros Supports Southern California Manufacturers, Holds Secretary Hegseth Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cisneros Supports Southern California Manufacturers, Holds Secretary Hegseth Accountable
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Washington, DC - Last night, Rep. Gil Cisneros voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The bipartisan legislation included a critical investment in southern California manufacturers, a 3.8% raise for servicemembers, support for our allies abroad, and much needed oversight to hold Secretary Hegseth accountable.
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Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the Republican-led National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
"While I appreciate my Democratic colleagues' work over the past few months to strip the original House version of some of its most egregious Republican poison pills and implement important provis more PR
Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Pass FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Pass FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
"I was proud to vote for the FY26 NDAA as it advances President Trump's mission to keep America strong, secure, and dominant on the world stage. The bill accomplishes this by strengthening border more PR
Rep. Foushee's Statement on Voting Against National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Foushee's Statement on Voting Against National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
"Today, I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act because it falls short of what our servicemembers and the American military truly deserve. Our nationa more PR
REP. HOYLE STATEMENT ON TODAY'S VOTE TO NOT TABLE IMPEACHMENT (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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REP. HOYLE STATEMENT ON TODAY'S VOTE TO NOT TABLE IMPEACHMENT
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after she voted against tabling the impeachment resolution:
"It is undeniable that this administration has abused its power and acted unconstitutionally. It is also true that any serious effort to impeach requires bipartisan support and we do not have that. In previous and successful efforts to imp more PR
REP. HOYLE STATEMENT ON VOTING AGAINST IRRESPONSIBLE MILITARY SPENDING (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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REP. HOYLE STATEMENT ON VOTING AGAINST IRRESPONSIBLE MILITARY SPENDING
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after she voted against allowing more unchecked Pentagon spending in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) yesterday evening:
"I voted no on the NDAA as this legislation enables more irresponsible military spending, adding a staggering $8 billion on top of the almost $900 billi more PR
Rep. Juan Vargas Votes No on FY2026 NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Juan Vargas Votes No on FY2026 NDAA
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WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) voted against advancing the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act and released the statement below.
"Our troops deserve an NDAA that strengthens our military and supports families. My Democratic colleagues worked hard to remove some of the worst Republican poison pills, and I'm grateful for their efforts. But unfortunately, the final bi more PR
Rep. Mann Promotes U.S. Peace Through Strength (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mann Promotes U.S. Peace Through Strength
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (link is external) (NDAA). The annual bill provides critical resources for national defense, military readiness, and support for the nation's service members. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote.
"Every day, our U.S. service memb more PR
Rep. McClain Delaney Issues Statement on the Final Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McClain Delaney Issues Statement on the Final Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) released a statement after voting for the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026:
"On a global stage gripped by uncertainty and growing threats, a well-supported military is essential to the protection of our country. Maryland is h more PR
Rep. Panetta Joins California Colleagues to Condemn Administration's Proposal for Oil Drilling Along California's Coastline (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Panetta Joins California Colleagues to Condemn Administration's Proposal for Oil Drilling Along California's Coastline
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Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined the two Senators and 25 House members of the California Democratic Congressional delegation in condemning the Trump Administration's official draft 2027-2032 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program that includes six lease proposals to dr more PR
Rep. Pettersen Statement on Impeachment Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pettersen Statement on Impeachment Vote
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WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after voting against a motion to table a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump, a procedural vote to prevent the House from considering articles of impeachment. The vote came just days after Trump accused several Democratic Members of Congress of "sedition," a charge that carries the penalty more PR
Rep. Sara Jacobs Slams Trump Administration's Failures to Bring Peace and Stability to Sudan (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Slams Trump Administration's Failures to Bring Peace and Stability to Sudan
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Rep. Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, today called out the Trump Administration for prolonging the suffering in Sudan by slashing foreign assistance and failing to hold the UAE accountable for aiding the RSF.
Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs' Opening Remarks Here
Rep. Sara Jacobs said:
"Thank you, Chairman Smi more PR
Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Cut Red Tape and Strengthen Permitting Process (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Cut Red Tape and Strengthen Permitting Process
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WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 3898 \- the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. This legislation cuts red tape, reduces costly project delays and litigation, and makes permitting under the Clean Water Act (CWA) more efficient, consistent, and transparent. The PERMIT Act is a package of 17 bills ai more PR
Rep. Subramanyam Votes to Restore Collective Bargaining Rights for Almost a Million Federal Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Subramanyam Votes to Restore Collective Bargaining Rights for Almost a Million Federal Workers
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) joined members from both parties in voting to repeal President Trump's executive order that stripped union rights from almost one million federal workers.
"This administration has lived up to their promise to make federal workers 'traumatically affected,' with firings, reduction more PR
Rep. Titus Statement on Passage of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Titus Statement on Passage of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
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Congresswoman Dina Titus today supported the final 2026 National Defense Authorization Act following bipartisan, bicameral discussions that resulted in this compromise text.
"While the 2026 NDAA does not include everything I have supported, it does contain provisions of my RESTRAIN Act to block President Trump from reigniting an international arms race with his plans to more PR
Rep. Tokuda Secures Key Hawai'i Provisions in House-Passed Annual Defense Policy Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Tokuda Secures Key Hawai'i Provisions in House-Passed Annual Defense Policy Bill
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Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will now go the U.S. Senate for consideration.
As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Tokuda secured key provisions to address critical needs in Hawai`i, support service members and military fam more PR
Rep. Van Drew, Rep. Murphy, and Sen. Marshall Introduce Bill to Codify Presidential Fitness Test (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Van Drew, Rep. Murphy, and Sen. Marshall Introduce Bill to Codify Presidential Fitness Test
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ), Congressman Murphy (R-NC), and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced companion legislation to formally codify President Trump's executive order reviving the Presidential Fitness Test and restoring a national focus on youth health.
"Our kids should have every chance to grow up strong an more PR
Representative Tran Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Improve First Responders' Access to Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Tran Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Improve First Responders' Access to Care
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45), alongside Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Becca Balint (D-VT-AL), and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), introduced legislation to increase access to specialized mental health, substance abuse, and crisis counseling services for first responders. The Crisis Assistance more PR
Representative Tran Issues Statement Following Vote to Table Articles of Impeachment (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Tran Issues Statement Following Vote to Table Articles of Impeachment
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released a statement following his vote to table articles of impeachment brought against President Trump:
"Today, along with 47 of my Democratic colleagues, I voted present on the motion to table a resolution to impeach President Trump. It is clear that President Trump must be held accountable for his abu more PR
Reps. Adams, Williams, Underwood Introduce Bill Investing in Endometriosis Research and Support (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Adams, Williams, Underwood Introduce Bill Investing in Endometriosis Research and Support
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WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), alongside Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), joined Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) in introducingthe Endometriosis CARE Act, which would invest $50 million annually to advance endometriosis research and expand access to treatment.
Endometriosis is a disease that aff more PR
Reps. Ritchie Torres and Yvette Clarke Introduce the Our Parks Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Ritchie Torres and Yvette Clarke Introduce the Our Parks Act
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Bill Would Guarantee Free Admission to National Parks on All Federal Holidays in Response to President Trump's Removal of Juneteenth and MLK Day
Reps. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) today introduced the Our Parks Act, legislation to guarantee free admission to all national parks on every federal holiday and prevent any Presidential Administration from unilat more PR
Rosen Leads Push to Overturn Trump Rule Rescinding Automatic Work Permit Renewal (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Leads Push to Overturn Trump Rule Rescinding Automatic Work Permit Renewal
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Work Permits Allow Immigrants With Legal Status To Work, But Long USCIS Processing Times Are Placing U.S. Employers and Workers At Risk
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn a recent Trump Administration rule that ends automatic extensions of work permits, making it so that previousl more PR
Rounds' Bill to Preserve Wounded Knee Massacre Grounds Unanimously Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Rounds' Bill to Preserve Wounded Knee Massacre Grounds Unanimously Passes Senate
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today issued a statement following unanimous Senate passage of his legislation, the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act. The bill passed the House in January 2025 and now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.
Rounds' bill would pla more PR
Schatz Votes To Protect People's Health Care, Prevent Premiums From More Than Doubling Next Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz Votes To Protect People's Health Care, Prevent Premiums From More Than Doubling Next Month
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) voted today to protect people's health care and prevent monthly premiums from more than doubling for tens of millions of Americans starting next month. Senate Republicans rejected the measure which sought to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits through 2028.
"Republicans are choosing to ri more PR
Schatz: Trump Is Making People Poorer On Purpose (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz: Trump Is Making People Poorer On Purpose
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) spoke on the Senate floor today about the various ways President Donald Trump is raising prices for Americans, including on food, health care, electricity, home insurance, and Christmas gifts. Schatz highlighted how Trump's policies, including tariffs and regulatory rollbacks, have sharply driven up prices across Americans' daily lives. Schatz's com more PR
Scott Votes to Send Trump Impeachment Inquiry to Judiciary Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Scott Votes to Send Trump Impeachment Inquiry to Judiciary Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting No on the Republican Motion to Table H.Res. 939, Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors:
"During his first term in office, I voted twice to impeach Donald Trump for his abuse of his office and his incitement of the deadly ins more PR
Select Committee Victories Pass the House In the NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025:
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Select Committee Victories Pass the House In the NDAA
Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China voted for the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026. The legislation included major Select Committee victories on outbound investment restrictions and the BIOSECURE Act.
"The Select Co more PR
Sen. Baldwin Urges Trump to Follow Through on Pledge and Enforce Strong Buy America Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Baldwin Urges Trump to Follow Through on Pledge and Enforce Strong Buy America Standards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) urged the Trump administration to follow through on President Donald Trump's pledge to prioritize American workers and businesses and properly enforce Buy America rules when rebuilding our nation's infrastructure. Baldwin championed the Build America, Buy America Act in the Bipartisan Infrast more PR
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Increase Affordable Health Coverage Options for Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Increase Affordable Health Coverage Options for Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act. The bill would amend the Public Health Service Act to extend the maximum duration of short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI), and includes a renewal guarantee pr more PR
Senate Republicans Block Merkley's Bill to Prevent War with Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Senate Republicans Block Merkley's Bill to Prevent War with Venezuela
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Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of his Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025, which would block federal funds from being used for military actions in Venezuela:
"As the Constitution so clearly says, Congress has the power to declare warnot the Presi more PR
Senator Hassan Statement on Failed Health Care Vote in the Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan Statement on Failed Health Care Vote in the Senate
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement today after the Senate failed to advance a common-sense proposal which had bipartisan support and would have prevented health insurance premiums from skyrocketing for millions of Americans next year:
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Senator Justice, Congressman Taylor Introduce the Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Senator Justice, Congressman Taylor Introduce the Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025
This week, Senator Jim Justice introduced the Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025. This bill would require a study on the Small Business Administration's (SBA) loan-making process to collect data on its current operation in Appalachia and ultimately streamline the process for Appalachian businesses. Congressman Dave Taylor (OH- more PR
Senator Markey Presses Trump's NASA Administrator Nominee to Release Payment Amounts to Elon Musk's SpaceX (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Presses Trump's NASA Administrator Nominee to Release Payment Amounts to Elon Musk's SpaceX
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Washington (December 11, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today wrote to Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Executive Chairman of Shift4, urging Isaacman to release th more PR
Senator Markey: Republicans Can Lower Health Care Costs Tomorrow, or Be Responsible for Massive Premium Increases, Lost Coverage (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey: Republicans Can Lower Health Care Costs Tomorrow, or Be Responsible for Massive Premium Increases, Lost Coverage
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Watch: Markey slams Republicans for increasing Americans' health care costs and working to tear health care from 22 million people
Washington (December 10, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Secu more PR
Senator Marshall Pushes to Make the Presidential Fitness Test Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Pushes to Make the Presidential Fitness Test Law
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Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced the Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025, legislation to codify President Trump's Executive Order by formally establishing the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to advise the President and advance national priorities related to physical fitness, sports participation, and nutrit more PR
Senator Marshall: The Momentum Is on Our Side (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: The Momentum Is on Our Side
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Senator Marshall Joins CBS News to Discuss His Healthcare Plan
Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Takeout with Major Garrett on CBS News to discuss his plan to make healthcare affordable by empowering patients rather than insurance companies.
Click HERE or on the image above to listen to Senator Marshall's full interview.
On ACA subsidy fraud:
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Senator Murray Responds to New Congressional Report Showing Trump's Tariffs on Canada are Hurting WA Businesses and Causing Steep Decline in Tourism from Canada (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Responds to New Congressional Report Showing Trump's Tariffs on Canada are Hurting WA Businesses and Causing Steep Decline in Tourism from Canada
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NEW FROM JEC : Declining Canadian Tourism is Harming American Businesses in States Along the United States-Canada Border
ICYMI THIS WEEK : Senator Murray Grills Trump's Trade Representative Over Administration's Reckless Tariffs Driving Up Prices, Devastating Small Businesses
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Senator Schmitt Calls for the Restoration of Presidential Authority Over the Executive Branch (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Calls for the Restoration of Presidential Authority Over the Executive Branch
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Schmitt Calls to Overturn Humphrey's Executor
WASHINGTON Today, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox Business' Kudlow to discuss the need to overturn Humphrey's Executor and restore the President's constitutional authority to remove Executive Branch officials. Senator Schmitt previously filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court urging the Court to more PR
Senator Schmitt Defends National Guard Deployment, Condemns Surge in Violence Against Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Defends National Guard Deployment, Condemns Surge in Violence Against Law Enforcement
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Schmitt Blasts Democrat Rhetoric Fueling 1,000% Surge in Attacks Against ICE
WASHINGTON Today, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) defended the Trump administration's National Guard deployment and strongly condemned rhetoric from the other side of the aisle fueling a 1,000 percent surge in attacks agai more PR
Senators Budd and Cruz Introduce Common-Sense Legislation to Increase Affordable Healthcare Coverage Options for Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Senators Budd and Cruz Introduce Common-Sense Legislation to Increase Affordable Healthcare Coverage Options for Americans
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Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act today. The bill would amend the Public Health Service Act to extend the maximum duration of short-term, limited-duration in more PR
Shreveport Times: "Barksdale, Other Louisiana Bases Score Big Wins in Defense Bill" (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Shreveport Times: "Barksdale, Other Louisiana Bases Score Big Wins in Defense Bill"
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WASHINGTON Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA), which includes major improvements to servicemember quality of life, ensures our warfighters remain the most lethal and well-equipped in the world, and codifies all or part of 15 of President Trump's executive orders to promote his Pe more PR
Smith Statement on Ways and Means Approval of AGOA, Haiti, and IP Protection Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Smith Statement on Ways and Means Approval of AGOA, Haiti, and IP Protection Legislation
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Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement after the House Ways and Means Committee reported three pieces of trade legislation on a bipartisan basis.
"President Trump has rightly recognized the importance of trade as a tool for partnership, diplomacy, and economic deve more PR
Stansbury Introduces CLAIM Act to Advance Fair Mining Claims and Protect Public Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Stansbury Introduces CLAIM Act to Advance Fair Mining Claims and Protect Public Lands
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Congresswoman seeks to protect public while securing a fair return for taxpayers.
Washington, D.C. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) today introduced the Conserving Lands and Areas Incompatible with Mining (CLAIM) Act of 2025. This legislation seeks to modernize mining fee practices on federal lands and ensure the public is properly compensated after years more PR
Stanton Delivers Major Bipartisan Arizona Wins in Annual Defense Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Delivers Major Bipartisan Arizona Wins in Annual Defense Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) celebrated the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress' annual defense bill, through the House.
"This year's NDAA delivers real improvements for servicemembers struggling with the cost of living, takes concrete steps to demonstrate to our allies that the United States still stands with them, and prov more PR
Statement from Congressman Deluzio on H.Res. 939 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Congressman Deluzio on H.Res. 939
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) put out the following comment after his "No" vote on the Motion to Table H.Res. 939, an Impeachment Resolution of President Trump.
"Impeachment is one of Congress' most solemn responsibilities, and I take it very seriously.
"I join so many patriots who have deep concerns with the dangerous actions of the President and his Administr more PR
Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan
Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on Sudan
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The following are excerpts of Chairman Chris Smith's (R-NJ) opening statement at the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee's December 11th hearing, entitled "Stopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan":
Last week, I had the honor of attending President Trump's con more PR
Strong, Noem Highlight North Alabama's Leadership in Homeland Security, Counter-UAS Mission (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Strong, Noem Highlight North Alabama's Leadership in Homeland Security, Counter-UAS Mission
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WASHINGTONToday, Representative Dale Strong (AL-05), a member of the Committee on Homeland Security, underscored North Alabama's growing national leadership in homeland security during the Committee's annual " Worldwide Threats to the Homeland (link is external) " hearing.
"North Alabama is at the forefront of meeting complex and evolving security chal more PR
Thune Joins Hannity, America's Newsroom (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune Joins Hannity, America's Newsroom
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Click here to watch Hannity and here to watch America's Newsroom.
WASHINGTON U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Hannity and America's Newsroom on Fox News.
On Democrats' health care crisis:
"People [who] make $500,000, $600,000 a year are having their health insurance subsidized by people who are making $40,000 or $50,000 a year - that's what the Democrat propo more PR
Trump Impeachment Resolution: Sherman Votes to Advance, Blocked by House Majority (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Trump Impeachment Resolution: Sherman Votes to Advance, Blocked by House Majority
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Washington, D.C. Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) issued the following statement after the House voted to block consideration of a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump:
"Today I voted to advance the impeachment resolution. Unfortunately, a majority of my colleagues voted to block its consideration. We should have allowed it to proceed and given it the s more PR
Trump's Tariffs Cause Decline in Canadian Tourism and Commerce, Hurting WA Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Trump's Tariffs Cause Decline in Canadian Tourism and Commerce, Hurting WA Businesses
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Today, the Joint Economic Committee Democrats released a new report showing how declining Canadian tourism is harming American businesses in Washington. The decline in tourism comes as President Trump has proposed annexing Canada, imposed several rounds of tariffs on Canadian goods paid for by Americans, and repeatedly broken off trade talks. The report comb more PR
Tuberville Applauds President Trump, Federal Housing Director Pulte for Relocating Fannie Mae Offices from Woke California to Birmingham, Alabama (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Applauds President Trump, Federal Housing Director Pulte for Relocating Fannie Mae Offices from Woke California to Birmingham, Alabama
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) issued a statement following U.S. Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte's announcement that the Trump administration is relocating Fannie Mae's offices to Birmingham, Alabama.
"This is an early Christmas present for the great people of Alabama more PR
U.S. House Passes Four Buchanan Defense Proposals (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. House Passes Four Buchanan Defense Proposals
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"Together, These Measures Strengthen Our Forces and Reaffirm Our Commitment to the Men and Women in Uniform."
Provisions Boost Readiness, Counter Adversaries and Protect Servicemembers
WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced that four of his proposals were included in the final version of this year's National Defense Authori more PR
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Cosponsor Legislation Requiring Airlines to Reimburse Passengers for Delays, Rebooking Fees & Related Expenses After Trump Cancels Consumer Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Cosponsor Legislation Requiring Airlines to Reimburse Passengers for Delays, Rebooking Fees & Related Expenses After Trump Cancels Consumer Protections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) helped introduce legislation to protect flyers by requiring airlines to provide cash compensation and free rebooking for passengers facing significant delays or cancellations ca more PR
Van Hollen Statement on Judge Ordering Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Statement on Judge Ordering Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on today's ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Paula Xinis ordering the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from custody:
"For months the Trump Administration has sought to deny Kilmar Abrego Garcia his rights to due process and fair treatment by our justice system. Today's ruling by Jud more PR
VIDEO: Pressley Calls for New Civil Rights Protections in the Age of AI (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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VIDEO: Pressley Calls for New Civil Rights Protections in the Age of AI
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Congresswoman Urges Congress to Pass Her AI Civil Rights Act to Eliminate AI Discrimination
"We Must Not Have AI Innovation Without AI Protections"
Video (YouTube)
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, in a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) discussed the need for new civil rights protections in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). more PR
WA Delegation Requests Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Storms, Atmospheric Rivers Hitting WA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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WA Delegation Requests Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Storms, Atmospheric Rivers Hitting WA
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Today, Washington state's entire Congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson's request last night for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating storms and severe flooding hitting Washington state this week.
The latest flood hazard outlook fro more PR
WA Delegation Requests Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Storms, Atmospheric Rivers Hitting Washington State (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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WA Delegation Requests Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Storms, Atmospheric Rivers Hitting Washington State
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Washington, D.C. Today, the entire Washington state Congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson's request last night for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating storms and severe flooding hitting Washington state this week.
The la more PR
Walberg Votes to Table Impeachment Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Walberg Votes to Table Impeachment Resolution
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Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement after voting to table a privileged resolution to impeach President Trump. This resolution, introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-TX), was the second privileged resolution offered on the House floor to impeach the President this year.
"The American people have made it clear that they want a secure border, lower taxes, American energy dominance more PR
Walkinshaw Calls Out OPM Director Kupor for Misleading, Deplorable Comments on Federal Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Walkinshaw Calls Out OPM Director Kupor for Misleading, Deplorable Comments on Federal Workforce
Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) issued the following statement responding to U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor's misleading claim that nearly 97% of departing federal workers "voluntarily" left civil service rather than being coerced by the Trump administration.
"Federal workers were hit with D more PR
Warner Applauds House Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner Applauds House Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Protect America's Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation to repeal two union-busting executive orders signed by President Trump and restore collective bargaining rights and workplace protections for federal workers:
"Federal more PR
Warnock Calls Affordability Crisis a "Spiritual Crisis" in Landmark Speech (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Calls Affordability Crisis a "Spiritual Crisis" in Landmark Speech
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In a speech at the Center for American Progress, Senator Reverend Warnock offered a unique spiritual perspective on the affordability crisis
The Senator argued that cost-of-living increases over the past few decades have led to a deeper spiritual crisis in our country
Warnock urged stronger executive action to address affordability and pushed his own party to more PR
Warnock Finds FEMA Withholding $600 Million in Disaster Relief from Georgians (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Finds FEMA Withholding $600 Million in Disaster Relief from Georgians
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Following the Senator's September report finding the Trump Administration was shortchanging Georgians half a billion dollars in disaster relief aid, the Senator has now found the number INCREASED to $600 million
Senator Reverend Warnock : "After over a year of delays, the Trump admin has STILL not released $600 million+ in disaster funds to Georgia counties rebu more PR
Warren Grills Senior Pentagon Attorney's Involvement in National Guard Deployment, Dismissing Military Lawyers' Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Grills Senior Pentagon Attorney's Involvement in National Guard Deployment, Dismissing Military Lawyers' Concerns
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Warren: "These deployments are not just legally questionable... they come at the cost of mounting billions of dollars and reports that it hurts troops' morale."
Video of Exchange (YouTube)
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Mr. Ch more PR
WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Questions Defense Officials on National Guard Deployment Across the U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Questions Defense Officials on National Guard Deployment Across the U.S.
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Today, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Trump administration's deployment of the National Guard across U.S. cities, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly raised concerns about President Trump's recent suggestion that American cities should be used as "training grounds" for the National Guard, and the risk that p more PR
WATCH: Padilla Calls on Republicans to Pass Democratic Proposal to Keep Health Care Costs From Skyrocketing for Millions of Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla Calls on Republicans to Pass Democratic Proposal to Keep Health Care Costs From Skyrocketing for Millions of Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor, blasting Congressional Republicans for creating a health care crisis in California and across the nation. With just three weeks until the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expire at the end of the year which w more PR
WATCH: Padilla, California Health Care Leaders Blast Republicans' Refusal to Prevent Californians' Health Care Costs From Soaring (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla, California Health Care Leaders Blast Republicans' Refusal to Prevent Californians' Health Care Costs From Soaring
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WASHINGTON, D.C. After Senate Republicans voted against Democrats' plan to prevent millions of Americans' health care costs from skyrocketing, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) hosted a virtual press conference to sound the alarm on the looming Republican health care crisis. Padilla was joined by California and n more PR
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Venezuela Tanker Seizure, Talks Marking One-Year Anniversary in U.S. Senate on CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Venezuela Tanker Seizure, Talks Marking One-Year Anniversary in U.S. Senate on CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson
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Washington, D.C. Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson where he called out the Trump administration's seizure of an oil tanker in Venezuela and reiterated how unauthorized and illegal boat strikes are dragging the United States closer to war w more PR
Welch Welcomes Vermonter Dylan Collins to U.S. Capitol, Demands Accountability for Netanyahu Govt's Targeting of Journalists (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Welcomes Vermonter Dylan Collins to U.S. Capitol, Demands Accountability for Netanyahu Govt's Targeting of Journalists
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Welch and Mr. Collins were joined by Senator Van Hollen, Representative Balint, human rights leaders, and advocates for press freedom and safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined Vermonter and Agence France-Presse (AFP) video journalist Dylan Collins, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), U more PR
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING... Sen. Rick Scott's More Affordable Care Act Praised for Putting Patients First & Driving Down Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING... Sen. Rick Scott's More Affordable Care Act Praised for Putting Patients First & Driving Down Costs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott highlighted the increasingly broad support for his and Chairman August Pfluger's More Affordable Care Act, to fix Obamacare and drive down health care costs for American families. The More Affordable Care Act makes common sense fixes to help families get care that fits their needs, e more PR
Wyden Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
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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 across Oregon and the country receive funding for roads, sch more PR
Wyden, Colleagues Slam Trump Administration Over Plans to Slash Social Security Field Office Visits (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Colleagues Slam Trump Administration Over Plans to Slash Social Security Field Office Visits
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Lawmakers raise alarm about whether Trump administration is seeking to "quietly kill field offices," implement backdoor benefits cuts
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he is joining his Senate colleagues in pressing the head of Social Security on reports about a new goal of slashing nearly 15 million field office visits every year more PR
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