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ACLU Senior Policy Counsel Venzke Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Cody Venzke, senior policy counsel for the National Political Advocacy Division of the American Civil Liberties Union, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Student Privacy and Parental Rights: A Review of FERPA and PPRA."
FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act while PPRA stands for Protection of Pupil Righ more PR
ACLU Senior Policy Counsel Venzke Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Cody Venzke, senior policy counsel for the National Political Advocacy Division of the American Civil Liberties Union, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Student Privacy and Parental Rights: A Review of FERPA and PPRA."
FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act while PPRA stands for Protection of Pupil Righ more PR
Ahead of Jack Smith Deposition, Judiciary Democrats Back Legal Challenge to Trump DOJ's Unjustified Withholding of Full Special Counsel Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Ahead of Jack Smith Deposition, Judiciary Democrats Back Legal Challenge to Trump DOJ's Unjustified Withholding of Full Special Counsel Report
Judiciary Democrats Also Renew Demand for DOJ to Publicly Release Report on Trump's Hoarding of Classified Documents in New Letter to AG Bondi
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Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Membe more PR
American Enterprise Institute Director Hess Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Frederick M. Hess, director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Politics: Examining Bias in the Truman Scholarship Program":
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Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and distinguished members of the Committee:
My name is Rick Hess. I'm a one-time high more PR
Ansari Statement on Kilmar Abrego Garcia Release from ICE Custody (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari Statement on Kilmar Abrego Garcia Release from ICE Custody
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, following the news that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from ICE custody after District Judge Paula Xinis' ruling, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement:
"Due process at work. I traveled to El Salvador because Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case was always about more than one more PR
Arrington Fights Back Against Far-Left Officials Targeting Immigration Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Fights Back Against Far-Left Officials Targeting Immigration Enforcement
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Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced H.R. 6608, the Safeguarding Homeland Immigration Enforcement from Local Detention (SHIELD) Act \- new legislation responding to escalating rhetoric from far-Left state and local officials who have threatened to arrest or prosecute federal i more PR
Banking Committee Democrats Call for Overdue, Statutorily Required Hearing of Trump's Prudential Regulators Before the End of Year (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Banking Committee Democrats Call for Overdue, Statutorily Required Hearing of Trump's Prudential Regulators Before the End of Year
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Jack Reed (D-RI), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), more PR
Barr Honored for A+ Rating from NumbersUSA for Strong Border Security Record (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Honored for A+ Rating from NumbersUSA for Strong Border Security Record
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Washington, D.C. This week, NumbersUSA honored U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) with an A+ Rating. Barr is one of 23 House Members who received NumbersUSA's highest grade for championing stronger border security legislation. NumbersUSA is the premier education and research organization that stands for sensible, limited and more PR
Boyle Statement on Republican Health Care Scheme (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Boyle Statement on Republican Health Care Scheme
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement in response to House Republicans' so-called health care "plan":
"At the last possible moment, Republicans have delivered a painfully transparent attempt to preten more PR
BREAKING: Cortez Masto's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Public Safety in Indian Country Unanimously Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: Cortez Masto's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Public Safety in Indian Country Unanimously Passes Senate
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Washington, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation to strengthen Tribal public safety led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) unanimously passed the Senate. The Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safe more PR
Brownley Statement on Impeachment Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley Statement on Impeachment Resolution
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement on her vote against the motion to table H.Res. 939, a resolution to impeach President Donald J. Trump.
"From inciting a violent insurrection in his first administration to eroding the very pillars of our democracy in his second, Donald Trump continues to de more PR
Cantwell Statement on Federal Emergency Declaration Amid Extreme Flooding in WA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Statement on Federal Emergency Declaration Amid Extreme Flooding in WA
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President Trump signed emergency declaration request from Gov. Ferguson this morning; Yesterday, Cantwell joined WA delegation in sending admin a letter supporting Gov. Ferguson's request
TUKWILA, WA - Today, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson announced that he'd received a phone call from Secreta more PR
Capital Markets Chair Wagner, Chairman Hill Applaud Trump Administration's Move to Increase Transparency and Accountability in Proxy Advisory Process (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Capital Markets Chair Wagner, Chairman Hill Applaud Trump Administration's Move to Increase Transparency and Accountability in Proxy Advisory Process
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chair Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement supporting the Trump Administration's decision to advance r more PR
Chairman Hill, Capital Markets Chair Wagner Applaud Trump Administration's Move to Increase Transparency and Accountability in Proxy Advisory Process (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Chairman Hill, Capital Markets Chair Wagner Applaud Trump Administration's Move to Increase Transparency and Accountability in Proxy Advisory Process
Today, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chair Ann Wagner (MO-02) released the following statement supporting more PR
Congressman Al Green Declares Trump a Threat to Democracy as 140 Courageously Vote to Advance Impeachment (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Al Green Declares Trump a Threat to Democracy as 140 Courageously Vote to Advance Impeachment
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( Washington, D.C. ) On Friday, December 12, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor to confront the threats posed by Donald John Trump to democracy and the Constitution and to commend the courageous Members who voted to advance his impeachment resolution.
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Congressman Al Green Issues Statement on Members Vote to Table Impeachment Resolution - H.Res.939 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Al Green Issues Statement on Members Vote to Table Impeachment Resolution - H.Res.939
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( Washington, DC )On Wednesday, December 11, 2025, Congressman Al Green issued the following statement regarding H.Res.939, a privileged resolution calling for the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. After consideration, the House voted 237-140 to table the measure, with 47 members voting "present." A more PR
Congressman Deluzio Announces $230,000 Federal Grant to Improve Health & Safety Services for Older Veterans in Western PA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Deluzio Announces $230,000 Federal Grant to Improve Health & Safety Services for Older Veterans in Western PA
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CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman and Navy veteran Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that the Veterans Health Foundation is receiving $231,589 in federal grant funding to support the development of a new partnership model for Western Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAA more PR
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE FIGHTS TO SAFEGUARD AMERICANS' RIGHT TO VOTE (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE FIGHTS TO SAFEGUARD AMERICANS' RIGHT TO VOTE
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(Washington, D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, announced he participated in a Subcommittee on Elections hearing titled "Examining Potential Updates to the NVRA." Morelle reiterated that any changes to the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) must be focused on rem more PR
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Speaks in Support of Bill to Restore Collective Bargaining to Federal Workers Before House Passage (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Speaks in Support of Bill to Restore Collective Bargaining to Federal Workers Before House Passage
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives before passage of the bipartisan Protect America's Workforce Act. During his remarks, the congressman praised the legislation for restoring collective barga more PR
Congressman Nick Begich Celebrates Presidential Signing of H.J. Res. 131 and H.J. Res. 106, Advancing Alaska's Resource Future (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Nick Begich Celebrates Presidential Signing of H.J. Res. 131 and H.J. Res. 106, Advancing Alaska's Resource Future
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dec. 11, 2025 - Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) joined President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office as the President signed H.J. Res. 131 (link is external) and H.J. Res. 106 (link is external) into law - two major Congressional Review Act more PR
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES "REPAIR INFRASTRUCTURE ACT" TO REPAIR, EXPAND, AND ENHANCE CRITICAL HUDSON VALLEY INFRASTRUCTURE (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES "REPAIR INFRASTRUCTURE ACT" TO REPAIR, EXPAND, AND ENHANCE CRITICAL HUDSON VALLEY INFRASTRUCTURE
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Congressman Pat Ryan Introduces "REPAIR Infrastructure Act" to Repair, Expand, and Enhance Critical Hudson Valley Infrastructure
Congressman Ryan's "Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient (REPAIR) Infrastructure Act" renews and increases funding for the more PR
Congresswoman Pou Statement on Impeachment Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Pou Statement on Impeachment Resolution
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WASHINGTON Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) issued the following statement after voting present to table H. Res.939.
"The American people are counting on us to address the challenges created by this Administration. This President and this Republican Congress promised to make life in America more affordable yet they have failed miserably.
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Congresswomen Simon and Pelosi, Senators Padilla and Schiff Demand VA Answers on Cancelled Alameda Point Veterans Clinic and Cemetery Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswomen Simon and Pelosi, Senators Padilla and Schiff Demand VA Answers on Cancelled Alameda Point Veterans Clinic and Cemetery Project
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-11), and Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) wrote to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Douglas Collins pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs ( more PR
Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Bill to Advance Defense Innovation & Artificial Intelligence (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Bill to Advance Defense Innovation & Artificial Intelligence
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Growing University AI for Defense (GUARD) Act, which would codify a portion of President Trump's AI Action Plan and enable the Department of War (DoW) to establish and lead a National Security and Defense AI Institute to advance defense innovatio more PR
Daines on Nonstop Local: Made-In-Montana Energy Is Back (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines on Nonstop Local: Made-In-Montana Energy Is Back
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U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Nonstop Local to discuss President Trump overturning President Biden's anti-coal Miles City Resource Management Plan. Daines led the legislation President Trump signed into law.
Watch the full interview HERE.
Daines: Made-In-Montana energy is back. President Trump meant what he said when he c more PR
Daines, Downing Bill to Unlock Montana Mining Signed into Law by President Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines, Downing Bill to Unlock Montana Mining Signed into Law by President Trump
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"Today Marks A Massive Win for Montana and the Nation"
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02) and Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today announced that President Trump signed their bill into law that unlocks Eastern Montana mining. The bill removes the harmful Bide more PR
Delivering for South Dakota (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary:
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Delivering for South Dakota
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It's been a busy year in the United States Senate. The new Republican majority is working hard to deliver on our promises to the American people, and while there's more to be done, there's a lot we've accomplished just this year. We've delivered permanent tax relief that puts more money in working families' pockets. We've provided certainty to small businesses, farms, more PR
Durbin, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Rise From Trauma Act To Address Childhood Trauma (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Rise From Trauma Act To Address Childhood Trauma
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The legislation would expand support for children who have experienced trauma and address the cycle of violence and addiction
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase su more PR
First Listening Session on WOTUS Held by Cramer, Trump Administration in Bismarck (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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First Listening Session on WOTUS Held by Cramer, Trump Administration in Bismarck
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Not even a Midwest winter storm could keep concerned landowners, developers, farmers, and ranchers from making their voices heard as U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) hosted key Trump administration officials at the first national Waters of the United States (WOTUS) listening session.
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Fraternal Order of Police National President Yoes Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Patrick Yoes, national president of the Fraternal Order of Police, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "When Badges Become Targets: How Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric Fuels Violence Against Officers":
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Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Thompson, and the other Members of the distinguished Committee on Homeland Security. My name is Patrick Yoes and I am the National President of the Fr more PR
Gallego Leads Colleagues in Demanding Answers Over Trump's Commutation of Convicted Fraudster David Gentile (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego Leads Colleagues in Demanding Answers Over Trump's Commutation of Convicted Fraudster David Gentile
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Senators to Trump: "The commutation of David Gentile's sentence is legally indefensible, morally reprehensible, and a crushing blow to the thousands of victims whose lives he destroyed."
"They will not forget that when they needed their government to stand with them against the man who st more PR
GAO Report on Obamacare: Massive Fraud, Fake Identities, Zero Safeguards (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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GAO Report on Obamacare: Massive Fraud, Fake Identities, Zero Safeguards
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President Trump and Congressional Republicans are working to rebuild accountability into a system Democrats left wide open to exploitation
WASHINGTON A recent investigation by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has exposed extraordinary levels of fraud and abuse inside the Affordable Care Act (ACA) more PR
Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing
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As AI Tools Increasingly Allow Companies To Target Consumers And Drive Up Prices, Gillibrand Is Taking Action To Protect New Yorkers Against Unfair Pricing Practices
Legislation Comes As New York Leads First-Ever State-Level Push to Expose Data-Driven Price Gouging
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced l more PR
Gillibrand Urges President Trump To Follow Through On Easing Federal Marijuana Restrictions (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Urges President Trump To Follow Through On Easing Federal Marijuana Restrictions
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Today, amid reports that President Trump will direct federal agencies to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement:
"I was encouraged to see the Drug Enforcement Administration first move to reschedule marijuana under President Bid more PR
Graves & Webster Statements on Bonuses for Amtrak Employees (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Graves & Webster Statements on Bonuses for Amtrak Employees
Statements of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Daniel Webster (R-FL) on the Trump Administration's announcement that Amtrak will provide bonuses to ov more PR
Guthrie Applauds Trump Administration's Announcement of $12 Billion in Aid to American Farmers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Guthrie Applauds Trump Administration's Announcement of $12 Billion in Aid to American Farmers
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) encouraged qualifying row crop farmers to ensure their 2025 acreage reporting, submitted to the Farm Service Agency (FSA), is accurate and factual for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farmer Bridge Assistance Program by December more PR
Heritage Foundation Visiting Fellow Kissel Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Adam Kissel, a visiting fellow for higher education reform at the Heritage Foundation, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Politics: Examining Bias in the Truman Scholarship Program":
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My name is Adam Kissel. I am a Visiting Fellow for Higher Education Reform at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in this more PR
Hoeven Joins WOTUS Listening Session, Working to Advance Rule that Protects Private Property Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Hoeven Joins WOTUS Listening Session, Working to Advance Rule that Protects Private Property Rights
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Senator Worked to Defund Expansive WOTUS Rules, Protect Against Unworkable Mandates & Permitting Requirements
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined a first-in-the-nation listening session with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer, host more PR
House Natural Resources Committee Dems Uncover Puerto Rico Tax Break for Ultra-Rich Could Cost American Taxpayers Millions (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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House Natural Resources Committee Dems Uncover Puerto Rico Tax Break for Ultra-Rich Could Cost American Taxpayers Millions
New GAO Report finds Tax Break Provides Little Evidence of Economic Benefit for Puerto Rico
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Today, Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Reps. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), Alexandria Ocasio-Corte more PR
House Passes Energy and Commerce Bills to Strengthen Grid, Lower Electricity Prices (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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House Passes Energy and Commerce Bills to Strengthen Grid, Lower Electricity Prices
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04), Speaker of the House of Representatives, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, Congre more PR
House Passes Reforms to Unlock the Full Potential of the Working Families Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Reforms to Unlock the Full Potential of the Working Families Tax Cuts
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WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson released the following statement to highlight House Republicans' continued work to implement a pro-growth agenda through commonsense deregulation and long-overdue reforms with the passage of this week's House bills.
"House Republicans continue to implement a pro-growth more PR
House Passes Reforms to Unlock the Full Potential of the Working Families Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Reforms to Unlock the Full Potential of the Working Families Tax Cuts
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WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson released the following statement to highlight House Republicans' continued work to implement a pro-growth agenda through commonsense deregulation and long-overdue reforms with the passage of this week's House bills.
"House Republicans continue to implement a pro-growth agenda that puts more PR
ICYMI: Bresnahan Votes to Authorize $68 Million for Tobyhanna Army Depot, Military Pay Raises (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Bresnahan Votes to Authorize $68 Million for Tobyhanna Army Depot, Military Pay Raises
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WASHINGTON, DC: This week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), which passed the House by a vote of 312-112.
"Peace through strength starts right here at home," said Rep. Bresnahan. "The NDAA s more PR
ICYMI: Congressman Al Green Calls for a Vote to Impeach Donald John Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congressman Al Green Calls for a Vote to Impeach Donald John Trump
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Congressman Al Green made a promise and commitment to bring a vote to the floor of the House of Representatives to impeach Donald John Trump before the Christmas break. He is true to his word, and until the vote is taken, he will stage a sit-in by taking the same seat he had on the floor of the House of Representatives during the more PR
ICYMI: Daily Caller EXCLUSIVE: GOP Montana Lawmakers Celebrate As Trump Demolishes Biden-Era Assault On Their Resources (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Daily Caller EXCLUSIVE: GOP Montana Lawmakers Celebrate As Trump Demolishes Biden-Era Assault On Their Resources
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U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines yesterday announced that President Trump signed his bill overturning Biden's anti-coal Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment. Read highlights from the story below.
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Montana Lawmakers Celebrate As Trump Demolishes Bid more PR
ICYMI: Heinrich Speaks at Semafor's Principals Event on Permitting Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Heinrich Speaks at Semafor's Principals Event on Permitting Reform
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WASHINGTON 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.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott, Chair August Pfluger Pen Op-Ed on More Affordable Care Act: 'America's Health Care Crisis has a Cure. Will Congress Prescribe it?' (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott, Chair August Pfluger Pen Op-Ed on More Affordable Care Act: 'America's Health Care Crisis has a Cure. Will Congress Prescribe it?'
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott and Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger wrote an op-ed for the Washington Examiner exposing what millions of families already know firsthand: Obamacare h more PR
Jayapal Statement on Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Statement on Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Security, Integrity, and Enforcement, released a statement following the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody:
"This is a huge step towards justice in the case of Mr. Abrego Garcia, so more PR
Kaptur Statement On Trump Department of Commerce Decision to Freeze Ohio MEP Funds (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur Statement On Trump Department of Commerce Decision to Freeze Ohio MEP Funds
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Toledo, OH Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) denounced the Trump Administration Commerce Department's abrupt decision to freeze all federal support and funding, effective immediately for Ohio's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program a bipartisan, Congressionally-appropriated initiative that has serve more PR
Kelly, Booker Introduce Legislation to Ensure Responsible National Guard Deployments (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Booker Introduce Legislation to Ensure Responsible National Guard Deployments
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Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Notification of Troop Involvement and Congressional Engagement (NOTICE) Act, legislation that would require the President to notify Congress and provide a clear justification before deploying the National Guard for law enforcement purposes. The NOTICE more PR
Kennedy Introduces Legislation to Safeguard Emergency Alerts Funding, Protect Public Safety Communications (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy Introduces Legislation to Safeguard Emergency Alerts Funding, Protect Public Safety Communications
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), along with Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and Nanette Barragan (CA-44), introduced the Supporting and Advancing Federal Emergency Communications through Infrastructure (SAFE Comms) Act, legislatio more PR
Krishnamoorthi, Ross, Veasey, Introduce Resolution Ending Trump's Illegal Tariffs on India (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi, Ross, Veasey, Introduce Resolution Ending Trump's Illegal Tariffs on India
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WASHINGTON Today, Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Marc Veasey (D-TX) introduced a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump's national emergency authorizing tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from India, helping to restore Congress's constitutional author more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "ALL WE NEED ARE FOUR REPUBLICANS TO JOIN US" (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "ALL WE NEED ARE FOUR REPUBLICANS TO JOIN US"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN News Central, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to fight to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits and find bipartisan common ground where possible to make life better for everyday Americans.JOHN BERMAN: Alright, with more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "ALL WE NEED ARE FOUR REPUBLICANS TO JOIN US" (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "ALL WE NEED ARE FOUR REPUBLICANS TO JOIN US"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN News Central, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to fight to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits and find bipartisan common ground where possible to make life better for everyday Americans.
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE REJECTING REPUBLICAN EXTREMISM AND EMBRACING OUR FOCUS ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE REJECTING REPUBLICAN EXTREMISM AND EMBRACING OUR FOCUS ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he reiterated that while Republicans continue their extreme go-it-alone approach, Democrats remain committed to lowering the high cost of living, cleaning more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE REJECTING REPUBLICAN EXTREMISM AND EMBRACING OUR FOCUS ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE REJECTING REPUBLICAN EXTREMISM AND EMBRACING OUR FOCUS ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he reiterated that while Republicans continue their extreme go-it-alone approach, Democrats remain committed to lowering the high cost of living, cleaning up corruption and fixing more PR
Lujan, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Workplace Rights for Domestic Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- 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 Ja more PR
MATSUI STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S AI EXECUTIVE ORDER (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release:
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MATSUI STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S AI EXECUTIVE ORDER
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following statement on President Trump's executive order targeting state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI).
"After Congress repeatedly rejected this idea on a bipartis more PR
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Senior Policy Counsel Harrington Testifies House Education & Workforce Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Ashley Harrington, senior policy counsel for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc., from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Politics: Examining Bias in the Truman Scholarship Program":
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Good morning. My name is Ashley Harrington. I serve as a Senior Policy Counsel for the NAACP Legal Defense and Edu more PR
New Dem AI Task Force Chair Slams Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Executive Order (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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New Dem AI Task Force Chair Slams Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Executive Order
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WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), the New Democrat Coalition Artificial Intelligence Task Force Chair, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's executive order that blocks states from regulating AI.
This latest effort follows multi more PR
NEW: Rep. Dave Min Introduces Legislation To Close Loopholes Allowing Special Government Employees To Profit Off Government Service (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEW: Rep. Dave Min Introduces Legislation To Close Loopholes Allowing Special Government Employees To Profit Off Government Service
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Washington, D.C. Today, Representative Dave Min (CA-47) introduced the Ban on Self-Interested Contracting (BASIC) Act to prevent senior Special Government Employees (SGEs), like Elon Musk, from enriching themselves from government service, as reported by the Free Press more PR
Noem Storms Out of Hearing, Refuses to Answer Johnson's Questions (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Noem Storms Out of Hearing, Refuses to Answer Johnson's Questions
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WASHINGTON, DC As ICE continues detaining American citizens and operating unchecked in cities like Dallas, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stormed out of a House Homeland Security Committee hearing rather than answer Congresswoman Julie Johnson's questions about ICE's misconduct and her failure to rein in her own agents.
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On House Floor, Pressley Opposes NDAA, Condemns Harmful Impact on Servicemembers, Families, Safety of the Country (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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On House Floor, Pressley Opposes NDAA, Condemns Harmful Impact on Servicemembers, Families, Safety of the Country
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Calls Out Administration's Broken Promise as Provision Covering Military Family's Access to IVF Cut by Republicans
"This legislation gives more money to the so-called Department of War than to our Departments of Education, Transportation, and Health and Human Services, combined."
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Padilla Statement on Trump's Executive Order Undermining California's AI Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Statement on Trump's Executive Order Undermining California's AI Leadership
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order seeking to block or undo all state regulation of the artificial intelligence industry:
"No place in America knows the promise of artificial intelligence technologies bette more PR
Padilla, Rosen, Colleagues Push to Overturn Trump Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Renewal for Approved Noncitizens (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Rosen, Colleagues Push to Overturn Trump Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Renewal for Approved Noncitizens
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Work permits allow noncitizens with legal status to work, but long USCIS processing times are placing U.S. employers and workers at risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined Senator Jacky more PR
Pallone Applauds Court Ruling Forcing Trump Administration to Restore Disaster Preparedness Funding for Highlands, Communities Across Country (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Applauds Court Ruling Forcing Trump Administration to Restore Disaster Preparedness Funding for Highlands, Communities Across Country
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, today issued a statement following the successful lawsuit against the Trump Administration's illegal attempt to unilaterally shut more PR
Pallone Floor Statement Blasting Republican Bill Restricting States From Enforcing Clean Water Laws Around Pipelines (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Pallone Floor Statement Blasting Republican Bill Restricting States from Enforcing Clean Water Laws Around Pipelines
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to H.R. 3668, legislation that strips states' right to enfor more PR
Pappas Announces Clean Water Agenda with Reintroduction of Three Bills to Combat PFAS Contamination & Support Affected Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Announces Clean Water Agenda with Reintroduction of Three Bills to Combat PFAS Contamination & Support Affected Communities
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Pappas reintroduces legislation to set proactive limits on discharges of PFAS, hold polluters accountable, reauthorize EPA's PFAS research authority, help communities clean up contamination, and end federal taxes on PFAS remediation rebates
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Patronis Fights to Protect 404 Permitting (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Patronis Fights to Protect 404 Permitting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Yesterday, Congressman Patronis spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R.3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act.Click here (link is external) or above to watch the clip.
Congressman Patronis: "Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend, Aaron Bean, for introducing this amendment. Mr. Chairman, after more PR
Peters Presses U.S. Trade Representative on Trump Administration's Harmful Tariff Policies, Upcoming Trade Negotiations (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Peters Presses U.S. Trade Representative on Trump Administration's Harmful Tariff Policies, Upcoming Trade Negotiations
During his questioning, Peters also called on Greer to provide clarity on the Administration's objectives during the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and pressed Greer on how the Administration's tariffs on Mexico and Canada could more PR
President Trump Signs North Dakota Delegation Bill to Repeal Disastrous, Biden-Era North Dakota RMP (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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President Trump Signs North Dakota Delegation Bill to Repeal Disastrous, Biden-Era North Dakota RMP
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BISMARCK, N.D. - During a ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump signed a historic resolution to unwind the awful Biden-era Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota. The resolution was introduced in the U.S. House o more PR
Progress on Trade (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
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Progress on Trade
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In contrast to the previous four years, trade has been at the forefront since January, and the pace has not slowed as we reach year-end. In recent weeks the administration has begun the mandatory six-year review of the U.S-Canada-Mexico Agreement, announced trade deals and frameworks with several Latin American and Asian partners, updated the Agreement on Trade and Agricultural Produc more PR
Randall Joins WA Delegation in Letter Requesting Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Storms, Atmospheric Rivers Hitting Washington State (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Emily Randall, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Randall Joins WA Delegation in Letter Requesting Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Storms, Atmospheric Rivers Hitting Washington State
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Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. House Representative Emily Randall (D, WA-06), joined U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and the entire Washington state Congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Washi more PR
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Trump AI Executive Order (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Trump AI Executive Order
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement on the AI Executive Order signed yesterday by President Trump:
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Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Ruling Declaring Trump's Attacks on Clean Energy Illegal (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Ruling Declaring Trump's Attacks on Clean Energy Illegal
Today, Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement following the news that President Donald Trump's executive order directing government agencies to halt approving new wind energy projects was ruled illegal by a U.S. Dist more PR
Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump White House for Illegal Plan to Undermine State AI Laws (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Lofgren Slams Trump White House for Illegal Plan to Undermine State AI Laws
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WASHINGTON, DC - 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). "If the Pr more PR
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Oversight Democrats Receive 95,000 New Photos From Epstein Estate; Includes Images With Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, Bill Gates, Larry Summers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Oversight Democrats Receive 95,000 New Photos from Epstein Estate; Includes Images with Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, Bill Gates, Larry Summers
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the fo more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Restore and Safeguard U.S. Support for UNFPA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Restore and Safeguard U.S. Support for UNFPA
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tim Kaine (D-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Patty Murray (D-WA), Chris Va more PR
Ranking Member Takano Praises Passage of the Protect America's Workforce Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Ranking Member Takano Praises Passage of the Protect America's Workforce Act
Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 2550 - the Protect America's Workforce Act, as led by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and cosponsored by the Ranking more PR
Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Kristi Noem Attempting to Subvert a Federal Court Order to Cancel TSA's Union Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Kristi Noem Attempting to Subvert a Federal Court Order to Cancel TSA's Union Contract
Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement:
"Secretary Noem's announced cancellation of TSA's union contract is a b more PR
Reed & Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Safeguard FEMA Mitigation Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed & Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Safeguard FEMA Mitigation Program
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WASHINGTON, DC - For years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program has provided communities across the country with resources to proactively fortify their infrastructure against natural disasters, such as building floodwalls, fortifying bridge more PR
REP LIEU STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER RESTRICTING STATE REGULATION OF AI (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REP LIEU STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER RESTRICTING STATE REGULATION OF AI
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on President Trump's Executive Order that restricts states from regulating artificial intelligence.
"The Trump Administration failed badly twice to ban states from regulating artificial intelligence in the absence of a f more PR
Rep. Becca Balint joins Members of Congress to Support Journalist Dylan Collins and Demand Accountability for Netanyahu Govt's Targeting of Journalists (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Becca Balint joins Members of Congress to Support Journalist Dylan Collins and Demand Accountability for Netanyahu Govt's Targeting of Journalists
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, December 11th, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) joined a press conference with Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), Vermonter and Agence France-Presse (AFP) video journalist Dylan Collins, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), the Committee more PR
Rep. Khanna's Statement on Third Federal Judge Granting Request to Unseal Files Ahead of December 19th Deadline Set by Epstein Files Transparency Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Khanna's Statement on Third Federal Judge Granting Request to Unseal Files Ahead of December 19th Deadline Set by Epstein Files Transparency Act
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Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act (link is external), released the following statement after a third federal judge this week granted a request by the Department of Justice to unseal records related to Jeff more PR
Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces VAMOSA Act To Crack Down On Waste At The VA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces VAMOSA Act To Crack Down On Waste At The VA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 11, 2025) Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC 01) introduced the Veterans Affairs Management and Oversight of Software Assets (VAMOSA) Act, a reform bill to fix how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) manages the $1 billion it spends each year on software and digital services. The bill has strong suppor more PR
Rep. Steube and Sen. Ernst Introduce DISPOSAL Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Steube and Sen. Ernst Introduce DISPOSAL Act
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WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced yesterday the Disposing of Inactive Structures and Properties by Offering for Sale And Lease Act or DISPOSAL Act. This bill would require the auction of unused and underutilized federal buildings.
"Americans deserve a government with maximum efficienc more PR
Rep. Tony Gonzales Questions DHS Secretary Noem on Coast Guard Operations in Venezuela, Thanks DHS Personnel (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Questions DHS Secretary Noem on Coast Guard Operations in Venezuela, Thanks DHS Personnel
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) requested an update from Department of Homeland Security Secretary (DHS), Kristi Noem, on current Coast Guard operations in Venezuela and showed his appreciation for DHS personnel across the agency during the more PR
Rep. Young Kim Votes to Support U.S. Troops and Revitalize Our National Defense (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Young Kim Votes to Support U.S. Troops and Revitalize Our National Defense
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Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA), which bolsters America's national defense, stands with our servicemembers, and advances President Trump's peace through strength strategy.
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Reps. David Scott and Emanuel Cleaver File Landmark Proposal to Expand African American Participation in Registered Apprenticeships (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Reps. David Scott and Emanuel Cleaver File Landmark Proposal to Expand African American Participation in Registered Apprenticeships
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13 ) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-5), re-introduced the Jobs, On-the-Job 'Earn-While-You-Learn' Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act, legislation designed to grow and more PR
Republican Cuts Continue to Gut Americans' Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Republican Cuts Continue to Gut Americans' Health Care
November Report From Democratic Health Care Leaders Shows Continued Harm to Hospitals, Patients, and Health Care Workers
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., today released the lates more PR
Republican Cuts Continue to Gut Americans' Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025:
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Republican Cuts Continue to Gut Americans' Health Care
November Report From Democratic Health Care Leaders Shows Continued Harm to Hospitals, Patients, and Health Care Workers
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J. more PR
Republicans Block the Lower Health Care Costs Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Block the Lower Health Care Costs Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - By a vote of 51-48, Senate Republicans today filibustered passage of the Lower Health Care Costs Act, a clean 3-year extension of expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. Despite picking up support from four Senate Republicans, the bill fell 9 votes short of clearing the filibuster's 60-vote threshold.
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Ross, Veasey, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Resolution Ending Trump's Illegal Tariffs on India (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Ross, Veasey, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Resolution Ending Trump's Illegal Tariffs on India
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Washington, D.C. Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Marc Veasey (TX-33), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump's national emergency authorizing tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from India, helping to restore Congress's constitutional more PR
Schatz Statement On Trump Order Banning States From Regulating AI (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz Statement On Trump Order Banning States From Regulating AI
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today released the following statement on President Donald Trump's executive order limiting the ability of states to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and preventing the enforcement of existing state laws.
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SEEC Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force Endorses Bills to Protect America's Natural Treasures (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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SEEC Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force Endorses Bills to Protect America's Natural Treasures
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force, led by Co-Chairs Reps. Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Doris Matsui (CA-07), announced the endorsement of ten bills that work to protect and preserve America's natu more PR
Select Committee Identifies Direct Chinese Links With Seized Tanker (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Select Committee Identifies Direct Chinese Links with Seized Tanker
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighting that China has become the indispensable customer and operational hub for large-scale sanctions evasion involving Venezuelan and Iranian networks. The letter commends th more PR
Sen. Johnson Requests Justice Department Review Allegations of Judicial Misconduct in Wisconsin Case Involving a Former Trump Lawyer (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Johnson Requests Justice Department Review Allegations of Judicial Misconduct in Wisconsin Case Involving a Former Trump Lawyer
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi raising concerns about potential judicial misconduct against Jim Troupis, a former Dane County, WI Circuit C more PR
Senator Markey Statement on Republican Vote to Send Health Care Costs Skyrocketing for 22 Million Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Statement on Republican Vote to Send Health Care Costs Skyrocketing for 22 Million Americans
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Markey: "Trump and Republicans never had a real health care planthey only have a 'We-Don't-Care' plan"
Washington (December 11, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee and on the Health, Education, Labor, and P more PR
Senator Markey Statement on Trump AI Regulation Moratorium Executive Order (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Statement on Trump AI Regulation Moratorium Executive Order
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Washington (December 11, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order bypassing Congress and preempting state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI).
"After mon more PR
Senator Marshall: Healthcare is in A Crisis & I Have a Plan to Fix It (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Healthcare is in A Crisis & I Have a Plan to Fix It
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Senator Marshall Joins America Reports on Fox News
Washington - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined John Roberts and Jacqui Heinrich on Fox News' America Reports live in the studio to detail his plan to solve America's healthcare crisis, known as "The Marshall Plan."
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Sheehy Nominates Montanans for Service Academies (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Sheehy Nominates Montanans for Service Academies
Senator Tim Sheehy nominated four Montana students for admission to a United States Service Academy.
"My wife and I met at the Naval Academy, and we were proud to serve our country, me as a Navy SEAL and Carmen as a Marine. There's no higher calling in life than serving your country, and Carmen and I know how rewarding it is to answer the call and atten more PR
Statement by Senator Warren on Trump Attack on the City of Boston's Efforts to Build More Homes and Lower Costs for All (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- 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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Statement by Senator Warren on Trump Attack on the City of Boston's Efforts to Build More Homes and Lower Costs for All
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Deve more PR
Stefanik Joins President Trump with Legendary Miracle on Ice Hockey Team in Oval Office Ceremony After Passing Law to Honor 1980 Team USA with Congressional Gold Medal (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Stefanik Joins President Trump with Legendary Miracle on Ice Hockey Team in Oval Office Ceremony After Passing Law to Honor 1980 Team USA with Congressional Gold Medal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, joined President Trump for an Oval Office ceremony to present members of the historic 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team wit more PR
The Republican Recap: Week of December 8, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Republican Recap: Week of December 8, 2025
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Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:
Improving Servicemember Quality of Life and Modernizing Defense Acquisition
This week, House Republicans passed legislation to implement President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda and restore our fighting force to greatness, codifying all or parts more PR
Trump Is Scrooge'ing New Yorkers This Holiday Season: In Syracuse, Gillibrand Slams Trump For Hurting Small Businesses With Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Trump Is Scrooge'ing New Yorkers This Holiday Season: In Syracuse, Gillibrand Slams Trump For Hurting Small Businesses With Tariffs
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined the owners of Talking Cursive Brewing Company and local elected officials to denounce President Trump's tariffs, which she said are wreaking havoc on small businesses this holiday season.
Earlier this week, Gillib more PR
Tuberville Calls for Mass Deportation of Radical Islamists (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Calls for Mass Deportation of Radical Islamists
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WASHINGTON - Following the shooting of two national guardsmen in D.C. by an Islamic terrorist, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor to warn of the growing threat of Radical Islam. Senator Tuberville called on the Trump administration to take immediate action to deport all Islamic terrorists.
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls Out Republican Betrayal Stripping IVF Coverage Out of NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls Out Republican Betrayal Stripping IVF Coverage Out of NDAA
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03) called out President Trump and Congressional Republicans' betrayal of American families after blocking critical IVF treatment expansion for military families.
President Trump has called himself the " fertilization president (link is external) " an more PR
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Celebrates Trump Administration Decision to Relocate Fannie Mae Offices to Alabama (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Celebrates Trump Administration Decision to Relocate Fannie Mae Offices to Alabama
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Subcommittee, today celebrated the Trump Administration's decision to move several offices from San Francisco, California, to Birmingham, Alabama. more PR
Warnock Secures Over $300 Million in Outstanding Helene Payments for Georgia, Vows to Continue Fighting for Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Secures Over $300 Million in Outstanding Helene Payments for Georgia, Vows to Continue Fighting for Funding
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Funding comes after pressure from Senator Reverend Warnock and as Georgia localities were readying for lawsuits from contractors seeking payment for work done in the wake of Hurricane Helene
In September, Senator Warnock released a report finding the Trump Administration wa more PR
Warren, Schumer, Colleagues Press Lutnick on Administration's Decision to Sell Out US National and Economic Security by Greenlighting the Sale of H200 Chips to China (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- 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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Warren, Schumer, Colleagues Press Lutnick on Administration's Decision to Sell Out US National and Economic Security by Greenlighting the Sale of H200 Chips to China
The Senators highlighted concerns from Department of Justice law enforcement officials about letting advanced AI chips fall into China's hands; Question more PR
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Raises Concerns About Epstein Files Tampering, Demands Audit of DOJ's Handling on MS NOW (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Raises Concerns About Epstein Files Tampering, Demands Audit of DOJ's Handling on MS NOW
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Washington, D.C. Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to discuss his new effort to compel an independent audit of the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein Files to ensure public trust and transparency ahead of their legally-req more PR
Welch Thanks Vermont Airmen for Loyal Service, Promises to Continue Pushing Back on Trump's Illegal Strikes and March to War in the Caribbean (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Thanks Vermont Airmen for Loyal Service, Promises to Continue Pushing Back on Trump's Illegal Strikes and March to War in the Caribbean
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Pentagon orders mobilization of Vermont's 158 th Fighter Wing to Caribbean as Trump ramps up conflict with Venezuela
BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the deployment of the Vermont Air National Guard more PR
Wyden, Colleagues Demand Answers from USFS on Stalled Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Colleagues Demand Answers from USFS on Stalled Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects
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Lawmakers' letter notes that wildfire prevention work under Trump is down nearly 40 percent from previous years
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he has joined Senate colleagues to demand information from the Trump administration on the number of hazardous fuels projects that have completed env more PR
Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Codify Fee-Free Days of Public Service on Federal Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Codify Fee-Free Days of Public Service on Federal Lands
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Trump Removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from List of Fee-Free Days, Included His Birthday Instead
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he has joined Senate and House colleagues to introduce legislation that would guarantee that visitors can enter National Parks and other federal lands free more PR
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Alarm Over Trump Administration Siphoning At Least $2 Billion from Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Alarm Over Trump Administration Siphoning At Least $2 Billion from Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined Senate and House colleagues to release a new report detailing the Trump administration's diversion of funds and resources from the Department of Defense to the Departmen more PR
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Alarm Over Trump Administration Siphoning At Least $2 Billion from Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Alarm Over Trump Administration Siphoning At Least $2 Billion from Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined Senate and House colleagues to release a new report detailing the Trump administration's diversion of funds and resources from the Department of Defense to the Department o more PR
Wyoming Delegation Joins President Trump at White House as He Strikes Down Biden-Era Buffalo Management Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Wyoming Delegation Joins President Trump at White House as He Strikes Down Biden-Era Buffalo Management Plan
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WASHINGTON, D.C. In a major victory for Wyoming energy and America's economic future, Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, and Representative Harriet Hageman (all R-WY) joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing (link is external) of their Congressional Review more PR
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