WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * 2025 RECAP: Hawley Delivers Record Legislative and Casework Wins In 2025, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) continued to prioritize Missourians and fight for hard-working Americans across the country as he kicked off his second term in the Senate. 2025 Quick Facts * 120 bills and resolutions cosponsored. * 40 original bills and resolutions introduced. * 350+ local TV and print interviews. * Thousa more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Issues Statement in Support of Operation Absolute Resolve * Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis issued the following statement in support of Operation Absolute Resolve. " President Donald J. Trump's decisive actions under Operation Absolute Resolve demonstrate a renewed commitment to holding narco-terrorists like Nicolas Maduro accountable. The operation underscores the urgent ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Statement on Trump Administration's Actions in Venezuela * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement on the Trump administration's military actions in Venezuela: "Nicolas Maduro is an oppressive dictator who has inflicted profound suffering on the Venezuelan people. They deserve democracy, the protection of human rights, and the abili more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Commends Trump Administration Deal Excluding U.S. Companies From Global Minimum Tax * Deal Protects U.S. Companies From Unfair Foreign Taxes, Defends American Competitiveness WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the Trump administration negotiated a deal to prevent U.S.-based companies from more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Statement on U.S. Military Invasion of Venezuela * 01.03.26 EDMONDS, WA - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released this statement regarding President Trump's decision to send U.S. troops into Venezuela: "President Trump's actions today with Venezuela raise more questions than answers. Is America going to be involved in running and stabilizing Venezuela? Today's actions raise many more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Celebrating a New Year with Republicans' New Tax Cuts Thanks to President Trump, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and congressional Republicans, instead of dreading a massive tax hike, Americans rang in the New Year excited to have more money in their pockets and more opportunities to get ahead in 2026. The Working Famili more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Chairman Crapo and Chairman Smith Applaud Trump Administration for International Tax Milestone Protecting American Workers and Businesses Today marks a vital step in the effort to ensure that American workers and businesses will no longer be targeted by foreign tax regimes, thanks to a new agreement negotiated by the Trump Administration. U.S. Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Garbarino Issues Statement on the Arrest of Nicolas Maduro Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Nicolas Maduro: "Nicolas Maduro--a narcoterrorist and illegitimate leader who has empowered the designated foreign terrorist organization Cartel de los more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Mast on Capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement following the successful U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. "The operation carried out last night capturing Nicolas Maduro is another win by Presiden more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Statement on Decisive U.S. Military Action in Venezuela Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement regarding decisive action by President Trump and the United States Armed Forces in capturing Venezuelan dictator and narco-terrorist Nicolas Maduro: "Leadership begins with strength, and I stand with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Committee Releases Conferenced CJS, E&W, and Interior Bills Continuing its work to advance regular order and deliver results for the American people, the House Appropriations Committee today released the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Negotiated and delivered o more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tiffany Visits School District of Crandon, Highlights Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools * CRANDON, WI - Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) visited the School District of Crandon to meet with school administrators, teachers, and students to discuss the recent reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. The visit followed the passage of S. 356, the Secure Rural S more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Statement on U.S. Military Action in Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) released the following statement: "Nicolas Maduro was indicted in 2020 for narco-terrorism and weapons trafficking against the United States and now, justice is being carried out. He has been responsible for flooding our streets with deadly drugs and violence that's clai more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Administration's Unauthorized Military Strike and Seizure of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's former President * Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caribbean Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's unauthor more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2026: * * * Congresswoman Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Administration's Unauthorized Military Strike and Seizure of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's former President Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caribbean Caucus, issued the following statement in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McClain Delaney Statement: Trump's Illegal Actions in Venezuela This Weekend Are Impeachable * WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) released the following statement: "I cannot stand by as my Republican colleagues allow President Trump to defy the rule of law, repeatedly overstep the authority of Congress and undermine our national security and th more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Highlights Bills Signed into Law in 2025 * AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after multiple bills he introduced were signed into law by President Trump during the first year of the 119 th Congress: "As we reflect on the first half of the 119 th Congress, I'm proud to see several of my bills prioritizing the needs of hardworking, God-fearing Texans be signed into l more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Celebrates the Passage of Her Bill to Support Victims of Human Trafficking To kick off Human Trafficking Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) is celebrating the passage of bipartisan legislation she cosponsored to help clear the criminal records of human trafficking survivors who were forced to commit nonviolent offenses as a result of being trafficked. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Statement on Changes to the Childhood Immunization Schedule * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updates to the Childhood Immunization Schedule: "This reckless change in the vaccine schedule by RFK Jr. and his hand-picked tea more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Statement on President Trump Risking Another Forever War in Venezuela * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Navy and Iraq War veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement after the Trump Administration captured the Venezuelan President, launched major strikes across the country, and announced a forthcoming military occupation of Venezuela. "Neither the American people  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On The Trump Administration's Actions In Venezuela * January 03, 2026 SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after U.S. military forces captured Venezuela President, Nicolas Maduro: "First and foremost, I disagree with President Trump's use of U.S. military forces without Congressional approval and worry deeply about th more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans' Statement on Recent Military Action in Venezuela * WASHINGTON (January 5, 2026) - Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) issued this statement today: "I oppose the Trump-Vance administration's unauthorized and unconstitutional military actions in Venezuela. Once again, this administration has no regard for the rule of law, risking American lives in and near Venezuela. I voted last month for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Continues Efforts to Reassert Congressional Authority Over War Powers * Concord, N.H. Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a former intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve and member of the House Armed Services Committee, is continuing her efforts to reassert congressional authority over President Trump's military strikes in international waters and military actions i more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Statement on Maduro's Arrest * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement regarding the United States' arrest of Venezuelan narco-terrorist Nicolas Maduro: "Maduro was a fugitive of American justice and is responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of innocent Americans. The Department of Justice has had a warrant out fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley-Durbin Statement on Judiciary Committee's Exclusion from Administration's Briefing on its Operations in Venezuela * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today released a joint statement on the Trump administration's decision to exclude the Senate Judiciary Committee from this evening's Capitol Hill briefing on th more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Tenney Unveils Her 2025 Annual Report * Oswego, New York - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) last week released her 2025 Annual Report, showcasing how her office delivered for working families, farmers, small businesses, veterans, and seniors across the district. The report highlights expanded constituent services, strong legislative action, and a continued commitment to tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News * 'Gone are the days of talk... now we're putting American safety and security first and foremost' WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News to discuss President Trump's decisive leadership to apprehend indicted narco-terrorist and illegitimate Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Madur more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Welch Speaks About January 6th Anniversary on NPR Podcast 'Trump's Terms' * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, recently joined National Public Radio to reflect on the five-year anniversary of the January 6 th insurrection on the U.S. Capitol. Senator Welch discussed his harrowing experience in the Capitol d more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Statement on Treasury Agreement to Exempt U.S.-Headquartered Companies from Biden Global Tax Plan * WASHINGTON, D.C. \Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, released the following statement after the U.S. Treasury Department announced (link is external) Monday that U.S.-headquartered multinational companies will be exempt from the OECD Pillar Tw more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Preckwinkle, Patients, and Providers Highlight ACA Tax Credit Expiration at Bronzeville Community Health Center, Warning of Coverage Losses and Strain on Safety-Net Care * CHICAGOCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health leadership, and Illinois residents today at Bronzeville Community Health Center on Chicag more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen Demands Answers about Trump Administration's Actions in Venezuela * Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement demanding answers from the Trump administration about its actions in Venezuela: "While I am glad that the dictator Nicolas Maduro will face justice in U.S. federal court, the Trump administration's actions raise serious concerns at home in Northwes more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Condemns RFK Jr.'s Push to Limit Childhood Vaccines * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) condemned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement gutting the childhood vaccine schedule (link is external), changing the number of recommended vaccinations from 17 to 11. If this policy goes into effect, immunizations for diseases such as RSV, inf more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEET THE PRESS: "AS DEMOCRATS, WE'RE COMMITTED TO DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING THAT EXISTS IN THIS COUNTRY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, where he reiterated that Democrats remain committed to lowering the high cost of living and protecting Americans' healthcare in the midst of the Republican more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEET THE PRESS: "AS DEMOCRATS, WE'RE COMMITTED TO DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING THAT EXISTS IN THIS COUNTRY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, where he reiterated that Democrats remain committed to lowering the high cost of living and protecting Americans' healthcare in the midst of the Republican healthcare crisis. KRIS more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE REJECT THE POSSIBILITY OF ANOTHER UNJUSTIFIED FOREIGN WAR" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living and protecting healthcare, while the Trump administration has done nothing to benefit the American people.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE REJECT THE POSSIBILITY OF ANOTHER UNJUSTIFIED FOREIGN WAR" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living and protecting healthcare, while the Trump administration has done nothing to benefit the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES : The Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump Administration's Military Attack on Venezuela * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's military action in Venezuela: "Maduro was an oppressive, authoritarian ruler who devastated Venezuela and destabilized the greater region. Further plunging the southern hemisphere into chaos with no clear pat more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Condemns Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement following the Trump administration's military action in Venezuela: "Let's be clear. Nicolas Maduro is an illegitimate leader. But using the U.S. military to attempt regime change more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- 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: * * * Moolenaar: Removing a Chinese Ally from Power Makes the World a Safer Place Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar made the following statement on the arrest of Venezuelan cartel leader Nicolas Maduro and China's influence in the Western Hemisphere: "The Trump Administra more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy On CNN's SOTU: Trump's Foreign Policy Is About Making His Friends Filthy Rich, Not American National Security * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday appeared on CNN's State of the Union with Dana Bash to respond to the Trump administration's military action in Venezuela to extract and arrest Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Murphy denounced the Trump administr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * New Toms River VA facility officially named "Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell VA Clinic" Honoring WWII hero and Ocean County native * In accordance with legislation offered by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in July and signed into law by President Trump in September, the newly constructed Toms River VA facility was today named in honor of Second Lieutenant Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell, a World War II h more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Pallone Blasts Latest Trump Administration Efforts to Restrict Children's Access to Vaccines Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced additional actions to restrict children's access to lifesaving vaccines including C more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * President Trump Puts America First in Unwinding Democrats' Unilateral Global Tax Surrender Today marks a vital step in the effort to ensure that American workers and jobs will no longer be targeted by foreign competitors in a global tax surrender created by Democrats in the last Administration, thanks to a new agreement negotiated by Pres more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Ways and Means Bill Helping Victims of Natural Disasters Bipartisan Ways and Means legislation extending tax deadlines for victims of natural disasters is now law after President Trump signed the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act (H.R. 1491), introduced by Representative Greg Murphy (NC-03) and Representative Jimmy Panetta more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Press Advisory and Statement: Congressman Cohen to Speak at a Hearing Marking Five Years Since the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee who was in House Chamber when insurrections attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, will question witnesses and testify at a special House hearing on the fifth annivers more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Condemns Military Action in Venezuela Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on the Trump Administration's military action in Venezuela. "Nicolas Maduro is a tyrant who repressed Venezuelans and aligned with our adversaries. However, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen, Coons, Leader Schumer, national security committees ranking members condemn Trump administration plan to run Venezuela U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Ranking Member Chris Coons (D-DE), Senate Democratic Le more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Military Strike on Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after President Trump violated the Constitution by conducting a military strike against Venezuela and kidnapping its president: "Under our Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war because the Framers believed that matter more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Marks Productive First Year in Congress * LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) marked her first year in Congress, touting a record that includes a slate of commonsense solutions to the most pressing issues facing Angelenos, including standing up to the Trump Administration and new legislation to bring down the cost of housing, disaste more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Denounces Trump's Unconsitutional Regime Change in Venezuela Tucson, AZ - Rep. Grijalva released the following statement following the capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. The statement is also available in Spanish below: "The Constitution is clear: only Congress has the authority to declare war. By bypassing Congress, President Trump is not only violating the law, but also da more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hudson, North Carolina Delegation Secure $213 Million Rural Health Investment for NC Communities * Last week, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced North Carolina will receive $213 million under the Rural Health Transformation Program, one of the largest funds for rural health programs in history, created by President Trump's Working Families Tax Cut. "I'm plea more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Thompson Releases Statement on Trump's Actions in Venezuela * President Trump has launched what legal experts say is an illegal military action against Venezuela. Decisions regarding military force when there is no immediate danger to the United States must involve Congress. That's why I voted in support of the NDAA, which reins in the president's ability to make unilateral military decision more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tom McClintock Statement on the Arrest of Nicolas Maduro * The arrest of Maduro has advanced both the cause of justice and freedom in the Western hemisphere and revived the Monroe Doctrine for our national security. It is an astounding tactical success of American armed forces and a testament to the decisiveness and resolve of President Trump and his advisors. The contrast between American  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Statement on Maduro Capture, Venezuela Strikes U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the statement below regarding President Trump's recent action in Venezuela. "Nicolas Maduro and his regime posed a grave threat to America. He facilitated the flow of deadly drugs into our country, allowed U.S. adversaries to establish a foothold alarmingly c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Rogers Praises Successful Mission to Bring Maduro to Justice Today, U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement applauding the successful military mission to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. Rogers expects a full committee briefing on the operation this week. "I commend President more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Celebrates Trump Admin's Arrest of Dictator Nicolas Maduro in Miami: 'Today is a New Day of Freedom for Venezuela' * DORAL, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott led a press conference in Doral following the successful arrest of Venezuelan narco-terrorist and dictator Nicolas Maduro thanks to the Trump administration's decisive actions to deliver freedom and democracy in Vene more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tina Smith's Statement on Governor Walz's Decision Not to Seek Re-Election * ST. PAUL, MN - Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after Governor Tim Walz announced he would not seek re-election in 2026. "Governor Walz's decision to not seek re-election is what it looks like when leaders put the interests of the people before politics. Tim's career has bee more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on Venezuela Wilmington, Del. - U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released a statement on the Trump administration's operation in Venezuela and capturing of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. "For months now, the Trump administration has conducted military operations in Venezuela with no warning, no legal authority, and no explanati more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Senator Markey Demands Answers from Trump on His Illegal War for Oil with Venezuela Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today led a letter to President Trump, demanding a cessation of hostilities against Venezuela and answers on the Trump administration's objectives, legal rationale, and plans for Venezuela's future. History offers a clear warning against U.S.-led regime cha more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Statement on U.S. Military Attack on Venezuela and the Kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro * Watch: Senator Markey opposes Trump administration actions in Venezuela Washington (January 3, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today after the Trump administration launched an illegal strike on Venezuela and kidnapped Venezue more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Maduro & Drug Lords Are No Longer Untouchable * Senator Marshall Joins Mundo in the Morning Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined KCMO's Mundo in the Morning with Pete Mundo to discuss the success of Operation Absolute Resolve, how Americans are safer as a result, and Democrats' sudden reversal on Venezuela when President Trump acts. Click more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Responds to Trump's Illegal Military Operation, Address to the Nation * Senator Murray : "It is outrageous for a President who is tanking our economy here at home to suggest that the American taxpayer spend a fortune to 'run' another country while doing nothing to make life better in America. I opposed the war in Iraq from the outsetand the parallels here are glaring. I will similar more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Statement on Release of Three-Bill Minibus * Package of funding bills rejects draconian cuts and policies pushed by President Trump, House Republicansand reasserts congressional control over key funding decisions Democrats protect program to lower families' energy bills, key investments in scientific research, and much more Washington, D.C. Today, top appropriators in the Senate a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Exposes Democrat Hypocrisy after Maduro Capture, Discusses Rampant Minnesota Fraud on Fox News * Applauds Trump-Corollary to Monroe Doctrine WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox News' Faulkner Focus to discuss the Trump administration's successful operation in Venezuela, expose Democrat's hypocrisy after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, highlight the rampant  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Joins Fox News to Discuss Trump Administration's Successful Operation in Venezuela * Praises Strategic Foreign Policy Pivot Back to the Western Hemisphere CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Fox News' Sunday Briefing to discuss the Trump administration's successful operation in Venezuela. Watch the fu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Regime Change Strike in Venezuela U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement regarding U.S. military activities in Venezuela. "President Trump's announcement this morning that U.S. forces carried o more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on FY26 Appropriations * WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson released the following statement on the FY26 appropriations process and the next set of bills to be considered on the House floor this week. The FY26 Energy and Water Development, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Interior-Environment conference bills underscore House Republicans' commitment to restoring regul more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on FY26 Appropriations * WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson released the following statement on the FY26 appropriations process and the next set of bills to be considered on the House floor this week. The FY26 Energy and Water Development, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Interior-Environment conference bills underscore House Republicans' commitment to restoring regular order and com more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Senator Kelly * Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released the following statement: "Over twenty-five years in the U.S. Navy, thirty-nine combat missions, and four missions to space, I risked my life for this country and to defend our Constitution including the First Amendment rights of every American to speak out. I never expected that the President of the United States and the Secret more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of January 5, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Lowering Housing Costs and Restoring the American Dream A key component to the American Dream is homeownership, but recently for many that has been out of reach. House Republicans are bringing forward legislation to decrease housing costs and make homeownership easier. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum Statement on Government Walz's Decision Not to Seek a Third Term * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Monday in response to Governor Tim Walz's announcement that he would not seek a third term as governor: "I spoke with Governor Tim Walz earlier today and thanked him more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Vice Chair Murray, Leader Schumer, National Security Committees Ranking Members Condemn Trump Administration Plan To Run Venezuela Today, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Chris Coons (D-DE), Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Welch Leads Call Criticizing Trump's Creation of 'Second Amendment Section' at DOJ to Push Pro-Gun Agenda New section at DOJ's Civil Rights Division will enforce Trump's Executive Order on the Second Amendment * U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, and Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Wyden Statement on Trump-Kennedy Action to Reduce Access to Vaccines Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced steps to unilaterally change the childhood vaccine schedule. "Robert Kennedy is hellbent on continuing his anti-vaccine crusade, making A more PR