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Ahead of Final Day of Open Enrollment, Wyden Calls for Extension of ACA Tax Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following remarks on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Ahead of Final Day of Open Enrollment, Wyden Calls for Extension of ACA Tax Credits
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Tomorrow is the final day for Americans to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. After that, the door slams shut, high premiums are locked in, and millions of families will be unable to afford essentia more PR
Allen's Legislation Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings from Risky ESG Factors Passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Allen's Legislation Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings from Risky ESG Factors Passes House
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2988, the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act, by a vote of 213-205. H.R. 2988 was introduced by Representative Rick W. Allen (GA-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, earlier this year.
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America Stands with the Brave People of Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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America Stands with the Brave People of Iran
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"Iranians are rejecting the poverty, the repression, and the ruin brought forth by four decades of tyranny... From Europe and South America to right here in the United States Senate, we bear witness to the contrast between the Iranian people's bravery and the Iranian regime's brutality."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate more PR
Amo Introduces Bill to Stop Failed Property Developer Trump from Acquiring NATO Territory (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Introduces Bill to Stop Failed Property Developer Trump from Acquiring NATO Territory
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Washington, DC - TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI); Lead Democrat for the Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA); Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus Co-Chair Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe Ran more PR
Arrington Works with Trump Administration to Lower Input Costs for Farmers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Works with Trump Administration to Lower Input Costs for Farmers
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led 21 Members of Congress representing Rural America in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Attorney General Pam Bondi encouraging continued collaboration to strengthen competition in agricultural input markets and hel more PR
As Open Enrollment Comes to a Close, Senator Gallego Joins Protect Our Care to Discuss Republican Premium Hikes (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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As Open Enrollment Comes to a Close, Senator Gallego Joins Protect Our Care to Discuss Republican Premium Hikes
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PHOENIX - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ ) joined Protect Our Care Arizona to hold Republicans in Congress accountable for doubling, tripling, and even quadrupling the premiums of over 370,000 Arizonans by ending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that keep coverage affordabl more PR
As Trump Continues to Threaten Greenland, Larson Cosponsors Urgent Bill to Protect NATO Allies from Illegal Invasions (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Continues to Threaten Greenland, Larson Cosponsors Urgent Bill to Protect NATO Allies from Illegal Invasions
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the introduction of the bipartisan No Funds for NATO Invasion Act (link is external) to prohibit the use of federal funds for an invasion of any NATO member state or NATO-protected territory, following Trump's th more PR
Beatty Delivers Significant Funding for Ohio's Third; Protecting Jewish Community, Investing in High-Need Youth, Strengthening University Research and Mental Health Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Beatty Delivers Significant Funding for Ohio's Third; Protecting Jewish Community, Investing in High-Need Youth, Strengthening University Research and Mental Health Services
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COLUMBUS, OH - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) announced over $5.6 million in Congressional funding, to invest in community projects in Central Ohio. This critical funding will meet the needs of communities across more PR
Bennet Slams Trump's Threats to NCAR and His Attacks Against Colorado on Senate Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Slams Trump's Threats to NCAR and His Attacks Against Colorado on Senate Floor
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on the Senate floor on the need to protect funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). This follows last month's announcement from the Trump Administration that they intend to "break up" NCAR. Senator Bennet offered an more PR
Bennet Statement on Trump Administration's Rejection of Colorado's Clean Air Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on Trump Administration's Rejection of Colorado's Clean Air Plan
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's full disapproval of Colorado's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan:
"With his surprise disapproval of our state's Regional Haze Plan, President Trump continues to try to take decision-making more PR
Booker Announces New Legislation to Strengthen Federal Law Enforcement Standards and Transparency After Fatal Shooting of Minneapolis Woman (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Announces New Legislation to Strengthen Federal Law Enforcement Standards and Transparency After Fatal Shooting of Minneapolis Woman
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following the fatal killing of Minneapolis resident, Renne Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced the introduction of two accounta more PR
Booker Statement on Trump's Nomination of Billionaire Republican Donor to Head the Federal Trade Commission (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement on Trump's Nomination of Billionaire Republican Donor to Head the Federal Trade Commission
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, issued the following statement:
"Donald Trump's nomination of megadonor David MacNeil to the Federal Trade Commi more PR
Boyle Statement on Trump's Health Care "Proposal" (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on Trump's Health Care "Proposal"
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's latest health care "proposal":
"Trump's half-baked health care 'plan' is a con that does nothing to help Americans facing soaring costs more PR
Budd, Tillis Announce Strong Support for President Trump's U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of N.C. Nominee, Dan Bishop (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd, Tillis Announce Strong Support for President Trump's U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of N.C. Nominee, Dan Bishop
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) today announced their support for the nomination of Dan Bishop, former U.S. Congressman and Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to become the Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorney for more PR
Burlison Announces Hearing on Making Housing More Affordable (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Burlison Announces Hearing on Making Housing More Affordable
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WASHINGTON -Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) today announced a hearing on "Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream." During the hearing, members will analyze factors, including overbearing federal and state regulations, that have made housing unaffordable for more PR
Burlison, Schmitt Welcome Administrative Action to Rein in Corps Enforcement at Table Rock Lake (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Burlison, Schmitt Welcome Administrative Action to Rein in Corps Enforcement at Table Rock Lake
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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) and Senator Eric Schmitt (MO) today welcomed the decisive action by the Trump administration to address long-standing enforcement issues by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Table Rock Lake and to restore clarity for Missouri property owners.
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Capito: Working Families Tax Cuts Will Unleash American Energy Dominance (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Capito: Working Families Tax Cuts Will Unleash American Energy Dominance
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, supports an all-of the-above energy approach, invests in American-made energy, and lowers costs for consumers.
"As Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I was proud to champion the Working Families more PR
Cassidy Secures Over $293 Million for Louisiana in Appropriations Bills Heading to President Trump's Desk (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Cassidy Secures Over $293 Million for Louisiana in Appropriations Bills Heading to President Trump's Desk
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced he secured $293,114,000.00 for Louisiana in the Energy and Water, Interior and Environment, and Commerce, Justice, and Science appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. This includes $137.5 million for the Morganza to the G more PR
Chairman Boozman Marks Signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Into Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Chairman Boozman Marks Signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids into Law
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after watching President Trump sign the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law:
"Today is a milestone for the health more PR
Congress Approves FY 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Congress Approves FY 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill
Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act by a vote of 82-15. The legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 397 to 28, will improve critica more PR
CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ INTRODUCES RESOLUTION COMMENDING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S OPERATION ABSOLUTE RESOLVE (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ INTRODUCES RESOLUTION COMMENDING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S OPERATION ABSOLUTE RESOLVE
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) introduced House Resolution 998 \- Commending President Trump, his administration, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and Justice Department for the remarkable success of "Operation Absolute Resolve". more PR
Congressman Cliff Bentz Statement Regarding the Events in Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cliff Bentz Statement Regarding the Events in Venezuela
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Cliff Bentz, (R-OR), has these comments regarding events in Venezuela:
The night of January 2nd the United States sent military aircraft into Venezuela, capturing Nicolas Maduro, president of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores. The raid lasted about 150 minutes, following several months of preparat more PR
Congressman Rogers Applauds Final Passage of Federal Funding Package with Nearly $40 Million for Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rogers Applauds Final Passage of Federal Funding Package with Nearly $40 Million for Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky
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Includes Millions for Kentucky Infrastructure, Coal Communities, First Responders, Combatting Opioid Abuse, Spurring Innovation in Business and Education, and more
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers celebrates final passage of the Commerce, more PR
Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces the Abolish ICE Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces the Abolish ICE Act
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced the Abolish ICE Act, legislation that would dismantle the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and end its current enforcement authority.
"Since ICE's establishment in 2003, they've prioritized aggressive enforcement and violence rather than due process. Americans are bein more PR
Congressman Troy Carter: Pulling the Plug on Hope: Cutting Mental Health Care While the Crisis Grows (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Troy Carter: Pulling the Plug on Hope: Cutting Mental Health Care While the Crisis Grows
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
"This is perhaps one of the most egregious acts yet.
"At a moment when our nation is already facing a sharp rise in mental illness, addiction, and suicide, the Trump administration has chosen to more PR
Congressman Wesley Hunt Introduces the Guaranteeing the States Protection against Invasion Act 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Wesley Hunt Introduces the Guaranteeing the States Protection against Invasion Act 2026
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced the Guaranteeing the States' Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026 (GSPA). During the Biden Administration, U.S. CBP encountered approximately 10.8 million individuals at the southern border, with an additional 2 million known "got aways."Te more PR
Congresswoman Hageman Votes to Advance Two More Full-Year Appropriations Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Hageman Votes to Advance Two More Full-Year Appropriations Bills
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) voted in favor of H.R. 7006, a two-bill appropriations package. With its passage, the House has now completed 8 of the 12 annual spending bills in advance of the January 30 funding deadline. This package provides funding for the Department of the Treasury more PR
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon Votes Against H.R. 7006 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lateefah Simon Votes Against H.R. 7006
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement after voting NO on H.R. 7006:
"Yesterday, I voted against H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act.
"Despite good work from Democratic leaders to incl more PR
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Spending Bill That Fails To Meet Needs of American People or Respond to Trump Administration's Abuses (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Spending Bill That Fails To Meet Needs of American People or Respond to Trump Administration's Abuses
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7006, to fund certain federal agencies and governmen more PR
Congresswoman McClain Delaney Traveling to Minnesota for Field Hearing on Trump's Lawless Assaults on American Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McClain Delaney Traveling to Minnesota for Field Hearing on Trump's Lawless Assaults on American Communities
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Tomorrow, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) will join more than two dozen members of Congress for a field hearing, " Kidnapped & Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota (link is external)." This hearing comes on the heels of ICE's killing of 37-yea more PR
Congresswoman McCollum Condemns President Trump's Threat to Invoke Insurrection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McCollum Condemns President Trump's Threat to Invoke Insurrection Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Thursday morning, President Trump announced on his social media platform that he was considering invoking the Insurrection Act in Minnesota. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), the Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement in response to the Preside more PR
CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES REVERSAL OF TERMINATION OF ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES REVERSAL OF TERMINATION OF ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) today announced the successful reinstatement of approximately 2,000 health and mental health service grants totaling roughly $2 billion nationwide. The reversal follows sustained pressure from Members of Congress, includi more PR
Cornyn Chairs Hearing on Biden's Afghan Vetting Failures, 'Trojan Horse' Parole Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Chairs Hearing on Biden's Afghan Vetting Failures, 'Trojan Horse' Parole Program
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today delivered the following opening remarks during a joint Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing entitled, "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Trojan Horse with Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences," which he co-chaired as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Bo more PR
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act to Address Child Care Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act to Address Child Care Fraud
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Kennedy (R-LA), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced the Stop Fraud by Strengthening Oversight and More Accountability for Lying and Illegal Activity (Stop Fraud by SOMALIA) Act, which would strengthen penalties for child ca more PR
Daines Statement on Venezuela War Powers Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines Statement on Venezuela War Powers Vote
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U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today regarding his vote on the Venezuela War Powers Resolution:
"The War Powers Act grants presidents clear authority for the use of limited military force. President Trump was well within this authority when he brought Nicolas more PR
Delaware Congressional Delegation Secures More Than $40 Million for First State in Three Appropriations Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Delaware congressional delegation secures more than $40 million for First State in three appropriations bills
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Representative Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) today celebrated Senate passage of three appropriations bills that make critical investments in public safety, scientific research, clean energy, water infrastruct more PR
Deluzio, Lee Celebrate Full Reinstatement of Workers at National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio, Lee Celebrate Full Reinstatement of Workers at National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) celebrated that workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) slated to be terminated will be able to go back to work-including hundreds of mine safety workers more PR
Duckworth Pushes to Slash ICE Funding and Block GOP Cuts to Lead Removal Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Pushes to Slash ICE Funding and Block GOP Cuts to Lead Removal Programs
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), author of the historic bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Law, today sought to block $125 million in Republican cuts to lead service line replacement projects by redirecting a portion of Trump's exorbitant $2 billion more PR
Duckworth Statement After Republicans Blocked Venezuela War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Statement After Republicans Blocked Venezuela War Powers Resolution
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January 14, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Senate failed to pass a bipartisan War Powers Resolution -which Duckworth cosponsored-that would have prevented the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or ag more PR
Durbin Condemns Trump Admin's Whitewashing Of January 6 In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Condemns Trump Admin's Whitewashing Of January 6 In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting
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January 15, 2026
Durbin again called on DHS Secretary Noem to testify in front of the Committee and urged Chairman Grassley to consider a subpoena if she refuses to appear
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, del more PR
Durbin Condemns Trump Admin's Whitewashing Of January 6 In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Durbin Condemns Trump Admin's Whitewashing Of January 6 In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting condemning the Trump Adminis more PR
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals
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During his opening, Durbin noted, "These allies served alongside American service members through two decades of war. They put their lives on the line to support our troops."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judici more PR
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee hearing entitled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Troj more PR
Durbin Denounces Trump Administration's Cruel Efforts To Shut Down Legal Immigration (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Durbin Denounces Trump Administration's Cruel Efforts To Shut Down Legal Immigration
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor to deliver a scathing condemnation of the Trump Administration's crackdown on legal immigration across the country. more PR
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Questions Witnesses During Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Department of State, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Defense (DOD) officials during a Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee hearing more PR
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Durbin Questions Witnesses During Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Department of State, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Defense (DOD) officials during a Senate Judi more PR
Durbin Statement On Republicans' Vote Against Venezuela War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On Republicans' Vote Against Venezuela War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senate failed to pass the bipartisan war powers resolution, which would block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress. more PR
Ernst Raises a Glass to Celebrate Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Becoming Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Raises a Glass to Celebrate Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Becoming Law
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) raised a glass of whole milk to celebrate the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act becoming law.
The bill, cosponsored by Ernst, advanced out of the Senate late last year and will allow whole and 2% milk to be served at school meals, overturning an unnecessary Obama-era restricti more PR
Ernst Stands Up for Iowa Family Farms (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Stands Up for Iowa Family Farms
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) delivered opening remarks on her work to make life more affordable for Iowa's rural businesses, including America's original small business - the family farm.
Ernst urged Congress to pass a pair of her bills that will unleash domestic manufacturing and moder more PR
Fischer on Senate Floor: Stands in Solidarity with the People of Iran, Commends President Trump for Economic Pressure (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer on Senate Floor: Stands in Solidarity with the People of Iran, Commends President Trump for Economic Pressure
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Today, during a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, reaffirmed her solidarity with the Iranian people as they protest the authoritarian Iranian regime's flagrant economic mismanagement and brutal treat more PR
Fischer, Durbin's Protecting Children with Food Allergies Bill Signed into Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer, Durbin's Protecting Children with Food Allergies Bill Signed into Law
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Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), both members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, celebrated their bipartisan Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act becoming law through an amendment to the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.
Fischer and Durbin's leg more PR
Gallego Statement on Venezuela War Powers Resolution Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego Statement on Venezuela War Powers Resolution Vote
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WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine Corps combat veteran who served in Iraq, released the following statement after Republicans voted to block the Venezuela War Powers Resolution offered by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia:
"I fought in Iraq, and I know what happens when we rush into a war that doesn't need to happen. We can more PR
Gillibrand Statement On Court Injunction Allowing Empire Wind Construction To Resume (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Court Injunction Allowing Empire Wind Construction To Resume
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia's preliminary injunction allowing the Empire Wind project to resume construction following the Trump administration's stop work order, which constituted another brazen attack on Ne more PR
Goldman Reiterates Demand for Briefing From Trump Administration on Halting of Offshore Winds Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Goldman Reiterates Demand for Briefing From Trump Administration on Halting of Offshore Winds Projects
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Trump Administration Claims That Wind Projects, Including Empire Wind 1, Pose A National Security Risk
Last Year, Goldman Demanded A Classified Briefing Detailing Supposed Threats - With No Response From The Administration
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) i more PR
Hawley Introduces Bill to Create New Watchdog for Fraud Following Minnesota Revelations (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley Introduces Bill to Create New Watchdog for Fraud Following Minnesota Revelations
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Special Inspector General for Program Fraud Act to root out fraud in child assistance programs. The legislation follows revelations that at least half of the $18 billion in federal funds allocated to social services in Minnesota since 2018 may have bee more PR
Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE Funding to Help New Mexico Law Enforcement Keep Communities Safe (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE Funding to Help New Mexico Law Enforcement Keep Communities Safe
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined 5 Senate Democrats to introduce the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, legislation that will redirect almost $75 billion from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and send it inst more PR
Horsford Leads Letter Urging DHS to Revise Proposed Travel Rule That Could Harm Nevada's Tourism Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford Leads Letter Urging DHS to Revise Proposed Travel Rule That Could Harm Nevada's Tourism Industry
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today led a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection opposing a proposed rule that would require foreign travelers to disclose up to five years of social media history prior to traveling to the Unit more PR
Houlahan and Bicameral Group Of Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment And Prosecutions (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Houlahan and Bicameral Group Of Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment And Prosecutions
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.-6) on Wednesday led Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Cautions Against U.S. Military Strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Cautions Against U.S. Military Strikes on Iran
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Washington, D.C. \- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement urging the Trump administration to not undermine the protest movement in Iran by using military force, which he argued would result in ramifications far beyond the protests more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Slams Trump Administration Plan to Shutter Camp As Sayliyah (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Slams Trump Administration Plan to Shutter Camp As Sayliyah
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Washington, D.C. \- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the State Department's notification to the committee of its intent to close Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) in Qatar, which has supported the safe relocation more PR
House Judiciary Committee Sets Jan. 22 Hearing on Oversight of Office of Special Counsel Jack Smith (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Office of Special Counsel Jack Smith" at 10 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2026, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building:
The hearing will examine the operations of Jack Smith's office-specifically, his team's investigations and prosecutions of President Donald J. Trump and his co-defendants.
WITNESS:
* Former Special Counsel Jack Smith
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Original text here: https://judiciary. more PR
House Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Leaders Demand Immediate SAMHSA Funding Restoration (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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House Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Leaders Demand Immediate SAMHSA Funding Restoration
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, leaders of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force and the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus led a bipartisan group of 100 House members demanding the Trump administration reverse its decision to terminate thousands of Substance Abuse and Men more PR
House Passes Foreign Military Financing For Indo-Pacific Partners (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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House Passes Foreign Military Financing For Indo-Pacific Partners
This week, the House of Representatives passed legislation funding the State Department and the Treasury Department for 2026. The legislation includes critical funding for the government's effort to more PR
House Rules Committee Ranking Member Mcgovern Issues Remarks at Hearing to Consider Bills from House Education & Workforce Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Jan. 13, 2026, at a hearing to consider five bills reported out of the Education and Workforce Committee:
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Thank you, Madam Chair. Today, we're considering five bills reported out of the Education and Workforce Committee.
Let's be honest about what these bills do. They cut people's wages. They mess with people's retirement savings. And they han more PR
House Science, Space & Technology Committee Chairman Babin Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on AI (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Advancing America's AI Action Plan":
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Good morning. Thank you, Chairman Obernolte, for convening today's hearing. I also thank the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Michael Kratsios, for joining us to discuss President Trump's plan for America to win the ar more PR
House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Vice Chairman McDowell Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Coast Guard Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, vice chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, released the following opening remarks from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Drugs, Thugs, and Fish: Examining Coast Guard Law Enforcement Effort":
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Thank you, everyone, for joining the Subcommittee today to discuss the Coast Guard's law enforcement missions. Specifically, we want to highlight the amazing wo more PR
House Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Neal Issues Opening Statement at Worker & Family Support, IRS Oversight Markup (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on Jan. 14, 2026, at the markup of family support and Internal Revenue Service oversight bills:
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
There's only one party in Washington pulling legislative levers to deliver wins for the American people, and it isn't the majority. For months, Republicans slammed the door in the faces of millions of families who h more PR
Hoyer, Amo, Boyle, Keating Introduce NO NATO for Purchase Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer, Amo, Boyle, Keating Introduce NO NATO for Purchase Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus, Gabe Amo (RI-01), Vice Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Brendan F. Boyle (PA-01), Lead Democrat for the Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Bill Keating (MA-09), Ranking Member on the H more PR
ICYMI in The Tennessean: Blackburn Makes Case for Reauthorization of National Quantum Initiative Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI in The Tennessean: Blackburn Makes Case for Reauthorization of National Quantum Initiative Act
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'In Tennessee, we are well prepared to lead this next revolution in quantum development.'
'By passing the NQIA, Congress can take a bold step to ensure America's 21st century leadership and realize all the incredible benefits of quantum-while ensuring that it can never be used against us by more PR
ICYMI: Buchanan Details 2026 Agenda to Deliver for Florida Families in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Buchanan Details 2026 Agenda to Deliver for Florida Families in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed
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"2025 Was A Year of Promises Kept, and 2026 Will Be No Different."
WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune outlining his priorities for 2026 and his plans to deliver results for the people of Florida's 16th District. Buchanan highlights his eff more PR
ICYMI: Ernst Tapped to Lead Legislative Package to Ensure Minnesota Fraud Never Happens Again (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Ernst Tapped to Lead Legislative Package to Ensure Minnesota Fraud Never Happens Again
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WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, Fox News detailed how U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate DOGE Caucus, has been tapped to lead a package of bills targeted at tackling fraud to ensure what has been exposed in Minnesota is never allowed to happen again.
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ICYMI: Goodlander, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation in the House of Representatives to Address Chronic Staffing Shortages at Federal Prisons (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Goodlander, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation in the House of Representatives to Address Chronic Staffing Shortages at Federal Prisons
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Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) are leading bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives to address persistent staffing shortages at federal pri more PR
ICYMI: Senate HELP Committee Advances Legislation Improving American Families' Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2026:
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ICYMI: Senate HELP Committee Advances Legislation Improving American Families' Health
Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted unanimously to favorably report four bipartisan pieces of legislation to improve American families' health.
The bills include:
* S. 1157, Women and Lung more PR
ICYMI: Subcommittee Chairman Ogles in the Washington Examiner - "We Are Already in a Cyberwar. Will We Shape It or Simply Continue Reacting to It?" (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026:
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ICYMI: Subcommittee Chairman Ogles in the Washington Examiner: "We Are Already in a Cyberwar. Will We Shape it or Simply Continue Reacting to It?"
This week, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, penned an op-ed for the Washington more PR
ICYMI: The Guardian: Reps. Dave Min & Claudia Tenney Urge Trump Administration to Assist the Iranian People by Restoring Their Internet Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: The Guardian: Reps. Dave Min & Claudia Tenney Urge Trump Administration to Assist the Iranian People by Restoring Their Internet Access
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Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the Guardian (link is external) first reported that Representatives Dave Min (D-CA-47) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) led a bipartisan letter urging "Donald Trump to allow the US government to help open up internet access in Iran. more PR
In 2025, Families Paid $310 More For Groceries Under Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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In 2025, Families Paid $310 More For Groceries Under Trump
The Joint Economic Committee - Minority Calculated Overall Change in Grocery Costs Based on a Family's Typical Grocery List
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The Joint Economic Committee - Minority today released a new report finding that a typical American family paid $310 more for groceries during P more PR
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott's More Affordable Care Act Delivers on President Trump's Push to Make Health Care Great Again (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott's More Affordable Care Act Delivers on President Trump's Push to Make Health Care Great Again
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, as President Trump calls for fixes to make health care more affordable for families, Senator Rick Scott's More Affordable Care Act works to deliver just that. This bill will fix the broken health care crisis Obamacare has cre more PR
Judiciary Democrats Demand Chairman Jordan Probe the Sham Investigation Into Federal Reserve Chair Powell (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Judiciary Democrats Demand Chairman Jordan Probe the Sham Investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell
Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Jared Moskowitz Lead Letter Demanding Jordan Investigate Blatant Abuse of DOJ Prosecutorial Power
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Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Jared Moskowitz more PR
Kaine, Collins & Risch Welcome Policy Change to Cut Red Tape for Foreign-Born Religious Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Collins & Risch Welcome Policy Change to Cut Red Tape for Foreign-Born Religious Workers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jim Risch (R-ID) welcomed an interim final rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which eliminates the arbitrary requirement that forces foreign-born religious workers to leave the United States after five years more PR
Kaine, Schumer, & Schiff Slam Use of Procedural Motion to Sidestep Their Venezuela War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Schumer, & Schiff Slam Use of Procedural Motion to Sidestep Their Venezuela War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) slammed Republicans' procedural motion to sidestep their War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within o more PR
Kelly Presses Trump for Action to Lower Health Care Costs for Arizona Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Presses Trump for Action to Lower Health Care Costs for Arizona Families
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"In the wealthiest country in the world, parents should be able to take their kids to the doctor and seniors should be able to pay for their prescription drugs."
Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly raised concerns with President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. about how the Trum more PR
Kennedy delivers $284.7 million for Louisiana special projects in package of three spending bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy delivers $284.7 million for Louisiana special projects in package of three spending bills
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WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee, secured a total of $284.7 million for special projects in Louisiana in a package of three Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 spending bills today p more PR
Kennedy secures major Louisiana wins, cuts wasteful spending, and strengthens defense priorities in FY 2026 Energy and Water Development spending bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy secures major Louisiana wins, cuts wasteful spending, and strengthens defense priorities in FY 2026 Energy and Water Development spending bill
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WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, today voted in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations conference bill, which curbs more PR
Kennedy Warns of Devastating Impacts as Trump Admin Threatens Protections for Students with Disabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy Warns of Devastating Impacts as Trump Admin Threatens Protections for Students with Disabilities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) delivered a speech on the House floor underscoring the devastating impact of the Trump administration's attacks on the Department of Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Compounded by recent cuts to Medic more PR
Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump Administration's Move to Eliminate Funding for Lifesaving Addiction Treatment and Mental-Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump Administration's Move to Eliminate Funding for Lifesaving Addiction Treatment and Mental-Health Care
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has sent letters abruptly terminating federal more PR
Krishnamoorthi Opposes State Department Funding Bill That Fails to Restrain Trump, Including in Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Opposes State Department Funding Bill That Fails to Restrain Trump, Including in Venezuela
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) voted against the fiscal year 2026 State Department funding bill and released the following statement explaining his vote:
"I voted against this bill because it puts no guardrails on the Trump Administration's reckless use of taxpaye more PR
Larsen and Colleagues Secure Reinstatement of Addiction and Mental Health Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen and Colleagues Secure Reinstatement of Addiction and Mental Health Funding
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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) cheered the reinstatement of nearly $2 billion in grants to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), including seven Health Care Authority-administered grants in Washington state. The reinstatement of this funding, which spanned thousands of g more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE NEED MASSIVE REFORM TO THE WAY IN WHICH ICE AND DHS ARE CURRENTLY CONDUCTING THEMSELVES" (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE NEED MASSIVE REFORM TO THE WAY IN WHICH ICE AND DHS ARE CURRENTLY CONDUCTING THEMSELVES"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to hold ICE, DHS and the Trump administration accountable for the extremism that they are unleashing on American commun more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE NEED MASSIVE REFORM TO THE WAY IN WHICH ICE AND DHS ARE CURRENTLY CONDUCTING THEMSELVES" (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE NEED MASSIVE REFORM TO THE WAY IN WHICH ICE AND DHS ARE CURRENTLY CONDUCTING THEMSELVES"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to hold ICE, DHS and the Trump administration accountable for the extremism that they are unleashing on American communities.
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Lujan Statement on Senate Republicans Voting to Block Consideration of War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Senate Republicans Voting to Block Consideration of War Powers Resolution
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block consideration of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that earned bipartisan support last week :
"Just last week, the Senate voted with bipartisan support to advance a war power more PR
Magaziner Statement on Trump Administration's Cancellation of Mental Health and Addiction Grants (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner Statement on Trump Administration's Cancellation of Mental Health and Addiction Grants
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement following reports that the Trump Administration issued termination letters for up to $2 billion in grants for mental health and addiction services including to Rhode Island providers. "The overdose more PR
Meeks Cautions Against U.S. Military Strikes on Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Meeks Cautions Against U.S. Military Strikes on Iran
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement urging the Trump administration to not undermine the protest movement in Iran by using military force, which he argued would result in ramifications far beyond more PR
Merkley: Senate Fails to Stand Up to Trump's Unconstitutional Strikes Against Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley: Senate Fails to Stand Up to Trump's Unconstitutional Strikes Against Venezuela
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Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley -a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee-today released the following statement after the Senate voted to block U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA)'s War Powers Resolutionaimed at stopping unauthorized U.S. military action in Venezuela:
"The Tru more PR
Military Nominee Cannot Answer Senator King Question: "What is the Mission" in Venezuela? (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Military Nominee Cannot Answer Senator King Question: "What is the Mission" in Venezuela?
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, in a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Senator Angus King (I-ME), laid out his concerns over the Trump Administration's larger strategic goals following military actions in Venezuela, as well as the general lack of clarity in U.S. cyber defense capabilities. Du more PR
Miller Participates in 'State of the Steel' Congressional Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Miller Participates in 'State of the Steel' Congressional Hearing
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Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined her colleagues on the Congressional Steel Caucus for a State of the Steel hearing, an annual event where leaders from America's steel industry, along with trade and labor representatives, testify before Congress on the challenges and opportunities facing th more PR
Moulton, Ansari Warn Appropriators: No More Funding for ICE Without Accountability and Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton, Ansari Warn Appropriators: No More Funding for ICE Without Accountability and Reform
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) and Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) sent a letter to the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee making clear that they will oppose any funding bill that expands Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) resources without st more PR
Murkowski Introduces Resolution Affirming U.S. Partnership with Denmark and Greenland (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski Introduces Resolution Affirming U.S. Partnership with Denmark and Greenland
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Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a concurrent resolution affirming the United States' enduring partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland. The Senate Concurrent Resolution follows President Trump and his administration's recent comments ab more PR
Neal Statement on Trump's Latest Health Care Failure (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Neal Statement on Trump's Latest Health Care Failure
SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration met the final day of Open Enrollment with the empty action of a fact sheet:
"Today's announcement is more of the same blust more PR
NEWS: Schiff, Padilla Introduce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment, Prosecutions (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Schiff, Padilla Introduce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment, Prosecutions
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.-06) to introduce the No Political Enemies (NOPE) Act, legislation to help protect i more PR
Nomination of Judge Andrew Benson to Serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine Advances Out of Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Nomination of Judge Andrew Benson to Serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine Advances Out of Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nomination of Andrew Benson, an experienced Maine District Court Judge and former homicide prosecutor, to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine by a biparti more PR
Office of Science & Technology Policy Director Kratsios Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Michael J.K. Kratsios, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Advancing America's AI Action Plan":
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Thank you, Chairman Obernolte, and Ranking Member Stevens, as well as Full Committee Chairman Babin and Ranking Member Lofgren, for inviting me to speak to you today about the President's AI polic more PR
ONE YEAR OF A SECURE BORDER (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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ONE YEAR OF A SECURE BORDER
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WASHINGTON - After four years of Democrat open border chaos, the American people demanded a change. One year later, the border is secure, enforcement is sustained, and federal law enforcement officers are once again empowered to do their jobs. Those results reflect the work of brave ICE agents on the ground -bolstered by the resources Congress delivered.
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Padilla Statement on Republicans Blocking Effort to Rein in Trump's Unlawful Military Action in Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Statement on Republicans Blocking Effort to Rein in Trump's Unlawful Military Action in Venezuela
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan war powers resolution to end U.S. military involvement within or against Venezuela that has not been explicitly authorized by Congress:
"The Senate Re more PR
Padilla, Merkley Lead Senate Colleagues in Pushing Trump Administration to Reverse USPS Postmark Policy Undermining Vote-By-Mail (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Merkley Lead Senate Colleagues in Pushing Trump Administration to Reverse USPS Postmark Policy Undermining Vote-By-Mail
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) led 14 Senators in condemning a recent announcement from the United more PR
Padilla, Schiff Introduce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment, Prosecutions (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff Introduce Bill to Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment, Prosecutions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.-06) to introduce the No Political Enemies (NOPE) Act, legislation to help protect indivi more PR
Pallone, Wyden Demand the Trump Administration Restore Key Measure of Childhood Health and Well-Being (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Pallone, Wyden Demand the Trump Administration Restore Key Measure of Childhood Health and Well-Being
Top Democratic Health Care Leaders: "We cannot manage what we do not measure."
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., D-N.J., and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., demanded more PR
Pappas, Goodlander Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Chronic Staffing Shortages at Federal Prisons (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas, Goodlander Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Chronic Staffing Shortages at Federal Prisons
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Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) are leading bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives to address persistent staffing shortages at federal prisons across the country, including at FCI Berlin in New Hampshire. The Federal Correct more PR
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with UT Tyler President (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with UT Tyler President
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today met with The University of Texas at Tyler's (UT Tyler) President Dr. Julie Philley to discuss how the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program that is part of the Cornyn-backed Working Families Tax Cuts Act will benefit the rural communities that UT Health East Texas serves. See photo attached and below.
The Tru more PR
President Trump Acknowledges Importance of Crapo's Push for Secure Rural Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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President Trump Acknowledges Importance of Crapo's Push for Secure Rural Schools
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Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo today joined President Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the Oval Office to highlight initiatives of importance to rural America, including the recent Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program reauthori more PR
Progressive Caucus Endorses Rep. Jimmy Gomez Bill to Redirect $175 Billion From Trump's ICE Enforcement Slush Fund to Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Progressive Caucus Endorses Rep. Jimmy Gomez Bill to Redirect $175 Billion From Trump's ICE Enforcement Slush Fund to Housing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Congressional Progressive Caucus has formally endorsed legislation introduced by Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) that would redirect $175 billion in ICE and immigration enforcement funding into programs that would help make housing affordable nation more PR
Ramirez Slams Trump for Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez Slams Trump for Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy US troops in Minnesota in response to protests against ICE violence in the state:
"Let's not get it twisted, they are running a playbook that too often ends in suspen more PR
Ramirez, Magaziner Lead Bill to Codify Use of Force Policy for the Department of Homeland Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez, Magaziner Lead Bill to Codify Use of Force Policy for the Department of Homeland Security
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced legislation to statutorily require a Department of Homeland Security policy on use of force and de-escalation by agents. The DHS Use of Force Oversight Act would also build a mechanism fo more PR
Ranking Member Angie Craig Unveils Farm and Family Relief Act Framework (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig Unveils Farm and Family Relief Act Framework
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) unveiled the framework of the Farm and Family Relief Act with Democratic members of the House Agriculture Committee at a press conference on Capitol Hill.
The Farm and Family Relief Act is a more PR
Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump's Reckless Policies Making Life Unaffordable for Small Agricultural Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump's Reckless Policies Making Life Unaffordable for Small Agricultural Businesses
Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) condemned Donald Trump's attacks on rural communities and heard from Massachusetts witnesses about the importance of supporting small agricultural businesses at a more PR
Ranking Member Maxine Waters, Reps. Casten and Sherman, Demand Answers From SEC Chair Atkins on Crypto Enforcement Rollbacks (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters, Reps. Casten and Sherman, Demand Answers from SEC Chair Atkins on Crypto Enforcement Rollbacks
Following the postponement of a Senate Banking Committee markup on risky crypto legislation scheduled for this week, today Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial more PR
Ranking Member Sanchez Issues Opening Statement at Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Maintaining American Innovation & Technology Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, issued the following opening statement on Jan. 13, 2026, at a hearing on maintaining American innovation and technology leadership:
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Thank you, Chairman Smith. I also want to thank the witnesses for being here today.
I can't begin this hearing without addressing the elephant in the room: Why are Republicans hosting this hearing today? Is Congress' top focus really more PR
Ranking Member Scott Slams Republican Plan to Interfere With Workers' Retirements (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Ranking Member Scott Slams Republican Plan to Interfere With Workers' Retirements
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in opposition to H.R. 2988, the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act, which would restrict fiduciaries' ability to consid more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Shut Down Afghan Relocation Operations in Qatar (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Shut Down Afghan Relocation Operations in Qatar
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the Administration's decision to shut down Camp As Sayliya, a key more PR
Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy with Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy with Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), U.S. House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wa more PR
Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy With Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy with Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), U.S. House Arme more PR
Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy With Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy with Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects
Today House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), U.S. House more PR
Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy With Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Ranking Members Demand Trump Admin Answer for Killing Jobs, Cutting Off Affordable Energy with Arbitrary Halt to Offshore Wind Projects
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), U.S. House Armed Serv more PR
Reed Rips Trump for Eliminating Nearly $2B in Grants to Treat and Prevent Addiction, Provide Mental Health Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Rips Trump for Eliminating Nearly $2B in Grants to Treat and Prevent Addiction, Provide Mental Health Services
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WASHINGTON, DC - In a shocking blow to public health and a major setback for families struggling with a loved one's addiction recovery or mental health treatment, the Trump Administration unilaterally terminated nearly $2 billion in federal health services grants administered by th more PR
RELEASE: Senator Mullin Welcomes Oklahoma National Guard for Dinner and Capitol Tour in Washington, D.C. (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Senator Mullin Welcomes Oklahoma National Guard for Dinner and Capitol Tour in Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK), U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice (OK-05), and U.S. Representative Frank Lucas (OK-03) welcomed members of the Oklahoma National Guard more PR
Rep. Burlison Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Missouri Constituents (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Burlison Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Missouri Constituents
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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eric Burlison hosted a telephone town hall on January 13, 2026, with thousands of constituents across Missouri's Seventh District to provide an update on congressional activity and hear directly from voters. Burlison discussed major legislative actions from the first half of the 119th Congress, inclu more PR
Rep. Chu Demands DHS Secretary Noem's Impeachment for Abuses of Power and Deadly Immigration Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu Demands DHS Secretary Noem's Impeachment for Abuses of Power and Deadly Immigration Enforcement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) has joined more than 70 of her House Democratic colleagues in cosponsoring articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Over the past year, Secretary Noem has executed Donald Trump's violent immigration enfo more PR
Rep. Garamendi Statement After DOT Reinstates Key Worker Safety Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Garamendi Statement After DOT Reinstates Key Worker Safety Committee
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today issued the following statement after the Trump administration reinstated (link is external) the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC). In August, more PR
Rep. Haley Stevens Condemns Federal Investigation Targeting Senator Elissa Slotkin (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Haley Stevens Condemns Federal Investigation Targeting Senator Elissa Slotkin
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) announced that she was under federal investigation (link is external) for filming a video urging military service members to refuse "illegal orders."
In response to the Trump administration's continuous weaponization of the federal government, Michigan more PR
Rep. Jimmy Gomez Confronts Trump Administration in Telephone Town Hall as Constituents Raise Alarm Over Immigration Enforcement and Rising Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Jimmy Gomez Confronts Trump Administration in Telephone Town Hall as Constituents Raise Alarm Over Immigration Enforcement and Rising Costs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jimmy Gomez hosted a telephone town hall tonight to hear directly from constituents as communities across the country grapple with aggressive immigration enforcement, rising costs, and growing concerns about holding Republ more PR
Rep. McBride Presses Trump Administration on Data Center Impacts, Secures Commitment to Explore Funding for Liquid Cooling Technologies (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McBride Presses Trump Administration on Data Center Impacts, Secures Commitment to Explore Funding for Liquid Cooling Technologies
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Washington, DC - During a Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee hearing entitled "Advancing America's AI Action Plan," Delaware's Congresswoman Sarah McBride pressed the Trump administration on the growing impact of data centers on local communities and hi more PR
Rep. Pettersen Hosts Telephone Town Hall, Hears from Nearly 8,000 Coloradans about Federal Cuts, Health Care, & More (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pettersen Hosts Telephone Town Hall, Hears from Nearly 8,000 Coloradans about Federal Cuts, Health Care, & More
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WASHINGTON - Last night, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) hosted a telephone town hall with constituents across Colorado's 7th Congressional District, giving nearly 8,000 Coloradans the opportunity to ask questions, share their concerns, and hear directly from R more PR
Rep. Salinas Demands Trump Administration Immediately Restore Funding to Mental Health and Addiction Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salinas Demands Trump Administration Immediately Restore Funding to Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led over 90 of her colleagues to demand the Trump Administration immediately restore funding to grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
On Tuesday night, the Administration abruptly sent cancellatio more PR
Rep. Salinas Demands Trump Administration Immediately Restore Funding to Mental Health and Addiction Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salinas Demands Trump Administration Immediately Restore Funding to Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led over 90 of her colleagues to demand the Trump Administration immediately restore funding to grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
On Tuesday night, the Administration abruptly sent cancellatio more PR
Rep. Sewell Calls on DHS to Reverse Policy Threatening Health Care Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Calls on DHS to Reverse Policy Threatening Health Care Workforce
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Washington D.C. - U.S. Representatives Terri Sewell (AL-07), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition Health Care Working Group, and Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Chair of Coalition's Housing Task Force, led members of the New Democrat Coalition and other lawmakers in a letter calling on the Department of Homeland Security to exempt h more PR
Rep. Smith on President Trump's Historic Trade Agreement Between the United States and Taiwan (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Rep. Smith on President Trump's historic trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan
Taiwan invests $250 billion in U.S. tech sector
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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), issued the below statement following the U.S. Department of Commerce's announcement that the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic more PR
Rep. Watson Coleman Responds to Chaos at SAMHSA (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Responds to Chaos at SAMHSA
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman released a statement following the cancellation and then reinstatement of grants at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Late Tuesday night, RFK, Jr. cancelled every grant at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. By Wednesday afternoon, following gener more PR
Reversing Trump Administration Cuts, Larson Announces Restoration of Local Public Health Initiatives (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Reversing Trump Administration Cuts, Larson Announces Restoration of Local Public Health Initiatives
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Washington, D.C. - Today, after news broke that the Trump Administration was canceling $2 billion in federal funding (link is external) for mental health and addiction services, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the full restoration of funds, including for programs at Hartford's Community more PR
Ricketts Highlights Successes of President Trump's First Year Back in Office (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Highlights Successes of President Trump's First Year Back in Office
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Looking ahead to January 20, 2026, today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted the many successes of President Trump's first year of his second term, underscoring that America is getting back on track.
" Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversari more PR
Rosen Joins Cortez Masto in Introducing Legislation to Redirect Excessive ICE Funding to Local Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Cortez Masto in Introducing Legislation to Redirect Excessive ICE Funding to Local Law Enforcement
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in introducing a bill to redirect excessive ICE funding to local police and law enforcement. The PUBLIC SAFETY Act would redirect almost $75 billion in additional funding from Immigrati more PR
Rounds, Cassidy and Colleagues Blast Tim Walz for Rampant Childcare Fraud, Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Rounds, Cassidy and Colleagues Blast Tim Walz for Rampant Childcare Fraud, Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and the entire Senate Republican Conference are demanding accountability from outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid widespread reports of fraud and abuse of federal child care funding in Minnesota.
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Sanchez statement on ICE assaulting LA County park employees at Whittier Narrows (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez statement on ICE assaulting LA County park employees at Whittier Narrows
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement after two Los Angeles County employees were racially profiled and reportedly assaulted by ICE agents yesterday at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area:
"The Trump administration has clearly given ICE the greenlight to treat an more PR
Schmidt Announces Funds for 2nd District Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Schmidt Announces Funds for 2nd District Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - (January 15, 2026) - With today's final passage of three more appropriation bills, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-2) has now secured more than $14 million for priorities in seven Kansas communities including drinking water, university research, healthcare, and public safety, his office announced.
The Senate today gave final a more PR
Science Survives Existential Threat From Trump Budget as Senate Rejects Gutting NASA, NSF, & NIST (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Science Survives Existential Threat From Trump Budget as Senate Rejects Gutting NASA, NSF, & NIST
Cantwell's September report, "The Destruction of NASA's Mission," warned lawmakers that Trump's proposed cuts would doom America to defeat in the international space race
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America's leading science agenc more PR
Sen. Grassley Opens Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting to Vote on 13 Executive, Judicial Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Jan. 15, 2026, at an executive business meeting to vote on 13 executive and judicial nominations:
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Good morning.
On today's agenda, we have 13 nominations listed.
This includes seven nominees who the Committee already favorably reported in 2025.
Because they remained pending on the floor as the first session of the 119th Congress expired, the ot more PR
Sen. Rick Scott Reintroduces No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Reintroduces No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott reintroduced the No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act to revoke existing and deny future U.S. visas to foreign nationals who enable or benefit from regimes in Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia to protect our national security and stop those who support evil dictators from entering U more PR
Sen. Sullivan: Evaluating Progress After Historic Investments in the U.S. Coast Guard (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Evaluating Progress After Historic Investments in the U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, will convene a hearing titled "The more PR
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley Highlights Harrowing Stories of Abuse Suffered by Unaccompanied Migrant Children Under Biden Admin (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Grassley Highlights Harrowing Stories of Abuse Suffered by Unaccompanied Migrant Children Under Biden Admin
"Biden Administration UAC Case Studies"
Many times, under both Republican and Democrat [administrations], I've come to the Senate floor to raise concerns and warnings about how immigrant children, called unaccompanied [migrant] more PR
Senate Judiciary Committee Grassley Outlines Oversight of Afghan Parolee Program at Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2026, at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration and the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism to examine President Biden's Afghan parolee program:
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I want to open by thanking Senators Cornyn and Hawley for their leadership in coordinating this joint subcommittee hearing.
Today's hearing follows an Afghan natio more PR
Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Bill With Peters-Led Provisions to Strengthen Michigan Manufacturing, Public Safety, and Great Lakes Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Bill with Peters-Led Provisions to Strengthen Michigan Manufacturing, Public Safety, and Great Lakes Protections
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) secured funding to improve public safety, support job creation, and improve the health of our Great Lakes in bipartisan legislation that passed the Senate. Th more PR
Senate Passes Three-Bill Funding Package in 82-15 Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Senate Passes Three-Bill Funding Package in 82-15 Vote
Democrats protect funding to lower families' energy bills, key investments in scientific research, and much more
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Today, the Senate, in a 82-15 vote, passed three bicameral, bipartisan fiscal year appropriations bills: the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; E more PR
Senator Heinrich Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking ACA Tax Credit Extension, Raising Health Care Premiums on American Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Senator Heinrich Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking ACA Tax Credit Extension, Raising Health Care Premiums on American Families
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked House-passed legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits for three years. With Senate Republicans blocking this bill more PR
Senator Markey Votes to Oppose Trump's Illegal War for Oil in Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Votes to Oppose Trump's Illegal War for Oil in Venezuela
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Washington (January 14, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement tonight after voting with the minority to advance the debate on preventing the Trump administration from further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval. The vote to advance debate failed, 51-5 more PR
Senator Marshall Backs Trump's Great Healthcare Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Backs Trump's Great Healthcare Plan
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Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), issued the following statement in support of the Great Healthcare Plan - a comprehensive package released by President Trump today.
"President Trump's Great Healthcare Plan includes many of the key reforms we've been fighting for in a comprehensive healthcare package," sa more PR
Senator Marshall's Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Signed into Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall's Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Signed into Law
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Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) released the following statement after President Trump signed his legislation to restore whole milk in schools into law. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act expands healthy milk options in schools by reversing the Obama-era law that took whole milk out of scho more PR
Senator Marshall: My Focus is on Bringing Down the Cost of Living (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: My Focus is on Bringing Down the Cost of Living
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Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax
Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Wake up America on Newsmax with Marc Lotter and Alex Kraemer to discuss his work to bring down the cost of living from healthcare to groceries, as well as the latest on government funding.
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Senator McConnell Secures More than $540 Million for Kentucky Priorities in Federal Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Senator McConnell Secures More than $540 Million for Kentucky Priorities in Federal Funding Bill
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $541 million in federal funding for several Kentucky-focused priorities included through FY 2026 appropriations for Commerce-Justice-Science; Interior-Environment; and Energy-Water, which passed the Senate today. more PR
Senator Murray Urges Colleagues to Support Final Passage of Three-Bill Funding Package (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Senator Murray Urges Colleagues to Support Final Passage of Three-Bill Funding Package
ICYMI: Murray, Top Appropriators Release Three-Bill Minibus
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Ahead of the Senate's vote today on final passage of a three-bill funding package, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the foll more PR
Senator Schmitt Joins Fox News to Discuss Minnesota ICE Riots, Democrats' Dangerous Rhetoric (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Joins Fox News to Discuss Minnesota ICE Riots, Democrats' Dangerous Rhetoric
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox News' Ingraham Angle to discuss the widespread riots in Minnesota and call out the Democrats' dangerous rhetoric against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
Watch the full interview HERE
Senator Schmitt on Coordinated Minn more PR
Stanton Backs Bills to Restrict Excessive Use of Force by Immigration Agents, Safeguard Sensitive Locations in Immigration Actions (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Backs Bills to Restrict Excessive Use of Force by Immigration Agents, Safeguard Sensitive Locations in Immigration Actions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is backing two bills to improve accountability, ensure safety and prevent excessive overreach in federal immigration enforcement-the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act and the Protecting Sensitive Locations more PR
Statement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Statement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on upcoming travel to Israel.
"I am traveling to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his team at this crucial time in the history of the Middle East.
"The goal is to build on the historic opportunities created by President Trump's unpre more PR
Subcommittee on Economic Growth Chairman Burlison Announces Hearing on Making Housing More Affordable (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Burlison Announces Hearing on Making Housing More Affordable
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) today announced a hearing on "Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream." During the hear more PR
Subcommittee on Federal Lands: Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response, Celebrating America and Supporting Rural America (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response, Celebrating America, and Supporting Rural America
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on five bills that standardize wildfire response times, support local acts of patriotism, and aid America's ranchers. Subcommittee Chairman more PR
Subcommittee on Indian & Insular Affairs: Implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colorado, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026:
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Implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing about the implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following stat more PR
Subcommittee Vice Chairman McDowell Issues Statement at Hearing on Coast Guard Law Enforcement Effort (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, vice chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following opening remarks on Jan. 13, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Drugs, Thugs, and Fish: Examining Coast Guard Law Enforcement Effort":
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Thank you, everyone, for joining the Subcommittee today to discuss the Coast Guard's law enforcement missions. Specifically, we want to highlight the amazing wor more PR
Suozzi Joins Bipartisan Letter Expressing Outrage at SAMHSA Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Suozzi Joins Bipartisan Letter Expressing Outrage at SAMHSA Cuts
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Washington, DC \- Yesterday, the Trump Administration, suddenly and without warning, notified several agencies across Long Island and throughout America of the immediate termination of grants. Several Long Island institutions quickly reported to Congressman Suozzi's office that nearly $2 million in SAMHSA grants have been cut, and more PR
The Republican Recap: Week of January 12, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Republican Recap: Week of January 12, 2026
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Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:
Defending American Retirement Funds from Risky ESG Factors
In 2022, the Biden Administration's Department of Labor released a rule that gave retirement plan managers the green light to factor environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations i more PR
Thune: Regular Order, Bipartisan Results on Appropriations (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Regular Order, Bipartisan Results on Appropriations
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, the work of the Appropriations Committee never seems to stop.
"And that's certainly been true over this past more PR
Tonko Heralds Reversal of Trump Administration Cuts to Mental Health & Addiction Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Tonko Heralds Reversal of Trump Administration Cuts to Mental Health & Addiction Services
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Co-chair of the Congressional Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery (ATR) Caucus, today cheered the reinstatement of nearly $2 billion in grants to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The reinstatement of this funding, which more PR
Trade Subcommittee Chairman Smith Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Maintaining American Innovation & Technology Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, issued the following opening statement on Jan. 13, 2026, at a hearing on maintaining American innovation and technology leadership:
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"Thank you, Ranking Member Sanchez, Subcommittee Members, and our witnesses for being here today. Today's hearing is an important opportunity to discuss intellectual property and digital trade - two subjects that are key to the United States' str more PR
Tuberville Questions U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Cyber Command Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Questions U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Cyber Command Nominees
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) questioned Lieutenant General Francis L. Donovan, nominee to be General and Commander of United States Southern Command, and Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd, nominee to be Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, Director of the National Security Agency, and Chief of th more PR
U.S. Science Leadership Survives Existential Threat From Trump Budget as Cantwell Rallies Colleagues to Reject Gutting NASA, NSF, & NIST (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Science Leadership Survives Existential Threat From Trump Budget as Cantwell Rallies Colleagues to Reject Gutting NASA, NSF, & NIST
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Cantwell's September report, "The Destruction of NASA's Mission," warned lawmakers that Trump's proposed cuts would doom America to defeat in the international space race
WASHINGTON, D.C. - America's leading science agencies have survived an exi more PR
VIDEO: Blackburn Calls for Deporting and Denaturalizing Scammers Amid Growing Fraud Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Blackburn Calls for Deporting and Denaturalizing Scammers Amid Growing Fraud Crisis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the growing fraud crisis, which the Government Accountability Office estimates costs the American people up to $521 billion per year. Senator Blackburn recently introduced the Fraud Accountability Act more PR
Vote Explainer -- H.R. 7006, The Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Vote Explainer -- H.R. 7006, The Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is a statement from Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06):
"On January 14, 2026, the House voted 341-79 on H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of Stat more PR
Warner, Kaine & Democratic Colleagues Join Effort Challenging Attempts to Suppress Mail-In Voting (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine & Democratic Colleagues Join Effort Challenging Attempts to Suppress Mail-In Voting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a former civil rights lawyer, (both D-VA), joined their Senate Democratic colleagues in filing an amicus brief in the case of Watson v. Republican National Committee, a landmark mail-in voting case that will be argued before the U.S. Supreme more PR
Warner, Kaine & Democratic Colleagues Join Effort Challenging Attempts to Suppress Mail-In Voting (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine & Democratic Colleagues Join Effort Challenging Attempts to Suppress Mail-In Voting
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a former civil rights lawyer, (both D-VA), joined their Senate Democratic colleagues in filing an amicus brief in the case of Watson v. Republican National Committee, a landmark mail-in voting case that will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court more PR
Warren Questions Trump Military Nominee: Is It 'Sedition' for Someone in the Military to Question Whether an Order is Legal? (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Questions Trump Military Nominee: Is It 'Sedition' for Someone in the Military to Question Whether an Order is Legal?
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Nominee would be responsible for future military actions in Venezuela but said he would not say questions about the legality of orders is "seditious"
Video of Exchange (YouTube)
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senato more PR
Warren, Lawmakers Question Federal Trade Commission on Trump Mobile's Questionable Marketing Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Lawmakers Question Federal Trade Commission on Trump Mobile's Questionable Marketing Practices
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Company initially promised consumers a phone "Made in the USA" and later quietly scrapped promise from website
Consumers asked to place $100 deposit and promised phone by August 2025-and to date no phones have been delivered
"The American people deserve to know that consumer protect more PR
Wasserman Schultz Requests Answers on Trump Administration's Elimination of 35,000 VA Jobs (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz Requests Answers on Trump Administration's Elimination of 35,000 VA Jobs
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Committee's Military Construction and Veterans Affairs subcommittee, called on VA Secretary Doug Collins to provide answers on how the Department of Veterans' Affairs elimination of 35 more PR
WATCH: Hickenlooper Holds Senate Floor, Votes Against Spending Package to Protest Attack on NCAR (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Hickenlooper Holds Senate Floor, Votes Against Spending Package to Protest Attack on NCAR
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Hickenlooper held up a government funding package for weeks over the Trump admin's efforts to dismantle NCAR
Today, he disrupted the Senate vote, spoke for nearly an hour on the Senate floor, and voted NO on the funding package
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the more PR
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Condemns Republican Capitulation on War Powers Debate, Urges Continued Push to Check President Trump's Military Use on MS NOW (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Condemns Republican Capitulation on War Powers Debate, Urges Continued Push to Check President Trump's Military Use on MS NOW
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Schiff: " There's no more important time than now to reestablish Congress's power to say no to the authorization of military force."
Washington, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to call more PR
WATCH: Senate Republicans Block Sens. Kaine, Paul, Schiff, and Schumer's War Powers Resolution to Block Future Military Action in Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Senate Republicans Block Sens. Kaine, Paul, Schiff, and Schumer's War Powers Resolution to Block Future Military Action in Venezuela
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Washington, D.C. -Today, a majority of Senate Republicans voted to block U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer's (D-N.Y.) resolution that would have prevented the administrat more PR
Wyden Expands Epstein Investigation With Probe of Hundreds of Suspicious Bank of New York Mellon Transactions (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Wyden Expands Epstein Investigation with Probe of Hundreds of Suspicious Bank of New York Mellon Transactions
Epstein Moved Nearly $400 Million in and out of Accounts at Bank of New York Mellon through 270 Wire Transfers; the Bank Waited Years to Flag the Transactions with the Treasury Department
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Wyden Statement on Trump Health Care Fact Sheet (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Wyden Statement on Trump Health Care Fact Sheet
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement on a new fact sheet released by the White House about Donald Trump's health care agenda.
"Time and again, Donald Trump has made empty promises to the American people about lowering their health car more PR
Wyden, Pallone Demand the Trump Administration Restore Key Measure of Childhood Health and Well-Being (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Wyden, Pallone Demand the Trump Administration Restore Key Measure of Childhood Health and Well-Being
Top Democratic Health Care Leaders: "We cannot manage what we do not measure."
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., D-N.J., demanded the Cent more PR
Young Statement on Procedural Vote Related to Venezuela War Powers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Statement on Procedural Vote Related to Venezuela War Powers
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released the following statement regarding today's procedural vote in the Senate on the Venezuela War Powers Resolution:
"I support President Trump's decision to bring Nicolas Maduro to justice, but I am deeply skeptical about sending American troops to stabilize Venezuela. I strongly b more PR
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