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15 Questions Pam Bondi Refused to Answer Before Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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15 Questions Pam Bondi Refused to Answer Before Congress
Today, during her oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer basic questions, aggressively filibustering and resorting to ad hominem attacks that revealed the depth of her incompetence and incredibility.
Here are the qu more PR
ACLU of Minnesota Executive Director Mayell Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The House Judiciary Committee released the following written testimony by Deepinder Mayell, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Europe's Threat to American Speech and Innovation: Part II":
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Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin and distinguished members of Congress, thank you for the invitation to testify today. My name is Deepinder Mayell and I am honored to serve as executive director of th more PR
Ahead of Hearing, Warren Presses SEC Chair Paul Atkins on Implementation of Trump Executive Order To Weaken Shareholder Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Ahead of Hearing, Warren Presses SEC Chair Paul Atkins on Implementation of Trump Executive Order To Weaken Shareholder Rights
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commissio more PR
Ahead of USMCA Review, Peters Leads Colleagues in Calling on Top U.S. Trade Representative to Prioritize Protecting American Manufacturing Jobs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of USMCA Review, Peters Leads Colleagues in Calling on Top U.S. Trade Representative to Prioritize Protecting American Manufacturing Jobs
Peters and Other Midwest, Manufacturing State Democrats Outline Priorities to Strengthen U.S. Economic and National Security in USMCA Renegotiations
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Ahead of the upcoming United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review process this summer, U.S. Senat more PR
ALSOBROOKS, MCCLAIN DELANEY INTRODUCE BILL CALLING FOR STUDY ON FINANCIAL IMPACT OF FEDERAL FIRINGS (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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ALSOBROOKS, MCCLAIN DELANEY INTRODUCE BILL CALLING FOR STUDY ON FINANCIAL IMPACT OF FEDERAL FIRINGS
As reported in the The Baltimore Sun , Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) introduced the Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act in the United States Senate. Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-Md.-06) and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.-10) introduced the legislation in the United States Ho more PR
Ansari to Attend Munich Security Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari to Attend Munich Security Conference
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) announced she would attend the Munich Security Conference this weekend.
"As we prepare for a post-Trump world, I'm looking forward to discussions on U.S. leadership, multilateral cooperation, and how we can rebuild our soft power after an era of chaotic foreign incursions mixed with isolatio more PR
Arrington Defends Trump's America First Trade Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Defends Trump's America First Trade Policy
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.J.Res.72, a privileged resolution to overturn President Trump's "national emergency" on fentanyl pouring in from Canada, which allowed IEEPA tariffs to be imposed.
Click HERE to watch
Remarks as Delivered:
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Arrington Introduces Bill to Require Public Input on Federal Land Expansion Plans (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Introduces Bill to Require Public Input on Federal Land Expansion Plans
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Washington, D.C. - Last week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Transparency in Federal Land Acquisitions Act, legislation that would require a public comment period in the Federal Register before the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalizes new Land Protection Plans.
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As Trump Administration Continues Cruel Attacks on Transgender Community, Markey and Jayapal Reintroduce Transgender Bill of Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Administration Continues Cruel Attacks on Transgender Community, Markey and Jayapal Reintroduce Transgender Bill of Rights
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Resolution Text (PDF)
Washington (February 11, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), with Representatives Mark Takano (CA-49), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) today reintroduced the Transgender Bill of Rights, a lan more PR
At Hearing With SEC Chair Atkins, Warren Calls Out Trump Administration for Corruption As It Drops Cases Against Corporate Crooks (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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At Hearing with SEC Chair Atkins, Warren Calls Out Trump Administration for Corruption As It Drops Cases Against Corporate Crooks
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, provided opening remarks at a hearing with Pres more PR
At HELP Hearing, Senator Murray Calls Out Republicans for Amplifying Internet Conspiracies Instead of Focusing on Real Solutions to the Child Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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At HELP Hearing, Senator Murray Calls Out Republicans for Amplifying Internet Conspiracies Instead of Focusing on Real Solutions to the Child Care Crisis
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WATCH : Senator Murray 's exchange at the hearing
Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on fraud in child care programs, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)-a former chair and senio more PR
Barr Announces $1.4M in Federal Funds to Improve Versailles Road and Utility Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Announces $1.4M in Federal Funds to Improve Versailles Road and Utility Infrastructure
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Versailles, KY -Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced a major, $1.4M federal grant to support critical infrastructure improvements in the City of Versailles. This funding was secured through the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Bill. Congressman Barr advocated for more PR
Barr Secures $1.2M in Federal Funds to Boost Estill County's Water Improvement Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Secures $1.2M in Federal Funds to Boost Estill County's Water Improvement Project
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Estill County, KY - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced $1.2 million in federal funding for critical water infrastructure improvements in Estill County, secured through the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill recently passed by Congress and signed into law by Presid more PR
Barrasso, Carey Introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso, Carey Introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced bicameral legislation to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $12 billion "Superfund Tax" on American energy production.
The Pay Less at the Pump Act will repeal the "Superfund Tax" on crude oil and imp more PR
Bipartisan Majority in House Defies Trump, Passes Stanton-Led Resolution Ending Trump's Tariffs on Canada (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Majority in House Defies Trump, Passes Stanton-Led Resolution Ending Trump's Tariffs on Canada
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, the House passed H.J.Res. 72, a resolution U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) led to terminate Trump's national emergency used to impose tariffs on Canada. Six Republicans crossed the aisle to vote with Democrats, a bipartisan rebuke of the President's chaotic more PR
Boyle Statement on House Vote to Terminate Trump's Canada Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on House Vote to Terminate Trump's Canada Tariffs
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee and a member of the Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement after the House voted to terminate President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports :
"President Trump's reckless tariffs are a tax increase on working families, and they a more PR
Boyle Statement on Trump Gutting Climate Pollution Safeguards (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on Trump Gutting Climate Pollution Safeguards
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement after the Trump Administration overturned the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 finding that greenhouse gas pollution is a threat to Americans' health. Overturning this decision and blocking the EPA's ability to safeguard American families was a key objective more PR
Budd, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Programs between the U.S. and Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Programs between the U.S. and Israel
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act today, which would strengthen cooperation on bilateral more PR
BUDZINSKI IN FOX NEWS: FROM FOOD TO HOUSING, COSTS KEEP RISING - HERE'S A SERIOUS FIX (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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BUDZINSKI IN FOX NEWS: FROM FOOD TO HOUSING, COSTS KEEP RISING - HERE'S A SERIOUS FIX
This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) published an opinion piece in Fox News laying out their recently-announced New Democrat Coalition agenda to address affordability. The piece discusses policy proposals to lower five core costs crushing wo more PR
Burlison Introduces Bill to Expand Counter-Drone Authority for State and Local Law Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Burlison Introduces Bill to Expand Counter-Drone Authority for State and Local Law Enforcement
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Washington -Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act, legislation that would authorize state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to deploy counter-drone systems to protect high-risk facilities and major public events.
Specifically, th more PR
Capito Applauds Trump EPA's Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Capito Applauds Trump EPA's Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, commended the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) repeal of greenhouse gas vehicle standards which resulted in inefficient and burdensome mandates that increased costs for more PR
Capito Applauds Trump EPA's Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Capito Applauds Trump EPA's Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, commended the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) repeal of greenhouse gas vehicle standards which resulted in more PR
Carbajal Statement on Trump Administration's Major Rollback of Environmental Protection Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal Statement on Trump Administration's Major Rollback of Environmental Protection Rules
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Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following the Trump Administration's rollback of the 2009 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) endangerment finding. This finding determined that pollutants created from fossil fuels - such as methane and carbon dioxide - more PR
Carey, Barrasso Reintroduce Pay Less at the Pump Act to Lower Energy Prices for American Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Carey, Barrasso Reintroduce Pay Less at the Pump Act to Lower Energy Prices for American Workers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) reintroduced the Pay Less at the Pump Act, legislation that will boost domestic energy production, reduce reliance on foreign energy, and lower costs for Americ more PR
Carter bill securing U.S. undersea cables passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Carter bill securing U.S. undersea cables passes House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today celebrated the House of Representatives passing their Undersea Cable Protection Act, a bill strengthening national security and global connectivity by safeguarding the United States' submarine cable infrastructure.
The bill, which now heads to t more PR
Chairman Babin Applauds White House Decision to Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Chairman Babin Applauds White House Decision to Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding
Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin issued the following statement applauding the Trump Administration's decision to roll back the Obama-era Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2009 Endangerment Finding more PR
Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing. Witnesses included Wesley Brooks to be assistant secretary of State for oceans, international environment, and scie more PR
Chairman Scott Charts Path Forward on Digital Assets and Capital Formation at Hearing With SEC Chair (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Chairman Scott Charts Path Forward on Digital Assets and Capital Formation at Hearing with SEC Chair
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today highlighted the Committee's work to restore regulatory clarity, strengthen U.S. capital markets, and expand capital formation during an oversight hearing more PR
Ciscomani Leads Colleagues in Urging Interior to Protect Arizona's Water Supplies (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Leads Colleagues in Urging Interior to Protect Arizona's Water Supplies
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani and a majority of Arizona's House delegation are urging the Department of the Interior to help secure the water the state needs to support its growing microchip manufacturing, aerospace and critical mineral industries.
In a letter to Secretary Doug Burgum, Ciscomani a more PR
Commerce Committee Ranking Member Pallone Blasts Trump Administration for Repealing Endangerment Finding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Pallone Blasts Trump Administration for Repealing Endangerment Finding
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today on the Trump Administration finalizing the repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) longstanding and legally affirmed "endang more PR
Committee Chair Garbarino: ICE, CBP, and USCIS Testify on the State of Border Security, Immigration Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026:
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"Protecting America While Ensuring the Safety of Law Enforcement": ICE, CBP, and USCIS Testify on the State of Border Security, Immigration Enforcement
This week, the House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing to conduct oversight of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U more PR
Congressman Baird Joins President Trump for White House's Beautiful, Clean Coal Event (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Baird Joins President Trump for White House's Beautiful, Clean Coal Event
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Congressman Jim Baird joined President Trump, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Speaker Mike Johnson, and a select group of U.S. Senators and Representatives at the White House as President Trump signed the Strengthening the United States National more PR
Congressman Carter Statement on EPA Abolishing the Endangerment Finding, Leaving Americans Vulnerable to Pollution and the Climate Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Carter Statement on EPA Abolishing the Endangerment Finding, Leaving Americans Vulnerable to Pollution and the Climate Crisis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) abolished the Endangerment Finding:
"The Trump administration's decision to roll back the EPA's Endangerment Findin more PR
Congressman Castro Demands End to Trump's Tariffs to Protect San Antonio Economy, Lower Costs for Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Castro Demands End to Trump's Tariffs to Protect San Antonio Economy, Lower Costs for Families
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February 12, 2026
Nearly Half of San Antonio Exports Go to Canada; Trade Retaliation Would Hurt Businesses and Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) delivered a speech on the House floor demanding Congress reassert its constitutional authority over tariffs and end more PR
Congressman Cohen Questions Attorney General Pam Bondi on ICE Recruitment Priorities and DOJ Accountability (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Questions Attorney General Pam Bondi on ICE Recruitment Priorities and DOJ Accountability
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi during an oversight hearing. Congressman Cohen pressed the Attorney General on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s recruitment effort that ta more PR
Congressman Flood Opposes Measure Undermining U.S. Trade Negotiations with Canada (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Flood Opposes Measure Undermining U.S. Trade Negotiations with Canada
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on H.J. Res. 72 (link is external).
"In his first term in office, President Trump successfully used tariffs to deliver trade deals for the American people that expanded market access. The Un more PR
Congressman Garcia Invites Marimar Martinez, Woman Shot by Border Patrol, to State of the Union (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Garcia Invites Marimar Martinez, Woman Shot by Border Patrol, to State of the Union
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CHICAGO - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) announced today that his guest for the upcoming State of the Union address will be Marimar Martinez, a constituent of Illinois' Fourth District, a teacher's assistant at a Montessori school and a survivor of a near-fatal shooting by a federal agent.
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Congressman Mfume, Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Denounce Trump Statements on Nationalizing Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mfume, Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Denounce Trump Statements on Nationalizing Elections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) announced their joint introduction of a resolution to denounce President Trump's recent statements calling on members of the Republican Party to "nationalize" or "take over" (link is external) v more PR
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes to Terminate Trump's Tariffs on Canada (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes to Terminate Trump's Tariffs on Canada
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 11, 2026) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on his vote in support of HJ Res 72 to terminate Trump's tariffs on Canada:
"Trump swore other countries would foot the bill for his 'America first' trade war, but Kentucky families paid the price when prices skyro more PR
Congressman Neguse to Attorney General Pam Bondi: "What is happening at the Department of Justice is a disgrace." (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Neguse to Attorney General Pam Bondi: "What is happening at the Department of Justice is a disgrace."
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Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse participated in the House Judiciary Committee's Oversight Hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Before Donald Trump appointed Bondi to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2025, she was a personal attorney for the more PR
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Legislation To Increase Voter Suppression and Disenfranchise Voters (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Legislation To Increase Voter Suppression and Disenfranchise Voters
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the SAVE America Act, H.R. 7296, a bill that adds burdensome documentation requirements for every American seeking to register or re-register to vote, including those who have moved, changed parties, or changed their names. Under this more PR
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To End President Trump's Reckless, Costly Tariffs on Canada (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To End President Trump's Reckless, Costly Tariffs on Canada
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.J.Res.72, legislation to terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump to justify imposing tariffs on all imports from Canada.
"President Trump promised he would deliver lower costs for Americans-but his actions have had the opposite ef more PR
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Push the Courts To Reverse Trump Administration's Termination of $250 Million in Solar Funding for Harris County (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Push the Courts To Reverse Trump Administration's Termination of $250 Million in Solar Funding for Harris County
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led 81 members of Congress in filing an amicus brief in support of Harris more PR
Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes NO on GOP Takeover of Free and Fair Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes NO on GOP Takeover of Free and Fair Elections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after voting NO on Republicans' bill that disenfranchises millions of Americans from having their voices heard on election day:
"I voted against Donald Trump and Republicans' power grab to commandeer free and fair elections. Instead of wor more PR
Congresswoman Ross Votes Against GOP Voter Suppression Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ross Votes Against GOP Voter Suppression Bill
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against Congressional Republicans' so-called " SAVE America Act," harmful legislation that would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. In particular, 69 million women who have legally changed their names would be forced to confront serious red tape and logistic more PR
Cornyn on U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty Compliance in USMCA Review (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn on U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty Compliance in USMCA Review
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WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Finance Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned former House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (TX-8) on how America can use the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review process to push Mexico to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty. This comes after Sen. Cornyn last month more PR
Crapo Statement at Hearing on USMCA (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Statement at Hearing on USMCA
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Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to discuss the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
As prepared for delivery:
"Thank you all for joining us today for this timely hearing on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
"Almost exactly six years ago, Congress and the President app more PR
Crapo Statement at Hearing on USMCA (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Crapo Statement at Hearing on USMCA
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to discuss the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
As prepared for delivery:
"Thank you all for joining us today for this timely hearing on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
"Almost exactly six years more PR
Daines Hails Trump Administration Action to Counter Russia's Predatory Palladium Trade Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines Hails Trump Administration Action to Counter Russia's Predatory Palladium Trade Practices
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Will Protect Montana Jobs at Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement today commending the Trump administration for issuing a duty countering Russian efforts to flood markets with palladium in order to drive down prices. Russia's actions put more PR
Daines in Senate Finance Committee: Trade with Canada and Mexico is Critical for Montana (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines in Senate Finance Committee: Trade with Canada and Mexico is Critical for Montana
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with former House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady in a Senate Finance Committee hearing about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) and its impact on Montana.
Watch the full exchange HERE.
Daines on how the USMCA benefits Monta more PR
Daines, Sheehy Congratulate Katie Lane on Nomination to Serve as Federal Judge for the District of Montana (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines, Sheehy Congratulate Katie Lane on Nomination to Serve as Federal Judge for the District of Montana
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy issued the following statement today congratulating Katie Lane on her nomination by President Trump to serve as United States District Judge for the District of Montana:
"We congratulate Katie Lane on her nomination to serve as the more PR
Davids Statement on Vote to End Trump's Canada Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Statement on Vote to End Trump's Canada Tariffs
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Last night, members from both parties in the U.S. House voted to end President Trump's reckless tariffs on Canada. For a year, Representative Sharice Davids has fought back against these extreme tariff policies that are raising costs for hardworking Kansans, eliminating markets for farmers, and forcing local small businesses to shut their doo more PR
DelBene on Trump Tariff Vote: "Republicans knew all along these tariffs were hurting their constituents" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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DelBene on Trump Tariff Vote: "Republicans knew all along these tariffs were hurting their constituents"
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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the successful House vote to repeal Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada.
"Today's vote proves that Republicans knew all along that Trump's tariffs were hurting their constituents but were too afraid to stand up more PR
Democratic Steering and Policy Committee holds hearing on ICE's lawlessness (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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WASHINGTON - Today, the Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing on the current impacts of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement. Under the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have unleashed havoc in cities across the country.
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Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Troy Downing, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation
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Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Department of Commerce's (Commerce) announcement of its preliminary affirmative determination (link is external) in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of unwrought palladium from the Russian Federation (Russia) brought by Still more PR
Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Trump Administration Terminating Federal Funding for Health Grants in Illinois (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Trump Administration Terminating Federal Funding for Health Grants in Illinois
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) terminating more tha more PR
Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity
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Durbin: The President's aims are clear. He wants to make the case for the 'Big Lie' that the 2020 election was stolen from him so he can assuage his fragile ego and justify directly interfering in the 2026 and 2028 elections.
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Wh more PR
Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sounded the alarm on the Trump Administration's threats to election integrity. Durbin began his remarks by commenting on the more PR
Durbin Statement On Drawdown Of Federal Immigration Agents In Minnesota; Votes Against DHS Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On Drawdown Of Federal Immigration Agents In Minnesota; Votes Against DHS Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Trump's border czar Tom Homan announced that the Administration will more PR
Durbin Statement On Drawdown Of Federal Immigration Agents In Minnesota; Votes Against DHS Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Durbin Statement On Drawdown Of Federal Immigration Agents In Minnesota; Votes Against DHS Funding Bill
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Trump's border czar Tom Homan announc more PR
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Trump Administration Terminating Federal Funding For Health Grants In Illinois (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Trump Administration Terminating Federal Funding For Health Grants In Illinois
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) terminating more t more PR
Environmental Justice Caucus Co-Chairs Duckworth, Booker, Markey Slam Trump Administration for Eliminating EPA's Ability to Protect Public Health from Climate Change (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Environmental Justice Caucus Co-Chairs Duckworth, Booker, Markey Slam Trump Administration for Eliminating EPA's Ability to Protect Public Health from Climate Change
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA)-co-chairs of the U.S. Senate Environmental Justice Caucus- issued the following statement ahead o more PR
Feenstra Supports and Applauds Passage of Election Security Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Feenstra Supports and Applauds Passage of Election Security Legislation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) applauded the passage of the SAVE America Act, legislation he cosponsored that builds on the original SAVE Act. The SAVE America Act would require voter ID for participation in federal elections, in addition to maintaining the original bill's proof-of-citizenship requi more PR
Freeman Spogli Institute Center for International Security & Cooperation Lecturer Perry Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Rose Gottemoeller, William J. Perry lecturer at the Freeman Spogli Institute Center for International Security and Cooperation, and a research fellow at the Hoover Institution in Stanford University, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Strategic Competition in an Unconstrained, Post-New START Treaty Environment." START stands for Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
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Good morning, Chairman Wicker more PR
Full Committee Discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission Agenda Under Chairman Paul Atkins (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Full Committee Discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission Agenda under Chairman Paul Atkins
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), hosted Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins for a hearing entitled, "Oversight of the Securities Exchange Commission."
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Increase Financial Transparency Of Trump White House, Government Officials (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Increase Financial Transparency Of Trump White House, Government Officials
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Financial Disclosure Modernization Act to increase transparency around government officials' financial disclosures.
This commonsense legislation would update and expand the monetary values that elected and s more PR
Gillibrand, Schumer, Goldman Slam Trump Administration's Removal Of Pride Flag From Stonewall National Monument (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Schumer, Goldman Slam Trump Administration's Removal Of Pride Flag From Stonewall National Monument
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) sent a letter to the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service slamming the Trump administration's decision to remove the Prid more PR
Goldman, Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Student Loan Borrowers (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Goldman, Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Student Loan Borrowers
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The Average New York State Borrower Owes $38,000 In Student Loans (link is external)
Trump Administration Has Rolled Back Biden-Era Repayment Programs, Making It More Difficult For Borrowers To Pay Down Their Debt
Washington, D.C. \- Today, U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) intro more PR
Gottheimer Votes to Rein in Trump's Costly Tariff Taxes (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Gottheimer Votes to Rein in Trump's Costly Tariff Taxes
U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to counter President Trump's reckless tariffs on Canada, a critical step toward protecting families and small businesses getting crushed by rising costs.
"Hard-working Jersey families shouldn't be more PR
Graham Statement on President Trump Nominating Sheria Clarke to be a Federal District Court Judge for South Carolina (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Graham Statement on President Trump Nominating Sheria Clarke to be a Federal District Court Judge for South Carolina
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement following President Donald J. Trump's nomination of Sheria Clarke to be a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of South Carolina.
"In choosing Sheria Clarke to be a federal distric more PR
Health Subcommittee Examines Prescription Drug Supply Chain to Lower Costs for American Patients (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Health Subcommittee Examines Prescription Drug Supply Chain to Lower Costs for American Patients
Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the Prescription Drug Supply Chain, featuring witness more PR
Hickenlooper Statement After NO Vote on DHS Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Statement After NO Vote on DHS Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after voting NO on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill:
"The American people have seen with their own eyes that ICE is out of control. The agency needs a top-to-bottom overhaul.
"We proposed commonsense reforms -like body cameras, more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks for Shadow Hearing on Trump's Abandonment of Afghan Allies (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks for Shadow Hearing on Trump's Abandonment of Afghan Allies
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Washington, D.C. -Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks, as prepared, during a shadow hearing titled: "Trump's Betrayal of America's Afghan Allies."
The Democratic shadow hearing exposed more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Urges Republicans to join Democrats in Lowering Costs on American Families by Terminating Trump's Canada Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Urges Republicans to join Democrats in Lowering Costs on American Families by Terminating Trump's Canada Tariffs
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Washington, D.C. -Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks, as prepared, during a debate on the House Floor in support of his Resolution terminating Trump more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks' Resolution Terminating Trump Tariffs on Canada Passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks' Resolution Terminating Trump Tariffs on Canada Passes House
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement after successfully forcing and winning a House vote to terminate Trump's national emergency declaration and tariffs on Canada.
"Last year, American families paid n more PR
House Passes Goodlander-Backed Legislation to End President Trump's Senseless, Costly, and Dangerous Trade Wars (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Goodlander-Backed Legislation to End President Trump's Senseless, Costly, and Dangerous Trade Wars
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joined with a bipartisan coalition of her colleagues to pass H.J.Res.72, paving the way to end President Trump's senseless, costly, and dangerous trade wars.
"Tonight, the People's House did right by the American peop more PR
House Republicans Reject Pettersen's Amendment to Protect Voting Rights in Colorado (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Reject Pettersen's Amendment to Protect Voting Rights in Colorado
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after House Rules Committee Republicans unanimously opposed her amendment to protect voting rights in Colorado. Pettersen's amendment would ensure the Trump-backed voter suppression bill would not disenfranchis more PR
House Votes To End Trump's Tariffs On Canada (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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House Votes To End Trump's Tariffs On Canada
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), ), who serves on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, today hailed the passage of a House measure to end President Trump's tariffs on Canada, America's neighbor and close ally to the north, which has been significantly alienated over the past year by Trump's tariffs, tantrums, bullying and threats. The measure now more PR
Hoyer Statement on the End of Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on the End of Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
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"Finally, Trump's federal troops are leaving Minneapolis. They never should have been there in the first place. Anyone with basic common sense could predict that sending heavily armed troops equipped for combat into an American city with the promise of immunity for using force would result in people getting hurt. Trump did more PR
HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES BILL TO CODIFY OFFSHORE ENERGY MORATORIUM (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES BILL TO CODIFY OFFSHORE ENERGY MORATORIUM
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Miss. Senator Says Permanent Offshore Energy Restrictions Would Limit Work to Unleash American Energy
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Explains Opposition to Pending Outer Continental Shelf Legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today registered her opposition to legislation to codify an existing mor more PR
ICE vs. World Cup? Pou and Dems Demand Emergency Security Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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ICE vs. World Cup? Pou and Dems Demand Emergency Security Hearing
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security, and fellow Task Force members Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) and LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10), are calling for the Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States to convene a more PR
ICYMI: Chairman Strong Leads Hearing to Counter Agroterrorism Threats (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Chairman Strong Leads Hearing to Counter Agroterrorism Threats
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Dale Strong (AL-05), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, convened a hearing to examine federal preparedness against agroterrorism threats targeting America's food and agriculture systems.
Witnesses from the Department of Homeland Security ( more PR
In Finance Committee Hearing, Welch Outlines how Trump's Tariffs Have Made it Harder for Vermont Businesses to Succeed (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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In Finance Committee Hearing, Welch Outlines how Trump's Tariffs Have Made it Harder for Vermont Businesses to Succeed
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today highlighted how President Trump's constantly-changing tariff policies have made it harder for businesses in Vermont and across the country to succeed.
"You know, I've had a lot of more PR
In Senate Hearing, Rosen Condemns Trump State Department Nominee for Antisemitic Remarks (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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In Senate Hearing, Rosen Condemns Trump State Department Nominee for Antisemitic Remarks
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Watch the full exchange HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, condemned nominee Jeremy Carl for his long history of antisemitic and racist comments and more PR
Jayapal, Markey Introduce Landmark Trans Bill of Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal, Markey Introduce Landmark Trans Bill of Rights
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Mark Takano (CA-41) are reintroducing the Transgender Bill of Rights amidst ongoing attacks on the trans community. This resolution encourages the federal government to take concrete measures to advance pro more PR
Kaine, Klobuchar, Warner, Schumer & Wyden Praise House Passage of Legislation to Repeal Trump's Tariffs on Canada (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Klobuchar, Warner, Schumer & Wyden Praise House Passage of Legislation to Repeal Trump's Tariffs on Canada
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA), as well as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-OR), praised the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of leg more PR
Kamlager-Dove Pursues Investigation into Corrupt Trump, UAE AI Chip Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Pursues Investigation into Corrupt Trump, UAE AI Chip Deal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia with jurisdiction over export controls, wrote to the Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Commerce demanding an investigation into blatant financial conflicts of interest surroundi more PR
Kamlager-Dove, Foreign Affairs Dems Host Shadow Hearing on Trump's Betrayal of America's Afghan Allies (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove, Foreign Affairs Dems Host Shadow Hearing on Trump's Betrayal of America's Afghan Allies
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, hosted a shadow hearing with House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats on the Trump Administration's betrayal of America's Afghan allie more PR
Kelly joins President Trump at White House to tout clean American coal (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly joins President Trump at White House to tout clean American coal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Congressional Coal Caucus, joined President Donald Trump, industry leaders, and other members of Congress at the White House as the President signed an executive order directing the Department of War to prioritize long-term Power Purchase Agreement more PR
Kennedy, Barrasso, colleagues introduce Pay Less at the Pump Act to scrap tax on American energy (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy, Barrasso, colleagues introduce Pay Less at the Pump Act to scrap tax on American energy
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WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and eight colleagues in introducing the Pay Less at the Pump Act, which would repeal an unnecessary tax that raises gas prices for Americans and hurts Louisiana's energy economy.
"Americans remember when President Biden more PR
Klobuchar Statement on Effort to Repeal Canadian Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar Statement on Effort to Repeal Canadian Tariffs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar released a statement on the passage of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal President Trump's International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on Canada. In October, similar bipartisan legislation led by Senators Klobuchar, Kaine, Paul and Warner passed the Sen more PR
Larsen Fights to Fund FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard, TSA; Hold ICE Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Fights to Fund FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard, TSA; Hold ICE Accountable
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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after cosponsoring legislation to fully fund the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Coast Guard, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and every other agency under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) except Immigrati more PR
Larson Opposes Republican Bill to Nationalize Elections and Make it More Difficult for 21 Million Americans to Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Opposes Republican Bill to Nationalize Elections and Make it More Difficult for 21 Million Americans to Vote
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed the so-called "SAVE America Act," a Republican bill that advances President Trump's call to "nationalize elections" and would make it harder for 21 million Americans to vote (link is external), including married wome more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HOUSE VOTE REBUKING DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS TARIFFS (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HOUSE VOTE REBUKING DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS TARIFFS
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Donald Trump promised to lower the high cost of living on day one. Instead, his reckless tariffs are causing prices to skyrocket and creating unnecessary uncertainty for American families. In my congressional dis more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REPEAL OF THE ENDANGERMENT FINDING (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REPEAL OF THE ENDANGERMENT FINDING
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
The so-called leadership of Donald Trump and Lee Zeldin at the Environmental Protection Agency is shameful. They have allowed utility bills and home insurance premiums to skyrocket and put the health, safety more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REPEAL OF THE ENDANGERMENT FINDING (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REPEAL OF THE ENDANGERMENT FINDING
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
The so-called leadership of Donald Trump and Lee Zeldin at the Environmental Protection Agency is shameful. They have allowed utility bills and home insurance premiums to skyrocket and put the health, safety and well-being of the Amer more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE NEED TO GET ICE UNDER CONTROL AND DELIVER A COUNTRY THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH OUR VALUES" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE NEED TO GET ICE UNDER CONTROL AND DELIVER A COUNTRY THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH OUR VALUES"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, to making healthcare more accessible and to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used to make life more afford more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE NEED TO GET ICE UNDER CONTROL AND DELIVER A COUNTRY THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH OUR VALUES" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE NEED TO GET ICE UNDER CONTROL AND DELIVER A COUNTRY THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH OUR VALUES"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, to making healthcare more accessible and to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used to make life more affordable, not to brutalize and more PR
Lujan, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Stop Grocery Price Gouging and Lower Costs for Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Stop Grocery Price Gouging and Lower Costs for Americans
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026, legislation that bans corporations from leveraging new more PR
MATSUI, SEEC COLLEAGUES SLAM TRUMP EPA 'ALL-YOU-CAN-POLLUTE' ASSAULT ON YOUR HEALTH (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release:
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MATSUI, SEEC COLLEAGUES SLAM TRUMP EPA 'ALL-YOU-CAN-POLLUTE' ASSAULT ON YOUR HEALTH
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Co-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) and her fellow SEEC Leadership Members, released the following statement in response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin's final decision to repeal the more PR
McClellan Statement on Passage of the SAVE America Act - A Modern-Day Poll Tax and an Attack on our Right to Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Statement on Passage of the SAVE America Act - A Modern-Day Poll Tax and an Attack on our Right to Vote
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) opposed (link is external) and issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act, a rewrite of the SAVE Act that would further restrict access to the ballot for millions of Americ more PR
McGovern Introduces New Bill To Repeal U.S. Embargo Against Cuba (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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McGovern Introduces New Bill To Repeal U.S. Embargo Against Cuba
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WASHINGTON- Today, in response to the Trump Administration's actions to impose a total oil embargo on Cuba, Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, has introduced legislation to repeal the statutory basis for the U.S. embargo on Cu more PR
MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens Votes to Repeal Trump's Tariffs on Canada (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens Votes to Repeal Trump's Tariffs on Canada
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) voted to repeal Trump's reckless tariffs on Canada. The resolution (link is external) passed 219-211 and now heads to the Senate. Similar measures (link is external) have received bipartisan approval from the U.S. Senate.
In response to this watershed rebuke of more PR
Moulton Votes No On SAVE America Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton Votes No On SAVE America Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement regarding his decision to vote No on the SAVE America Act.
"The 'SAVE America Act' is not a voter ID bill. It does not make our elections safer. In fact, it would make it harder for millions of American citizens to vote. For those reasons, I am voting No, just as I have pr more PR
Murphy Grills Unqualified Trump Nominee On His White Nationalist Views (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy Grills Unqualified Trump Nominee On His White Nationalist Views
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security, questioned Jeremy Carl, nominee to be the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations, about his white identitarian worldview and writings. Murphy demanded more PR
Murphy to Republicans On Trump's Attempts to Jail Democratic Lawmakers: We Can't Let This Democracy Die On Our Watch (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy to Republicans On Trump's Attempts to Jail Democratic Lawmakers: We Can't Let This Democracy Die On Our Watch
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) took to the floor of the U.S. Senate today to call on his Republican colleagues to recognize Donald Trump's unprecedented, attempted indictment of six Democratic lawmakers as a grave threat to our democracy and unite with Dem more PR
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Board Chairman Testifies Watchman Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Derrick Watchman, board chairman of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country":
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Chairman Hurd, Ranking Member Leger-Fernandez, and Subcommittee members, I am Derrick Watchman, Board Chairman of the National Center for American Indian more PR
New Mexico's congressional delegates demand answers on El Paso airspace closure (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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New Mexico's congressional delegates demand answers on El Paso airspace closure
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New Mexico's congressional delegates are demanding answers after a sudden closure of airspace over El Paso and a nearby area of southeastern New Mexico disrupted flights early Wednesday morning amid a dispute between the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration.
The FAA announced late Tuesday it was clo more PR
NEWS: Senator Schiff, Colleagues Launch Probe into New Private Entity Offering Millionaire Trump Donors Access to White House, Semiquincentennial Events (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Senator Schiff, Colleagues Launch Probe into New Private Entity Offering Millionaire Trump Donors Access to White House, Semiquincentennial Events
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Freedom 250 group has been reportedly soliciting high-dollar donations in exchange for preferential access to President Trump and official government events held for America's 250 th birthday.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Cal more PR
Ocasio-Cortez, Warren Team Up to Lower Costs, Deliver Universal Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez, Warren Team Up to Lower Costs, Deliver Universal Child Care
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Child Care for Every Community Act would ensure half of families nationwide pay no more than $10 a day for child care, all families would see child care costs capped
Washington, D.C. - Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and are teaming up in the fight t more PR
On Senate Floor, Murray Calls Out Abuses by ICE and CBP: "Americans are demanding accountability, and we will settle for nothing less." (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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On Senate Floor, Murray Calls Out Abuses by ICE and CBP: "Americans are demanding accountability, and we will settle for nothing less."
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Murray : "The American people need us to meet this moment. We need to rein in ICE and CBP. We need to call out the avalanche of lies. And most importantly, we need to stand up for our communities-because they are being terrorized by their own government."
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On Senate Floor, Murray Calls Out Abuses by ICE and CBP: "Americans are Demanding Accountability, and We Will Settle for Nothing Less." (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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On Senate Floor, Murray Calls Out Abuses by ICE and CBP: "Americans are demanding accountability, and we will settle for nothing less."
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, took to the Senate floor to speak about ICE and CBP's flagrant abuses of Americans' basic constitutional more PR
Over 5,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman Telephone Town Hall on Trump and ICE Accountability (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Over 5,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman Telephone Town Hall on Trump and ICE Accountability
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SHERMAN OAKS, CA -On February 11th, over 5,000 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) for another live Telephone Town Hall to discuss the key fights underway in Washington -including efforts to combat what Sherman described as President Donald Trump's reckless policies and to hold U.S. Immigr more PR
Padilla Votes Against More Funding for Trump's ICE and CBP (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Votes Against More Funding for Trump's ICE and CBP
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, issued the following statement after voting against another bill to fund Donald Trump's out-of-control Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP):
"ICE and CBP don't nee more PR
Padilla, Schiff Join Kaine, Welch in Pushing Trump Administration to Immediately End Deportation Flights to Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff Join Kaine, Welch in Pushing Trump Administration to Immediately End Deportation Flights to Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) in pushing U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio more PR
Pressley Underscores Harm of Racial Bias in Home Appraisals, Urges Reform of Appraisal System to Ensure Equity, Accountability (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley Underscores Harm of Racial Bias in Home Appraisals, Urges Reform of Appraisal System to Ensure Equity, Accountability
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"Black families who sought homeownership were held back by red tape, limited to redlined neighborhoods and faced blatant racism from banks."
"And for those who managed to secure a mortgage and buy a home, the value of their homes was grossly diminished by an appraisal s more PR
Ranking Member Huffman Blasts GOP's Big Tech Handout (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Huffman Blasts GOP's Big Tech Handout
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"While working Americans face an affordability crisis, Republicans prioritize special favors for the wealthiest corporations on Earth."
Washington, D.C. -Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) took to the House Floor to oppose Republicans' " Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025, " which hands tech more PR
Ranking Member Lofgren Slams EPA for Repeal of Endangerment Finding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Ranking Member Lofgren Slams EPA for Repeal of Endangerment Finding
Today, Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the EPA's repeal of the Endangerment Finding--a 2009 finding that concluded greenhouse gases in the atmosphere threaten the public health and welfare of curr more PR
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Releases Report on DOGE: 'Breaking Government - How DOGE and Trump Cost Taxpayers, Federal Workers, and Public Services' (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Releases Report on DOGE: "Breaking Government: How DOGE and Trump Cost Taxpayers, Federal Workers, and Public Services"
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released a new report highlighting Oversight Democrats' key finding more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key Positions (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key Positions
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a committee hearing on the nominations of Wesley Brooks to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, Environ more PR
Rep. Doggett Statement on EPA's Reversal of Endangerment Finding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Doggett Statement on EPA's Reversal of Endangerment Finding
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Washington, D.C.-U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), a member of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), released the following statement following today's reversal of the EPA's endangerment finding.
"Few actions of this horrendous Trump regime endanger more PR
Rep. Guthrie: HHS OIG Found Hundreds of Millions in Medicaid Payments for Deceased Individuals in 2021 Audit (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement:
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HHS OIG Found Hundreds of Millions in Medicaid Payments for Deceased Individuals in a 2021 Audit. Republicans are Continuing to Crack Down on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse.
Last December, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report showing that since 2016, OIG has conducted 18 audits, which more PR
Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Modernize America's Defense Technologies and Strengthen U.S.-Israel Alliance (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Modernize America's Defense Technologies and Strengthen U.S.-Israel Alliance
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026. This bill would strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance and establish a United States-Israel Defense Techno more PR
Rep. Mike Collins Celebrates the House Passage of the SAVE America Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mike Collins Celebrates the House Passage of the SAVE America Act
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) released the following statement celebrating the United States House of Representatives for passing the SAVE America Act (link is external).
"There is no reason why the greatest country on Earth should not have the most secure elections on Earth.
I am proud to ha more PR
Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement On House Passage Of SAVE America Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement On House Passage Of SAVE America Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 12, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) voted YES on the SAVE America Act, which passed the House of Representatives 218-213. She released the following statement:
"The House passed the SAVE America Act and all but ONE Democrat voted against it.
"It's clear our colleagues on the Left are the more PR
Rep. Raskin: Unhinged Bondi Refuses to Look Epstein Survivors in the Eye or Apologize For Leaking Their Identities and Private Information (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Unhinged Bondi Refuses to Look Epstein Survivors in the Eye or Apologize For Leaking Their Identities and Private Information As She Doubles Down on Grotesque Cover-Up to Protect Sexual Predators
Bondi Makes Clear Her Only Clients Are Donald Trump and the Epstein Class, Not the American People
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judici more PR
Rep. Salinas Denounces Trump Tariff Effects on Oregon Economy on House Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salinas Denounces Trump Tariff Effects on Oregon Economy on House Floor
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered remarks on the House Floor opposing President Trump's reckless tariffs while highlighting the harm they are causing to families and businesses across Oregon's Sixth Congressional D more PR
Rep. Salinas, Sen. Merkley Lead Letter Opposing ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salinas, Sen. Merkley Lead Letter Opposing ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led Oregon's Democratic Members of Congress and ten additional House Members in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting d more PR
Rep. Salinas, Sen. Merkley Lead Letter Opposing ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salinas, Sen. Merkley Lead Letter Opposing ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led Oregon's Democratic Members of Congress and ten additional House Members in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting dir more PR
Rep. Scholten Introduces Michigan-Canada Partnership Act to Protect the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Scholten Introduces Michigan-Canada Partnership Act to Protect the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), alongside U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), introduced a bill to prohibit the Trump Administration fr more PR
Rep. Sewell Votes NO on Trump's Election Takeover Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Votes NO on Trump's Election Takeover Bill
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Washington D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Elections for the Committee on House Administration, voted against the so-called "SAVE America Act." The voter suppression bill would block millions of eligible Americans from casting their ballots by imposing costly and burdensome barriers to voter r more PR
Rep. Summer Lee Demands Answers from ICE on Detention of Brentwood Asylum Seeker Maklim Gomez Escalante (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Demands Answers from ICE on Detention of Brentwood Asylum Seeker Maklim Gomez Escalante
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) sent a formal congressional inquiry to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) demanding answers regarding the detention of Maklim Gomez Escalante, an asylum seeker and constituent living in Brentwood, Pennsylva more PR
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Legislation to Establish a Pilot for a Federal Jobs Guarantee Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Legislation to Establish a Pilot for a Federal Jobs Guarantee Program
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February 12, 2026
Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) reintroduced the Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act, ambitious legislation that would establish a model federal jobs guarantee program in up to 15 high-unemployment communities and regions across the United St more PR
Reps. Garamendi, Carbajal Raise National Security Concerns Over Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Near Military Sites (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Garamendi, Carbajal Raise National Security Concerns Over Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Near Military Sites
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressmen John Garamendi (CA-08) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), two senior members of the House Armed Services Committee, demanded (link is external) that the Department of the Navy respond to concerns regarding the Department of the Interior's Draft Proposed more PR
Rosen, Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined ten of her colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyo more PR
Sanchez, Turner introduce bill requiring congressional approval for tariffs on NATO allies (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez, Turner introduce bill requiring congressional approval for tariffs on NATO allies
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), ranking member of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, and Congressman Mike Turner (R-Ohio), head of the U.S. delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly, today introduced the Respect NATO Allies Act, a bill to require congressional approval for more PR
Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Protect the Sanctity of Your Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Protect the Sanctity of Your Vote
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), Congressman Chip Roy (R-Texas), and election integrity advocates in a pre more PR
Schatz Statement On Trump's Repeal Of Clean Air Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz Statement On Trump's Repeal Of Clean Air Protections
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump took actions to procure dirty coal power for government installations and to repeal the landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding, which established that greenhouse gases pose a threat to the public and provides the authority to more PR
Schmitt Blasts Democrats for Defunding DHS Before Jetting to Munich on Taxpayer Dime (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Schmitt Blasts Democrats for Defunding DHS Before Jetting to Munich on Taxpayer Dime
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) took to the Senate floor to torch Democrats for flying off to Europe on the taxpayer dime after refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and trying to gut ICE. In his speech, Senator Schmitt slammed Democrats for undermining American foreign p more PR
SCHNEIDER, NEW DEMOCRATS UNVEIL AFFORDABILITY AGENDA (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER, NEW DEMOCRATS UNVEIL AFFORDABILITY AGENDA
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and the New Democrat Coalition (link is external), which he chairs, released their Affordability Agenda, a policy roadmap to help make life more affordable for Illinoisans by focusing on lowering the five core costs that are too high for hardworking people: health care, housing, energy, family more PR
Schumer, Whitehouse: EPA Abandons Its Duty to Protect the American People (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Schumer, Whitehouse: EPA Abandons Its Duty to Protect the American People
Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), issued the following statement after Environmental Protec more PR
Sen. Husted Calls on Department of Education to Help Root Out Waste and Fraud, Protect Taxpayer Dollars (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Husted calls on Department of Education to help root out waste and fraud, protect taxpayer dollars
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in sending a letter to Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon urging the Department to partner with the Senate to identify and eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in America's education system.
This letter comes after Husted and Tuberville more PR
Sen. Lummis Applauds Trump Pro-Coal Executive Order (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Lummis Applauds Trump Pro-Coal Executive Order
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to prioritize coal-powered energy.
"President Trump's executive order is a monumental win for Wyoming and the entire west," said Lummis. "After four years of enduring Biden's regulatory assaul more PR
Sen. Lummis Celebrates Rollback of Obama-Era Endangerment Finding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Lummis Celebrates Rollback of Obama-Era Endangerment Finding
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) issued the following statement today after the Trump administration announced plans to rescind the Obama-era Endangerment Finding:
"I'm thrilled the Trump administration's EPA is taking action to rescind the imbecilic Obama-era 'Endangerment Finding Rule' that Washingt more PR
Sen. Wyden Opposes Republican Plan to Meddle With DC's Tax Laws (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Wyden Opposes Republican Plan to Meddle with DC's Tax Laws
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A bit later today the Senate is going to decide whether or not to interfere with the tax policy decisions made by the elected representatives of the 700,000 people who live in the nation's capital.
My view is, leave D.C. alone.
There are a lot of very go more PR
Senate Dems probe DOE using carbon capture funds to prop up coal (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Senate Dems probe DOE using carbon capture funds to prop up coal
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Top Senate Democrats are investigating the Department of Energy's plan to prop up aging coal plants with millions of dollars Congress originally set aside to advance carbon capture technologies and improve energy resiliency and environmental protection in rural areas.
Senate Appropriations ranking member Patty Murray (D-Wash. more PR
Senator Banks Speaks on Senate Floor About Deadly Jay County Car Crash, Dangers of Illegal Immigrants Driving on Indiana Roads (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Senator Banks Speaks on Senate Floor About Deadly Jay County Car Crash, Dangers of Illegal Immigrants Driving on Indiana Roads
Tonight, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about the four Indiana men who were killed in a fatal car crash caused by a Kyrgyzstani national who crossed the southern border illegally in December 2023. He also spoke about other Hoosiers killed and injured by ille more PR
Senator Gillibrand Statement on DHS Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Senator Gillibrand Statement on DHS Funding
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement regarding Republicans' refusal to negotiate much-needed reforms and fund the Department of Homeland Security:
"While the president is gutting health care for working New Yorkers, he's diverting our tax dollars to ICE, creating chaos in our communities and making us le more PR
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Trump Administration Repeal Of Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Senator Gillibrand Statement On Trump Administration Repeal Of Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Trump administration repealed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) endangerment finding related to emissions. The endangerment finding is the scientific determination that greenhouse gas emissions end more PR
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Trump Firing Of U.S. Attorney Donald T. Kinsella Hours After Appointment (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Senator Gillibrand Statement On Trump Firing Of U.S. Attorney Donald T. Kinsella Hours After Appointment
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement after the White House fired newly appointed interim U.S. Attorney for New York's Northern District, Donald T. Kinsella:
" This is the latest example of the chaos of the Trump administration failing Americans and ma more PR
Senator Justice Joins President Trump at White House to Tout Renewed Use of Coal Plants to Power Military Installations (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Senator Justice Joins President Trump at White House to Tout Renewed Use of Coal Plants to Power Military Installations
Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his visit to the White House, where President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the Department of War to enter power purchase contracts with over three dozen coal power plants:
"This is good policy that simply ma more PR
Senator Markey Condemns Trump EPA's Final Rule to Repeal Endangerment Finding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Condemns Trump EPA's Final Rule to Repeal Endangerment Finding
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Washington (February 12, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule that would formally repeal the 2009 endangerment finding-the legal and regulator more PR
Senator Markey Slams Republicans for Blocking Resolution to Reaffirm States' Authority to Run Federal Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Slams Republicans for Blocking Resolution to Reaffirm States' Authority to Run Federal Elections
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WATCH: Markey delivers fiery floor speech denouncing Trump's threats to nationalize elections
Washington (February 11, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today asked unanimous consent to pass a resolution denouncing recent statements by President Donald Trump that he more PR
South & Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Huizenga Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on U.S Foreign Policy in South Asia (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, issued the following opening remarks on Feb. 11, 2026, at a hearing entitled "South Asia: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Region":
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I want to thank Assistant Secretary Kapur for his presence here today. We are gathered to discuss one of the most important regions in the world, South and Central Asia. Our strategy there is key to the United States national securit more PR
Statement from Senator Kelly on Federal Court Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Senator Kelly on Federal Court Ruling
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Today, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly released the following statement on a federal judge granting a preliminary injunction in his case against Pete Hegseth:
"Today, a federal court made clear that Pete Hegseth violated the constitution when he tried to punish me for something I said. But this case was never just about me. Th more PR
Statement: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Slams Repeal of Endangerment Finding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Statement: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Slams Repeal of Endangerment Finding
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement regarding the Trump Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to repeal the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding.
"The Trump EPA's repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerme more PR
Stevens Leads Anti-Corruption Bill to Prevent Trump from Blocking Gordie Howe Bridge (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Stevens Leads Anti-Corruption Bill to Prevent Trump from Blocking Gordie Howe Bridge
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Haley Stevens (MI-11), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) today introduced a bill to prohibit the Trump Administration or any federal agency from interfering in the opening and opera more PR
The Energy Department Is Failing to Meet Oversight Requirements, Congress' Watchdog Says (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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The Energy Department Is Failing to Meet Oversight Requirements, Congress' Watchdog Says
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The Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has lost the staff required to properly oversee about $27 billion in funded energy projects, according to a new assessment from the Government Accountability Office
The failure to meet those congressionally-mandated requirements stems fro more PR
The Republican Recap: Week of February 9, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Republican Recap: Week of February 9, 2026
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Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:
Defending the Integrity of American Elections
The right to vote is a foundational principle of the United States, and its integrity must be protected. Federal law states that it is illegal for foreign nationals and noncitizens to vote in U.S. federal e more PR
THOMPSON ISSUES STATEMENT ON VOTING TO END THE PRESIDENT'S "EMERGENCY" TARIFFS ON CANADA (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON ISSUES STATEMENT ON VOTING TO END THE PRESIDENT'S "EMERGENCY" TARIFFS ON CANADA
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Read my statement on voting to end President Trump's "emergency" tariffs on Canada:
"Tonight, I voted to end this president's so-called 'emergency' tariffs on Canada, and the House successfully passed the bill.
"These tariffs have hurt our agricultural producers and small businesses, driven up costs f more PR
Treasury Secretary Bessent Testifies Before Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Treasury Secretary Scott K.H. Bessent from a Feb. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "The Financial Stability Oversight Council's Annual Report to Congress":
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and members of the Committee--thank you for inviting me to discuss the Financial Stability Oversight Council's 2025 annual report. This report is the culmination of extensive collaboration more PR
U.S. Military Leaders Agree with Duckworth: Expanding TRICARE Coverage of IVF Would Benefit Servicemembers and Strengthen Military (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Military Leaders Agree with Duckworth: Expanding TRICARE Coverage of IVF Would Benefit Servicemembers and Strengthen Military
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February 11, 2026
Despite Trump's campaign promise to make IVF free, he has done nothing to prevent Speaker Johnson from removing Duckworth's legislation to expand access multiple times after bipartisan majorities passed it
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran a more PR
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Trump's Latest Gift to Polluters (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Trump's Latest Gift to Polluters
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TAMPA, Fla. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) condemned President Trump's decision to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act "Endangerment Finding," which requires the EPA to protect people from pollution that drives extreme weather and its costly, dangerous impacts under the Clean Air Act.
"Tru more PR
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Stands with Minnesotans Ahead of Vote on DHS Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Stands with Minnesotans Ahead of Vote on DHS Funding
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ahead of the U.S. Senate vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) stood with fellow Minnesotans to urge Congress to take immediate action and block any additional funding for ICE and Customs more PR
Underwood Delivers Remarks at Department of Homeland Security Hearing on Potential Impacts of a DHS Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Underwood Delivers Remarks at Department of Homeland Security Hearing on Potential Impacts of a DHS Shutdown
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, delivered the following remarks at a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hearing on the potential impacts of a DHS shutdown:
"Let's be clear about why we are more PR
Vindman Secures $7.3 MILLION in Funding for Virginia Transportation, Water, & Infrastructure Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Secures $7.3 MILLION in Funding for Virginia Transportation, Water, & Infrastructure Projects
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Washington, D.C. - Last week, President Trump signed into law $7,392,000 in federal funding secured by Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) for community-requested transportation, water, and infrastructure projects in Virginia's Seventh District.
"I've heard directly from Virginians about the more PR
Warner, Colleagues Introduce Bill Calling for Study on Financial Impact of Federal Firings (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Colleagues Introduce Bill Calling for Study on Financial Impact of Federal Firings
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) joined his colleagues in introducing the Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act, legislation that would direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive study of the financial impacts of the Trump administration's mass firings on state an more PR
Warner, Kaine and Colleagues Praise House Passage of Legislation to Repeal Trump's Tariffs on Canada (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine and Colleagues Praise House Passage of Legislation to Repeal Trump's Tariffs on Canada
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), as well as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-OR), praised the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of legislation to repeal P more PR
Warner, Warren Press Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Reportedly Pushing Out Key Officials Working to Counter Cyber Threats Posed by China (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Warren Press Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Reportedly Pushing Out Key Officials Working to Counter Cyber Threats Posed by China
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Howard Lutnick, Secretary of the U.S more PR
Warnock Urges Working People to Organize, Unify to Heal Nation's Spiritual Crisis During UAW Keynote (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Urges Working People to Organize, Unify to Heal Nation's Spiritual Crisis During UAW Keynote
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Today, Senator Reverend Warnock delivered the keynote address at the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Community Action Program (CAP) Conference
In his remarks to a crowd of nearly 1,000 current and former union members, Senator Warnock outline more PR
Warren Statement on Trump DOJ Ousting Top Antitrust Official (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Statement on Trump DOJ Ousting Top Antitrust Official
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Washington, D.C. - Following the Trump administration's ouster of the Department of Justice's Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Gail Slater, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement:
"Americans' top concern is affordability, but one of Trump's few bipartisan-supported nomine more PR
Warren, Coons Introduce ICE Accountability Act, Establishing Strongest Federal Watchdog to Enforce Reforms and Stop ICE Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Coons Introduce ICE Accountability Act, Establishing Strongest Federal Watchdog to Enforce Reforms and Stop ICE Violence
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New bill would create independent monitoring body; require public reporting; allow monitors to pursue enforcement, including court-ordered remedies and criminal referrals
Text of Bill (PDF) | Bill One-Pager (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth W more PR
Warren, Ocasio-Cortez Team Up to Lower Costs, Deliver Universal Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Ocasio-Cortez Team Up to Lower Costs, Deliver Universal Child Care
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Child Care for Every Community Act would ensure half of families nationwide pay no more than $10 a day for child care, all families would see child care costs capped
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) are teaming up in the fight to deli more PR
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today introduced the "Expanded Telehealth Access Act," which increases health care access by expanding the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth servi (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today introduced the "Expanded Telehealth Access Act," which increases health care access by expanding the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare to include audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, among others.
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Welch, Wyden, Schumer, Lujan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Block Trump from Receiving Any Federal Lawsuit Settlement (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch, Wyden, Schumer, Lujan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Block Trump from Receiving Any Federal Lawsuit Settlement
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Trump recently sued IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns during his first term
New bill would impose a 100% tax on any settlement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, along with Senate Finance C more PR
Whip Clark Demands Accountability From ICE: "This Needs To Happen Today" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Whip Clark Demands Accountability From ICE: "This Needs To Happen Today"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for a hearing on Donald Trump's weaponization of ICE and Democrats' unified fight to hold the the Department of Homeland Security accountable for its brutality in Minnesota and across the country. more PR
Whitehouse, Sanders, Merkley, Fletcher, Cleaver Lead More than 80 Colleagues in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Restore Illegally Terminated Solar for All Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse, Sanders, Merkley, Fletcher, Cleaver Lead More than 80 Colleagues in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Restore Illegally Terminated Solar for All Funding
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"EPA has given no reason why its unlawful actions to unwind Congressional appropriations should stand," wrote the lawmakers
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Publ more PR
Whitehouse, Sanders, Merkley, Fletcher, Cleaver Lead More Than 80 Colleagues in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Restore Illegally Terminated Solar for All Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse, Sanders, Merkley, Fletcher, Cleaver Lead More than 80 Colleagues in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Restore Illegally Terminated Solar for All Funding
"EPA has given no reason why its unlawful actions to unwind Congressional appropriations should stand," wrote the lawmakersc
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Workforce Protections Ranking Member Omar Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on AI Role in Workplace Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 11, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology":
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"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank to our witnesses for being here today.
"Automation is not a distant theory. It is already embedded in hiring, scheduling, surveillance, and safety systems. more PR
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Administration Immediately End Deportation Flights to Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Administration Immediately End Deportation Flights to Iran
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined Senate colleagues to demand Donald Trump immediately end deportation flights to Iran.
Last month, reports confirmed that Trump resumed the deportation of dozens of Iranians, many of whom could be persecuted, tortured, or even execute more PR
Wyden, Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Restore Quality Care in Nursing Homes After Trump Gutted Staffing Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Wyden, Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Restore Quality Care in Nursing Homes After Trump Gutted Staffing Standards
More Than 1.2 Million Americans and Their Families Rely on Nursing Homes for Lifeline Care as America Continues to Face an Understaffing Crisis
Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Restore 24/7 On-site Nursing, Common more PR
Wyoming Coal Makes America Energy Dominant (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Wyoming Coal Makes America Energy Dominant
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"Coal is also saving American families money. According to a recent report, families saved more than one hundred dollars on their energy bills last year thanks to coal generation. Coal is one of the most affordable, available, and reliable sources of energy in the world."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, tod more PR
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