WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following written testimony by Ray Martinez, chief operating officer for the FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Before the Whistle: Assessing Information Sharing and Security Collaboration Ahead of Major Events": * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today regarding public more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Record-Low Snowpack, Wyden Presses Trump Administration Over Wildfire Preparedness Ahead of Fire Season * Wyden warns Trump's Forest Service layoffs, budget cuts, low hazardous fuels treatment could create catastrophic fire conditions for Oregon and the West Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today called on the Trump administration to provide a detailed plan for how it plans to h more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Murray Slams Trump for Indifference to Cost of War * NYT: Despite Promises, Veterans Affairs Department Cut Thousands of Roles for Doctors and Nurses - READ HERE WATCH : Senator Murray's opening remarks at the hearing Washington, D.C. - Today, at a joint Senate and House Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing for the legislative presentation of The America more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Opposes Schimel Staying in Top Federal Prosecutor Job After 120 Day Interim Position Expires * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her opposition to Brad Schimel continuing to serve as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin after his 120-day temporary appointment expires in two weeks. While U.S. Attorney positions require Senate-appro more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Votes to Halt War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to stop President Donald Trump's illegal war with Iran that has already led to the death of six U.S. servicemembers and is costing taxpayers billions. The War Powers Resolution, which would prevent further military action in Iran unless it is explicitly authorized by Congress, was defeated in the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Klobuchar, Smith Demand Secretary Duffy Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tina Smith (D-MN) called on U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to give final approval and release the $1.05 billion grant for the Blatnik Bridge replacement project so construction on the project can be more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Joins Legislation to Target Russian Oil Profits and Force Putin to the Negotiating Table * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jon Husted (R-Ohio), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and John Curtis (R-Uta more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum, Bonamici, Lee Introduce Legislation to Reopen Office for Students and Young Consumers * Representatives Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Summer Lee (PA-12) introduced legislation to reestablish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Office for Students and Young Consumers. The Trump administration abruptly shuttered the Office for Students and Young Consumers  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Announces $8.4M in World Cup Transit Funding for Puget Sound Region * 03.03.26 Lumen Field to host six matches, funding helps transit systems prepare for influx of international visitors WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Finance Committee, announced t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Statement Following the Senate Briefing on U.S. Military Action in Iran * 03.04.26 WASHINGTON, D.C. - This afternoon, all U.S. Senators received a briefing on ongoing U.S. military strikes in Iran from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-W more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal to Support Bill to Rein in Trump's Military Powers * "The ongoing conflict in Iran was ordered with no credible justification and little regard for the men and women who are being asked to risk their lives. Trump's war has already claimed the lives of six servicemembers, and sadly, more will be put in harm's way," said Rep. Carbajal. "The American people do not want another forever war more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Committee Democrats Demand Chairman Walberg Hold HHS Secretary Accountable All Committee Democrats urged Chairman Tim Walberg (MI-05) to hold an oversight hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. To date, Secretary Kennedy has not appeared before the Committee. The Members asserted that budget oversight more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crawford Delivers Opening Remarks on the 2026 Farm Bill Markup * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) delivered the following opening remarks on the House Committee on Agriculture's markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Watch Congressman Crawford's remarks here or below. Read the full remarks below. Today is a day of progress for agriculture. T more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent * Washington, DC - "The news out of Minneapolis today is heartbreaking. A woman is dead after being shot by an ICE officer during a federal enforcement operation, and behind every headline is a person: a life cut short, a family now living a nightmare, and a community left searching for answers. My prayers are with h more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Moves to Subpoena DHS Secretary Noem Over Trump Administration DHS, ICE, and CBP Abuses * WASHINGTON -During a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) moved to subpoena (link is external) Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing abuses by DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Vows to Continue Fight to Hold the Trump Administration Accountable After Republicans Block His Motion to Subpoena Secretary Noem Over DHS Abuses * WASHINGTON -Today, House Republicans blocked a motion by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) to subpoena Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Go more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, DEMOCRATIC VETERANS SPEAK OUT AGAINST WAR IN IRAN: "WE REFUSE TO LET THE COUNTRY WE LOVE MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES" * Congressman Pat Ryan, Democratic Veterans Speak Out Against War in Iran: "We Refuse to Let the Country We Love Make the Same Mistakes" In less than a week, six U.S. servicemembers have been killed, an additional 18 troops have been wounded, and estimates show that u more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Begins Agriculture Committee Markup by Advocating for Illinois Farmers * WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) laid out the challenges facing Illinois' farmers and outlined his concerns with Republicans' proposed legislation during his opening remarks at the House Agriculture Committee's Farm markup of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 202 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Statement on Trump's Strikes on Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to strike Iran: "I am deeply worried about the President's decision to strike Iran, circumventing Congress. "Without an articulated plan to protect our national security and the safety of our allies, this acti more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen to Vote Against Trump's War in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement expressing his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution: "I will be voting yes on the Iran War Powers Resolution to limit Trump's reckless military operations in the Middle East. "It has become crystal clear that this President took action in Iran more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beatty Introduces Bill Demanding Critical Reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In light of the ICE activity in Minnesota and Ohio's Third Congressional District, Congresswoman Beatty is addressing violent ICE activity by introducing the Protecting Our Communities Act, which would enact critical reform to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) en more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Reported Closure of Camp East Montana * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the Washington Post's story that Camp East Montana, the $1.24 billion immigration detention facility in El Paso, is set to close: "The Trump administration has used El Paso as ground zero for its sick, twisted immigration enforce more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum to Vote Yes on Resolution Reining in War Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the bipartisan Massie-Khanna War Powers Act ( H.Con.Res.38 (link sends email) ), directing the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Congresswoman McCollum, the Ranking Membe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Opposes Steve Pearce for Director of the Bureau of Land Management * Washington, D.C. - Ahead of tomorrow's vote in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced she will vote against Steve Pearce to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). "From sportsmen to conservationists, Nevadans have consiste more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Highlights PROVE IT Act Language at Bipartisan Policy Center Briefing * ***Click here for media resources. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Speaking at a Bipartisan Policy Center briefing today on foreign pollution, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) outlined the long-term value of his recently-passed PROVE IT Act language. He highlighted the need for official data from the study to equip the United St more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Calls for Accountability on War with Iran * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO)-a combat veteran and Co-Chair of House Democrats' National Security Task Force, and a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence-today called on Congress to rein in President Trump's military adventurism and war in Iran. Crow spoke at the weekly House Dem more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * DeLauro Floor Remarks Ahead of Procedural Vote on Republican Homeland Security Bill Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) gave the following remarks during debate on the Rule to bring up Republicans' Homeland Security bill: "I thank the Ranking Member for yielding. Mr. Speaker, the bi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Democrat DHS Shutdown Undermines Homeland Security at Critical Moment Nearly three weeks into the Democrats' shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, the American people are facing an evolving threat environment. Democrats must agree to the bipartisan, bicameral funding agreement they helped negotiate in January. Senate Democrats  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * DEMOCRATS' DHS SHUTDOWN: BY THE NUMBERS * WASHINGTON -Thanks to the ongoing Democrat shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA operations are disrupted following a historic season of winter storms on the East Coast, TSA agents are working another week without pay, the Secret Service is going unfunded while another armed attempt was made recently on President Trump's life, and our natio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * DEMOCRATS' DHS SHUTDOWN: BY THE NUMBERS * WASHINGTON -Thanks to the ongoing Democrat shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA operations are disrupted following a historic season of winter storms on the East Coast, TSA agents are working another week without pay, the Secret Service is going unfunded while another armed attempt was made recently on President Trump's lif more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats' War Powers Resolution Undercuts American Peace Through Strength * "What President Trump is doing is right and necessary. For 47 years, Iran has attacked our country and our people... It is wrong to vote to signal weakness to our enemies. It is wrong to vote to undermine our troops in combat. It is wrong to vote to undercut Peace through Strength. I will vote to uphold the safety and secu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement on Senate Republicans Choosing Fealty to Trump Over Our Troops' Lives and their Constitutional Duty by Blocking Iran War Powers Resolution * March 04, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement after Senate Republicans shamefully blocked U.S. Senator Tim Kaine's (D-VA) bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would've blo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Action To Protect Vulnerable Children From Exploitation, Trafficking In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing * March 03, 2026 Durbin: "Children who are trafficked and subject to horrific abuse do not have a political action committee or a big fundraiser. They do not have deep pockets. But they have us. And it's up to us to do everything in our power to protect them." WASH more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams The Trump Administration For Its Unclear Strategy Regarding Iran, Urges Colleagues To Support Senator Kaine's Iran War Powers Resolution * March 04, 2026 Durbin: "We're in the fifth day of this war, and so far, we have five different explanations from the White House as to why we invaded Iran." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate flo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand: No Blank Check For A Forever War In Iran * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement on her planned vote to require congressional authorization for continued military action in Iran: "The president should be focused on reducing costs for Americans, not abusing hi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Government Watchdog Agency Report Highlights Lessons from COVID-19 Education Funding to Improve Accountability Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report on the implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act's (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Maintenance of Equity provision. T more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Celebrates Passage of Legislation Authorizing President Trump to Give Medal of Honor to South Carolina Veteran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today celebrated the Senate's passage of a House bill (H.R. 3377) that would authorize President Donald J. Trump to present the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers, Jr. for his valiant efforts during the Vietnam  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking War Powers Resolution on Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement condemning Senate Republicans for blocking a War Powers Resolution he cosponsored, which would direct President Trump to end military operations in Iran if not explicitly authorized by Congress. "Following the law is not optiona more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Tours Early Childhood Center, Highlights Funding He Secured to Expand Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program Across New Mexico * PHOTOS SANTA FE, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, toured the Early Childhood Center of Excellence at Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and met with educators and teacher apprentices to disc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Votes No on Pearce, Commits to Holding BLM Nominee Accountable to Pledges on National Monument and Public Lands * WASHINGTON - During a business meeting on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to consider pending nominations and legislation, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, voted no on advancing former Congressman Steve Pearce's more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Toulouse Oliver, Local Elections Officials Host Roundtable on Safeguarding Voting Access for New Mexicans * PHOTOS SANTA FE, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, hosted a roundtable with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and local election officials to  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Votes Against Trump's BLM Nominee in Senate ENR Committee * Last week, Hickenlooper pressed Steve Pearce on his anti-public lands stances, Trump admin's efforts to attack environmental protections Hickenlooper was the first Senator to publicly oppose Steve Pearce's nomination to lead BLM WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes Statement on Iran * Washington, DC \- Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement: "Everything I have heard from the Administration before and after these strikes on Iran confirms this is a war of choice with no strategic endgame. As I expressed to Secretary Rubio when he briefed the Gang of Eight, military action more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Presses Secretary Noem on Lies Spread by DHS, Demands Accountability * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pressed U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on the Department's excessive use of force and repeated lies to the American people during a full committee hearing. "We've all seen  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement regarding U.S. strikes in Iran: * * * "I commend President Trump for taking decisive action to confront the serious threat posed by the Iranian terrorist regime. President Trump made clear that he preferred diplomacy and a peaceful resolution, but Iran refused to change its course. "For nearly 50 years, Iran has been a hostile force toward the United States and o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * One Year Later, Secretary McMahon is Failing America's Students, Families, and Educators Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement following the one-year anniversary of Linda McMahon's tenure as the Secretary of Education. "I remain deep more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Chairman Hill: The bills before us today reflect President Trump and Republicans' shared commitment to promoting pro-growth, America-first policies * Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a markup of various bills that reaffirm the Committee's commitment to supporting America more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Smith, Himes, McCollum, DeLauro Send Letter to Iran Briefers Demanding Direct Answers on U.S. Military Operations Against Iran * Washington, D.C. \- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Crawford Speaks Against Democrat Efforts to Restrict President Trump's Ability to Protect the American People House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) joined House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (FL-21) to speak against H. Con. Res. 36, which would hamper President Trump' more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * NOAA Seeks Input on North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following stateme more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Minnesota Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison Lied About Knowledge of Fraud and Silenced Whistleblowers Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II." The Committee is continuing to invest more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Comer Opens Hearing on Minnesota Fraud with Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II." In his opening statement, Chairman more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Walberg's Legislation to Increase Access to National Parks * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement after the House passed his legislation, the America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act, yesterday. The legislation would amend the Federal Recreation Land Enhancement Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue guidance stating that one America the B more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on March 4, 2026, at a Committee hearing with Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank Bisignano: * * * "I want to welcome IRS CEO Bisignano to the Ways and Means Committee. We look forward to having you back to discuss your great work as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration soon as well. 'Under President Trump, the IRS is putting the American taxpayer fi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on March 4, 2026, at a hearing with Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank Bisignano: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This Administration owes the American people an explanation for the reckless sabotage and illegality they have waged over the IRS for the last year. Every week there's more reporting about the Administration's carelessness at han more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Grills Noem About Constitutional Violations & Abuses of U.S. Citizens by DHS Agents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), today grilled U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem about constitutional violations and abuses by federal immigration agents. At a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss War Powers, Election Integrity, Homeland Security * WASHINGTON -Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) joined Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss President Trump's compliance with the War Powers Act, election integrity legislation, and the urgent need to fund homeland security. Partial Transcript Hagerty on War Powers and Pres more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins The Big Take on Newsmax to Discuss DHS Funding, Iran, and President Trump's Leadership * WASHINGTON -On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Ed Henry's The Big Take on Newsmax to discuss Department of Homeland Security funding, domestic security concerns, Iran, and Pres more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Scott Pens Op-Ed in the New York Post About Putting Housing Affordability at the Forefront of the American Dream Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) published an op-ed in the New York Post highlighting the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - the most comprehensive, bipartisan hous more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Cory Booker "Nails It," "CATCHES KRISTI NOEM LYING UNDER OATH MULTIPLE TIMES" at Senate Judiciary Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Cory Booker's (D-NJ) sharp questioning of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem at a Senate Judiciary hearing is earning praise, with former DHS Chief of Staff Miles Taylor stating "Booker nails it" and The New Republic reporting "Booker Catch more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Tim Scott highlights the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * Click here or on the image above to watch the full remarks. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, joined Senate Republican Leadership at a press conference to highlight the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act, historic legislation to make the Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Tim Scott pens Op-Ed in the New York Post about putting housing affordability at the forefront of the American Dream * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, published an op-ed in the New York Post highlighting the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act - the most comprehensive, bipartisan housing affordability  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In Floor Speech, Senator Murray Blasts Trump for Breaking Promises of "No New Wars" and "Lower Prices," Calls on Congress to Vote to End Trump's War in Iran * Murray : "This President is ordering our kids to be shipped off into war from his beach club in Florida-that is obscene. And, tragically, American families are already paying the cost of Trump's war as the lives of our brave American servic more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson's Tribal Homeownership Bill Passes U.S. House * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act, led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) passed the House with a 384-40 vote. Johnson's bill advocates for homeownership and streamlines the approval process for mortgages on tribal trust land. The Senate passed (link is exte more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Slams Trump Administration for Leaving Americans Stranded in the Middle East Amid War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement slamming the Trump Administration for its poor planning and coordination that has left Americans stranded in the Middle East: "The Trump Administration waited three days after it began waging an unwise, unconstitutional more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy on Susan Rice's calls for political retribution: "I can't think of a more irresponsible statement for somebody to make" * Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today condemned Susan Rice, a former advisor to Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, for her recent remarks calling for political retribution against President Trump's supporters in a speech on th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Slams Trump Administration Iran Briefing for Failing to Justify War, Demands Clear Plan to End Escalation * WASHINGTON -Following today's classified briefing by Trump Administration officials on the conflict with Iran, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: Today's brie more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm on Risks of President Trump's Escalation in Iran After Drone Strike on U.S. Consulate in Dubai * WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today expressed grave concern following reports that a drone struck the parking lot of the U.S. Consulate in Dubai: "The drone strike on our U.S. C more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Grills Commissioner Bisignano on 'DOGE' Election Interference Scheme, Demands Subpoenas and Full Committee Investigation * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) demanded answers from Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano about the 'DOGE' scheme to use data from the Social Security Administration to try and overturn elec more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Opens Applications for Community Project Funding Requests, Vows to Fight Republican Women's Health Care Ban * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that his office is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding requests. He also slammed the Republican majority's ban prohibiting funding for organizations that conduct stem cell research  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Signs Discharge Petition to Force Vote on His Bill Extending TPS for Haiti * Washington, D.C. - 3/4/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) signed the Discharge Petition No. 15 to force a vote on H.R. 1689, bipartisan legislation to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation. This bill was introduced last year by Reps. Lawl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES DURING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION DEBATE: "DEMOCRATS ARE HERE TO STAND UP FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in support of House Democrats' War Powers Resolution, emphasizing that our Constitution requires the President get approval from Congress before plunging Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES DURING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION DEBATE: "DEMOCRATS ARE HERE TO STAND UP FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in support of House Democrats' War Powers Resolution, emphasizing that our Constitution requires the President get approval from Congress before plunging America into a war and that t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES WITH DEMOCRATIC VETERANS: "DONALD TRUMP HAS CONTINUED TO BREAK HIS WORD TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Democratic veterans, where he emphasized that Donald Trump has repeatedly lied and failed to make the case for war to the American  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES WITH DEMOCRATIC VETERANS: "DONALD TRUMP HAS CONTINUED TO BREAK HIS WORD TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Democratic veterans, where he emphasized that Donald Trump has repeatedly lied and failed to make the case for war to the American people, but House Democrat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Votes Against President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that blocks the use of the U.S. Armed Forces from engaging in hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress: "With no accountability and in defiance of the American people, President T more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Maine Delegation Urges Administration to Deliver "Targeted, Data-Driven" Economic Relief for State's Blueberry, Potato, Apple Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden are calling on the Trump Administration to ensure its relief for specialty crop farmers addresses the needs of blueberry, potato, and apple far more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Maine Delegation Urges Administration to Deliver Targeted Economic Relief for State's Wild Blueberry, Potato, Apple Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden are calling on the Trump Administration to ensure its relief for specialty crop farmers addresses the needs of wild blueberry, potato, and apple farmers a more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis: Congestion Pricing Fight Not Over * (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement after a federal judge's decision on New York City's congestion pricing program: "We are reviewing the judge's decision but believe the Trump Administration was well within its legal right to rescind Biden's rubber-stamping of congestion pricing, which w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Maloy Introduces Resolution to Restore Local Voices in Grand Staircase-Escalante Management * Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) today introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reject the Biden administration's 2025 Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, returning management of the monument to the 2020 RMP that wa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Huffman, Heinrich Lead 60 Lawmakers in Condemning Trump's Plans to Sell Off the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge * Washington (March 3, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation met with NASA officials and stakeholders to discuss protecting and supporting Maryland-based efforts to advance American leadership in space science and innovation. They received updates on and discussed the importance  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Speaks on House Floor Against War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) took to the House floor to speak on the significance of Operation Epic Fury and urge his colleagues to oppose the War Powers Resolution.Click to watch (link is external) Full Remarks: In 1979, the Islamic Revolution began, and a dark veil  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * McCollum: 'Republicans in Congress Continue to Target Minnesota in Unprecedented Campaign of Retribution and Incompetence' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform heard testimony from Governor Walz, Attorney General Ellison, and Reverend Mariah Tollgaard, Senior Minister at Hamline United Methodist Church. Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Dean of  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Comments on War Powers, Next Steps in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor ahead of the roll call vote related to S.J.Res.104, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Iran): Later today, the Senate will consider a resolution from Senator Kaine. The purpose, as our colleague puts it, is to prevent the nation from sendin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Meeks, Smith, Himes, McCollum, DeLauro Send Letter to Iran Briefers Demanding Direct Answers on U.S. Military Operations Against Iran. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Pe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG AND LIEU LEAD LETTER URGING STATE DEPARTMENT TO BRING BACK AMERICANS STUCK IN MIDDLE EAST * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Due to the war with Iran, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) late today led a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to help stranded Americans leave the Middle East and return to the United States. The State Department has advised Americans more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MENG AND LIEU LEAD LETTER URGING STATE DEPARTMENT TO BRING BACK AMERICANS STUCK IN MIDDLE EAST * With commercial flights canceled due to war with Iran, many Americans are unable to book trips back to the U.S. Congressmembers call for Secretary of State Rubio to use charter flights, military operations and all other resources possible to help stranded Americans leave; lawmakers also criticize Admini more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Sanders: Immediate Relief Needed for Student Loan Borrowers * Letter follows federal judge dismissing an ongoing legal challenge to borrowers under SAVE Plan repayment program Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Vermont's U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led their Senate colleague more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy At J Street Conference: American Democracy Is Vital To The Future Of The Jewish People * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Monday spoke at J Street's 2026 Annual Conference, "Building Tomorrow: Regional Peace and Resilient Democracy." Murphy laid out how the safety of the Jewish people is inherently linked to the survival of American democracy and why Donald Trump's more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Smith, Rep. Takano, Reintroduce Bill to Expand Access to Lifesaving HIV Prevention Medications * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif-39) reintroduced the PrEP Access and Coverage Act, legislation to expand the availability of lifesaving HIV prevention medications and care. The bill would en more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Calls Trump Administration "Most Corrupt in History" in Oversight Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks from today's Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (COGR) hearing on fraud and misuse of government funds in Minnesota. "My Republican colleagues have now held two hearings to talk about fraud in one single state. Bu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * On Anniversary of Creation of Department of Labor, Lee, Pressley Unveil Bill to Codify Monthly Publication of Jobs Report, Ensure Accurate Picture of Workforce Stability * WASHINGTON, D.C. - MARCH 4, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) introduced the Better Labor Statistics Act, or the BLS Act, legislation that would codify the Bureau of Labo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * On Anniversary of Creation of Department of Labor, Pressley, Lee Unveil Bill to Codify Monthly Publication of Jobs Report, Ensure Accurate Picture of Workforce Stability * Legislation Requires Trump Admin to Publish National Unemployment Numbers with Demographic Data With Black Women's Unemployment Rising, Pressley Leads Demands to Federal Reserve to Address Pushout of Black Women from Workforce  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Join Wyden, Espaillat, Colleagues to Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS' Warrantless Purchases of Americans' Location Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13), and 66 other Democratic lawmakers  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Leads Call to Stop DHS's Luxury Jet Purchase * Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) led over 40 colleagues in a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought opposing the Department of Homeland Security's reported request to purchase a $70 million luxury jet and calling on OMB to reject the request. "At a time when Americans across the country are struggling with more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Blasts Trump's ICE Attacks for Traumatizing Children, Urges Children be Centered in Policymaking * Pressley Has Led Efforts in Congress to Address Childhood Trauma, Championed Policies to Support Child Health, Education, Safety Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities in MA 7 th and Nationwide, Fighting to Bring Detained Neighbors Home Video (YouTube) WASHINGTO more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Chelsea Hodgkins, senior electric vehicle auto supply chain policy advocate at Public Citizen, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing on the Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements Minerals Act (H.R. 7126) and Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act (H.R. 2969): * * * Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Chelsea Hodgkins more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Statement on Trump Officials' Iran Briefing * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement: "The classified briefing by Trump officials held last night for U.S. House Members did not provide any clear answers to two basic questions: What imminent threat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening statement on March 4, 2026, at a Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee hearing entitled "Building an AI Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I want to thank our witnesses [who are here] with us today. "A strong workforce development system can provide our workers with the skill more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "None of the Bills Before Us Will Lower Costs for Americans. Instead... Republicans Want to Play Around With the Price of Shrimp." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following statement during a full committee ma more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Urges RIers in the Middle East to Evacuate & Denounces Trump Admin's Lack of Assistance for U.S. Citizens Stranded Abroad * WASHINGTON, DC - As conflict in the Middle East spreads and with many Americans stranded abroad, the U.S. State Department has urged Americans in more than a dozen countries in the Middle East to leave immediately via commercial means due to "serious safety risks" amid U more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Congress Must Go on Record with Iran War Vote * WASHINGTON DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), says it is critical for Congress to debate and vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution led by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) that would put every Senator on record in support or opposition of President Trump's more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haridopolos Recognizes Marco Rubio on the House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) delivered remarks on the House Floor recognizing the leadership and work of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Click here (link is external) or on the image above to watch his remarks. Congressman Haridopolos' remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the floor during debate on House Concurrent Resolution 38, a bipartisan War Powers Resolution introduced by Representatives  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Pallone Leads Effort to Reauthorize Successful Brownfields Program and Touts Importance of Protecting Local Control at Legislative Hearing Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Environment Subcommittee hearing on "Ready for Reuse: Legi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Pallone Stresses Need for Bipartisan Cooperation on Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy Subcommittee hearing on "America's Energy Infrastructure: Authorizing Pipeline Safety:" Thank you, Chairm more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salinas Delivers Opening Remarks During Farm Bill Markup * Click here (link is external) to watch Rep. Salinas' full remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered opening remarks during the House Agriculture Committee's markup of the 2026 Farm Bill. In her remarks, Rep. Salinas raised concerns about the partisan drafting process of the bill. She also calle more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges Colleagues to Vote YES on Iran War Powers Resolution * On the House Floor, Rep. Sara Jacobs urged her colleagues to vote yes on tomorrow's bipartisan war powers resolution ( House Concurrent Resolution 38 ) to prohibit the Trump Administration's hostilities against Iran. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs' Remarks Here Rep. Sara Jacobs said: "I rise today as a voice for my generat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gomez, Sanchez, and DelBene Introduce Resolution Demanding Transparency on IRS Sharing of Private Taxpayer Data with DHS * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) demanding that the Department of Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) turn over all records re more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats Must End Reckless DHS Shutdown and Put Americans' Security First * 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.), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (R-Fla.) to discuss President Trump's leadership to prevent a nuc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats Must End Reckless DHS Shutdown and Put Americans' Security First * 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.), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (R-Fla.) to discuss President Trump's leadership to prevent a nu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Congress to End War with Iran, Demands White House Take DHS Reforms Seriously * Murray : "Donald Trump promised lower costs and no more foreign wars. Instead, he has given us higher costs and a new, costly war in the Middle East. It is hard to imagine a more straightforward betrayal." Murray : "If Republicans want to know who is actually undermining our cyber defenses an more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on Democrat DHS Shutdown * WASHINGTON -Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement on the Democrat Department of Homeland Security shutdown: "Regarding the Democrat DHS shutdown, the time has come to make a few things clear: "It is inexcusable that Democrats continue to shut down the American government over and over, hurting American citiz more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Peace Isn't Secured Through Appeasement or Pallets of Cash, Peace Is Secured Through Strength * WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the early success of Operation Epic Fury and stressed the need for Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security amid warnings oflone wolf and sle more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Peace Isn't Secured Through Appeasement or Pallets of Cash, Peace Is Secured Through Strength * WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the early success of Operation Epic Fury and stressed the need for Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security amid warnings of lone wolf and sleeper cell attac more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Iran Strikes Following Classified Briefing * Senior Trump Administration officials delivered a classified briefing to Members of Congress regarding the attack on Iran. Rep. Tim Kennedy released the following statement: "Donald Trump campaigned on keeping our nation out of foreign wars. Instead, he has launched one without a defined mission, without a pl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability, issued the following news: * * * Subcommittee Chairman Brecheen Announces Hearing on Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses Granted to Inadmissible Aliens Today, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) announced a hearing for Wednesday, March 4, to examine the emerging national trend more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News * Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News. On the War Powers Resolution: "This is all about the Democrats'... Trump Derangement Syndrome... and their blind hatred of the president, just being opposed to anything that he wants to do... Cl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Republicans Prioritize Putting More Money in Americans' Pockets * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, last week Leader Schumer came to the floor to announce, and I quote, 'Lowering costs will be Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Questions DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Amid DHS Funding Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Subcommittee, attended a Senate Judiciary hearing with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. As the lead Senate negotiator throughout the Democrat-led DHS funding lapse, Senator Britt discussed t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Presses Trump on "Theft in Broad Daylight" Amid Attempts to Avoid Paying Back $175 Billion in Illegal Tariffs to American Families, Small Businesses * Trump administration reportedly scheming to avoid paying refunds owed to Americans after recent SCOTUS ruling Trump DOJ asked to slow-walk refund adjudication until June or later; baselessly claims that SCOTUS should rehear tariff c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Hickenlooper Blasts Trump's Illegal War in Iran, Calls Out Failure to Lower Costs for Working Americans * " The more the president fuels this war machine, the more American families are getting closer to running on empty." Hickenlooper voted for the Bipartisan Iran Wars Power Resolution to restrict the president's unilateral action WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Presses Pentagon on Contradictions in Iran War Justification * Today, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly pressed Defense Department leadership on the administration's justification for the ongoing military operation against Iran, demanding straight answers about whether the White House is overselling a thre more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Presses Noem for Accountability for DHS' Cruel Immigration Enforcement * Padilla also joined a press conference today to stand by three U.S. citizens who were assaulted, detained by DHS officers and agents WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee and the Rules and Administration Committee, joine more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Slams "Massive Fraud and Waste" at Homeland Security Department on CNN Following Kristi Noem's Hearing * Schiff also spoke about the Senate's upcoming Iran War Powers Resolution vote: "The president needs to come to Congress and make the case and seek an authorization." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The Lead with Jack Tapper to disc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Pappas, and Colleagues Reintroduce Updated DISCLOSE Act to End Corrupting Influence of Dark Money in American Elections * 186 Democrats join effort to empower voters and expose billionaire and special interest control over our government and courts Updated bill would require disclosure of payments made to digital influencers who promote a candidate and allow flexibility for  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released the following statement regarding today's expected Senate vote on the Iran War Powers Resolution: "For decades, Iran has funded terror around the globe, including against Americans and our allies. The Iranian regime has refused to dismantle its nuclear program despite repeated U.S. efforts at dipl more PR