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Agriculture Secretary Rollins Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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Chairman Harris, Ranking Member Bishop, and members of this Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to be back before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture: the challenges we inherited, what we've accomplished s more PR
All Banking Committee Democrats Call for Delay of Warsh Hearing As Trump Attempts to Take Over Fed (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, posted the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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All Banking Committee Democrats Call for Delay of Warsh Hearing As Trump Attempts to Take Over Fed
Call for public hearing on President Trump's involvement in directing criminal investigations into Fed Chair Powell and Fed Governor Lisa Cook
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Today, all eleven Democratic Members of the Senate Co more PR
Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices And A Cost-Of-Living Crisis, Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Legislation To End War With Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices And A Cost-Of-Living Crisis, Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Legislation To End War With Iran
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand passage of her War Powers Resolution to end President Trump's reckless war with Iran.
"New Yorkers want lower costs, not forever wars," said Senator Gillibrand. "President Trump's r more PR
As Energy Prices Soar, Senator Markey Introduces New Bill to Stop Trump's Abuse of Energy Emergency Authority that Forces Families to Pay Millions in Higher Electric Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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As Energy Prices Soar, Senator Markey Introduces New Bill to Stop Trump's Abuse of Energy Emergency Authority that Forces Families to Pay Millions in Higher Electric Bills
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Trump administration forces old fossil fuel power plants to stay online without real emergency need, while ratepayers foot the bill
Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF)
Washington (April 16, 2026) - Senator Edward J. more PR
Assistant Secretary of Army for Civil Works Telle Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following written testimony by Adam R. Telle, assistant secretary of Army for Civil Works from an April 16, 2026, hearing on fiscal 2027 budget request:
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Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to be here today to discuss the President's Budget request for the Army Civil Works program.
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Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water & Science Travnicek Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science Andrea Travnicek from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request:
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Thank you, Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and members of the Subcommittee for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Bureau o more PR
Bennet Continues Fight to Stop Trump's Wars with Two Disapproval Votes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Continues Fight to Stop Trump's Wars with Two Disapproval Votes
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after voting for two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to restrict certain arms sales to Israel.
Bennet has consistently opposed President Trump's reckless military interventions, votin more PR
Booker Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement:
"With no congressional approval or strategy for success, Trump has led America into a reckless, dangerous quagmire in Iran that continues to spiral out of control. I am using every tool available to more PR
BREAKING: Vasquez Releases New Report Illustrating How Administration's War in Iran, Tariffs, and Tax Law are Spiking Energy Prices for New Mexico Families (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: Vasquez Releases New Report Illustrating How Administration's War in Iran, Tariffs, and Tax Law are Spiking Energy Prices for New Mexico Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On April 16, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released a new report detailing how much energy prices have spiked since the Administration took control in January 2025.
"This year, since the Administrati more PR
Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's War with Iran. This is Congresswoman Brown's second vote to end the war, following an earlier vote in March. In January, Brown also voted against funding Trump's Department of War, citing Trump's military escalations.
Congresswoman Brown releases th more PR
Burlison Introduces "Great American Healthcare Plan," Landmark Patient-First Reform Package (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Burlison Introduces "Great American Healthcare Plan," Landmark Patient-First Reform Package
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO) introduced the Great American Healthcare Plan, a comprehensive reform package designed to lower costs and put Americans back in control of their healthcare dollars. The legislation builds on reforms supported by President Donald Trump and more PR
Burlison Opens Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence and American Prosperity (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Burlison Opens Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence and American Prosperity
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WASHINGTON -Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered his opening statement at today's joint subcommittee roundtable on "Artificial Intelligence and American Power: Leadership, Security, and Prosperity." During his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Burl more PR
Cantwell to Trump FTC Chair: Protect Consumers, Not the President's Allies (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell to Trump FTC Chair: Protect Consumers, Not the President's Allies
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"The problem is that, instead of being a consumer watchdog, the FTC is now turned into the President's lapdog."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committe more PR
Cantwell-Led Bill Would Restore FTC Authority to Return Billions to Consumers Ripped Off by Scams, Fraud & Unfair Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell-Led Bill Would Restore FTC Authority to Return Billions to Consumers Ripped Off by Scams, Fraud & Unfair Practices
Consumers lost a record $15.9B to fraud and scams in 2025
For last 5 years, FTC has operated without "13(b)" authority--its strongest tool to secure redress for victims--& refunds dropped to $2B more PR
Carbajal Statement on Iran War Powers Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal Statement on Iran War Powers Vote
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U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following the War Powers Resolution vote in the U.S House of Representatives.
"Trump's reckless and illegal war in Iran needs to be stopped. Just over a week ago, he threatened to eliminate a 'whole civilization'. These are heinous words for a President to say and is another c more PR
Carson Statement on House Extending Haiti Temporary Protected Status (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Carson Statement on House Extending Haiti Temporary Protected Status
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) voted in favor of H.R. 1689 to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. Congressman Carson signed a discharge petition to force the bill to a vote - a process that moves a bill to the floor when Republican leadership refuses to act. H.R. 1689 passed t more PR
Cassidy Introduces Bill to Make IRS Easier to Navigate for Taxpayers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Cassidy Introduces Bill to Make IRS Easier to Navigate for Taxpayers
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the Improving IRS Customer Service Act to improve customer service at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Among other things, the legislation would expand information regarding refunds available to taxpayers online and help taxpayers with payment plans if they need more PR
Cassidy Saves 350 Jobs, Secures Tariff Relief for Louisiana Railcar Manufacturing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Cassidy Saves 350 Jobs, Secures Tariff Relief for Louisiana Railcar Manufacturing
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) helped save 350 Louisiana jobs by successfully pushing for rail tank cars to be included in the Section 232 tariff list. Thanks to President Trump, there will be a 25 percent tariff on imported tank cars, preventing foreign manufacturers from undercutting America more PR
Chairman Chuck Fleischmann Hosts Secretary Chris Wright for the FY27 DOE Budget Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Chuck Fleischmann Hosts Secretary Chris Wright for the FY27 DOE Budget Hearing
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the Energy and Water Appropriations Committee, lead a hearing to discuss the Department of Energy's funding for the 2027 fiscal year.
"As Chairman of the Energy and Water Appropriations, it has been an honor to work with Secre more PR
Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on DOE FY 2027 Budget (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing on the Department of Energy's fiscal 2027 budget:
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"Welcome to today's hearing on the Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2027 budget and welcome back, Secretary Chris Wright, to the Energy Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
"Almost 14 months ago, you inherited a department that was not serv more PR
Coast Guard Adm. Lunday Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following testimony by Coast Guard Adm. Kevin E. Lunday from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and the historic results the Coast Guard is delivering for the American people.
The Coast Guard is a vital i more PR
Colorado Rep. Neguse and Utah Rep. Maloy Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Bureau of Reclamation to Prioritize Compliance with Existing Agreements As Officials Consider Flaming Gorge Drawdown (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Colorado Rep. Neguse and Utah Rep. Maloy Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Bureau of Reclamation to Prioritize Compliance with Existing Agreements As Officials Consider Flaming Gorge Drawdown
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Washington, D.C. - Amid the ongoing Colorado River crisis, Democratic Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Republican Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT) led a bipartisan coalition of Members in urging the Bur more PR
Congressman Cohen Denounces DOJ Request to Throw Out Seditious Conspiracy Convictions for January 6 Rioters (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Denounces DOJ Request to Throw Out Seditious Conspiracy Convictions for January 6 Rioters
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Says timing of the request regarding Proud Boys and Oath Keepers is particularly offensive
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who feared for his life as rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, made the following statement after reviewing a U.S. Department of Justic more PR
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Require President To Follow Constitution (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Require President To Follow Constitution
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.Con.Res.40, a resolution to direct President Trump to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly makes a declaration of war or authorizes use of military force against Iran.
"The United States more PR
Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Trump's Unconstitutional War in Iran for Second Time (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Trump's Unconstitutional War in Iran for Second Time
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after voting for House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks' (NY-05) War Powers Resolution opposing Trump's unconstitutional war in Iran. This is Congresswoman Rivas's second time voting for a War Powers Res more PR
Congresswoman Ramirez, Senator Warren Demand Investigation into Trump Admin's "Unlawful and Costly System" of Third-Country Deportations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ramirez, Senator Warren Demand Investigation into Trump Admin's "Unlawful and Costly System" of Third-Country Deportations
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Global Migration, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), along with Representative Troy Carter (LA-07), pressed the Inspectors General more PR
Congresswoman Simon Votes for War Powers Resolution, Condemns Trump's Illegal War in Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Simon Votes for War Powers Resolution, Condemns Trump's Illegal War in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) voted for H. Con. Res. 40, a War Powers Resolution that would direct President Trump to remove United States Armed Forces from Iran and end all hostilities. The vote failed to pass the House of Representatives by 213 to 214. Congresswoman more PR
Courtney Votes to Extend TPS for Haitian Immigrants (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Courtney Votes to Extend TPS for Haitian Immigrants
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) released the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan H.R. 1689, which would extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants for three years until April 2029. The bill passed the House by a vote of 224-204.
"The humanitarian crisis in Haiti continues to reach more PR
Crow: Failure to End War of Choice in Iran is a "Disgrace" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Crow: Failure to End War of Choice in Iran is a "Disgrace"
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans voted down a War Powers Resolution, failing to end Donald Trump's war of choice with Iran:
"Failing more PR
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Acting Director Andersen Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following testimony by Nick Andersen, acting director of the U.S. Department Of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 President's Budget for t more PR
Daines on Fox Business: If We Were Playing Poker, the Iranians Have No Cards and America Has Them All (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines on Fox Business: If We Were Playing Poker, the Iranians Have No Cards and America Has Them All
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war and energy prices.
Watch the full interview HERE.
Daines on the success of the U.S. military:
I'm cheering for the good guys. It's remarkable what the U.S. military more PR
DeLauro Statement on Justice Department's Effort to Vacate Convictions of Far-Right January 6 Rioters (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Statement on Justice Department's Effort to Vacate Convictions of Far-Right January 6 Rioters
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement regarding news that the Department of Justice was moving to vacate the convictions of a dozen former members of the right-wing 'Proud Boys' and 'Oathkeepers' groups in connection with the January 6 attack on democ more PR
DeLauro Statement on Second Iran War Powers Resolution Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Statement on Second Iran War Powers Resolution Vote
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WATCH: DeLauro Video on Second War Powers Vote
WASHINGTON -Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement following her vote in favor of a second War Powers Resolution which directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran:
"For over more PR
DelBene to RFK Jr.: You Are Hurting Patients for No Reason (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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DelBene to RFK Jr.: You Are Hurting Patients for No Reason
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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) demanded answers from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., about a new program he implemented that is unnecessarily delaying and denying care to seniors in Washington.
DelBene has been a leading voice in raising the alarm about how this program could harm patients since it was announced. S more PR
Deluzio Highlights Childcare Crisis Following Aliquippa Head Start Visit (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio Highlights Childcare Crisis Following Aliquippa Head Start Visit
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ALIQUIPPA, PA - This week, Congressman Chris Deluzio visited a Head Start classroom at Aliquippa Elementary School to read with students and meet with teachers and other leaders. Head Start is a federal program that provides no-cost childcare and early learning for young children up to age 5 whose families live below t more PR
Diaz-Balart Votes to Extend Haiti TPS (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart Votes to Extend Haiti TPS
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after voting to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti.
"Since returning to office, President Trump proved that to end the border crisis, all that more PR
Dingell Presses Administration for Answers on Mail Service Disruptions for Michiganders (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Presses Administration for Answers on Mail Service Disruptions for Michiganders
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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is pressing the Trump Administration for answers for Michiganders following a series of United States Postal Service (USPS) delivery disruptions in Southeast Michigan. In a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner, Congresswoman Dingell demanded an explanation more PR
Duckworth, Durbin Talk Regional Development with Champaign County First (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin Talk Regional Development with Champaign County First
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with representatives from Champaign County First to discuss the region's priorities and advocating for federal policies that improve the lives of those in Central Illinois. During the meet more PR
Durbin Denounces Trump Loyalist Nominated To The U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Eighth Circuit During Nominations Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Denounces Trump Loyalist Nominated To The U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Eighth Circuit During Nominations Hearing
Justin Smith, a nominee being considered today to a lifetime position, is a personal attorney to the President, an election denier, and has extensive right-wing political affiliations and ties to dark money entities
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D- more PR
Durbin Presses Trump Loyalist Nominated To A Lifetime Judicial Position On The Outcome Of The 2020 Election (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Presses Trump Loyalist Nominated To A Lifetime Judicial Position On The Outcome Of The 2020 Election
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Durbin questioned Justin Smith, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, about his involvement with right-wing organizations and ability to be impartial if confirmed
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of more PR
Durbin Slams Republicans For Continuing To Hold Up The Bipartisan Deal To Fund Most Of DHS, Including TSA & FEMA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Slams Republicans For Continuing To Hold Up The Bipartisan Deal To Fund Most Of DHS, Including TSA & FEMA
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WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, slammed congressional Republicans for continuing to hold up a bipar more PR
Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Department of Energy FY2027 Budget (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Department of Energy FY2027 Budget
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy Budget.
"This subcommittee has spent considerable time examining this historic load growth and what type o more PR
FEMA Administrator Evans Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following testimony by Karen S. Evans, senior official performing the duties of the administrator of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today on the Fiscal Year (FY) 20 more PR
Following Trump Calls to Annihilate an "Entire Civilization," Larson Votes to Withdraw U.S. Forces from Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Following Trump Calls to Annihilate an "Entire Civilization," Larson Votes to Withdraw U.S. Forces from Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.Con.Res.40, a war powers resolution he cosponsored to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran, after Trump said, " a whole civilization will die tonight." Yesterday, the Senate voted on a similar resolution, but the vote failed more PR
Generational investment has regional impact (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Generational investment has regional impact
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On March 20 we marked the beginning of something truly significant, not just for one community, but for all of north Alabama. The announcement of a $2 billion investment in northwest Alabama is more than a milestone. It is a generational opportunity that will help reshape north Alabama's economy for decades to come more PR
Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Ban Sitting Presidents From Plastering Their Name Or Likeness On Federal Property And Currency (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Ban Sitting Presidents From Plastering Their Name Or Likeness On Federal Property And Currency
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) formally introduced new legislation to stop President Trump's absurd practice of putting his face and name all over government property. The Halting Unilateral Money and Building Labeling by Egotistical (HUMBLE) President more PR
Gillibrand Statement On Release Of Second Avenue Subway Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Release Of Second Avenue Subway Funding
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, released the following statement regarding the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) resuming reimbursements for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for con more PR
Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Repeal Of Trump Administration Rule To Politicize Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Repeal Of Trump Administration Rule To Politicize Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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This week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Trump administration's effort to politicize and destabilize the Public Service Loan Forgi more PR
Gillibrand, Schumer Urge Trump To Approve Major Disaster Declaration For New York State For February Blizzard (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Schumer Urge Trump To Approve Major Disaster Declaration For New York State For February Blizzard
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) called on President Trump to approve Governor Kathy Hochul's Major Disaster Declaration request in response to the February blizzard that brought record snowfall, high wind speeds, and coastal flooding more PR
Goldman, Wyden, Velazquez Demand Answers on ICE Use of Palantir-developed Technologies to Fuel Mass Surveillance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Goldman, Wyden, Velazquez Demand Answers on ICE Use of Palantir-developed Technologies to Fuel Mass Surveillance
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Washington, D.C. \- U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman and Nydia Velazquez and Senator Ron Wyden led 30 lawmakers in demanding answers from ICE and DHS about their ongoing use of Palantir-developed technologies to collect Americans' personal data and fuel a mass surveillance ecosystem more PR
Handing a Rebuke to Cruel Trump Immigration Agenda, Larson and House Democrats Vote to Protect Haitians Fleeing Violence from Deportation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Handing a Rebuke to Cruel Trump Immigration Agenda, Larson and House Democrats Vote to Protect Haitians Fleeing Violence from Deportation
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Haitians living in the United States - handing a defeat to the Trump Administration's illegal plan to abruptly end these protections and dep more PR
Health, Employment, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee Ranking Member DeSaulnier Issues Remarks at Employee Benefits Security Administration Budget Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration":
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"Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
"I also want to welcome the Assistant Secretary. This is your first time testifying before our Subcommittee since you were conf more PR
Heinrich Statement on U.S. Senate Vote to Block Select Offensive Weapons Transfers to Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Statement on U.S. Senate Vote to Block Select Offensive Weapons Transfers to Israel
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after voting to block select offensive weapons transfers to Israel.
"We need to end Trump's war with Iran and de-escalate the conflicts in the West Bank, Ga more PR
HHS Secretary Kennedy Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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The mission of the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS" or the "Department") is to promote and protect the health and well-being of the American people. This mission serves as the foundation for the more PR
Himes Statement on Criminal Referral of Impeachment Whistleblower (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Himes Statement on Criminal Referral of Impeachment Whistleblower
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Washington, DC-Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes today released the following statement:
"The whistleblower who made Congress aware of Donald Trump's efforts to extort Ukraine and falsely smear his opponent followed all the rules and demonstrated courage and principle. No amount of sycophantic lickspi more PR
Hirono, Kelly Lead Bill to Repeal Federal Private School Voucher Program, Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Kelly Lead Bill to Repeal Federal Private School Voucher Program, Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) led 28 of their colleagues in introducing the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act, legislation that would repeal the school voucher provisions tucked into the Republican-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, more PR
Historic Tax Filing Season Brings Larger Refunds to More People, More Quickly (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Historic Tax Filing Season Brings Larger Refunds to More People, More Quickly
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Washington, D.C.- At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) CEO Frank Bisignano, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) highlighted the significant tax relief tens of millions of hardworking families and job creators are experiencing this filing season, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts.
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Historic Tax Filing Season Brings Larger Refunds to More People, More Quickly (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Historic Tax Filing Season Brings Larger Refunds to More People, More Quickly
At hearing with IRS CEO, Crapo touts new tax relief for millions of Americans
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At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) CEO Frank Bisignano, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) highlighted the significant tax relief tens of millions more PR
Horsford Calls Out Trump's Vegas Stop: "Fix What's Broken Don't Sell Workers a Betrayal" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford Calls Out Trump's Vegas Stop: "Fix What's Broken Don't Sell Workers a Betrayal"
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's visiting Nevada's 4th Congressional District to promote his failed "No Tax on Tips" policy:
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Horsford to RFK Jr.: You Can't Make America Healthy Again While Cutting a Trillion Dollars from Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford to RFK Jr.: You Can't Make America Healthy Again While Cutting a Trillion Dollars from Health Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing today, demanding answers on how the administration can promote a "Make America Healthy Again" agenda while advancing pol more PR
House Administration Committee Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing With Secretaries of State on Voter Eligibility and List Maintenance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing with Secretaries of State on Voter Eligibility and List Maintenance
Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) opened today's Full Committee Hearing titled, "Oversight with Secretaries of State: List Maintenance and Eligibility Verification."
Chairman Steil's full opening statement as prepared for d more PR
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Craig Issues Opening Statement at Hearing With CFTC Chairman Selig (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing with Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig:
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, Chairman Selig, for being here today.
I'm grateful for the chance to discuss the work of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in the critical areas of consumer protection, market integrity and the stab more PR
House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member DeLauro in ICE Budget Hearing: "These Agencies are in Dire Need of Serious Reform" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro in ICE Budget Hearing: "These agencies are in dire need of serious reform"
House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) delivered the following remarks during an Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the budget for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection more PR
House Appropriations Committee Releases FY27 Financial Services and General Government Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Committee Releases FY27 Financial Services and General Government Bill
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 17th at 9:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be foun more PR
House Appropriations Committee Releases FY27 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Committee Releases FY27 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 17th at 8:00 a.m. The markup will be live-strea more PR
House Committee Chairman Moolenaar Issues Opening Statement: China's Chip Smuggling is a Threat to America (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing entitled "China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge":
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"China's smuggling of advanced AI chips is a pervasive threat facing law enforcement. In several cases over the past year, the Trump Administration disrupted multiple smuggling rings that so more PR
House Energy Committee Ranking Member Pallone to Secretary Wright at DOE Budget Hearing: Trump Admin Energy Policies Have Been an Absolute Disaster (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Pallone to Secretary Wright at DOE Budget Hearing: Trump Admin Energy Policies Have Been an Absolute Disaster
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, "The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy Budget more PR
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following floor remarks on April 16, 2026:
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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, as prepared, during debate on House Concurrent Resolution 40, his War Powers Resolution directing President Tr more PR
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Republican Abdication of War Powers Responsibilities (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 16, 2026:
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Meeks Statement on Republican Abdication of War Powers Responsibilities
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement after House Republicans voted against his War Powers Resolution (H. Con. Res 40).
"Today, House Republicans chose Donald Trump over the Const more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the floor, as prepared, during debate on House Concurrent Resolution 40, his War Powers Resolution directing President Trump to remove U more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement Marking Three Years of War in Sudan (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement Marking Three Years of War in Sudan
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today released the following statement marking three years since the start of the civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces:
"For three years, the Sudanese more PR
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement on Republican Abdication of War Powers Responsibilities (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement on Republican Abdication of War Powers Responsibilities
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement after House Republicans voted against his War Powers Resolution (H. Con. Res 40).
"Today, House Republicans chose Donald Trump over the Constitution an more PR
House Passes Pressley-Led Measure to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, Now Heads to Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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House Passes Pressley-Led Measure to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, Now Heads to Senate
Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, secured a major victory in the House of Representatives, passing critical legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti by a vote of 224-204. The effort, which Congresswoman Pressley championed thro more PR
House Republican Funding Bill Makes Cost-of-Living Crisis Worse (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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House Republican Funding Bill Makes Cost-of-Living Crisis Worse
Republican Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill Sides with Billionaires and Big Corporations
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House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2027 Financial Services and General Government funding bill, whi more PR
House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Velazquez: Small Businesses Aren't Celebrating the One Big Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Velazquez: Small Businesses Aren't Celebrating the One Big Beautiful Bill
Today, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing examining the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on American small businesses.
During the hearing, Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) argued that the bill's tax cuts overwhelmingl more PR
House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith Issues Statement at Hearing With HHS Secretary Kennedy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
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"As a key leader in the Trump Administration and the Make America Healthy Again movement, you have given voice to the reality that Americans do not believe that the health care status quo works for them. Despite spending $5.3 trillion annually on health c more PR
House Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Neal Issues Statement at Hearing With HHS Secretary Kennedy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
We share heritage as sons of the Commonwealth. I go way back with your family. I supported your father for President and was a delegate for your uncle when he ran, working closely together during his many years in more PR
Husted Highlights Importance of Great Lakes, Introduces Ohioans to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Husted highlights importance of Great Lakes, introduces Ohioans to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced Ohioans appearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee as witnesses during a hearing on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
During the hearing, Husted also highlighted his legislation that was recently signed into l more PR
I Will Keep Voting to End Trump's War in Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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I Will Keep Voting to End Trump's War in Iran
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Today I voted - again - for the Iran War Powers Resolution to reassert congressional oversight of our unhinged president.
Trump chose to start a war with Iran with no clear plan, no exit strategy, no clear objective, absolutely no approval from Congress, and against the will of the American people. It's already cost taxpayers $40 billion, driven more PR
ICE Acting Director Lyons Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following testimony by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd M. Lyons from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for the invitation to appear today to discuss the vital work of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a more PR
ICYMI: Fischer Touts Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Fischer Touts Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) joined her Senate Republican colleagues at a press conference to highlight the success of the Paid Family and Medical Leave tax credit she permanently secured in the Working Families Tax Cuts.
Download video of Fischer's remarks here
Download audio of Fischer's remarks here
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ICYMI: Heinrich Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Urging Senate Colleagues to Protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness From Minin (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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ICYMI: Heinrich Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Urging Senate Colleagues to Protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from Minin
Last night, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging h more PR
ICYMI: Heinrich Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Urging Senate Colleagues to Protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from Mining (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Heinrich Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Urging Senate Colleagues to Protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from Mining
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WASHINGTON -Last night, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to oppose a measure that would allow copper-nickel sulfid more PR
In the News: Daily Signal Exclusive: Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Codify First Lady's Foster Care Initiatives (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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In the News: Daily Signal Exclusive: Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Codify First Lady's Foster Care Initiatives
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines will introduce a bill today to codify First Lady Melania Trump's foster care initiatives. Read more in the Daily Signal below.
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Codify First Lady's Foster Care Initiatives
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Investing in Readiness: Appropriators Examine U.S. Army FY27 Budget Request (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Investing in Readiness: Appropriators Examine U.S. Army FY27 Budget Request
Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense held a hearing with Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and Vice Chief of the Army and Acting Chief of Staff of the Army General Christopher LaNeve.
The proceeding focused on the United States Army's budget more PR
Jayapal, Jacobs Introduces Resolution Recognizing Three Years of War in Sudan (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal, Jacobs Introduces Resolution Recognizing Three Years of War in Sudan
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) as an original cosponsor, are today introducing a resolution to condemn the attacks on civilians in Sudan and call for a negotiated end more PR
Kaine, Warner Join Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reverse Republican IRS Cuts, Crack Down on Wealthy Tax Cheats (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Warner Join Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reverse Republican IRS Cuts, Crack Down on Wealthy Tax Cheats
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA), joined Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Angus King (I-ME), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and 22 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Stop Corporations and High Earners from Avoidi more PR
Kelly, Schiff, Padilla, Lujan Lead Calls for Mars Exploration Funding in NASA Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Schiff, Padilla, Lujan Lead Calls for Mars Exploration Funding in NASA Funding Bill
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Senators are pushing for a robust NASA budget in face of Trump proposed budget cuts that endanger success of Mars exploration
Today, retired NASA astronaut and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) to push for a strong, sustainable future more PR
Krishnamoorthi Responds to Reports That President Trump Is Considering Military Operations Against Cuba (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Responds to Reports That President Trump Is Considering Military Operations Against Cuba
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to reports of potential Trump Administration plans for U.S. military operations against Cuba:
"President Trump has already dragged our country into an illegal, unauthorized war with Iran, and the more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS DURING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION DEBATE (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS DURING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION DEBATE
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that while the Trump administration is wasting taxpayer money on a reckless war of choice in Iran, Democrats are committed to making life more affordable for the American people.
LEADER JEFFRIES : How dare an more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS DURING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION DEBATE (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS DURING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION DEBATE
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that while the Trump administration is wasting taxpayer money on a reckless war of choice in Iran, Democrats are committed to making life more affordable for the American people.
LEADER JEFFRIES : How dare anyone on this Floor questio more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE UNWILLING TO SPEND A DIME TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE UNWILLING TO SPEND A DIME TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to waste taxpayer dollars on a war of choice in the Middle East as costs rise here at home, Democrats remain committed to reining in this more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE UNWILLING TO SPEND A DIME TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE UNWILLING TO SPEND A DIME TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to waste taxpayer dollars on a war of choice in the Middle East as costs rise here at home, Democrats remain committed to reining in this lawless administration.
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Louisiana CPAs Confirm: Republicans' Tax Cuts Have Delivered Bigger Refunds for Hardworking Families (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Louisiana CPAs Confirm: Republicans' Tax Cuts Have Delivered Bigger Refunds for Hardworking Families
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WASHINGTON -Last year, Republicans enacted the Working Families Tax Cuts, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), to prevent the largest tax increase in history, delivering life-changing tax relief for hardworking American families, seniors, small business, rural communities, and m more PR
Lujan to Introduce Resolution Highlighting National Public Health Week (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan to Introduce Resolution Highlighting National Public Health Week
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Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced that he plans to introduce a resolution highlighting National Public Health Week, celebrated this year from April 6th - April 12th. This resolution is meant to raise awareness about the importance of public health amid continued attacks by the Trump administrat more PR
Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures
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"Without a functional locator system, DHS is effectively creating 'disappearances' on U.S. soil, and we urge the DHS Office of Inspector General to investigate this matter"
Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass more PR
Malliotakis Votes To Save Local Healthcare Workers From Deportation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis Votes To Save Local Healthcare Workers From Deportation
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(WASHINGTON, DC) -Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis voted to restore temporary protections for approximately 350,000 Haitian nationals legally residing in the United States, following the Trump Administration's termination of the program which has been stalled pending legal challenges. After the Trump Administration more PR
McClellan Statement on House Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Statement on House Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after she voted again in support of an Iran War Powers Resolution, a measure to curb the Trump Administration's major military campaign in Iran:
"Donald Trump's needless war of choice in Iran continues with no clear objectives, more PR
Merkley, Van Hollen, Gillibrand Press Interior Secretary Burgum on Failure to Comply with Federal Law on Status of Renewable Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Van Hollen, Gillibrand Press Interior Secretary Burgum on Failure to Comply with Federal Law on Status of Renewable Projects
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley-the top Democrat on the subcommittee that oversees funding for the U.S. Department of Interior-led U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in demanding an urgent update from the more PR
Miller Questions Secretary Kennedy on Chronic Disease Prevention, Nutrition Therapy, and Kidney Care Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Miller Questions Secretary Kennedy on Chronic Disease Prevention, Nutrition Therapy, and Kidney Care Innovation
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and her colleagues on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee were joined by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a hearing to discuss the priorities and policy proposals from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) und more PR
Moolenaar Questions Secretary of Agriculture in Oversight Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Moolenaar Questions Secretary of Agriculture in Oversight Hearing
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Today, Congressman John Moolenaar questioned Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins during an Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Agriculture budget hearing. During the hearing, Moolenaar praised the Trump administration's efforts to support Michigan farmers and requested information from Rollins on how her department is more PR
Moreno Highlights Wins For Ohio in Republicans' Working Families Tax Cut Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Moreno Highlights Wins For Ohio in Republicans' Working Families Tax Cut Bill
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) delivered remarks at Senate Republicans' Tax Day press conference to highlight the wins for Ohio families in the Working Families Tax Cuts. In addition to no tax on social security, overtime, or tips, the bill championed by President Trump results in a take-home pay incre more PR
Nadler, Nine Democratic Lawmakers Demand New Independent Investigation Into Donald Trump's DOJ Cesspool Of Corruption Surrounding Antitrust Activities (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Nadler, Nine Democratic Lawmakers Demand New Independent Investigation Into Donald Trump's DOJ Cesspool Of Corruption Surrounding Antitrust Activities
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Washingt on, DC - Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-12) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash-07.), Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.-17), Becca Balint (D-V more PR
On Senate Floor, Murray Blasts Trump's Budget Request and Speaks About Path Forward for FY27 Appropriations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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On Senate Floor, Murray Blasts Trump's Budget Request and Speaks About Path Forward for FY27 Appropriations
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, took to the Senate floor to speak about President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request--and to outline the challenges ahead for more PR
On Senate Floor, Murray Talks DHS Funding, Calling on House Republicans to Stop Extending Record-Breaking Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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On Senate Floor, Murray Talks DHS Funding, Calling on House Republicans to Stop Extending Record-Breaking Shutdown
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about the latest on funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
She also spoke at length ab more PR
On Tax Day, Ramirez, Markey Call Congress to Tax the Rich (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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On Tax Day, Ramirez, Markey Call Congress to Tax the Rich
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today announced the bicameral introduction of their Equal Tax Act, legislation that makes the tax code more equitable. The legislation taxes investment income at the same rate as labor income. The bill also closes other common loopholes used more PR
On Tax Day, Warren Puts Direct File Bill on Senate Floor, Forces Republicans on Record on Free, Easy Tax Filing Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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On Tax Day, Warren Puts Direct File Bill on Senate Floor, Forces Republicans on Record on Free, Easy Tax Filing Program
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"Filing your taxes should be easy and free...Let's save people time and money, and show the American people that government can work for them"
"[T]o Republicans defending the status quo, ask yourselves why you're on the side of TurboTax and H&R Block instead of your more PR
Padilla, Schiff Statement on Vote of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of Sales to Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff Statement on Vote of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of Sales to Israel
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) released the following statement on the Senate's vote of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of Sales to Israel:
"We strongly support Israel's right to defend itself and the right of the people of Israel to live in peace and more PR
Pelosi Floor Speech on Iran War Powers Resolution: "The Cost is Human" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Pelosi Floor Speech on Iran War Powers Resolution: "The Cost is Human"
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Washington, D.C. - Today, ahead of the House vote on the Iran War Powers Resolution, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor denouncing President Trump for bypassing Congress while American servicemembers lose their lives and hundreds more are injured.
Watch Pelosi's Floor remarks here. Read the more PR
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Dallas Regional Chamber (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Dallas Regional Chamber
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WASHINGTON - Today on Tax Day, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke with Dallas Regional Chamber members, including new President and CEO Brad Cheves, to discuss the provisions in the once-in-a-generation Working Families Tax Cuts Act secured by Sen. Cornyn and President Trump to help small businesses reinvest in their employees and North Texas families to k more PR
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Sheppard Air Force Base Military Affairs Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Sheppard Air Force Base Military Affairs Committee
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Wichita Falls Mayor Tim Short and leaders from the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Sheppard Air Force Base Military Affairs Committee to discuss the importance of supporting Texas service members and military installations in the upcoming National Defense Authorizatio more PR
President Trump's Las Vegas Visit Highlights Huge Wins for Hardworking Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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President Trump's Las Vegas Visit Highlights Huge Wins for Hardworking Americans
President's visit comes after the Ways and Means Committee traveled last July to Las Vegas, the birthplace of No Tax on Tips, to hear from Nevadans about how the Working Families Tax Cuts deliver much needed relief.
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President Trump's visit to Las Vegas, Nevada undersc more PR
Pressed by Murray, Russ Vought Refuses to Detail Costs of Iran War--and Stands Behind Astronomical Defense Request (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Pressed by Murray, Russ Vought Refuses to Detail Costs of Iran War--and Stands Behind Astronomical Defense Request
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White House Budget Director Refuses to Tell Public About Iran War Costs: "We don't have that figure right now."
ICYMI : Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
WATCH : Senator Murray's full exchange with Russ Vought
Washington, D.C. - Today-at a Senate Budget more PR
Pressley Measure to Extend Haiti TPS Adopted by House (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley Measure to Extend Haiti TPS Adopted by House
Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley's (MA-07) effort to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti was successfully adopted. By a vote of 220-207, the House of Representatives passed her bipartisan discharge petition to extend Haiti TPS for three years, teeing up a vote on final passage later today on the underlying bill by Rep Laura Gillen (N more PR
Ranking Member DeLauro Statement at FY 2027 HHS Budget Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on April 16, 2026:
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Ranking Member DeLauro Statement at Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Health and Human Services Budget Hearing
House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) delivered the following remarks at the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Health and Human Services Budget Hearing:
-As Prepared For Delivery-
Thank you, Ch more PR
Ranking Member Hoyer Statement on Tax Day (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Hoyer Statement on Tax Day
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee released the following statement on Tax Day, April 15, 2026:
"Each year, Americans dutifully file their taxes on April 15 and, in so doing, ensure our troops are paid and protected, homeless v more PR
Ranking Member Raskin Introduces Dual Resolutions Demanding Trump Comply With Constitution's Foreign and Domestic Emoluments Clauses Amid a 'Rampage of Presidential Profiteering and Plunder' (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Ranking Member Raskin Introduces Dual Resolutions Demanding Trump Comply with Constitution's Foreign and Domestic Emoluments Clauses Amid a "Rampage of Presidential Profiteering and Plunder"
Resolutions Target Trump's Business Entanglements with UAE in Violation of the Foreign Emoluments Clause and Crooked Demand for $10 Billion Tax more PR
Reed Demands Republicans Finally End Their Partisan DHS Shutdown Charade (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Demands Republicans Finally End Their Partisan DHS Shutdown Charade
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressional Republicans continue to drag their feet as their Republican-only DHS shutdown drags past 61 days.
On March 5, Democrats offered a compromise solution to end the shutdown that mirrors legislation that was approved unanimously by the full U.S. Senate on March 27. On April 1, President Trump p more PR
Reed Votes to End Trump's War of Choice in Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Votes to End Trump's War of Choice in Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate once again debated and voted on a War Powers Resolution to end the war in Iran.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, urged his colleagues to rein in President Trump and prevent him from continuing to unilaterally waging war in Iran without approval from more PR
Reed Welcomes Jury's Ruling Against Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation Monopoly (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Welcomes Jury's Ruling Against Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation Monopoly
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, a federal jury in Manhattan found that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, illegally engaged in monopoly-level control over ticketing, venues, and concert promotion at the expense of fans, artists, teams, and the venues themselves.
The antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation was initiat more PR
Rep. Cammack Helps Launch Inaugural USDA Office of Seafood (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cammack Helps Launch Inaugural USDA Office of Seafood
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to announce the creation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of more PR
Rep. Carson Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing entitled "China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge":
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Transcript of Representative Andre Carson's Opening Statement from Hearing on China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge
The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U more PR
Rep. Craig Joins Push to Prevent Trump Administration from Using Americans' Personal Data to Carry out Reckless Immigration Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Joins Push to Prevent Trump Administration from Using Americans' Personal Data to Carry out Reckless Immigration Agenda
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In a letter to DHS and ICE, Rep. Craig presses Administration on use of Palantir tools to surveil the American public and fuel immigration enforcement operations
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (MN-02) joined 33 Members of Congress in dem more PR
Rep. Frost's Discharge Petition to Extend TPS for Haitians Passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Frost's Discharge Petition To Extend TPS for Haitians Passes U.S. House
Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced that his bipartisan discharge petition to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the United States, co-led with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), has passed the House of Representatives. The bill now mov more PR
Rep. Gillen Passes First Bill Introduced in Congress to Extend TPS for Haitians After Historic Bipartisan Discharge Petition Win (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gillen Passes First Bill Introduced in Congress to Extend TPS for Haitians After Historic Bipartisan Discharge Petition Win
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Watch Rep. Gillen's Full Remarks Ahead of Passage HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) passed H.R. 1689, the first bill she introduced in Congress, bipartisan legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Ha more PR
Rep. Kelly gathers health leaders during Black Maternal Health Week to push close health disparities (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly gathers health leaders during Black Maternal Health Week to push close health disparities
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) called for continued action to improve Black maternal health instead of the Trump administration's attacks against healthcare with health advocates and U.S. Reps. Yvette Clarke (NY-11), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04). Black Maternal more PR
Rep. Kelly votes yes on War Powers Resolution, condemns President Trump's ongoing, costly war (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly votes yes on War Powers Resolution, condemns President Trump's ongoing, costly war
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted for the War Powers Resolution to stop President Donald Trump's war against Iran. House Republicans defeated this measure to rein in the President by 213-214.
"President Trump entered a war against Iran with no strategy, no exit plan and no clear objectiv more PR
Rep. Sykes Again Votes to Reassert Congressional Authority on Iran War Powers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on April 16, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Again Votes to Reassert Congressional Authority on Iran War Powers
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement after once again voting in favor of a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution did not pass the House.
As tensions remain high, diplomatic effor more PR
Rep. Sykes Votes to Protect Haitian Families, Advance TPS Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Votes to Protect Haitian Families, Advance TPS Legislation
Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted for H.R. 1689, requiring the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through January 20, 2029. Rep. Sykes also previously signed a bipartisan discharge petition to bring the measure to the House floor, suppor more PR
Representatives Dave Min, Ranking Member Raskin, and Senators Warren and Schumer Introduce New Bill to Stop President, VP from Abusing Power to Steal Taxpayer Funds (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representatives Dave Min, Ranking Member Raskin, and Senators Warren and Schumer Introduce New Bill to Stop President, VP from Abusing Power to Steal Taxpayer Funds
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Dave Min (D-Calif.), Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), introduced the Ban more PR
Republicans Block Senate Democrats' War Powers Resolution, Once Again Voting to Continue Trump's Unjustified, Unpopular and Costly Iran War (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Block Senate Democrats' War Powers Resolution, Once Again Voting to Continue Trump's Unjustified, Unpopular and Costly Iran War
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In the seventh week of Donald Trump's unjustified and illegal Iran war, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Jef more PR
Republicans Block Senate Democrats' War Powers Resolution, Once Again Voting to Continue Trump's Unjustified, Unpopular and Costly Iran War (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Block Senate Democrats' War Powers Resolution, Once Again Voting to Continue Trump's Unjustified, Unpopular and Costly Iran War
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - In the seventh week of Donald Trump's unjustified and illegal Iran war, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Kirsten more PR
Republicans Sell Out America's Most Beloved Wilderness to Foreign Mining Conglomerate (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Sell Out America's Most Beloved Wilderness to Foreign Mining Conglomerate
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Senate voted to send H.J. Res. 140 to President Trump's desk, using the Congressional Review Act to open over 250,000 acres in the Boundary Waters of Northern Minneso more PR
Republicans Sell Out America's Most Beloved Wilderness to Foreign Mining Conglomerate (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on April 16, 2026:
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Republicans Sell Out America's Most Beloved Wilderness to Foreign Mining Conglomerate
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Senate voted to send H.J. Res. 140 to President Trump's desk, using the Congressional Review Act to open over 250,00 more PR
Sanchez grills Health Secretary Kennedy on spike in measles cases, anti-vaccine rhetoric (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez grills Health Secretary Kennedy on spike in measles cases, anti-vaccine rhetoric
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) during a Ways and Means Committee hearing today questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the dramatic rise in U.S. measles cases after the Trump administration cut public health messaging campaigns promoting vaccinations.
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Scanlon, Davids Introduce Bill to Stop Social Security Cuts for Seniors, People with Disabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Scanlon, Davids Introduce Bill to Stop Social Security Cuts for Seniors, People with Disabilities
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) today introduced new legislation to change an outdated Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rule that can reduce benefits for seniors and people with disabilities simply because they receive basic help lik more PR
Sen. Cantwell to Trump FTC Chair: Protect Consumers, Not the President's Allies (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell to Trump FTC Chair: Protect Consumers, Not the President's Allies
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, blasted the Trump Administration for illegally firing two Democratic Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioners and the fail more PR
Sen. Markey Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Markey Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval
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Washington (April 15, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today voted in favor of the joint resolutions of disapproval introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Senator Markey delivered remarks condemning arms sales to Israel as Trump's Iran war rages on. The resolutions were voted down 40-59 and 36-63. Below is an exc more PR
Sen. Warren: After Meeting With Warsh, I Have "New Concerns" With His Nomination (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Warren: After Meeting With Warsh, I Have "New Concerns" With His Nomination
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, spoke with reporters after a meeting she held with Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to be Cha more PR
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Merkley Delivers Opening Statement at Oversight Hearing on President Trump Budget Request (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at an oversight hearing on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request:
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Thank you, Chairman Graham, for convening this hearing.
And thank you, Director Vought, for being here today to discuss the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Your budget opens with a message from you, in which you write, quote: "A historic paradigm shi more PR
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Probes Appearance of Republican Collusion in Lawsuits Over Tax Return Leaks (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Wyden Probes Appearance of Republican Collusion in Lawsuits Over Tax Return Leaks
Two Lawsuits by Top Republicans Appear Coordinated with Treasury's Recent Decision to Terminate Contracts with Firm that Employed the Contractor Who Leaked Thousands of Tax Records During Trump's First Term
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Risch Issues Statement at Nominations Hearing for 5 of President Trump Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing for Five of President Trump's Nominees
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 John Breslow to be ambassador to Cyprus, Fleet White more PR
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Shaheen Issues Remarks for Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, entered opening remarks into the record for a committee hearing on the nominations of John Breslow to be Ambassador to more PR
Senate Health Committee Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable for Families, Using Free Market Approach (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on April 16, 2026:
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Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable for Families, Using Free Market Approach
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on how Congress more PR
Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Durbin Denounces Trump Loyalist Nominated to U.S. Court Of Appeals for 8th Circuit During Nominations Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Durbin Denounces Trump Loyalist Nominated To The U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Eighth Circuit During Nominations Hearing
Justin Smith, a nominee being considered today to a lifetime position, is a personal attorney to the President, an election denier, and has extensive right-wing political affiliations and ties to dark money more PR
Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Durbin Presses Trump Loyalist Nominated to Lifetime Judicial Position on Outcome of 2020 Election (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Durbin Presses Trump Loyalist Nominated To A Lifetime Judicial Position On The Outcome Of The 2020 Election
Durbin questioned Justin Smith, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, about his involvement with right-wing organizations and ability to be impartial if confirmed
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Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Durbin Slams Republicans for Continuing to Hold Up Bipartisan Deal to Fund Most of DHS, Including TSA & FEMA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Durbin Slams Republicans For Continuing To Hold Up The Bipartisan Deal To Fund Most Of DHS, Including TSA & FEMA
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, slammed congressional Republican more PR
Senate Republicans: Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering Real Results for Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Senate Republicans: Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering Real Results for Americans
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Washington, D.C.- Last year, congressional Republicans worked with President Trump to prevent the biggest tax hike in American history. Now, with the tax filing season ending, tens of millions of American families are finding more money in their pockets thanks to new tax relief included in the Working Families Tax more PR
Senator Hassan Statement on Israel Arms Sales Votes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan Statement on Israel Arms Sales Votes
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement today after voting on weapons sales to Israel:
"Throughout my time in public service, I have supported the unshakable alliance between the United States and Israel, built on our shared democratic values. In recent years, the Israeli people have suffered unsp more PR
Senator Markey Statement on Fourth Iran War Powers Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Statement on Fourth Iran War Powers Vote
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Washington (April 15, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting in favor of the war powers resolution introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). The vote failed 47-52.
"Trump's war of choice in Iran is a moral tragedy and economic disaster playing out before our eyes. It is only more PR
Senator Marshall Investing in All of America Act Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Investing in All of America Act Passes Senate
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Washington - Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the Investing in All of America Act, bipartisan legislation led by Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and co-sponsored by Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado) that would direct more private investment into rural communities, low-income areas, and American manufacturing and critic more PR
Senator Murray Asks CBO About Impact of Trump's Defense Budget on Deficits (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Asks CBO About Impact of Trump's Defense Budget on Deficits
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CBO Director confirms: Republicans' Big Ugly Bill is the single piece of legislation from last 10 years that's added most to national debt
CBO Director tells Murray that Trump's requested defense increase would dramatically increase the deficit and add $200 billion in interest costs alone over 10 years
ICYMI : Senat more PR
Senator Murray Votes to End War in Iran and Calls Out Trump's Broken Promises (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Votes to End War in Iran and Calls Out Trump's Broken Promises
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting for a War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's reckless and illegal war against Iran:
"For the fourth time, I voted to put an end to Trump's reckless war of choice more PR
Senator Murray Votes Yes on Arms Sale Resolutions, Condemns Netanyahu Government (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Votes Yes on Arms Sale Resolutions, Condemns Netanyahu Government
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement on her vote in favor of two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD) sponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that would block the sale of certain weapons to Israel:
"As a longtime friend to Israel, I have always believed th more PR
SENS. ALSOBROOKS, VAN HOLLEN, WARNER, WARREN LEAD BANKING DEMOCRATS IN SLAMMING CFPB MASS LAYOFF PLAN (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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ALSOBROOKS, VAN HOLLEN, WARNER, WARREN LEAD BANKING DEMOCRATS IN SLAMMING CFPB MASS LAYOFF PLAN
As reported today in NOTUS, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led Banking Committee Democrats -- Senators Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Raphael W more PR
Sens. Schiff and Padilla Lead Calls for Mars Exploration Funding in NASA Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff and Padilla Lead Calls for Mars Exploration Funding in NASA Funding Bill
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Senators are pushing for a robust NASA budget in face of Trump proposed budget cuts that endanger success of Mars exploration
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) are leading a push for a strong, sustainable future for the exploration of Mars through the Fiscal Year 20 more PR
Sens. Schiff, Leader Schumer, Blumenthal Probe DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Turkish Bank, Raises Concerns of Trump's Political Interference (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Leader Schumer, Blumenthal Probe DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Turkish Bank, Raises Concerns of Trump's Political Interference
Administration decision follows years of litigation involving allegations that Halkbank knowingly participated in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions on Iran.
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Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Co more PR
Sens. Shaheen, Durbin, Wicker, Bipartisan Senators Host Ukrainian Prime Minister (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Shaheen, Durbin, Wicker, Bipartisan Senators Host Ukrainian Prime Minister
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as well as Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Co-Chairs of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, and a bipartisa more PR
Slotkin Statement on Vote to Block Offensive Weapons Transfers to Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin Statement on Vote to Block Offensive Weapons Transfers to Israel
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin released the following statement after voting to block offensive weapons to Israel:
"Today, I voted to block the provision of U.S. military assistance to Israel: 1,000-pound so-called 'dumb' bombs and military bulldozers. In the future, I will continue to assess U.S. more PR
Stanton Statement on War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Statement on War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) issued the following statement:
"Donald Trump launched this war of choice without congressional authorization, without clear objectives or an exit strategy, and without the support of the American people.
This is why the Founders were explicit: the power to take this nation to war bel more PR
STATEMENT: Sens. Schiff and Padilla Statement on the Vote of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of Sales to Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Sens. Schiff and Padilla Statement on the Vote of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of Sales to Israel
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Washington D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) released the following statement on the Senate's vote of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of Sales to Israel:
"We strongly support Israel's right to defend itself and the right of the people of Israe more PR
Subcommittee Chairman Allen Holds Hearing on Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Allen Holds Hearing on Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration
Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Exami more PR
Subcommittee Chairman Burlison Opens Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence and American Prosperity (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Burlison Opens Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence and American Prosperity
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered his opening statement at today's joint subcommittee roundtable on "A more PR
Sullivan Celebrates New USDA Office of Seafood, Increased Federal Support for Alaska Fishermen (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Sullivan Celebrates New USDA Office of Seafood, Increased Federal Support for Alaska Fishermen
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today joined Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to announce the creation of a new USDA Office of Seafood. The office will expand federal support for America's fishe more PR
This Week in New Mexico: Lujan Holds Events Celebrating Investments in Medical Research and Discussing Affordability (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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This Week in New Mexico: Lujan Holds Events Celebrating Investments in Medical Research and Discussing Affordability
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New Mexico - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events in Los Lunas, Albuquerque, and Espanola where he met with local leaders, highlighted federal funding he secured for medical research, and discussed the affordability crisis that is impacting New more PR
Top Moments From House Budget Committee's Hearing on the President's FY 2027 Budget Request (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Top Moments from House Budget Committee's Hearing on the President's FY 2027 Budget Request
Yesterday, the House Budget Committee held a hearing entitled "The President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request" with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought.
On Strengthening National Security and Making America Safer:
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Top Takeaways From Full Committee Hearing With Secretaries of State on Voter Eligibility and List Maintenance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Top Takeaways from Full Committee Hearing with Secretaries of State on Voter Eligibility and List Maintenance
Today, the Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing titled, "Oversight with Secretaries of State: List Maintenance and Eligibility Verification."
Witnesses:
* The Honorable Scott Schwab, Kansas Secre more PR
Transcript of Representative Andre Carson's Opening Statement from Hearing on China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Transcript of Representative Andre Carson's Opening Statement from Hearing on China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge
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WASHINGTON - The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held a hearing titled China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge.
The following witnesses provided testimony:
* Dr. Kyle Chan, Fellow, Brookings more PR
TSA Acting Administrator Mcneill Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following testimony by Ha Mcneill, senior official performing the duties of the administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar, and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the invitation to testify before you today on behalf of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). I more PR
Tuberville Supports American Farmers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Supports American Farmers
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WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate Floor in support of American farmers, who are the lifeblood of the United States. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville addresses his concerns about the mass outsourcing our country is doing with food production, as well as the dangers our country is facing with our foreign adversari more PR
Two More Icebreakers Coming to Alaska (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Two More Icebreakers Coming to Alaska
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today welcomed an official announcement from the Coast Guard that two additional icebreakers will be homeported in Alaska. The announcement comes after Admiral Kevin Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard, testified to Sen. Sullivan that the agency was consi more PR
Two More Icebreakers Coming to Alaska (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Two More Icebreakers Coming to Alaska
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Alaska's first icebreaker, the USCGC Storis, was commissioned in Juneau in 2025
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today welcomed an official announcement from the Coast Guard that two additional icebreakers will be homeported in Alaska. The announcement comes after Admiral Kevin Lunday, com more PR
Two More Icebreakers Coming to Alaska (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Two More Icebreakers Coming to Alaska
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Alaska's first icebreaker, the USCGC Storis, was commissioned in Juneau in 2025
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today welcomed an official announcement from the Coast Guard that two additional icebreakers will be homeported in Alaska. The announcement comes after Admiral Kevin L more PR
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Director Edlow Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following testimony by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph B. Edlow from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today regarding the Administration's FY 2027 Budget Request for U.S. Citizen more PR
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Scott Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following testimony by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget for U.S. Customs more PR
U.S. House passes Rep. Kelly's resolution touting success of Working Families Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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U.S. House passes Rep. Kelly's resolution touting success of Working Families Tax Cuts
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res. 1156, a resolution introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, expressing the support for tax policies that support working families.
"In Western Pennsylvania, when people say they wo more PR
U.S. REP. BETTY McCOLLUM CONDEMNS SENATE VOTE TO ALLOW FOREIGN MINING COMPANY TO POLLUTE THE BWCA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. REP. BETTY McCOLLUM CONDEMNS SENATE VOTE TO ALLOW FOREIGN MINING COMPANY TO POLLUTE THE BWCA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Thursday upon Senate passage of H.J. Res. 140, which would allow foreign mining companies to begin toxic mineral extraction which would permanently pollute the he more PR
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Supports Haitian Neighbors (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Supports Haitian Neighbors
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians following the actions of the Trump Department of Homeland Security to send hundreds of thousands of Haitians back to the dangerous country:
"Haitian families and n more PR
Under Secretary of War for Intelligence & Security Hansell Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations released the following testimony by Bradley D. Hansell, under secretary of War for intelligence and security, from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Defense Intelligence Enterprise - Challenges, Priorities, and Resourcing for Fiscal Year 2027":
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Chairman Jackson, Ranking Member Crow, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity today to testify on the Fis more PR
USTR Greer Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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Thank you Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Meng for having me today. I'm glad we are finally able to gather for this hearing and I am looking forward to our conversation today.
Before I get in to what the Administration has done and what re more PR
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Warner, Warren Lead Banking Democrats in Slamming CFPB Mass Layoff Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Warner, Warren Lead Banking Democrats in Slamming CFPB Mass Layoff Plan
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As reported today in NOTUS, Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led Banking Committee Democrats -Senators Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Tina more PR
Van Hollen, Merkley, Gillibrand Press Interior Secretary Burgum on Failure to Comply with Federal Law on Status of Renewable Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Merkley, Gillibrand Press Interior Secretary Burgum on Failure to Comply with Federal Law on Status of Renewable Projects
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in demanding an urgent update from the Interior Department on the status of renewable energy projects that have been arbitrarily delayed by the a more PR
Vice Ranking Member Amo Blasts Republicans for Letting Trump's Costly Iran War Continue (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Vice Ranking Member Amo Blasts Republicans for Letting Trump's Costly Iran War Continue
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Washington, DC - TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on House Republicans' failure to stop Trump's Iran war:
"Americans are paying the price for Republicans' cowardice.
They just okayed Trump's billion-dollar-a-day boondoggle in Iran, more PR
VIDEO: Ahead of Trump Visit to Nevada, Rosen Addresses Impact of Trump Economy on Nevada (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Ahead of Trump Visit to Nevada, Rosen Addresses Impact of Trump Economy on Nevada
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Watch Senator Rosen's Remarks HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Nevada today, Senator Rosen released a video address about the impact Trump's actions have had on the state's economy. Since Donald Trump was sworn in to his second term, Nevada's tourism industry has seen the lowest number more PR
VIDEO: Blackburn Highlights Success of Working Families Tax Cuts on Tax Day (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Blackburn Highlights Success of Working Families Tax Cuts on Tax Day
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor celebrating the success of the Working Families Tax Cuts signed into law by President Trump and calling out Democrats for voting against tax relief for Americans:
Click here to download Senator Blackburn's remar more PR
VIDEO: Sen. Moran Introduces Kansas Federal Judicial Nominees During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Sen. Moran Introduces Kansas Federal Judicial Nominees During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) this week introduced President Trump's nominees for the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas - Jeffrey Kuhlman, The Honorable Anthony Powell and Tony Mattivi - during their nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
"One of t more PR
Warren, Blumenthal Investigate Whether Political Interference by Elon Musk, DOGE Caused Labor Board Decision to Drop SpaceX Charges (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Blumenthal Investigate Whether Political Interference by Elon Musk, DOGE Caused Labor Board Decision to Drop SpaceX Charges
National Labor Relations Board previously charged SpaceX with unlawfully firing employees who spoke up about Elon Musk mocking sexual assault allegations
Senators question whether political interference by or on behalf of Elon Musk undermined enforcement ac more PR
Warren, Klobuchar, Lawmakers Press for New Independent Watchdog Investigation into Trump DOJ Cesspool of Corruption Surrounding Merger Review (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Klobuchar, Lawmakers Press for New Independent Watchdog Investigation into Trump DOJ Cesspool of Corruption Surrounding Merger Review
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) led Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.), Becca Balint (D-Vt.), Angie Craig (D-Minn.), Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), and more PR
WATCH: Senate Blocks Fourth Attempt by Sens. Schiff, Duckworth, Booker, Kaine to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Senate Blocks Fourth Attempt by Sens. Schiff, Duckworth, Booker, Kaine to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
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Schiff: "The simple truth is that this administration has no idea how or when this war will end. It is hard to end a war when you are not clear on why you began it."
Washington, D.C. - Today, a majority of Senate Republicans again voted to block a resolution to end President Trump' more PR
Welch Joins Bicameral Bill to Fight Senior Hunger, Expand SNAP Benefits for Older Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Joins Bicameral Bill to Fight Senior Hunger, Expand SNAP Benefits for Older Americans
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Nearly 38% of Vermont households participating in SNAP have an elderly person
9.6% of older Vermonters live below the poverty line
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, cosponsored the Senior Hunger Prevention Act, bicameral legislation led by more PR
Welch Joins Bicameral Legislation to Shield Home Care Workers from President Trump's Attacks on Workers' Rights to Overtime, Minimum Wage (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Joins Bicameral Legislation to Shield Home Care Workers from President Trump's Attacks on Workers' Rights to Overtime, Minimum Wage
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Bill would codify rights to minimum wage and overtime pay for home care workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, cosponsored the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, bicameral leg more PR
Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman Salazar Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Latin America After the Fall of Maduro (10)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman Salazar Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Latin America After the Fall of Maduro
Today, House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman Maria Salazar delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled "Latin America After the Fall of more PR
Whip Clark Urges Passage of Bipartisan War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Whip Clark Urges Passage of Bipartisan War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor and called for House Republicans to reject blind loyalty to Donald Trump and vote to rein in his reckless war of choice in Iran. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"Six weeks ago, Democrats brought a War Powers Resolution to this Hous more PR
Young Discusses Iran at Semafor World Economy Summit (10)
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Discusses Iran at Semafor World Economy Summit
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Semafor's World Economy Summit and took questions on the Iran war, the 2026 World Cup, and his working relationship with President Trump.
While saying he wants the conflict in Iran to end soon, Young said it is important to win the war, which he defined as reopening the Strait of Hormu more PR
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