WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium, originally introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, on June 24, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This bill seeks to impose a moratorium on the construction of new data centers until comprehensive legislative safeguards are established to protect the public from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. The legislation emerges amid increasing concerns regarding the rapid development of artificial intelligence technolog more ST

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Carson Introduces Data Center Moratorium Bill Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) joined his colleagues - led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) -in introducing the AI Data Center Moratorium Act. This bill would enact a reasonable pause on the development of new data centers until safeguards are put in place to protect Americans. "Data centers cannot come at a cost to American families, who are already faci more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Leads 50+ Catholic House Democrats in Statement of Principles on Cost of Living * "[It] is our shared responsibility to build an economy rooted in dignity, fairness, solidarity, and the common good..." Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) led 54 Catholic House Democrats in a statement of principles outlining their shared values as Catholic Members of Congress and how that informs their work in the House of Representatives, spe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Find Our Families Act, originally introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, on June 18, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to create a comprehensive online system for locating individuals detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, enhancing transparency and accessibility for families seeking information about their loved ones. The proposed online detainee locator system would be publicly accessible through the Depar more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 (TNSrep) -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy issued the following letter: * * * House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Holds Legislative Markup on Illicit Drugs and Health Price Transparency On June 25, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a markup of 15 bills pertaining to illicit drugs and health care price transparency. The markup builds upon a legislative hearing held last week and signifies continued, bipartisan engagement from policymakers on increasing transparency into the pr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Markey Lead Colleagues in Condemning EPA's Attempt to Let Data Centers, Fossil Fuel Plants and Other Major Facilities Evade Core Clean Air Act Protections * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), co-chair of the bicameral Environmental Justice Caucus and member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Admini more PR

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Meet the Press: The Democratic Party Should Be a Big Tent Party Focused On Common Good Capitalism * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined Meet the Press with Ryan Nobles to discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Murphy argued voters want the party to be bolder in taking on concentrated corporate power and creating a "common good capitalism" that restores power to workers. Murphy contended that T more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of PROMESA * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released the following statement on the ten year anniversary of the passage of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act of 2016 (PROMESA). "Ten years ago today, Congress passed the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act of 2016 (PROMESA) to address the i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Submits 11 Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) sponsored 11 amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that increase oversight over foreign military sales and uphold human rights commitments across the world. The amendments Representative Ocasio-Cortez introduced can be found below. Amendment No. ... Objective Oca more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Environmental Protection Agency: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 29, 2026 The Honorable Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Dear Administrator Zeldin, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to weaken one of the Clean Air Act's core public health safeguards by allowing polluting facilities to begin construc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey, Rep. McClellan Lead Colleagues in Condemning EPA's Attempt to Let Data Centers, Fossil Fuel Plants, and Other Major Facilities Evade Core Clean Air Act Protections Boston - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the bicameral Environmental Justice Caucus and member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, along with Representative Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Transparency in Medicare Advantage Steering Act, originally introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, on June 23, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to enhance transparency regarding the enrollment practices of agents and brokers involved with Medicare Advantage organizations. The bill mandates that starting in 2028, Medicare Advantage organizations will be required to report detailed information on the agents and brokers enrolling individuals into their more ST