WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "THE WORST KIND OF BETRAYAL": AHEAD OF HOUSE VOTE, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN STANDS WITH HUDSON VALLEY VETERANS AGAINST HARMFUL GOP BILL * "The Worst Kind of Betrayal": Ahead of House Vote, Congressman Pat Ryan Stands with Hudson Valley Veterans Against Harmful GOP Bill H.R. 9237 is the latest attempt to cut veterans benefits and is opposed by 20+ Veteran Service Organizations, including VFW, DAV, and IAVA Ryan has joined his fellow Democratic veteran  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation Hearing, Sen. Schiff Challenges Todd Blanche on Conflicts of Interest Over Family Firearms Company and Gun Safety Regulatory Rollbacks * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is demanding answers from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on conflicts of interest Blanche has with his close family connection to a major firearm parts manufacturer. Schiff, who today will be part of the Senate  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Ahead of Humphrey Hawkins Hearing, Warren Questions Fed Chair Warsh on Lack of Transparency in Economic Projections As President Donald Trump continues his efforts to take over America's central bank, clear and transparent decision-making at The Fed is more important than ever "Your unwillingness to provide the public with this insight into your ec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Highlights America First Wins in House-Passed FY27 National Security Appropriations Bill * Washington, DC-Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Security, State Department, and Related Programs (NSRP) funding bill for fiscal year 2027. "This FY2027 National Security, State Department, and Related Programs bill advances President Trump's America First agen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Americans Have Now Paid $56.4 Billion More for Gas Since Start of Iran War As President Trump declares that the war with Iran has resumed, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority issued new data today that shows the extent to which the President's war has driven up gas costs in all 50 states. Since the war began on February 28, Americans have paid a total of $56.4 billion more, or $477 more per  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Rhode Island Hunger Crisis, RI Delegation Calls for the Return of Promised Food Shipments to Feed the Hungry * Providence, RI - TODAY, Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joined Congressmen Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Seth Magaziner (D-RI) in sending a letter urging the Agricultural Marketing Service, an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture, to replace the 16 canceled bonus commodity shipments of food designated f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Statement on Amendment to Foreign Affairs Appropriations Bill Limiting Funding to Netanyahu Government * Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) released the following statement after voting in favor of Representative Thomas Massie's amendment to H.R. 8595: The National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2027. "The United States-Israel relationship should be grounded in shared democratic val more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * At Confirmation Hearing, Booker Presses Blanche on Independence, Epstein Survivors, and DOJ's Targeting of the President's Political Opponents * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, confronted Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal defense lawyer, during Blanche's confirmation hearing for Attorney General. Booker's questioning highlighted why more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At HELP Hearing, Murray Grills Nominees on Rapidly Growing Cyclosporiasis Outbreak, Research Funding, Commitment to Following Scientific Evidence * WATCH : Senator Murray's full questioning Washington, D.C. - Today-at a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) hearing to consider pending nominations-U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the HELP committee, questioned Trump's nominees Sea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * At Intel Hearing, Gillibrand Pushes Clayton On Election Security And His Subpoenas Of New York Times Journalists * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, pressed director of national intelligence nominee Jay Clayton on the subpoenas he issued to multiple New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns involving President Trump's Qatari-donated Air Force One. In addition, G more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Presses Trump Health Nominees on Vaccine Conspiracy Theories and Putting Politics Ahead of Americans' Health * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed two of President Donald Trump's top health nominees on vaccine skepticism and promotion of conspiracy theories and the ongoing politicization of public health and research threatening the health of Americans. During the confirmation hearing in front of the Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Applauds DOI for Returning Management of Grizzly Bears to the West * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) for rolling back harmful Biden-era midnight regulations that prevented Wyoming and other states from independently managing grizzly bear populations. If finalized, the proposed rule would give states more flexibility to manage grizzly bears while preserving  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Hawley Press Medicare Advantage Insurers About Refusal of Care for Vulnerable Seniors * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), a member of PSI, are demanding answers from Medicare Advantage insurers UnitedHealthcare, CVS, and Humana about the companies' refusal of care for vulnerable sen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Statement on Massie Amendment * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement on the Massie Amendment #8 to the State Department and National Security Appropriations Bill: "The Massie amendment was a false choice between eliminating all U.S. assistance to Israel, including humanitarian aid, and accepting the Trump-Netanyahu status quo. Foreign policy decisions this important shouldn't be made via sloppy more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Budzinski Leads Letters to Trump Administration Fighting Against the Politicization of Federal Grants This week, U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led two letters urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reconsider proposed changes to the federal grantmaking process that could undermine research, innovation, and critical investments in communities across the country. The first letter, led by Representatives more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum, Oregon Delegation Demand Reversal of Trump Administration's Plan to Suppress Oregon Voters * Yesterday, Representatives Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter, and Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley sent a letter to the Trump Administration, urging the administration to withdraw its threat against Oregon election officials over its plan to create a national voter database, warning that the proposal more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Welch Cosponsor Protect College Sports Act Today, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) added their names as cosponsors to the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes to Counter Adversaries, Reinforce Security, and Advance America First Diplomacy * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation acts to maintain robust funding for our allies, counters our adversaries, and supports Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Responds to Confirmation of FBI Surveillance of Members of Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C.- This week, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released documents to confirm yet again that the Biden-led Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) spied on Members of Congress in Project Cranberry, accessing privileged information transmitted to and from former Trump-White House personnel  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Supports Permanent Solution to America's Twice-Yearly Clock Changes * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Washington, D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) welcomed the House's passage of The Sunshine Protection Act, for which he was an original cosponsor. The Sunshine Protection Act eliminates the practice of daylight savings time, which changes clocks every spring and fall. Currently, Arizona and Hawaii are the only two states to refrain  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds Passage of FY2027 National Security and State Department Appropriations Bill, Secures Key Wins to Protect Persecuted Christians and Advance America First Priorities * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Act, legislation that advances President Trump's America First f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Massie Amendment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on his vote to support an amendment to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, which would withhold $3.3 billion in annual Foreign Military Financing to Israel. "Today, I am voting yes on an amendment to block $3.3 billion in American taxpayer dollar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Human Rights Watch/ACLU Report on Camp East Montana * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to a joint, 84 page report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on the conditions at Camp East Montana: "The joint report published by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU on conditions at Camp East Montana only further confirms what I  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Massie Amendment * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "I will not support sending $3.3 billion to a Netanyahu government that has ignored our laws, interests, and values under both the Biden and Trump administrations. Israel's operations in Gaza and Lebanon have resulted in staggering civilian casualties, widespread destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and other essen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Votes Present on Massie Amendment * ASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement after voting against the Massie amendment, which would strike all $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing to Israel. "I have long been a vocal opponent of the way the United States provides a blank check to the Netanyahu government. For th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Touts Lifesaving Success of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act * WASHINGTON - Earlier this week on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) highlighted the lifesaving success of his Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was signed into law four years ago last month, and held a colloquy with Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to address some of the misconceptions about the legislation. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis Calls for Countering China's Influence in Western Hemisphere * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Curtis, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, today led a hearing examining the Trump Administration's National Security Strategy and its renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere as a cornerstone of American national security. The hearing-which included Ambassador Michael Kozak, State Department Senior Bureau Off more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Reinstatement of 988 LGBTQ+ Suicide Crisis Line * Trump Administration says it will restore the service by the end of the year WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues to urge the Trump Administration to reinstate the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ phone line. One year ago, the administration ended the LGBTQ+ "Press 3" option. Following sustained  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Responds to CT Insider Reporting on Children in Federal Custody: "This is child abuse." * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) responded to reporting from Connecticut Insider which details how dozens of migrant children in Connecticut, some as young as five, were detained by federal agencies and kept separate from their families for hundreds of days: "President Trump promised his immigration enforcement agenda would target vi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on US Aid to Israel * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding her vote against a Republican amendment to the 2027 State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) Appropriations Bill that would restrict all financial support to Israel, for both military and civilian purposes: "I have been a leader in Congress calling for a major surge in human more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Requests Administration Release Delayed Great Lakes Funding to Combat Invasive Species * Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) requested the Trump Administration release delayed funding that supports critical efforts to stop the spread of invasive species across the Great Lakes. "These funds, which were supposed to be obligated by July 1, 2026, have not been released. These dollars are critical for the State of Michigan a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche * July 15, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement during the Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing for Todd Blanche, President Trump's pick to be Attorney General of the United States. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Presses Justices Kagan, Barrett On Judicial Security In Rare Congressional Appearance * July 14, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, pressed Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett on judicial security in a rare Congressional appearance. This is the first time Supreme Court justic more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Presses Justices Kagan, Barrett On Judicial Security In Rare Congressional Appearance U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, pressed Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett on judicial security in a rare Congressional appearance. This is  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Courtesy Meeting With Trump's Attorney General Pick Todd Blanche * July 14, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after his meeting with Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Attorney General: "Mr. Blanche is at the helm of a weaponized Justice Department, putting President Trump ahead of the Cons more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Statement On Courtesy Meeting With Trump's Attorney General Pick Todd Blanche U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after his meeting with Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Attorney General: "Mr. Blanche is at the helm of a weaponized Justice Department, putting Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Statement on Republican Amendment #8 to the FY2027 National Security Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) voted present on Representative Massie's amendment to the FY2027 national security appropriations bill and issued the following statement. "America's relationship with our only liberal, democratic ally in the Middle East, Israel, deserves a serious policy discussion. The amendment that Re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Figures Introduces Legislation to Support Alabama Farmers Impacted by the Trump Administration's Trade Policies * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) introduced the Tariff Impacted Farmer Support Act of 2026 to provide targeted financial relief and support for farmers who produce cotton, peanuts, soybeans, corn, and poultry. Farmers across Alabama and the nation continue to face rising production costs, market volat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel: Trump and Republicans Are Making America Less Secure * Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), released the following statement after voting against House Republicans' Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill. "This bill should have been our moment to s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden's bill to extend lobster, right whale moratorium earns green light from Natural Resources Committee * WASHINGTON -The House Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday approved a proposal by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to extend until 2035 protections for Maine's lobstermen from new regulations related to the North Atlantic right whale. The committee advanced H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act, to the House floor in a bipar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Accelerate Hydropower Production and Lower Energy Costs * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), alongside Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Rep. Carol Miller (WV-01), introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation today to slash red tape that is slowing down hydropower permitting at Army Corps of Engineers dams. "The people of New Hampshir more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Questions Blanche at Attorney General Nomination Hearing * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche while chairing Blanche's nomination hearing to be U.S. Attorney General. Blanche committed to prioritizing antitrust enforcement to ensure family farmers and consumers get a fair price. He told Grassley he's working to provide tr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Grassley Questions Blanche at Attorney General Nomination Hearing Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche while chairing Blanche's nomination hearing to be U.S. Attorney General. Blanche committed to prioritizing antitrust enforcement to ensure family farmers and consumers get a fair price. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Votes in Favor of Legislation to Bolster U.S. National Security and Foreign Policy Mission * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027. If enacted, this legislation would allocate $47.32 billion in funding to strengthen America's standing on the world stage and keep Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger Supports FY27 Funding to Strengthen National Security and Counter Adversaries * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) today voted to advance the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that delivers on President Trump's America First agenda by cutting waste, countering adversaries such as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and ending the Biden-era woke more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Presses Jay Clayton on DOJ Obstruction of New Mexico Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Crimes at Zorro Ranch * VIDEO HERE WASHINGTON - At a U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) pressed Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and nominee to be the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), on the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) refusal to provide evi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Slams Trump Admin's Massive Logging Proposal as Latest Attack on America's Public Lands * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. Forest Service's (USFS) proposal to authorize an unprecedented emergency salvage logging project spanning more than five million acres across six national forests in Idah more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on July 15, 2026: * * * Heinrich Slams Trump Admin's Massive Logging Proposal as Latest Attack on America's Public Lands Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. Forest Service's (USFS) proposal to authorize an unprecedented emergency salvage logging project spann more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Heinrich Statement on Trump Stripping Protections From Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments, Continuing War on the West and Attacks on America's Public Lands U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump stripping protections f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Schatz, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable with Labor Leaders to Discuss the Future of the Energy Workforce * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) convened a roundtable with labor leaders to discuss the future of America's energy workforce and the policies needed to create good-paying union jobs more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Heinrich, Schatz, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable with Labor Leaders to Discuss the Future of the Energy Workforce President of AFL-CIO Liz Shuler, General President of LIUNA Brent Booker, President of IUE-CWA Carl Kennebrew, Maryland State Senator and IBEW Local 24 Vice President Cory McCray, Director of USW District 1 Donnie Blatt, and Executive Director o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Presses Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche on DOJ Weaponization, Rule of Law * Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, pressed Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche on his role in weaponizing the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against President Trump's perceived enemies during Mr. Blanche's nomination hearing. During her question line, Senator Hirono also questioned Mr. Bla more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following floor remarks on July 15, 2026, during a debate on the fiscal 2027 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs funding bill: * * * I thank the Ranking Member for yielding. I want to thank Ranking Member Frankel for her leadership and work on this bill. I also want to extend my appreciation to Chairman Diaz-Balart and my friend Chairman Cole for their partnership. Let me say a thank you to the subcommittee st more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on July 15, 2026: * * * DeLauro Statement on Republican Budget Resolution House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement condemning the proposed Republican budget resolution released earlier today: "Over and over again President Trump and Congressional Republicans have made clear what their true priorities are: more money for foreign wars, less f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on June 2026 CPI Inflation Data Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for June 2026 was 3.5 percent: "Trump's reckless war in Iran and his so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill'  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 15, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on Republicans' "America Last" Budget Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on the latest Republican budget that does nothing to help American families: "Republicans have already made life worse for American families and added trillions to the national debt. Now, this 'America Last' budget  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Chair Walberg Delivers Remarks at Markup of "Less Bureaucracy, Better Education" Legislative Package Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of 10 bills codifying President Trump's plan to return education to the states: "Today we are considering 10 bills that mark the first  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 14, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, today the full Committee is holding a hearing titled by my colleagues, 'Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools.' The three schools appearing before the Committee today were initially asked to r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Slams Republicans for Blindly Rubber-Stamping Trump's Plans to Dismantle ED Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 9607, 9609, 9602, 9603, 9605, 9606, 9611, 9610, 9608, and 9604. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Today, we will consider legislation that will eff more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Republicans' Bless President Trump's Illegal Scheme to Dismantle ED Today, the Committee on Education and Workforce Republicans voted to rubber-stamp President Trump's scheme to illegally dismantle the Department of Education (ED) piece-by-piece by codifying the Interagency Agreements (IAAs). Each of today's bills delegates functions, specific grants and programs, an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte Passes "Less Bureaucracy, Better Education" Legislative Package The Education and Workforce Committee passed 10 bills today to begin codifying the Trump administration's plan to right-size the Department of Education and ensure students, families, educators, and taxpayers are served by a government that puts results ahead of bureaucracy. Following the markup, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 14, 2026, at an Energy Subcommittee markup of six nuclear energy bills: * * * Nuclear energy plays a critical part in delivering carbon-free power on our nation's power grid. In an era of increasing power demand, new nuclear facilities can provide clean energy to the power grid around the clock. Unfortunately, when President Trump took office, he immediately launched an attack ag more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Chairman Hill: The CFPB has Stopped Regulating by Informal Guidance and Returned to a Disciplined Approach Grounded in Clear Rules Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a Full Committee hearing featuring testimony from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director Russ Vought on the CFPB's Semi-Annual Report, the chang more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Committee Democrats Will Continue Fighting to Protect the Independence of the Fed and Other Agencies, Strengthen Consumer Protections, and Build an Economy that Prioritizes Working Families--not the President, the Wealthy or Well-Connected." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 15, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnerships": * * * I want to thank you, Mr. Black, Mr. Hardy, and Mr. Petrie for being here today. This Congress, our committee, has spent a great deal of time focused on a simple but urgent challenge: The United States cannot remain dependent on China on any front -- it makes no sense at all -- or any ot more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * Meeks Issues Statement Opposing Tariff Powers in Senate Russia Bill Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement raising serious concerns with the Senate's Russia sanctions bill: "I've said it repeatedly: we need to help Ukraine and sanction Russia to end its brutal war of aggression against its n more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands Answers from Acting Attorney General Blanche Over DOJ's Alarming Pattern of Lying to Judges and Violating Court Orders Ahead of Blanche Confirmation Hearing, Raskin Highlights Findings From Judges Around the Country Denouncing DOJ's Disregard for Truth and Defiance of Court Orders - Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Expands Investigation into Political Interference in CBS News After Scott Pelley Blows Whistle on Newsroom Interference Letter Comes As Fired 60 Minutes Journalist Says CBS Leadership Pressured Him to Portray ICE Protesters as Violent and Mischaracterize Renee Good Killing to Further Trump Administration Narrative - Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Restoring Sound Land Management in Utah Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed two proclamations reducing the size of the Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Right-sizing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante restores the original intent of the A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Urges Senate to Reject Blanche Nomination Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Durbin on the Senate Judiciary Committee urging them to reject the nomination of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. During testimony befor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Chairwoman McClain's Common Cents Act to End Wasteful Penny Production * WASHINGTON -Today, the House of Representatives passed House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain's (R-Mich.) Common Cents Act. This legislation permanently ends production of the penny for general circulation. "Washington has a spending problem, and it shows up in places big and small," Chairwoman McClain said. "If the federal government is spending n more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Diaz-Balart's National Security Bill, which Builds on Historic Elimination of Wasteful Spending * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * House Passes H.R. 8595: Countering Adversaries, Reinforcing Security, and Advancing America First Diplomacy Today, the House of Representatives met to consider H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027. The measure was approved by a vote of 217-209. National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairma more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Chairman Babin Submits Statement for the Record at Select Committee on China Hearing on Federal Research Security Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin submitted the following statement for the record after waiving onto the Select Committee on China's hearing, Protecting American Innovation: The Federal Research Security Enterprise. His more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Transcript of Ranking Member Khanna's Opening Statement from Hearing on Protecting American Innovation: The Federal Research Security Enterprise Today, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held a hearing titled "Protecting American I more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Fights Back Against Republican Attacks to Equity, Delivers Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee Task Force Hearing on "Combatting DEI in American Institutions" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the House Oversight Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in public institutions. As the top Democrat on the Task more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The Times of Central Asia: Daines' Tour Signals an Emerging U.S. Caspian Corridor Strategy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines traveled to Central Asia last week- read reporting by the Times of Central Asia below. Daines's Tour Signals an Emerging U.S. Caspian Corridor Strategy The Times of Central Asia July 14, 2026 Senator Steve Daines's July 7-9 visit to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan brought three bilateral r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * In Comment Letter, Connecticut Delegation Members Slam Trump Administration's New "Medical Frailty" Restrictions * Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) slammed the latest health care cuts imposed by the Trump Administration. In a letter sent last week, the Members expressed their opposition to a new rule announced last month by Secreta more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Front Of Epstein Survivors, Durbin Presses Attorney General Nominee, Todd Blanche, To Meet With Survivors Within The Next 30 Days * July 15, 2026 During Blanche's nomination hearing, Durbin asked for confirmation under oath that Blanche would meet with survivors of Epstein's abuse; Durbin also demanded answers regarding the IRS settlement & January 6 pardons WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * In Front Of Epstein Survivors, Durbin Presses Attorney General Nominee, Todd Blanche, To Meet With Survivors Within The Next 30 Days During Blanche's nomination hearing, Durbin asked for confirmation under oath that Blanche would meet with survivors of Epstein's abuse; Durbin also demanded answers regarding the IRS settlement & January 6 pardons - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * In Key Nomination Hearing, King Challenges Potential Intelligence Head on Ability to Avoid Political Pressure * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, during a key hearing before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) questioned the potential lead Intelligence official on his ability to resist political pressure. In his exchange with Office ofDirector of National Intelligence (ODNI) nominee Jay Clayton, King stresse more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * In SASC Hearing, Kelly Questions Pentagon Official on Trump's Wasteful Golden Dome Proposal * "We could spend more than $1 trillion and end up with a system that's not going to work" "Missile defense is too important to pursue just based on aspiration alone" Today, during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly questioned Acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules W. Hurst III on the cost and ef more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Jack Smith's Investigative Team Secretly Obtained Text Messages from 44 Members of Congress Amid Trump Probe Members on both sides of the aisle were swept up in the Special Counsel investigation as Smith's team broke investigative protocol, raising constitutional concerns. - Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigative team obtained and reviewed text messages from 44 Members of Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Garcia, Pingree, Raskin, Thompson Demand Independent Investigations into Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Ranki more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Confronts DNI Nominee Jay Clayton on Whether He Can Disagree with Trump and Deliver Intelligence Honestly * Kelly: "This job is not about softening the edges when the truth is unpleasant. It's about delivering information and making sure the president understands that information. And by the way, people risked their lives to get this information." Kelly: "If you can't disagree with him when he's not in the room, are you going to be able to di more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Knott Serves Over 300 Veterans at Second Annual Veterans Event * LILLINGTON, N.C. - Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) hosted his second-annual Veterans Service Initiative Event in partnership with Harnett County, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and over 30 veterans-supporting vendors. The event was hosted at the Harnett County Library bringing together a wide variety of resources in one place to efficiently provide veterans the support they n more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Questions DNI Nominee Jay Clayton on Iran Threats, Terror Financing, and ODNI Reform * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, today questioned Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, on the growing terror threat from Iran and how his experience prosecuting terrorists, spies, and money launderers in the Southern District of New York prepares h more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on the Massie Amendment * Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on today's House vote on the Massie Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) Appropriations Bill. "The humanitarian crisis in Gaza demands an immediate surge of aid to innocent civilians. Prime Minister Netanyahu's blockade and President Trump's failure to enforce existing human rights laws more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler's Legislation Protecting Northeast Lobster Industry Advances Through Natural Resources Committee * Washington, D.C. - 7/15/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) applauded the House Natural Resources Committee's passage of the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to extend critical relief for Northeast fisheries by maintaining the current regulatory framework that governs American lobster and Jonah crab f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Bill Authorizes American Hackers to Fight Foreign Cyberattacks * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation that would allow private American entities to prevent foreign cyberattacks against the United States. The Cyber Letters of Marque and Reprisal Act authorizes President Trump to issue letters of marque and reprisal to strategically deter and disrupt cyber operations against the U.S. The bill continues Senator Lee's rec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colorado, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, and Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Arizona, chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Leveraging Technology in the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Today, the Subcommittees on Indian and Insular Affairs and Oversight and Investigations held a joint hearing on efforts to combat the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cris more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making * Maryland Congressional Delegation members - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) - are calling out the Trump Administration's attempts to undermine and politicize the federal grant-making proce more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making * WASHINGTON, DC - Maryland Congressional Delegation members - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) - are calling out the Tru more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making * WASHINGTON - Maryland Congressional Delegation members - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) - are calling out the Trump Administration's attempts to undermine and politicize the federal grant-ma more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making * WASHINGTON - Maryland Congressional Delegation members - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) - are calling out the Trump Administration's attempts to undermine and politicize the federal grant-makin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Massie, Khanna, Leger Fernandez, Merkley, Lujan Introduce the "Epstein Files Transparency Act II" * Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C.- Rep. Thomas Massie announces the introduction of H.R. 9694, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. This bill gives standing to state attorneys general, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators, and members of Congress to challenge the Department of Ju more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * McIver Attends Blanche Hearing, As Case Continues Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), who is facing criminal prosecution from Donald Trump's Department of Justice (DOJ), attended today's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee where Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sought to become the Attorney General of the United States. Blanche, who personally ordered the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka outside of Delaney H more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Merkley, Wyden Demand Answers from Kennedy, Oz on Newly Formed Healthcare Advisory Committee Several Members of the Committee Have Ties to Trump, Lack Necessary Healthcare Experience - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, and Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee and a senior member of the Senate Budget Committee more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Transparency to Medicare Advantage Spending Out of Committee * Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement after the bipartisan Medicare Advantage MLR Transparency Act was passed 42-0 out of the Ways and Means Committee. The legislation requires Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations to publicly disclose how much of their revenue goes toward patient care versus overhead. "Tra more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Introduces Bill to Block Trump from Taking Qatari Jet With Him When He Leaves Office * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, alongside U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-M more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal to DOJ: Did You Change Our Gun Laws and Put Lives at Risk to Help Trump's Kids Get Rich? * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Wednesday sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding he turn over documents and any communications related to recently proposed DOJ and ATF rule changes which would effectively legalize mail order gun sales, granting a massiv more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * New Report: Coloradans Have Spent Over$1 Billion More On Gas Since Iran War Began * As Iran War continues, the average Colorado family has spent $447 more on gas WASHINGTON - As President Trump's war with Iran continues to escalate, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper highlighted how Coloradans are paying more at the gas pump. According to a new report by the Joint Economic Committee Minority, Coloradans have collectively spent $1,005,829,767 mo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Keynotes 2026 NALEO Annual Conference * LOS ANGELES, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) delivered a keynote address at the 43rd National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Annual Conference, highlighting the impact Latino communities have made across the country. Padilla previously served as NALEO President, where he worked to advance Latino representation in local, state, and federal governments a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Introduces Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals * Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) in introducing the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the Trump administration to publicly disclose its prescription drug pricing agreements with pharmaceutical manufactu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families * WASHINGTON - In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be done to create a nation that lives up to the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Representatives Lateefah Simon and Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduced the America 250 Reproductive Justi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Statement on DHS's Expansion & Consolidation of Police State * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, released the following statement after reports that the ICE agent involved in the murder of Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, a 26-year-old father, in Maine was recently hired from the Department of Vete more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Johnson Host Oversight Hearing on the Threat to Democracy Posed by ICE's Use of Technology for Mass Surveillance * Washington, DC -Yesterday, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Immigration Taskforce and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, and Congressman Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (GA-04) co-anchored a hearing, "The Tech Beh more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Hearing on Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal * WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2026) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Space Subcommittee hearing titled, "A Review of the Office of Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal." Space Subcommittee Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: G more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin Statement on Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Represent ative Jamie Raskin (MD- 08) released the following statement on Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act: "The Republican Majority is advancing a foreign assistance budget bill that slashes humanitarian assistance, unde more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Grills Trump's Pick to be Nation's Spy Chief * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence held a confirmation hearing for Walter "Jay" Clayton III, President Trump's nominee to be the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Mr. Clayton currently serves as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The hearing follows a previous controversial postponement in June when President Trump derai more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Rebukes Trump for Threatening Another U.S. Federal Gov't Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - There are 77 days left to pass annual appropriations bills and fund the federal government ahead of the next fiscal year, which starts in October. But this week, President Trump blindsided lawmakers across the political spectrum when he threatened to force a government shutdown unless Republican Senators abolish the filibuster, pass his election takeover s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Statement on Trump Planning Prime-time Speech on 2020 Election Allegations * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today expressed deep skepticism about President Trump's plans to deliver a prime-time national address on Thursday night regarding 2020 election allegations. "Once again, President Trump is seeking to undermine election integrity and relitigate the 2020 election, which he lost overwhelmingly," said Reed. "Before every more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Questions CFPB Director on Trump Ponzi Scheme Complaints * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "The Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection." You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's remarks by clicking here. The hearing remarks more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Her Vote Against the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Spending Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement regarding her vote against the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Spending Bill. "In accordance with my conscience and that of my constituents, I voted against the National Security, Department o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Angie Craig Introduces Legislation to Create a Public Option, Lower Health Insurance Costs for Minnesotans * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduced legislation to create a public option and lower health care costs for Minnesotans struggling to afford sky-high insurance premiums. Rep. Craig's Medicare-X Choice Act builds on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare frameworks to create a Medicare Exchange plan th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Davis Leads Bill to Compel Trump Administration to Release All Relevant Records Related to Illegal Freezing of Child Care, Welfare, and Social Services Funds to IL, CA, CO, MN, and NY * Washington, DC: July 15, 2026, Representative Danny K. Davis introduced legislation to compel the Trump Administration to hand over all relevant records relating to the five-state freeze on the State-based Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), the Temporar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks on the FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, delivered opening remarks while leading debate on the House floor in support for the FY2027 National Security, Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Slams GOP Efforts to Shut Down the Department of Education; Cut Funding From Michigan Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens blasted Trump and Republican efforts to shut down the Department of Education and cut funding from vital programs that support Michigan families. At a House hearing, Stevens railed against the efforts, highlighting the challenges Michigan teachers and students are alre more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on Massie Amendment * July 15, 2026 Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement on the Massie amendment: "The suffering caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is staggering. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and families across the region, Israeli and Palestinian alike, have endured unimaginable loss. American policy must confront these realities hon more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin's Statement on Foreign Aid Funding Vote * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) issued the following statement: " Today I voted NO on the House Republicans' foreign aid funding bill because it threatens American diplomacy, slashes vital humanitarian aid, undermines our national security, and tries to strip away voting rights from Americans. While I voted no on the bill, I voted YES on an amendment to cut military an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin's Statement on ICE Shootings in Maine and Texas * In the last week alone, ICE has shot and killed two more people on our streets - neither of whom were targets of their operations. The inhumanity and racism from the Trump Administration and his rogue assassins are making our communities less safe. ICE cannot be trusted, and Americans deserve independent investigations into these heinous shootings and the agents who break the law  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Slam the Door on Third World Countries Endangering American Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 15, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Third World Immigration Moratorium Act, slamming the door shut and banning aliens from dozens of third world countries from entering the United States. Many of these nations have repeatedly refused to cooperate with U.S. deportation orders, failed t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Opposes National Security Funding Bill, Condemns Inclusion of SAVE America Act U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against H.R. 8595, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, citing concerns that the legislation cuts funding for global health and refugee assistance, weakens severe weather preparedness, and includes the SAVE America Act, which woul more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Warns Trump Administration's Actions Are Weakening FEMA and Politicizing Disaster Relief Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) warned that President Trump's actions are weakening the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) ability to fulfill its responsibility to Americans during emergencies by limiting the agency's ability to prepare for and respond to disasters. During a House Transportation and Infr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Bell & Morelle Host Voting Rights Roundtable with Stakeholders and Community Organizers * On Friday, Representatives Wesley Bell and Joe Morelle hosted a voting rights roundtable discussion to address the current state of voting rights in Missouri and across the country In addition to Representatives Bell and Morelle, stakeholders from across the state joined the discussion Bell believes that voting rights are preservative of al more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Carter, Budzinski Lead 125 Lawmakers in Opposing Trump Administration's Extreme Federal Grantmaking Proposed Rule * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) recently sent a letter to Director Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule to overhaul how federal grants are awarded and administered, impactin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Castor, Lee, Pappas Introduce Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the Trump Administration to publicly disclose its prescription drug pricing agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and subj more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Diaz-Balart, Cole on H.R. 8595: Safety, Security, and Strategic Strength Today, House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Pro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Chu, Castor, Pappas Introduce Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals * WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), alongside Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Kathy Castor (FL-14), and Chris Pappas (NH-01), introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the Trump Administration to publicly disclose its prescription drug pricing agreeme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Republican State, Foreign Operations Funding Bill Surrenders Influence to Adversaries, Threatens Women's Health Globally, Slashes Humanitarian Aid Today, the Republicans' 2027 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs funding bill - which forfeits American influence on the world stage, slashes humanitarian funding, and threatens women's health around the globe - passe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Introduces DNI Nominee Jay Clayton at Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today delivered the introduction for Director of National Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton at his nomination hearing in front of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Rounds first met Jay through his role on the Senate Banking Committee when Clayton was nominated and confirmed to be Chairman of the Securitie more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Celebrates Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Today, on the 61st anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA) being signed into law, U.S. Senate Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott celebrated the passage of the OAA Reauthorization Act, legislation to renew vital programs our nation's seniors rely on. Chairman Rick Scott said, "I am thrill more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Scott's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott's (R-S.C.) 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law, enacting the most comprehensive housing policy bill of this century. The landmark bipartisan, bicameral law reflects years of work to expand the American Dream by tackling the housing shortage at its source, rem more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 15, 2026: * * * Senate HELP Committee Votes to Approve Trump Nominees Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to approve four of President Trump's nominees at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Labor Relations Board, and National Endowment for the Humanities. "Getting these nominees in place is critical to delivering results for the Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Questions CDC, ASPR Nominees on America's Public Health Preparedness * Senator Marshall Questions HHS Nominees at Senate HELP Committee Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), questioned President Trump's nominees to lead two of the nation's top public health agencies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing. The witnesses included Sean Kaufman, M.P.H., nomi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Slams Trump's DOJ for Firing Lawfully Appointed and Highly Qualified U.S. Attorney for the Western District of WA * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA.), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement slamming the Trump Department of Justice for firing Roger Rogoff, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington state, shortly after he was legally appointed by federal more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to Restore Integrity of American Citizenship * Bill Follows SCOTUS' Disastrous Decision Upholding Unlimited Birthright Citizenship U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee of the Constitution, introduced the American Citizenship Act to protect American citizenship and rein in birthright citizenship abuse. This announcement follows the Supreme Court's decision dec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * Senator Warren Statement on June 2026 CPI United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement: "Inflation continues to be too high as families pay the price for Donald Trump's failed economic agenda. Annual inflation has kept real wages from growi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: ** * Senators Kim and Hirono Introduce Legislation to Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible Today, U.S. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Executive Board Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, introduced the Language Access for All Act to codify language access requirements for federal agencies and protect language access for the 25 million individuals in the United States with limited English proficienc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026, with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia: * * * Data: Virginians Have Had to Spend $1.8 Billion More for Gas Since Start of the Iran War As President Trump declares that the war with Iran has resumed, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are underscoring new data that shows the extent to which the president's war has driven up gas costs in Virginia and across the country. According to a new congressional report (https://w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton Statement on State Department Funding Vote and Massie Amendment * WASHINGTON DC - Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: "I will always vote in America's best interests. That's why I voted no on the FY 2026 State Department funding bill. I also voted no on Congressman Massie's amendment to it. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I know how important it is for the United States to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, issued the following news release: * * * NSRP in Action: Focused U.S. Strategy Confronts Communist Cuba's Exploitative Doctor Trafficking Full-year, enacted appropriations bills not only take the threat of partisan government shutdowns off the table, but they also implement results-driven measures that prioritize the safety, strength, and prosperity of the United States. T more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, issued the following floor remarks on July 15, 2026, during a debate on the fiscal 2027 funding bill: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chair, and let me just start expressing my extreme respect for my chairman, Mr. Diaz Balart, our subcommittee, and the staff. With that said, Mr. Chair, I rise today in opposition to the Republican Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Relate more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Responsibly Funding the America First Agenda Implementing an America First foreign policy agenda has bolstered freedom and security under the leadership of President Trump. At its core, an America First agenda strengthens national security while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. The FY27 National Securi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Todd Blanche Receives Outpouring of Support From Law Enforcement, Angel Families, Bipartisan DOJ Officials and Legal Organizations Ahead of Judiciary Committee Hearings More than 670,000 law enforcement officers, 300 angel families and 100 bipartisan DOJ officials are urging Congress to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General. - Major law enforcement organizations representing over  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Calls on President Trump to Ban Muslim Brotherhood and Prohibit Sharia Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) once again went to the Senate floor to talk about how Islamists have destroyed Europe and to warn about the looming threat this poisonous, murderous ideology poses to the United States. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville called on President Trump to ban the Muslim Brotherhood from the United States and to prohibi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency in Rx Pricing, Lower Health Care Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Judy Chu (CA-28), Summer Lee (PA-12) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the public disclosure of the White House's prescription drug pricing agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and subject those agreements to inde more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Eric Schmitt, Colleagues Launch Anti-Fraud Task Force, Send Letter Applauding Trump Administration Efforts, Offer Senate Support * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), along with seven of their Senate colleagues, recently announced the launch of a new Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force. The task force will examine fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs, identify vulnerabilities  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Vote Explainer: Massie Amendment to H.R. 8595 -- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement regarding his decision to vote in favor of Massie Amendment to H.R. 8595 - the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027. "Today I will vote in favor of an amendment to remove $3.3 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Kaine Lead 51 Colleagues Demanding Answers After Trump Quietly Strips Protections from Career Federal Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) are leading a congressional effort demanding answers from President Trump over the implementation of Schedule Policy/Career (Schedule P/C), a sweeping policy that strips civil service protections from thousands of career federal employee more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Votes "NO" on Blank Check for Iran War * President Trump's illegal war of choice in Iran has continued for 137 days 14 service members have tragically lost their lives Senator Reverend Warnock: "This President needs guardrails, not a blank check" Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA)released the following statement after voting "NO" on the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act for t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren: Crypto Legislation Heading to Senate Floor Must Prevent President Donald Trump from Profiting Off the Presidency New financial disclosures by the President he show made roughly $1.4 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures - more than double his total income in 2024 and more than any publicly traded U.S. crypto company earned last year - U.S. Senator Eliza more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Pass America First National Security Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8595, the Fiscal year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. "This legislation rejects the Washington presumption that nothing can be cut from the budget in order to fund our nation's priorities without inc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Grills Blanche During Nomination Hearing to Serve as Attorney General: "Todd Blanche works for Donald Trump. He does not work for the American people." * Welch pressed Trump's former personal attorney and Acting AG Todd Blanche on his conflicts of interest during tenure as Deputy AG WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, grilled Acting Attorney General (AG) and AG nominee Todd Blanche o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Heinrich, Schatz, Colleagues to Discuss Future of the Energy Workforce with Labor Leaders * Welch: "Now it's time to have an industrial policy that's good for workers, and good for America, and good for the economy." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, this week joined Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Res more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, issued the following opening remarks on July 15, 2026, at a hearing entitled "A New Beginning for Colombia": * * * On June 21st, the Colombian people chose a new President, ushering in what many hope will be a new dawn for that country. They placed their trust in someone who came from outside the traditional political elite, who built a new movement which had little connection to the old political structures and was  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Expands Investigation into Alleged Mismanagement of Federal Funding by Kennedy Center Leadership Amid Reports of Shoddy Work on Center's Reflecting Pool and Other Building Elements Whistleblower disclosures received by EPW Committee reveal Kennedy Center management consulted closely with the Trump White House to dole out no-bid contracts and wasted taxpayer mo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Wyden Statement on Federal Ruling on Trump Audit Immunity Deal Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after a federal judge barred Trump from using his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and subsequent settlement to claim extraordinary amnesty from investigations into the tax returns of himself, his family and their associated businesses. "To more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Kennedy, Oz on Newly Formed Healthcare Advisory Committee Several Members of the Committee Have Ties to Trump, Lack Necessary Healthcare Experience - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee and a senior member of the Senate Budget Committee, and Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Zinke Applauds USFWS Decision on Grizzly Bears * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke released the following statement applauding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's publication of a draft revision to the January 2025 4(d) rule that would give states greater flexibility to manage grizzly bears. "This announcement is a long time coming and very good news for many communities and the wildlife within the Yellowstone ecosystem and across  more PR