WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ***Video*** Senate Republicans Block Blumenthal Anti-Corruption Resolution That Would Force Trump To Stop Accepting Foreign Payments and Gifts * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today Senate Republicans blocked U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal's (D-CT) unanimous consent request to pass his resolution to stop President Donald Trump from accepting payments and gifts from foreign governments. Blumenthal's resolution would authorize the Senate to take l more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 70+ House Democrats Demand NPS Address Multimillion-Dollar Grant Backlog Delaying Trail Maintenance, Wildfire Prevention, and Critical Projects * Washington, D.C. - House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) led 70 House Democrats in demanding that the National Park Service (NPS) immediately address its reported backlog of 1,400 grant approvals, which has delayed more than $360 million more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * 70+ House Democrats Demand NPS Address Multimillion-Dollar Grant Backlog Delaying Trail Maintenance, Wildfire Prevention, and Critical Projects * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) and House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) led 70 House Democrats in demanding that the National Park Service (NPS) immediately address its reported backlog of 1,400 grant approvals, which has delayed more than $360 million in funding for critical  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Ahead of Senate Floor Action, Pressley, Gillen Urge Senators to Extend TPS for Haitians, Protect Haitian and American Lives Senate Bill Follows Successful House Passage of Pressley's Discharge Petition to Extend TPS for Haitians - Today, ahead of Senate floor action to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, alongside Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), urged Se more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Secures Win for Small Businesses, Condemns GOP Bill for Enabling Trump's War in Iran and Failing to Bring Down Costs * WASHINGTON, DC - TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) sharply criticized the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA) due to the inclusion of an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in discretionary defense spending, partisan riders, and continuation of expensive oversea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Statement on Republicans' Passage of Trump's Third Bad Budget * Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the Republicans' passage of Trump's Third Bad Budget: "Trump's latest bad budget runs up another $95 billion on America's credit card to pay for his illegal war of choice in Iran while doing nothing to lower costs, raise wages, meaningfully protect farmers, or make Americans safer. And, Republi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Sean G. Kaufman, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Health and Human Services for preparedness and response, from a July 15, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the Senate HELP Committee, it is an honor to appear before you today as you consider my nomination to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the United States Departme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Donald Blome, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of State for Near Eastern affairs, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Rosen, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the privilege of coming before you today as the President's nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. I have spent more than 30 years in the Fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing, Senator Murray Presses VA on Menopause Research, Slams Trump Admin for Pushing Cuts to VA Research Funding, Politicizing VA Grants * WATCH and READ : Senator Murray's opening remarks WATCH : Senator Murray's full questioning Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing on the future of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research-U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a former chair and senior membe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Bice Supports Continuing Resolution * Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Bice supported a continuing resolution to fund government through December 4, 2026. Importantly, this funding maintains Republican spending levels and priorities of the Trump Administration. Congresswoman Bice serves on the House Appropriations Committee, which successfully passed all twelve bills through regular order out of committee. Congresswoman Bice issued the f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ***Video*** Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Bicameral Forum on Trump Vanity Projects * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), delivered an opening statement at a public forum on Donald Trump's wasteful spending on his vanity projects throughout the nation's capital, including the White House ballroom, Lincoln Memorial Re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Introduces Bill Strengthening Social Security * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Social Security 2100 Act, legislation to increase Social Security benefits and make the critical system financially stable throughout the 21 st Century. As our nation's bedrock social insurance program, Social Security is the most important source of retirement income for 4 out of 5 seniors and provides vit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd's Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act Clears Committee and Heads to Senate Floor * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement after his Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act received bipartisan support and passed out of the committee. The bill is now headed to the Senate floor. "If we want to maintain America's glob more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Speaks Out Against Sable Offshore Provision in Defense Budget Bill * During last night's House of Representatives debate on the annual national defense policy bill, also known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) spoke out against the Hunt amendment, which would grant the federal government unprecedented access to California-owned public lands associated with the Santa Ynez Uni more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Calls On President To Once Again Extend Jones Act Waiver To Address Severe Risk Of Disruption Of Critical Energy Supplies To Hawaii Resulting From Ongoing Iran War * (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai'i-First) asked President Trump to grant another 60-day extension of the current waiver of the Jones Act, citing continued global shipping disruptions, constrained fuel supply chains and rising gasoline and energy costs in Hawai'i,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Erica Schwartz, President Trump's nominee to be director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from a July 15, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the Senate HELP Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. It is an honor to be considered for the role of Director of the Centers for Disease C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Meuser Releases Staff Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Report on Fraud and Scams, Holds Fireside Chat with Chairman Hill * Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released a final staff report on financial fraud and scams facing the American public. The report, entitled Fighting Back: A Policy Framework for Combating the Rise of Finan more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes in Favor of Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation authorizes funding for military capabilities, personnel policies, industrial-base reforms, and national security priorities needed to keep America safe. Afte more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Secures Legislative Solution to Halt EAMC Changes * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of War (DoW). Included in H.R. 8800, and secured by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), is legislative text (Sections 704-705) that establishes  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Legislation to Prevent Fraud in Government Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Blake Moore introduced legislation to prevent fraud in government programs and strengthen anti-fraud efforts. The Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026 provides federal investigators the personnel and technology needed to identify fraud, put a stop to it, and recover taxpayer dollars. This bill invests $28 billion in the Health Care Fraud an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Says Congress Shouldn't Give $70 Billion More for a Failed War in Iran While Trump Refuses to Pay Taxes on His Crypto Earnings * In a floor speech, tells Trump: "Bring your chips to the table." WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) went to the House floor this morning to make a speech condemning the Donald Trump-Pete Hegseth war against Iran and its exorbitant expense. In his remarks, he said in part: "Mr. Hegseth sai more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act * Bloated, irresponsible spending by Hegseth on an unnecessary war linked to a SAVE Trump voting bill WASHINGTON -Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today voted against the massive, $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, a major Trump priority. The measure passed on a vote of 21 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Celebrates $720,000 for Sewer Upgrades in Bellevue Borough * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that the Borough of Bellevue is receiving $720,000 for upgrades to their sewer infrastructure. This funding will pay for improvements to sanitary sewer infrastructure along Straw Avenue in Bellevue-an important move for public health and safety and the longevity of the wastewater system. "Strong, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Votes Against NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on his vote against the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "Today, I voted against giving Trump and Hegseth $1.15 trillion dollars to continue the cruel and illegal wars they have launched without authorization from Congress or the support of the American people, while my constituents and millions of peop more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Introduces the Bipartisan BRRRRT Act to Preserve the A-10 Mission and Protect U.S. Warfighters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) proudly introduced the bipartisan Bolstering Recognition, Resurgence, Retention, and Remembrance of the Thunderbolt (BRRRRT) Act, legislation aimed at preserving the A-10 Thunderbolt II mission. This legislation will ensure that warriors who serve on our front lines have the most  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Applauds House Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) applauded House passage of, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the annual legislation that sets national defense policy and authorizes funding for the United States military. "The first and foremost responsibility of the federal government is to provide for the common defen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jimmy Patronis Presents U.S. Navy Blue Angels With Presidential Coins * WASHINGTON, D.C.- On Friday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) presented members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels with Presidential Challenge Coins he received during his visit with President Donald J. Trump at the White House, where he presented the President a model Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet. "The Blue Angels represent the very best of America," said Congres more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds House Passage of Reconciliation Budget Resolution and Stop Insider Trading Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore joined his Republican colleagues in voting to pass the Budget Resolution for Reconciliation 3.0 - the SAVE and Protect America Act - and H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, two key measures advancing election integrity, government accountability, and President Trump's  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Supports Rebuilding America's Arsenal of Freedom with U.S. Production * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2027, H.R. 8800, authorizing federal funds for military upgrades and restoration, personnel policies, industrial base reforms, and national security priorities. "The cornerstone of America's military strength is our highly trained warfighters  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sam Liccardo Votes Against $1.15 Trillion for Trump's Department of War * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA) which would give the Department of War $1.15 trillion in discretionary spending. Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) voted against NDAA and released the following statement: "Handing Trump and Hegseth another $1.15 trillion for  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Defends Rock Island Arsenal Workforce, Opposes Amendment to Cut 200,000 Defense Jobs * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke on the House floor in opposition to Amendment #316 to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), warning that it could lead to the loss of 200,000 Department of Defense civilian jobs, including at places like the Roc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Statement on Her Present Vote on the Main Street Capital Access Act * Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney released the following statement after voting present on the Main Street Capital Access Act: " Out of an abundance of caution, I voted "present" last night on the Main Street Capital Access Act in order to recuse myself given a personal conflict of interest. At a time when more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Partisan FY 2027 Continuing Resolution * "Republicans have refused to negotiate FY 2027 spending in a bipartisan manner, instead advancing 12 partisan funding bills through the House Appropriations Committee. Only two of those partisan bills have even passed the House with the start of FY 2027 fast approaching. Having utterly failed to do that work through which Congress exercises and protects its Constitutional p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Republican Scheme to Disenfranchise Voters, Allow Insider Trading * "Members of Congress should never use their positions to enrich themselves, including through stock trading. These rules should apply to the White House too, especially given the President has made billions off the presidency! We need to tackle corruption, which is why I support meaningful proposals to strengthen rules against insider trading b more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Bill to Make the Ballot Box More Accessible New legislation would ensure voters have access to a polling location in their area for federal elections. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Polling Place Standards Act that would provide a minimum number of polling places for voters to cast a ballot in an election for Federal office and to ensure that such polling p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Schrier's Statement on Republican-led Insider Trading and Voter Suppression Scheme * "Today, Republicans in Congress pushed a vote on a sham bill that they say bans stock trading, but let me be clear: It does not. This bill allows members of Congress to continue owning and selling stocks. We desperately need to clean up corruption in the federal government. That's why I am a co-sponsor of the Restore Trust in Government Ac t, a bill more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Applauds House Passage of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that authorizes $1.15 trillion to strengthen America's national defense, support servicemembers, rebuild the defense industrial base, and advance President Trump's Peace Through Strength agend more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Secures Commitment from Trump Admin to Release PEPFAR Funds * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today voted to advance the nominations of Kari Lake to be Ambassador to Jamaica and Doug Mastriano to be Ambassador to Slovakia in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee after the administration gave him assurances that the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding that has already been appropriated by Congress will be obligated  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Urges Ambassador Greer to Push Mexico on Water Treaty Through USMCA Review Process * WASHINGTON - Today during the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on President Donald J. Trump's trade policy agenda with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) urged the Trump administration to push Mexico to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Blumenthal, Grassley, Durbin Bill to Lower Drug Costs Passes Senate Unanimously * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statements after their Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act, which would help lower drug prices by preventing bad actors in the pharmaceutical industry from deliberately abusing the patent system, passed the Senate unanimousl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Secures Commitment from Trump Administration to Support Her Legislation to Boost Tourism Between United States, Mexico, and Canada * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) questioned U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a Senate Finance Committee hearing about how the Trump Administration's policies are harming travel and tourism across the country. She also secured a commitment from him  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Statement on National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against the annual National Defense Authorization Act on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "I cannot support a bill to give Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth over a trillion dollars as they pursue reckless mil more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Statement on Republican Budget Bill * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after his vote against the Republican budget bill: "Republicans keep telling us we can't afford to lower the cost of healthcare, food, and housing. Yet they can magically find nearly $100 billion dollars of taxpayer dollars to fund Trump's Iran  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Statement on War Powers Resolution Vote * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in advance of a House vote on his War Powers Resolution, along with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), to disapprove of President Trump's war with Iran: "Americans are done with endless more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines to FERC: Reduce Red Tape, Build More Hydro and Natural Gas * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. They discussed the importance of streamlining the license and permitting processes for hydropower and natural gas. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on hydropower licensing reform: Daines: There's one source of e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines to USTR Greer: Repeal Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions, Protect Montana Mining Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. They discussed repealing the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions and the importance of countering Russian dumping of palladium and supporting Montana miners. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines and Greer discussed J more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Votes "No" on President Trump's Trillion-Dollar Defense Authorization Bill that Puts Partisanship over Protecting Americans * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2027, annual legislation that sets the Department of Defense's policies and authorizes annual expenditures. Her statement follows: "While t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio to Vote 'No' on Defense Bill Increasing Funding for Reckless Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. -After initially voting against the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House Armed Services Committee, Navy and Iraq War veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) will again vote 'no' on the NDAA in today's House Floor vote. The Pennsylvania Congressman's opposition stems from several issues, including a $1.15 trillion increase  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Education and Workforce Democratic Members Introduce Bills to Protect Workers from Wrongful Health Claim Denials Today, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and Committee on Education and Workforce Members Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Rep. Summer Lee (PA-12), introduced a series of bills des more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following written testimony by former U.S. Department of Justice Pardon Attorney Elizabeth G. Oyer from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche to be U.S. attorney general: * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide my testimony on the important matter of the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as the next Attorney General of the United States. I am one of the many care more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer on Senate Floor: Pass the Sanctioning Russia Act * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Sanctioning Russia Act, which she is an original cosponsor of. The legislation will impose mandatory sanctions on Russia's political leadership, financial institutions, and energy sector -putting economic pressure on Moscow to end Putin's w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzgerald Banking Reform Bills Included in House-Passed Main Street Capital Access Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act, comprehensive legislation to modernize the nation's banking regulatory framework to strengthen community banks. This legislation includes three bills introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05): the Bank Competition Modernization Act,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Following Warnock Effort, IRS Increases Mileage Reimbursement Rate * Last month, Senator Reverend Warnock urged the Internal Revenue Service to increase the standard mileage reimbursement rate and give a bigger tax deduction to Georgia's gig workers and independent contractors This adjustment benefits millions of independent contractors and gig workers who often drive thousands of miles a year for work The average gas price in Georgia is  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong Secures Three Amendments in House-passed National Defense Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that strengthens America's national defense, invests in our military installations, and delivers for the men and women who serve this nation. Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in support of the bill and successfully secured three amen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Grills Hegseth On Iran War Lies, Skyrocketing Costs * Gillibrand To Hegseth: "You Are Asking For Unlimited Money For Bombs When People Can't Feed Their Families" **Watch Her Questioning Here ** Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Appropriations, Intelligence, and Armed Services Committees, grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Trump administration's lies about Iran's nuclear capabil more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $750,000 HHS Grant to Support Local Opioid Response Programs * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc., based in Saltville, Virginia, a $750,000 grant. The funding supports local opioid response programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems operates numerous New Day Re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Votes in Favor of House FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2027 (NDAA). This legislation would authorize $1.15 trillion in discretionary defense spending, matching President Trump's presidential budget request. At its core, this NDAA focuses on reinvigorating America's more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Leads Historic Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing to Review the Supreme Court's Budget Request * The hearing takes place amid increased security threats against Supreme Court Justices WASHINGTON -On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), led the Subcommittee's third and final hearing for Fiscal Year 2027. Justic more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Requests Additional Disaster Relief Funds for Missouri Following 2025 Tornadoes * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) requested that the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development fully fund the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program to provide much-needed relief to Missourians. This program can provide additional, flexible resources for long-term rehabilitation more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Demands Answers from Trump Admin on U.S. Park Police Vehicle Pursuit Policy After Killing of Nolberto Armando Sanabria Meza * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and U.S Park Chief of Police Scott Brecht demanding answers and transparency about the U.S. Park Police's n more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Heinrich Demands Answers from Trump Admin on U.S. Park Police Vehicle Pursuit Policy After Killing of Nolberto Armando Sanabria Meza Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and U.S Park Chief of Police Scott Br more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Presses Top Trump Administration Officials on Strategy to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Lower Energy Costs, & Provide Relief for American Producers and Farmers * VIDEO HERE WASHINGTON - This week, at a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to review President Trump's supplemental budget request, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) pressed top Trump administration officials on the need for a strategy to reopen the Strait of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich: Trump Admin's War on Renewables is Raising Families' Energy Costs as Demand Surges * WASHINGTON - Today, during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, criticized the Trump administration's efforts to block renewable energy projects that could increase electricity costs more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Heinrich: Trump Admin's War on Renewables is Raising Families' Energy Costs as Demand Surges Today, during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, criticized the Trump administration's efforts to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Hern Applauds Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY27 NDAA strengthens America's national defense by revitalizing the defense industrial base, improving quality of life for servicemembers and their families, and investing in the production and acquisition of key capabilities needed t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Highway Robbery! Ernst Audits Discover Transportation Funds Paying for Empty Offices * WASHINGTON - Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the findings of two separate reviews, showing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars intended for transportation are instead being wasted on underutilized offices for bureaucrats around the country. A staggering 89% of 189 buildings used by the Department of Transportation (DOT) are underutilized,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * House Adopts Burlison Amendment Establishing UAP Disclosure Framework * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House today adopted Congressman Eric Burlison's (MO-07) Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act as an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. If enacted, the amendment would establish a statutory framework for preserving, reviewing, and publicly disclosing unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) records. It would c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Markup of the Budget Resolution to Unlock Reconciliation Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks for the consideration of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 to unlock the reconciliation process. Remarks as delivered: "After four years of lawlessness, incompetence, and what I think most more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Huffman and Heinrich Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Fast-Track of Pro-Oil Rule for Alaska's Western Arctic Today, Ranking Members Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum demanding answers about the Department of the Interior's effort to fast-track an oil industry-backed rule that would weaken environmen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Arrington Budget Resolution to Support our Troops and Secure our Elections * Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res.113, advancing the reconciliation process to support our troops, secure our elections, and strengthen our food supply. House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement: "I am humbled by the steadfast unity and unwavering determination from House Republi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Are Rebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom * WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. "The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act will ensure America maintains the most lethal, most dynamic, most capable fighting force in the world. This year's NDAA builds on key investments in the Working Families Tax Cuts as  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027: "Hardworking civilian federal employees at the Defense Department are no less deserving of an annual raise than their compatriots in uniform. Oftentimes, civilian and military personnel work side by side doi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Political Will is the Answer, Not Weakening the Congress of the United States * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, questioned U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK), U.S. Representative Tom McClintock (CA-05), and Former Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young during the House Appropriations Full Co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE REVIEW TRUMP SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURE, DEFENSE * Senate Appropriations Committee Assesses $11.1B Request for Ag Assistance, $70B for Defense Readiness VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Agriculture Secretary Rollins About Continued Assistance Payments for Farmers. VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth on Supplemental Funding Request and FY2027 Shipbuilding Budget. WASH more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins National Report on Newsmax to Discuss Iran and the SAVE America Act * Washington -Today, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined National Report on Newsmax to discuss the latest in Iran and the SAVE America Act. *Click the photo above or here to watch* Partial Transcript Hagerty on Iran: [President Donald Trump] has been completel more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Steil Joins Mornings with Maria to Discuss Congressional Stock Trading and Reconciliation 3.0. This morning, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Mornings with Maria to discuss the Stop Insider Trading Act, which is headed to the House floor for a vote next week, as well as House Republican efforts to attach the SAVE America Act to Reconciliation 3.0.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Scott Hosts Event on Impact of Dismantling ED on Adult Education, TRIO Programs Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) hosted a rogue event on the impact of the Trump administration's decision to transfer Adult Education and Family Literacy programs from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Labor (DOL), warning that the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: ON HOUSE FLOOR, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST "RECKLESS, COSTLY" WAR IN IRAN, REFUSES TO GIVE PETE HEGSETH A $1.5 TRILLION BLANK CHECK * On House Floor, Congressman Pat Ryan Speaks Out Against "Reckless, Costly" War in Iran, Refuses to Give Pete Hegseth a $1.5 Trillion Blank Check Congressman Ryan - an Iraq war combat veteran and the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress - spoke on the House floor in opposit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Simon Calls Out Republicans' Misguided Priorities During Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee Task Force Hearing on "The Future of DEI in Law School Accreditation and the Legal Profession" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the House Oversight Committee's Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in law school more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Speaks on the House Floor in Support of FY27 NDAA * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Click here or above to watch Rep. Jackson's full remarks. Rep. Ronny Jackson's remarks as prepared: I rise today in support of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Weber Pens Op-Ed Highlighting the Need for Honest, Reliable Packaging Claims * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- In a new op-ed in 535 News, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) made the case for passing the bipartisan PACK Act to bring greater clarity and consistency to packaging claims nationwide. Rep. Weber detailed how conflicting state labeling requirements create confusion for families and higher costs for businesses, emphasizing the need for honest, r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Vote Against Increasing the Pentagon Budget * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting 'NO' on the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would provide $1.15 trillion to the military -an increase of $260 billion from FY2026, as Congressional Republicans are also separately planning to pass a partisan reconciliation bill to spend a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Dingell, CPC Members Host Universal Healthcare Shadow Hearing * Full video of the hearing can be watched HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) today hosted a shadow hearing on Medicare for All, led by Chair Emerita Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), the lead sponsors of the Medicare for All Act of 2025. During the hearing, CPC Members and witnesses discussed the tran more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Statement on Republicans' America Last Budget * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement after voting against the budget framework for a third reconciliation package: "Gas is still $6 per gallon in California. The cost of groceries continues to rise. Eight million Americans have lost health care because of Republican cuts. An estimated $100 billion has already been spent  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes for FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, votes for service member pay raise * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive package of legislation to support the U.S. military and its service members. "President Trump and congressional Republicans have promised to restore greatness to America's military, and this year's NDAA does j more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Compares Trump's Billion-Dollar Vanity Projects to Dictators, Contrasts Spending with Cuts for Working Families * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) yesterday opened his questioning in a Democratic shadow hearing on President Donald Trump's billion-dollar vanity projects by comparing the President's self-promotional initiatives to those of authoritarian rulers, then questioning witnesses about democratic backs more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Keith E. Sonderling, President Trump's nominee to be Labor secretary, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Senators Scott and Moody, for your introduction. Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the Committee, it is an honor to once again appear before you for the third time, this time, as President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor. Every member of this Committee can agree on o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Opposes Defense Bill that Fails to End Illegal War in Iran and Advances MAGA Culture War Agenda * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), after House Republicans refused to consider amendments to rein in Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's abuses of power at the Pentagon, including their illegal war in Iran. On the House floor, Republicans also adde more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Opposes Republican Funding Bill that Boosts Trump's Border Patrol * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against a House Republican "Continuing Resolution" that would allow the Trump Administration to transfer additional funding to the agents that are carrying out President Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. "In the midst of an affordability crisis where people are struggling to make ends meet, where the price of g more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes Against Republican Budget that Funds Illegal Iran War * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against House Republicans' budget resolution, which includes $73 billion to fund Trump's illegal war in Iran, and $10 billion to advance the so-called "SAVE America Act," which would make it harder for millions of women, people of color, students, and active-duty troops to cast their ballots-the worst voting restric more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, Blumenthal Introduce Bill Strengthening Social Security * Washington, D.C. - House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Social Security 2100 Act, legislation to increase Social Security benefits and make the critical system financially stable throughout the 21st Century. As our nation's bedrock social insurance program, Social Security is the most impor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lawmakers to Trump & FCC: Stop Attacks on Press & Effort to Silence Local ABC TV Station KGO * San Francisco, CA - As the Trump Administration continues to attack the freedom of the press, Rep. Kevin Mullin led the Bay Area's congressional delegation in criticizing the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) threat to silence local news affiliate KGO-TV (ABC7) by calling for an early renewal of its broadcast license. Warning that the early r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: "REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN'T FEED THE POOR" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to using taxpayer dollars to meet the needs of the American people over increasing funding for Operat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: "REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN'T FEED THE POOR" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to using taxpayer dollars to meet the needs of the American people over increasing funding for Operation Epic Failure in the Mi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump's Attempt to Undermine Confidence in U.S. Elections * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's attempt to undermine free and fair elections in his address to the nation: "Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. He's still selling the same lies that led to a violent insurrection five years ago. He would rather relitigate the 2020 election than a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Merkley, Massie, Khanna, Leger Fernandez Introduce the Epstein Files Transparency Act II * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, legislation that gives standing to state attorneys general, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators, and members of Congress to challenge the Department of Justice (DOJ) in court for the DOJ's failure to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Warren, Wyden, Baldwin, Whitehouse Press Social Security Commissioner Bisignano on Misleading, Partisan Email Sent to Social Security Beneficiaries Unsolicited email from Social Security Administration misused government resources to praise President Trump, spread misleading information to Social Security recipients "(F)ew presidents have done more than President Trump to damage Social Security -yet in an Orwellian twist, you are misusi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Decries Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal: "Irresponsible and Dangerous" * Senator Rubio was against Saudi nuclear deal before Secretary Rubio was for it Washington (July 22, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, today released the following statement on Trump's deal with Saudi Arabia that would open the door to providing the Kingdom with the most sensitive nu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Blunt Rochester Lead Senate Democrats in Seeking to Pass House Bill Designating Haiti for Temporary Protected Status * Watch: Senators Markey, colleagues urge Senate to designate Haiti for TPS Washington (July 22, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today led Senate Democrats on the Senate Floor in seeking to pass the House bill that would designate Haiti for Temporary Protected S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * McIver Introduces Bill to Strengthen Small Business Development Centers Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2026. The bill will make sure entrepreneurs and small business owners have access to tools that make starting and strengthening their businesses possible. Specifically, the bill would reauthorize the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Pro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Kamlager-Dove: Congress Must Ensure Safety, Well-Being of Children Seeking Asylum * Lawmakers lead bicameral bill to protect migrant children in United States' care Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) led a bicameral effort to establish strong federal safeguards for unaccompanied and accompanied children throughout every stage of our immigration system. The Chi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer Celebrates Passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act in the House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Congressional Hypersonics Caucus, applauded passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House of Representatives. " My Republican colleagues and I are proud of our collaboration with Pre more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Troops and Their Families * Today, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA) to strengthen and support America's military. This bipartisan bill authorizes spending for national defense, delivers a pay raise for servicemembers, rebuilds America's defense industrial base, and strengthens deterrence capabilities against Ch more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * My Statement on H.R.8800, The 2027 National Defense Authorization Act * Just a few years ago, the idea of voting against the National Defense Authorization Act would have been nearly unfathomable to me. For more than six decades, Congress understood that our national defense demanded serious, sober and bipartisan work. It still does. Even as Congress grew more divided, members of both parties tried to keep the NDAA focused on protecting ou more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Joins Pueblo Governors to Push for Permanent Protections for Chaco Canyon * N.M. Delegation's push occurs during a 14-day public comment period set by the Trump administration in their effort to fully revoke a 20-year mineral withdrawal that has protected public lands within Chaco Canyon VIDEO HERE WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger F more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Responds to Trump Administration Actions to Undo Chaco Canyon Protections * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following statement in response to the news that the Trump administration is proposing to fully revoke a 20-year mineral withdrawal that has protected  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Urges Trump Admin to Extend Comment Period for Chaco Canyon Protection, Calls for Genuine Tribal Consultation, Invites Burgum to Visit Chaco Canyon Before Taking Further Action * WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), member of the U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * N.M. Delegation Urges Trump Admin to Extend Comment Period for Chaco Canyon Protection, Calls for Genuine Tribal Consultation, Invites Burgum to Visit Chaco Canyon Before Taking Further Action This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray LujAn (D-N.M.), and U.S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Opening Statement at Oversight Markup * (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With just days to go before Republicans skip town for more than a month, they're using what time they have left jamming the House with a partisan budget and messaging bills. This is the third markup this Committee has held in a month, and you still won't find a single bill that will bring relief to families struggling under the weight of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Newhouse Votes to Support Our Warfighters, Maintain Peace Through Strength * Press Release : July 22, 2026 Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation passed by a vote of 216-212. " In order to achieve peace through strength, we must revitalize o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Omar, Pocan, Co-Chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slam Trump's Immoral Defense Budget * WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "Today, we voted NO on the National Defense Authorization Act because Congress cannot continue to write blank checks for endless wars. While m more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Murray Slam Republicans for Gimmick Resolution on Canadian Wildfires, Demands Trump Apologize to Canada * Murray: "Maybe my colleagues across the aisle don't realize this, but Canadian firefighters cross that border to help us fight our wildfires right here-all the time. And guess what? Our firefighters do the exact same when they are able... In fact, for the information of all Senators, a firefighter actually just passed away,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * On WJR, Haley Stevens Rips Trump's Iran War: "We're paying the price as Michiganders" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an interview with WJR's Kevin Dietz, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens blasted President Donald Trump's handling of the war with Iran, accusing the administration of dragging the United States into another Middle East conflict without congressional approval, without briefing lawmakers, and without a clear strategy. Listen to what Mi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Blasts Trump Administration for Leaving Disaster Survivors Behind * WATCH : Padilla: "Disasters do not distinguish between red states and blue states - and when it comes to disaster aid, neither should Congress" WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) testified at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to raise concerns over President Trump's recent supplemental funding request that did not include disaster aid more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Tri-Caucus in Introducing Sweeping Health Equity Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), along with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Representatives Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02), and Grace Meng (D-N.Y.-06) announced the reintroduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2026, bicameral legislation that would address health disparities a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Kim Introduce "MediKids" to Guarantee Healthcare for Every Child in America * WASHINGTON, D.C. -As millions of children remain uninsured or underinsured and Congressional Republicans advance deep cuts to Medicaid, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the MediKids Act, legislation that would guarantee every child in America access to comprehensive healthcare regardless of their family's income, immigrati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Whitehouse, Booker, Blumenthal Push Supreme Court Term Limits Bill to Restore Americans' Trust in the Court * The Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act would ensure a new justice takes the bench every two years and would establish 18-year terms for participating in the Supreme Court's full docket of cases WASHINGTON, D.C. -As Americans' approval of the Supreme Court nears a historic low, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Peters Presses Defense Secretary Hegseth on Iran War as Pentagon Requests Additional $70 Billion Defense Department Funding Request Comes Amid the Trump Administration's Shifting Military Goals and Lack of Clear Winning Strategy - Following the Department of Defense's request for an additional nearly $70 billion for the ongoing war in Iran, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on his failure to exec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Secures Big Wins in Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) secured major wins in the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House today. The NDAA is the legislative vehicle that authorizes policies, programs, and spending for the Department of War. As a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, fighter pilot with nearly two decades of experience, and retired Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Grills U.S. Forest Service Chief Over Reorganization as Wildfire Season Rages * Click here to watch Rep. Salinas' full opening remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06) of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. pressed Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service Chief. She questioned him about President Trump's plans to reor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Huffman Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Fast-Track of Pro-Oil Rule for Alaska's Western Arctic Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Questions Hegseth on DOD Iran War & Notes That DOD Has Plenty of Money but Lacks Right Priorities, Strategy, & Civilian Leadership * WATCH: Video of Sen. Reed at Appropriations Committee hearing WASHINGTON, DC - Noting that President Trump rushed the nation into an unauthorized war with Iran; failed to plan for the most obvious contingencies; and has yet to achieve any of the objectives used as a pre-text for war, U.S. Senator Jack Reed ( more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following Government Spending Bill Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement regarding her vote against the government spending bill, known as the Continuing Resolution. "Oregonians are struggling with the affordability crisis, and Trump's illegal war of choice with Iran is only making it worse. Despite this, House Republicans voted to give more funding t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BEATTY TESTIFIES AT JOINT OVERSIGHT SHADOW HEARING ON TRUMP'S UNLAWFUL KENNEDY CENTER TAKEOVER AND COSTLY VANITY PROJECTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) today testified before a joint Democratic oversight shadow hearing hosted by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, detailing her successful lawsuit against President Donald Trump's unlawful attempt  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Votes No on FY2027 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, which passed the House by a vote of 216-212. Rep. Chu released the following statement: "This year's NDAA gives President Trump a $1.15 trillion blank check to continue his illegal, destabilizing, and deeply unpopular war in Iran, while once again asking working families to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Votes No on NDAA That Props up Right-Wing Culture Wars and Requests $1.15 Trillion Blank Check * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31), released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act: "For over 60 years, the NDAA has been a bipartisan collaboration. Both parties have come together to support our nation's most valuable asset, our servicemembers," said Rep. Cisner more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Statement Ahead of Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement ahead of her vote against the Republican-led National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "While I appreciate that there are many important provisions in this legislation that I wholeheartedly support, like a pay raise for our troops and expanded support for military families,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, House Democrats Demand the Trump Administration Abandon Illegal Plans to Dismantle Civil Rights and Special Education Offices * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined eighty-five House Democrats calling on the Department of Education to immediately abandon its plan to transfer the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Statement on House Passage of Additional Funding for Iran War and the National Defense Authorization Act * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed bills today to spend an additional $73 billion for the war in Iran, and to allocate an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in funding for the Department of Defense. Trump's SAVE America Act was also  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Opposes Republicans' Bloated Defense Budget, Trump's Iran War * Washington, D.C. - Instead of helping families here at home, Republicans want to spend billions more in taxpayer dollars on Trump's illegal and unpopular war with Iran, further balloon the national debt, and make it harder for Americans to vote - that's why I voted NO on the National Defense Authorization Act. I refuse to give President Trump a blank check to continue  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters Statement on FY27 NDAA * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which would arm the Department of Defense with $1.15 trillion next year. "Just this week, Secretary Hegseth said that we've spent over $37 billion on President Trump's war-of-choice in Iran. But I'd say it's cost us more than that:  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Votes Against House Republicans' Partisan Defense Authorization Bill * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted against House Republicans' Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after Republicans loaded the traditionally bipartisan legislation with partisan provisions unrelated to America's national security, including voter suppression legislation, while dramatically increasing discretionary nat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Slams Republican Budget Scheme That Adds Billions to Deficit for Trump's War and Voter Suppression Efforts While Ignoring Rising Costs for Ohio Families Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against Republicans' $95 billion budget resolution that sets up more funding for President Trump's deadly and unpopular war with Iran, adds billions to the national deficit without offsets, and advances Republicans more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Applauds U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Passage of His Bills to Unleash the Next Era of American Aviation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement following the advancement of the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act and the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: "I applaud t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Votes Against Wasteful Budget Reconciliation Resolution * July 22, 2026 Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, voted against a bad Republican budget bill (H. Con. Res. 113) that would use taxpayer dollars to pay for the Trump administration's mistakes abroad while also investing in new ways to disenfranchise voters. The budget resolution would funnel another $73 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Issues Statement on National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following the House of Representatives' vote on the National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 (NDAA). "The National Defense Authorization Act has long been a bipartisan process that prioritizes our national security and the health and safety of service members. That is why I voted more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Dave Min and Suhas Subramanyam Introduce Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2026 * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Dave Min (CA-47), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus' Fighting Corruption Task Force, and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), both members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, introduced the Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2026, legislation to bring greater trans more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Bonamici, Omar and Correa Introduce the Right to Learn Act * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), alongside Representatives Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced the Right to Learn Act, legislation designed to provide resources and support for students, families, and school communities impacted by immigration enforcement actions. The Right to Learn Act will e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Leaders Mangle Bipartisan Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congress Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the House passed the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. After Republican leaders allowed partisan poison pill amendments to be added to the NDAA, Courtney voted "no" on initial House-passage of the FY27 NDAA. To watch Courtne more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen to Oppose Trump TSA Administrator Nominee Following Failure to Directly Answer Questions on Cooperation with ICE * Last Week, Senator Rosen Pledged Not To Vote To Confirm David Cummins As TSA Administrator Unless Her Questions On TSA's Cooperation With ICE Were Answered WASHINGTON, DC - Ahead of a confirmation vote, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is announcing she will vote against the nomination of David Cummins to be the next Administrator more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Delivers Remarks Supporting Supplemental Funding Request at Appropriations Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) delivered testimony in support of the President's supplemental funding request of $87.6 billion for national defense and agricultural aid. Rounds spoke as part of a member panel at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. "In South Dakota, farming and ranching is more than a job, it's more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Are Delivering Results While Democrats Continue to Obstruct * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today on the House floor, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) contrasted House Republicans' record of lowering costs, strengthening border security, combatting fraud, and advancing election integrity with Democrats' continued opposition to those priorities. Leader Scalise also pointed to recent reports that New Jersey identified mor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz Condemns State Department's Delays In Providing Global Health Funding * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Ranking Member of the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations subcommittee, criticized the Trump State Department for not providing global health funding appropriated by Congress to entities like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Global Fund. Speaking on the Senate floor, Schatz condemned the State Department for n more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz Presses Secretary Hegseth On Failure To Achieve Trump's Iran War Goals * WASHINGTON - During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on a supplemental budget request, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Trump administration's failure to meet the goals it set out at the beginning of the war in Iran, including regime change and destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities. "I go back to the original more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Takano Fight Trump Administration Weaponization of Higher Education Accreditation Process with New Bill * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif.-39) are unveiling new legislation to safeguard the United States' higher education accreditation process from the Trump administration's regulations that, if finalized, would make it easier for educational institutions to escape accoun more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against Partisan Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. "The NDAA should be a bipartisan effort to address national security threats and support our service members. The House Armed Services Committee advanced a strong bill that includes more than $60 billion for shipbuilding, including more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * NEW DATA: Families Have Had to Spend $3,500+ More on Everyday Essentials Under President Trump New State and Congressional District Fact Sheets on Rising Costs Under Trump - American families have had to spend $3,500+ more since President Trump took office last year, per new data released today by the Joint Economic Committee - Minority. The new data include national, state-b more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Named Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) was named chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget by the Republican Conference. Today, the senator released the following statement: "I'm stepping into this role following the tragic death of my friend and colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham. He was a true American patriot, and he will be sorely missed. " more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 21, 2026: * * * Warren Statement Ahead of House Vote on Big Bank Deregulatory Bill "While American families struggle to afford everyday expenses, House Republicans are advancing a key pillar of President Trump's Wall Street First Agenda. The Main Street Capital Access Act is a massive giveaway to Wall Street masquerading as a community bank relief bill. The bill woul more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Cantwell's 'Hurricane Hunter' Bill To Gather Better Storm Data For Coastal Communities * 07.22.26 Bill would codify NOAA's Hurricane Hunter mission in federal law & authorize $2.5 billion for acquisition of up to nine aircraft; Hurricane Hunter aircraft gather crucial data about atmospheric rivers, like the system that dumped 5 trillion gallons of rain in WA last December; More Hurricane Hunters mean bette more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a July 17, 2026, confirmation hearing for Francis Brooke be deputy secretary, Erin Browne to be under secretary, and Sriprakash Kothari and George McMaster to be assistant secretaries of the Treasury: * * * "Thank you to our nominees, Mr. Brooke, Ms. Browne, Dr. Kothari and Mr. McMaster for being here today. "Congratulations on your nominations and thank you for your willingness to serve. "This is an important and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing for Francis Brooke be deputy secretary, Erin Browne to be under secretary, and Sriprakash Kothari and George McMaster to be assistant secretaries of the Treasury: * * * The Finance Committee returns this morning to consider a slew of unqualified Trump nominees. All four of today's nominees have been chosen to serve at the Treasury Department. The epicenter of Donald Trump's cor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on State of Iran War, Refuses to Write Trump a Blank Check to Fund Iran War Today--at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on President Trump's supplemental funding request for the Iran war, more Pentagon funding, and other requests--U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, grilled Defense Secretary Pe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Outlines How Trump Administration Has Undercut VA Research, Vows to Reject Budget Cuts * WATCH : Senator Murray's full opening remarks Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing on the future of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research-U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a former chair and senior member of SVAC, delivered the following opening remarks. Senator Murray's remarks, as delive more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 22, 2026: * * * Senator Warren Statement on New Text of the Clarity Act Banking Committee Minority Staff Release Analysis Illustrating How Crypto Bill Riddled With Massive Loopholes Does Nothing to Prevent Trump From Making His Next $1.4 Billion in Crypto Profits - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Aff more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Dan Sullivan, Tommy Tuberville Introduce Bill to Create Secretary of the Coast Guard Position * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senators Rick Scott, Dan Sullivan, and Tommy Tuberville introduced the Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act. This bill would create a Secretary of the U.S. Coast Guard, mirroring a position across all other branches of the U.S Armed Forces. Currently, the Coast Guard lacks a dedicated civilian leadership  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues released the following testimony by Michael Kozak, senior official of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "The National Security Strategy and the Western Hemisphere": * * * Chairman Curtis, Ranking Member Kaine, distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify befo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Replenishing Funding for Vital National Security Sectors Supporting our farmers, strengthening our military, and protecting the integrity of our elections are essential to keeping America safe, secure, and prosperous. Yet time and again, Democrats have been willing to hold these priorities hostage to advance their radi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Opposes GOP Bill to Protect Trump's Stock Trading, Suppress Voting Rights * Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of House Democratic Leadership, voted against a partisan measure combining H.R. 7008, the so-called Stop Insider Trading Act, with H.R. 9368, the Voter ID Act, a provision carved out of the broader SAVE America Act. Despite Republican claims, H.R. 7008 is not a stock trading ban. It would let Members keep owni more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Opposes Additional Funding for War in Iran, Speaks on House Floor * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke on the House Floor against the nearly $100 billion request by the Trump administration for the war in Iran. Video of her remarks can be found here, and a transcript can be found below: Congresswoman Escobar: Thank you, Mr. Ranking Member [Brendan Boyle]. And thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Daniel Perez, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman McCormic, Ranking Member Rosen, and distinguished Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, it is an honor to appear before you today, and I am grateful for your time and your service to this nation. I am deeply honored that President Trump has nominated me to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Fe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Christopher Anderson, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member, and distinguished Members of the Committee, it is an honor to appear before you today. I am grateful to President Trump and Secretary Rubio for their trust in nominating me to serve as United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia. I need to start off with a big thank you t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Laurence J. Socha, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Gambia, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Rosen, and distinguished Members of the Committee, I am grateful to appear before you today. I am deeply honored by President Trump's nomination and the confidence of Secretary Rubio to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia. If confirmed, I pledge to advanc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Douglas Mastriano, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Rosen and distinguished Members of the Committee, it is a tremendous honor to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to be the United States Ambassador to Slovakia. I am deeply humbled by the President's confidence in me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to earn you more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Grills SBA on How Trump's New 50% Tariffs on Canada Will Affect Small Businesses * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after President Trump announced a new 50% tariff on Canadian imports, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03), a member of the House Small Business Committee, confronted Small Business Administration (SBA) Associate Administrator Paul Fitzpatrick on how these new sweeping tariffs will impact American small busin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Watson Coleman Votes to Reject Partisan National Defense Authorization Act * July 22, 2026 Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Today I voted against a defense authorization bill that once again puts partisan politics ahead of our national security. During full committee markup, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Watson Coleman Votes to Reject Sham Stock Trading Bill * July 22, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted to reject a Speaker Johnson-endorsed measure that purported to ban members of Congress from trading stocks but in fact failed to address insider trading. The so-called "Stop Insider Trading Act," which has been promoted as a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, fails to actually end the ownership or more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * WAYS AND MEANS REPUBLICANS BLOCK SCHNEIDER-LED AMENDMENT TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR POLITICAL INTERFERENCE IN TAX AUDITS AND INVESTIGATIONS * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, during a House Ways and Means Committee markup, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced an amendment to protect taxpayer privacy by increasing penalties for violations of Section 7217 of the Internal Revenue Code. Following the Charles Littlejohn leak of Donald Trump's tax r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Pass FY27 NDAA - Advancing President Trumps Peace Through Strength Agenda * Washington, D.C. - Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 8800, the FY 27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that strengthens America's military, supports our servicemembers, and restores military readiness. "Today, I voted to pass the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act to ensure America's mili more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Questions Trade Rep on Tariffs and Trade War Chaos: "People just don't know what to count on. It's hurting us badly." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today questioned U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer on the Trump Administration's reckless trade war and tariff policies, which have arbitrarily hurt Vermont small businesses, farmers, and families. In the hearing, Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Shares New Data Showing Families in Vermont Have Been Forced to Pay $3,700+ More Because of Trump's Reckless Economic Policies * WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) shows Vermont households have been forced to spend at least $3,700 more on everyday essentials because of the Trump Administration's reckless economic policies. Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee, under the leadership of Ranking Member Mag more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Banks Leads The Citizenship Act of 2026 Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Citizenship Act of 2026, drawing national attention for his effort to codify President Trump's Executive Order and end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens and birth tourists. The legislation responds to President Trump's call for Congress to act following the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara, affirms Cong more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse & Reed Push to Get Graham's Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill to Trump's Desk * Washington, D.C. -When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022, he envisioned a quick and easy military operation. Nearly four and half years later, the conflict has turned into a military, economic, and human disaster for Russia. But the Russian war machine continues to be fueled by high oil and gas pric more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Booker, Blumenthal, Padilla Reintroduce Supreme Court Term Limits Bill to Restore Americans' Trust in the Court * Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act ensures new justices take the bench every two years, establishes 18-year terms in which justices participate in the Court's full docket of cases Washington, D.C. - As Americans' approval of the Supreme Court nears a historic low, U.S. Senators Sheldon White more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement Approximately 4 Million Citizens are Denied Voting Rights in Federal Elections due to Criminal Convictions -  Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) reintroduced the Inclusive Democracy Act, legislation that would end felony disenfranchisement in federal elections and guarantee  more PR