MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 22 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Day 1: Alabama bringing energy to Farnborough International Airshow LONDON, England - The Farnborough International Airshow kicked off Monday and Alabama is stepping up its presence and energy level at the biennial aviation and defense showcase. The state's delegation, led by Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair and Liz Filmore, Governor Kay Ivey's chief of staff, includes dozens of local officials, workforce and education leaders, econ 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 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Secures Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base for the Third Consecutive Year * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a record $160 million investment for Dyess Air Force Base - $40 million more than last year's record funding and the third consecutive year Arrington has sec 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 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Servicemembers, and Confront Global Threats * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted today in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, legislation that strengthens America's military, supports servicemembers and their families, and ensures the United States is prepared to confront growing threats around the world. The legislation delivers a 5% to 7% pay rai more PR

LONDON, England, July 22 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following speech: * * * Foreign Secretary's remarks at ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila * Thank you so much Foreign Minister Trung and can I thank you first of all for your warm welcome today and for Vietnam's excellent support as our country coordinator over the past year, we are extremely grateful to you. And thank you to Secretary Lazaro and the Philippines for their leadership as ASEAN Chair and I want to thank all of the distingu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls on Senate to Support Iran War Powers Resolution After Trump Threatens Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Senate to support the Iran War Powers Act after President Trump threatened to prolong and escalate the illegal war with Iran by bombing civilian infrastructure. In a Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Strongly Condemns House Passage of FY2027 NDAA, Calls on Senate to Remove US-Israel Merger Provision The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), warning that the legislation advances unprecedented military spending while furthe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Capitol Hill Report, 7-22-26 * Audio from this afternoon's call is available HERE. Topics include: Iran, the 2020 election, the Save Our Bacon Act, tariffs, the Iowa gubernatorial race and Grassley's 99 county meetings. *** Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-7-22-26 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 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor Opposes Blank Check for Iran War in Extreme Defense Spending Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the extreme fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill: "The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) typically is a bipartisan commitment to our armed forces and the men and women who defend our country. Unfortunately, extreme politicians in Washington hijacked this critical legislation wit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 22, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe: * * * Sea Drones and the Limits of Military Magic The increased focus on drones can assist militaries in many ways, but this technology is far from a panacea. - On July 12, three explosives-laden Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) motored into an enemy port, maneuvered past whatever defenses may have been in place, and blew up a drydock cradling a submarine undergoing maintenance. If  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Republicans are choosing a war over healthcare for the American people. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle held a press conference calling out Republicans' budget bill for bankrolling Trump's reckless war with Iran and failing to lower costs for working families. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transc 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. 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. 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 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. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman McCormick Helps Pass FY27 NDAA, Secures Key Georgia Priorities * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 ( H.R. 8800 ), passing it out of the House of Representatives this afternoon in a XXX-XXX vote. The annual defense bill authorizes funding, policies, and priorities to strengthen America's military, support servicemembers and t 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. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Strengthen America's Military Through FY27 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that ensures America's military readiness and sets defense policy for the coming year. The FY27 NDAA authorizes funds to revitalize our defense industrial base, accelerate next generation techn more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Votes to Strengthen Our Nation's Defense Capabilities * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes funding for all discretionary military programs and activities, including personnel, operations, maintenance, procurement, research, and development. "At a time of growing  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Hoyle Votes No on the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act * Cites lack of transparency, oversight and accountability for Department of Defense Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Hoyle voted against H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027. This year's NDAA authorizes more than $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon. Rep. Hoyle released the following statement about today's vote: "I v 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 -- 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 23 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving Emily Harding, director of the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program and vice president of the CSIS Defense and Security Department: * * * What Do the Election Security Documents Say About Chinese Interference in U.S. Elections? Introduction The Trump administration on Thursday, July 16, released intelligence products and other documents about possible foreign interference in the 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

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * DEJA VU: Gas Prices Spike Again As Husted Voted 11 Times To Continue The War in Iran * ASSOCIATED PRESS : US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks Prices have skyrocketed in Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo COLUMBUS, OHIO -Gas prices have spiked again in Ohio due to the endless war in Iran that has claimed the lives of three more U.S. service members since Friday. Yet Jon Husted continues to support the reckles 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 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "THAT'S SO MUCH MONEY" - Senate Democrats "Dominate" Second Quarter Fundraising, Outraising GOP Opponents "4 to 1" POLITICO Playbook: "The main takeaway from the FEC filings: Democrats continue to rake in cash across some of the most pivotal Senate races, outpacing their GOP counterparts several times over" National Journal's Kirk Bado: "Dem contenders outraised Republicans on average by 4 to 1 across the battlegrounds [...] Top 5 Q2 more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Amid Alleged DOJ Bulk Data Rule Violations By Tim Newman, Richard Weber, Brianne Wylie A federal judge in Illinois recently declined to dismiss a class action complaint in part because the plaintiff had sufficiently alleged violation of the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Bulk Data Rule. The court held the violations triggered the crime/tort exception to consent under the Federal Wiretap 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 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. 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 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 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Hostilities Continue in the Middle East, Raising Oil and Gasoline Prices * Key Takeaways 1 Hostilities have been increasing in the Middle East as the United States and Iran continue their attacks, raising oil and gasoline prices. 2 Brent oil prices rose over $90 per barrel but settled slightly lower, and U.S. gasoline prices reached an average of $4 per gallon on July 20. 3 Iran's proxies in Yemen, the Houthis, declared a m more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Strong Provision Banning Foreign Adversaries from Joining U.S. Military * WASHINGTON -Today, the Targeted Restrictions Upholding Service Trustworthiness (TRUST) Act, legislation championed by Representative Dale Strong, was included as an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House by a vote of 213 to 207. The TRUST Act addresses longstanding vulnerabilities in the Department  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 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

LONDON, England, July 22 -- The Institute for Fiscal Studies issued the following news release: * * * First-quarter borrowing figures reflect higher inflation and highlight fiscal challenges for the incoming Chancellor New ONS data show that higher-than-expected inflation pushed up government spending more than revenues between April and June. - Nick Ridpath, Research Economist at IFS, said: "Today's ONS borrowing figures show that in the first quarter of the financial year, the government borrowed pound sterling57.6 billion, pound sterl more PR

LONDON, England, July 22 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement on July 21, 2026, by chief economist Suren Thiru responding to labor market figures released by the Office for National Statistics: * * * "These figures point to a fragile labour market, with soaring employment taxes and the economic turbulence sparked by the Iran war pushing some firms to limit recruitment and cut pay awards. "While slowing pay growth suggests that any second-round inflation effects from the Iran-induced en more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Jamie Ager "Running for Congress to Ensure our Mountains Remain a Great Place to Farm" * Spectrum News : "Democrats may have their best chance of winning the seat in years" As Election Day nears, Jamie Ager is gaining momentum in the race for North Carolina's 11th Congressional district, building bridges with the communities he knows best: farmers. Last week, Ager launched Farmers for Jamie, a large coalition of local farmers 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. 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. 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 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.) -- 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. 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

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 22 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Maryland Gas Prices Surge to $4.12 as Trump Doubles Down on His Deadly and Unpopular War With Iran * In response, Maryland Democratic Party Chair Steurat Pittman released the following statement: "Donald Trump has the power to end his deadly and costly war with Iran, which continues to claim the lives of U.S. servicemembers and send prices soaring -yet he chooses not to. As a result, Maryland working families are forced to dip into their savings more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Discusses Iran Conflict at Hearing with Ambassador Waltz * WASHINGTON - At today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus of the committee -discussed the need to unleash the full power of the U.S. military in Iran and asked U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz about the role the UN is playing in the conflict.Click to watch Full Exchange: McCaul: Thank you, Mr. Chai 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 -- 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 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * On the Senate Floor, Warner Unveils Comprehensive AI Agenda Focused on Impact on the Economy, National Security, Competition, and American Workers Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered a speech on the Senate floor unveiling his new "Framework for America's AI Future," a comprehensive legislative agenda to establish the rules of the road for artificial intelligence and ens 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 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED BY THE HOUSE: Ezell Votes to Strengthen America's Military * Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that strengthens America's military, supports service members and their families, revitalizes the defense industrial  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 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Members of Congress and other specified congressional of 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. 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. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Votes Against Wasteful Budget Resolution Which Lays Groundwork for Republican Reconciliation Package * WASHINGTON, DC (July 22, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) voted against H.Con.Res.113, a Republican Budget Resolution which attempts to begin the Reconciliation process. "While over 8 million Americans have already lost health insurance coverage and over 4 million Americans have lost their SNAP access du 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. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on the House 2027 National Defense Authorization Act * July 22, 2026 Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting against the House-drafted version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA): "Historically, the NDAA has been a bipartisan bill that receives overwhelming support from Democrats and Republicans to provide our troops and the 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. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Votes Against Bloated $1.15 Trillion NDAA * July 22, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 ( H.R. 8800 ). "While this year's National Defense Authorization Act takes some important steps toward restoring the Pentagon's focus on its core mission of defending the United States, there is still significant more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Votes for Budget Resolution to Advance SAVE America Act Through Reconciliation * July 22, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting for H. Con. Res. 113, the budget resolution required to unlock the reconciliation process. "While far from perfect, I voted in favor of this budget resolution because it is an important step in getting my SAVE America Act passed by the Senate. As th 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 23 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Van Epps Secures Major Legislative Victories in FY27 NDAA Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) released the following statement after four of his amendments were included in the House's version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). HONOR Gold Star Families Act Amendment Rep. Van Epps stated, "I am proud that core provisions of my HONOR Gold Star Families Act made it into the FY27 NDAA. For the firs 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 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 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 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Statement on 4 Servicemembers Killed in Action in Iran * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement. "I express on behalf of all Georgians our state's unified condolences and grief for the families of the four killed in action and our hope for a swift recovery for the nearly 100 wounded over the last two weeks. We also express our immense gratitude and admiration for the servicemembers who are maki 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 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: AI Will Not Replace Us--It Will Assist Us * Senator Marshall At Semafor's World of Work Event with Burgess Everett Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Burgess Everett at Semafor'sWorld of Work event to discuss his Patients Deserve Price Tags Act and lowering the cost of health care for Americans, AI use in health care, how AI will affect the workforce, the federal government's place in AI and data  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

SCHIPOL, The Netherlands, July 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines posted the following news: * * * Statement situation Middle East * Update July 22, 11:10 AM KLM will not operate flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including September 6. Update July 1, 12:00 PM KLM will not operate flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including August 23. Update June 16, 1:00 PM KLM will not operate flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including August 9. Update June 9, 10:45 AM KLM will not more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Eli Crane * "Eli Crane has betrayed rural Arizona. From voting to gut health care to supporting a reckless war of choice in Iran, Crane is wildly out of step with what rural Arizonans want and need from their representative. Jonathan Nez is a bipartisan leader running to give rural communities a voice. He will work with anyone to lower costs, improve health care, and finally put rural Arizonans first," said DCCC C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Juan Ciscomani * "Take it from Juan Ciscomani himself: he has repeatedly voted to hurt his own constituents. Southern Arizonans deserve a representative who keeps their word and is loyal to the working families they represent, not to D.C. party leaders. Former Marine Corps Drill Instructor JoAnna Mendoza is a patriot who's dedicated her life to serving her country. She's running for Congress to finally put Souther 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 -- 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 -- 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