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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for 2026-08-09 ( 18 items )  
Center for American Women and Politics: Women Candidates Competing With Men in Fundraising in the Closest 2026 Midterm Matchups (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: * * * Women Candidates Competing with Men in Fundraising in the Closest 2026 Midterm Matchups Latest Data from CAWP's Women, Money, & Politics Watch 2026 - The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, recently updated its Women, Money, & Politics Watch 2026 analysis of campaign finance for congressional races. CAWP's latest data shows that women often le more PR

Following Covert ICE Operations at Bradley, Larson Announces Introduction of Bill Immediately Ending TSA Coordination with ICE (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Following Covert ICE Operations at Bradley, Larson Announces Introduction of Bill Immediately Ending TSA Coordination with ICE * Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the introduction of the No TSA Data for ICE Act. Itwould immediately cut off the coordination between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that enabled recent covert operations at Bradley-where r more PR

Gallego, Colleagues Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores As Costs Rise (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Gallego, Colleagues Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores As Costs Rise "Insurers should not charge consumers higher premiums simply because of their personal credit history, which could have been impacted by job loss, a surprise medical bill, predatory lending, or simply inaccurate information, rather than the actual risk associated with a home." - Today, Senator and Member of the Senate Committee on  more PR

No TSA Data for ICE Act Legislation by Rep. Tlaib Analyzed (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The No TSA Data for ICE Act, originally introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, on August 3, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from accessing or utilizing certain information to execute functions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as to regulate actions related to Trusted Traveler programs. The bill's introduction comes amid growing concerns over privacy rights and the us more ST

Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Ramirez Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Ramirez Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act * Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, landmark housing legislation which would rebuild the United States' public housing stock, address the longstanding capital backlog, and create thousands of union jobs. This bill p more PR

Pressley Denounces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti & Syria (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Denounces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti & Syria * In April, House Passed Pressley-Led Measure to Extend TPS for Haiti that Awaits Action in the Senate Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals at Risk of Job Loss and Deportation BOSTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued a statement in vigorous support of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and the families impacted by Trump's cruel termination of TPS fo more PR

Pressley, Warren, Lawmakers Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores as Costs Rise (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Warren, Lawmakers Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores as Costs Rise * "Insurers should not charge consumers higher premiums simply because of their personal credit history, which could have been impacted by job loss, a surprise medical bill, predatory lending, or simply inaccurate information, rather than the actual risk associated with a home." Letter to USAA | Letter to State Farm | Letter to Progressive more PR

Ramirez, Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act. Landmark housing legislation, the bill would rebuild the United States' public housing stock, address the longstanding capital backlog, and create thousands of union jobs. Th more PR

Rep. Tlaib Introduces Bill to Stop Data Sharing Between TSA and ICE (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Rep. Tlaib introduces bill to stop data sharing between TSA and ICE U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the No TSA Data for ICE Act, a new bill that would prevent the two agencies from coordinating to enforce the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda. In a dramatic violation of privacy rights, the Transportation and Security Administration is sharing passenger names, birth dates, and other data with Immigration and C more PR

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, Ramirez Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, Ramirez Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Delia C. Ramirez (D-Ill.) reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act, which would rebuild the United States' public housing stock, address the longstanding capital backlog and create thousands of union jobs. This bill provides a much-needed infusion of federal funding to update ev more PR

Sen. Warren, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Allstate CEO Wilson (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Allstate CEO Tom Wilson: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 3, 2026 Tom Wilson Chief Executive Officer Allstate 3100 Sanders Road Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Wilson: We write requesting information on Allstate's use of credit-based insurance scores in homeowners insurance underwriting and pricing. Property and casualty insuranc more PR

Sen. Warren, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Farmers Insurance CEO Vargas (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Farmers Insurance CEO Raul Vargas: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 3, 2026 Raul Vargas Chief Executive Officer Farmers Insurance 6301 Owensmouth Ave Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Dear Mr. Vargas: We write requesting information on Farmers Insurance's use of credit-based insurance scores in homeowners insurance underwriting and pric more PR

Sen. Warren, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Liberty Mutual CEO Sweeney (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Liberty Mutual CEO Timothy Sweeney: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 3, 2026 Timothy Sweeney Chief Executive Officer Liberty Mutual 175 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 Dear Mr. Sweeney: We write requesting information on Liberty Mutual's use of credit-based insurance scores in homeowners insurance underwriting and p more PR

Sen. Warren, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Progressive President, CEO Griffith (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Progressive President and CEO Tricia Griffith: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 3, 2026 Tricia Griffith President & Chief Executive Officer Progressive 300 North Commons Blvd Mayfield Village, OH 44143 Dear Ms. Griffith: We write requesting information on Progressive's use of credit-based insurance scores in homeowners insuranc more PR

Sen. Warren, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to State Farm CEO Farney (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to State Farm CEO Jon Farney: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 3, 2026 Jon Farney Chief Executive Officer State Farm 1 State Farm Plaza Bloomington, IL 61710 Dear Mr. Farney: We write requesting information on State Farm's use of credit-based insurance scores in homeowners insurance underwriting and pricing. Property and casualty  more PR

Sen. Warren, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to USAA CEO Andrade (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to USAA CEO Juan Andrade: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 3, 2026 Juan Andrade Chief Executive Officer USAA 9800 Fredericksburg Rd San Antonio, TX 78288 Dear Mr. Andrade: We write requesting information on USAA's use of credit-based insurance scores in homeowners insurance underwriting and pricing. Property and casualty insurance more PR

Van Hollen Joins Warren, Pressley, Colleagues in Probing Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores As Costs Rise (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Warren, Pressley, Colleagues in Probing Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores As Costs Rise * Today, U.S. Senator Chirs Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and 17 other members of Congress in a set of letters to USAA, State Farm, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, and Allstate requesting information on the usage of credit-based insura more PR

Warren, Pressley, Members of Congress Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores As Costs Rise (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Warren, Pressley, Members of Congress Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores As Costs Rise Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), member of the House Financial Services Committee, led 18 other me more PR