WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Introduces the Better Pay for American Workers Act to Raise the Minimum Wage * Washington D.C. - Today, on Labor Day, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) introduced the Better Pay for American Workers Act, legislation to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $20 per hour by 2029 and ensure wages keep pace with the broader economy. The federal minimum wage has remained at just $7.25 per hour since 2009, eve more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Holds "We Can't Afford This" Roundtable on How Rising Costs Are Crushing Illinois Families * September 07, 2026 [ROCK ISLAND, IL] - As families across Illinois continue to endure skyrocketing costs as a direct result of President Donald Trump's reckless policies, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today hosted a roundtable discussion with local Quad Cities leaders to discuss how they can address what too many Americans are feeling e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran's Statement on Bombardier * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today released the following statement regarding Bombardier: "The presence of Bombardier in Wichita supports a local workforce of more than a thousand employees, who contribute their talent and expertise to our nation's defense and aerospace capabilities. "This afternoon, I reached out to the Trump administration to make certain the President is aware of the sig more PR