WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "THE DAM IS BREAKING": CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S "NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR ACT" GAINS SUPPORT AS HOUSE AGAIN VOTES TO END WAR IN IRAN * "The Dam is Breaking": Congressman Pat Ryan's "No Funds for Iran War Act" Gains Support as House Again Votes to End War in Iran For more than six months, the Trump Administration has waged war in Iran without Congressional approval, costing Americans more than $100 billion, killing 18 brave U.S. servicemembers, and woundi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Vote on Senate Farm Bill, Sen. Schiff Releases New Reporting Highlighting Impact of Republican SNAP Cuts Making Food Insecurity Worse for Families * As a result of Trump Administration policies, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, more than 330,000 Californians lost food benefits, including more than 156,000 children. Washington, D.C. - Washington, D.C. - Ahead of another markup on the Senate Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill, U. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing, Warren Grills Trump Nominee on Secret Deals with Big Pharma: "I Want To Know What Was Given Away in These Contracts" * Warren: "Was Secretary Kennedy lying when he said he would make those deals available to us?" Warren: "Show me the receipts." Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. -At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned Chris Klomp, President Trump's nominee more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Releases Statement on Opposing the Clarity Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following after voting against the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which fails to address President Trump and other politicians' abuse of cryptocurrencies to enrich themselves and does not adequately safeguard tribal sovereignty from prediction markets. "Crypto is part of our economy, and I'm committed to making s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Secures Commitment from Trump Admin to Restore 988 'Press 3' in Coming Weeks * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned several of President Trump's nominees for positions within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at a Senate hearing and secured commitments that the Trump Administration will restore the 'Press 3' option for LGBTQ+ youth at the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by the end of Sep more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer: This Bill Would Do More Harm Than Good For America And For Ukraine * Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), the Senior House Democrat on Congress' Joint Economic Committee and a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, delivered a stark warning against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act during floor debate on the measure ahead of a final vote this afternoon. His remarks as delivered follow below, and video is available he more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan TWICE Act Championed by Reps. Carter, Higgins Passes in the House * Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that the bipartisan TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act introduced by himself and Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program by assisting those currently in Federal, State, or local more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Bill to Support Music Tourism Heads to President Trump's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) released the following statements after the U.S. House of Representatives passed their bipartisan legislation, American Music Tourism Act, to support music tourism in Tennessee and across the country: "The Volunteer State is home to so many iconic landmarks for tourists to expe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Vote Against Clarity Act * "After nearly a year of negotiating in good faith towards a bill that protects consumers, cracks down on Trump's corrupt crypto schemes and sets fair rules of the road for the crypto industry, I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans brought a bill to the floor without bipartisan agreement. I said from the start of my work on this issue, I will not support legislation that allows President T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Restore EPA's Core Mission * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Environmental Health Restoration Act, legislation to restore and strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency's core mission to protect public health, the environment, and the climate. The lawmakers introduced the bill just days after the Trump Administration's EP more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on Legislation to Protect Ratepayers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act. This legislation would codify President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge and prevent American families from being forced to cover the costs of energy infrastructure up more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman Salazar Leads House Hearing on Nicaragua, Warns of Growing U.S. National Security Threat * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, convened a hearing titled "Confronting the Totalitarian Ortega-Murillo Regime," examining the dictatorship's repression of the Nicaraguan people, its growing cooperation with America's adversar more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Urges Action to Protect Eastern North Carolina Soybean Growers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging him to prioritize American soybean producers and secure reliable access to Chinese markets during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. "Agriculture is the economic backbone of eastern North Carolina, and our soybean growers stand at the front more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Onder Examines Healthcare Regulations at Judiciary Field Hearing * September 16, 2026 Contact: Brooke Morgan(link sends email) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier this week, Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) attended a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he questioned witnesses Katherine Restrepo Martin of the UNC System; Brian Miller, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., of Johns Hopkins; and Brian Blase, Ph.D., of the Par more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean Issues Statement on Vote for Russia and Iran Sanctions Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding her vote for the Russian and Iran Sanctions Act: "For four-and-a-half years, I have stood with the people of Ukraine in their fight for sovereignty against Russia's illegal, brutal invasion. I have urged two administ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Russia sanctions bill: "I strongly support holding Russia accountable for its brutal war against Ukraine, and I believe strong, targeted sanctions are an important tool to pressure Vladimir Putin and his regime and to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. "That's why I supported amendm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 * "I continue to support Ukraine as they fight to protect their country and sovereignty against a brutal Russian invasion. We can and must put economic pressure on the bad actors driving this invasion, including Putin's cronies and those supporting the Russian oil industry. This Administration has squandered many opportunities to use existing sanc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Votes Against Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, the House of Representatives voted on The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. Congresswoman McCollum voted against the legislation that would hand expanded tariff powers to President Trump. Following the vote, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement: "This bill is a wolf in sheep's clothing. While purporting to be more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Votes for Sixth Time to End Trump's War in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, for the sixth time, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to end President Trump's war in Iran. Courtney voted to pass the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution (H.Con.Res. 93), which passed the House by a vote of 220-204. In accordance with the law, the War Powers Resolution would more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney, Larson Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to Restore Tax Relief for Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Congressman John Larson (CT-01) applauded House passage of their Casualty Loss Dedication Restoration Act, which passed the House last night within the larger bill H.R. 9500 by a vote of 408-17. Courtney and Larson's bill would allow homeowners impacted by crumbling more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Statement on the Passage of His War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement following the U.S. House of Representatives passing his War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's reckless war with Iran: "Six months into a war that Donald Trump, Pete Heg more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Urges Congress to Support His War Powers Resolution, End Trump's Reckless War with Iran * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, urged Congress to pass his War Powers Resolution reining in Donald Trump's reckless war with Iran, which will be voted on Tuesday evening by the U.S. House of Representatives more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: "We Cannot Slow Down in the Race Against China" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on diesel prices and race in AI against China. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on diesel fuel prices: We are farm and ranch country in Montana. We pride ourselves on that rich heritage. Look, the farmers and ranchers, they feel the pain at the pump. They feel more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines to FDA: Protect Women's Health, Release Safety Review of Abortion Pill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke in a Senate Finance Committee hearing with Chris Klomp, nominee to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services. They discussed the FDA's ongoing safety review of mifepristone as well as Most-Favored Nation drug pricing policies. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on the dangers of the abortion pill: Da more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Davidson Recognized by National Taxpayers Union for Combating Waste, Fraud, Abuse * WASHINGTON, DC-Today, National Taxpayers Union (NTU) named Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) Taxpayer Defender of the Month for his work to combat waste, fraud, and abuse and repeal overbearing regulations. Rep. Davidson introduced amendments to the 2027 budget resolution that would require Congress to significantly reduce the deficit by cutting waste. The a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing * September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement in which he slammed President Trump and the Trump Administration for the blatant weaponization and politicization of the Departmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Applauds House Passage of the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) applauded the passage of their legislation, H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would make permanent the newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSida) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Gallego, Colleagues Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor WASHINGTON -- This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Representatives Jim Costa (D-CA-21), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), and a bipartisan group of 152 lawmakers in urging the Department of the Interior (DOI) to abandon a proposed transfer of federally managed public land wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSida) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Gallego, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Reconvene Essential Travel and Tourism Board WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and five more of their Democratic colleagues sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick urging the Department of Commerce to reconvene an essential travel and tourism board amidst a decline in international touris more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Gallego, Kelly Help Secure Nearly $10 Million in FEMA Reimbursements for Pima County After years of advocacy, senators help secure funding for Pima County's efforts to provide shelter to asylum seekers during height of border crisis WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reimbursed Pima County approximately $6.1 million for e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Immediate Action On Artificial Intelligence, Tariffs, And Menopause Care In CNN Interview * ***Watch Senator Gillibrand's Full Interview Here Today, in an interview on CNN's The Situation Room, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) called for immediate congressional action on regulating artificial intelligence, repealing President Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada, and providing sufficient healthcare to the millions of Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Astronomical $38 Billion Cost Of The Iran War * Today, in response to Congress' nonpartisan scorekeeper releasing its finding that the war in Iran has cost taxpayers $38 billion so far, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "Donald Trump is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars fighting a reckless war of choice overseas while working families are paying the price. Americans need relief from  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander, Veteran Members of Congress Pass War Powers Resolution to End Unauthorized War in Iran * Washington, D.C. -Today, the House of Representatives voted for the third time to demand an end to the Trump administration's unauthorized war with Iran. H. Con. Res. 93, introduced by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and eight other veteran members of Congress, would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostiliti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Ensure Federal Energy Investments Create Good-Paying Jobs and Benefit Workers and Communities WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act, legislation that ensure that federal investments in Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Takes Aim at Trump's "Golden Age of Corruption" in Senate Floor Speech * Hickenlooper: "It's an era of spoils and bribery for the powerful and well-connected, while you are left behind." WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper took to the Senate floor to call out President Trump for his corruption and the cost-of-living emergency he's created. "Nearly 20 months into his second term, President Trump calls this period more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Presses FBI Director Kash Patel on Abuse of Power, Leadership Failures * ~ Watch Senator Hirono's Statement Here ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, pressed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on his repeated failure to uphold the ideals of the agency he leads. During a full Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Hirono quest more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at Market Opportunities Hearing Washington, September 16, 2026 Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad." Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Good morni more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Threatens to Defund Healthcare Research as End of Fiscal Year Looms September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has informed the House Appropriations Committee of plans to divert more than $100 million in funding for healthcare research to other agencies, putting those funds at risk of lapsing at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, when the fundi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on September 2026 Fed Interest Rate Hike September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 25-basis-point interest rate increase: "Today's rate hike is further proof that Donald Trump and Republicans have failed  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database * Washington, D.C. -For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration's ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administration and create chaos i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database * Washington, D.C. -For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration's ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administration and create chaos in the upcoming midterm ele more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE PASSES MATSUI'S BIPARTISAN BILL TO CUT DIESEL POLLUTION, PROTECT SACRAMENTO FAMILIES * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) successfully passed the bipartisan Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, legislation to protect public health and lower the cost of replacing older, heavily polluting diesel engines. The bill, co-led by Representatives Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), and Nick Langworthy (R-NY more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Moulton's War Powers Resolution to Reclaim Congressional Authority to Declare War * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. House of Representatives tonight passed Congressman Seth Moulton's (MA-06) War Powers Resolution, voting 220-204 to reclaim Congress's authority to end Donald Trump's war with Iran. The resolution was cosponsored by 14 House Democrats, including 13 Democratic veterans, reflecting deep concern within the ranks of those w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Pingree Bill to Cut Diesel Pollution, Protect Maine Families * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) applauded the passage of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting public health and lowering the cost of replacing older, heavily polluting diesel engines. Introduced by Pingree and Reps. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), and Nick Longworthy (R-N.Y.), the bill reauthorizes more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Put Maximum Pressure on Putin's War Machin * House Republicans passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, sending it to President Trump's desk WASHINGTON -Tonight, House Republicans passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation to impose sanctions targeting Russia's war machine and countries who aid Russia's war against Ukraine. Despite this legislation rec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Statement on Fed's Decision to Increase Interest Rates September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise interest rates by a quarter point: "The Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering bigger paychecks, fueling small business growth and hiring, and driving a m more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Russia, Use Tariff Policies to Curtail Support for Russia's War on Ukraine September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "President T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: This is an Anti-Russia, Pro-Ukraine Bill. Let us Pass It. * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor during debate on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here to watch a video of his remarks. "I thank the gentleman, my friend who co-sponsored the Ukraine Support Act with me. I'm sorry that the Senate won more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman Demands Answers After Park Service Quietly Hires Contractors for Trump Golf Course * #Contracts were found buried in a federal procurement database days before Congress leaves town; one construction contract worth up to $49 million is forecast for January 2027 Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) revealed during a committee hearing that the National Park Service awarded co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, PRO-LIFE COLLEAGUES CALL ON RENEWAL OF TRUMP RULE TO STOP OBAMCARE ABORTION SERVICES * Request Comes as GAO Watchdog Report Indicates Even More Taxpayer-Subsidized ACA Plans Now Cover Elective Abortions WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, and other pro-life lawmakers today called on the Trump administration to reissue a rule to ensure taxpayers know whether their Aff more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "No Administration...More Communist than the Trump Administration:" Himes Grills Treasury Secretary Bessent at Hearing * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the Trump Administration's repeated market interventions. Rep. Himes challenged him to explain how the President's economic agenda - assuming government owner more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Fischer Urges Long-Term Funding For Golden Dome * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference to discuss why the Golden Dome missile defense shield is urgently needed to bolster America's homeland defense. Fischer - who chairs the SASC Strategic Forces Subcommittee - was joined by Gen. Gregory G more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Gillibrand Joins Leaders Of NY Food Banks To Call Out Trump Administration's Massive Cuts To Federal Snap Funding * ***Watch News12's Coverage of Senator Gillibrand's Press Conference Here New York State Will Be Responsible for Estimated $168 Million More Annually as SNAP Cost Responsibilities Shift to State and Local Governments In case you missed it, on Monday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood with CEOs from food banks aroun more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hickenlooper Visits Kids First Health Care to Discuss Medicaid Cuts, Falling Vaccination Rates * New CDC data shows Colorado has the sixth-lowest reported kindergarten MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccination rate among states and D.C. COLORADO - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper recently visited Kids First Health Care in Commerce City to meet with pediatric providers, public health experts, and local health  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 ICYMI: Lujan Defends New Mexico Against Trump's Threats Santa Fe, N.M. - In Case You Missed It: Following Donald Trump's threats to rename New Mexico, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) led the New Mexico Congressional Delegation in defending New Mexico's name and making clear that the President does not have the authority to rename the state unilaterally. Senator Lujan led U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Schiff File Oman War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) filed a War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of the U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities in or against Oman. Last month, President Donald Trump threatened to "bomb the shit" out of Oman if it interferes with the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "President Trump calls himself the 'Peace President,' but he  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in leading 20 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a 502B privileged resolution requiring the U.S. Department of State to report to Congress on the growing violence in th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Murray Demand Energy Department Restore Eliminated Safety Rules, Justify Rewrite of Dozens of Critical Safety and Accountability Measures * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, sen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Colleagues Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor * This week, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA), members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and a bipartisan group of 154 other lawmakers urged the Department of the Interior (DOI) to abandon a proposed transfer of federally managed public land within Yosemite National Park that would facilitate private acces more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego Help Secure Nearly $10 Million in FEMA Reimbursements for Pima County * After years of advocacy, senators help secure funding for Pima County's efforts to provide shelter to legally processed asylum seekers during height of border crisis Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reimbursed Pima County approximately$6.1 million for eligible costs incurred in fiscal  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to Cease Hostilities in Iran, Calls on Congress to Cut Off Funding for Illegal War * Washington, D.C. - On the 200th day since President Trump launched his illegal war in Iran, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for another war powers resolution to cease hostilities. Today's vote marks the third time the House has passed legislation opposing this conflict. Larson previously introduced legislation to cut off funding for this unaut more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global trade war that is making life far too expensive for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise in strong support of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global trade war that is making life far too expensive for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise in strong support of the underlying bill to hono more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S INFLATIONARY POLICIES * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For the past 605 days, Donald Trump has unilaterally implemented an onslaught of failed, inflationary policies that have blown up our economy, leaving the Federal Reserve with no choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Make no mistake. Donal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S INFLATIONARY POLICIES * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For the past 605 days, Donald Trump has unilaterally implemented an onslaught of failed, inflationary policies that have blown up our economy, leaving the Federal Reserve with no choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Make no mistake. Donald Trump owns this rate hik more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican policies, House Democrats are committed to fightin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican policies, House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Lujan Statement on Partisan Republican Farm Bill GOP No-Shows Previously Derailed Republican Farm Bill, Failed to Earn the Support of Committee Democrats Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to advance the Republican Farm Bill in committee: "For generations, the Farm Bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Merkley, Bipartisan Group of Senators: Trump Administration Must Release All Documents from U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal * Letter Text (PDF) Washington (September 16, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), co-chairs of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, today led a bipartisan group of Senators to press the Trump administration to declassify and publicly release the two more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks, Ernst Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act Passes Congress, Heads to President's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. House of Representatives has given final passage to the bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, legislation led by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) requiring public disclosure of taxpayer-funded projects that are more than $1 billion over budget or more than five yea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Delivers Opening Remarks at Select Committee on China Hearing on Human Rights in China Ahead of Xi's Visit to Washington * WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) delivered opening remarks at the House Select Committee on China hearing examining human rights in the People's Republic of China ahead of President Trump's upcoming summit with Xi Jinping in Washington. The hearing focused on U.S. policy responses to the Chi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray on New Report Finding Trump Wasted Billions in Taxpayer Dollars to Force Out Essential Federal Workers: "Most expensive way imaginable to make government worse." * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released today finding the Trump administration spent $9.5 billion paying federal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Baldwin Sound Alarm on Trump Admin's Plans to Siphon Away & Likely Impound Healthcare Research Funds * Lawmakers demand immediate information about plans to award tens of millions in AHRQ funding set to expire September 30, after HHS informed them it plans to transfer some funding to other agencies Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ra more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Baldwin Sound Alarm on Trump Admin's Plans to Siphon Away & Likely Impound Healthcare Research Funds 09.16.26 Lawmakers demand immediate information about plans to award tens of millions in AHRQ funding set to expire September 30, after HHS informed them it plans to transfer some funding to other agencies Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the S more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Colleagues, Introduce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence * The Senators' resolution - introduced Monday night - would require a report on increasing violence in the West Bank, including deaths of American citizens Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and 19 of thei more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Kaptur Demand Energy Department Restore Eliminated Safety Rules, Justify Rewrite of Dozens of Critical Safety and Accountability Measures * Washington, D.C. -Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Develo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Kaptur Demand Energy Department Restore Eliminated Safety Rules, Justify Rewrite of Dozens of Critical Safety and Accountability Measures 09.16.26 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Ranking Member of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Sanctions Bill Vote September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC--Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "Congress just handed Trump sweeping new tariff authority despite all the abuse we've seen of the tariff power  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * New Data: 12,598 Colorado Kids Have Already Lost SNAP Benefits * Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Report shows 33,681 Coloradans, including 12,598 kids, have already lost SNAP benefits due to HR1 WASHINGTON - New analysis from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities shows that 33,681 total Coloradans, including 12,598 kids, have already lost SNAP benefits under President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Act. The data, which covers the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * On National Voter Registration Day, Veasey, Wyden Introduce Resolution to Recognize September as National Voting Rights Month * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Marc Veasey, D-Texas, joined Sen. Wyden today on National Voter Registration Day to introduce a resolution designating September as "National Voting Rights Month." "Over the past year, we've seen our fundamental right to vote eroded and access to critical information about the voting process w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Presses Patel on Election Interference, Secures Commitment FBI Will Not Seize Ballots or Voting Machines Ahead of Midterms * Padilla also raised AI security, immigration enforcement concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, pressed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on the Trump Administration's efforts to involve feder more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Blumenthal, Whitehouse, Jayapal, Raskin Introduce Resolution to Block Trump Administration Rule Restricting International Students, Exchange Visitors, and Foreign Journalists * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Richard Blument more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Costa, Huffman Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, along with U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.-21) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, led a bipartisan group of 15 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation to combat illicit xylazine passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would crack down on the deadly fentanyl additive xylazine by listing it as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug's legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Meets with AI Companies to Discuss Recent Loss of Control Events * (Washington, DC) - Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a bipartisan meeting with representatives from Hugging Face, METR, OpenAI, and Anthropic. During the roundtable, Members discussed recent loss-of-control incidents among different AI systems and how to prevent these events from happening in the future. The Members also consid more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Biotechnology Innovation and Biosecurity * (Washington, DC) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding an Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee hearing titled, Balancing Biotechnology Innovation and Biosecurity: Securing U.S. Leadership in a Global Race. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Good morn more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Bipartisan Members of Congress Found Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, September 16, 2026, U.S. Representatives Brian Jack (GA-03), Laura Friedman (CA-30), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) founded the bipartisan Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus. The bipartisan Congressional American Film & TV Production Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following the War Powers Vote * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement following her vote in favor of the bipartisan war powers resolution. "We are more than six months into Trump's war of choice with Iran, and over that time, Oregonians have been shouldering the economic hardship. The cost of this war drove up the price of a gallon of gas from $3.90 to $5 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Opposes Bill Granting President Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 5334: "I have a long history of standing with the Ukrainian people as they courageously defend their homeland against Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion. I continue to support providing Ukraine with the resources, weapons, and ammunition it needs to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BOEBERT IN THE HILL: HOUSE REPUBLICANS KEPT THEIR PROMISE, AMERICA'S BORDER IS SECURE AGAIN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) published an op-ed in The Hill detailing how President Trump and House Republicans have delivered on their promise to secure the southern border after four years of record illegal crossings, cartel activity, and fentanyl trafficking under the prior Democrat administration. In the piece, Rep. Boebert w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cole on Sanctioning Adversaries: "This Bill Will Implement an Economic Onslaught Against Putin, His Cronies, and the Iranian Regime." September 16, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered remarks on the House Floor during debate on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334 - Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Read Chairman Cole's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation for More Transparency and Environmental Review of Data Centers on Federal Land * Congresswoman Titus today introduced the Public Lands Accountability Act to ensure the public has a say in the federal permitting process for data centers on public lands and environmental effects are thoroughly evaluated. "Data centers are proliferating in Nevada and other states having large expanses of federal land," Congresswom more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fry Leads House in Blocking Bogus Democrat Impeachment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives to lead the House in blocking a Democrat resolution to impeach President Trump. Fry's motion to table the resolution ultimately killed the bill, stopping the effort and bringing it to an end. Rep. Fry released the following statement after the vote: "D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Pleas for Safety of Ahmed Soliman; Arizonan in Danger After Deportation to Equatorial Guinea * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva issued a video statement pleading for the safety of Ahmed Soliman, a 30-year-old Arizonan who has lived in the United States since he was four years old but was deported to Equatorial Guinea, a country he has zero ties to. A judge determined he could face torture or death if return more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Fires Back At Lindsay Clancy Attorney, Doubles Down On Death Penalty * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 16, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) is firing back at Kevin Reddington, defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy, after Reddington publicly rebuked her calls for Clancy to face the death penalty following the mistrial in the deaths of her three children. Congresswoman Mace responded: "I'm not about to be lectured on what a Congr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Applauds Signing of Stop Secret Spending Act Into Law * Washington, D.C. - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Barry Moore (AL-01) announced that their bipartisan, bicameral Stop Secret Spending Act was signed into law to require public disclosure of previously hidden government expenditures. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Gary Peters (D-MI) led the legislation in the Senate. Current law requires most federal  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously * Rep. Panetta speaks on the House floor to push for the passage of his bipartisan legislation to stem the flow of illicit xylazine. To watch the video, click HERE or on the above photo Washington, D.C. - The bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, introduced by United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), was passed unanimously by the House of Repre more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Advances Through Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation, the Mystic Alerts Act, advanced through the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This is a major step forward for emergency preparedness nationwide. In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pflug more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ross' Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously * Washington, D.C. - The bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, introduced by Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), August Pfluger (TX-11), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives. This bill would list xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Calls on Speaker Johnson to Cancel Recess to Act on AI; Speaker Johnson Starts Recess Early * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) joined Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) at a press conference, calling on Speaker Johnson to cancel the upcoming congressional recess and keep lawmakers in Washington to find consensus and pass AI safety legislation; instead, Speaker Johnson sent lawmakers home a day early. Ear more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Shri Thanedar, Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Reporting Standards * Washington, DC - Yesterday, Representative Shri Thanedar and Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman introduced the No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act, comprehensive legislation that will ensure that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports quickly and transparently on any deaths that occur in ICE custody. In a reversal from previo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castor & Sewell Introduce the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act, legislation that would prevent the Trump Administration from prematurely ending the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration and keep monthly premiums down for seniors enrolled in standalone Medicare prescription drug plans. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Houlahan, Goodlander, Whitesides, Ryan Introduce Protect Our Polls Act, Blocking Armed Federal Agents at Polls * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), George Whitesides (CA-27), and Pat Ryan (NY-18) introduced the Protect Our Polls Act, a bill to prevent armed federal agents from being deployed to polling places without Congressional approval. A Senate version of the bill has  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans are Unlocking Affordable, Available, and Reliable American Energy * "We have the resources. We have the workers. We have the technology. What we lack is a permitting system that allows us to use them effectively. That is why Congress must pass meaningful permitting reform this year." WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today shared how Republicans are making America energy dominant. He highlighted recent act more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way * Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor about the Ratepayer Protection Act and the importance of local communities, not the federal government, deciding whether to embrace data centers. Leader Scalise highlighted examples in Louisiana and Virginia where AI infrastructure has generated significant economic benefit to the community more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor about the Ratepayer Protection Act and the importance of local communities, not the federal government, deciding whether to embrace data centers. Leader Scalise highlighted examples in Louisiana and Virginia where AI infrastructure has generated significant economic benefit to the community more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz Joins Van Hollen, Kaine, Sanders, Senators in Introducing Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are leading 20 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a 502B privileged resolution requiring the Department of State to report to Congress on increasing violence in the West Bank, including the kil more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff and Kaine File Oman War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) filed a War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of the U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities in or against Oman. Last month, President Donald Trump threatened to "bomb the shit" out of Oman if it interferes with the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "Donald Trump threatened, and then launched a war  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla, Costa, Huffman Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, along with U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.-21) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, led a bipartisan group of 157 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Heinrich Statement Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from September 15 through October 15. Heinrich is a cosponsor of a bipartisan resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. "As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the remarkable contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Blasts Kash Patel's Firing of FBI Officials Investigating Cases Against Trump and January 6 Insurrectionists, Calls Out Attacks on Media * Washington, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) blasted Kash Patel, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), for his widespread mismanagement and politicization of the nation's foremost law enforcement agency. Schiff pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Breaks Down FBI Director Kash Patel's Sidestepping During Senate Hearing, Warns of Future Investigations of Patel * Schiff to FBI Director Patel: "You damn well better preserve records, because we're going to be investigating all these hundreds of wrongful terminations, and we're going to hold you accountable." Washington, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to recap the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing on Sept. 16, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing. Witnesses included Joshua Harris to be Ambassador to Malaysia, Henry Wooster to be Ambassador to Kenya, Peter Lord to be Ambassad more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Nominations Hearing for Key Ambassadorial Positions WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks during a committee hearing to consider the nominations of Henry Wooster to be Ambassador to Kenya, Peter Lord to be Ambassador to B more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Pushes Postal Service to Immediately Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined an effort from the Committee to push the United States Postal Service (USPS) to immediately halt implementation of President Trump's unlawful vote-by-mail executive order and rescind its recent more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Statement on Clarity Act Vote * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement on the Senate's vote today on the Clarity Act: "As cryptocurrency usage grows, so does the need for Congress to establish strong legal standards that protect consumers, public safety, and our national security. I support establishing a regulatory framework that reduces uncertainty for this technology to help our bus more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murkowski Introduces Kyle Reardon at Judiciary Committee Confirmation Hearing * Washington, DC-U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced United States District Judge nominee Kyle Reardon at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing earlier today. Senator Murkowski highlighted Reardon's distinguished career in public service across Alaska, including his service as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army, an Assistant U.S. Attorney  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Senator Warren Statement on Upcoming FOMC Decision Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement: "Donald Trump is driving up costs so much that even his sock puppet at the Fed might raise interest rates. If Trump e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Wicker Lead Bipartisan Senators in Introducing Resolution Recognizing U.S. National Interest in Supporting Russian Democracy Advocates Ahead of Russian Democracy Dialogue September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Su more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 STATEMENT: Blunt Rochester Slams Trump Economy Amid First Interest Rate Hike in Three Years U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today issued the following statement reacting to the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates for the first time in three years: "While I'm glad Federal Reserve Chair Warsh has stayed true to his word to operate independently, today's decision to raise interest rates underscor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement on the Clarity Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act: "I have long believed that Congress should institute rules of the road for the digital asset industry to protect consumers and our global financial system, and to ensure an even playing field with regulatory certainty for the industry. Equally important is ensurin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Strengthening Federal Oversight of Taxpayer-Funded Programs Many major federal programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, disaster assistance and small business programs, are federally funded but administered by state or local governments, leaving them vulnerable to fraud. As we saw in Minnesota, when state officials fail  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Kaine, Sanders Lead 20 Senators in Introducing Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence * U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are leading 20 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a 502B privileged resolution requiring the Department of State to report to Congress on increasing violence in the West Bank, including the killings of Americans in the West Bank. Ni more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Ways & Means Republicans Continue Covering Up Harms of Trump's Medicare AI Experiment * Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) forced a vote on an amendment during a Ways & Means Committee markup that would require the Trump administration to release yet-unseen information about the WISeR program. The program pays private companies to use AI to delay and deny care to seniors in Washington and five other states. Since the program began in more PR