WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Shooting of Two Milwaukee Police Officers * "I am heartbroken to learn of the shootings of two Milwaukee police officers. It is so awful that the public servants working to keep our communities safe were the targets of such violence. We all must work to tackle the gun violence crisis in our community. I am praying for the officers healing and recovery." *** O more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Omni Hotels for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation * Federal Agency Says Chicago Hotel Failed to Accommodate Employee's Religious Beliefs CHICAGO - Omni Hotels Management Corporation, an international hotel chain company headquartered in Dallas, violated federal law at its Michigan Avenue location in Chicago when it discriminated against an employee by denying his req more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman Reintroduces Enforce the Caps Act to Rein in Reckless Spending * Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Enforce the Caps Act, which extends critical federal spending caps through Fiscal Year (FY) 2029. The legislation builds on the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which currently enforces spending caps only through FY 2025. "Americans are fed up with the reckless more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Leader Schumer, Wyden Call on Republicans to Stop Solar Cuts that Threaten K-12 School Funds * Lawmakers release data showing over 250 schools at risk of delayed projects and higher energy costs Letter Text and Full Dataset (PDF) Washington (June 27, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has received a letter from the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) regarding the interim final rule to rescind provisions that provided protections for borrowers affected by the COVID-19 emergency under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). The WBA, representing nearly 200 banks and more than 30,000 employees across Wisconsin, expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to comment on this important issue. Ros more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on June 26, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, now on reconciliation. Everybody needs to understand exactly what is going on with the Republican's so-called reconciliation bill. Their Big Beautiful Bill is buckling under its own weight. Republicans can't agree among themselves on just h more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * The Tiffany Telegram: June 27, 2025 * Dear Friend, A lot has been happening in Washington these past few weeks, and I will update you on all of it in this edition of the Tiffany Telegram. But first, I ask you to join me in praying for the two Milwaukee police officers who were shot in the line of duty last night. We need the power of prayer to uplift them and their families as they recover from more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Tiffany Reintroduces Legislation to Protect American Sovereignty, Reject World Health Organization Pandemic Control * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany led 10 of his House colleagues in reintroducing the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act (link is external). This legislation ensures that no future president can unilaterally commit the United States to a Wor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Top Takeaways from Full Committee Hearing on Oversight of the Architect of the Capitol WASHINGTON - The Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing titled, "Oversight of the Architect of the Capitol: A Review of the Thirteenth Architect's First Year." Witness: * Mr. Thomas Austin, Architect of the Capitol In case more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Wied, Brown Introduce Legislation to Bar New SNAP Fees WASHINGTON, DC--Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit new fees on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Balance Transfer (EBT) retail transactions. The Ensuring Fee-Free Benefits Transactions Act (EBT Act), co-led by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), protects small and more PR