WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AMID BUSY HOLIDAY TRAVEL, CONGRESSMAN RYAN CALLS ON TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY TO ENFORCE CONSUMER PROTECTIONS FOR AIRLINE PASSENGERS USING WHEELCHAIRS * Amid Busy Holiday Travel, Congressman Ryan Calls on Transportation Secretary to Enforce Consumer Protections for Airline Passengers Using Wheelchairs "The choice to not enforce the critical elements of the 2024 wheelchair rule, in addition to the decis more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Hosts Town Hall with HealthSource RI to Answer Rhode Islanders' Questions about the Republican Health Care Crisis * WASHINGTON, DC - LAST NIGHT, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and HealthSource RI Director Lindsay Lang answered Rhode Islanders' questions about the health crisis created by ongoing Republican efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act. "The health care crisis Trump and Republicans more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing on Health Care Affordability, Senator Murray Slams Republicans for Massive Health Care Cuts and Refusal to Stop Premiums from Skyrocketing Next Year, Urges Extension of ACA Tax Credits * Senator Murray : " Saying 'let's start talking about fixing this now,' a month into open enrollment, instead of at any point earlier this year when we actually had time to stop premiums from skyrocketin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * At Hearing, Senator Murray Highlights Russia's Barbaric Kidnapping of Ukrainian Children, Slams Trump for Eliminating Funding for Efforts to Track Victims Today, at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs hearing titled "The Abduction of Ukrainian Children by the Russian Federation," U more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Balderson Joins President Trump for Announcement to Lower Car Prices and Protect Consumer Choice * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) joined President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in the Oval Office today for the announcement of the " Freedom Means Affordable Cars " initiative, which will boost vehicle affordability for millions of Americans. The initiative more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Bigger 2026 Tax Refunds Will Further Help Families Cover the Cost of Everyday Expenses 2026 is shaping up to be the largest tax refund season thanks to the tax cuts for working families passed by Congressional Republicans and signed into law by President Trump, according to recent studies. Families are benefi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici Introduces Bill to Provide Access to Virtual Immigration Hearings * WASHINGTON, DC [12/3/25] - Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) introduced legislation that would grant immigrants the right to join immigration hearings virtually through video or telephone conference. The Migrant Due Process Protection Act would allow immigrants to have their removal hearing held remotely through vid more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Cruz Urge Fortune 1000 CEOs to Back Trump Accounts * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) sent a letter to the CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies urging them to support child investment accounts created by H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. The accounts, which build off Senator Booker's proposed American Opportunity Accounts, or "Baby Bonds," are pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Pocan Announce Reintroduction of World AIDS Day Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced a bicameral resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day, including the goal of achieving zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. The resolution also recognizes the impact of efforts by the United States and international organizations  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Applauds Trump Administration's Reversal of Biden's Fuel Efficiency Standards * Joined President Trump for Announcement, Showcased Full Expensing in Working Families Tax Cuts WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office to announce new fuel efficiency standards that prevent severe pric more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Applauds White House's Ending of CAFE Standards for American Cars Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the Trump administration's overturning of the Biden-era Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) St more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider TVA, NRC Nominees * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Lee Beaman to be a Member of the Board of Directors of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider TVA, NRC Nominees Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Lee Beaman to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz: Isaacman Is Committed to American Supremacy in Space In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, as a passionate leader who will ensure that NASA successfully beats China to the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Garbarino Delivers Opening Statement in Hearing on Surge in Threats Against Law Enforcement Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement in a hearing to examine the alarming rise in anti-law enforcement sentiment sweeping across the nation and its direct more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Issues Statement Following National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Announcement to End Another Biden-Era EV Mandate Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Hill: Our Goal Today Is To Chart A Path Toward Greater Housing Development Capacity And A Simplified Regulatory Framework Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing entitled, "Building Capacity: Reducing Government Roadblocks to Housing Supply." This hearing will c more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman McConnell in The Wall Street Journal: Peace Through Strength Is Worth Paying For * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, wrote the following op-ed on FY26 Defense Appropriations that appears in today's print edition of The Wall Street Journal. What time is it in America? "This is a 1939 moment. Or, hopeful more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) * Washington, D.C. - Opening remarks, as prepared, of Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today's hearing, entitled "America Builds: The State of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry": First, I'd like to take a moment to recognize my new partner, Ranking Member Andre Carson, and congratulate him on his new rol more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Opening remarks, as prepared, of Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today's hearing, entitled "America Builds: The State of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry": First, I'd like to take a moment to recognize my new partner, R more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Joins President Trump for Announcement to Lower Car Costs for American Families * WASHINGTON House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House today as he announced a historic reset of Biden-era federal fuel standardsan action the administration says will lower car prices and save American families $109 billion. "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DISCRIMINATORILY FREEZING GREEN CARD APPLICATIONS FROM 19 TRAVEL BAN NATIONS * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's discriminatory pause on immigration applications from non-European countries: "The administration's decision to freeze green-card and naturalization applications fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE, COLLEAGUES WRITE TO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR URGING ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CRISIS OF BLACK WOMEN UNEMPLOYMENT * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led a letter signed by 19 of their colleagues to Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Acting Director Loretta Greene of the U.S. Department of Labor  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Urges Senate Panel to Reject Lee Beaman Nomination to the TVA Board * No relevant experience, potential conflicts, ethical issues are significant concerns WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who has exercised vigorous oversight of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) policies throughout his career representing Memphis and its utility, Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW),  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Trump's Racist Attacks on Somali Community * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) released the following statement in response to President Trump's announced deployment of 100 ICE agents to the Twin Cities intended to target Somali Americans: "Somali Americans are a valued part of our community. President Trump calling fellow human b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lateefah Simon Hosts Eleven Town Halls in First Year of Congress, Reaching Thousands Across the East Bay * Oakland, CA - Since being sworn into the House of Representatives in January 2025, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) has held eleven town halls, reaching more than 15,000 constituents. The Congresswoman traveled across California's 12th Congressional District, holding tow more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Waters Condemns Trump's Refusal to Commemorate World AIDS Day * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and a congressional leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, issued the following statement following President Trump's refusal to commemorate World AIDS Day, which is celebrated every year on December 1: "I a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Blasts Biden Parole Programs for Letting Terrorists into U.S., Commends Trump for Freezing Afghan Asylum, Visa Applications * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) detailed the abject failures of the Biden administration's parole programs, including Operation Allies Welcome, which allowed an Afghan citizen living in Fort Worth, Texas, who was recently charged by the U.S. Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Coons' Bill to Strengthen State Department's Taiwan Strategy Signed into Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Coons (D-DE) released the following statements after their Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, which requires the U.S. Department of State to review and update its policy guidance regarding Taiwan no less than every five years and deliver a report to Congress within 90  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Announces Inaugural Western Water Cooperative Committee Meeting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - After years of bureaucratic delays, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, announced the first Western Water Cooperative Committee (WWCC) meeting will be held in Bismarck on Dec. 3 and 4. The WWCC will e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Applauds President Trump, HHS for Supporting Nursing Homes in Rural Montana * HHS Overturns Biden-Era "One-Size-Fits All" Staffing Mandate U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded an announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services repealing a Biden-era rule that disproportionately burdened Montana's rural nursing homes. "Today's announcement from HHS is a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Announces $2.8 Million in Federal Grants to Support 14 Western PA Fire Departments * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that fourteen Western Pennsylvania fire departments are receiving more than $2.8 million in federal grant funding to support their public safety missions. This followed outreach from Congressman Deluzio's office to bring home grants like  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart's and Moskowitz's Bipartisan Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 Approved by House Foreign Affairs Committee * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26), Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs of the House Committee on Appropriations, and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), member of more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Demands All Air Traffic Controllers Who Worked Without Pay During Republican Shutdown, Not Only Trump's Favorites, Receive $10,000 Bonuses * December 03, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - After the Trump Administration cruelly provided only four percent of the air traffic controller (ATC) and technician workforce with $10,000 bonuses, despite all of them working without pay during the Republi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * DUMP Red Tape Act Passes House with Bipartisan Support * WASHINGTON, DC Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass Congressman Tony Wied's legislation, the Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act. "Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but they often lack the time and resources to navigate complex regulatory frameworks," said Congressman Wied. "As a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Announces His Final Introduction Of The Dream Act & Shares 150th Dreamer Story On The Senate Floor * December 03, 2025 Durbin has introduced the Dream Act every Congress since 2001; this introduction marks his final introduction of the legislation before the end of his congressional career WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), R more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Durbin Announces His Final Introduction Of The Dream Act & Shares 150th Dreamer Story On The Senate Floor Durbin has introduced the Dream Act every Congress since 2001; this introduction marks his final introduction of the legislation before the end of his congressional career * In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns Pardon Of Former President Of Honduras * December 02, 2025 Durbin: "Donald Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon to [more than 1,500] people who stormed the Capitol. It comes as no surprise [that] when it comes to major drug traffickers like the former Honduran president, Donald Trump got out his pardon pen." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate D more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns Pardon Of Former President Of Honduras In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, condemned President Trump's pardon of the former Honduran president, Juan Orlando Hernandez. Durbin began by outlining the horrendous conduct of Mr. Hernandez, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Investigates Arrests Of U.S. Citizens By President Trump's Out-Of-Control Immigration Forces * Durbin in oversight request to Secretary Noem: "The disturbing reality is that many American citizens have been caught in the Trump Administration's indiscriminate and violent immigration enforcement dragnet across the country." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Rank more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Durbin Investigates Arrests Of U.S. Citizens By President Trump's Out-Of-Control Immigration Forces U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today launched an investigation into the reported arrests of U.S. citizens under the Trump Administration's violent immigration enforc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On The Affordability Crisis: Costs Are Through The Roof Because Of President Trump And His MAGA Policies * December 02, 2025 In his speech on the Senate floor, Durbin denounced President Trump's economic policies, ranging from cuts to SNAP to instituting damaging tariffs, that are costing Americans more WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech on more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin To His Republican Colleagues: What If 'Operation Midway Blitz' Comes To Your State Or Hometown? * December 02, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin again denounced President Trump's so-called "Operation Midway Blitz" and called on his Republican colleagues to stand up against the President's cruel mass deportation scheme WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: If Republicans Reject The Democratic Proposal To Address ACA Subsidies, The American Public Will Know Which Party Abandoned Them * December 02, 2025 On the Senate floor, Durbin continues to push his Republican colleagues to come to the table and negotiate with Democrats on a solution to address the looming health care crisis WASHINGTON - As open enrollment for 2026 individual market more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Europe Subcommittee Chairman Keith Self Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on a Path Toward Stability in the Western Balkans Today, House Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee Chairman Keith Self delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled "Flashpoint: A Path Toward Stability in the Western Balkans". The goal of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Votes to Reduce Costly Regulations on Iowa Small Businesses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull), and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, two pieces of legislation to reduce the complex and costly regulatory burden on Iowa small businesses. "Iowa small businesses are the backbone of our Main Streets, support good-paying jobs, and power economic growth in commu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Kelly Announce Approval of Internet for All Plan, Urge Trump Administration to Preserve Full Funding for Arizona * NTIA approves Arizona's final BEAD plan, clearing the way for broadband developments ARIZONA Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Arizona's Broadband Equity, Access, and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and President Pro Tempore, issued the following floor remarks on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Grassley Exposes Biden Admin's Failure to Vet Afghan Evacuees Following Tragic Attack on National Guard "Oversight of Afghan Evacuee Vetting" Last week, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were tragically shot here on duties in Washington, D.C. They were attacked by an Afghan national brought here more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Introduces Steven Haines, Trump's Nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis * Haines served as Hagerty's National Security Fellow for two years WASHINGTON Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced his former staff member, Steven Haines, President Donald Trump's nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis, at a Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger Applauds House Passage of Her Medical Supply Chain Security Provision in Rep. McCaul's Give Kids A Chance Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) applauded the House's unanimous passage of H.R. 1262 (link is external), the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act led by Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX), which includes her bipartisan provision to strengthen an more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Announces 'No Taxes on Healthcare' Legislation to Lower Costs * WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced the No Taxes on Healthcare Act to provide relief for American families from out-of-control medical costs that have skyrocketed in recent years. Studies estimate that nearly 41 percent of adults in the United States have some form of debt stemming from medical expenses. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Alsobrooks, Blumenthal, Blunt Rochester, Heinrich, Kim, Markey, Schiff, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Protect Scientific Standards, Safeguard ACIP Vaccine Committee * Senators introduce bill ahead of ACIP's meeting tomorrow to revisit hepatitis B, other childhood shots This year, HHS Secretary replaced all 17 non-partisan experts on CDC's top vaccine committee, attacked settled s more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Commends Passage of Two Small Business Bills on the House Floor Today, two bills from the House Committee on Small Business passed favorably out of the House. This legislation will take meaningful steps to cut costly red tape, strengthen oversight, and ensure small businesses can grow without being weighe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans are Unleashing Prosperity through Deregulation * WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed legislation to codify President Trump's Executive Orders to unleash prosperity through deregulation, empower small businesses, and foster economic growth. "America's small businesses owners are forced to navigate outdated, duplicative, and costly fede more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans are Unleashing Prosperity through Deregulation * WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed legislation to codify President Trump's Executive Orders to unleash prosperity through deregulation, empower small businesses, and foster economic growth. "America's small businesses owners are forced to navigate outdated, duplicative, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Blake Moore Joins President Trump to Celebrate Michael and Susan Dell's $6.25B Investment in Trump Accounts * WASHINGTONCongressman Blake Moore joined President Trump at the White House to celebrate Michael and Susan Dell's monumental $6.25 billion investment in Trump Accounts for children. Congressman Moore introduced legislation in the House to establish these investment accounts, wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott on Fox Business: Obamacare isn't Making Health Care More Affordable - My Plan Fixes it * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott appeared on Fox Businesses' Kudlow yesterday to discuss his newly introduced legislation, the More Affordable Care Act, to fix the failures and rising costs of Obamacare that American families continue to face. Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Smith Introduce Legislation to End Inhumane Immigration Detention Conditions * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Adam Smith (WA-09) are today introducing the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, legislation to enact guardrails and oversight on immigration detention, and to ensure civil and human rights are protected. "Under the Trump Administration, we have se more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul, Schumer, & Schiff File War Powers Resolution on Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) filed a War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress. President D more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego Announce Approval of Internet for All Plan, Urge Trump Administration to Preserve Full * NTIA approves Arizona's final BEAD plan, clearing the way for broadband developments Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Arizona's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) final propos more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Testifies at Bipartisan Hearing on Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia * In Her Remarks, Klobuchar Discussed Her Recent Meeting with Ukrainian Children and Pope Leo Watch Klobuchar's Full Remarks Here WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) testified at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the abduction of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation. At the hearing more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Calls for Immediate Resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to resign, following reports from the Washington Post (link is external) that Hegseth gave an illegal order resulting in a second strike to kill survivors of an initial attack on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea. Yesterday, the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THESE PEOPLE ARE DESTROYING THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IN REAL TIME" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he made clear that as Donald Trump and Republicans continue to raise prices and fail to address their healthcare crisis, Democrats will continue fighting to lower the high cos more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS ARE ON THE RUN BECAUSE THEY'VE BEEN COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he reiterated that while Republicans have failed to deliver on their promise to lower costs on day one, Democrats are fighting to bring down the cost of living, fix ou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS ARE ON THE RUN BECAUSE THEY'VE BEEN COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he reiterated that while Republicans have failed to deliver on their promise to lower costs on day one, Democrats are fighting to bring down the cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Merkley, Murkowski, Massie, Khanna Demand DOJ Briefing on Release of the Epstein Files * Senate and House sponsors of Epstein Files Transparency Act lead the charge to ensure law is fully implemented. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined forces with U.S. Representatives Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D- more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren, MA Delegation Sound Alarm on Trump Cuts to Grants that Provide Funding for Massachusetts Anti-Poverty Programs * Grant provided a total of $804 million for crucial services low-income families rely on in FY2025 and has bipartisan support in Congress, reflecting the importance of the services it provides. Letter Text (PDF) Washington (December 3, 2025) Senator Edward J. M more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI CONDEMNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACK ON MONEY-SAVING FUEL-EFFICIENCY VEHICLE STANDARDS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) released the following statement in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) new proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that gut common-sense fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Meeks, Jacobs, Shaheen, Booker Condemn President Trump's Remarks on Somali Immigrants in the United States Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, and Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Memb more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez and Omar Lead Effort to Lower Childcare Costs and Empower Working Families * Today, Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced the Parental Workforce Training Act, legislation establishing a $10 million federal pilot program to help parents afford childcare while enrolled in workforce training. This legislation would provide grants to local workforce developme more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Cosponsors Legislation to End Inhumane Conditions for Detained Immigrants * Today, Representative Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced his co-sponsorship of the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, which is led by Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07). The legislation would prevent inhumane and cruel conditions for migrants at detention centers and includes significant changes to the current  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Murkowski, Lujan, Massie, Khanna Demand DOJ Briefing on Release of the Epstein Files * Senate and House sponsors of Epstein Files Transparency Act lead the charge to ensure law is fully implemented. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) joined forces with U.S. Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) to call on more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Secretary Bessent to Reject Proposed Dollar Coin Designs Featuring Donald Trump * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Nevada's U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto led seven Senate Democratsincluding Senator Ron Wydenin a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling on him to reject the proposed designs Opens in new tab for the Semiquincentennial more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Joins President Trump for Announcement on Auto Affordability * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) joined President Trump, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett, Republican members of Congress, and executives from Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis to discuss the reversal of Biden-era fuel standards to save $109 billion for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Schiff, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Inexperienced Temporary Immigration Judge Appointments, Close Loopholes Exploited by Trump Administration * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) to introduce the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, legislation to prevent inexperienced more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * NOW LAW: Congresswoman Lee's Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Youth Substance Abuse Signed into Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, Congresswoman Lee's bipartisan Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training for (TREAT) Youth Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump. Lee's legislation, which she led with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), will provide resources for a critical  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Mullin Bill Strengthening Cybersecurity for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Signed Into Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-founder of the Senate Mental Health Caucus, announced that his bipartisan legislation to strengthen the cybersecurity protocols for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was signed into law. The 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Trump Administration Roll Back of Fuel Economy Standards Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today on the Trump Administration's latest move to roll back the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Corporate Average Fuel Economy  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Pallone Slams Republicans for Making Affordability Crisis Worse at Full Committee Markup Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Full Committee markup of 15 bills from the Energy and Communications and Technology Subcommittees: Today the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Leads Homeland Security Democrats to Call for Ingrassia's Removal from Deputy General Counsel Position at GSA U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led his Democratic committee colleagues in calling for the immediate removal of Paul Ingrassia  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Pocan, Booker Announce Reintroduction of World AIDS Day Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) reintroduced a bicameral resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day, including the goal of achieving zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. The resolution also recognizes the impact of efforts by the United more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs Cassidy's Legislation to Simplify IRS Notices into Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement after President Trump signed his Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Health (IRS MATH) Act into law. The legislation will improve math and clerical error notices, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authority used to quickly adjust  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Clarke, Kelly, Watson Coleman Urge Dept. of Labor to Address Crisis of Black Women Unemployment * Pressley Has Sounded the Alarm on Pushout of Black Women from Workforce Under Trump, Demanded Action from Federal Reserve Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, along with Co-Chairs of the Congress more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Moves to Subpoena Bovino for Unlawful Military Tactics, Lies in Chicago * Congresswoman Ramirez also called for the resignation of Secretary Kristi Noem Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) motioned to subpoena Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to answer questions before the House Committee on Homeland Security. Ramirez's motion follows Bovino's lawless campai more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Adams Remarks on the Growing Student Debt Crisis Ranking Member Alma S. Adams (NC-12), Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "Public Funds, Private Po more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Cuts to Food Stamps in Democratic-led States Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's refusal to distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administra more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member DeSaulnier Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing Defending Retirees' Hard-Earned Pensions Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) delivered the following opening statement at today's Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Pen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lujan Leads Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee Hearing on Defending America's Communications Networks * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, helped lead a subcommittee hearing titled "Signal Under Siege: Defending America's Communications Networks." Wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Launches Investigation of CBS "Ombudsman" After CBS Heavily Edits Trump 60 Minutes Interview Following President's Displeasure with Journalist's Questions CBS "Ombudsman" Appears to Be Acting as a Government Regulator and Censor Enforcing Trump's Demands for More Pro-Trump Content * Today, Rep. Jamie Raski more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on Chairman Jordan's Refusal to Let the American People Hear Directly from Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after Chairman Jim Jordan refused the offer from former Special Counsel Jack Smith more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Production of Photos and Videos from Epstein's Island Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after receiving never-before-seen photos and videos from Epstein's Island in the U.S. Vir more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Schatz Opening Remarks At Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing On Abduction Of Ukrainian Children By Russia * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, delivered the following remarks at the subcommittee's hearing on the abduction of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Elizabeth Warren and Maxine Waters Urge Federal Agencies to Provide Immediate Guidance to Address the National Penny Shortage Caused by the Trump Administration's Abrupt End to Penny Production U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Commit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Statements from Hearing on Advanced Air Mobility The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Andre Carson (D-IN). d more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Maxine Waters and Elizabeth Warren Urge Federal Agencies to Provide Immediate Guidance to Address the National Penny Shortage Caused by the Trump Administration's Abrupt End to Penny Production Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Committee and U.S. Senator more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Introduces Bill to Reduce Administrative Burden on Small Businesses * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) introduced the Cut the Burden, Keep the Benefits Act. This bill supports small businesses across the country by giving them an opportunity to voice not only regulatory concerns, but all government actions that affect them, including tariffs and on healthcare more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Votes to Protect Small Businesses, Cut Red Tape and Costs for Main Street * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of The DUMP Red Tape Act and the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act which both work to protect Main Street America. The Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act gives small businesses a direct line to the S more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Reacts to New GAO Report Detailing ACA Fraud Risks * Contact: Luis.BFaz@mail.house.gov (link sends email) (202) 494-4620 Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, reacted to a new, nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report (link is external) revealing persistent failure to identify  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman, Sen. Cortez Masto, And Rep. Ramirez Introduce Legislation To Protect Unaccompanied Children From Republicans' H.R. 1 * New Bicameral Bill Repeals Cruel Fees and Policies in Big Beautiful Bill that Endanger Children Fleeing Trafficking, Abuse, and Exploitation Trump Administration Using Punitive Fees as a Pretext to Deport Vulnerable Children View Video from the Press Conference H more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez Introduces the Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act * WASHINGTON, DC - As working families continue to face skyrocketing housing costs and a deepening affordability crisis, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today introduced the Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act, landmark legislation that redirects the $175 billion ICE and CBP slush fund Donald Trump created in hi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Grijalva Condemns Illegal Border Patrol Raid in Southern Arizona on House Floor: "Humanitarian Aid Is Not a Crime" Tonight, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva took to the House floor to condemn a recent raid by Border Patrol of a humanitarian aid site operated by the non-profit, No More Deaths. According to reports, the agents entered the site without a warrant, taking three more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Grijalva Introduces First Bill: The Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act Legislation repeals 2014 land-swap giveaway * Newly elected Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) today introduced her first piece of legislation in Congress - the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act. First introduced by her father in 2015, the landmark bill would repeal the 2014 controversial Na more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Remove UN Headquarters from New York * WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced a bill to implement a strategy to relocate the headquarters of the United Nations. This legislation directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to relocate the UN Headquarters to a city that upholds President Trump's standard of national security, economic resp more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement at a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing on promoting global competitiveness for American workers and businesses: * * * Thank you, Chairman Kelly, the members of this Subcommittee, and to the witnesses, for convening this hearing today. I'd also like to extend a special welcome to Chairman Brady - it's always great to welcome a former Committee Member back. You look more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on five bills, including legislation to codify President Trump's Executive Order (EO) 14252, "Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful." Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Salinas, Sorensen Introduce Legislation to Undo Trump Administration's Attempts to Bury Social Security Performance Data * Washington, D.C. Today, Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced the Social Security Data Transparency Act. This legislation would require the Social Security Administration (SSA) to post and regularly update metrics on their website such more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans are Restoring Secure Borders and Safe Communities * "President Trump and Republicans are ending the chaos, securing the border in record time, and getting America back on track [...] We didn't just secure the border for today. We secured it for the future. In July, Republicans passed and President Trump signed into law the largest border security investment in American history." WASHIN more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Chairs Subcommittee Hearing on American AI Leadership, Countering Communist China * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Chairman Pete Ricketts (R-NE) led a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. The subcommittee hearing highlighted the need to counter Communist China's challenge to American AI leadership. "Artific more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross Leads Lawmakers in Urging Restoration of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan * Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) led her colleagues in urging the Trump administration to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Members warn more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Demanding Answers After DoD Guts Support for Children with Special Needs in Military Schools * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is demanding answers after the Trump Administration gutted support for children with special needs in Department of Defense schools. Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) requesting more  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Rising Health Care Cost Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing examining the escalating health care costs and increasing strain on patients, families, and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Senate HELP Committee Votes to Approve 2 Additional Trump Admin Nominees Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to approve two of President Trump's nominees to serve at the National Labor Relations Board and the National Endowment for the Arts. Under HELP Chairman Bill Cassidy's,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Delivers Floor Remarks on Rising Health Care Costs U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor to highlight the dire consequences facing Delawareans due to skyrocketing health care costs. Senator Blunt Rochester also previewed a bill she plans to introduce tomorrow, December 4, to address this crisis: the Resto more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Demands Action on Health Care Affordability, Promotes Legislation to Address Health Care Crisis U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, today participated in a hearing focused on our broken health care system and the high cost of care for Americans. In addition to an exchange w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Statement on Release of $3.7 Billion in Federal Energy Assistance for Low Income Households * Massachusetts to receive $146 million through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Washington (December 2, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today released the following statement after the Trump administratio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Americans Are Smart Consumers & Transparency Puts Power Back in Their Hands * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss the Republican Health Care Plan Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Wake up America on Newsmax to detail Republicans' health care plan that will empower patients rather than insurance companies and allow them to be con more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: My Plan Will Fix America's Healthcare Crisis * Senator Marshall Joins the Guy Benson Show on Fox News to Discuss his Healthcare Plan Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Guy Benson Show on Fox News Radio to discuss the tragic shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and the GOP healthcare plan. Click HERE or on the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Our Plan Empowers the Patients - Not Big Insurance * Senator Marshall Joins Morning Joe on MSNBC Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Morning Joe on MSNBC to discuss the latest on the GOP healthcare plan and the boat strikes in the Caribbean carrying poisonous drugs heading into America. Click HERE or on the above image to watch the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Slams Planned Changes to Hepatitis B Vaccine at Upcoming ACIP Meeting, Calls on Chair Cassidy to Demand RFK Jr. Testify on Vaccine Changes Before HELP Committee * ICYMI : In Response to Murray Questioning at HELP, Former CDC Director Says She Would Be "Very Nervous" to Tell Parents to Trust Recommendations From New ACIP Panel ICYMI : Murray requests HHS Inspector General Review of more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Backs Trump Administration's Efforts to Combat Narco-terrorists * Blasts Democrats' Call for Servicemembers to Break Chain of Command WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox News' Ingraham Angle to support President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's efforts to target narco-terrorists and blasts Democrats' for urging servicemembers to break the chain of command.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Hassan Applaud Release of Delayed Home Heating Assistance Funding Following Their Advocacy * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) applauded the release of delayed Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding, which more than 57,000 Granite Staters rely on to help pay their home heating bills. The announcement comes afte more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Shaheen, Meeks, Booker and Jacobs Condemn President Trump's Remarks on Somali Immigrants in the United States Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, and Representat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Sheehy Introduces Pro-Veteran Bill to Prevent Overprescription at the VA Senator Tim Sheehy introduced the Written Informed Consent Act, a bill aimed at ensuring veterans are aware of the intended and side effects of certain high-risk drugs they are prescribed and curtailing pervasive overprescription within the VA. "America's veterans put their lives on the line in defense of our nation and our freedo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Smith, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to End Inhumane Immigration Detention Conditions * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Adam Smith (WA-09) are today introducing the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, legislation to enact guardrails and oversight on immigration detention, and to ensure civil and human rights are protected. "We are witnessing appalling conditions  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Tax Subcommittee Chairman Kelly Opening Statement: Hearing on Promoting Global Competitiveness for American Workers and Businesses Today, Tax Subcommittee Chairman Mike Kelly (PA-16) delivered the following remarks during a hearing on the international and pro-growth tax policy in the working families tax cuts. As prepared f more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Standardizing NIL for College Athletics and Protecting Student-Athletes For many years, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) amateurism rules prevented student-athletes from being paid for the commercial use of their Name,, and Likeness (NIL). That chang more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Trio of Boozman-Backed Veterans Bills Pass Senate * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, applauded Senate passage of three bipartisan legislative initiatives he has championed to support veterans and their families. The bills focus on protecting benefits of defrauded servicemembers and veterans, securing a cost-of-living adjustment more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on President Trump's Targeting of Somalis in Twin Cities * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement in response to reporting that President Trump is directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to launch a raid targeting the Somali community in the Twin Cities: "When Donald Trump calls all Somalis 'garba more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Schiff, Vargas in Introducing Bill to Prevent Inexperienced Temporary Immigration Judge Appointments, Close Loopholes Exploited by Trump Administration * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in introducing the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, legislation to prevent inexperienced temporary immigration judge appointments in l more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Velazquez Highlights Solutions to Keep Main Street Safe During Hearing on Crime and Cybersecurity Today, the House Small Business Committee convened for a hearing titled "Main Street Under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses," examining how cyberattacks, retail theft, and gun violence are affecting small firms and t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Slams Biden Administration's Failure to Vet Afghan Migrants Following National Guard Shooting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor slamming former President Joe Biden's scheme to make illegal immigration legal through "Operation Allies Welcome," a program his administration launched following his disastrous Af more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor Denouncing Trump's Bizarre Pardon of Drug Kingpin Juan Orlando Hernandez and Illegal Strikes in Caribbean * FULL VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, spoke on the Senate floor to denounce President  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Bill to Combat China's Aggression, Support an Independent Taiwan Signed into Law * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed into law her Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act: "The world is on fire, and the People's Republic of China has made it clear they have their sights set on exerting even more power over Taiwan more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Criticizes NVIDIA CEO's Closed-Door Meeting on Capitol Hill; Presses Administration not to Greenlight Sale of H200 AI Chips to China United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee (BHUA), released the following statement: "NVIDIA CEO more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, MA Delegation Sound Alarm on Trump Cuts to Grants that Provide Funding for Massachusetts Anti-Poverty Programs * Grant provided a total of $804 million for crucial services low-income families rely on in FY2025 and has bipartisan support in Congress, reflecting the importance of the services it provides. Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Bicameral Bill to Prevent Inexperienced Temporary Immigration Judge Appointments, Close Loopholes Exploited by Trump Administration * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) in introducing the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, bicam more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Blasts Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), released the following statement today after the Trump Administration announced its plan to roll back automobile fuel effi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Opening Statement at TVA, NRC Nominations Hearing Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's "Hearing on the Nominations of Lee Beaman to be a Member of the Board  more PR