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Senator asks GAO for legal opinion, kicking off the process for Congress to repeal the Trump administration’s sweeping new policy forcing immigrants to leave the U.S. to apply for green cards WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) sent a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), kicking off the process to potentially repeal the Trump Administration’s new […]

Denver — Over a dozen rural hospital leaders from across Colorado and the United States are praising the unanimous Senate passage of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, led by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, co-chair of the Senate Rural Health Caucus, and Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley.  The bipartisan, bicameral legislation provides a […] The post  What They’re Saying: Leaders Across the Nation Applaud Senate Passage of Bennet, Grassley Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, June 3, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “I want to commend Governor Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport for their decisive action to protect the community from out-of-state, lawless protestors at Delaney Hall Detention Facility. Instead of peacefully protesting in the designated areas, these groups have knocked over […] The post STATEMENT: Gottheimer Commends Governor Sherrill, AG Davenport for Decisive Action Against Violent Protests at Delaney Hall appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

June 3, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works’ (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, questioned witnesses at an EPW hearing examining the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. In the hearing, Senator Alsobrooks specifically questioned the FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster about expected federal investment for Maryland’s American Legion Bridge. […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement:  More than...

Click here to watch the full interview Senator Blunt Rochester’s Interview Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” She discussed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, and Bill Pulte’s appointment as Acting Director of National Intelligence. A key excerpt can be found below. Andrew […]

“Bobby’s humanity, empathy, and strength saved the lives of so many of our Boston neighbors. As we mourn this loss,... The post Pressley Delivers Floor Speech Honoring the Life and Legacy of Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced he’s working on a plan to rebuild the middle class. He is sharing his framework for the plan and inviting the public to share their ideas. “I’m committed to building an economy that works for working people. That means bringing down costs. It also means addressing the other side of affordability: wage […]

“In this moment students are struggling. They, in particular, would benefit from this grant getting out the door.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today participated in a hearing entitled, “The Federal Highway Administration’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.” Senator Blunt Rochester questioned Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster on the administration’s proposed budget for Fiscal

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today introduced the Safer Choice Program Authorization Act (SCPAA) to formally authorize and strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency’s voluntary Safer Choice Program. The Safer Choice Program helps consumers, businesses, schools, and institutions identify cleaning and other products that meet rigorous standards for human health, environmental safety, […]

June 3, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box live from the Senate Banking Committee room. Senator Alsobrooks discussed her work fueling innovation, creating economic opportunity, and lowering the cost of health care, housing, and groceries. WATCH FULL INTERVIEW HERE “There are people who expect that I should be offended by wealth — I’m not. […]

“As the daughter of a former student athlete, as a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, the former CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, and a lifelong member of the NAACP, I’m taking all of these concerns very seriously.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Commerce, […]

WASHINGTON – The Virginia congressional delegation invites individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. The delegation is collecting photographs that represent the many treasures Virginia has to offer in 2026 – whether they capture everyday life, natural landscapes, historic places, community events, local traditions, work, or […]