Press Releases

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins, Steak ‘n Shake, and Northeast Indiana veterans to announce a new public-private partnership to promote VA benefits and services and make it easier for veterans to become business owners. As part of the public-private partnership the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Steak ’n Shake have signed a […]

Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued two designations naming several Arizona counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought conditions. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) applauded the decisions given the historic dry conditions impacting the Southwest. The determinations were made...

Daines Sent Letter of Support for Grant in 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation on the “Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development” (BUILD) Grant that was awarded to Missoula County to repair the Glacier Creek Bridge in Condon. “Big news for Missoula County- the U.S. Department […] The post Daines Lauds $3 Million DOT Grant to Repair the Glacier Creek Bridge appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

Originally published on July 1, 2026 by the San Mateo Daily Journal and written by Holly Rusch. Plans to shutter the National Archives facility in San Bruno are prompting concern for historical documents at the facility that tell the stories... The post San Bruno National Archives closure plans causing concern appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Rep. Aguilar joined the Family Service Association of Redlands during their monthly food box distribution day, which provides over 100...

Charlemont, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Charlemont Town Administrator Sarah Reynolds, Interim Fire Chief Dennis Annear, and members of the Select Board to announce $599,000 in federal funding for a new fire truck for the town of Charlemont. This allocation was made possible through community project funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

Washington, DC – Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03) applauded the announcement of Vance Air Force Base (AFB) as the fourth T-7A Main Operating Base. The Air Force will replace T-38C aircraft at Vance AFB with T-7A deliveries. The Department of the Air Force (DAF) will support all aspects of the T-7A recapitalization, including the construction and upgrades to […] The post Rep. Lucas Applauds Vance Air Force Base’s Selection as Home for New USAF Training System appeared first on Frank Lucas.

WASHINGTON – As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, joined a group of colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release$750 […]

Senator Introduces Amendment on AI & Autonomous Weapons THE HAGUE – U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the Helsinki Commission, participated in a congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to the 33rd Annual Session of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) in The Hague, Netherlands.   On Monday, Senator Gallego introduced an amendment […]

Los Angeles, CA — In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Jon Lovett’s Lovett or Leave It for a wide-ranging discussion on recent Supreme Court rulings empowering President Trump, Trump’s repeated self-enrichment schemes and brazen corruption at the cost of the American people, and the consequences of the Trump administration’s abuse and politicization of agencies – including the Department of Justice and the office of the Director of National Intelligence. Schiff also

July 8, 2026   WASHINGTON, DC – As reported today in the New York Times, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-Wash.-08) demanded immediate action to address a growing and preventable public health crisis: the rising rate of vitamin K refusal at birth and resulting vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) among newborns in a letter to Centers for […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Senate colleagues in demanding transparency from Troy E. Meink, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, and Christopher Kubasik, CEO of L3Harris, into the taxpayer-funded modification of the $400-million luxury jet gifted to President Trump by the government of Qatar. Since Trump announced the gift in […]

BRONX, NY — Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) joined 1199SEIU, faith leaders, and community members at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for a rally and press conference denouncing the Supreme Court’s ruling on Temporary Protected Status and calling on Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing lasting protections for TPS holders. The ruling leaves TPS holders in the […] The post Rep. Torres, 1199SEIU Denounce Supreme Court TPS Ruling, Demand Congressional Action appeared first on Torres.

FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $24 million grant to replace three bridges spanning the Red River, including two […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah), members on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, will introduce bipartisan legislation to improve the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s ability to develop, implement, and manage future IT modernization projects – strengthening SBA operations to support entrepreneurs and small business owners. “Small businesses are the engine of our […]

The recruitment and announcement of Octapharma’s $1.5 billion investment and 1,500+ jobs coming to Rock Hill is good for the city, York County, and the state of South Carolina. I encourage York County Council and the City of Rock Hill to come together and reach a fair, equitable deal that benefits all constituents. Elected officials are required to lead and work together for the betterment of their community, and I look forward to both sides coming together to get this agreement across the finish line.

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the Mass General Brigham nurses strike: “Nurses are the unsung heroes in our broken healthcare system. The nurses and caregivers at Mass General Brigham have shown up for their patients through a pandemic, through staffing shortages, and through impossibly long shifts. They deserve a contract that respects their work and their commitment to families across our Commonwealth.” “No one wants to see nurses on a picket line instead of at the b

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. This competition offers middle and high school students the opportunity to further develop their skills in computer science and STEM fields. Students will have until October 26, 2026, to submit their app. Information about the Congressional App Challenge, including how to apply, can be found on the Congressman's website by clicking here. "Each year, I am incredibly impressed by the creativity and technical talent displayed by students across Texas-1

By Abel Fernández Yajaira González and her husband, Marco Rodríguez, arrived before 6 a.m. for a routine appointment with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Miramar, north of Miami. They knew the process: for five years they had been reporting to that same office while their asylum case moved through the courts. But on Sunday, June 28, only González came out. Rodríguez, 36, was taken into custody and spent three days in an overcrowded room with about 70 other people, with barely any water or food and a single toilet. His case is part of a series of complaints from relatives, act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement: “Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE. This is horrifying. It is infuriating. Every single American should be outraged that a father left for work and never came home,” said Rep. Gomez. “I’m calling for a full, independent investigation into Lorenzo’s death. His family deserves a full accounting of what ICE did, and if misconduct occurred, those responsible must be held accountable.” ###

(Washington, DC) -- U.S. Congressmen Ed Case (D-HI-01) and James Moylan (R-Guam) have introduced a measure in the U.S. House to boost U.S. efforts to counter growing transnational crime in the Indo-Pacific. “Our Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative Act addresses the growing use of Pacific Island nations as transit hubs for cross-Pacific illegal drug trade by transnational criminal networks, particularly narcotics traffickers,” said Case, a founder and Co-Chair of the House Pacific Islands Caucus, a bipartisan Member group focused on the Pacific (https://pacificislandscaucus-case.house.gov). “Our

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $432,132 grant. The funding supports research into medicines that enhance brain fluid flow and alleviate neuroinflammation. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg campus leads an institution in Virginia’s Ninth District to advance research and improve human health. “This HHS grant for more than $432,000 helps the College dev

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced that more than $27 million in Federal Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants have been awarded to two critical infrastructure projects in Mississippi's Fourth Congressional District. The grants include $22.1 million for the Mississippi Department of Transportation to expand truck parking and improve freight technology along the Interstate 10 corridor in Hancock County, as well as $5 million for the City of D'Iberville to improve the Mallett Road Multimodal Corridor in Harrison County. "These investments are a major wi

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opening a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on potential oil and gas lease sales across California, including in San Luis Obispo County. “The Trump administration continues to favor Big Oil at the expense of our environment and public health. While this 30-day public scoping period does not mean new oil wells will spring up tomorrow, it represents yet another reckless step toward handing public lands over to the oil industry. Californians have been clear fr

NEW ULM, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced that he has nominated four southern Minnesota students to the nation’s service academies, all of whom have accepted appointments to their respective institutions. Individuals nominated by Rep. Finstad include: Brady Arneson, Minnesota Connections Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy Aidan Moeller, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial […] The post Finstad Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominees first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

BRONX, NY — Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) joined Fieldston Power and Chestnut Holdings atop 2676 Grand Concourse in the Bronx to celebrate the completion and “powering on” of Fieldston Power’s first community distributed solar portfolio, spanning more than 70 multifamily properties across New York City. The portfolio will benefit approximately 550 low-income New York […] The post Rep. Torres Celebrates Completion of Community Solar Portfolio Spanning 70 Bronx Buildings appeared first on Torres.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and colleagues are demanding answers after reports that Secretary Hegseth denied military officers’ promotions for political reasons. Secretary Hegseth reportedly blocked the promotion of eight Navy captains to be one-star admirals –– including the promotions of two female officers and two Black officers. “We write concerning reports […] The post Slotkin, Ossoff Demand Answers After Hegseth Denied Military Officers’ Promotions for Political Reasons appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

MORRISVILLE, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today announced the delivery of over $1.79 million in federal funding, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to repair catastrophic damage to the Morrisville Water & Light and the Town of Marshfield caused by severe flooding in July 2023. The federal funding grants announced include $1.32 million […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “The new allegations of sexual assault against Graham Platner are alarming and beyond unacceptable for any individual — regardless of whether they’re running for elected office. I have been calling for Platner to leave the race since abuse […] The post STATEMENT: Gottheimer Renews Call for Platner to Exit Maine Senate Race as New Allegations Surface appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) visited the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s (LVMPD) Air Support Unit to celebrate the $1 million in federal funding they secured. The federal funding is part of the Community Project Funding both senators secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 […] The post Senators Rosen, Cortez Masto Celebrate $1 Million in Federal Funding for Las Vegas Metro Police Department’s Air Unit appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Pentagon’s independent watchdog found that Trump administration defunded and blocked reforms to protect civilians during war, potentially violating federal law U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, joined nine other members of Congress in pressing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) defunding and […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Hegseth On Pentagon Gutting Civilian Protection Efforts Amid War In Iran appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

“The facilities Administrator Zeldin and I visited today are prime examples of how Ohio innovation and manufacturing are driving our economy forward.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin for a visit to Revive Environmental Technology in Columbus and Kenworth Truck Manufacturing in Chillicothe. “Ohio makes […]

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today announced that his office has now returned more than $7 million in federal casework funds to residents of Virginia’s Seventh District, solving more than 2,472 constituent cases. Since taking office in January 2025, Team Vindman has closed over 2,500constituent cases, attended more than 625 events, and proudly returned a total of over $7 million to Virginians. “I’m […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick urging the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to protect American innovation from Chinese companies that are using AI to scrape U.S. patent applications and accelerate the theft of American intellectual property.  The letter warns that Chinese companies are increasingly leveraging […]

Washington, D.C. — 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 Development, sent a letter to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought […] The post Murray, Kaptur Call on OMB to Rescind Proposed Rule That Would Politicize DOE Grants, Scare Off Private Investment appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

ELKINS, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following a visit to his Veterans Mobile Office Hours at the Elkins VFW. “As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we also ought to remember the folks who fought to protect it. Our veterans have given so much for this country, and the very least we can […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and 9 of their Senate colleagues submitted public comment to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought demanding OMB rescind a proposed rule, broadly titled “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance” that could alter how nearly all federal agencies administer […]

Schiff and Padilla secured these critical infrastructure investments in California through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) announced that four road and highway repair projects in Amador, Kern, Riverside, and Orange counties were awarded a combined $53.8 million from the Department of Transportation (DOT). The funding comes through the DOT’s Better […]

Above: Gottheimer with staff at Haus Cafe. FAIR LAWN, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Haus Cafe in Fair Lawn to meet with local owners and employees, working alongside their team and hearing first-hand from Jersey customers as part of his “Josh on the Job” series highlighting small, locally owned businesses across Northern Jersey. […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: “Josh on the Job” — Gottheimer Visits Haus Cafe in Fair Lawn to Meet with Small Business Owners, Employees, and Customers appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

“Ohio is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country, and I was honored to host Secretary Collins to show firsthand how our state supports our troops during and after their service.” DAYTON, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins at the Dayton […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $5,819,548 in federal grant funding to revitalize infrastructure, improve air travel safety, and support the long-term viability of nine local and regional airports across Virginia. This funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for Fiscal Year 2026, which the senators have […]