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WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in a letter urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds. Earlier this month, Congress passed the bipartisan 21st Century […]
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is fighting to end Québec’s current restrictions on the importation and sale of wines from California and other parts of the United States. Schiff wrote to Québec Premier Christine Fréchette acknowledging the impacts of President Trump’s harmful trade policies but emphasizing Québec’s long-standing relationship built on mutual economic benefit and unrestricted trade. “Québec […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks introduced the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act. This legislation would prohibit federal funding from being used by K-12 schools to develop, implement, facilitate, or promote programs, activities, or literature featuring sexually oriented content for minors. The Stop the Sexualization of Children Act is cosponsored by Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) and […]
Click here to watch a recap of Senator Blunt Rochester’s tour U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) recently commemorated America’s 250th anniversary with a tour across Delaware. With visits to more than 20 different locations up and down the state, Senator Blunt Rochester highlighted Delaware’s diverse communities and the unique role the First State played in American history, illustrating the theme of the tour: “The American Story Starts Here.” “This Fourth of July we marked the 250
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) celebrated the historic launch of Trump Accounts, made possible by Congressional Republicans passing the Working Families Tax Cuts Act last year. A Trump Account is a new tax-advantaged investment account created for American children, established under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Every eligible child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, receives a $1,000 seed deposit from the U.S. Treasury to kick-start their account, with contributions from family, friends, and employers helping the fund grow tax-deferred over
WASHINGTON – Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Carol Miller (WV-01), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) to reintroduce the Residential Recovery for Seniors Act. This bipartisan bill would help lower the rate of drug overdoses among older adults by authorizing residential and in-patient treatment of opioid-use disorder under Medicare. “Substance use disorder can affect anyone, and over the last two decades, overdose deaths among older Americans have increased at an alarming rate,” said Congressman Valadao. “While Medicaid covers residential addiction treatment, too ma
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to news that the Trump administration was withholding funds from Estrella del Paso: "Estrella del Paso has been a lifeline for immigrant families in our community, providing the legal support that makes our justice system fairer and more accessible. The Trump Administration's decision to withhold funding for unaccompanied minors has placed that mission in jeopardy, created unnecessary uncertainty for the people who depend on it, and deliberately attacked due process. Every day these funds remain frozen p
By Elizabeth Ervin Published July 6, 2026 Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced a House resolution June 30 condemning a new Chinese Communist Party (CCP) law that he says gives the Chinese government unprecedented legal authority to replace distinct ethnic and religious identities with a single party-defined national identity. In a July 1 press release, Smith, co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, said House Resolution1400 condemns the CCP's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress, which took effect July 1. Jointly introduced with Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., the
Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging the Senate to immediately take up and pass H.R. 1689, bipartisan legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians following the recent Supreme Court decision allowing the Administration to terminate the program. Reps. Lawler and Laura Gillen introduced H.R. 1689 early in 2025 after the Administration’s initial announcement that they would push to end the TPS designation for Haiti. Rep. Lawler later signed a discharge petition to force considerat
Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Housing Voucher Reallocation Act, requiring the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reallocate unused voucher funding to public housing agencies that have fully utilized their available resources, helping ensure continued rental assistance for eligible families and maximizing the impact of existing federal housing dollars. This legislation would require HUD to recapture unobligated tenant-based assistance funds from PHAs at the end of each fiscal year and redistribute them to PHAs that have exhaus
By Leif Le Mahieu Published July 6, 2026 A Christian pastor imprisoned for months reunited with his family after the Chinese Communist Party released him following pressure from President Donald Trump. Pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin, the leader of one of the largest underground church networks in China, landed in the United States on the Fourth of July and was greeted by his family. Trump pushed Chinese President Xi Jinping to release Jin during his trip to China in May. “We truly witnessed a miracle and we are feeling so overwhelmed with joy. We thank God for this tremendous miracle,” Jin’s family
By Madalaine Elhabbal Published July 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM China has freed underground Christian pastor Ezra Jin Mingri about two months after President Donald Trump publicly called for his release. Jin, who was arrested by Chinese authorities on Oct. 10, 2025, was reunited with his family in Los Angeles on July 3 ahead of America 250 celebrations. “I am profoundly grateful that Pastor Ezra Jin has been released and reunited with his family,” Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, a Catholic, said in a July 5 statement. “I especially thank President Trump for personally raising Pastor Jin’s case with CC
By Kate Scanlon Published July 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Ezra Jin Mingri, founder and pastor of an underground church in China and a prisoner of conscience in that country, was released from imprisonment and reunited with his family in the U.S. shortly before Independence Day, U.S. officials said. At a May summit in China, President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to release political prisoners of interest to the U.S., including Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s prominent Catholic and pro-democracy campaigner, and Jin, founder and pastor of Zion Church. Both cases present
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 6, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT'S LEGISLATION TO HONOR VIRGIN ISLANDS MUSIC LEGEND PETER G. THURLAND, SR. ADVANCES IN HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) announced today that the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federals Lands held a hearing on H.R. 8121, legislation to designate the Christiansted Bandstand in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as the “Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand.” The hearing marks a significant step forw
Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand American leadership in quantum information science and technology and strengthen U.S. export competitiveness. Companion legislation was also introduced in the Senate by Senators Andy Kim (NJ-D) and Mike Rounds (SD-R). The legislation amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to expand the definition of quantum under the Export-Import Bank of the United States’ (EXIM) China and Transformational
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) recognized one year since the Working Families Tax Cuts became law, the largest tax cut in American history for hardworking families. “As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I had a front-row seat to building this bill. My job, every step of the way, was […] The post Yakym Marks One-Year Anniversary of Working Families Tax Cuts, Largest Tax Cut in American History appeared first on Rudy Yakym.
Vindman: “Only in America can someone arrive as a refugee and, within a single lifetime, serve in the United States Congress. That is the American Dream, and it is why I love this country and believe it remains the greatest nation in the world.” Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement on the United States of America’s 250th anniversary […]
One year ago this Fourth of July, President Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts into law. When I was...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 4, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued… The post CLARKE CELEBRATES 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.
MEDORA, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today celebrated America’s 250th birthday with the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Hoeven delivered remarks as part of the ceremony, honoring […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) shared the following statement on the 250th anniversary of American independence: “America is the greatest nation in the world. Not by a little bit, but by a whole lot. For 250 years, the United States has stood as a beacon of freedom, opportunity, perseverance, and innovation. This American spirit is alive […]
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on the United States of America's 250th anniversary of independence: "As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, we reflect on the extraordinary courage and conviction of the patriots who gathered in Philadelphia to declare that all people are created equal and endowed by their Creator with the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. “For two and a half centuries, generations of Americans have worked to preserve and strengthen the freedoms established by our Founding Fathers
Originally appeared in the Statesboro Herald By: Congressman Rick W. Allen When we think about the 4th of July, we often think about barbeques, parties, fireworks and large celebrations with family and friends. For many, it's easy to breeze through the day without pausing to recognize its importance and meaning. Also known as Independence Day, the significance is echoed in its very name. It is far more than a holiday; far more than an opportunity to fire up the grill. It is a symbolic reminder of how far we've come as a nation. But this year, we also commemorate a generational milestone, our n
Murray: “So as we celebrate America 250—and there’s a LOT to celebrate—remember: it IS patriotic to stand up for our freedoms and our values. You better believe I’m proud to be an American. Here’s to another 250 years of America.” ***WATCH: Senator Murray Delivers Patriotic Message to Washington State*** Washington, D.C. — Today, ahead of […] The post Ahead of America 250th Anniversary, Senator Murray Celebrates this Historic Milestone and Delivers Patriotic Message to Washington State appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR’s Morning Edition, where he made clear that upon the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, Democrats are focused on lowering the high cost of living, protecting access to healthcare, cleaning up corruption and winning back the House of Representatives to hold Donald Trump and Republicans accountable […]
Following new reporting on President Trump’s personal financial disclosures — which show that his single largest source of income in 2025, $636 million, came from issuing a memecoin — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand renewed her call for Congress to bar all elected officials, and their spouses, from issuing or sponsoring their own digital assets. Under […] The post Gillibrand Calls To Ban Trump And Elected Officials From Issuing Memecoins appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.
WASHINGTON, DC – One year after Republicans in Congress passed Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the office of Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a report outlining the legislation’s impact on Nevada. The extreme partisan bill, which Republicans forced through Congress in the middle of the night with no Democratic votes, gives a tax […] The post ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL REPORT: How Washington Republicans Betrayed Working Families appeared first on Jacky Rosen.
Ahead of 250th Anniversary, Pressley Paints Striking Picture of America’s Past & Present “Douglass’s words endure as both a mirror... The post For the First Time in History, Pressley Delivers Frederick Douglass’s Famous Speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on House Floor appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.
MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement marking one year since House Republicans passed their Big Ugly Law: “One year ago, House Republicans passed their singular legislative goal: Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Law. This devastating budget has made life more expensive and difficult for families across the country. “After […]
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR’s Morning Edition, where he made clear that upon the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, Democrats are focused on lowering the high cost of living, protecting access to healthcare, cleaning up corruption and winning back the House of Representatives to hold Donald Trump and Republicans accountable […]
WASHINGTON – Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Trump-Vance administration’s billionaire tax giveaway megabill becoming law, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement highlighting the devastating impact the law has had on Virginia families: “One year ago, President Trump and Republicans in Congress made a choice. They […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, alongside Members of Congress and other leaders, delivered remarks at Independence National Historical Park to mark the birth of the United States as part of America250, the bipartisan national celebration of our nation’s Semiquincentennial. LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Governor Shapiro, Members of Congress, all those assembled. It is a […]
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today, on the 136thanniversary of Idaho statehood, announced the launch of the Idaho Service Spotlight, a new biweekly recognition of individuals whose exceptional courage, leadership, and sacrifice make a lasting difference in their communities. “Idaho is the greatest state in the nation because of the outstanding people who call […]
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – Today,Senator Jim Justice released a statement commemorating America’s 250th birthday and celebrating Independence Day: “Independence Day is a day every American ought to be proud of. For 250 years, the United States of America has stood as the greatest beacon of freedom, opportunity, and hope. As we celebrate this historic milestone, […]
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released the following statement celebrating America’s historic 250thanniversary. “This week we mark 250 years since our founders established a system of governance rooted in the ideals of freedom and opportunity. The nation they created has ushered in eras of immense progress and withstood times of incredible turmoil. “On the […]