Press Releases

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the United States will not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “Today’s announcement regarding the USMCA review process is an important step toward strengthening North American manufacturing and ensuring this agreement continues to work for American workers and businesses. I want to work with this administration, labor, industry, and all stakeholders, because we need a strategic approach to ensure our workforce and manufacturing industries are supported. And

Tonight, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the reported closure of La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution: "The decision by the Bureau of Prisons to close La Tuna was done without notifying my office. "As I push for the agency to release more information, I’m concerned closing La Tuna is evidence of a continued pattern by the Trump administration to privatize more government agencies as outlined in Project 2025. I fear the justification of a massive deficit - despite the Trump administration having no issue already funding other agencies f

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement: “This funding is great news for the Port of Bellingham and Northwest Washington’s entire economy,” said Rep. Larsen. “These dollars will allow the Port of Bellingham to rebuild port infrastructure and create good-paying jobs in Northwest Washington. I will keep working to bring home federal dollars to upgrade maritime infrastructure and grow the local economy.” The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that the Port of Bellingham will receive

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) sent a report to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging the continuation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). The report summarizes over a hundred meetings and conversations that Rep. Larsen’s office has had with farmers, businesses, municipalities, ports and other stakeholders across Northwest Washington over the past year. “Continuing the USMCA deal will lower costs and create jobs in our communities by restabilizing the economic relationship between the U.S. and two of our largest trading partners,” said Rep.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating Tazewell County as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought. As part of the designation, the Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell and Smyth are set to receive access to drought assistance as well. In response to this USDA action, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “This USDA action is necessary to support farmers in Virginia’s Ninth District. Spring frost and freeze events followed by severe drought continue to impact Virginia’s agricultural health. “This disaster designation sets in moti

MENANDS, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement after news of the passing of 7-year-old Harbe Nagi in Menands and following the disgusting Islamophobic comments posted online in the wake of his death: “I was heartbroken yesterday to learn of the passing of 7-year-old Harbe Nagi in Menands — a devastating loss for his family, his friends, and our entire Capital Region community. I was also horrified to see the casual and disgusting Islamophobia on display in the wake of Harbe’s death. There is no place for Islamophobia here in our Capital Region or anywhere else

Access to affordable, quality health care remains a challenge for too many Americans. For those living with metastatic breast cancer who can no longer work because of their disease, the challenges are even greater. Time is precious for people living with metastatic breast cancer and their families. Yet under current law, many are forced to wait 24 months for Medicare and five months for SSDI benefits they spent their careers paying into. The outdated waiting periods create unnecessary barriers for people facing a life-threatening illness. Tragically, the median life expectancy for someone diag

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) led over 100 of her House colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to protect safe drinking water standards and address PFAS contamination that poses risks to the physical health and environmental health of communities across America. In a new letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Congresswoman Dingell and 112 of her colleagues in the House pressed the administration to reconsider eliminating the 2024 National Drinking Water Standards for four PFAS forever chemicals. The water standards established an enforceable limit of forever

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant of $9,344,475 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will support Washington County Service Authority repair damaged waterline impacted by Hurricane Helene. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Federal disaster relief resources continue to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. “This FEMA grant for more than $9.3 million helps local authorities restore 12-inch cast iron waterlin

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced the Online Accessibility Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the digital age while protecting small businesses from abusive website lawsuits. The legislation establishes clear, uniform accessibility standards for consumer-facing websites and mobile applications and creates a structured process to ensure issues are fixed—rather than exploited. “Missouri small businesses want to do the right thing—they want their websites accessible to everyon

Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), alongside Republican Congressman Jack Bergman, introduced the VA Home Loan Navigator Act, legislation to help veterans better access and use their VA home loan benefits by providing free, independent guidance and counseling. The VA home loan is one of the most valuable benefits available to veterans, helping them and their families achieve homeownership. But unlike most VA benefits, the VA home loan program lacks a structured support system of accredited, unbiased representatives who can help veterans navigate the process from start to finish.

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement after Consumers Energy announced it would not move forward with a proposed power plant in Lima Township: "I am pleased that Consumers Energy has decided not to move forward with the proposed power plant in Lima Township. Residents raised thoughtful and legitimate concerns about the project's potential impacts on public health, the environment, and their community. I shared those concerns directly with Consumers Energy and urged the company to listen carefully to the people who would be most affected. I appreciate tha

WASHINGTON — On the eve of America’s 250th Anniversary, Speaker Johnson contributed a letter to the 2026 Bossier Community Time Capsule, which will remain sealed until America’s tricentennial in 2076. In the letter, Speaker Johnson outlined his journey to Congress and the Speakership, the genius of America’s constitutional republic, and emphasized the importance of maintaining our Republic by recommitting to the timeless principles our nation was founded upon. The time capsule was sponsored by Keep Bossier Beautiful in conjunction with the Bossier Parish Police Jury and Keep America Beautiful.

By Eva Fu & Dorothy Li Published July 1, 2026 WASHINGTON—House lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning China’s new ethnic unity law, saying it will expand the regime’s efforts to enforce the regime’s ideology internationally and eliminate cultural and religious rights. The measure by Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) comes amid growing concerns in Congress about the Chinese law, which allows Beijing to target people in the United States and beyond. The Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress law, enacted on July 1, formalizes a longstanding push to pr

Congressmen William Timmons (R-SC) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Ounce of Prevention Act to help states, cities, and local governments strengthen communities before disaster strikes. The bill allows local governments to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for pre-disaster risk mitigation–eliminating restrictions that currently tie funding solely to post-disaster relief– and cuts red tape that delays proactive projects to protect communities. "Communities should not have to wait until after a disaster strikes to take commonsense steps that protect lives and pr

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson as an original co-sponsor of the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act. This bipartisan bill would modernize the H-2A program to better meet the needs of year-round agricultural operations while giving existing unauthorized workers the opportunity to participate in the program, providing much-needed stability for the ag sector. As the sole dairyman in Congress, Congressman Valadao has been a leading advocate for modernizing the H-2A program and strengthening America’s agricultural wor

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act to provide comprehensive condo relief that expands and ensures access to public and private loans for structural and safety repairs, providing bipartisan preventive assistance for millions of residents grappling with the building integrity realities exposed in the Surfside condominium collapse that took 98 lives. The Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act makes it easier for condo owners to afford special a

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Co-Chair of both the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) and the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), introduced legislation condemning the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) intensified repression of ethnic and religious minorities, as well as Beijing’s new law—the so-called Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress—scheduled to take effect on July 1st. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) is the lead Democrat on the resolution. The Smith-McGovern resolution (H.Res.1400), first reported by The Epoch Times, warns that the bogus statute, adopted by Ch

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the passing of Paul Roberts: “Paul Roberts was instrumental in making Everett the city it is today. Paul was one of the kindest, most dedicated and hardworking people I have ever known. From a deep passion for protecting our cherished environment, to his foresight on bringing the naval base to Everett, Paul was the embodiment of what a lifelong public servant is. Even after leaving the City Council, he continued his work in public service for my office, ensuring that local communities benefited from the Bipartisan In

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, continues to work on health care policies that support scores of patients across the United States. Through May and June, he accomplished these goals. Chairman Griffith is a proponent of House Republicans’ push to keep American communities safe and deliver more affordable health care options. Chairman Griffith advanced potential solutions to crack down on illicit drug threats posed to American communities. As the chief House sponsor of the HALT Fentanyl Act, Chairman Griffith

More photos from the announcement event in Burlington can be found here. Rep. Balint’s remarks at the event can be viewed here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) has re-introduced the Community Housing Act, her sweeping legislation to address our nation’s housing crisis. The legislation would invest $500 billion in federal programs, fund the construction of affordable housing, provide new financing to build affordable units, center inclusive zoning and land use, and provide more pathways to homeownership. The ambitious package embraces perpetually affordable housing through communit

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Warren Davidson (OH-08), John Garamendi (CA-08), and Seth Moulton (MA-06) are introducing the bipartisan Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act to end the requirement that military services send Congress funding wish lists outside the appropriations process. This irresponsible… The post Jayapal, Davidson, Garamendi, Moulton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Wasteful Pentagon Spending appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote to the journal Toxicology Reports and its owner, Elsevier, requesting documents explaining their decision to remove a previously published article by Neil Z. Miller titled “Vaccines and sudden infant death: An analysis of the VAERS database 1990-2019 and review of the medical literature.” Miller’s […] The post Chairman Johnson Requests Information from Medical Journal on Removal of Article on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Vaccines appeared first on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson

Advocates Passage of Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act to Support Early Detection of Alzheimer’s and Dementia WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize June 2026 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The resolution seeks to increase public understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, support continued investment in […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Young Kim’s (CA-40) Credit Access and Inclusion Act passed out of the House Financial Services Committee to help Americans more easily build and improve their credit scores. Approximately 26 million Americans are considered “credit invisible,” or lack a history of traditional payments such as student loans, car loans, or mortgage […] The post Rep. Young Kim’s Credit Access and Inclusion Act Passes House Financial Services Committee first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Young Kim’s (CA-40) Review the Expansion of Government (REG) Act passed out of the House Financial Services Committee as part of Capital Markets Subcommittee Chair Wagner’s SEC Reform and Restructuring Act. The REG Act would require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to consider the cumulative impact of related existing […] The post Rep. Young Kim’s REG Act Passes House Financial Services Committee first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Abe Hamadeh (R-Ariz.-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), helping address understaffing at facilities across the country, including the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center, and ensure veterans receive the care they earned. “I hear from veterans across my district who cannot get the care they need because of staffing shortages and delays at the Fredericksburg […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 June 2026 Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov Reps. Barragán, Bilirakis, Buchanan, and Sanchez Reintroduce Resolution to Recognize Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month WASHINGTON,...

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) launched an investigation into the ongoing mail service failures plaguing Missouri, alongside potential criminal activity in abandoned mail and the alarming distribution of lavish bonuses to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) executives. The investigation follows Senator Hawley’s questions to Postmaster General David Steiner in a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing last […] The post Hawley Launches Investigation into Failures at US Postal Service After Postmaster General Refused to Forego Bonuses appeared first on Josh Hawley.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced a package of 26 amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendments are intended to uphold human rights at home and abroad, protect our servicemembers, block U.S.-Israeli military integration and end U.S. participation in war crimes, stop the expansion of AI data centers, rein in […] The post Tlaib Introduces 26 Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

By Reporters Desk – June 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Rep.’s Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02),...

Dear Friend, I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From opening new homes at JBLM and recognizing Juneteenth, to passing the defense policy bill out of the Armed Services Committee, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what matters most to you. Keeping it Local Strickland Supporting Local […] The post My June Newsletter appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

Rep. Strickland on MS NOW: War in Iran, Hegseth’s Pentagon Reorganization, and the FIFA World Cup On Sunday, June 28, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined Reverend Al Sharpton on PoliticsNation to discuss updates on the War in Iran, Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pattern of firings at the Pentagon, and the FIFA World Cup. The post Rep. Strickland on MS NOW: War in Iran, Hegseth’s Pentagon Reorganization, and the FIFA World Cup appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.