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Warner, Kaine Statement on Budget Committee Advancing Partisan GOP Megabill
Senator Mark WarnerDVAMay 20, 2026

WASHINGTON– Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), members of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to advance partisan budget legislation, which Warner and Kaine both opposed, that abandons the regular-order funding process and provides billions of dollars for President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda: “We’ve […]

NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Joins Senate Democrats to Unveil Plans to Improve Long-Term Care Amid Republican Attacks 

Senators Reveal Plan to Create Incentives for More Home Care, Safer Nursing Homes and a Robust Care Workforce Latest Dear Colleague Comes As Republicans Cut Billions from Medicaid, Worsening Home Care and Nursing Home Care for Seniors and Americans with Disabilities Text of the Letter Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, […]

NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Introduce Bill to Stop Spread of Golden Mussels Infesting California Water Systems, Aim to Protect Water Quality
Senator Adam SchiffDCAMay 20, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works’ Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, and Senator Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), members on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, introduced the Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2026, legislation to expedite the control and eradication of golden mussels – harmful species native to China […]

Warner, Kennedy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Federal Reserve Discount Window
Senator Mark WarnerDVAMay 20, 2026

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduced the Discount Window Preparedness Act of 2026, legislation to improve the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve discount window, a liquiditytool that provides short-term loans to depository institutions, such as commercial and community […]

Vindman Announces New Legislative Package to Lower Utility Costs for Virginians 

Washington, D.C. — After the news that NextEra will attempt to acquire Dominion Energy, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) — a founding member of the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus — introduced two pieces of legislation that would lower costs for families and hold utility companies accountable.  “Electricity bills are out of control in Virginia, and I am fighting to bring your monthly bills down,” said Vindman. “The Home Energy […]

Landsman, DelBene Lead Fight to Overturn AI Model Delaying and Denying Care for Seniors

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) announced they are leading a Congressional Review Act resolution to end the use of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model for prior authorization decisions for seniors. In January 2026, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) started using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model […] The post Landsman, DelBene Lead Fight to Overturn AI Model Delaying and Denying Care for Seniors appeared first on Greg Landsman.

Gluesenkamp Perez Celebrates Service Academy Appointees for the Class of 2030 

May 19, 2026 Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez meets with several students to celebrate their appointment offers from their respective academies. VANCOUVER, WA – Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) celebrated the service academy appointments of 12 students from across Washington’s Third District by hosting a send-off dinner in their honor this week. Earlier this year, Rep. Gluesenkamp […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Celebrates Service Academy Appointees for the Class of 2030  appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Gallego, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Keep American Workers at Center of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Negotiations
Senator Ruben GallegoDAZMay 20, 2026

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), along with 15 Senate colleagues, urged the Trump administration to prioritize American workers during the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) and stand up to China. The lawmakers laid out a comprehensive plan and called on the administration to address the offshoring of American jobs, stop China from undermining […]

NEWS: Schiff, Padilla, Barragán, Garcia on DOD’s decision to bypass ILWU Local 56 for hazardous materials services during LA Fleet Week
Senator Adam SchiffDCAMay 20, 2026

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) and Representatives Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.-44) and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.-42), issued the following statement over the Department of Defense’s (DOD) decision to contract WayPoint LLC, an out-of-state company that does not uphold local labor standards and worker protections, to perform marine and industrial hazardous […]

Himes Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Barney Frank

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Barney Frank: “I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Congressman Barney Frank. When I was first elected to Congress, I had the privilege of serving on the Financial Services Committee under the leadership of then-Chairman Frank. […] The post Himes Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Barney Frank first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

Republican Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Funding Bill Makes Cost of Living Crisis Worse

Bill Makes It More Difficult for Americans to Buy a Home or Find Secure and Affordable, Safe Rental Housing WASHINGTON — House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2027 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. While Americans continue to struggle with […]

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