Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) held a press conference to introduce the Rural Hospital Emergency Room Guarantee Act, which would ensure Americans living in rural areas have access to top-notch and close-to-home healthcare. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) joins him as a lead cosponsor of this legislation. Nearly 200 rural hospitals have shut their doors since 2005, leaving millions stranded […] The post Hawley Introduces Groundbreaking Legislation to Fund Rural Hospitals, Ensure Access to Emergency Care appeared first on Josh Hawley.

“We must strongly recommit to defending truth: every life has inherent dignity and deserves protection” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a resolution commemorating the fourth anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which caused the historic overturn of Roe v. Wade. “Four years ago today was […] The post Daines Commemorates 4th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade’s Historic Overturn appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined House and Senate Democrats to denounce Donald Trump’s obstruction of commonsense, bipartisan housing legislation. Below is a transcript of her remarks: “I am so delighted to be standing with these colleagues. With Democrats who know how to get stuff done. Who are delivering solutions for […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Cultivating Horticultural Innovation in Local Economies (CHILE) Act to expand federal protections for specialty crop growers hurt by financial losses and market instability. The CHILE Act builds on a Specialty Crop Emergency Assistance Framework included in […] The post Slotkin, Bennet, Booker, Fetterman, Luján, Warnock, Introduce Legislation to Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Farmers appeared fir

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Carey (R-OH-15) and Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13) introduced bipartisan legislation to help improve pedestrian safety in rural, urban, and suburban communities. “The Columbus metro region has seen rapid population growth, but unfortunately our transportation and pedestrian infrastructure has not kept up,” said Rep. Carey. “I want to thank Representative […]

KHTS | News Release A fatal crash occurred Monday, June 15th, at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, killing the crew members on board. The aircraft was conducting a routine test mission and was carrying 8 people: Weapon systems officers Col. Gregory Watson (53), Col. Gabriel Estrella (40) and Maj. Alexander Davis (34); pilots […]

Senator Gallego is planning to block unanimous consent on all Republican-led House bills that come before the Senate until Speaker Johnson delivers the bipartisan, bicameral 21st-Century ROAD to Housing Act to the White House. WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, spoke at a press conference […]

Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a legislative hearing on the bipartisan Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025, legislation introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) to accelerate the cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines across the country. The bill would codify...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led lawmakers representing states with severely restrictive or near-total abortion bans in a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding the growing criminalization of miscarriages across the country. Since the Supreme […] The post Reps. Williams, McGarvey Lead Democrats from Abortion Ban States to Demand End to Growing Criminalization of Miscarriages appeared first on Nikema Williams.

On the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined all 96 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) in releasing the Women’s Healthcare Legislative Slate. The second in a series of legislative packages aligned with DWC’s Better Future Agenda, the Women’s Healthcare Slate is a diverse set of bills grounded in one goal: a future where all women and families have affordable, accessible healthcare. The post Brownley, Democratic Women’s Caucus Unveil Women’s Healthcare Legislative Slate o

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) is helping lead a bipartisan effort to force Congress to act on the student loan crisis and bring the Affordable Loans for Students Act directly to the House Floor. Earlier today, Moskowitz helped file a discharge petition on the legislation. A discharge petition is a tool Members […] The post Moskowitz Helps Lead Bipartisan Effort to Force Vote on Student Loan Relief appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to modernize data collection on homeless populations in the United States. The PIT Count Modernization Act would update the methods used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to measure homeless populations. This updated approach would allow federal and state governments to better assess homelessness programs and determine funding allocations. The post Barrasso Introduces Bill to Improve Homelessness Data Collection appeared first on John Barrasso.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced the Keep Kids in School Act. This legislation would create a grant program to help prevent and reduce persistent school absences and would target states with high levels of chronic absenteeism. “As the former Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, I know firsthand how important showing up […] The post Bennet Introduces Legislation to Prevent Chronic School Absenteeism appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) celebrated the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a sweeping legislative package focused on housing affordability that included two of his bills: the Build Now Act and the Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act. Both of Congressman Himes’ bills aim to lower housing costs, ensure seniors can retire […] The post Himes Delivers on Housing Affordability, Congress Passes Landmark Housing Legislation first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Democratic leadership, the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, the Democratic Women’s Caucus and advocates to mark four years since the Supreme Court’s disastrous Dobbs decision that rolled back reproductive rights for millions of American women. LEADER JEFFRIES: I’m so thankful for the extraordinary leaders who are here […]

“These are the people who protect us, we deserve, and they deserve to have our protection as well”  Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks   U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, participated in a hearing on the state of affordability. She celebrated the passage of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, participated in a hearing titled “The Future of Payments: Promoting Innovation and Fair Markets.” During the hearing, Rep. Kim discussed her legislation, the Payments Access and Consumer Efficiency (PACE) Act and how charter reform, faster settlement times, and access to Federal Reserve payment services […] The post Rep. Young Kim Highlights PACE Act, Payments Modernization at House Financial Services Hearing first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

“Ultimately, the American story is not simply one story. We are a nation founded not on one ethnicity or one language, one religion or one history, but on an idea.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor today ahead of Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, calling […]

This morning, the House Administration Committee unanimously advanced the U.S. Capitol Police Empowerment Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) to authorize the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) to intercept drones that pose a risk to Capitol facilities. Although D.C. prohibits drone flights...

“Where a person lives should not determine whether they have access to high-quality medical care… That’s why, one year ago, Republicans passed the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today celebrated how the Rural Health Transformation Fund is strengthening and expanding access to high-quality medical care ... Read more The post Barrasso Celebrates Historic Investment in Rural Healthcare appeared first on John Barrasso.

Washington D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Review the Expansion of Government (REG) Act to bolster Congressional oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The REG Act would require the SEC to consider the cumulative impact of related existing and proposed rules, ensuring regulators measure the full weight of their actions […] The post Rep. Young Kim Introduces REG Act to Rein in SEC Overregulation first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the following remarks on the Senate Floor, commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, celebrating the courage of our Founding Fathers, the sacrifices of generations of Americans, and the enduring spirit of the American people. Watch full floor remarks here. Read remarks as prepared below: “Mr. President, next week the country will be celebrating an incredible […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in demanding the United States Postal Service (USPS) abandon its proposed rule to implement President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order to restrict voting by mail.    “We write for a second time regarding the unconstitutional and illegal attempt to transform the United States Postal […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), and House Democrats to mark the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization which overturned the constitutional right to abortion. Below is a transcript of her remarks: […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate June 22-26 “National Boys & Girls Club Week.” “Every kid deserves a real shot at a great future, and Boys & Girls Clubs deliver that every single day through afterschool and summer programs. As former […] The post Yakym, Scholten Introduce Bipartisan Resolution in Support of “National Boys & Girls Club Week” appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led 99 lawmakers today in introducing the Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration (LIFT the BAR) Act, which would remove unnecessary barriers and restore eligibility to federal public… The post Jayapal, Menendez Introduce Bill to Eliminate Xenophobic Barriers to Healthcare, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs for Lawful Immigrants appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), at a press conference on the four-year anniversary of the Supreme […] The post On Four-Year Anniversary of Dobbs, Senator Murray Vows to Make Suffering of Women Under Republican Abortion Bans Impossible to Ignore, Pushes to Restore Abortion Rights in All 50 States appeared first on S

Today, in response to President Trump canceling his planned signing ceremony for the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act in an attempt to pressure Republicans to pursue his dangerous elections bill, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: “This is ridiculous. Housing costs are surging and the American people are struggling, but the […] The post Gillibrand Slams Trump’s Decision To Cancel Signing Of Major Housing Bill, Calls For Congress To Override If He Vetoes appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) along with the entire Senate Democratic Caucus demanded the United States Postal Service (USPS) abandon its proposed rule to implement President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order to restrict voting by mail. Sens. Warner and Kaine previously joined a group of colleagues in urging USPS not to carry […]

Senators: Inaccurate Credit Reports Increase Financial Burden on Student Loan Borrowers and Prevent Them From Obtaining Strong Financial Standing Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Democratic Senate colleagues today in demanding the CEOs of three major credit report bureaus, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, immediately take steps to fix their firms’ […] The post Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, today released the following statement on the state of abortion care and reproductive rights in America, four years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade: “The erosion of reproductive freedom in America didn’t happen overnight. In exchange for the vote of the far-right, then-candidate Donald Trump promised to […]

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, held a virtual press conference to condemn the failure of the Trump administration’s military strategy in Iran and the devastating economic fallout of the president’s newly announced concessionary agreement. “The president launched this war with no strategy and no exit plan,” said […] The post Gillibrand Blasts President Trump’s Costly War And Failed Deal With Iran appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.