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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “Four years ago, Donald Trump’s right-wing Supreme Court stripped women of the fundamental right to make their own healthcare decisions. “Right now, nearly 27 million women of reproductive age live under […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), sent a letter to President Trump expressing concerns about the proposed design for the Global War on Terror Memorial in Washington D.C. The letter argues that the abstract concepts of the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation’s proposed design fail […]
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), participated in Netflix’s “The American Experiment,” a new five-part historical documentary. The series examines the challenges of the nation’s founding, reflecting on the American Revolution and the drafting of the Constitution. It also offers bipartisan analysis on the future of American democracy from the perspective of politicians. “The American Experiment” premiers on June 26th, 2026. In addition to Senator Blunt Rochester, the series features former vice
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) celebrated final congressional passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan legislative package to address the nation’s housing shortage, lower costs for families, and expand access to affordable housing. The package, which includes Vindman’s Rural Housing Regulatory Relief Act, now heads to the President’s desk to […]
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), alongside Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and John Hickenlooper reintroduced the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act to encourage innovative drug development targeting the most threatening infections, improve the appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungals, and ensure […] The post Bennet, Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan PASTEUR Act to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.
June 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Maryland’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley slammed Senate Republicans for voting to allow the Trump Administration to cap federal student loans and overhaul the student loan system, driving up costs for students across the nation: “As the first in my family to go to college, I […]
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) introduced the Public Service Accountability Act, sweeping bipartisan ethics legislation to restore public trust by prohibiting senior officials across all three branches of our government from trading individual stocks or betting on prediction markets for the duration of their federal service. Insider trading is illegal under federal law — […] The post Goodlander Introduces Sweeping Bipartisan Bill to Ban Stock Trading and Prediction-Market Betting for Senior Officials in All Three Branches of Government appeared first on Congresswom
Urges President Trump to Permanently Ban Export of American Horses for Slaughter WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, led a letter signed by 17 members of Congress to President Donald J. Trump praising the Administration’s actions to suspend live horse exports to Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm threat and […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement on the Farm Bill text released: “As a Senator representing the largest agriculture state in the country, ensuring that the Farm Bill addresses the mounting challenges that California’s farmers, farmworkers, and rural […]
WASHINGTON – Today, during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) questioned Postmaster General David Steiner on the lack of home mail delivery in San Luis, Arizona. The city’s sole post office has been overwhelmed by decades of explosive population growth and worsened by congestion at the nearby border crossing. “In San […]
Click here to watch the full interview Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” She celebrated the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the first comprehensive congressional housing legislation in 3 decades. Five Blunt Rochester bills were included in the final […]
At 10:30AM, Pressley To Lead Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership, Reaffirm Need for Action & Commitment to Abortion Justice... The post Pressley Issues Call to Action on Fourth Anniversary of Devasting Supreme Court Dobbs Decision, Engages & Uplifts Families Harmed by Republicans Denial of Life-Saving Abortion Care appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.
“It’s a mission-critical focus, and we owe it to the victims’ families, in particular, to get this right” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s remarks. U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today questioned Trump administration nominees for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Department of Transportation, and Consumer Product Safety […]
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is urging the U.S. Department of State to highlight Azerbaijan’s human rights abuses in its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2025 and push for an end to Azerbaijan’s continued human rights violations. Tuesday, June 23, marked 1,000 days since Armenian prisoners of war and civilian hostages were unlawfully detained by Azerbaijan following the ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh in […]
Two-Day Summit Will Convene the Nation’s Top Defense, Technology, Finance and Government Leaders Driving the Next Era of Defense Innovation and Investment WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today announced that President Donald J. Trump will headline the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on July 14 […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine Corps combat veteran and member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, joined 46 of his Democratic colleagues in opposing cuts to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for disabled veterans who suffer from sleep apnea and tinnitus, as proposed by a draft VA rule and the Take Care […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2025 Sheehy’s Bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act Clears Congress, Headed to President Trump’s Desk U.S. SENATE – Tonight the U.S. House of Representatives advanced Senator Sheehy’s bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act as part of a larger package of housing legislation, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The VA Home […]
Senator Alan Armstrong convened a bipartisan coalition of federal and state leaders alongside industry executives from energy, manufacturing, mining, and industrial sectors. The event, titled “Getting America Building Again: Permitting Reform and America’s Competitive Future,” brought together over 150 business leaders and policy experts to advance comprehensive permitting reform. Attendees included Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Homeland Security Committee today advanced the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Michael McCaul (TX-10) that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish clear performance metrics for detecting, deterring, and seizing illicit fentanyl — and break down the information silos that have hampered a coordinated federal response. "Fentanyl's devastating consequences know no partisan boundaries and respect no ideology,” said Congressman Walkinshaw. “It i
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Premium Transparency Act to require health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose exactly what share of every premium dollar goes to patient care versus overhead and profit. This bill also directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to standardize how insurers communicate benefits and cost-sharing, giving consumers the ability to make true comparisons between plans. "Americans deserve to know where their health insurance dollars are actually going. Right now, insurers are required to spe
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) introduced the Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act, legislation to protect federal employees and their families from being forced to choose between their careers and access to lawful reproductive health care. The bill would prevent federal agencies from relocating headquarters or major operations to states with restrictive abortion laws, allow federal employees to decline forced transfers or assignments to those s
Kennedy-Sponsored Legislation Requires Customs & Border Protection to Link NEXUS Applications for Families Together, Prevents Tedious Repeated Visits for NEXUS Interviews Families can be Forced to Return to CBP Facility Multiple Times for Each Member’s Interviews, Adding Unnecessary Burden for Travelers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced that H.R.9382, the NEXUS for Families Act, has passed unanimously through the Committee on Homeland Security today, moving one step closer to eliminating the bureaucratic hurdles families face when applying for NEXUS passes. While NEX
Washington, DC—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Mark Alford’s (MO-04) Small Business Technological Advancement Act (H.R. 915), bipartisan legislation that ensures small businesses can use SBA 7(a) loans to invest in modern digital tools and technology needed to compete in today’s economy. “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. They create jobs, strengthen communities, and drive innovation across this country,” said Congressman Alford. “But in today’s economy, they cannot compete without access to modern technology and digital tools. This bill pro
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) voted in support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. After bicameral collaboration, the legislation will codify President Trump's commitment to ensuring the American dream of homeownership is within reach for all Americans. De La Cruz spoke on the House floor in support of the bill. Watch the full clip here. "For many Texas families, the dream of owning a home has slipped out of reach. By expanding housing supply, lowering costs, and protecting neighborhoods from institutional investors, we are passing bipartisan, common-sense le
GAINESVILLE, GA — Last week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) honored Alexander Lee, Tanner Brannock, and Divya Tiwary during a signing ceremony celebrating their U.S. Service Academy appointments. Rep. Clyde proudly nominated all three Georgians for the prestigious appointments. Alexander Lee of Buford, GA | Peachtree Ridge High School | USMA Tanner Brannock of Dacula, GA | University of North Georgia | USAFA Divya Tiwary of Suwanee, GA | Georgia Military Academy | USAFA On Thursday, Rep. Clyde hosted Alexander, Tanner, Divya, and their families at his Gainesville District Office to recognize
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) reintroduced a resolution to formally recognize June as Portuguese National Heritage Month. This resolution highlights the countless contributions that millions of Portuguese Americans have made to our nation. “Like many Portuguese Americans, my parents came to the United States from the Azores Islands of Portugal in pursuit of the American Dream and greater opportunities for their children,” said Congressman Valadao. “That same determination has inspired generations of Portuguese Americans to make lasting
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after President Trump refused to sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which she voted for: “For too many families, finding an affordable place to live has become increasingly difficult. The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act takes important steps to expand access to affordable housing and help communities meet the growing demand for homes. “I have long believed that tackling the housing crisis requires serious solutions and bipartisan corporation. The overwhelming bipartisan support this bi
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03), Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08), and Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the Safeguarding Access to Full-spectrum Education and (SAFE) Training for OBGYNs Act. The SAFE Training for OBGYNs Act establishes a grant program to provide funding for OB/GYN residency programs that train residents residing in states with abortion bans to ensure full competency in reproductive healthcare during their training. The introduction comes on the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackso
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) reintroduced the Reproductive Healthcare Training Act. The Reproductive Healthcare Training Act creates a grant program for health professional schools, academic health centers, or other nonprofit health care safety net providers to establish medical training programs in states where abortion is legal, so that students, residents, and advanced practice clinicians in states where abortion is limited or banned can receive proper education i
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his U.S. House Appropriations Committee today approved its final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding bill – the Defense Appropriations Act. The measure, the twelfth of twelve annual federal funding measures considered by Appropriations, provides funding for federal agencies and programs in the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community, including the military branches of services, the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. Case, who is in his eighth year on Appropriations, serves on its Subcommitt
🚨Tomorrow, I'll join fellow House Freedom Caucus members to demand action on what Americans voted for: President Trump's America First agenda. The House passed the Save America Act. President Trump has made clear he wants it on his desk. Senators, stop stalling.
Election integrity is the foundation of our Republic. Pass the SAVE America Act. Everything else can wait. The American people have demanded action, yet the Senate continues to stall out on President Trump's agenda.
Last night, I joined 31 of my colleagues to STAND FIRM with President Trump in refusing to pass ANY SENATE BILLS until the SAVE America Act is passed. That included voting NO on Elizabeth Warren’s housing package. It wasn't conservative enough, added more Washington involvement, and failed to address the spending crisis. The American people demand the Senate be held ACCOUNTABLE!!
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson hosted the unveiling of the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, which will be sealed for 250 years until America’s quincentennial on July 4, 2276. Speaker Johnson was joined at the unveiling ceremony by Leader Jeffries, Senator Shaheen, Senator Capito, Senator Padilla, Representative Aderholt, Representative Watson Coleman, and Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin. Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and Congressional staff also attended the ceremony. “In many ways, the Congres
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the New York primary elections and the socialist takeover of the Democrat Party. Speaker Johnson also addressed Republican efforts to advance a third reconciliation bill to continue lowering costs for working families. “These radical candidates are self-described, self-identifying Marxists. They want to fundamentally transform this country. And sadly, many of these Democrat candidates and their voters just don't have the same zeal and affection for America,” Speaker Johnson said. “T
Bacon, Kelly Lead Bill to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal Read in USA TODAY: New effort in Congress would grant Artemis II astronauts rare honor Washington, D.C. – Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and retired NASA astronaut and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) today introduced the Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the four crewmembers of the historic Artemis II mission around the Moon. Cosponsors of the bill include Representatives George Whitesides (D-CA-27), Gabe Evans (R-CO-08), and Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04) and Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chri
Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) once again urged leaders at the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory to respond to Ypsilanti Township community concerns directly and decisively regarding the proposed data center project. The new letter to University of Michigan President Domenico Grasso and Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Dr. Thom Mason follows growing concerns from community members that the project will adversely impact their local infrastructure and quality of life. Congresswoman Dingell ended the letter with a series of questions with the go
Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she secured $83,461,342 in federal grant funding for the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to support a wide range of research initiatives, including mental health, cancer, cardiovascular, biomedical training, and more. The funding comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and was made possible by Congresswoman Dingell’s advocacy. “These funds are a critical step in improving the health and well-being of Michigan communities,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “These grants will bolster the University of Michigan’s le
WASHINGTON – Today, on the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced a resolution to prohibit the government from surveilling water systems, including groundwater, surface water, wastewater, or drinking water, to monitor essential medications used in Americans’ reproductive health care. The resolution comes amid growing concerns that anti-abortion lawmakers and federal officials are exploring ways to use public health infrastructure to track reproductive health care decisions. Recent reports revealed that
Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-22), co-chair of the Women, Peace, and Security Caucus, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-27) introduced the Esther Coopersmith Award Act, legislation to create a State Department award honoring public servants who advance Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) around the world. Named for Esther Coopersmith — a trailblazing diplomat, philanthropist, and lifelong champion of women’s leadership — the award would recognize members of the Civil and Foreign Service whose work strengthens peace, security, and stability by elevating the role of women in preventing conflic
By Eva Fu Published June 24, 2026 The Supreme Court on June 23 ruled in favor of tech giant Cisco, shutting down a human rights lawsuit accusing the firm of facilitating abuses in China. The suit, brought by Falun Gong practitioners in 2011, alleged that Cisco knowingly created and customized technology for the Chinese regime to surveil and persecute Falun Gong. In a 6–3 ruling, the court reversed a lower court decision that had sided with the Falun Gong practitioners, an outcome that could shield U.S. corporations from litigation over complicity in abuses abroad. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, wr
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), highlighted recent reports that Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu—an imprisoned Azerbaijani economist and anti-corruption advocate, whom Smith sponsors through the Defending Freedoms Project—has been unable to obtain urgently needed medical testing and treatment for a potentially life-threatening condition. Dr. Ibadoghlu reportedly requires a contrast-enhanced CT scan to assess a potentially dangerous enlargement of his aorta. After waiting two weeks for a scheduled appointment on May 30th, he was turned away from Yeni
On the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s historic ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, and Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced companion resolutions (H.Res.1382) in both the House and the Senate to celebrate the reversal of the infamous Roe v. Wade decision. Smith’s and Daines’ resolutions call upon both chambers of Congress to passionately “[protect] the unalienable right to life,” strongly support new and expectant mothers and their children, and proudly “[proclaim] the humanity of the unborn,
WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a congressional resolution commemorating the anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which reversed the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, and celebrating the lives that will be saved as a result of Dobbs. This resolution was introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT). “Four years ago, the United States Supreme Court made the correct decision and overturned Roe v. Wade,” said Rep. Simpson. “I have long said that there is no constitutional right to an abortion, and thanks to the historic Dobbs decision
Today during the House Appropriations full committee markup of the FY2027 Defense funding bill, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) spoke out against Republicans’ outrageous $1 trillion bill that, despite it’s enormous price tag, fails to support American shipbuilding. In her opening remarks, Pingree contrasted the Trump Administrations’ claims to support American manufacturing and long-touted “America First” mantra, while at the same time seeding the prospect of buying ships overseas. She noted that as maritime competition is intensifying, especially in the Indo-Pacific, Republicans’ fund
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 24, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Defense Appropriations bill that advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee. This bill allocates $1.072 trillion in discretionary spending to fund Department of War operations. Congressman Womack said, “Maintaining our military dominance is not an inexpensive endeavor, but it is an investment worth making to protect our homeland and preserve our way of life. This defense bill provides the resources needed to begin replenishing our munitions stockpile, invest in cutting-e