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(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

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

🚨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.

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

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) helped advance the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to expand the nation’s housing supply, lower costs, and help make homeownership attainable again for hardworking Americans. This historic legislation is the first comprehensive housing package to clear Congress in nearly two decades. The package streamlines burdensome federal […] The post Rep. Young Kim Fights California Housing Crisis with Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

Senator Fetterman’s legislative wins in the housing package include his Whole-Home Repairs Act and Housing Supply Frameworks Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a 358-32 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, the bipartisan and bicameral 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has passed Congress. The legislative package includes a pair of bills Senator Fetterman introduced […] The post Bipartisan Housing Legislation Overwhelmingly Passes Congress, Includes Two Fetterman Bills appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) helped send the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to the president’s desk. The bipartisan bill, which includes six Goodlander-cosponsored provisions, will cut red tape and outdated rules that are jacking up housing costs and will make it easier and faster to build and finance housing in New […] The post House Sends Goodlander-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Build More Homes and Lower Costs to the President’s Desk appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after voting to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark housing affordability bill, sending it to President Donald J. Trump’s desk for signature: “Today is a major win for American families and young people working toward the dream of homeownership. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act takes direct aim at one of the greatest challenges facing the next generation: the rising cost of buying a home. This soon-to-be law will cut burdensome permitting red tape, increase housing supply, and sto

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Committee on Small Business, applauded the passage of the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act by the full House of Representatives. Introduced by Congressman Finstad and Congressman George Latimer (NY-16), this legislation would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to submit an annual […] The post Finstad Applauds House Passage of His Legislation: the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026 first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to spending taxpayer dollars in ways that benefit the American people as opposed to funding the Trump administration’s reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. LEADER JEFFRIES: Donald Trump and Republicans have plunged America into a […]

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet reintroduced the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act, legislation to strengthen the right of Americans with disabilities to receive long-term services and support (LTSS) in the setting of their choice. In 1991, Latonya Reeves left a nursing home facility in Tennessee to move to Colorado, where she could live […] The post Bennet, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Help People With Disabilities Access Care in the Setting of their Choice appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the Senate’s passage of H.Con.Res.86, a concurrent resolution under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 directing the President to end his war with Iran: “Today, the Senate joined the House to pass a War Powers Resolution directing President Trump to end his reckless […] The post Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of War Powers Resolution Directing Trump to End Iran War appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to the Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Willie Jett highlighting concerns regarding the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) Learning for Justice program and related social frameworks being integrated into Rochester Public Schools. According to the Rochester Public School District’s board documents, Social Studies curriculum has […] The post Finstad Sends Letter to Minnesota Department of Education Calling for Transparency in Rochester Public Schools first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the Ways & Means Committee, introduced the Historic Preservation and Land Conservation Certainty Act to end the multi-year backlog of litigation surrounding the conservation easement program. This new settlement program aligns with Congressional reforms included in the SECURE 2.0 provisions of the 2022 […]

***WATCH: Video of full forum*** ***WATCH and READ: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today — ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning the constitutional right to abortion—U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, […] The post At Spotlight Forum on Dobbs Anniversary, Murray and Senate Democrats Highlight How Republicans’ Efforts to Ban Abortion & Rip Away Reproductive Health Care Has Harmed Women & Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, where he commemorated the 4th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and urged his colleagues to support his bill, the “Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act.” Watch Daines’ speech HERE. Daines’ remarks […] The post Daines on Senate Floor: There Is Dignity and Value in Every Single Life appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) and 35 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), led by DWC members Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon calling out the Department of Education’s failure to enforce Title IX protections for students who have been sexually harassed, sexual assaulted, and faced other forms of sex discrimination. The post Brownley, DWC Colleagues Blast Trump Admin for Abandoning Title IX Protections for Student Survivors appeared first on Congresswoman Julia Brownley.

Washington, D.C. – Congress has finally passed an Iran War Powers Resolution, an important step toward asserting Congressional oversight and ending Trump’s reckless and unpopular war. I have repeatedly voted to stop Trump’s unhinged behavior, and today’s Senate vote sends a clear message: Congress will not provide a blank check for an illegal war that has killed U.S.... The post Rep. Mullin’s Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Passage appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

This evening, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) is part of a bipartisan coalition seeking to codify the Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) within the Small Business Administration (SBA) by adding...

Washington, D.C. — Today, just ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned the constitutional right to abortion, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Vice Chair […] The post Senator Murray’s Opening Remarks at Dobbs Anniversary Spotlight Forum on Republicans’ Attacks on Reproductive Health Care appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement on Senate Republicans’ draft Farm Bill: America’s agriculture policy is broken—farmers can’t afford to farm, families can’t put food on the table, and rural communities have been left behind. Farmers in Vermont and across the nation create an immense amount of wealth, but they don’t get anything close to a fair share of it. […]

ROCHESTER, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) was joined by Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling in Rochester for a roundtable discussion with numerous workforce and labor leaders from across Minnesota’s First District. Hosted by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, the discussion covered both successes and challenges of Minnesota’s industries and economy, while also […] The post Finstad Hosts Acting Secretary of Labor in Rochester first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in cosponsoring the bipartisan INSULIN Act that would make life more affordable for Americans living with diabetes, by capping out-of-pocket costs for people on private insurance at $35. Support for the legislation totals 28 Republican and Democratic Senators, and importantly, surpasses the Senate’s 60-vote-threshold. “No one should have to go without the medicine they need to live just because of how much […] The post Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Cap Monthly Insulin Costs at $35 on Private Insurance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference about America’s 250th Anniversary. Senator Barrasso shared how the Declaration of Independence laid the foundation for freedom, liberty, and greatness for generations of Americans. Sen. Barrasso said: “Well, we are getting ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of the nation. ... Read more The post Barrasso Commemorates 250 Years of Freedom, Liberty, and American Greatness appeared first on John Barrasso.

Pressley-Led Bills Would Address Bias in Home Appraisals, Expand Affordable Housing, Strengthen Oversight of Corporate Landlords, and Help Families Reach... The post NEWS: Essential Pressley Bills Pass Congress in Most Robust Housing Package in Decades appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

The $1.9 million grant will allow San Bernardino County to provide quality, affordable healthcare to HIV-positive individuals in the Inland...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauds today’s final passage of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, the largest legislative housing package in decades. This landmark legislation will build more homes, bring down home purchasing and renting costs, preserve affordable housing in rural areas, help […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that the Department of the Interior has awarded $35,678,079 under the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program for rural counties in Nevada. PILT payments provide yearly federal funding to local governments that cannot collect property taxes on federal land, […] The post Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce More Than $35.6 Million in PILT Payments to Nevada Counties appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) released a discussion draft of the Senate’s 2026 Farm Bill. As Chairman of […]

Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, June 18, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) hosted a Job and Resource Fair in Stafford County at North Stafford High School. The event brought together nearly 40 hiring employers and resource providers and drew more than 250 job seekers from across Virginia’s Seventh District. “Connecting Virginians with good-paying jobs and valuable community resources is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen our local economy and support working families,” said Vindman. “I was […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act today to codify the Trump Administration’s Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance (PHFFA) Policy. This legislation would reinstate and expand Mexico City Policy by preventing U.S. foreign assistance from being used to fund abortion or the promotion of abortion, discriminatory equity ideology […]