Press Releases

June 23, 2026  WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for H.Con.Res.86, a House Concurrent Resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, after the measure passed the House of Representatives earlier this month by a vote of 215-208. The Senate passed the Resolution today by a vote of 50-48.  “Today, the Senate voted to end the Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-Idaho), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) in leading nine of their colleagues to introduce the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances (PFAS) Alternatives Act of 2026, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support the development of next-generation PFAS-free turnout gear to better protect firefighters from the dangers of their work. The PFAS Alternatives Act would authorize $25 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2031 to support […]

Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks   U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, were joined by multiple Senate Democrats for spotlight forum titled Post Dobbs Chaos: Republicans’ War on Reproductive Health Care. At the forum, Senate Democrats heard from panelists who have suffered the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Monopoly Busters Caucus co-chairs Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) pressed rideshare giants Uber and Lyft following reports that the companies employed artificial intelligence (AI) driven surveillance pricing… The post Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen announced that her bipartisan bill to promote the United States as a host for major international sporting events has advanced out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The bipartisan American Decade of Sports Act would require the Department of State to develop a comprehensive sports diplomacy strategy that leverages […] The post Rosen’s Bipartisan “American Decade of Sports Act” Advances Out of Committee appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Justice and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced a resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the historic 2016 West Virginia flood and honoring the 23 lives lost, survivors, first responders, and communities that came together in its aftermath:  “Ten years ago, West Virginia faced one of the darkest days in our […]

Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., sponsored a House bill last year requesting the GAO review. She said Monday that the report made “clear that more must be done” to ensure that veterans have access to information and treatment. The post VA needs to do more to care for menopausal patients, watchdog says appeared first on Congresswoman Julia Brownley.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced federal grants to strengthen emergency protective measures serving Chatham County, Georgia. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this funding as part of the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. FEMA will release $656,764.06 to implement emergency protective measures in Chatham County following damage sustained from Hurricane Helene. This grant reimburses emergency response costs incurred due to Hurricane Helene, including life-safety measures, public safety operations, emergency access,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Kevin Lilly, President Trump’s nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing. He urged members to pass the “America the Beautiful Act” and delist the grizzly bear. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on the “America the […] The post Daines in Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing: Pass the America the Beautiful Act and Delist the Grizzly Bear appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

Washington, D.C. – The 110-year-old I Street bridge over the Sacramento River desperately needs to be replaced, local officials, including West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero, told U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) at a special briefing organized by the mayor. A new bridge will provide a new connection across the Sacramento River between the Sacramento Railyards […] The post Rep. Kiley Meets with West Sacramento Mayor Guerrero, Offers Support for I Street Bridge Replacement Project appeared first on Kevin Kiley.

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Senate voted to approve the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. “From the beginning, the administration pursued this illegal war without making the case to Congress or the American people.    “In the months since, we’ve seen the region in chaos, shifting goalposts and rationales for […]

“This new law marks a dramatic shift in America’s energy policy. America has now stopped apologizing for producing the energy our nation needs. Energy is called the master resource, and we are unleashing it again.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today highlighted how the Working Families Tax Cuts law is unleashing ... Read more The post Barrasso: The Working Families Tax Cuts Law Clears the Way for American Energy Dominance appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning Hezbollah for its repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling on the Lebanese government to ensure Hezbollah immediately ceases all attacks and disarms in accordance with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The resolution establishes that […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hezbollah Disarm and Cease All Attacks appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, will host the fourth annual Sneaker Day on the Hill alongside Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and other participating Members of Congress. Sneaker Day on the Hill brings together Members, staff, students, designers, collectors, and leaders in the footwear industry to celebrate sneaker culture, […] The post Congressman Jared Moskowitz to Host 4th Annual Sneaker Day on the Hill appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

Washington, D.C. (June 23, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following passage of H.R. 6644 – the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. “Today, I voted to support safe, accessible, and affordable housing, which is vital to strengthening our communities and ensuring that hardworking Americans have a chance to achieve the […]

Appropriators ask GAO to issue a legal decision after the Trump administration redirects nearly $400 million in Secret Service funding to finance Trump’s ballroom ICYMI: Washington Post: A year of Trump insisting his ballroom won’t cost taxpayers a dime Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. […] The post Murray, Murphy Urge Watchdog to Investigate Trump Admin’s Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Trump’s Ballroom appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act. The legislation reflects serious bipartisan negotiations across the Senate, House and White House and focuses on rising housing costs by cutting red tape, unlocking housing supply, and lowering costs for families. “Michiganders are demanding action to lower the cost of housing, and […] The post Slotkin Statement Senate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Legislation appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Cloud Testifies at Rules on H.R. 9022 House Committee on Appropriations | June 23rd, 2026 Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee Vice Chair Michael Cloud (R-TX) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 9022, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, on behalf of Energy […] The post Cloud Testifies at Rules on H.R. 9022 appeared first on Cloud.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in celebrating the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s advancement of their Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation and Obscured Foreign Financing (PAID OFF) Act. The Senators’ bipartisan legislation would help close Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) loopholes that allow unregistered agents […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement following the U.S. Senate’s passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:  “This week, the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing bill in over 30 years. This will help boost the housing supply across the nation and crack down on private […]

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley released the following statement after Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred replied to his questions about the MLB’s apparent pattern of discriminating against Christians while promoting left-wing ideologies. Manfred’s reply comes after Senator Hawley sent a letter questioning MLB’s warning to San Francisco Giants pitchers for referencing Bible verses on their caps during the team’s […] The post MLB Backs Down, Pledges No Punishment for Religious Beliefs in Reply to Hawley appeared first on Josh Hawley.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned a letter to the editor in the Wall Street Journal warning that the longer Congress waits to address Social Security’s looming insolvency, the larger the tax increases and benefit cuts will be. Cassidy also highlighted his plan to strengthen Social Security by investing funds into the U.S. economy. This letter comes in […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.-28) are introducing legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Americans who were active in rescuing and aiding Jewish refugees and others during the Holocaust. The Medal will be displayed at the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Among those recognized include the War Refugee Board, who were responsible for saving the lives of 200,000 Jewish refugees and 20,000 non-Jews.  “It is more import

Above: Gottheimer hosts “More Energy, Lower Utility Bills” Roundtable. PARAMUS, N.J. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable at Bergen County Community College with the NJ Energy Policy Coalition and New Jersey energy leaders to discuss an all-of-the-above approach to skyrocketing energy costs crushing Jersey families and small businesses. Electric bills in New […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts “More Energy, Lower Utility Bills” Roundtable, Calls for “All-of-the-Above” Approach to Bring Down Skyrocketing Energy Costs appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement remembering the lives lost and reflecting on the strength of West Virginians 10 years after the June 23, 2016, flood: “It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since the 2016 flood shook West Virginia to its core. I’ll never forget that day […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and John Curtis (R-Utah), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, introduced new bipartisan legislation to protect children from the risks and harms associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The commonsense framework in the bill addresses growing concerns about kids’ reliance on AI chatbots for emotional support and companionship.  Among its provis

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today introduced the Do Not Interfere in our Intelligence Act of 2026 (DNII Act of 2026), legislation that would strengthen the existing line of succession if the position of Director of National Intelligence (DNI) were vacated and ensure that […]

Global energy security hangs in the balance. Here’s how America can restore itBy: Senator Alan ArmstrongRead it online here. The world is currently entering a volatile new era of energy insecurity. As Russia continues to weaponize its energy resources against its neighbors and conflicts in the Middle East threaten vital shipping routes, nations across Europe […]

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WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) applauded House passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant housing legislation in 30 years, which now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The landmark package is the result of months of bipartisan negotiations and includes several Pettersen-led bills to address housing affordability in Colorado and across the country. Rep. Pettersen was a key negotiator in shaping the package, successfully pushing to revise a harmful provision that would have blocked Built-to-Rent homebuilding projects and

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly announced that his dedicated district staff has achieved a monumental milestone in their service to the constituents of the 11th District of Texas. Through their tireless efforts, they have successfully closed over 5,000 cases — resulting in the return of an impactful $20.3 million to the community. This is money that federal agencies like the IRS, Social Security Administration, and VA failed to deliver. "I am incredibly proud of my district staff and their dedication to serving the constituents of Texas-11," said Rep. Pfluger

Mr. Klein, an Amherst Resident, Served in the Pacific Theater, Earning Multiple Medals in the Liberation of the Philippines In his Centennial Year, Mr. Klein Continues to Inspire Western New Yorkers for his Commitment to Country and Community Eight decades after receiving his honorable discharge, Congressman Tim Kennedy presented long-overdue World War II military medals to Williamsville resident and Navy veteran George L. Klein. Mr. Klein entered active service in the U.S. Navy Reserve on March 1, 1944, right after graduating high school, and rose to the rank of Radioman Third Class while ser

The House of Representatives will reconvene this week for a sprint to advance pending legislation before the next recess. Among the bills awaiting action is one that would legally guarantee the right to contraception. The Right to Contraception Act would establish federal protections for access to contraceptive services and products. The bill has not received a vote in the House because Speaker and Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) opposes it, but earlier this month, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) moved to force action on the measure. Rep. Fletcher filed a discharge petition, a tool that allows

Washington, D.C. - 6/23/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which contains text from six bipartisan housing bills he authored, and is now headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents one of the most significant bipartisan housing reform packages in more than three decades. The package passed the House with a vote of 357 to 32. WATCH: REP LAWLER DEBATES IN FAVOR OF 21ST CENTURY ROAD TO HOUSING ACT ON HOUSE FLOOR “By expanding housing opportunities, removing unnecessary barrier

Washington, D.C. - 6/23/25… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning Hezbollah for its repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling on the Lebanese government to ensure Hezbollah immediately ceases all attacks and disarms in accordance with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The resolution establishes that Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel advance Iran’s strategic interests and reflect Tehran's commitment to destroying America’s ally Israel. It also reaffirms that the future of the relationship

GAINESVILLE, GA — Last week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) honored recent White County High School graduate Bryson Howe during a signing ceremony celebrating his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA). Rep. Clyde proudly nominated Bryson for the prestigious appointment. The event gathered Bryson’s mentors and White County School System administrators and educators in the White County Board of Commissioners’ hearing room to recognize Bryson’s extraordinary accomplishment and commitment to military service. After delivering remarks highlighting Bryson’s appointment, Rep. Clyde presented

The U.S. Department of Interior announced it will release funds to U.S. communities through the “Payments in Lieu of Taxes” program. Given that federal lands located in local jurisdictions cannot be taxed, PILT or “Payments in Lieu of Taxes” program funds help state and local governments carry out public service projects. Numerous communities in Virginia’s Ninth District will receive funds. These program funds include: $96,921 to Bedford County $271,902 to Bland County $39,066 to Carroll County $417,201 to Craig County $60,724 to Dickenson County $14,235 to Floyd County $25,626 to Franklin Cou

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), alongside Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), introduced the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Pay Oversight for Workforce Evaluation and Retention Act, or the JROTC POWER Act, to improve oversight of JROTC instructor recruitment and retention nationwide. This follows a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that found that the Department of Defense lacks consistent, comprehensive metrics to evaluate JROTC instructor recruitment and retention and does not have a formal plan to determine whether the recently implemented JROTC Standardized