Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General David Steiner expressing his opposition to their decision to terminate the postal contract for the Hunt Silver Lake Postal Station in Rochester. The letter urges USPS to reconsider their decision, conduct a thorough investigation on the impact […] The post Finstad Calls on USPS to Reconsider the Termination of Postal Contract for Hunt Silver Lake Postal Station in Rochester first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

MEDFORD, MA – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) celebrated over $3 million in federal investments that she secured for school and climate resilience projects across MA-5. In Melrose, Whip Clark she joined Mayor Jen Grigoraitis to celebrate $250,000 in funding she brought home to rebuild, rewire, and improve the public address systems in Melrose […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in committee markup. During the markup process, Senator Budd secured 49 provisions that have advanced to the Senate Floor. “Investing in our […]

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred in response to the MLB’s warning to San Francisco Giants pitchers for referencing Bible verses on their caps during the team’s “Pride Night.” Senator Hawley is demanding MLB answer for its apparent pattern of discriminating against Christians while promoting left-wing ideologies. […] The post Hawley Demands Answers from MLB for Penalizing Christian Players appeared first on Josh Hawley.

“Here in the Senate, every single Democrat voted against landmark legislation to fight fraud, to fight waste, to fight abuse, to fight corruption. Democrats would rather protect thieves than protect hardworking American taxpayers and the people these programs were created to help.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how ... Read more The post Republicans are Fighting Against Fraud While Democrats Protect Criminals appeared first on John Barrasso.

As published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution: On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled the Voting Rights Act, setting off a wave of attacks on Black representation and Black communities’ ability to elect Black leaders across the South. In the court case of Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court ruled that the drawing of […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams & Ambassador Andrew Young: “The Right to Vote and Fair Representation is Worth Fighting for — Again” appeared first on Nikema Williams.

Atlanta, GA — With the arrival of severe weather threats during the summer months, Rep. Lucy McBath is encouraging residents in Georgia to be prepared. Alongside meteorologist Jim Cantore, McBath recorded her sixth annual public service announcement advising Georgians to plan, prepare, and practice for severe storms and weather. This year’s announcement featuring McBath and Cantore […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released nearly $10 million in delayed Tropical Storm Debby and COVID-19 grants. This marks the second round of funding heading back to Pennsylvania after U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter in April urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release the […] The post At Fetterman’s Urging, FEMA Releases an Additional $10 Million in Delayed Grants appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

“We should be gathering as much accurate information as possible in order to make informed decisions that will keep our students safe and help them succeed, as well as support our educators.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee’s […]

“Without clear guardrails, future administrations could use taxpayer-funded investments to influence private companies and advance political agendas.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today introduced the Investing in National Values, Economy, Strategy and Tomorrow (INVEST) Act. This bill would ensure strategic federal ownership stakes in private companies are temporary. The Trump Administration has made bold, historic […]

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released a statement on the reported agreement struck between President Trump and the Iranian government toward a permanent end to the war. “This war has been costly and misguided from the beginning. It’s put American servicemembers in harm’s way, costing over a dozen people their lives. It’s put an unstable region at risk of further instability, compromising the safety and […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) recently sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz urging the agency to reconsider its recent decision to terminate Mount Nittany Medical Center’s Sole Community Hospital (SCH) designation, a move that could jeopardize healthcare access for patients across Central Pennsylvania. “Mount Nittany […]

Atlanta, GA — Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and her office have received the 2026 Democracy Award for “Best of Bipartisan Collaboration” by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF). This is the second CMF award McBath has won, with her office receiving the “Best of Constituent Service” award in 2024. The award honors the representative’s fostering bipartisan relationships and collaboration on behalf […]

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced $11,753,017 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for New York State. This federal funding will support ongoing disaster relief and recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic, the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, and other severe weather […] The post Gillibrand, Schumer Announce $11.8 Million In Disaster Recovery Funding For New York State appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA), with U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), announced $1.5 million in federal funding for Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania. The funding was secured following a bipartisan and joint Federal-State government letter, and Senator Fetterman’s personal effort with Assistant Secretary of the […] The post Senators Fetterman, McCormick, Rep. Kelly Announce $1.5 Million in Funding for Presque Isle State Park appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) and his office have been named a 2026 Democracy Award recipient by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for Best of Constituent Service. The award honors the representatives delivering exceptional constituent service across California. The Best of Constituent Service category recognizes offices that demonstrate outstanding dedication through effective casework, […] The post Rep. Kevin Kiley Receives 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Constituent Service appeared first on Kevin Kiley.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) in introducing the Continuity of Military Parents’ Academic Schooling and State Standards (COMPASS) Act. This legislation allows military families to continue following the homeschooling laws of the servicemember’s legal home state during Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves, rather than immediately shifting to the laws […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), and 14 other members of Congress sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers about delays in implementing the Interagency Regional Coordinator for Resilience (IRCR) Pilot Project. Sens. Warner and Kaine and Rep. Scott secured language […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) sent a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler requesting a Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) be established in Idaho to provide entrepreneurial support to veterans, service members, and military spouses. “Idaho is home to more than 120,000 veterans and 12,000 veteran-owned businesses. [. . .] These […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, pressed the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Acting Director Nick Andersen on the Trump administration’s reduction of CISA staff and the drastic cuts to CISA’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. The senator is deeply concerned that these actions […]

The Same Permit Snare that Stops Pipelines Will Stop the Grid Buildout TooBy: Senator Alan ArmstrongRead it online here. As artificial intelligence takes flight, cloud-based data management continue to grow, manufacturing returns to our shores, and technology in general demands more and more 24/7 power, the demands on our strained grid is surging. Meeting that […]

Today, I’m proud to announce that Putnam County has been awarded $1,687,972.76 through FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. This funding will allow Putnam County to hire and sustain 12 full-time firefighters for the next three years. Putnam County covers more than 827 square miles of rural Florida. As we've seen with the recent wildfires, so do the demands on our first responders. Every second counts when lives are on the line, and this grant means faster response times and better coverage for the families I represent. “I appreciate Congressman Randy

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Rep. Lloyd Doggett, every other member of the Texas Democratic Delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives, and five other Representatives in urging the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the environmental and historic preservation waivers granted at Big Bend. These waivers were granted by the Trump administration to bypass federal environmental laws in order to speed up work on border barriers in the area. This letter comes after Congresswoman Escobar spoke in support of an amendment last week during the House Appropriations Com

Washington, D.C. – 6/16/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration: “This is a damning indictment of the cronyism and incompetence that have defined Governor Kathy Hochul’s leadership in Albany. Her administration rigged an $11 billion Medicaid contract for New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), hand-picking Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) while sidelining qualified bidders. Emails detailed in the complaint show pressure from the Governor’s O

Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced a resolution honoring the tremendous effort undertaken by the people of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, and surrounding communities in preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Wesley Bell (MO-01) joined the resolution as original cosponsors. “Kansas City and the surrounding communities have stepped up in a truly incredible way to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From our first responders and local leaders to small businesses and volunteers, this is truly a team effort. We’re

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating that his office was selected as the Congressional Management Foundation's 2026 Democracy Award winner for Best of Innovation and Modernization: "Over the past year, my office has implemented new processes behind the scenes to streamline our workflows and better serve the constituents of Texas's 11th District. The results speak for themselves: 4,987 cases closed and over $20 million returned to the people we serve. This award reflects the hard work of my entire team, who are always looking fo

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding Governor Mikie Sherrill's executive order targeting junk fees in New Jersey. "This is a good start, but we need to go further," said Congressman Van Drew. "The biggest 'junk fees' in New Jersey are the ones families see every month on their electric and gas bills. Delivery fees, surcharges, and other state-mandated charges are driving costs through the roof. If we are serious about affordability, let's start with the fees people are forced to pay every month just to power their homes and run their businesses.

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) introduced the Build Housing Affordably Act, bipartisan legislation to prevent federal requirements from delaying or driving up costs on affordable housing projects. The Act would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to examine the impacts of its expanded implementation of […] The post Goodlander, Flood Lead Bipartisan Bill to Speed Up Affordable Housing Development appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Rep. Maggie Goodlander requested in a letter Thursday that Liberty Utilities provide more transparency about its decision not to serve new natural gas customers in the Lakes Region. Earlier this year, residents and municipal officials were made aware that Liberty could not add new clients due to a lack of capacity. The utility had placed a […] The post Concord Monitor: In letter to Liberty Utilities, Goodlander seeks answers for Lakes Region moratorium appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.