Press Releases

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to push back on the corruption of the Trump administration and work to lower the high cost of living on behalf of the American people. GEOFF BENNETT: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, welcome back to the NewsHour. LEADER JEFFRIES: Great […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.) and Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R-Utah) joined U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Mike Lee (R-Utah), and U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) in Washington, D.C. for a meeting on Colorado River negotiations. They discussed the future of the Colorado River Basin and the long-term management of critical water resources, including Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell. The post Wyoming, Utah Governors and Senators Hold Meeting on C

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced a resolution impeaching John McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released… The post CLARKE VOTES AGAINST HOUSE REPUBLICAN’S SHAMEFUL RECONCILIATION BILL appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement after Republicans passed their $70 billion blank check to ICE and Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund to reward his friends and violent insurrectionists. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “As families in the Fighting Fifth struggle to fill their gas tanks, pay for doctor’s visits, […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Reckless Republican Budget appeared first on Nikema Williams.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement after voting against Congressional Republicans’ bill to provide $70 billion in unrestricted funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP): “What did the $140 billion Congressional Republicans gave to ICE and CBP last year get the American people? […] The post Himes Votes Against Giving ICE and Border Patrol a $70 Billion Blank Check first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

Senators: “As our country prepares to welcome international travelers from around the globe at the World Cup, it is imperative that we have clear, comprehensive plans and communications to manage public health risks. We urge you to act swiftly to fill all necessary vacant public health positions; create a concrete, transparent, and compassionate plan for […] The post Senators Murray, Kaine, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Decimation of American Public Health Infrastructure, Demand Serious Solutions to Major Public Health Threats as Ebola Epidemic Worsens appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) provision to combat child exploitation passed the House of Representatives. Hawley’s provision, as part of the broader reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security that passed the Senate last week, will provide DHS with $108.5 million to hire 200 new child exploitation investigators and analysts. DHS currently employs only 7 full-time specialists to identify these victims. “My […] The post Hawley Measure to Fight Child Trafficking Passes House, Heads to President’s Desk appeared first on Josh Hawley.

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee—today unveiled new legislation to push back against the Trump Administration’s attacks on renewable energy. The Restoring Renewable Energy Parity Act repeals Trump Administration executive orders targeting renewable energy projects across the United States and prohibits a […] The post Merkley Fights Back Against Trump’s Attacks on Renewable Energy Projects Nationwide appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on S.2 –the Secure America Act. “Securing our nation’s borders and protecting the American people are among the federal government’s most fundamental responsibilities. The passage of the Secure America Act is a significant step toward strengthening […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement on today’s reconciliation vote, which passed 214-212. “Republicans made clear today that they — along with Donald Trump — simply do not care about the American people’s financial… The post Jayapal Statement on Reconciliation Vote appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of S.2, the Secure America Act. This bill secures funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through September 30, 2029. “For over half of Fiscal Year 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has gone without consistent, stable funding. The men […] The post Joyce Votes to Fully Fund the Department of Homeland Security appeared first on Dave Joyce.

Funding will support the restoration of Vermont Studio Center’s Kahn Studio, railroad, and energy infrastructure replacement WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced the delivery of $4,042,993 in federal disaster recovery funding, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding was awarded to the Vermont Studio Center, the Vermont Agency for Transportation (VTrans), and the Washington Electric Cooperative to support recovery, restoration, and mitigation efforts following the floods of […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today delivered the following statement after casting a key vote in favor of the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation bill that fully funds Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through 2029, which passed the House without a single Democrat voting in support: “Protecting our homeland is the number one responsibility of the federal government, and House Republicans, under President Trump’s leadership, have refused to take our eyes off the ball as we deliver a safe, strong, and prosperous America. Despite Democrats’

Delivers Resources Needed to Secure the Border, Combat Human Trafficking, Keep Communities Safe WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement following the passage of the Secure America Act (S. 2) to fully fund ICE and CBP through fiscal year 2029: “Today, House Republicans ensured that ICE and Border Patrol have the resources […]

Hearing Wrap Up: Abuse of U.S. Immigration System Creates Financial Burdens on American Taxpayers – United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House Oversight Committee | June 9th, 2026 WASHINGTON—Today, the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing titled “Amnesty and Chaos: Abuse of U.S. Immigration Policy.” […] The post Abuse of U.S. Immigration System Creates Financial Burdens on American Taxpayers appeared first on Cloud.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor against Republicans’ reckless ICE and CBP reconciliation package that gives Donald Trump another $70 billion to unleash brutality on our communities and reiterated Democrats’ commitment to lowering the high cost of living created by Republican policy failures. LEADER JEFFRIES: Madam Speaker, I rise today in […]

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement celebrating the House of Representatives passing his Faster Labor Contracts Act through a discharge petition: “We need real labor reform that puts workers first. For too long, mega corporations have denied workers’ rights and refused to meet them in good faith at the bargaining table. I’m glad to […] The post Hawley Applauds House Passage of Faster Labor Contracts Act appeared first on Josh Hawley.

Earlier This Year, Senator Rosen Announced She Successfully Pushed the Trump Administration to Release These Funds After It Took Action That Would Compromise This Program WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that more than $21 million in federal funding will be coming to Nevada to help combat homelessness as part of the […] The post Rosen Announces Over $21 Million in Federal Funding for Nevada to Combat Homelessness That She Pushed Trump Administration to Release appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (D-CT) released the following statement on the 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees report: “Throughout a lifetime of hard work and playing by the rules, Social Security and Medicare make it possible […]

WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today highlighted a new report from the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) finding that Congress must reform the Medicare hospice benefit to address misaligned payment incentives, reduce excessive spending, and root out fraudsters. […]

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Lucy McBath (D‑GA‑06), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee and a member of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, convened a press conference to spotlight common‑sense, evidence‑based tools proven to prevent domestic violence. The event, titled “Stopping Domestic Violence with Common‑Sense Tools,” highlighted key legislative efforts during Gun Violence Awareness & […]

By Max Rego The Hill Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) on Tuesday renewed her push for legislation expanding red flag laws to address gun violence. At a press conference on Capitol Hill, McBath touted her Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order (FERPO) Act as a measure that will “save lives.” McBath’s son, Jordan Davis, was fatally shot at a Florida gas station in 2012. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the State Department Integrity and Transparency Act, legislation to strengthen the State Department workforce and ensure senior State Department officials are selected based on merit. This bill would help ensure […] The post KAINE, VAN HOLLEN, AND MERKLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO STRENGTHEN STATE DEPARTMENT WORKFORCE appeared first on Merkley.

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the release of $168,732,835 in long-delayed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to New York State for disaster relief following Tropical Storm Fred, Hurricane Ida, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other severe weather events. These long-awaited funds, some stemming from disaster declarations dating as […] The post Gillibrand Announces $168.7 Million in FEMA Funding For New York State appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35), joined by Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Double the Wage for Overtime Act, which would increase the rate of overtime pay for the first time in nearly 90… The post Jayapal, Casar, Horsford Introduce Bill To Increase Overtime Pay appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), the lead Democrat on the Senate Housing Subcommittee, released a new report, Bold Solutions to the Home Insurance Crisis. It examines the nationwide crisis of rising home insurance costs, the role of climate-change-driven extreme weather events, and policy solutions that would tackle this affordability crisis. Across the country, Americans are increasingly facing unaffordable home insurance bills or aren’t able to access coverage at all. Insurers have significantly increased their rates, pushing up home insurance premiums an average of 45% si

Americans want lower costs and safer communities—not more taxpayer dollars for ICE or a slush fund for violent felons who attacked our democracy on Jan. 6. That’s why I am a hard NO on Republicans bill to give a $70 billion blank check to ICE as it terrorizes communities and undermines... The post Rep. Mullin Voted NO on Additional Funding for ICE appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.