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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) led over 100 of her House colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to protect safe drinking water standards and address PFAS contamination that poses risks to the physical health and environmental health of communities across America. In a new letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Congresswoman Dingell and 112 of her colleagues in the House pressed the administration to reconsider eliminating the 2024 National Drinking Water Standards for four PFAS forever chemicals. The water standards established an enforceable limit of forever

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) sent a report to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging the continuation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). The report summarizes over a hundred meetings and conversations that Rep. Larsen’s office has had with farmers, businesses, municipalities, ports and other stakeholders across Northwest Washington over the past year. “Continuing the USMCA deal will lower costs and create jobs in our communities by restabilizing the economic relationship between the U.S. and two of our largest trading partners,” said Rep.

More photos from the announcement event in Burlington can be found here. Rep. Balint’s remarks at the event can be viewed here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) has re-introduced the Community Housing Act, her sweeping legislation to address our nation’s housing crisis. The legislation would invest $500 billion in federal programs, fund the construction of affordable housing, provide new financing to build affordable units, center inclusive zoning and land use, and provide more pathways to homeownership. The ambitious package embraces perpetually affordable housing through communit

Originally published in ABC News. Written by Steven Beynon Three Democratic lawmakers introduced an amendment to a must-pass annual defense funding and policy bill that would require the Pentagon to restore mandatory flu vaccinations for service members. The proposal on Tuesday, from Reps. Joaquin Castro of Texas, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, and Gil Cisneros of California would reverse Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's April decision to make the annual flu shot voluntary, ending a policy in place since 1945. The effort comes after ABC News first reported on a flu outbreak that has sickene

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act to provide comprehensive condo relief that expands and ensures access to public and private loans for structural and safety repairs, providing bipartisan preventive assistance for millions of residents grappling with the building integrity realities exposed in the Surfside condominium collapse that took 98 lives. The Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act makes it easier for condo owners to afford special a

Tonight, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the reported closure of La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution: "The decision by the Bureau of Prisons to close La Tuna was done without notifying my office. "As I push for the agency to release more information, I’m concerned closing La Tuna is evidence of a continued pattern by the Trump administration to privatize more government agencies as outlined in Project 2025. I fear the justification of a massive deficit - despite the Trump administration having no issue already funding other agencies f

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Warren Davidson (OH-08), John Garamendi (CA-08), and Seth Moulton (MA-06) are introducing the bipartisan Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act to end the requirement that military services send Congress funding wish lists outside the appropriations process. This irresponsible… The post Jayapal, Davidson, Garamendi, Moulton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Wasteful Pentagon Spending appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Abe Hamadeh (R-Ariz.-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), helping address understaffing at facilities across the country, including the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center, and ensure veterans receive the care they earned. “I hear from veterans across my district who cannot get the care they need because of staffing shortages and delays at the Fredericksburg […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 June 2026 Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov Reps. Barragán, Bilirakis, Buchanan, and Sanchez Reintroduce Resolution to Recognize Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month WASHINGTON,...

WASHINGTON D.C. — Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced a package of 26 amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendments are intended to uphold human rights at home and abroad, protect our servicemembers, block U.S.-Israeli military integration and end U.S. participation in war crimes, stop the expansion of AI data centers, rein in […] The post Tlaib Introduces 26 Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

By Reporters Desk – June 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Rep.’s Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02),...

Dear Friend, I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From opening new homes at JBLM and recognizing Juneteenth, to passing the defense policy bill out of the Armed Services Committee, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what matters most to you. Keeping it Local Strickland Supporting Local […] The post My June Newsletter appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

Rep. Strickland on MS NOW: War in Iran, Hegseth’s Pentagon Reorganization, and the FIFA World Cup On Sunday, June 28, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined Reverend Al Sharpton on PoliticsNation to discuss updates on the War in Iran, Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pattern of firings at the Pentagon, and the FIFA World Cup. The post Rep. Strickland on MS NOW: War in Iran, Hegseth’s Pentagon Reorganization, and the FIFA World Cup appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

As part of Trump Admin’s push to shut down the Department of Education, Trump is illegally kicking out special education programs, civil rights enforcement from Department Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and […] The post Murray, Baldwin, Sanders Lead All Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Halt Illegal Move to Undermine Special Ed, Civil Rights Enforcement appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Congressional Management Foundation Awards Merkley with Democracy Award Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has been awarded by the Congressional Management Foundation Best of Constituent Correspondence and Engagement. Merkley was recognized for choosing comprehensive, proactive communication with constituents – writing back to Oregonians who reach out to his office, holding public town hall meetings in each of Oregon’s 36 counties every year, keeping constituents […] The post Merkley Earns National Recognition for Correspondence & Engagement with Oregonians appeared first on

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, introduced legislation to support direct care workers and family caregivers, who provide essential daily care to seniors and people with disabilities. The Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act would provide federal funding to states and other eligible entities to help […] The post Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Support Direct Care Workforce, Family Caregivers appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee; U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration; U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Ranking… The post Congressional Democrats Press Trump Administration on Concerning Green Card Application Changes appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Above: Gottheimer addresses the questions of North Jersey families. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, June 30, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a virtual briefing with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to help families, riders, and business owners across North Jersey understand New Jersey’s new e-bike law. The new rules take effect on July 19, […] The post RELEASE: Ahead of July 19 Effective Date, Gottheimer Hosts Virtual Briefing with Motor Vehicles on NJ’s New E-Bike Laws Taking Effect appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of protecting birthright citizenship in a stunning rebuke of President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda: “The Constitution means what it says: Children born in the United States are citizens of the United States. The promise and privilege of […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith Releases Statement After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06), Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) are questioning National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Crystal S. Carey about potential conflicts of interest and improper influence in cases against companies accused of violating the law. The request follows Carey’s appearance before […]

Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON – Today, during Pride Month, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) sent a letter to Secretary of State... The post Pressley Urges Trump Admin to Protect LGBTQIA+ Citizens Abroad, Denounces Global Human Rights Violations Targeting LGTBQIA+ Community appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) applaud a $310.2 million federal loan awarded to the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) to fund the construction and implementation of much needed express lanes, a free-flowing toll system, and a new flyover ramp that together will […]

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding birthright citizenship. Goodlander previously filed an amicus brief in this case, Trump v. Barbara, and in State of Washington v. Trump, a similar case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. “Today, the Supreme Court affirmed what our Constitution has […] The post Goodlander Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court just reaffirmed one of our most fundamental constitutional principles: That anyone born in the United States is an American citizen. For more than 150 years, the 14th Amendment has guaranteedthat birthright citizenship is a constitutional right, not a privilege that... The post Rep. Mullin’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Birthright Citizenship appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Washington, DC – Today U.S. Senator Adam Schiff’s (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara. “Birthright citizenship has never been up for debate. The Constitution is clear that anyone born in the United States is an American citizen. Striking that down was a bridge too far for even […]

Washington, DC – Today U.S. Senator Adam Schiff’s (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission.  “The vast sums of dark, unaccountable money in our political system have shifted the balance of power toward corporate special interests and away from the American people. This ruling is a boon to the […]

BURLINGTON, VT—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution, released the following statement in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. Barbara, which overturns Executive Order 14160, President Trump’s illegal attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship—a constitutional right granted under the Fourteenth Amendment: “The 14th Amendment of our Constitution is clear: if you are born […]

(As prepared for delivery) The limits of the affordability crisis in America know no bounds, and this hearing comes at a great time as we have the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup. Families are paying more for groceries, housing, and health care, all while staring down the most expensive summer for traveling in […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement regarding today’s ruling from the Supreme Court upholding the right to birthright citizenship in the United States… The post Jayapal Statement on SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.