Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released today finding the Trump administration spent $9.5 billion paying federal workers not to work as part of its sweeping campaign to reduce the federal workforce. In many […] The post Murray on New Report Finding Trump Wasted Billions in Taxpayer Dollars to Force Out Essential Federal Workers: “Most expensive way imaginable to make government worse.” appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

The Senators’ resolution – introduced Monday night – would require a report on increasing violence in the West Bank, including deaths of American citizens Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and 19 of their Senate […] The post Murray, Colleagues, Introduce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

I’m proud to represent one of the largest Ukrainian communities in America-people who have lost fathers, mothers, sons and daughters in the fight to defeat fascism. I’ll always stand with my community’s values, and I am grateful for the 86 senators who voted to send this bill to the house. My vote today gets us […] The post Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on 9/15 Rule Vote appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Today, in response to Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper releasing its finding that the war in Iran has cost taxpayers $38 billion so far, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: “Donald Trump is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars fighting a reckless war of choice overseas while working families are paying the price. Americans need relief […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Astronomical $38 Billion Cost Of The Iran War appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Maxine Dexter (OR-03), announced that the Port of Portland has been awarded $7,657,874 in federal funding for Hillsboro Airport and Portland International Airport (PDX). “Portland’s airports connect our communities, businesses, and travelers to the rest of the world,” said […] The post Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Dexter: Nearly $8 Million Coming to Portland-Area Airports for Infrastructure Improvements appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) released the following statement after voting against the motion to table H.Res.1486 and consider impeachment for President Trump. “Under this administration, ICE has been the subject of serious allegations concerning the use of force, transparency, and accountability. Renée Good, Alex Pretti, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and Johan Sebastián Durán […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and Sam Liccardo (CA-16) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Alex… The post JAYAPAL, RASKIN, FLETCHER, LICCARDO, DURBIN, BLUMENTHAL, PADILLA, WHITEHOUSE INTRODUCE CRA RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL REGARDING REGULATION THAT CHANGES HOW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & JOURNALISTS MAINTAIN IMMIGRATION STATUS appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Washington, D.C. — For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration’s ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administration and create chaos in the upcoming midterm elections. Today’s action follows the Litigation Task Force’s successful advocacy before the Supreme Court and […]

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after the Senate voted 74-24 to move forward on the Protect College Sports Act of 2026: “The college sports that are beloved by millions of Americans are in a genuine crisis. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act is a strong compromise that addresses […]

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced a bill to improve veteran access to medical care in rural areas. The bipartisan Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) Rural Expansion Act would assess the current capability of the MMU program and promote increased deployment into rural and underserved areas. This bill would […] The post Rosen, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Improve Veteran Access to Medical Care in Rural Areas appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today celebrated the advancement of his bipartisan Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act through the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. This legislation, which advanced out of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee with bipartisan support in July, would improve the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) type certification process for American Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft companies […]

Statement of Senator Peter Welch for the Congressional Recordon Cluster Munitions Submitted September 15, 2026 Mr. President, the Third Review Conference of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions is underway in Laos, a country where millions of U.S. cluster munitions from the Vietnam War continue to maim and kill civilians. Large areas of […]

Text of Report (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Today, in response to an inquiry led by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, along with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released new data on the cost of President Trump’s war in Iran. The […] The post NEW: Trump’s War in Iran Cost DoD Nearly $40 Billion and Drove Nearly Half of Inflation, According to CBO Report appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senators from Vermont and members of the Senate Finance Committee, wrote to Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) urging him to immediately convene a full Committee hearing on President Trump’s reckless trade war with Canada, which has hurt Vermont businesses, farmers, and families […]

After years of advocacy, senators help secure funding for Pima County’s efforts to provide shelter to asylum seekers during height of border crisis WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reimbursed Pima County approximately $6.1 million for eligible costs incurred in fiscal year 2023 and an additional $3.5 […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding her no vote on proceeding on the Clarity Act, a large package regulating the crypto industry. “Today, I voted no on the Clarity Act, legislation meant to regulate cryptocurrency in America. “The ethics provisions in this bill are simply too thin. […] The post Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Clarity Act appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) today teamed up with New Jersey’s U.S. Senator Cory Booker to reintroduce the End the Exception Amendment. The bicameral resolution would strike the ‘Slavery Clause’ of the 13th Amendment, a constitutional loophole that allows slavery “as a punishment for crime” in the […] The post Williams, Merkley, Booker Lead Push to Close Constitutional Loophole Allowing for Slavery appeared first on Nikema Williams.

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05) today teamed up with New Jersey’s U.S. Senator Cory Booker to reintroduce the End the Exception Amendment. The bicameral resolution would strike the ‘Slavery Clause’ of the 13th Amendment, a constitutional loophole that allows slavery “as a punishment for crime” in the United […] The post Merkley, Williams, Booker Lead Push to Close Constitutional Loophole Allowing for Slavery appeared first on Merkley.

Legislation would help upgrade outdated water infrastructure systems to support agriculture Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today introduced legislation that would help improve water resilience in communities across Oregon and the West as drought in the region persists after last year’s record-low snowpack. “Water scarcity in the West isn’t a […] The post Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Protect Agricultural Water Access Amid Worsening Drought in Oregon appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after voting for the Protect College Sports Act: “College athletics provide incredible opportunities for student-athletes, serve as a critical pipeline for Team USA, and bring beloved traditions to communities across Virginia. I’ve long understood their importance – as governor, I worked to make […]

**WATCH: Gillibrand Discusses the BAD DEAL Act on CNN** Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Peter Welch (D-VT) formally introduced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act to repeal all tariffs levied under Section 338 of the Tariff Act and refund Americans for all duties paid under this authority. […] The post Sens. Gillibrand And Welch, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill To Repeal And Refund President Trump’s Canadian Tariffs appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, released the following statement on today’s board meeting: “The John F. Kennedy Center has an important relationship with Congress; it was established by and receives vital funding to maintain the building from Congress. “It […]

Legislation Addresses Financial Burden for Survivors Whose Rights Were Violated by Federal Gov’t, Including Lost Income, Medical Costs, Housing Stability,... The post Pressley Unveils First-Of-Its-Kind Bill to Establish Financial Relief for Epstein Survivors & Survivors of Sexual Violence appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Grace Meng (NY-06), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ami Bera (CA-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) issued a joint statement condemning a racist post by… The post Meng, Jayapal, and South Asian Members of Congress Denounce Racist Post Targeting UT Austin Students appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 15, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “Handing independent auditors the job of protecting America’s national security just won’t cut it and certainly doesn’t meet the moment. With our cybersecurity, biosecurity, critical infrastructure, and national security on the line, every AI developer should have to submit their […] The post STATEMENT: Gottheimer Says Third-Party Audits Alone Don’t Meet the Moment appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an oversight hearing today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, had a fiery exchange with Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), about the FBI and the Trump Administration’s election interference efforts ahead of the midterm elections. “It is the American people—Republicans, […]

The Supreme Court has blocked Trump’s attempt to restrict voting by mail—a critical decision just weeks before the midterms. Trump’s unconstitutional executive order has created unnecessary chaos for voters, election officials, and our courts, all in an attempt to interfere... The post Rep. Mullin’s Statement on Supreme Court Rejection of Trump’s Vote-By-Mail Restrictions appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

WASHINGTON – Last night, on MSNOW’s “The Weeknight,” Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) echoed his call to establish a bipartisan Senate Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence to rein-in the technology — largely in response to a former Anthropic researcher quitting his role and warning of an industrywide rush to build AI systems that can improve themselves and, in turn, […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, along with U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.-21) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, led a bipartisan group of 157 lawmakers in urging the Department of the Interior […]

This week, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reimburse public employee retirement systems for costs associated with accidental disability retirements and accidental deaths resulting from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Garbarino and Gillibrand were joined by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) […] The post Gillibrand, Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Reimburse Public Retirement Systems For 9/11-Related Disability And Death Benefits appeared first on Kirsten Gi

September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting against cloture on the CLARITY Act:  “When I voted in May to advance the CLARITY Act out of the Banking Committee, I was clear that now is the time to regulate digital assets and protect consumers. I was also clear […]