Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that Meryl Harold will serve as her new Chief of Staff.   Meryl brings years of experience from Capitol Hill, the private sector, and Democratic campaigns to Congresswoman Ross’ office. Most recently, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17). Previously, she worked for Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Jim Himes (CT-04). Prior to her time on the hill, she led business development for a digital media company’s life sciences division. She began her career in polit

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the YouthBuild for the Future Act. This legislation reauthorizes $1 billion for the YouthBuild program, a national program that equips opportunity youth with education, employment, and leadership skills. Opportunity youth are age 16 to 24, no longer in school and disconnected from work opportunities. With nearly one in seven youth in the United States not engaged in school, training, or work, YouthBuild provides young people with the resources necessary to build brighter futures for themselves

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) issued the following statement: “Donald Trump launched this war of choice without congressional authorization, without clear objectives or an exit strategy, and without the support of the American people.

WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY-20) and Troy Balderson (R-OH-12) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) program. The bill H.R. 8209, would amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Students and their families rely on SBHCs to meet their needs for a full range of age-appropriate health care services. SBHCs primarily operate in underserved communities and play a crucial role in the provision of primary care services to school children, which also incl

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted in support of a War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless authorized by Congress. The legislation failed in the House by a vote of 213 to 214, with 1 voting present. Congresswoman Hayes released the following statement: “Today, as the conflict in Iran reaches day 48, I voted in support of H.Con.Res.40, a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would prohibit further military action against Iran without congressional approval. President Trump has failed to clearly articulate a rea

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Pennsylvania Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman, and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Dan Meuser (R-PA-09), are introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1st as National Mushroom Day. In 1885, a florist in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania advanced the method of growing mushrooms by utilizing controlled indoor environment settings. As a result, mushrooms now grow year-round and the industry bloomed into a major source of stable jobs, farm operations, and economic growth to the region. Chester and Berks counties alone produ

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after voting against the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of American weapons sales to Israel: “Earlier today I voted to end President Trump’s war of choice with Iran that has plunged the Middle East into chaos. Unfortunately, Republicans have decided to continue that war, and so we must keep […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement regarding his support for the fourth effort by Senate Democrats to pass a War Powers Resolution constraining President Trump’s war of choice with Iran: “I just voted once again to end President Trump’s war of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) re-introduced a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Arab Americans in the United States. “Arab Americans have made profound and lasting contributions to our nation,” said Congresswoman Tlaib. “As a proud and […] The post Tlaib, Dingell Introduce Resolution Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) helped introduce legislation that would stand up an independent, nonpartisan commission under the 25th Amendment to ensure effective and uninterrupted leadership of the United States amid growing concerns about President Trump's capacity to carry out the responsibilities of the office.

Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of Attorney J. Mason Davis, a pioneering attorney and civic leader from Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on April 4, 2026, at the age of 90. Funeral services will take place the weekend of Friday, April 17. Public viewing hours are scheduled for Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Davenport and Harris Funeral Homes, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Boutwell Auditorium.  Watch on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: I rise today to honor the extraordinary life, legacy, and ser

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and 38 of his colleagues demanded that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth protect the editorial independence of Stars and Stripes—a nonpartisan military news publication housed within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)—and reverse unconstitutional restrictions on the Pentagon press corps. “A free and independent press is indispensable to the functioning of our democracy,” Raskin and his colleagues wrote. "From the Civil War through today’s military conflicts, Stars and Stripes has served as a trusted, nonpartisan source of news for

Raleigh, N.C. — This week, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced the winners of the 2026 Second District Congressional Art Competition. The winners were awarded at an event in Raleigh for student participants, parents, teachers, and judges, including sculptor Thomas Dambo.   The Congressional Art Competition is a yearly national program open to high school students across the United States. This year, Congresswoman Ross’ office received a record number 82 talented art submissions.   Lily Fang, a junior at Champion Education, created the winning piece, “Taste of Home in Carolina.” Fang’s

Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-Texas) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas) reintroduced the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) Authorization Act, which would authorize a successful Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program that partners with other countries to help identify and stop dangerous criminals and potential terrorists from reaching our borders. The Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) would allow the U.S. government to equip international partners with specialized training and technology to collect biome

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman James E. Clyburn joined the Congressional Black Cacusus to deliver the following remarks on the House floor honoring the late Reverend Jesse Jackson: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay homage to the late Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. On Tuesday, February 14, 2026, I joined the nation in mourning […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) led 23 Members of Congress in a letter urging the Trump Administration to extend and redesignate Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian immigration program that allows foreign nationals to live and work in the United States if they cannot safely […] The post Tlaib Leads Lawmakers Demanding Trump Administration Redesignate and Extend TPS for Yemen appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement calling on Vice President JD Vance to call out President Trump’s portrayal of God and attack on Pope Leo XIV. “In the past 48 hours, Donald Trump has portrayed himself as God, which is blasphemy, and picked a fight with the Pope. It’s wrong, […] The post Landsman on Trump Portraying God, Picking Fight with Pope: “JD Vance should call this out” appeared first on Greg Landsman.

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement in response to the administration’s proposed budget, which outlines the president’s funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and serves as a starting point for Congress as it begins the appropriations process: “The administration’s budget proposal takes direct aim at the programs South Texans count on. “It would eliminate Community Development Block Grants, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing. That means fewer affordable homes get built, street an

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026, which would create an application-based grant program administered by the Department of Education over the next ten years to accelerate academic progress and address social, emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs. These funds will specifically target the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public schools across the nation have long lacked sufficient funding and resources to provide all students with a high-quali

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced legislation establishing a Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of Office, the body and process called for in Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to enable Congress to ensure effective and uninterrupted leadership in the presidency. This body is the legislative counterpart to the Cabinet and would have the power to work with the Vice President. Essentially, the 25th Amendment gives us a constitutional answer to any medical crisis that mig

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Jamie Raskin’s (MD-08) bipartisan bill to rename the Olney Post Office after Sergeant Edward “Ed” Lawrence Ramsey, a longtime employee of the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Army Veteran. The House will now send Rep. Raskin’s bill to the Senate for consideration. If the bill passes the Senate, it will then go to the President’s desk to be signed into law.  “Sergeant Ed Ramsey was a devoted public servant who dedicated his life to his family, his community and his country,” said Rep. Raskin. “Ed was renown

DETROIT – Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) re-introduced the Water Access and Affordability Act to establish the first-ever permanent, federal low-income water affordability program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Our families can’t live without access to water. We have a federal program for electricity and gas, but no […] The post Tlaib, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Ensure Safe, Affordable Water for All appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

Congressman Josh Riley this week sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee slamming President Trump's proposed budget, which would eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), urging lawmakers to fully fund the critical program instead.