Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After calls for accountability led by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell announced their resignations from Congress today amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct.  Leger Fernández was among the first Members to publicly call for resignation and, if they refused, for expulsion. She announced her resolution to force a vote on Gonzales’ expulsion, which would have been filed tomorrow.  Leger Fernández was working alongside Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, who was filing a resolution to expel Swalwell.

Birmingham, AL — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell made the announcement Saturday afternoon during a reception at Birmingham's Ramsay High School celebrating the 36 entries submitted by talented students from across the district. Eden Smith, a 9th grader at Paul W. Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa, was awarded first place for her submission entitled "Baptist Church." Additional photos and videos from Saturday's reception are available here. “We in Alabama’s 7th Congressional Distri

Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce hosted Gov. Ned Lamont for Eggs & Issues. Good to hear from the Danbury area business community and proposals from Governor Lamont to address the economic landscape ahead.

AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today announced his selection of 20 community development and improvement projects that he has submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations in an effort to bring federal investment to the Capital Region through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Community Project Funding process.   “No one knows the needs of our communities better than the people in it; so, it stands to reason that any efforts to improve and address the needs of our Capital Region should be envisioned by our community,” Congressman Tonko said. “The beauty of the Community Proj

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a “shocking” oversight visit to the Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center at Mesa Gateway Airport, U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Yasamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons demanding answers about conditions for detainees.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released a statement following reports of sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14): “The reports of sexual assault perpetrated by Rep. Eric Swalwell are horrific. My heart is first and foremost with the brave women who have come forward. We stand with you. We know that women in this country are too often silenced by men with power — it must end. Rep. Swalwell’s actions would not be tolerated in any place of work, and the United States Congress should be no different. We must believe and supp

​WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, John Curtis (R-Utah), Dave McCormick (R-Penn.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today released the statement below […]

Cincinnati, OH – Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) introduced a bill to ensure families and communities are protected from the growing concerns over Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers.  The rising demands of AI data centers are contributing to higher electricity costs for working families, posing environmental risks, and raising concerns about transparency as public officials sign non-disclosure […] The post Landsman Leads New Bill Requiring Big Tech to Pay for Data Centers and No NDAs appeared first on Greg Landsman.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 9, 2026 Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44) released the following statement:   “House Democrats came to the...

Dear friends, I’m sure you’ve seen the news of a two-week ceasefire with Iran. While talks are fragile and still shifting, I want to share a few thoughts on this war. Even if the ceasefire holds—which I sincerely hope it does—and negotiations lead to something lasting, the damage from this war is already clear. This […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today introduced the Power for the People Act in the House, legislation that ensures data centers are held responsible for the high costs of their electricity demand. Senator Van Hollen (D- MD) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate.  The rise of artificial intelligence models has resulted in data center development exploding in recent years. With data centers critical to national security, economic development, and job growth, their need will only increase. However, data centers are huge energy consumers, and their rapid growt

Santa Fe, N.M. – U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.)  issued the following statement after meeting with FEMA and Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office leadership: “As the sponsors of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act, we fought to establish the Claims Office and secure $5.45 billion to help New Mexicans rebuild. Since the fire, we have consistently pressed FEMA to speed up relief and answer for the unacceptable delays families continue to face. “Yesterday, we met with the new leadership at the Claims Office to get an

Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) helped introduce the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act, legislation that would lower costs for working families and level the playing field for small businesses by cracking down on corporate price discrimination.

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to Anthropic’s launch of Project Glasswing – a coalition of America’s leading technology companies working together to deploy cutting-edge AI models to find and fix dangerous security flaws in the software that underpins our health care system, our financial services, and our basic […]

SEIU Locals from around the state met with me to voice the top priorities of their members. Cuts to Medicaid, Immigration and affordability were among their concerns. Hearing from workers is so important when considering upcoming legislation.

Demopolis, AL — Today, in observance of National Public Health Week, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) convened a Rural Health Roundtable at Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis, bringing together hospital administrators, clinicians, and health system leaders from across Alabama's 7th Congressional District to discuss the mounting pressures facing rural health care providers—pressures intensified by recent federal cuts to key health care programs. Additional photos and videos are available here. Among those in attendance were Whitfield Regional Hospital CEO Doug Brewer, Greene County Health S

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after President Trump posted on Truth Social threatening “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran’s leadership doesn’t strike a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz: “America’s moral leadership and rule of law is what sets us apart from our adversaries in […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on President Trump’s Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after President Trump threatened Iran in a Truth Social post, writing that “a whole civilization will die tonight:” Trump is unhinged and this insane rhetoric is undermining and creating panic. End the war. ### The post Landsman on President Trump’s threats to Iran appeared first on Greg Landsman.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense, Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senate Democratic Leader, Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, issued the following statement […]