Press Releases

Welch: “I urge you to take into account the impact locally, not just the impact financially: to save a dollar, you may lose a forest.”  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, today pressed Tom Schultz, Chief of the Forest Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), about how the U.S. Forest […]

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full questioning*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on the FY27 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, pressed Secretary Markwayne Mullin on the conduct of ICE and Border Patrol, Republicans’ refusal to enact reforms […] The post Senator Murray Presses Mullin on Urgent Need for ICE, Border Patrol Reforms & Admin’s Claims About Policy Changes appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Kelly: “Let’s call this what it is: this is corruption in broad daylight.”  In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) held a press conference to announce the introduction of the Drain the Slush Fund Act, new legislation that would effectively shutter Donald Trump’s so-called “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and prevent taxpayer dollars from being paid to […] The post ICYMI: Kelly, Schiff, Slotkin Hold Press Conference on Legislation to Permanently Shut Down Trump’s DOJ Slush Fund  appeared first on Senator Mark Kelly.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)… The post CLARKE REINTRODUCES HISTORIC BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO BOOST MENOPAUSE RESEARCH, EXPAND TRAINING AND AWARENESS AROUND MENOPAUSE appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the House companion to Senator Rick Scott's (R-Fla.) Stop ANTIFA Act, legislation to designate ANTIFA as a domestic terrorist organization, codify President Trump’s executive actions targeting the group, and direct federal agencies to investigate and dismantle ANTIFA's violent operations.

Senators Direct Commerce Secretary to Explain Department’s Involvement with USPS and Elections, and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined his Senate Democratic colleagues to demand U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick oppose the Department’s involvement in President Trump’s illegal executive order (EO) attacking vote-by-mail and interfering with the […] The post Merkley, Senate Colleagues Call to Halt Implementation of Trump’s Illegal Executive Order to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire joined fellow lawmakers in filing a legal brief Thursday in federal court to stop President Trump’s unlawful demolition and reconstruction of the White House East Wing and his proposal to build a massive ballroom in its place — a project with an estimated price tag of up to $400 million.  […] The post Congresswoman Goodlander Joins the Legal Fight to Stop Trump’s $400 Million Ballroom Vanity Project  appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with 19 of her Senate colleagues, raised concerns about the Trump administration’s plan to reorganize the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).     The administration is forcing 200 FSIS employees – two-thirds of its D.C.-area staff – to relocate to Iowa, Georgia, or […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Food Safety Amid Trump Administration Restructure Of Inspection Agency appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Senators Schiff, Kelly, and Slotkin held a press conference to announce the legislation. The livestream can be viewed here. Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act, new legislation that would shutter President Donald Trump’s so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund and prevent […]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), member of the Committee on Finance, is encouraging the Treasury Department to better understand and develop rules surrounding agentic artificial intelligence usage across the financial services sector. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Sen. Warner wrote, “I write to encourage Treasury to convene a […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he discussed delivering economic prosperity through the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) framework agreement and removing the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on peace between Armenia […] The post Daines to Rubio in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing: End Outdated Jackson-Vanik Restrictions, Unlock Strategic Access to Central Asia appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

“Republican policies are to have the back of law enforcement to ensure they have the resources, the personnel, the technology – everything they need to keep our border secure – and to ensure that our nation’s laws are enforced …”...

“C-SPAN captures a lot of our work here in Washington, but just as important is the work that senators do back in our states … I spent last week back home in South Dakota, traveling around my state and hearing directly from South Dakotans.”...

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in introducing the Open Courts Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the federal judiciary’s outdated records systems, the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) and the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF). PACER serves as the public portal for accessing federal court records and filings, but the system is outdated, difficult to use, vulnerable to cyberattacks and expensive to maintain. It also requires Americans to pay fees to access many public cou

“What I’m hoping to get out of today’s hearing is a bipartisan path forward to better support our coastal communities and improve our national and economic security.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and […]

MALDEN, MA – Yesterday, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined state and local leaders to celebrate $1.5 million in federal investments that she secured to make life safer and easier for working families in MA-5. In Wellesley, she joined with local leaders to celebrate $500,000 in federal funding she brought home to improve the area’s […]

Watch the Full Exchange HERE WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) slammed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his absence from the negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. In April, while Secretary Rubio was watching fights with President Donald Trump in Miami, Vice President JD Vance was in Pakistan failing to negotiate a […] The post Rosen Slams Secretary Rubio for Not Being Present At the High Stakes Iran Negotiations appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

June 2, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – As reported by Reuters, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy trucks. The 12% excise tax on heavy trucks is the highest excise tax levied on any product in the country. By adding as much as $15,000 […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the senseless murder of 23-year-old Brett Scrogham and the urgent need for Indianapolis to end soft on crime policies that have enabled violent crime. Click the image above or view the full speech here. See remarks below: “Madam President, 23-year-old Brett Scrogham […]

Bill Would Prohibit the Use of AI to Target or Launch Nuclear Weapons, Conduct Mass Domestic Surveillance, or Develop Offensive Fully Autonomous Weapons Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee, introduced new legislation that would set strict boundaries for the military’s use of artificial […] The post Gillibrand Introduces Groundbreaking New Bill To Regulate The Pentagon’s Use Of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today renewed his call to bring down utility costs for working families after hearing from more than 800 Virginians through a district-wide survey who say they are feeling the effects of rising utility bills. The survey invited constituents to share their personal experiences with rising utility bills and the impact on their households.  “As utility bills continue to rise, too many Virginians are being forced to choose […]

VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON – Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today sharply criticized President Trump’s decision to name Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to also serve as Director of National Intelligence, warning that the appointment threatens the integrity and independence of the Intelligence Community. During an open Senate Intelligence Committee hearing […]

Oklahoma City, OK – Today, Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03), along with Representatives Tom Cole (OK-04) and Stephanie Bice (OK-05), joined Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford in touring the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center’s Air Traffic Control Training Academy. The tour provided an overview of controller training programs and the technologies used to prepare the aviation […] The post Reps. Lucas, Cole, Bice Join FAA Administrator Bedford in Tour of Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center appeared first on Frank Lucas.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced a resolution designating Thursday, June 11th as National Seersucker Day. “Seersucker is a New Orleans invention, a Senate tradition, and brings a welcome moment of unity to Washington every year,” said Dr. Cassidy. “I look forward to seeing colleagues from both parties join […]

ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) invited middle and high school students from Minnesota’s First Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, the competition is a nationwide event intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in science, technology, […] The post Finstad Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about Memorial Day ceremonies he attended across Wyoming to honor fallen service members and their families. Senator Barrasso also commemorated America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and the enduring importance of the Declaration of Independence. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as ... Read more The post Barrasso: Let Us Be Worthy of Our History, Our Heroes, and Our Heritage appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) led the Missouri congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major federal disaster declaration. This comes after the devastating tornadoes and storms that struck Missouri from April 23 through April 28, 2026.  Senator Hawley wrote, “We write […] The post Hawley Leads Delegation Urging Approval for New Federal Relief for Recent Missouri Tornadoes appeared first on Josh Hawley.

Legislation would close the ‘borrow’ aspect of the ‘buy, borrow, die’ tax loophole used by the ultra-wealthy to avoid paying capital gains or income tax WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Redistribution Of Billions by Instituting New High-income Obligations on Overlooked Debt (ROBINHOOD) Act to close the ‘borrow’ aspect of the ‘buy, borrow, die’ tax loophole that […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Reps. LaMonica McIver, Rob Menendez and Josh Gottheimer released the following statement: Yesterday, after months of advocacy, an 18-year-old high school senior finally returned to her Orange, New Jersey home after her months-long detainment at the Delaney Hall facility. On Sunday, we had the opportunity to speak with Ariadna, […]

ST. JOHNSBURY, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) delivered a commencement address at St. Johnsbury Academy’s 2026 graduation ceremony. Senator Welch expressed support for St. Johnsbury Academy’s mission to cultivate communities that center on respect, are grounded in Vermont values, and embrace a diversity of ideas.   “We’re all aware that right now, things are not going well. There’s an enormous amount of turbulence in civic life. And the question for each of […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. LaMonica McIver, and Reps. Rob Menendez and Josh Gottheimer released the following statement: Yesterday, after months of advocacy, an 18-year-old high school senior finally returned to her Orange, New Jersey home after her months-long detainment at the Delaney Hall facility. On Sunday, we had the opportunity to speak with […] The post JOINT STATEMENT: DEMOCRATS SECURE RELEASE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FROM DELANEY HALL FACILITY appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) visited the Adelanto ICE Processing...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s leadership: Well, first of all, one of the best decisions President Trump made was to appoint Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. I […] The post Daines on Fox Business: The Iranian Regime Won’t Win a Stare-Down With President Trump appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

The America Bikes Act Bolsters Safety, Increases Access to Bikes, Onshores Bike Manufacturing WASHINGTON — Co-Chairs of the Congressional Bike Caucus Congressmen Vern Buchanan and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) announced the introduction of the America Bikes Act (H.R. 9041), comprehensive bipartisan legislation that will bolster cyclist safety, increase access to bikes and bring bike manufacturing back […]

Trump Administration Bottlenecks In J-1 Visa Processing Are Causing Physician Shortages Across New York International Medical Graduates Make Up Over One-Third Of New York’s Physician Workforce Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) demanded action to combat New York’s physician workforce shortage by addressing administrative backlogs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). […] The post Gillibrand Demands Action To Combat Doctor Shortages In New York appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement regarding Trump’s executive order on artificial intelligence: “Once again, the Trump administration has belatedly discovered the need to redo something it hastily dismantled in its first year. While this course correction – a […]

Above: Gottheimer at The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John The Theologian with volunteers and members of the community. TENAFLY, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined the North Jersey community to celebrate Greek culture and heritage at the “Taste of Greece Festival”, held at The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John The Theologian. The festival featured […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Visits the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John The Theologian “Taste of Greece” Festival in Tenafly appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.