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WASHINGTON — Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements or ideological tests when awarding taxpayer-funded research grants. The Merit Restoration Act would apply to all federal research agencies, ensuring grants are awarded based on scientific merit, quality of research, and public benefit, not political activism or identity-based standards. After years of ideologically awarded funding under the Biden administration, Congressman Norman’s bill would prohibit agencies from considering DEI

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🚨Daily Wire just dropped an EXCLUSIVE on my new legislation cracking down on DEI requirements in federal research funding. Taxpayer dollars should fund scientific excellence, not ideological activism. READ MORE: https://www.dailywire.com/.../trumps-effort-to-purge-dei...’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement regarding President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence:  “As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I take seriously the responsibility of overseeing the agencies charged with keeping our country safe.  “At a time when the United States faces serious threats around the world and is engaged in an active war with Iran, I am deeply concerned by President Trump's decision to appoint Bill Pulte, someone with zero experience in

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of the Deport the Terrorists Act. This landmark legislation would overhaul deportation proceedings for naturalized American citizens who are convicted of financing, materially supporting, or outright committing acts of terror. “American citizenship is one of our nation's greatest privileges,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “If a naturalized citizen is convicted of committing, supporting, or financing acts of terror, they should lose their citizenship and swiftly be deported from the United States." Under current law, a nat

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. John Larson (CT-01), Ranking Member of the House Social Security Subcommittee, are leading 74 House Democrats in demanding answers on the impact of broad Social Security Administration staff reassignments. Earlier this year, SSA reassigned employees from its Disability Adjudication, Financial and Management, Field Office Services, Risk and Quality, Digital Services, and Chief Information Officer units to assist in monitoring its public call-in phone line in an attempt to address high wait times. These staff cuts have resulted

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) discussed the State Department's efforts to advance President Trump's America First foreign policy agenda and strengthen U.S. national security during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rep. Jackson also spoke about his recently introduced Strategic Export Control and Border Security Enhancement Act, legislation that would codify the Office of Export Controls and Border Security within the Department of State to strengthen strategic trade controls, improve border enforcement capabilities, and

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly announced that thirteen students from Texas's 11th Congressional District have received appointments to a U.S. Service Academy following his nomination. To recognize their achievement, Congressman Pfluger hosted a Service Academy Appointee Meet-and-Greet in San Angelo, where he personally congratulated each appointee and presented each with a Congressional Certificate. "Nominating students from TX-11 to attend a U.S. service academy is one of my favorite parts of this job," said Rep. Pfluger. "Congratulatio

Today, Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) introduced the Tibet Atrocities Determination Act (HR 9085), legislation to require the U.S. Secretary of State to compile and submit a comprehensive report to Congress on whether the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has committed acts of genocide and/or crimes against humanity against Tibetans in Tibet.                 HR 9085 is the House companion legislation to S. 4432, introduced by Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in the Senate chamber earlier this Congress.                 The bicameral, bipartisan legislation spe

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) today introduced their bipartisan Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act, which would provide $3.5 billion in disaster assistance to help Florida’s agricultural producers recover after the devastating freeze in January 2026. Franklin and Cammack were joined by a majority of the Florida Congressional Delegation. Senators Scott (R-FL) and Moody (R-FL) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.   “Florida agriculture operates differently than much of the country, and our disaster response policies need to reflect th

Bacon, Pappas, Blumenthal Introduce New Comprehensive Legislation to Crack Down on Claim Sharks Scamming Veterans  Washington, D.C. – Today U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (CT) announced their new comprehensive legislation to hold claims sharks and other predatory actors accountable for exploiting veterans and survivors’ earned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. The lawmakers’

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Vince Fong (CA-20), Jim Costa (CA-21), and Josh Harder (CA-09) to send a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Director Brian Nesvik urging immediate emergency federal funding to combat the rapidly spreading invasive golden mussel in California waterways. The letter warns that, without immediate federal support, California water agencies, farmers, and communities will continue to bear escalating costs as this invasive species spreads unchecked. “Golden mussels pose a unique threat given they reproduce at exponent

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront, where he emphasized that the Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration is out of control and that Democrats are committed to ensuring immigration enforcement is conducted in a manner that is consistent with American values.  ERIN BURNETT: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries […]

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the ownership transfer of the National Center for Atmospheric Research’s (NCAR) Wyoming Supercomputing Center to a new operator:  “In a reckless and political attack, the Trump Administration has been trying to dismantle NCAR, the […] The post Bennet Statement on Judge’s Decision to Pause Removal of NCAR Supercomputing Center appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN’s OutFront with Erin Burnett to cast doubt on reports that President Trump and his administration are abandoning their $1.776 billion politically-directed slush fund, cautioning that the retreat was only ‘tactical’ and ‘temporary’.  Schiff also called out Senate Republicans for waiting until election season to seek more independence from President Trump, recognizing that their own voters and the American people […]

Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) member Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), DWC Executive Steering Committee member Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), DWC member Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), and 32 DWC colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging him to immediately reinstate protections to help immigrant survivors escape abuse, stay safe, and seek justice without fear of deportation. The post Brownley, Democratic Women’s Caucus Colleagues Urge DHS to Reinstate Protections for Immigrant Survivors Immediately appeared first on

MALDEN, MA – In case you missed it, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) was invited by The Harvard Crimson to share a few thoughts with the Class of 2026. You can read her op-ed HERE or below: Our Democracy Will Survive — If You Fight Congratulations. You made it. I know it wasn’t easy getting […]

Congressman David Schweikert recognized the Taipei Culture Summer Camp of Arizona as the program celebrated its 30th anniversary last Friday....

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led members of the Colorado delegation – including U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse, Brittany Pettersen, Jason Crow, Jeff Hurd, and Diana DeGette – in welcoming the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) release of more than $1.8 million in spending authority for the Colorado Small Business […] The post Bennet Leads Colorado Delegation in Welcoming Funding for the Colorado Small Business Development Center appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Arizona lawmakers demand answers – and a pause – before the Trump administration eliminates the only health office serving 28,000 Native patients in Southern Arizona WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) sent a letter to the Indian Health Service (IHS) demanding it halt plans to shut down the […]

LONGVIEW, WA – Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez sent a letter to executives at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company asking them to clarify their commitment to pay Longview millworkers during an ongoing investigation by the Chemical Safety Board. The mill in Longview was the site of a devastating industrial incident last week that killed 11 workers.  […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez to Longview Mill: Pay Your Workers appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

ICYMI: In Letter, Murray, Klobuchar Raise Concerns about Food and Nutrition Service Reorganization ICYMI: Murray, Klobuchar Raise Concerns about the USDA Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Reorganization Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on […] The post Murray, Klobuchar Raise Concerns About Food Safety and Inspection Service Reorganization appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Schiff is introducing a new legislative package aimed at providing new market opportunities and improving federal assistance for California’s specialty crop growers Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff is introducing six new pieces of legislation aimed at expanding support and market access for specialty crop farmers and leveling the playing field for California growers in the upcoming Farm Bill. Senator Schiff is the first Senator from California to serve on the Sena

Washington, D.C. – Today, 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 taxpayer dollars from being paid to the President or his allies including those convicted of crimes or those related to the insurrection on January 6, 2021. Earlier today, the Senators held a press conferenc

Senator Speaks at Black Sea Security Forum, Tours ADM Grain Facility, Superhumans Prosthetics Center, and Novoodeska Energy Substation ODESA – This weekend, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) traveled to Odesa, Ukraine to attend the Black Sea Security Forum (BSSF) and conduct site visits to critical infrastructure supporting Ukraine’s wartime economy and recovery. On Saturday, prior to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Armed Services Committee released text for the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) containing several key victories that support national defense efforts and military infrastructure in the Coastal Bend, specifically at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. Congressman Cloud worked with the House Armed Services Committee to secure key […] The post RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Applauds Wins for CCAD in Initial Release of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act appeared first on Cloud.

LANCASTER, CA – This weekend, Rep. George Whitesides celebrated the students across California’s 27th District who received appointments to Military Service Academies and Preparatory Schools with a send-off ceremony. The Congressman spoke alongside Colonel Thomas M. Tauer,  412th Test Wing Commander at Edwards Air Force Base, and Naval Academy Midshipman Brett Dawson, a current service academy student from California’s 27th District, to […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she will be introducing a package of three bills to redirect the funding from Trump’s slush fund to lower costs and support law enforcement. The Trump Administration recently announced that it was creating a $1.8 billion slush fund to pay Trump allies and supporters […] The post Rosen Announces Package of Bills to Redirect Trump Slush Fund Money to Lower Costs, Support Law Enforcement appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking and Judiciary Committees, joined Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and 10 other colleagues in filing an amicus brief in American Securities Association and Citadel Securities LLC v. SEC, a case in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). The SEC’s CAT is a vast surveillance tool that tracks and collects all customer and order information for equity securities and listed options, including data that might be considered personal identifiable inform

“Democrats haven’t exactly demonstrated an eagerness to come to the floor and defend open borders – and I strongly suspect that’s because at some level they know that their position is completely indefensible.”...

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Reedley, CA – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) attended a Signing Day ceremony for the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program at Reedley College, where he met students participating in the program — a 2-year advanced-training initiative first established at Reedley in 2025.   In addition to the ceremony, Schiff toured Reedley College’s manufacturing department. Schiff recently secured over $2.3 million in federal funding to modernize […]

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was released today: “Tina Peters remains a convicted felon who knowingly violated Colorado law and compromised election security. A Colorado jury found her guilty of four felonies for breaching secure election systems. “Tina Peters’ release does not […] The post Bennet Statement on Tina Peters’ Release from Prison appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the passage of his resolution in the Senate recognizing National Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the industry and to healthy diets, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) today celebrates National Mushroom Day. As a member of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Senator Fetterman introduced the […] The post Fetterman Celebrates June 1st as National Mushroom Day appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

June 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congressman Dave Min (D-Calif.-47), introduced a Concurrent Resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. This concurrent resolution honors victims and survivors of gun violence; commends community leaders, law enforcement, public health professionals, community violence […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ)  introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act, legislation aimed at dismantling President Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund and barring the use of taxpayer money for payments to the President, his associates, individuals convicted of crimes, or those involved in the January 6, 2021 insurrection.  “From his ballroom to his […] The post TODAY: Slotkin, Schiff and Kelly Introduce Drain the Slush Fund Act to Block President Trump from Weaponizing DOJ Settlements appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) along with Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act which would improve access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for eligible veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This bill is a companion to... The post New Bill to Support Veterans with Hearing Loss appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) provides lifeline to rural communities  BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, shared that over a dozen rural hospital leaders from Vermont and across the United States are praising the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation supported by Senator […]

‘Don’t Spy on Me’: Freedom Caucus Launches Video Highlighting Need to Protect Americans’ Privacy Sean Moran | Breitbart The Freedom Caucus launched a video, “Don’t Spy On Me,” highlighting many conservatives’ concerns with surveillance. “I don’t know any Americans that want Big Brother controlling our cars, tracking our money, or really just surveilling us from […] The post ‘Don’t Spy on Me’: Freedom Caucus Launches Video Highlighting Need to Protect Americans’ Privacy appeared first on Cloud.

Pasadena, CA – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) toured California Institute of Technology’s quantum research laboratories, a center aimed at supporting the development of quantum computers and related technologies.  During the tour, Schiff learned how Caltech plans to tackle one of the biggest challenges in building quantum computers: how to scale them to be much larger. The Senator also heard from faculty on their ongoing efforts […]

Senator Met with Spanish Government and Business Leaders SPAIN – This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) traveled to Spain for an official visit to strengthen the transatlantic relationship. He met with Spanish government and business leaders in Bilbao and Madrid to discuss defense industrial cooperation, clean energy, trade, and the NATO alliance. Bilbao Senator Gallego began the […]

Congressman Gottheimer meets with the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the UAE.  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), released the following statement after leading a HPSCI Congressional delegation (CODEL) to the United Arab Emirates, […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Intelligence Committee Trip to the UAE and Asia with Clear Message: End Iran’s Threats, Strengthen American Alliances appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.