Press Releases

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to immediately release federal funds for First Step Domestic and Sexual Violence Services. In a letter to the agency, Congresswoman Dingell rejected the administration’s claims of the funds as “fraud, waste, and abuse” and emphasized that continued delays have forced shelter closures and reduced lifesaving services for survivors across Southeast Michigan. A copy of the letter can be found HERE and text is below: Dear Mr. Fenton: This letter is regarding the unsatisfactory and disappointing r

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) urged the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to address delays in processing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Buyback applications, some of which have sat undecided for over a year. In a letter to the department, Congresswoman Dingell highlighted the program’s role in retaining qualified public servants and called for coordinated efforts to ensure the 88,000 pending applicants receive timely decisions.  A copy of the letter can be found HERE and text is below: Dear Secretary McMahon: This letter is regarding the delays experienced by appl

U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Dina Titus (D-NV) today announced that they will introduce the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act this week to explicitly prohibit construction of President Trump’s proposed “triumphal arch” outside Arlington National Cemetery. Their bill comes in the wake of a vote by Trump appointees on the Commission of Fine Arts to approve designs for the project. Trump’s arch proposal relies on illegal manipulations of funding without congressional authorization and violates the Commemorative Works Act. As the Trump Administration makes spurious, absurd a

Rep. Beyer, who represents a Northern Virginia district in the U.S. House that includes Arlington National Cemetery, today urged Trump Administration officials to provide greater transparency to the public about potential traffic impacts of President Trump’s proposed “triumphal arch.” Trump appointees on the Commission of Fine Arts recently voted to approve designs for the proposed 250-foot structure, which the President is seeking to build on a traffic circle between Arlington National Cemetery and Arlington Memorial Bridge. Beyer asked Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Acting Direc

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today introduced the Right to Representation Act, to ensure children and families have access to legal representation to protect their rights when they must navigate the complex child welfare system. Currently, the right to counsel in child welfare protection proceedings is inconsistent across the country. Some jurisdictions have a guaranteed right to counsel, others have limits on appointed counsel depending on the age of the child or duration of the case, and some have no right to counsel at all. Access to legal representation in ch

WASHINGTON, DC – Following the New Hampshire Congressional delegation’s calls for the Department of Education to issue the delayed Grant Award Notifications (GANs) for fiscal year 2026 TRIO Upward Bound programs, GANs have begun to be released. TRIO supports individuals from low-income backgrounds, students who would be the first person in their families to earn […] The post Following Push from NH Delegation, Dept. of Education Releases Funding for TRIO Upward Bound Programs appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Long Beach, CA – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) attended a student roundtable at Long Beach City College where students shared the main issues at the forefront of their minds.   During the roundtable, Schiff discussed his ongoing efforts to spur development of more housing, the impact of the administration’s mass deportation agenda, students’ access to mental health services, and his efforts to bring down the cost of living.  As […]

May 26, 2026 Contact: vince.morris@mail.house.gov VANCOUVER, Wash. – “My gratitude goes to the Longview Fire Department and all the first responders who arrived at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company this morning to respond to the explosion. My heart goes out to the families of those killed and injured by this terrible blast. These families will […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on Nippon Disaster in Longview appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Longview, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the major chemical tank implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview. “Today’s implosion was an absolute tragedy. My heart is with everyone who lost a loved one today—as well as the injured workers. […] The post Senator Murray Releases Statement on Implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview   appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced… The post CLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO ADJUST AREA MEDIAN INCOME METRIC AND EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO FAMILIES WHO NEED IT MOST appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Wesley Bell (MO-01) visited the Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center, which serves as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contract facility. The members toured the facility and spoke to detainees who had been living in their respective districts. “Over the last year, we’ve seen members of our community detained by ICE […] The post Budzinski and Bell Visit Immigration Detention Center  appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

BRONX, NY — Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Dylan Baker-Rice, Deputy Chief Asset and Capital Manager at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), celebrated the completion of the Jackson Houses Exterior Lighting Installation, a $3,000,000 federal investment secured by Rep. Torres to improve safety and security for Bronx residents. Danny Barber, Tenant Association […] The post Rep. Ritchie Torres and NYCHA Celebrate Completion of $3 Million Exterior Lighting Installation at Jackson Houses appeared first on Torres.

FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today kicked-off the Fargo community Mental Health Awareness Bike Ride at the All American Trail North. During the event, leaders also announced the trail, […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) welcomed the support of The American Critical Minerals Association for the Mining Schools Act, which would expand mining and geological programs at U.S. colleges and universities, ensuring students are equipped to meet the nation’s energy demands and bolster our national security by increasing the workforce and capacity […] The post Owens Welcomes American Critical Minerals Association Support of Mining Schools Act  appeared first on Burgess Owens.

This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in Newsweek on May 23, 2026. While President Trump was meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, America’s most important asset in deterring China is under attack from an unlikely source: leftists at the United Nations and their British sympathizers. Officials in the United Kingdom are considering handing over the keys of the Chagos Islands, including the joint U.S.-U.K. military base on the island of Diego Garcia, to Mauritius, an African island nation that lacks any ability to deter China. Diego Garcia has become a vital asset for the U

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in Newsweek explaining how the United Kingdom’s plan to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius could harm the American military’s ability to deter China.  Key excerpts of the op-ed are below: “While President Trump was meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, America’s most important asset in deterring China is under attack from an unlikely source: leftists at the United Nations and their British sympathizers. “Officials in the United Kingdom are considering handing over the keys of the Chagos Isla

“If you want to live in a prosperous community, you need access to good health care.” BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today hosted Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz for a tour and meeting with leadership at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine to discuss the importance of rural […]

ATLANTA – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on the federal court’s decision to block Alabama’s congressional maps. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said:  “The federal court’s decision today confirms what we all knew: these new congressional maps were deliberately drawn to dilute Black political power and are in violation of the Voting […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Federal Court Decision on Alabama’s Congressional Maps appeared first on Nikema Williams.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) posted an op-ed to X calling for a renewed commitment to unity, bipartisan cooperation, and principled leadership to address America’s greatest challenges. “That unity is not some sentimental ‘can’t we all get along’ aspiration. It is a practical necessity. The country’s largest challenges cannot be solved without it,” wrote Dr. Cassidy. […]

Senator Working to Link NDSU Ag Policy Center with National REC, Boost Exports for Farmers & Rural Businesses Nationwide FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced a new initiative […]

FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with Richard Fordyce, the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and agriculture […]

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“Every American wants and needs… the opportunity to succeed, security in his or her home and future, and a nation that is just.”WILMINGTON, Del. – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) published an op-ed in Bay to Bay News outlining a series of economic policies, from raising the minimum wage to passing pro-worker […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2026 Sheehy Calls for HHS Investigation into Alleged Misconduct by Rocky Mountain Laboratories U.S. SENATE – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General T. March Bell concerning a recent whistleblower complaint that became public alleging misconduct by Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) […]

Bills End Horse Slaughter and Support Bicycle Safety Education  Marked Up by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee  WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement after his legislative priorities—an amended version of the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 1661) and the Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education (BIKE) Act (H.R. 4699)—advanced to the House floor as part of the bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development […]

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a hearing titled, “Unmasked: How Biden Health Officials Purposely Turned a Blind Eye Toward COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signals.” In conjunction with the hearing, the chairman released an interim Majority Staff Report, along with approximately 600 pages of records detailing how beginning in early […]

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kiley (I-CA) issued the following statement following the South Carolina State Senate’s vote blocking an effort to redraw the state’s congressional map.  “I applaud legislators in South Carolina for defeating an effort to redraw the state’s congressional lines for partisan gain. Yet several other states are moving forward with gerrymanders for […] The post Rep. Kiley Statement Following South Carolina State Senate Vote on Redistricting appeared first on Kevin Kiley.

“This bill would protect Americans’ privacy, cut red tape and save small businesses time and money. I’m proud to support it.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) bill to reform the Corporate Transparency Act by limiting its reporting requirements to foreign companies. The bill would protect American small business owners […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and seven Senate colleagues sent a letter calling on Ambassador Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative, to prioritize stronger protections against China’s efforts to undermine U.S. automakers as discussions surrounding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue. The letter was signed by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Bernie Moreno (R-Oh.), Pete […]

Push to Advance Housing Policy Comes in NAHASDA’s 30TH Anniversary Year WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is backing the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act, comprehensive legislation to reauthorize and modernize federal housing programs serving Native Americans. The bipartisan legislation updates and reauthorizes the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), the primary federal law […]

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension, today sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to request information on decision to reschedule the April meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and postpone discussions of the United States’ […]