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Neal Statement on Sanctions Bill Vote

WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: “Congress just handed Trump sweeping new tariff authority despite all the abuse we’ve seen of the tariff power he already has. I […]

Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup

(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Families have had it with the harm of Republican leadership and the broken promises of a President who only looks out for himself. Since January of last year, House Republicans in this Committee and this Congress have surrendered their responsibility as an equal branch of government, twisting […]

STATEMENT: Blunt Rochester Slams Trump Economy Amid First Interest Rate Hike in Three Years

U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today issued the following statement reacting to the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates for the first time in three years: “While I’m glad Federal Reserve Chair Warsh has stayed true to his word to operate independently, today’s decision to raise interest rates underscores a painful reality: The Trump […]

NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Curtis Call for AI Hearings, Regulation

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and John Curtis (R-UT), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued the following joint statement calling for swift public congressional hearings to inform lawmakers on potential AI regulatory solutions: “Americans deserve representation in Congress that is not only well-informed on cutting-edge AI development but also has the […]

ICYMI: Gillibrand Joins Leaders Of NY Food Banks To Call Out Trump Administration’s Massive Cuts To Federal Snap Funding

***Watch News12’s Coverage of Senator Gillibrand’s Press Conference Here*** New York State Will Be Responsible for Estimated $168 Million More Annually as SNAP Cost Responsibilities Shift to State and Local Governments In case you missed it, on Monday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood with CEOs from food banks around the state to call out the […] The post ICYMI: Gillibrand Joins Leaders Of NY Food Banks To Call Out Trump Administration’s Massive Cuts To Federal Snap Funding appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Vindman Leads on Legislation to Make Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (Mich.-08) and Don Davis (N.C.-01) as an original co-sponsor of the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act. This legislation will take away unfair tax breaks for data center build outs passed by Republicans in H.R. 1. “It is past time we make data centers pay their fair share,” said Vindman. “Across Virginia, families and businesses are being […]

LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican policies, House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America. LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s a […]

At HELP Hearing, Murray Grills Trump Nominees on AI Denying Seniors’ Health Care & Abortion Bans Killing Women
Senator Patty MurrayDWASep 16, 2026

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full questioning*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) hearing to consider Trump’s latest slate of nominees for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the HELP committee, grilled Trump’s nominees on the harmful […] The post At HELP Hearing, Murray Grills Trump Nominees on AI Denying Seniors’ Health Care & Abortion Bans Killing Women appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Rulli Introduces Bill to Strengthen Medicare Payments for Community Health Centers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) introduced the bipartisan Community Health Center Reforms Enabling Better Access for Seniors and Elders Act, or the CHC REBASE Act, legislation to modernize how Medicare pays Federally Qualified Health Centers and ensure seniors and underserved patients can continue accessing the care they need close to home. “Community health […]

Rulli Introduces Bill to Prevent Foreign Censors from Infringing on First Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael A. Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Guaranteeing Rights Against Novel International Tyranny and Extortion Act, known as the GRANITE Act, to stop foreign governments from enforcing censorship judgments against Americans. “Foreign bureaucrats do not get to decide what Americans can say,” said Rulli. “My bill makes clear that if a foreign government tries to […]

Vindman Votes to Strengthen Water Infrastructure Across Virginia’s Seventh District 

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) today voted in favor of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, legislation that would advance critical water infrastructure projects and studies across the country. “Safe, reliable water infrastructure is essential to the health, safety, and prosperity of our communities,” said Vindman. “After seeing firsthand the […]

In Meeting with Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Fetterman Celebrates with Leaders on Recent Funding Win, Priorities Moving Forward
Senator John FettermanDPASep 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) met with officials from Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) to congratulate the agency on their recent $82 million federal grant award and to discuss their plans for replacing aging light rail cars on the T. From left to right: Melissa Girty, Senator Fetterman, Donminika Brown and […] The post In Meeting with Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Fetterman Celebrates with Leaders on Recent Funding Win, Priorities Moving Forward appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

Gallego, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Reconvene Essential Travel and Tourism Board
Senator Ruben GallegoDAZSep 16, 2026

WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and five more of their Democratic colleagues sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick urging the Department of Commerce to reconvene an essential travel and tourism board amidst a decline in international tourism to the United States.   The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) has provided a valuable forum for leaders across […]

Republicans are Unlocking Affordable, Available, and Reliable American Energy
Senator John BarrassoRWYSep 16, 2026

“We have the resources. We have the workers. We have the technology. What we lack is a permitting system that allows us to use them effectively. That is why Congress must pass meaningful permitting reform this year.” WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today shared how Republicans are making America energy dominant. He ... Read more The post Republicans are Unlocking Affordable, Available, and Reliable American Energy appeared first on John Barrasso.

Merkley, Markey, Bipartisan Group of Senators: Trump Administration Must Release All Documents from U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal
Senator Jeff MerkleyDORSep 16, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Massachusetts’ U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey led a bipartisan group of Senators to press the Trump Administration to declassify and publicly release the two side letters accompanying the proposed U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement, referred to as a “123 agreement.” The Trump Administration recently submitted […] The post Merkley, Markey, Bipartisan Group of Senators: Trump Administration Must Release All Documents from U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal appeared first on Merkley.

As the Administration Continues Dangerous Effort to Exploit Federal Workers’ Health Records, Warner and Schiff Demand End to Violation of Privacy
Senator Mark WarnerDVASep 16, 2026

WASHINGTON – Following the White House Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) failure to suspend their proposed collection of the personal medical records of millions of federal workers, retirees, and their families to be weaponized in employment actions, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) are leading their colleagues in urging the administration to end this illegal effort and demanding safeguards to protect the data of federal workers. Earlier this year, Warner, Schiff, and 17 senators urged the administration to reverse course on the dangerous decision to […]

Rep. Young Kim Secures Water Resources for California’s 40th Congressional District

WASHINGTON D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) voted in support of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 to authorize Army Corps of Engineers projects that improve water infrastructure, strengthen flood protection, and support local water supply for communities nationwide. WRDA includes local projects Rep. Kim advocated for, including: “Delivering for our community […] The post Rep. Young Kim Secures Water Resources for California’s 40th Congressional District first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

NEWS: As the Administration Continues Dangerous Effort to Exploit Federal Workers’ Health Records, Sens. Schiff and Warner Demand End to Violation of Privacy
Senator Adam SchiffDCASep 16, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Following the White House Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) failure to suspend their proposed collection of the personal medical records of millions of federal workers, retirees, and their families to be weaponized in employment actions, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) are leading their colleagues in urging the administration to […]

Murray, Kaptur Demand Energy Department Restore Eliminated Safety Rules, Justify Rewrite of Dozens of Critical Safety and Accountability Measures
Senator Patty MurrayDWASep 16, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright calling out the dozens of changes being made to […] The post Murray, Kaptur Demand Energy Department Restore Eliminated Safety Rules, Justify Rewrite of Dozens of Critical Safety and Accountability Measures appeared first on Senator Patty Murray

Sheehy, Merkley’s Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act Advances through Senate Commerce Committee
Senator Jeff MerkleyDORSep 16, 2026

U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy’s Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act today advanced out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill, co-led by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), provides air traffic controllers more tools and training to keep American airspace safe. It now heads to the Senate floor for full consideration. “America has […] The post Sheehy, Merkley’s Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act Advances through Senate Commerce Committee appeared first on Merkley.

Murray, Baldwin Sound Alarm on Trump Admin’s Plans to Siphon Away & Likely Impound Healthcare Research Funds 
Senator Patty MurrayDWASep 16, 2026

Lawmakers demand immediate information about plans to award tens of millions in AHRQ funding set to expire September 30, after HHS informed them it plans to transfer some funding to other agencies Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate […] The post Murray, Baldwin Sound Alarm on Trump Admin’s Plans to Siphon Away & Likely Impound Healthcare Research Funds appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Warren, Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Ocasio-Cortez, Subramanyam Introduce Bill to Ban the Corporate Practice of Medicine
Senator Jeff MerkleyDORSep 16, 2026

The Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act would ban corporations and private equity from owning physicians. The bill is modeled on the landmark Oregon law that physicians have already used to successfully challenge corporate takeovers. Text of Bill (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Today, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Jeff […] The post Warren, Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Ocasio-Cortez, Subramanyam Introduce Bill to Ban the Corporate Practice of Medicine appeared first on Merkley.

Husted, Moreno lead effort to stop illegal immigrants from obtaining driver’s licenses
Senator Jon HustedROHSep 16, 2026

“Congress has a responsibility to protect its citizens: these twenty governments are putting American lives at risk by issuing ‘drive-only’ licenses and should not be rewarded with federal taxpayer dollars.” WASHINGTON – Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) today introduced the Red Light Act. This bill would help prohibit illegal immigrants from obtaining […]

Daines on Fox Business: “We Cannot Slow Down in the Race Against China”
Senator Steve DainesRMTSep 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on diesel prices and race in AI against China. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on diesel fuel prices: We are farm and ranch country in Montana. We pride ourselves on that rich heritage. Look, the farmers and ranchers, […] The post Daines on Fox Business: “We Cannot Slow Down in the Race Against China” appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

Goodlander, Veteran Members of Congress Pass War Powers Resolution to End Unauthorized War in Iran

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives voted for the third time to demand an end to the Trump administration’s unauthorized war with Iran. H. Con. Res. 93, introduced by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and eight other veteran members of Congress, would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress has declared […] The post Goodlander, Veteran Members of Congress Pass War Powers Resolution to End Unauthorized War in Iran appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Breaks Down FBI Director Kash Patel’s Sidestepping During Senate Hearing, Warns of Future Investigations of Patel
Senator Adam SchiffDCASep 16, 2026

Schiff to FBI Director Patel: “You damn well better preserve records, because we’re going to be investigating all these hundreds of wrongful terminations, and we’re going to hold you accountable.” Washington, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki to recap the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel’s refusal to answer […]

Armstrong Urges the Advancement of Comprehensive Permitting Reform in September
Senator Alan ArmstrongROKSep 16, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 16, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney Armstrong Urges the Advancement of Comprehensive Permitting Reform in September COMPANIES, LABOR, AND ADVOCACY GROUPS CALL FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO GET AMERICA BUILDING AGAIN WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) is urging the advancement of a strong, comprehensive permitting reform package during the September work period. His […]

ICYMI: “No Administration…More Communist than the Trump Administration:” Himes Grills Treasury Secretary Bessent at Hearing

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the Trump Administration’s repeated market interventions. Rep. Himes challenged him to explain how the President’s economic agenda – assuming government ownership stakes in 39 private companies, manipulating prices through unpredictable tariff regimes, and a […] The post ICYMI: “No Administration…More Communist than the Trump Administration:” Himes Grills Treasury Secretary Bessent at Hearing first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

Senators Rosen, Cruz Announce Nico Ali Walsh Endorsement for Bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act
Senator Jacky RosenDNVSep 16, 2026

Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Has Worked Closely with Senators Rosen & Cruz To Improve This Bipartisan Bill And Strengthen Protections For Boxers WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced that professional boxer Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s grandson and a vocal advocate for the interests […] The post Senators Rosen, Cruz Announce Nico Ali Walsh Endorsement for Bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

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