Press Releases

WASHINGTON — In a floor speech today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) urgedhis colleagues to pass his provision added to the GOP reconciliation package to rescue trafficked children. This comes after Senator Hawley successfully included his language in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill to allocate $108.5 million for hiring 200 child exploitation investigators and forensic analysts. The GOP […] The post Hawley Urges Senate to Pass His Provision Included in Reconciliation Bill to Rescue Trafficked Kids appeared first on Josh Hawley.

WASHINGTON – As President Trump and congressional Republicans tout so-called “No Tax on Overtime” while simultaneously denying the right to overtime pay for more than 4.3 million workers, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and his colleagues introduced the Restoring Overtime Pay Act to expand and strengthen overtime protections for nearly 30 million workers. “Right now, families across the country are working […]

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) celebrated the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a package of housing-related bills meant to bring down housing costs, spur new construction, increase access to capital, and cut red tape. The legislation includes Rep. Himes’ Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act, a bill which empowers the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to expand statutory loan limits for […] The post Himes Celebrates House Passage of Legislation to Boost Housing Supply first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

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WASHINGTON– Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), members of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to advance partisan budget legislation, which Warner and Kaine both opposed, that abandons the regular-order funding process and provides billions of dollars for President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda: “We’ve […]

Senators Reveal Plan to Create Incentives for More Home Care, Safer Nursing Homes and a Robust Care Workforce Latest Dear Colleague Comes As Republicans Cut Billions from Medicaid, Worsening Home Care and Nursing Home Care for Seniors and Americans with Disabilities Text of the Letter Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works’ Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, and Senator Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), members on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, introduced the Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2026, legislation to expedite the control and eradication of golden mussels – harmful species native to China […]

Rep. Aguilar is a proud cosponsor of the HELP Act, which would expand the reach of United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced his next telephone town hall will take place on June 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT. The event serves as an opportunity for residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District to ask questions, share input, and receive a congressional update from Congressman Fulcher. Constituents can participate by […] The post Fulcher to Host June Telephone Town Hall first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduced the Discount Window Preparedness Act of 2026, legislation to improve the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve discount window, a liquiditytool that provides short-term loans to depository institutions, such as commercial and community […]

Washington, D.C. — After the news that NextEra will attempt to acquire Dominion Energy, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) — a founding member of the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus — introduced two pieces of legislation that would lower costs for families and hold utility companies accountable.  “Electricity bills are out of control in Virginia, and I am fighting to bring your monthly bills down,” said Vindman. “The Home Energy […]

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) announced they are leading a Congressional Review Act resolution to end the use of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model for prior authorization decisions for seniors. In January 2026, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) started using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model […] The post Landsman, DelBene Lead Fight to Overturn AI Model Delaying and Denying Care for Seniors appeared first on Greg Landsman.

May 19, 2026 Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez meets with several students to celebrate their appointment offers from their respective academies. VANCOUVER, WA – Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) celebrated the service academy appointments of 12 students from across Washington’s Third District by hosting a send-off dinner in their honor this week. Earlier this year, Rep. Gluesenkamp […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Celebrates Service Academy Appointees for the Class of 2030  appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), along with 15 Senate colleagues, urged the Trump administration to prioritize American workers during the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) and stand up to China. The lawmakers laid out a comprehensive plan and called on the administration to address the offshoring of American jobs, stop China from undermining […]

Washington, D.C. –  Today, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) voted in favor for congressional subpoenas related to the Justice Department’s so called ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund.’ The subpoenas would have compelled testimony from Attorney General Todd Blanche, Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano, and Treasury […] The post Rep. Kiley Votes for Subpoenas Related to Justice Department’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ appeared first on Kevin Kiley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senator Jim Justice introduced the Growing and Restoring Operational Upland Species Ecosystems (GROUSE) Act of 2026. The GROUSE Act would reimburse forest landowners 75% of the costs of habitat restoration activities, incentivizing the establishment of vegetation, including native soft-mast trees and shrubs, and other vegetation in early successional habitats. Read more about it HERE. Here’s what […]

Winning essays to be entered into the Congressional Record; winners invited to meet with the Senator in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today announced the launch of a Pennsylvania Youth Essay Contest in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, inviting high school students across the Commonwealth to reflect on Pennsylvania’s central role in the American story. Winning […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) and Representatives Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.-44) and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.-42), issued the following statement over the Department of Defense’s (DOD) decision to contract WayPoint LLC, an out-of-state company that does not uphold local labor standards and worker protections, to perform marine and industrial hazardous […]

WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and 23 colleagues in sending a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting that his administration work with the United […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Barney Frank: “I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Congressman Barney Frank. When I was first elected to Congress, I had the privilege of serving on the Financial Services Committee under the leadership of then-Chairman Frank. […] The post Himes Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Barney Frank first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

Bill Makes It More Difficult for Americans to Buy a Home or Find Secure and Affordable, Safe Rental Housing WASHINGTON — House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2027 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. While Americans continue to struggle with […]