Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the approval of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for five additional projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District, totaling $27,421,264.33. The reimbursements to local government and non-profit entities add to the over $5 billion in previously announced recovery funds and cover damages incurred due to the impact of Hurricanes in the area.  Rep. Higgins said, “DHS Secretary Mullin […] The post Higgins Announces Additional $27M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON – Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.) joined 38 of their colleagues in introducing the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act (Absentee MVP Act) to block President Trump’s illegal and unconstitutional executive order (EO) attacking mail and absentee ballots, and to protect the right to vote by mail. The Absentee MVP Act would nullify President Trump’s March […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Port of South Louisiana will receive $43,361,426.00 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), which received increased funding through Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This grant provides federal funding to support the construction of a new dock conveyance system […]

Washington, D.C. — The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) formally notified the Democratic Women’s Caucus that it will launch an investigation into the Department of Justice’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This investigation follows a January letter from the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Policy Task Force Co-Chairs Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)  and 67 DWC members demanding a thorough investigation after a “government response that has treated [survivors’] safety, dignity, and right to justice as secondary considerations.”    Democratic Women’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Ending Corporate Greed Task Force, convened a shadow hearing this week on “Visions of an Affordable Life: Taxing Corporate Greed,” bringing together lawmakers and policy experts to examine how the current tax code fuels corporate profiteering and deepening inequality, and to outline potential solutions to ensure the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.  At the hearing, Members and witnesses underscored how rising costs for working families are being driven by a tax system that rewards co

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) welcomed an innovative student team from Belfry Middle School to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. The four middle school students won the Congressional App Challenge, earning the opportunity to represent Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District during the annual #HouseofCode event at the U.S. Capitol Building.  The winning student team from Belfry Middle School included: Liam Baldwin, Gunner Dotson, Ava Hatfield and Riley Romero. They designed a mobile app called "SafeLink" to help people get emergency information and assistance during flooding an

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08) is urging Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to implement common best practices in the VA Home Loan program and eliminate outdated policies that do not align with current housing market realities. In a letter to Secretary Collins, Congressman Hamadeh reiterated his belief that the Trump administration has made significant progress in refocusing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on its core mission: taking care of veterans by cutting the benefits claims backlog, expanding access to care, and eliminating waste across the Depa

During yesterday’s National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Subcommittee markup, Ranking Member Lois Frankel (FL-22) spoke against House Republicans’ proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) NSRP bill, which would cut critical funding that strengthens America’s soft power, prevents the spread of conflict and disease, and protects our national security. “This is a bill that is supposed to project American leadership—through diplomacy, development, and humanitarian aid—but instead, it’s pulling back at exactly the wrong time,” said Ranking Member Frankel. “A

AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement after news of the death this morning of former Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) CEO Carm Basile: “I’m deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former CDTA CEO Carm Basile, a true friend and dedicated public servant who spent his brilliant career working to better connect and serve our Capital Region communities. Carm started at CDTA in 1981 as a transportation planner and moved steadily up the ranks, concluding his 43-year tenure at the Authority with 15 years as its CEO. I was proud t

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the reintroduction of the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) Enhancement Act to expand upon the CAA Reform Act passed in 2018. Officially filed on March 26, 2026, the bill requires Members of Congress, not taxpayers, to foot the bill for discrimination or retaliation against staff, and requires that victims be on the same footing as Members when filing a claim. Joining Rep. Scanlon as a co-lead of the bill is Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14). “All workers deserve a safe and respectful workplace — and public servants e

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) welcomed Bentley and Edward Burton of Laney High School, along with Tilghman Reiss of New Hanover High School, to the nation’s capital to congratulate them on winning the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina’s Seventh District. The app they created, “Remember When,” uses technology to keep memories alive. Designed to support elderly individuals and their families, the app prompts conversations to help preserve memories, strengthen connections, and record personal stories. “These young students turned their persona

WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) and Congressman Troy Carter (D-LA-02) introduced the Allocating for Disaster Urgency and Long-term Tenability (ADULT) Act, legislation that would replenish FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) and ensure the agency can continue responding to disasters nationwide. Currently, the DRF is expected to exhaust all of its funds […] The post Moskowitz, Carter Introduce Legislation to Replenish the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

April 23, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) led the Maryland Congressional Delegation in advocating for the Army to select Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Maryland as the Army installation to permanently host the newly-established Army Data Operations Command (ADOC). In February, Senator Alsobrooks led Maryland’s Congressional Delegation – Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representatives Steny Hoyer (D-Md.-05), Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-0

WATCH: full press conference here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the Ban Warehouse Detention Act, which would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), from establishing, operating, expanding, converting, or renovating any warehouse or similar building or structure for the purposes of detaining people. The […] The post Tlaib Introduces Bill to Stop ICE’s Warehouse Detention Prisons appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) discussed Idaho’s leadership in the future of nuclear energy, and his Advancing Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act with Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Click here to watch. Excerpts of the exchange below: Risch: “One of the things I want to talk about a little bit today is the fact that you know that on, or […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $29,872,642.08 in federal funding from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support hurricane recovery, school repairs, and rebuilding efforts across the state following Hurricanes Laura and Ida. “After a storm, we need to get communities back up and running as quickly as […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Promoting Access and Revenue Integrity Through Institutional Transparency (PARITY) Act. This bill would repeal the 90/10 rule in the Higher Education Act, which only applies to proprietary schools and requires them to derive at least 10 percent of their revenue from non-federal sources Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Right now, the rules single out […]

April 23, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell last night to discuss her questioning of RFK Jr. and why she continues to call for RFK Jr.’s immediate resignation, or for him to be fired. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE “Each encounter […]

“We cannot go back to the Biden administration’s dangerous policies of open borders and high crime. This framework is a step toward protecting our communities, keeping the border secure and getting a deal to fully fund DHS.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after voting to advance a budget framework, paving […]

April 23, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – During the Senate vote-a-rama – an all-night marathon of amendment votes on the Senate Republicans’ budget resolution to fund ICE and CPB – Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) forced a vote on her amendment, #5294, which would ensure that child care is finally affordable for working families. Federal guidelines suggest child care […]