Press Releases

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026, which would create an application-based grant program administered by the Department of Education over the next ten years to accelerate academic progress and address social, emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs. These funds will specifically target the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public schools across the nation have long lacked sufficient funding and resources to provide all students with a high-quali

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, April 14, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after introducing an amendment to H.R. 8035 to prohibit the federal government from purchasing Americans’ private information and data from third-party brokers.   “Passing a clean Section 702 reauthorization without any reforms to protect the Fourth Amendment right to privacy would be a major disservice to the American people,” said Davidson. “We live in a digital age, and cell phones are now extensions of our homes; they store our personal conversations, location data, bank

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Jamie Raskin’s (MD-08) bipartisan bill to rename the Olney Post Office after Sergeant Edward “Ed” Lawrence Ramsey, a longtime employee of the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Army Veteran. The House will now send Rep. Raskin’s bill to the Senate for consideration. If the bill passes the Senate, it will then go to the President’s desk to be signed into law.  “Sergeant Ed Ramsey was a devoted public servant who dedicated his life to his family, his community and his country,” said Rep. Raskin. “Ed was renown

WASHINGTON— House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Tom Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste, published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner, highlighting how the Working Families Tax Cuts continue the Founding Fathers’ fight against over taxation and deliver real relief for working families. Select excerpts from Chairwoman McClain and Tom Schatz’s column are below. The full piece is available here. “When President Donald Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts into law on July 4, it was more than a legislative achievement. It was a recommitment to

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced legislation establishing a Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of Office, the body and process called for in Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to enable Congress to ensure effective and uninterrupted leadership in the presidency. This body is the legislative counterpart to the Cabinet and would have the power to work with the Vice President. Essentially, the 25th Amendment gives us a constitutional answer to any medical crisis that mig

During National Public Health Week, Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in Tyler for a meeting with East Texas health care providers, educators, and community leaders at the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center. During the visit, Moran and Cornyn met with stakeholders from across the region to hear how the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is helping hospitals, clinics, and providers modernize health systems to better meet the needs of their communities. They also toured the UT Tyler Health Science Center’s

Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced that his legislation to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the Jeremy Malone Post Office passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill honors the life and legacy of George County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Malone, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on January 4, 2024, during a traffic stop in the Rocky Creek community. Deputy Malone dedicated 21 years to law enforcement across South Mississippi and was widely respected for his courage, professionalism, and commitment t

WASHINGTON – Today, House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), along with Caucus members Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06) and Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-02), introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act. The legislation is the House companion to S. 4167, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on March 24, 2026. HBCUs are cornerstones of American higher education, producing a disproportionately large share of Black STEM graduates and playing an outsized role in building the nation'

HUGE NEWS: Congressman Fine is proud to announce that he has officially joined House Freedom Caucus which is the strongest group of conservative patriots in Congress.  “I have found in my first year in Congress that there are two types of Republicans: those who want to save America and those who want to manage our decline politely. I came here to fight for conservative values and the House Freedom Caucus is unquestionably the group whose values were most in line with mine," said Congressman Fine.  Congressman Fine looks forward to continuing the fight alongside his fellow House Freedom Cau

The office of Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition Saturday, April 10, during a reception and awards program at Mark Arts in Wichita. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide competition for talented high school students. Competitions take place in each congressional district with each winner having their artwork on display in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., for about one year, in addition to other prizes. Because of his support for young artists in the 4th Congressional District of Kansas, Congressman

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Tech Diplomacy Training Act (H.R. 8212) to ensure all Foreign Service officers receive training on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) concepts prior to being stationed abroad. “Training in STEM is paramount in our increasingly digital security landscape, especially as our adversaries pursue advances in artificial intelligence, surveillance technology, and next-generation communications infrastructure,” said Congressman Baird. “As diplomats, our Foreign Service officers need to have a background in science and technology. Ou

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement in response to the administration’s proposed budget, which outlines the president’s funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and serves as a starting point for Congress as it begins the appropriations process: “The administration’s budget proposal takes direct aim at the programs South Texans count on. “It would eliminate Community Development Block Grants, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing. That means fewer affordable homes get built, street an

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) The Ingraham Angle with Laura Ingraham to discuss Operation Epic Fury. Click the video above to listen to the full discussion. Key Excerpts Below: Sen. Banks: “President Trump has been clear every step of the way. Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. I mean, that’s what these negotiations are all […]

DETROIT – Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) re-introduced the Water Access and Affordability Act to establish the first-ever permanent, federal low-income water affordability program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Our families can’t live without access to water. We have a federal program for electricity and gas, but no […] The post Tlaib, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Ensure Safe, Affordable Water for All appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

‘Orban’s fawning servitude to authoritarians doesn’t reflect American values. But far more importantly, his government’s fealty to Moscow, its willingness to be a gateway into Europe for China’s predatory machinations, and its deepening ties with Iran run counter to America’s interests.’

Congressman Josh Riley this week sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee slamming President Trump's proposed budget, which would eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), urging lawmakers to fully fund the critical program instead.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After calls for accountability led by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell announced their resignations from Congress today amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct.  Leger Fernández was among the first Members to publicly call for resignation and, if they refused, for expulsion. She announced her resolution to force a vote on Gonzales’ expulsion, which would have been filed tomorrow.  Leger Fernández was working alongside Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, who was filing a resolution to expel Swalwell.

Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced that communities across Southwest Michigan will receive federal funding from the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations legislation. Specifically, the communities of Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Holland, Jenison, Kalamazoo, and Portage will receive federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).  CDBG provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by improving housing and providing a better living environment. Ad

WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined Meet the Press on NBC News to discuss his opposition to Cuba's communist dictatorship and the ongoing conflict in Iran. Watch the full interview here. "I believe there needs to be full-scale regime change in Cuba": "I believe there needs to be full-scale regime change in Cuba. What you just heard was a dictator who wants to have the same deal as the Castro brothers. That he wants to be able to rule Cuba with an iron fist and die in office. That's what it sounded [like] to me. I think what the American people need to understand is

Birmingham, AL — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell made the announcement Saturday afternoon during a reception at Birmingham's Ramsay High School celebrating the 36 entries submitted by talented students from across the district. Eden Smith, a 9th grader at Paul W. Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa, was awarded first place for her submission entitled "Baptist Church." Additional photos and videos from Saturday's reception are available here. “We in Alabama’s 7th Congressional Distri

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s comments regarding Pope Leo: “I condemn President Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo in the strongest possible terms. The Holy Father is the successor to Saint Peter, the shepherd of the Church, and a moral voice for more than 1.4 billion Catholics around the world. He is not a partisan figure, and the papacy is not an institution to be mocked, politicized, or diminished. To suggest that a Pope somehow owes his place to a politician is absurd. As a lifelong Catholic, these comments as an insult to the Chu

WASHINGTON— U.S. Representatives Lisa McClain (R-MI-09) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI06) led the introduction of a bipartisan resolution honoring the University of Michigan men’s basketball team for their victory in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament. On Monday, April 6, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the University of Connecticut Huskies to claim their first NCAA basketball title since 1989. The final score was 69-63. "Michigan basketball gave our entire state something to celebrate. This team brought the University of Michigan community—alumni, students, and fans—together around a shared se

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a “shocking” oversight visit to the Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center at Mesa Gateway Airport, U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Yasamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons demanding answers about conditions for detainees.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released a statement following reports of sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14): “The reports of sexual assault perpetrated by Rep. Eric Swalwell are horrific. My heart is first and foremost with the brave women who have come forward. We stand with you. We know that women in this country are too often silenced by men with power — it must end. Rep. Swalwell’s actions would not be tolerated in any place of work, and the United States Congress should be no different. We must believe and supp

Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce hosted Gov. Ned Lamont for Eggs & Issues. Good to hear from the Danbury area business community and proposals from Governor Lamont to address the economic landscape ahead.