Press Releases

AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today announced his selection of 20 community development and improvement projects that he has submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations in an effort to bring federal investment to the Capital Region through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Community Project Funding process.   “No one knows the needs of our communities better than the people in it; so, it stands to reason that any efforts to improve and address the needs of our Capital Region should be envisioned by our community,” Congressman Tonko said. “The beauty of the Community Proj

Bacon and Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan BLOCK PUTIN Act to Hold Hungarian Government Enablers of Russia Accountable   Washington – On Thursday, April 9, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), member of the Congressional Hungarian Caucus, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Hungarian Caucus, introduced H.R. 8219, the bipartisan Barring Leverage and Obstruction that Contributes to Kremlin Profits Undermining Transatlantic Interests and NATO Act or the BLOCK PUTIN Act, which will hold senior Hungarian government officials accountable if they contin

MADISON, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after presenting replacement medals to West Virginia veterans: “Our veterans are truly the greatest among us. They give so much and ask for so little in return. It was a real honor for me to present Specialist Lester Ferrell with his well-deserved replacement service medals and […]

​WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, John Curtis (R-Utah), Dave McCormick (R-Penn.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today released the statement below […]

Cincinnati, OH – Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) introduced a bill to ensure families and communities are protected from the growing concerns over Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers.  The rising demands of AI data centers are contributing to higher electricity costs for working families, posing environmental risks, and raising concerns about transparency as public officials sign non-disclosure […] The post Landsman Leads New Bill Requiring Big Tech to Pay for Data Centers and No NDAs appeared first on Greg Landsman.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 9, 2026 Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44) released the following statement:   “House Democrats came to the...

Dear friends, I’m sure you’ve seen the news of a two-week ceasefire with Iran. While talks are fragile and still shifting, I want to share a few thoughts on this war. Even if the ceasefire holds—which I sincerely hope it does—and negotiations lead to something lasting, the damage from this war is already clear. This […]

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) convened a roundtable discussion with South Texas immigration lawyers to hear their direct feedback on proposed immigration legislation. "Advancing common-sense legislative solutions for South Texas families is my top priority. I convened a group of seasoned South Texas immigration lawyers to hear their feedback and experience. Firsthand insight is essential to ensure the immigration policies we put forward reflect the reality and values of South Texas." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Background: De La Cruz has introduced common-sense leg

SOMERSET, KY – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) was one of 13 Members of Congress invited by NASA to join a live video call with NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts. The astronauts are scheduled to return to Earth on Friday, April 10, 2026 after completing their historic mission around the far side of the moon, going further than any human beings have traveled before.  As Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies, Rep. Rogers is responsible for federal funding for NASA missions. Each Congressional Member on the call had the opportunity

https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/5822910-fisa-section-702-reform/ Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), opinion contributor Recently, FBI Director Kash Patel told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Bureau purchases commercially available data that can track Americans' movements and location histories. When Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) asked whether the FBI would stop the practice, Patel made no commitment.  Wyden is discussing the data broker loophole, which allows the government to purchase and search Americans’ sensitive data that would otherwise require a warrant. A similar warrantless

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today introduced the Power for the People Act in the House, legislation that ensures data centers are held responsible for the high costs of their electricity demand. Senator Van Hollen (D- MD) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate.  The rise of artificial intelligence models has resulted in data center development exploding in recent years. With data centers critical to national security, economic development, and job growth, their need will only increase. However, data centers are huge energy consumers, and their rapid growt

Santa Fe, N.M. – U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.)  issued the following statement after meeting with FEMA and Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office leadership: “As the sponsors of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act, we fought to establish the Claims Office and secure $5.45 billion to help New Mexicans rebuild. Since the fire, we have consistently pressed FEMA to speed up relief and answer for the unacceptable delays families continue to face. “Yesterday, we met with the new leadership at the Claims Office to get an

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered a letter to Chairman James Comer, urging the rescission of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s subpoena to former Attorney General Pam Bondi. “After the cooperative briefing delivered by former Attorney General Pam Bondi and careful consideration of the totality of circumstances surrounding our investigative work, I recommend the immediate rescission of the subpoena issued pursuant to […] The post Higgins Urges Oversight Committee to Rescind Bondi Subpoena first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) was recently celebrated for achieving a 100% rating on Heritage Action’s Scorecard for the 119th Congress. The Heritage Action Scorecard tracks votes and co-sponsorships of key legislation to measure how conservative Members of Congress are. Read Rep. Higgins’ full scorecard here. “In my congressional service to We the People, I stand by Constitutionalist principles every day,” said Rep. Higgins. “I’m honored to be […] The post Higgins Earns Perfect 100% Rating on Heritage Action Scorecard first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) helped introduce the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act, legislation that would lower costs for working families and level the playing field for small businesses by cracking down on corporate price discrimination.

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to Anthropic’s launch of Project Glasswing – a coalition of America’s leading technology companies working together to deploy cutting-edge AI models to find and fix dangerous security flaws in the software that underpins our health care system, our financial services, and our basic […]

SEIU Locals from around the state met with me to voice the top priorities of their members. Cuts to Medicaid, Immigration and affordability were among their concerns. Hearing from workers is so important when considering upcoming legislation.

Lawmakers urge balanced federal approach to AI that promotes innovation while safeguarding workers.   WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called on the Administration to incorporate worker-centered principles into federal artificial intelligence (AI) policy, guidance, and procurement. As AI technologies are rapidly deployed across industries, the lawmakers highlighted the AFL-CIO’s AI principles as a roadmap to ensure that AI strengthens the American workforce while supporting innovation, economic growth, and U.S. global competitiveness. 

Demopolis, AL — Today, in observance of National Public Health Week, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) convened a Rural Health Roundtable at Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis, bringing together hospital administrators, clinicians, and health system leaders from across Alabama's 7th Congressional District to discuss the mounting pressures facing rural health care providers—pressures intensified by recent federal cuts to key health care programs. Additional photos and videos are available here. Among those in attendance were Whitfield Regional Hospital CEO Doug Brewer, Greene County Health S

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly is proud to announce Abigail Presley as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Mississippi’s First Congressional District. Presley, a junior at Corinth High School, earned this honor for her watercolor painting titled “Legacy.” Her art teacher is Jennifer LeGoff at Corinth High School. She is the daughter of Edward and Michelle Presley. "Military service is a big part of our family's life," Presley said. "I appreciate this recognition for my family and my artwork." "I could tell she was immensely talented from the fi

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after President Trump posted on Truth Social threatening “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran’s leadership doesn’t strike a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz: “America’s moral leadership and rule of law is what sets us apart from our adversaries in […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on President Trump’s Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

‘The President’s engagement with the Secretary General, and our signals to allied leaders, must be clear and consistent. NATO allies do have a stake in the future stability of the Middle East, just as they have a stake in a free and open Indo-Pacific. I am hopeful Secretary General Rutte’s visit will help to advance our collective interests globally.’