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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act: “The Republican Majority is advancing a foreign assistance budget bill that slashes humanitarian assistance, undercuts American diplomacy and dramatically reduces our soft power. “Meantime, the Majority advanced a classic ‘Gotcha’ Amendment to this bill, introduced by Representative Massie, which was designed not to promote peace or save civilian lives in the Middle East but simply to try and

WASHINGTON – Representatives Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) yesterday led 143 of their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. “When storms hit and the lights go out, lineworkers are the first to answer the call,” said Congresswoman Sánchez, the first woman member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) elected to Congress. “They work in dangerous conditions, at all hours, in all weather, to restore power and keep our communi

WASHINGTON — Congressmen Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Building Trades Caucus, have introduced the bipartisan Pre-Apprenticeships To Hardhats (PATH) Act to create, fund, and sustain pre-apprenticeship programs for all building and construction trades. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) is leading companion legislation in the Senate. Pre-apprenticeships are a proven strategy for building a workforce ready to meet industry demands and will instruct participants on everything from basic literacy and math to work-readiness skills that can be tailored

Starting July 1, 2026, Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” will raise costs for students by: Limiting students’ access to federal student loans: The “Big Ugly Bill” caps Parent PLUS loans and unsubsidized loans for graduate or professional programs (based on definitions set by the Education Department) and eliminates Graduate PLUS loans. Prospective and current students with questions about these changes can view more specific information on the Department's relevant "updates" page or the Federal Student Aid's website. Each institution’s financial aid office is also able to answer students’ questions

Starting July 1, 2026, Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” will raise costs for students by: Limiting students’ access to federal student loans: The “Big Ugly Bill” caps Parent PLUS loans and unsubsidized loans for graduate or professional programs (based on definitions set by the Education Department) and eliminates Graduate PLUS loans. Prospective and current students with questions about these changes can view more specific information on the Department's relevant "updates" page or the Federal Student Aid's website. Each institution’s financial aid office is also able to answer students’ questions

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to talk Trump "Freedom Fuel" stations opening in her district as families continue to struggle with high gas prices.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees, released the following statement on her vote for Amendment #8 ( the “Massie Amendment”) to the FY27 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs appropriations bill. “For nearly three years, I have mourned the unspeakable horrors of October 7th. I have met with the families of the slaughtered and the families of hostages as we fought to bring their loved ones, living and dead, home. I have been to Israel three times since the barbaric Hamas attacks — where