Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) reintroduced bicameral legislation to modernize America’s voter registration system and protect voting rights. The Voter Empowerment Act (VEA) would expand voter registration and voting access by requiring states to make online voter registration available, establish automatic voter registration systems, permit same-day voter registration, and accept […]

Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, introduced the Emergency Transaction Account Guarantee (E-TAG) Act. Barr’s proposal establishes an emergency program allowing the U.S. Department of the Treasury to temporarily provide unlimited deposit insurance on transaction accounts during periods of severe financial stress. Under the legislation, the Treasury Secretary would have the authority to quickly invoke expanded deposit insurance coverage when necessary to stabilize the financial system an

Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced the 287(g) Cooperation Act of 2026, legislation to strengthen federal-local immigration enforcement partnerships by requiring state and local law enforcement agencies to enter into a 287(g) memorandum of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a condition of receiving Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants. “The federal government should be working hand-in-hand with state and local law enforcement to enforce our immigration laws. The 287(g) Cooperation Act ensures that communities receiving federal policing funds a

Our healthcare system should reward high-quality, lower-cost care, not stand in its way.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Dave Joyce (OH-14) applauded the passage of his bills, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Reauthorization Act and the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act. Congressman Joyce introduced both of these pieces of legislation at the beginning of the 119th Congress, and they were passed as part of a […] The post Joyce Bills to Conserve the Great Lakes Pass House appeared first on Dave Joyce.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke at the Hill and Valley Forum alongside Executive Vice President and CTO of Palantir Technologies, Shyam Sankar on a panel moderated by Partner of Sequioa Capital, Shaun Maguire, entitled: Scale, Security, and Sovereignty: Competing with China’s Defense-Industrial Model. Click the image above or view the full remarks here. Key Excerpts below: […]

WASHINGTON – Today, The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) calling for an end to the filibuster to restore effective lawmaking in the U.S. Senate. The senator argued that outdated Senate rules have paralyzed Congress and that eliminating the 60-vote threshold is necessary to pass meaningful legislation. “At a minimum, if the […]

WASHINGTON – In a recent interview, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) sat down with The Ranch Podcast to discuss nuclear energy, public lands, the SAVE America Act, and key issues of importance to Idahoans. Click here to listen to Senator Risch’s interview on The Ranch Podcast Excerpts from the podcast below, lightly edited for clarity: On […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Tyler’s Law, a bill introduced in 2025 by Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) passed the Senate unanimously. This bill directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide hospitals with guidance on implementing fentanyl testing in routine emergency room drug screens. The bill is named after Tyler Shamash, a teenager who died […]

U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) applauded the Department of the Army’s announcement of an $80 million contract awarded to Hadrian Automation Inc. to launch the first phase of an Advanced Automation Manufacturing project at Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in Bowie County.  The investment will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the region, accelerate production of critical components for next-generation weapons systems, and solidify East Texas as a critical hub in America’s defense manufacturing network.  “This is exactly the kind of bold investment our national security de

Today’s letter follows an unanswered request for information about 1.4 million notices of delayed tax refunds Washington D.C. — Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) are fighting for information for taxpayers who have received notices of their refund being delayed, despite Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refusing to answer even simple questions on the topic. During the Ways and Means Committee hearing with IRS CEO Frank Bisignano , the lawmakers requested a copy of the notic

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after voting against confirming U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to lead the Department of Homeland Security after the firing of Former Secretary Kristi Noem. “Tonight I voted against the confirmation of Senator Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security because I do not […] The post Statement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith After Voting Against Markwayne Mullin for Secretary of Homeland Security appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) will hold a live telephone town hall from Washington, D.C., at 5:00 p.m. MST. Constituents will have the opportunity to ask questions, vote in polls, and receive an update from Rep. Crane on...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the confirmation of Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security: “Markwayne Mullin has been a fierce advocate for the people of Oklahoma in Congress, and I’ve been proud to serve with him in the U.S. Senate for the last three years. His next job will entail even bigger responsibilities, from protecting America’s critical infrastructure to keeping the southern border secure. As Secretary Mullin gets to work, I look forward to working with him to defend our country fro