Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement. “The United States Postal Service appears to have defied a court order and moved forward with a 'slapdash' implementation of Trump’s Executive Order. Postmaster General David Steiner has made a grave mistake in allowing USPS to become a partisan tool.” ###

When Speaker Johnson tried to pass a Continuing Resolution in July, I voted against it, because we still had months before the federal government’s budget would expire. I wanted to use that time to broker a better deal. Now, I can say that holding out was worth it. Today, I voted to pass a far better Continuing Resolution than the one offered two months ago. This CR closes a loophole that would have allowed the Trump Administration to funnel more money to ICE and CBP, blocks the White House’s attempt to restrict federal grant funding based on recipients’ political views, and keeps Congressiona

Congresswoman Dina Titus today applauded a decision by the Interior Department’s Board of Land Appeals to halt development of a data center on federal land adjacent to Boulder City. “The judge ruled for transparency and public accountability in granting a stay based on the BLM’s misuse of an environmental impact statement for a solar farm as justification for a data center. The two are vastly different.” Congresswoman Titus said. “I’ve said since day one that this was not only improper but illegal.” Congresswoman Titus was the first public official to criticize BLM's rubber stamp of approval,

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Fund Government Through December 11th “Today’s legislation maintains funding for critical priorities that our communities depend on. I don’t need to remind anyone that during the last government shutdown, the Trump Administration weaponized SNAP, threatening hunger on vulnerable citizens, including my constituents. This bill would ensure that WIC funding can continue at the rate necessary to meet current needs and temporarily block a proposed OMB guidance on federal grants that will adversely impact TRIO, NIH, and thousands of federal grant programs across the

Congress has only four weeks left to legislate before the midterm elections in November. Instead of using this valuable time to get the real work of the people done (legislation to lower costs, properly fund the government, or help our families better care for one another) the Republican majority is focused on dishonest messaging bills – empty words designed to distract and divide us. Today, I refused to take the bait. H.Res.1490, an ostensible resolution to “condemn socialism,” calls out the harm of totalitarian regimes, reaffirms the importance of free and fair elections, and recommits us to

A long-standing piece of federal legislation could soon be updated and have a high impact on Colorado residents who live or have lived near nuclear facilities. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat representing Colorado's 7th Congressional District, helped introduce the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 alongside Republican state Rep. James Moylan. "This is a huge issue in Colorado. We still are dealing with the ramifications from Rocky Flats as well as in Fremont County for Cotter Mills," said Pettersen. "This radiation exposure for communities in making sure that we e

For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland September 1, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF HAITI HOPE/HELP AND AGOA TRADE PREFERENCE PROGRAMS Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 6500, The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, with bipartisan support. This bill includes a two-year extension of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE Act) and the Haiti Economic Lift Program Act (HELP Act),

WASHINGTON – Last night, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) hosted a telephone town hall with more than 18,000 constituents from across the Seventh Congressional District to hear their concerns and discuss her work in Washington. On the call, Pettersen spoke to many issues, including continued rising costs, how she is fighting back against Donald Trump's disastrous policies, protecting our communities from data centers, and protecting people’s right to vote. “I’m hearing directly from people how challenging these times are and how difficult it is to make ends meet. That’s why we want to

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase awareness for the 988 helpline with a public awareness campaign for those experiencing mental health crisis. The Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act which Pettersen introduced with Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), specifically increases awareness by placing information about this lifesaving, existing resource in front of millions of Coloradans in places they travel every day: public transit vehicles, stations, and facilities. The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) fou

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) announced the opening of nominations for the 1st Congressional District’s Veteran of the Year award, an opportunity to recognize a veteran from Southwestern Ohio who has made an outstanding impact on our community. Landsman has prioritized making sure veterans in Southwest Ohio are supported. As a member of the House Committee […] The post Landsman Opens Nominations for 2026 OH-01 Veteran of the Year Award appeared first on Greg Landsman.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans break their promises to the American people and the cost of living continues to skyrocket, House Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable America and pushing back against Republican corruption. LEADER JEFFRIES: Donald Trump promised that […]

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Today, Representative Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.-33) and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that they delivered more...

Sens. Smith & Klobuchar secured federal funding to reconstruct the bridge connecting Duluth and Superior, WI DULUTH, MN — U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Blatnik Bridge replacement project, after they secured federal funding for the bridge from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and successfully pressed the administration […] The post Smith, Klobuchar Celebrate Groundbreaking of Blatnik Bridge Replacement appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

ABOVE: Gottheimer Visits Shanksville to Announce Report Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s (HPSCI) bipartisan 9/11 Review Task Force, joined Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-1), Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-4), and Task Force Co-Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21) […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Intelligence Committee 9/11 Review Task Force, Releases Report Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks appeared fir

Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals at Risk of Job Loss and Deportation “There is no excuse for treating our neighbors with... The post Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Pressley and Clarke Condemn Deportation and Dehumanization of Haitian Nationals appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a bipartisan bill to provide critical munitions to Ukraine. The Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act would boost Ukrainian defense by enabling the timely and consistent delivery of high-volume, low-tech munitions Ukraine needs to defend itself against Russian aggression. The bill would also […] The post Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Critical Munitions to Ukraine appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Associated Press reported that General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has confirmed in writing that the U.S. military has no plans to deploy federal troops or federalized National Guard members to polling places during the November 2026 midterm elections, and no plans to seize ballots, voting machines, or other […] The post ICYMI: General Caine Responds to Slotkin, Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls in November, Hegseth Silent appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From visiting with local leaders in Yelm and hosting a Cost-of-Living roundtable to joining a bipartisan delegation letter to President Trump to address the wildfires in Eastern Washington, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what matters most to you. Keeping […] The post My August Newsletter appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

Thurston Talk: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland Visits Olympia Armory By Molly Walsh n the morning of Friday, August 21, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland visited the Olympia Armory, site of the future Daley Arts Center, for a “hard hat” tour of the building. Strickland was joined by City of Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne, Executive Director of the Thurston Economic […] The post Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland Visits Olympia Armory appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

The Olympian: Officials share update on $33 million Olympia Armory renovation By: Anna Hull Regional lawmakers toured the under-construction Olympia Armory on Friday. The $33 million transformation remains more than a year from completion. It’s slated to reopen as a community creative center in late 2027. The building was constructed in 1938, though it wasn’t […] The post Officials share update on $33 million Olympia Armory renovation appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

Vancouver, WA – On Tuesday September 8th, the office of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will host an information night for students interested in applying to the service academies. The event will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver, WA 98660. The […] The post Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez to Host Service Academy Information Night at Vancouver Community Library appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined 12 of her Senate colleagues in urging the Department of Education to disburse the funds abruptly and unlawfully canceled for the School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration (MHSP) grant programs and to halt its attempts to undermine the grant programs. “Protecting our children’s mental […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Department Of Education Release Funding For School-Based Mental Health Services appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Senator Gallego Discusses Arizona’s Water Future at Southern Arizona Water Summit, Opens New Tucson Office ARIZONA — This weekend, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) traveled to Southern Arizona, to hear directly from residents and discuss some of the issues that matter most to Arizona families—from protecting the state’s water supply to expanding access to health care and lowering the […]

New investment in the Inland Empire is part of more than $258 million in federal funds Schiff delivered for California for fiscal year 2026 San Bernardino, CA – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congressman Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.-33) announced that they delivered more than $1 million in federal funding for California State University, San Bernardino. The new investment will support the college completing the buildout and launch of […]

Congressman Vindman Voluntarily Sold His Own Individual Stock Holdings Before Being Sworn into Congress in 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) introduced the Sell Your Stocks or Step Down Act, legislation that would require Members of Congress, Cabinet officials, Federal judges, and other senior executive branch officials to sell their individual stock holdings before taking office and then pay their fair share […]

Concord, N.H. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a member of the House Committee on Small Business, is demanding that the Trump Administration end its persistent stonewalling and unacceptable delays in federal funding to New Hampshire small businesses. Goodlander led a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler exposing the agency’s chronic failures to […] The post Goodlander Demands Trump Administration End Stonewalling of New Hampshire Small Businesses appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Ayanna Pressley… The post CLARKE AND PRESSLEY, CO-CHAIRS OF THE HAITI CAUCUS, CONDEMN DEPORTATION AND DEHUMANIZATION OF HAITIAN NATIONALS appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

WILMINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) announced he would cosponsor the Billionaires Income Tax Act, legislation that would require the wealthiest Americans to pay taxes on income generated by their assets, creating more than $500 billion in new federal tax revenue over 10 years. Senator Coons’ support for the legislation comes following news that the […]

Lawmakers seek answers on glaring quality of life and operational issues aboard not only the USS Lincoln, but the USS Ford and USS Benfold, which recently suffered a dayslong power outage WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) called for the Department of Defense (DOD) to immediately open an independent review of the extended […]

Today, Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force Co-Chairs Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07) introduced bipartisan legislation legislation to commemorate Overdose Awareness Day, a solemn day to honor those who have lost their lives to overdoses, destigmatize addiction and seeking treatment, and combat the addiction crisis. “Far too many families in the Commonwealth and across our country know the devastating pain of losing a loved one to an overdose. This bipartisan legislation aims t

Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Senior House Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee, Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Richard Neal (D-Mass.-01), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee released the following statement: “Donald Trump already has ample authority to impose sanctions on the companies, individuals, and vessels propping

In an op-ed published by MSNOW on August 31, 2026, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) underscores that Trump is closing legal immigration pathways while scaling mass deportation efforts. Read the op-ed below or online at MSNOW. “How many more dads have to die?” Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s son asked me that question shortly after his 52-year-old father was fatally shot last month by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. For decades, Lorenzo worked construction in Texas to provide for his family. Looking into the eyes of Lorenzo’s two grieving sons, I could see the human cost of Preside

Armed with a cream-colored $15 Target lunch box containing thousands of dollars’ worth of medication and needles, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, went about her business in the nation's capital. One day she was in the green room of ABC News' Washington studio, pinching her belly to prep the injection site before jabbing herself with a needle. Another day, she was standing at her kitchen counter saying “Welcome to my cooking show. Today we’re making eggs!” as she laid out the ingredients: vials filled with medication and syringes on a paper towel. For two weeks in August, she publicl

Today, as co-chairs of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), alongside Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), introduced a resolution designating August 31st as Overdose Awareness Day. The Task Force intends to increase awareness of the continued overdose crisis, honor the lives lost, and pledge action to curb it. Pettersen’s family, like too many families in Colorado, has been personally affected by the opioid crisis – with her mom celebrating nine years in recovery. According to data from the Col

U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued a statement applauding the successful launch yesterday of the SpaceX Heavy Falcon that will deliver NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope to its target destination at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2). Beyer, former Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, previously led congressional efforts that successfully protected funding for the telescope’s development from two attempts to cancel the project, then called the “Wide Field InfraRed Survey Telescope (WFIRST),” during the f

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, led Committee Democrats in sending a letter to Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella demanding answers after ICE awarded a $16.7 million sole-source contract for 6,000 electric shock gloves despite warnings that such devices can lead to serious injury or death. The Members raised concerns that ICE plans to use the gloves on individuals in custody and for cr

Washington, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), co-chair and founder of the Federal Workforce Caucus, released the following statement on President Trump's proposal to freeze federal employee pay in 2027. “Freezing federal employee pay in 2027 would be the latest in a long line of attacks on the federal workforce by the Trump administration. Federal workers have already absorbed firings, DOGE chaos, and repeated efforts to strip away their civil service protections. Now, with prices rising at 3.4 percent over the past 12 months, a zero percent raise asks them to absorb a pay cut to

In his alternative pay plan last week, President Donald Trump said a nearly governmentwide federal pay freeze next year would “maintain fiscal responsibility without harming the government’s ability to recruit and retain well qualified employees.” But some federal employee organizations and unions beg to differ — many warn that the Trump administration’s plans for a federal pay freeze in 2027 will worsen recruitment, retention and overall workforce morale. AFGE National President Everett Kelley called the pay freeze for most civilian federal employees a “slap in the face.” “Federal employees t

Standing with Faith Leaders, Community Members, Elected Officials, Kennedy Calls on Congress to Expand Benefits, Protect Seniors from Trump-era Cuts, and Make the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share Social Security is Currently Projected to Begin Depletion in 2032, Decreasing Benefits LACKAWANNA, N.Y. – Standing alongside faith leaders, community members, and elected officials at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lackawanna, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) called on Congress to pass the Social Security 2100 Act, legislation that would expand Social Security benefits and strengthen the program’

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26), and Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) introduced legislation to stop the Trump Administration from unilaterally renaming Lake Ontario and protect the official names of all five Great Lakes. The Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act was introduced in response to President Trump’s signing of an executive order seeking to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. The Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act would: Prohibit the federal government from renaming Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, or Lake Ontario; Nullify Executive Order