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Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., sponsored a House bill last year requesting the GAO review. She said Monday that the report made “clear that more must be done” to ensure that veterans have access to information and treatment. The post VA needs to do more to care for menopausal patients, watchdog says appeared first on Congresswoman Julia Brownley.

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Senate voted to approve the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. “From the beginning, the administration pursued this illegal war without making the case to Congress or the American people.    “In the months since, we’ve seen the region in chaos, shifting goalposts and rationales for […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning Hezbollah for its repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling on the Lebanese government to ensure Hezbollah immediately ceases all attacks and disarms in accordance with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The resolution establishes that […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hezbollah Disarm and Cease All Attacks appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, will host the fourth annual Sneaker Day on the Hill alongside Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and other participating Members of Congress. Sneaker Day on the Hill brings together Members, staff, students, designers, collectors, and leaders in the footwear industry to celebrate sneaker culture, […] The post Congressman Jared Moskowitz to Host 4th Annual Sneaker Day on the Hill appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

Appropriators ask GAO to issue a legal decision after the Trump administration redirects nearly $400 million in Secret Service funding to finance Trump’s ballroom ICYMI: Washington Post: A year of Trump insisting his ballroom won’t cost taxpayers a dime Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. […] The post Murray, Murphy Urge Watchdog to Investigate Trump Admin’s Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Trump’s Ballroom appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act. The legislation reflects serious bipartisan negotiations across the Senate, House and White House and focuses on rising housing costs by cutting red tape, unlocking housing supply, and lowering costs for families. “Michiganders are demanding action to lower the cost of housing, and […] The post Slotkin Statement Senate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Legislation appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in celebrating the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s advancement of their Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation and Obscured Foreign Financing (PAID OFF) Act. The Senators’ bipartisan legislation would help close Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) loopholes that allow unregistered agents […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement following the U.S. Senate’s passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:  “This week, the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing bill in over 30 years. This will help boost the housing supply across the nation and crack down on private […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.-28) are introducing legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Americans who were active in rescuing and aiding Jewish refugees and others during the Holocaust. The Medal will be displayed at the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Among those recognized include the War Refugee Board, who were responsible for saving the lives of 200,000 Jewish refugees and 20,000 non-Jews.  “It is more import

Above: Gottheimer hosts “More Energy, Lower Utility Bills” Roundtable. PARAMUS, N.J. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable at Bergen County Community College with the NJ Energy Policy Coalition and New Jersey energy leaders to discuss an all-of-the-above approach to skyrocketing energy costs crushing Jersey families and small businesses. Electric bills in New […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts “More Energy, Lower Utility Bills” Roundtable, Calls for “All-of-the-Above” Approach to Bring Down Skyrocketing Energy Costs appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and John Curtis (R-Utah), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, introduced new bipartisan legislation to protect children from the risks and harms associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The commonsense framework in the bill addresses growing concerns about kids’ reliance on AI chatbots for emotional support and companionship.  Among its provis

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today introduced the Do Not Interfere in our Intelligence Act of 2026 (DNII Act of 2026), legislation that would strengthen the existing line of succession if the position of Director of National Intelligence (DNI) were vacated and ensure that […]

WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) applauded House passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant housing legislation in 30 years, which now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The landmark package is the result of months of bipartisan negotiations and includes several Pettersen-led bills to address housing affordability in Colorado and across the country. Rep. Pettersen was a key negotiator in shaping the package, successfully pushing to revise a harmful provision that would have blocked Built-to-Rent homebuilding projects and

The House of Representatives will reconvene this week for a sprint to advance pending legislation before the next recess. Among the bills awaiting action is one that would legally guarantee the right to contraception. The Right to Contraception Act would establish federal protections for access to contraceptive services and products. The bill has not received a vote in the House because Speaker and Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) opposes it, but earlier this month, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) moved to force action on the measure. Rep. Fletcher filed a discharge petition, a tool that allows

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Mr. Klein, an Amherst Resident, Served in the Pacific Theater, Earning Multiple Medals in the Liberation of the Philippines In his Centennial Year, Mr. Klein Continues to Inspire Western New Yorkers for his Commitment to Country and Community Eight decades after receiving his honorable discharge, Congressman Tim Kennedy presented long-overdue World War II military medals to Williamsville resident and Navy veteran George L. Klein. Mr. Klein entered active service in the U.S. Navy Reserve on March 1, 1944, right after graduating high school, and rose to the rank of Radioman Third Class while ser

Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Jeff Hurd (CO-3) introduced the AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the security of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The bill would create a voluntary federal reporting program through which AI developers can disclose vulnerabilities in their models, enabling coordinated efforts to identify, manage, and responsibly disclose flaws before they can be exploited. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) operates the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), an authoritat

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), alongside Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), introduced the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Pay Oversight for Workforce Evaluation and Retention Act, or the JROTC POWER Act, to improve oversight of JROTC instructor recruitment and retention nationwide. This follows a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that found that the Department of Defense lacks consistent, comprehensive metrics to evaluate JROTC instructor recruitment and retention and does not have a formal plan to determine whether the recently implemented JROTC Standardized

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a bill to improve the financial security of people with disabilities by updating and modernizing savings limits for Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts, helping individuals build financial security without risking access to critical benefits, which is important as individuals with disabilities and their families face exacerbated costs. The Stephen Wira ABLE Act was inspired by a Michigan constituent after their family contacted Congresswoman Dingell's office to share concerns that the outdated savings cap limits families' a

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) took to the House floor to spotlight the ongoing public health emergency caused by the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights and called for accountability, environmental testing, and continued support for impacted communities. WATCH: Rep. Gomez's House Floor Remarks on the Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Since the fire began, smoke and hazardous fumes have spread beyond Boyle Heights and into neighborhoods across Los Angeles, forcing residents to remain indoors and raising concerns about long-term health impacts "Families in Bo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following reports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cancelled its plans to repurpose warehouse facilities in Tremont and Upper Bern Townships into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) today released the following statement: “I’m pleased to confirm ICE will not be moving forward with detention […] The post Fetterman Statement on DHS Cancelling Pennsylvania ICE Detention Center Plans appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped pass a bipartisan housing package to lower housing costs and increase supply, which is expected to pass the House of Representatives later this week and be signed into law. The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is the biggest housing package in decades, containing […] The post Rosen Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Lower Housing Costs & Increase Supply appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) on Friday published an opinion piece in Fox News entitled: “Trump is leading us into another unnecessary war. This time it’s Cuba.” In his op-ed, Senator Welch highlights that President Trump is dragging the United States into another reckless war—first with Iran, and now with Cuba. The Senator also underscores how an attack by […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today applauded the Senate’s advancement of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.), which focuses on the root cause of rising housing costs by cutting red tape, unlocking housing supply, lowering costs for families, protecting taxpayers, and preserving local control. The legislation now […]

June 22, 2026   WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, voted on the Senate Floor to pass the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act. The Senate voted 85-5 to pass the bill. Senator Alsobrooks issued the following statement after the vote:   “My parents married young, just 21 and 22. Within five years […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauds today’s Senate passage of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, the most comprehensive legislative housing package in decades. This landmark legislation will build more homes, bring down home purchasing and renting costs, preserve affordable housing in rural areas, […]

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today celebrated the passage of the 21st Century Road to Housing package out of the United States Senate. An agreement between committee leaders in both chambers will pave the way for this bill to become law. “After months of bicameral, bipartisan […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bay Area is home to some of the most cutting-edge clean energy research and development, which was highlighted during a Congressional tour by members of the U.S. House of Representatives Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC). Last... The post Bay Area Clean Energy & Climate Innovations Highlighted During Congressional Tour appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

The package now moves to the House, where it is expected to pass later this week WASHINGTON – Following bipartisan, bicameral negotiations, the Senate today passed the final version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The historic legislation will boost the nation’s housing supply, improve housing affordability, and strengthen oversight and efficiency of federal housing […]

Seattle, WA – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined CNN’s One Thing podcast with host David Rind at the 2026 Cascade PBS Ideas Festival to discuss the brazen and rampant corruption schemes of President Trump and his administration, and how the cost of that corruption is coming at the expense of the American people.   During the conversation, Senator Schiff also discussed the opportunities and challenges posed by AI, emphasizing

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and colleagues to celebrate the unanimous passage of the North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act, legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities who volunteered or contributed to the North Platte Canteen during World War II. “This legislation […] The post Bennet, Fischer, Colleagues Celebrate Senate Passage of Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to North Platte Canteen appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

[LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: “TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”] Hoy, el Líder de los Demócratas Hakeem Jeffries apareció en Despierta América, donde enfatizó que la guerra elegida de Donald Trump ha dejado a los Estados Unidos en una situación peor con el aumento de los precios, […]

CHEHALIS, WA – Last week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez spoke at the ribbon cutting for a new grain storage and loading facility at the Port of Chehalis. This project marks a major expansion for the Port in its capacity to store and ship grain. This new facility will dramatically increase market access for our farmers […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Celebrates Opening of the Southwest Washington Grain Project appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.