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[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.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen announced her bill to strengthen the State Department’s visa processing capacity advanced out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The bipartisan Expanded Consular Fellows Act would authorize the State Department to hire Consular Fellows in limited non-career appointments for eight years – an increase from the current maximum […] The post Rosen Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Visa Processing Capacity, Support International Tourism Advances Out of Committee appeared first on Jacky Rosen.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults (SILO) Act, legislation to combat loneliness in our senior and disabled populations by providing $62.5 million in annual grant funding to support community-based organizations dedicated to fostering social […] The post Gillibrand, Murphy Introduce Bill To Help Seniors Struggling With Loneliness And Connect Aging Americans To Community appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.
June 22, 2026 CHICAGO, IL – On Thursday, June 18, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) traveled to Chicago to attend the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening. “[It’s] the concept that ‘neighbor’ is not geographic. It’s moral. We have an obligation to care – whether it’s in Chicago, whether it’s in Washington, DC, whether it’s in Upper Marlboro, […]
Senators: “the district court’s apparent mistrust of Congress…is not a substitute for evidence” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Richard Blumenthal (D–Conn.) led every Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee in filing an amicus brief in support of the release of Volume II of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report on investigation into […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, wrote to Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte regarding his intentions for his tenure, the protection of the ODNI workforce and safeguarding […]
Above: Gottheimer visits Yavneh Academy. PARAMUS, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined students at Yavneh Academy this week for a conversation focused on faith, leadership, and combating antisemitism in communities across New Jersey and the nation. Speaking with students, Gottheimer emphasized the importance of standing up against hate, leading with courage, and working together to […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Visits Yavneh Academy, Discusses Leadership Against Anti-Semitism appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), vice ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement on the Trump administration’s continued efforts to deport Mohsen Mahdawi in direct violation of his First Amendment rights. Mohsen Mahdawi is a Vermonter, a student activist at Columbia University, and a legal permanent resident. “What the Trump administration is trying to do here is yet another step in their campaign to silence dissent in our country. Mohsen Mahdawi is a lawful permanent resident who was exercising his Constitutional rights.
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted health care providers and Medicare patients at UW Medical Center to raise growing concerns about the Trump administration’s Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) program, which pays private companies to use AI to delay and deny care to Washington seniors. Since the program began in January, patients have been left in severe pain as they are unable to access the care prescribed by their doctors. During the event, patients and providers shared firsthand stories about the impact these delays and denials have had on their health and
Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement on the passing of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan: “Today I join so many Americans in mourning the loss of Alan Greenspan, a man whose intellect, strength, and deep love for this country shaped generations of economic leadership. During his years as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, he guided the nation through extraordinary moments with a steady hand, a sharp mind, and an unwavering commitment to America’s economic future. His influence reached far beyond Washington and left a lasting mark on ou
The 2026 Texas Democratic Convention was held in Corpus Christi last Thursday through Saturday. Delegates considered nearly 20 resolutions targeting Israel amid its ongoing war against Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that in 2007 took control of the almost entirely Muslim Gaza Strip. This was the second Texas Democratic convention in a row in which resolutions against Israel, which is predominantly Jewish, were filed. Arthur Pronin — president of the Meyerland-area Democrats, and an activist from Houston's largest Jewish neighborhood — credited past party chair Gilberto Hinojosa with blo
Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held his fourth annual Juneteenth Jubilee and Youth Sports Day, where his remarks emphasized that House Democrats will continue to stand up to defend our democracy and fight back against the onslaught of extremism being visited on our country by extreme MAGA Republicans. LEADER JEFFRIES: This is our fourth annual […]
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after requesting the EPA and FEMA stand ready to provide federal assistance as the Lineage Logistics fire in Boyle Heights continues. "My office is closely monitoring the fire in Boyle Heights and remains in direct contact with local emergency management officials, the EPA, and the offices of the Governor, Mayor, and LA County Supervisor. "I’ve also urged the EPA and FEMA to stand ready to provide federal assistance if requested by local and state governments, including support for air quality monitoring,
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) announced the State and Local Election Security Act of 2026, legislation to provide up to $10 billion for state and local election administration to support election security and improve efficiency. In the wake of the Trump Administration’s dismantling of many federal election security activities and the disinformation attacks on […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Since 1619, Black Americans have been an inextricable part of the gorgeous mosaic of the United States, but it was not until June 19, 1865, when Union troops delivered orders enforcing emancipation to Texas, that our nation finally started to live up to its ideals of […]
Senate Bill Follows Successful House Passage of Pressley’s Discharge Petition to Extend TPS for Haitians Bill Text (PDF) WASHINGTON – Congresswoman... The post Pressley Commends Senate Partners for Introducing Bill to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status Following House Passage appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.
Above: Gottheimer speaks at Tenafly Juneteenth Flag Raising. TENAFLY, N.J. — In celebration of Juneteenth, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined Tenafly community members, advocates, and local officials to commemorate the occasion with the raising of the Juneteenth flag. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans residing in Texas […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates Juneteenth at Tenafly Juneteenth Flag Raising appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prevent any premature closing of the proposed Paramount‑Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger and to conduct the full national security review required under the Communications Act. In a letter to FCC Chair Brendan […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Gabe Evans (CO-08) introduced the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to protect American families from the costs of energy and grid upgrades required for new data centers, while advancing American innovation in industries like artificial intelligence. The Ratepayer Protection Act requires state utility regulators to establish rules to ensure that community members do not pay for the costs of building new power generation, transmission lines, and other upgrades to serve large-load customers, such as data centers. Without proper safeguar
(Washington, DC) – According to a report by a non-partisan Congress tracking service, U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) ranks 4th among all 214 Democrats in the House of Representatives in total funding for district community projects approved by his House Appropriations Committee for upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The report by Congressional Quarterly analyzed all approved Community Project Funding (CPFs) in the eleven federal funding measures passed to date by House Appropriations for FY27 (which begins October 1 of this year). There are twelve annual Appropriations-approved measures to f
Rep. Aguilar was joined by community leaders and civil rights advocates from the NAACP, the League of Women Voters and...
Federal Dollars Are Supporting City of Cambridge’s Emergency Preparedness and Climate Resilience Photos (Dropbox) CAMBRIDGE – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley... The post Pressley, Cambridge Community Center Celebrate $1 Million Delivered for New England’s First Resilience Hub appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.
FORT WORTH – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D‑AZ) spoke at LULAC’s 2026 National Convention to open their Welcome Celebration. See below for excerpts from his speech: “I’m a proud Latino and a proud American. Those things do not fight each other, they fuel each other. Being a proud Latino in the highest office government isn’t a […]
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse led the state’s Democratic Congressional delegation – U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette, Jason Crow, and Brittany Pettersen – in demanding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediately expedite Deferred Action […] The post Bennet, Neguse, Colorado Democrats Demand Answers on DACA Renewal Backlog appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) held a press conference to announce the introduction of the Protect our Polls Act, new legislation that would stop President Trump’s ability to deploy troops or armed federal agents to polling places or to seize election material. Read more about the […] The post ICYMI: Slotkin Press Conference on Bill to Stop Trump from Deploying Military to Interfere in Elections appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act recently advanced out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This bipartisan bill she led with Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) will increase pressure on Iran after the regime instituted their most extreme internet lockdown in history and killed thousands […] The post Rosen-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Expand Internet Access for Iranian Civilians and Combat Iran’s Human Rights Abuses Advances in Committee appeared first on Jacky Rosen.
June 18, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – As reported in The Hill, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduced the Regional Export Promotion Act of 2026 to help more local businesses access Export-Import Bank (EXIM) financing—which has provided over $1 billion to Maryland businesses over the past decade. This bipartisan legislation would help the EXIM Bank reach more small businesses by creating a pilot program for the Bank to partner with local chambers of
MALDEN, MA — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement: “Donald Trump lost a reckless war that he started, and the American people are paying the price. Costs for gas, groceries, and utility bills have skyrocketed. Families have been forced to make impossible choices just to get by while the president has repeatedly […]
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Kevin Mullin (D-CA) and Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) today introduced the Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act, bipartisan legislation that would direct the Secretary of Energy to assess how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies can strengthen the... The post Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Deploy AI for More Efficient Power Grid appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced a resolution to recognize and honor Cambodian veterans of the Khmer National Armed Forces (FANK) for their support to the U.S. military and their defense of freedom in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. “I am proud to introduce this resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifice of Cambodian veterans who stood with the […]
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joined Senator Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), along with U.S. Representatives Mike Thompson (D-Calif.-04) and David Valadao (R-Calif.-22), and 10 other colleagues to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide emergency funding to address the growing threat posed by the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) in California. In a letter to the USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, the lawmakers requested the immediate release of […]
ICYMI: Murray Joins Bipartisan Push to Protect U.S. Ocean Monitoring Systems Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the National Science Foundation (NSF) announcing it is pausing its plans to dismantle the vital Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a complex system […] The post Murray Responds to Trump Admin Walking Back Plans to Dismantle Key Ocean Monitoring System, Demands Full Preservation of System appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.
CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Health Alliance will reopen its Birth Center next month, restoring a service that has been unavailable since the facility stopped deliveries at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The center, located in a Victorian home at 1493 Cambridge St., across from the main hospital, closed in March 2020 as the hospital scrambled […]