Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez released the following statement congratulating Abelardo de la Espriella on his election as President of Colombia: "I’m proud to represent one of the largest Colombian-American communities in the United States, which voted overwhelmingly for Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia’s presidential election. "As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I look forward to working closely with President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and his government to strengthen the unbreakable alliance between our two nations. "Today marks not only a new chap

"The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed by President Trump, is now publicly available to the American people for review. It deserves critique by people who want the outcome to place America and her allies in a safer future. It is important that the lead negotiator for the Administration, Vice President JD Vance, be given an opportunity to provide a full accounting of the negotiations. Any agreement to financially empower an unstable Iranian regime that hates America and her allies would seemingly hand it the means to potentially grow into a regional superpower. Any outcome that arises f

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, recognizes the committee's completion of all twelve Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills, marking a return to regular order and the constitutional responsibility of Congress to fund the federal government through a transparent, disciplined process. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the House Appropriations Committee has advanced every annual appropriations bill through subcommittee and full committee consideration, restoring a process centered on

Time capsule will be opened at America’s 500th Anniversary on July 4, 2276 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Congressional Delegation announced that it is contributing a collection of original images of Minnesota in 2026 for a Congressional Time Capsule in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary. The Minnesota collection includes photographs from across Minnesota’s eight Congressional Districts as well as accompanying letters from the delegation that explain their significance to their districts, state, and nation. The capsule will be dedicated at Emancipation Hall this aft

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) released the following statement commemorating the fourth anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. As an original cosponsor of a newly introduced bicameral resolution marking this milestone, Representative Fischbach issued the following statement: "Today, we look back on four years of lives saved and families strengthened. But our work is far from finished. We must continue to champion policies that protect our most vulnerable and ensure eve

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, reversing the flawed 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion on demand, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus—Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), and Rep. Bob Onder (R-MO)—issued the following statement: On the fourth anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson, we remember all the named and nameless victims of abortion, and we recommit ourselves to the most critical human r

Willmar, MN -- Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach met with leaders from local businesses, including Superior Industries, Bonanza Bean, Westmor, and Riverview Dairy, to discuss the challenges caused by limited housing availability and workforce development in Western Minnesota communities. Rep. Fischbach highlighted her recent legislative efforts in DC to help increase rural housing development, including her support for the 21st Century Road to Housing Act and her co-sponsorship of the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act. Both initiatives focus on cutting through red tape and streamlining permitti

Pregnancy centers have been helping women and men face unplanned pregnancies and new parenthood for nearly 60 years. Today, there are nearly 3,000 of these centers across the country providing pregnancy-related resources and support, typically at no cost. These centers commonly offer pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI and STD testing, material assistance such as diapers and baby clothes, referrals for additional medical care and community resources, educational classes, and after-abortion recovery care. Anyone on either side of the abortion issue should be able to get behind these nonpolitical

Willmar, MN -- Representative Michelle Fischbach visited the leadership team at Traverse Electric Co-Op in Wheaton to discuss her efforts in DC to cut regulatory red tape, modernize rural energy infrastructure, and ensure families and small businesses maintain access to reliable power. During the meeting, Traverse leaders highlighted the unique challenges facing rural electric cooperatives, particularly aging systems that are vulnerable to severe weather. To ensure energy co-ops have the tools they need to modernize and respond rapidly to emergencies, Rep. Fischbach is taking direct legislativ

Willmar, MN -- Representative Michelle Fischbach recently hosted a rural law enforcement roundtable in Alexandria, bringing together Western Minnesota Police Chiefs, Sheriffs, and U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen to strengthen partnerships between federal and local law enforcement agencies. The roundtable provided a direct forum for local law enforcement leaders to discuss the unique challenges facing rural departments, including resource constraints and community safety needs. Rep. Fischbach emphasized her ongoing commitment to ensuring federal agencies are accessible and fully equipped to back loc

When naturalized citizens are convicted of terrorism or supporting groups that kill Americans, they have forfeited their right to citizenship.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) introduced a bill to improve transparency between taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax refund claims. Currently, there is no requirement that the IRS pay or deny refund claims within a set timeframe. As a result, claims can spend years in the IRS’ queue without a decision, leaving taxpayers with no clear answers or recourse. The bill requires the IRS to respond to tax refund claims within one year of receivin

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians: “Today’s ruling ignores our nation’s history and values. For centuries, immigrants have come to America for a better life under the threat of violence and persecution in their home countries. The Supreme Court betrayed that tradition and has turned its back on our longstanding commitment to protecting those in need. “For no logical or moral reason, the Court has stripped away legal status from thousands of

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark bipartisan package that will help lower housing costs by accelerating housing production, getting homes to the market quicker, and supporting buyers and renters. Now that it’s passed both houses of Congress, the legislation heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The updated version of this package includes a major priority for Congresswoman Ross, the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act, which would create a disaster recovery fund to allow the Department of Housing and

Washington, D.C. — Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jeff Hurd (CO-3), and Don Beyer (VA-08) 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 (

U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross says the complaints her office receives about immigration detention rarely involve the ICE processing facility in Cary. Instead, Ross said, concerns typically arise after people are transferred to the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia, where North Carolinians can spend months in federal custody. Ross recently toured the Cary facility with Rep. Valerie Foushee as part of a congressional oversight visit. She said the site functions primarily as a short-term processing center where people are held for only a few hours before being transported elsewhere. NC Newsline spoke

The new letter comes after probe from lawmakers on Maxwell’s transfer to ‘Club Fed’...

House Democrats want answers about a recent policy change at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, arguing leaders at the Department of Justice are trying to “cover their tracks” following the August transfer of Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell to a lower-security facility. That new policy, which was published last month and has not been previously reported, dictates that “in certain circumstances, the Attorney General may exercise authority to designate or redesignate the place of a prisoner’s imprisonment.” Democrats argue the expansion of federal authority over inmate placement is a maj

Congresswoman Deborah Ross leads a panel discussing the Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026 at The Pour House in downtown Raleigh, N.C. (Left to right: Shirlette Ammons, Rissi Palmer, Tift Merritt, Mariah Czap, Congresswoman Deborah Ross, Laura Ballance) A new bill put forward by U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, D-Wake, aims to empower independent musicians as they face growing issues and concerns with both streaming platforms and artificial intelligence companies. The Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026 would give independent artists power to collectively negotiate with corporations like Spotify a

Surrounded by award-winning musicians, U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, a Democrat from Wake County, made the case Thursday for legislation that would give musicians more power to collectively bargain against music streaming and artificial intelligence companies. Why it matters: At a press conference at the Pour House in Raleigh, local musicians like Tift Merritt, Shirlette Ammons and Rissi Palmer, as well as Merge Records co-founder Laura Ballance, said low payouts on streaming platforms are making it harder for artists to make a living. On top of that, they worry that AI companies are using their art

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As gas prices continue to rise across central North Carolina, local business owners from a variety of different industries are outlining the impacts the costs are having. “I’m working on like a $.10 profit margin,” said Etienne Hightower, CEO of Believers Trucking, LLC. According to AAA, the statewide average price for a gallon of gas has swelled to $4.21 and is $5.49 for diesel. “We have about 50 drivers that are going without raises,” Hightower said. “They’re being hit both ways, one, with their extra expenses in their life, and then they’re working super hard for me.”