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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released nearly $10 million in delayed Tropical Storm Debby and COVID-19 grants. This marks the second round of funding heading back to Pennsylvania after U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter in April urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release the […] The post At Fetterman’s Urging, FEMA Releases an Additional $10 Million in Delayed Grants appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

“We should be gathering as much accurate information as possible in order to make informed decisions that will keep our students safe and help them succeed, as well as support our educators.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee’s […]

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released a statement on the reported agreement struck between President Trump and the Iranian government toward a permanent end to the war. “This war has been costly and misguided from the beginning. It’s put American servicemembers in harm’s way, costing over a dozen people their lives. It’s put an unstable region at risk of further instability, compromising the safety and […]

Atlanta, GA — Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and her office have received the 2026 Democracy Award for “Best of Bipartisan Collaboration” by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF). This is the second CMF award McBath has won, with her office receiving the “Best of Constituent Service” award in 2024. The award honors the representative’s fostering bipartisan relationships and collaboration on behalf […]

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced $11,753,017 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for New York State. This federal funding will support ongoing disaster relief and recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic, the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, and other severe weather […] The post Gillibrand, Schumer Announce $11.8 Million In Disaster Recovery Funding For New York State appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA), with U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), announced $1.5 million in federal funding for Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania. The funding was secured following a bipartisan and joint Federal-State government letter, and Senator Fetterman’s personal effort with Assistant Secretary of the […] The post Senators Fetterman, McCormick, Rep. Kelly Announce $1.5 Million in Funding for Presque Isle State Park appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), and 14 other members of Congress sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers about delays in implementing the Interagency Regional Coordinator for Resilience (IRCR) Pilot Project. Sens. Warner and Kaine and Rep. Scott secured language […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, pressed the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Acting Director Nick Andersen on the Trump administration’s reduction of CISA staff and the drastic cuts to CISA’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. The senator is deeply concerned that these actions […]

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Rep. Lloyd Doggett, every other member of the Texas Democratic Delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives, and five other Representatives in urging the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the environmental and historic preservation waivers granted at Big Bend. These waivers were granted by the Trump administration to bypass federal environmental laws in order to speed up work on border barriers in the area. This letter comes after Congresswoman Escobar spoke in support of an amendment last week during the House Appropriations Com

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) introduced the Build Housing Affordably Act, bipartisan legislation to prevent federal requirements from delaying or driving up costs on affordable housing projects. The Act would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to examine the impacts of its expanded implementation of […] The post Goodlander, Flood Lead Bipartisan Bill to Speed Up Affordable Housing Development appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Rep. Maggie Goodlander requested in a letter Thursday that Liberty Utilities provide more transparency about its decision not to serve new natural gas customers in the Lakes Region. Earlier this year, residents and municipal officials were made aware that Liberty could not add new clients due to a lack of capacity. The utility had placed a […] The post Concord Monitor: In letter to Liberty Utilities, Goodlander seeks answers for Lakes Region moratorium appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15), joined by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Reps. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Laura Gillen (NY-04), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Timothy Kennedy (NY-26), George Latimer (NY-16), John Mannion (NY-22), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Grace Meng (NY-06), Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Josh Riley (NY-19), Patrick Ryan […] The post Rep. Ritchie Torres Leads Bicameral New York Delegation in Urging CMS and OMB to Halt Medicare Home Health Cuts appeared first on Torres.

BRONX, NY — Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and the Billion Oyster Project announced an $833,000 federal investment secured by Rep. Torres to construct a large-scale oyster reef in the Hudson River, restoring marine habitat, improving water quality, and expanding STEM learning opportunities for students in the Bronx. The Congressman was joined by Steven Allen, […] The post Rep. Ritchie Torres and Billion Oyster Project Announce $833,000 for Construction of Oyster Reef in Hudson River appeared first on Torres.

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) sent a letter to the Department of Defense (DOD) demanding how it will protect U.S. servicemembers, allied militaries, and host nation civilians under any rapid revision to the 3000.09 Directive, the core policy governing autonomy in weapon systems. The letter comes in response to a recent memorandum signed by President Trump which directed […]

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WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) visited National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. Sen. Warner met with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, NASA Langley Center Director Trina Dyal, and early career employees. HIGH-QUALITY PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE “The Langley Research Center in Hampton has long been a source of […]

U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) and Mike Carey (OH-15), reintroduced the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act. The proposed legislation aims to authorize the National Park Service to coordinate and facilitate Federal and non-Federal activities to commemorate, honor, and interpret the history of the African American civil rights movements, the significance […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 15, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF VIRGIN ISLANDS RADIO PERSONALITY SAM TOPP U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) issued the following statement: "The Virgin Islands has lost one of its most trusted and enduring voices. For nearly two decades, Sam Topp showed up for this community every morning, as a radio broadcaster, and a man deeply committed to the people, politics, and the pulse of these islands. Topp Talk was more than a radio program. It was a public s

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Second Visit to Conduct Wellness Check on Salah Sarsour In Indiana, Congresswoman Moore joined advocates in a rally calling for Salah Sarsour’s release. She then visited Salah at the Clay County Jail. In response, she released the following statement: “Yesterday, I conducted another wellness check on Salah. I saw and learned firsthand that he is not receiving proper medical treatment, most concerningly for his diabetes. Salah is being targeted for his advocacy for Palestinians, but his mistreatment is part of the Trump administration’s larger campaign of h

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) introduced the Water Access Act, legislation that would direct $500 million to the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to help low-income families pay for their water and wastewater bills, preventing shutoffs, and ensuring access to safe water. The water assistance program provides critical funding for low-income households with their water and wastewater bills. This program was essential during the pandemic, helping households keep their water on and their families safe. It is the first-ever federal w

It's been four months since a shooting incident at a Colorado medical clinic in the Jefferson County foothills forced that facility to shut its doors. On Monday morning, CommonSpirit Primary Care Evergreen reopened after making some changes. In February, a 62-year-old man took his own life after firing 19 rounds into the clinic with a shotgun and causing extensive damage. First responders rushed to the scene on Ellingwood Trail in what was described as an active shooter situation. No one else was injured but numerous people including healthcare workers took refuge out of fear for their lives.

Lauderhill, FL – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined advocates, law enforcement, and local elected officials to announce the launch of a major regional child safety initiative to distribute 400,000 free National Child Identification Program (NCIDP) kits to families throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Collier counties. Watch the livestream here. “If a child goes missing, information obtained by this kit can make all the difference in bringing them home. No one should experience that harrowing dread to see a police officer at your door or feel the real pain behin

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the United States Postal Service (USPS) continues to face a severe financial crisis, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Government Operations Subcommittee Ranking Member Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) led a bipartisan letter to Postmaster General David Steiner pressing USPS to provide Congress with five-year financial and service projections. The letter follows Postmaster General Steiner’s March 17, 2026, testimony before the Subcommittee, where he agreed, in response to questioning from Congressman Walki

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced Middlesex School student and Littleton native Rebecca Fusco as a winner of the Congressional Award. “Rebecca represents the very best of our district,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “As a former athlete and the mother of two young girls, I’m especially grateful for Rebecca’s leadership and her mission to ensure more girls have the chance to compete, grow, and succeed through sports. Congratulations Rebecca!” Rebecca’s project involved over 400 hours of voluntary public service focused on creating opportunities for girls to play basketball, and ov

For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps June 15, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES RESOLUTION FOR WATER SPIRIT 2, RESTORING VITAL CARGO SERVICE TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) announced today that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has authorized Water Spirit Freight Services’ vessels, Admiral Pride and Water Spirit 2, to resume operations under new berthing arrangements at the Pier 14 extension in San Juan, coordinated with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA). The authorization allows for the restoration of cr

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement following Donald Trump's announcement of a deal with Iran to end the war he started: Donald Trump is attempting to claim credit as a peacemaker after creating the very crisis he claims he has ended. The American people are left to bear the costs: 13 American servicemembers killed, countless Iranian civilians dead, and more than $50 billion of taxpayer dollars spent on an illegal and unauthorized war. Announcing a half-baked agreement and declaring victory on his birthday is straight out of the authori

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement in response to President Trump announcing the U.S. and Iran will soon sign a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire, lift the U.S. blockade of Iran, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he made clear that House Democrats remain committed to ending the reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East, driving down the high cost of living and pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by Donald […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 13 June 2026 Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov Barragán, Castro, and Stanton Demand Transparency on DNA Collection of Detained Families at...

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, and U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Semiconductor Superiority Act. This bipartisan legislation amends Section 48D of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to clarify that space-based semiconductor manufacturing is an included use for tax credits. In May […] The post Bennet, Budd Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unlock U.S. Space-Based Chip Manufacturing & Close Advanced Manufacturing Gap with China appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

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The letter follows reports that January 6 defendants are pursuing compensation through the Federal Tort Claims Act as Trump refuses to provide proof his slush fund was terminated. Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, joined U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen and Senator John […] The post Bennet, Pettersen, Hickenlooper Demand Answers as Trump Administration Pursues Potential Payouts for January 6 Defendants and Election Deniers appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.