Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and eight senators will introduce the Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act following the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) approval of the Trump crypto company bank charter. The bill would ensure that no […]

BIDDEFORD, ME — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (MS-2), Rep. Chellie Pingree (ME-1), and Rep. Troy Carter (LA-2) for a field hearing on the killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by ICE. Below is a transcript of her remarks: “Thank you to Ranking Member Bennie Thompson for convening this […]

Cincinnati, OH – Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congresswoman Jahanna Hayes (D-CT-05), and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) introduced legislation to significantly invest in and improve the Head Start program. Head Start is a federally funded program that provides free early childhood education and family support to help prepare children for school. Head Start is critical in our […] The post Landsman, Hayes, Lofgren Lead Legislation to Invest in Quality Early Childhood Education appeared first on Greg Landsman.

Washington, D.C. — On Friday, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Congressman Wesley Bell (MO-01) led a group of 52 lawmakers in demanding immediate answers from the Department of Defense on the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, amid mounting reports of poor living conditions, food shortages, and a mental health crisis among […] The post Goodlander Demands Answers from the Pentagon on Conditions Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to answer for the regional implications of the “Trump Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine, and ground… The post Jayapal Demands Answers on So-Called “Donroe” Doctrine Policies that Risk Destabilizing the Western Hemisphere appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $68,000,000 in federal grant funding to replace the Surry ferry, part of the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry fleet. This funding comes from the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program for Fiscal Year 2026, which is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators helped negotiate and […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) led their colleagues in urging the Trump administration to extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan as ongoing violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis continue to put citizens at grave risk. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del) and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduced the NIH Mentorship Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s scientific workforce by formalizing consistent, evidence-based mentorship standards across National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development and research training programs.  The biomedical research enterprise depends on a steady pipeline of talent, but too many early-stage investigators […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered keynote remarks at the American Postal Workers Union’s (APWU) 28th Biennial National Convention in Los Angeles, highlighting his commitment to postal workers, organized labor, and protecting the United States Postal Service. Gomez, a former union organizer and the son of working-class immigrants, spoke about how his upbringing shaped his commitment to working families and emphasized the importance of collective bargaining and strong worker protections. “Before I came to Congress, I was a union organizer because I saw wh

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) requested immediate answers from Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy officials after receiving troubling reports from constituents regarding deteriorating living conditions and basic necessity shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. “There have been reports of unreliable access to hot water and laundry, shortages of basic supplies, including food and hygiene goods, significant disruptions in the mail system, deteriorating mental health and increasing suicide attempts, and limited opportunities for sailors to communicate with the

The Buena Vista (BV) Board of Trustees (BoT) approved Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code amendments in a public hearing on Tuesday, August 11. The first reading of the code was held on Tuesday, July 14. The ordinance amends the town’s adoption of the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code to “incorporate additional local amendments consistent with those adopted by Chaffee County” and Salida. Trustees initially adopted the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code earlier in 2026. BV Planning Director Marika Kopp introduced the topic to the trustees. Chaffee County Chief Building Official Chad Chad

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) last week introduced the Stable Homes Act, legislation that would establish a competitive grant program to help local governments create or expand eviction diversion programs. More than two million eviction cases are filed each year across the country, roughly one filing every four minutes. Only 3% of tenants - compared to more than 80% of landlords - have legal representation. Eviction diversion programs (EDPs) have produced benefits for tenants, landlords, and local court systems by resolving disputes before an eviction filing is ever

Congresswoman Dina Titus today released a letter she received from Governor Joe Lombardo responding to her request that the State halt state tax abatements for data center projects on federal land until the 2027 Nevada Legislature has had an opportunity to review the issue. “Unfortunately, the Governor did not address my question of whether he would halt tax abatements for data center projects on federal land until the Nevada Legislature can consider the issue,” Congresswoman Titus said. “He doesn’t commit to halting abatements. Those abatements would set a precedent for future developments on

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following the Department of Energy’s (DOE) decision to distribute $271 million in Civil Nuclear Credit Program funds to help support Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s extended operations. This federal funding comes after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s determination that the plant can continue to operate safely. The Civil Nuclear Credit Program was created and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Carbajal played a key role in crafting and

On Friday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined patients and providers at the Together Center to discuss the impact of the Medicaid cuts in Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, many of which are set to take full effect early next year and will kick over 350,000 Washingtonians off their Apple Health coverage. The Big Ugly Bill slashed over $1 trillion from Medicaid. Nearly 2 million Washingtonians are enrolled in Apple Health, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and people with disabilities. The cuts include new work requirements, more frequent paperwork requirements for patients

Rep. Cuellar Highlights Historic Decline in Prescription Drug Prices Prescription drug prices see largest 12-month decline since 1963 as Medicare-negotiated prices take effect WASHINGTON – Prescription drug prices see largest 12-month decline since 1963 as Medicare-negotiated prices take effect U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-TX-28) supported and voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which gave Medicare the authority to negotiate prices directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers for certain high-cost prescription drugs. The first negotiated prices took effect this year. “Lower prescr

Today, U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), and Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, hosted a Democratic shadow hearing examining Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) use of force and abuse of power following the tragic killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford. The hearing, titled “Seeking Justice in Biddeford: Oversight of ICE’s Use of Force in the Death of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero,” brought

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, issued the following statement in response to multiple public reports detailing dismal conditions for sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln from service members’ families and the administration’s callous, despicable response to the plight of America’s heroes: “There must be accountability for […] The post Gillibrand Calls For Hearings, Demands Answers On Troop Neglect On USS Abraham Lincoln appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced the delivery of $3.95 million in new federal funding, administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT), to upgrade Amtrak’s intercity passenger rail operations in Vermont. This funding will help the Northwest Regional Planning Commission replace and enhance Amtrak’s Vermonter Corridor East Alburgh Bridge to increase service frequency, create positive economic and employment benefits, and improve service reliability across the state. Vermont is also part of a […]

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today celebrated the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) award of thousands of dollars in federal funding to communities across Virginia’s Seventh Congressional District to strengthen local law enforcement operations and improve public safety. “As a former prosecutor, I care deeply about ensuring our communities remain safe. That’s why I work with local law enforcement to ensure […]

Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined their Senate colleagues in urging U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to provide Congress with a full breakdown of the Service’s decision to potentially close up to 57 U.S. Forest Service Research and Development (R&D) Facilities, including the Portland-based Pacific Northwest Research Station. This lab […] The post Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Proposed Forest Research and Development Facility Closures, Demand Transparency appeared first on Merkley.

Federal funding will support runway and taxiway improvements, noise mitigation, airport safety projects and other infrastructure upgrades across California Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) announced that airports across California will receive nearly $109 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to modernize airport infrastructure, improve safety, and strengthen California’s aviation […]

This Bill Comes at a Time When New Reporting Shows Pentagon Reclassified Recent Servicemember Deaths and Injuries, Removing Them from Official War Casualty Count WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation that would restore full and accurate casualty records of fallen and wounded servicemembers in Donald Trump’s […] The post Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Accurately Reflect Casualty Records of Fallen, Wounded Servicemembers from War in Iran appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced robust federal funding for projects that will support safer, more reliable, and more accessible passenger rail service in Virginia, including over $17 million for improvements in Staunton and Chesterfield County and investments in new Amtrak trains serving routes across the Commonwealth. “Reliable passenger […]

See the full town hall here.  Santa Rosa, CA – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and California State Senator Mike McGuire hosted their ‘Economy for All’ town hall this week to hear directly from constituents on the economic issues affecting them and laid out ways they’re working to bring down costs and make the economy work for all Californians.  Schiff and McGuire answered questions on a range of issues, including their work to promote affordability and bring do

“We Need to Visit the USS Lincoln to Make Sure Hegseth is Not Lying to Us” WASHINGTON—In case you missed it, yesterday U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) continued to raise the alarm about the dismal reported conditions on the USS Lincoln. During interviews and on social media, he discussed the official oversight visit he is seeking and the military spouse he is […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $18,761,701 in federal grant funding for eight local and regional airports across Virginia to upgrade infrastructure, improve safety, and expand capacity. This funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for Fiscal Year 2026, which the senators have supported robust funding for. […]

Yesterday, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced $500,000 in federal funding he secured through Community Project Funding for the Police Athletic League of New York City’s (PAL) Webster-Giannone Center, supporting year-round youth programming in the Bronx. FOOTAGE FOR BROADCAST USE AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK The funding will strengthen the PAL Webster-Giannone Center’s mission to build, develop, and inspire […] The post Rep. Torres Secures $500,000 for PAL’s Webster-Giannone Center to Expand Youth Programming in the Bronx appeared first on Torres.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the Quantum Grid Utility Assurance and Resilient Defense Act of 2026 (Quantum-GUARD Act) to strengthen electric grid resilience by proactively addressing cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing. Quantum computing technology is rapidly progressing, and powerful quantum computers may soon be able to break […]

Despite claims that President Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is “dead,” the DOJ continues to funnel taxpayer money from DOJ’s Judgment Fund to political allies Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led every other Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee in demanding answers from Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Trump administration’s continued abuse of taxpayer funds to reward President Trump’s political allies through settlement agreements – […]

Multiple Colorado congressional lawmakers are speaking out after an email from a White House staffer seemed to confirm that the Trump administration was looking to retaliate against Colorado. The email, first reported by the Denver Post, came to light during a hearing earlier this week on Colorado’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over alleged retaliation over how the state runs its elections. The email dated Dec. 15, 2025, was sent a month after Colorado refused to move Trump ally Tina Peters to a federal jail and days after Colorado ignored Trump’s clemency declaration of Peters. (P

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is demanding answers from the United States Postal Service (USPS) following delays of time-sensitive mail deliveries across Southeast Michigan. In a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner, Congresswoman Dingell highlighted the responsibilities of the USPS to ensure deliveries are received in a timely fashion and the recent failures of the department to deliver voting materials during the Michigan primary elections. The mail was not returned, they sat in mailboxes, and they were not picked up. “These delayed deliveries left many Ann Arbor residen

Congresswoman Dina Titus, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and Boulder City officials held a news conference today to provide details about the upcoming Phase II Nevada Way Reconstruction Project to upgrade this key roadway in Boulder City, including safety improvements for vulnerable roadway users. The project is being made possible by an $850,000 federal grant secured by Congresswoman Titus. “Nevada Way is a main thoroughfare through Boulder City, providing a gateway to Lake Mead National Recreation Area and other tourist destinations around Boulder City,” Congress

Colorado’s — and the nation’s — healthcare woes have devolved into a cycle of finger‑pointing, with every sector blaming someone else for the system’s failures, while many lament that no workable solution exists and no serious plan is likely to emerge anytime soon. Meanwhile, families are absorbing sharply higher insurance premiums and patients are being billed steep prices for even basic items, such as Tylenol, in the ER. At the same time, hospitals are carrying the weight of charity care, uninsured patients and treatment for immigrants in the country illegally, intensifying the finger‑pointi

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), alongside nine of their Michigan colleagues in the U.S. House, co-led a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) highlighting the essential role of Gift of Life Michigan. Gift of Life Michigan is the federally designated non-profit Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) serving Michigan. As CMS undertakes this year’s OPO recertification process, the lawmakers are urging the administration to consider the essential role Gift of Life Michigan and its ne

For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 14, 2026 202-808-6129 Press Release CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CONGRATULATES USVI NIKE RBI 18U GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM ON WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett today congratulated the United States Virgin Islands Nike RBI 18U Girls Softball Team on winning the 2026 Nike RBI Softball 18U World Series, defeating Houston 3-1 in Thursday's championship game. "These young women did an outstanding job and came out triumphant as World Series Champions,” said Congresswoman Plaskett. "They represented our Territory

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined Governor Maura Healey in announcing a $139.6 million investment from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to make major improvements to the Haverhill Commuter Rail line, helping deliver faster, safer and more reliable service for thousands of riders every day. The funding will support the final design and construction of the Haverhill Double-Track Project, a major upgrade project that will add approximately 6.8 miles of new track between Reading and Andover to allow trains traveling in