Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), led their colleagues in pressing the Trump-Vance Administration on the impacts that foreign aid cuts and the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) have had on the United States’ […] The post Murray, Kaine, and Warnock Lead Colleagues in Pressing Administration on Threats to Americans from Ebola and Hantavirus Due to Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts and WHO Withdrawal appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

DERBY LINE – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) submitted the following Statement for the Congressional Record commemorating the inauguration of a new entryway on the Canadian side of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, a centuries-old community landmark that straddles the U.S.-Canada border. A representative from Senator Welch’s office attended the opening and presented this Statement for the Record to celebrate the occasion and continued relations between Vermonters and Canadians. Read the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today pressed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins about the Department’s progress in delivering over $62 million in disaster aid relief to Vermont communities impacted by devastating floods in July of 2023 and 2024. During his questioning, Secretary Rollins confirmed that $31.7 million in disaster aid block grant funding was approved for deployment to Vermont imminently. Sen. […]

Four Democratic House members who were targeted by the Trump administration over a social media video that the president disliked have introduced legislation to permanently block his allies who claim they are victims of “weaponization” from receiving taxpayer-funded payouts. Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., and Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H. — all of whom […] The post NBC News: Lawmakers targeted by DOJ over social video move to block ‘slush fund’ for Trump allies appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

WASHINGTON – United States Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced their bipartisan legislation, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act, unanimously passed the Senate. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate with the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans’ Affairs to conduct […] The post U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Shelley Moore Capito’s Bipartisan Women’s Lung Cancer Prevention Legislation Unanimously Passes Senate appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

Inflation hit 4.2% as Middle East war drags on Trump today in the Oval Office: “I love the inflation.” WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement on new inflation data showing consumer prices are up for the third month, climbing to 4.2% as of today: “President Trump’s reckless […]

Legislation will tackle corruption in Washington by banning corporate PACs, banning insider trading, establishing term limits, getting dark money out of politics, and more WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Representative Josh Riley […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Preventing External Aggression and Conflict Escalation (PEACE) in Sudan Act of 2026. The PEACE in Sudan Act will help address the ongoing conflict in Sudan by expanding discretionary sanctions, bolstering diplomatic resources, and building a stronger […]

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) continued fighting for transparency, accountability, and safer communities as she raised questions in the exclusive House Financial Services Committee on how foreign criminals are laundering money through American real estate using anonymous LLCs. Neighborhoods like Atlanta’s Ashview Heights have been impacted by these anonymous shell companies, leaving blighted properties […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Raises Questions on Anonymous Shell Companies & Money Laundering in Financial Services Committee appeared first on Nikema Williams

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, pressed U.S. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins on her commitment to increasing assistance for specialty crop farmers.  During his questioning, Schiff pushed Rollins to respond to the need for support for specialty crop farmers for recent market disruptions, disaster assistance, and recent outbreaks&nbsp

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led 27 members in a letter to the Office of Head Start, urging them to withdraw the proposed rule that would eliminate the wage and benefit standards finalized in 2024. These standards were designed to stabilize the Head Start workforce and improve program quality for children […] The post Budzinski, Bonamici Lead 27 Members in Push to Safeguard Pay and Benefits for Head Start Educators appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and 11 colleagues to introduce legislation holding claims sharks and other predatory actors accountable for exploiting veterans’ and survivors’ earned benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). U.S. Representative Chris Pappas (D-N.H.), Ranking Member […] The post Bennet, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Claims Sharks Scamming Veterans appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), both members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation in calling on President Trump to swiftly issue a Major Disaster declaration for Michigan following the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, large hail, and torrential rainfall across the state in April. In their letter, the lawmakers supported Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for assistance for Alcona, […] The post Slotkin, Peters Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declara

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) helped lead the introduction of the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act, legislation to strengthen federal efforts to combat antisemitism, protect Jewish students, secure Jewish institutions, and address the spread of antisemitic content online. The legislation is sponsored by 30 Members of Congress from both parties. Video of […] The post Moskowitz Helps Lead Bipartisan Jewish American Security Act appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

June 10, 2026  WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) questioned the Trump Administration’s nominee for Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Brett Matsumoto. The hearing was also for nominees James Macy to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board and David Prouty to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board.   During her questioning, Senator Alsobrooks grilled Mr. Matsumoto over the […]

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Josh Harder (CA-09) today reintroduced the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act, legislation to help communities respond to increasingly dangerous wildfire smoke events. The bicameral bill would create a federal framework for smoke emergencies, unlock resources to protect public health, support small businesses, and help communities weather worsening wildfire seasons. “When the 2020 Labor Day fires swept across Oregon, […] The post Merkley, Harder Push to Increase Federal Response for Hazardous Wildfire Smoke app

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and underscore Democrats’ commitment to protecting Dreamers from continued Republican attacks on immigrant families. […]

Denver— Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, led the Colorado Democratic delegation in demanding information about the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) that the agency announced on March 31, 2026. The USFS manages 16 million acres in Colorado, including the […] The post Bennet Leads Colorado Democratic Delegation to Demand Information on U.S. Forest Service Reorganization appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Submitted Photographs Will Be Considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) joined the Virginia congressional delegation in inviting individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. The delegation is collecting photographs that represent the many treasures Virginia has to offer in 2026 – whether they capture everyday life, natural landscapes, historic […]

Because Of Republicans’ Budget Bill And Restrictive Trump Administration Immigration Policies, Social Security’s Retirement Trust Fund Will Be Depleted By 2032—Earlier Than Previously Estimated Gillibrand’s Legislation Would Extend The Solvency Of Social Security For 75 Years By Requiring The Wealthiest Americans To Pay Their Fair Share Of Payroll Taxes Following the release of the annual […] The post Gillibrand Slams Trump Administration For Undermining Seniors’ Benefits; Touts Bill To Protect Social Security appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Washington, DC — Last night, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) hosted an interactive Telephone Town Hall event with featured guest Stephanie Stone, an Associate Director with Everytown for Gun Safety. Stephanie became involved with Moms Demand Action after her son, Paul Sampleton Jr., was murdered in 2012 inside their home in Grayson, Georgia at age 14. She joined […]

WASHINGTON — With less than six months until the 2026 midterm elections, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, are demanding answers […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement after voting YES on the Faster Labor Contracts Act and the legislation being approved in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “Workers who vote to unionize are exercising a fundamental right. They deserve a fair and timely path to a collective […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes YES to Supporting Organized Labor appeared first on Nikema Williams.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Democratic leaders for a press conference ahead of the 14th anniversary of DACA, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump said his immigration enforcement efforts would target violent felons, they have instead come after families, children and Dreamers. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. […]

“I served as Delaware Secretary of Labor and so, to me, the data is so important.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s remarks. U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today questioned President Trump’s nominee for the Commissioner of Labor Statistics as well as two nominees […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for three new mixed-income and mixed-use communities in St. Paul’s Redevelopment Project in Norfolk. Specifically, this funding is awarded to the Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority to redevelop two low-income housing communities in the Young Terrace and Calvert Square […]

“I think sometimes people think programs like this are nice to dos. It’s not just a nice to do.”  Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s remarks. U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today participated in a hearing on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) fiscal year 2027 budget. Senator Blunt Rochester highlighted […]

June 10, 2026  WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works’ (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, questioned Brian Nesvik, Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), during an EPW hearing on “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.” Senator Alsobrooks questioned Director Nesvik about the distribution of Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson funds to Maryland, the Administration’s proposed […]

WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, joined his Democratic Committee colleagues in pressing the Trump administration to nominate Democrats to bipartisan boards within the Committee’s jurisdiction, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Export-Import Bank […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today introduced the Combat Emerging Threats to Critical Infrastructure Act of 2026, legislation that directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to work with regulators and industry to develop up-to-date cybersecurity plans. In light of artificial intelligence’s rapid advancement, including the development of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos – […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) are introducing legislation to establish strict standards for offshore oil and gas operators and set requirements to hold them responsible for decommissioning and cleanup efforts off our coast – to ensure offshore oil companies that are operating are doing so legally and safely.   “As the Trump administration blatantly attacks environmental protections and renewable energy projects to enrich

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is leading his colleagues in launching an inquiry into the Trump administration redirecting tens of millions of dollars from fees paid to the National Park Services (NPS) to fund President Donald Trump’s vanity projects in Washington, D.C. – including California parks such as Yosemite and Joshua Tree.  “Visitors to our national parks contribute millions of dollars to the National Park Servi