Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement on Republicans’ reconciliation bill: “Today, House Republicans joined their Senate counterparts to pass a partisan budget bill that turbocharges corrupt immigration enforcement, at the expense of Americans’ civil rights and economic security. Last summer, with the passage of their Bill Ugly Bill, Republicans handed ICE and CBP $170 billion while slashing healthcare and nutrition support for millions of Americans. ICE has spent only $70 billion of that amount, yet our Republican colleagues just vote

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the disingenuously named Secure America Act (S.2) to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with $70 billion. Specifically, the legislation provides $38.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), $26 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and $5 billion for DHS. “Since January, people who live in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District have called my office every day, deeply concerned about the actions of ICE and CBP,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “They are calling for reforms. They are calling f

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Dads Caucus joined Equimundo at the Library of Congress for a Congressional Briefing as part of this year's Father's Day Week of Action, highlighting the challenges facing parents and the importance of building a country where families have the support they need. The briefing centered on a simple reality: raising a family has become harder, even as parents continue doing everything they can to care for their children and loved ones. Speakers discussed the ways fatherhood changes people's lives and the role public policy can play in helping parents su

Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. In her remarks, she spoke on two amendments she proposed. The first amendment provided by Rep. Escobar to prohibit the temporary or permanent withholding of appropriated funds for SAMHSA funds to grantees that have received notice of their official grant award. This came after the Trump administration’s decision to withhold SAMHSA funding - and then reverse their decision - impacted organizations in

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after new data shows prices rose 4.2% annually in May. “The latest inflation report shows what working families across the country have been feeling for months: prices are too high, budgets are squeezed, and paychecks don’t go as far. President Trump's illegal tariffs and Congressional Republicans’ economic policies are directly increasing the price of groceries, housing, health care, and child care. Fuel oil is up nearly 60%, and gasoline prices have increased over 40% since last year because of Trump’s war with Iran.

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I voted no on this partisan bill to fund ICE, and I will continue to oppose funding ICE until the agency is required to follow the same rules as every other local, state and federal law enforcement agency. “Once again, Republicans ignored bipartisan calls for reform and instead advanced a bill that gives ICE and CBP 70 billion taxpayer dollars without any guardrails. “I proposed amendments to instead spend these dollars helping families recover from natural disasters, growing the local economy, supporting veterans and

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) introduced the National Fossil Act, bipartisan legislation that would designate the American mastodon (Mammut americanum) as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States. The American mastodon roamed the region during the Ice Age, making Michigan home to the nation's densest concentration of mastodon fossils. In 2002, it became the official state fossil. “America’s story didn’t begin in 1776. It began thousands and even millions of years earlier, with creatures

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and as Senior House Democrat on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, today released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)’ Consumer Price Index report showed inflation rising 4.2 percent over the past year and 0.5 percent in May alone, the highest annual inflation rate since 2023: “Americans are paying more to drive to work, more to keep the lights on, more for rent, and more to feed their families. Today's inflation report is yet another painful reminder that American families are p

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after President Trump said he was “not looking to renew” the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is critical to Washington state’s economy. We export planes, agricultural goods, & equipment to Mexico and Canada, and our farmers get for 80% of their potash fertilizer from Canada. These mutually beneficial partnerships are made possible by this signature economic deal that Trump himself negotiated in his first term, and I proudly supported when Congress approved it. “While we should continue looki

Representative Don Beyer (VA-08), co-chair of the House Artificial Intelligence Caucus, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today reintroduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Environmental Impacts Act of 2026. The legislation would require artificial intelligence (AI) data centers to report on their environmental and energy-related impacts, with fines levied for those that fail to comply. In order to develop the framework for corporate reporting, the AI Environmental Impacts Act would direct the National Institute of Standards a

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his House Appropriations Committee HAS approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS) Appropriations bill. The FY 2027 Labor-HHS funding measure is the 10th of the twelve bills taken up by House Appropriations to collectively fund the federal government for FY 2027 (commencing October 1, 2026). The bill proposes a total of $201.8 billion for the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education along with several other related agencies. This is a cut of over $19 billion (9%) f

Originally published in Task and Purpose. Written by Patty Nieberg An annual event put on by members of Congress to honor fallen servicewomen was canceled this year after the Navy, Air Force and Space Force bowed out, citing Pentagon and White House policies on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to the Democratic members of the caucus leading the event. The Bipartisan Women’s Caucus’ 28th annual wreath-laying ceremony is typically held at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The Democratic Women’s Caucus announced the cancellation on Monday. A spokesperson with the Democra

Watch the interview with Dana Bash on CNN's Inside Politics here. Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan joins Inside Politics to respond to President Trump's declaration that the U.S. would resume striking Iran. "At this point I don't know what to believe. This president has on one day said that there's going to be peace negotiations, the next day said he's bored with them," said Rep. Houlahan, while calling Trump an "unreliable narrator".

U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) reintroduced the Alan S. Lowenthal Blue Whales, Blue Skies Act, a bill to create a new federal program encouraging commercial shipping companies operating off the Pacific coast to reduce the speeds of their vessels in order to protect marine life and cut air pollution. Read the full text of the legislation here. The bill models the new federal program off the regional Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies vessel speed reduction (VSR) program, which recognizes shipping companies that reduce speeds off California’s coast –

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) cosponsored to stop unnecessary roadblocks preventing recently unionized workers from securing a fair first contract. Goodlander also helped lead the charge on rallying support for the 218 members of the House needed on the discharge petition that […] The post Goodlander Helps Force Vote, Pass Bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act to Protect Workers’ Right to a Fair First Contract appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to push back on the corruption of the Trump administration and work to lower the high cost of living on behalf of the American people. GEOFF BENNETT: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, welcome back to the NewsHour. LEADER JEFFRIES: Great […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released… The post CLARKE VOTES AGAINST HOUSE REPUBLICAN’S SHAMEFUL RECONCILIATION BILL appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement after Republicans passed their $70 billion blank check to ICE and Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund to reward his friends and violent insurrectionists. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “As families in the Fighting Fifth struggle to fill their gas tanks, pay for doctor’s visits, […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Reckless Republican Budget appeared first on Nikema Williams.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement after voting against Congressional Republicans’ bill to provide $70 billion in unrestricted funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP): “What did the $140 billion Congressional Republicans gave to ICE and CBP last year get the American people? […] The post Himes Votes Against Giving ICE and Border Patrol a $70 Billion Blank Check first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

Senators: “As our country prepares to welcome international travelers from around the globe at the World Cup, it is imperative that we have clear, comprehensive plans and communications to manage public health risks. We urge you to act swiftly to fill all necessary vacant public health positions; create a concrete, transparent, and compassionate plan for […] The post Senators Murray, Kaine, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Decimation of American Public Health Infrastructure, Demand Serious Solutions to Major Public Health Threats as Ebola Epidemic Worsens appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee—today unveiled new legislation to push back against the Trump Administration’s attacks on renewable energy. The Restoring Renewable Energy Parity Act repeals Trump Administration executive orders targeting renewable energy projects across the United States and prohibits a […] The post Merkley Fights Back Against Trump’s Attacks on Renewable Energy Projects Nationwide appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement on today’s reconciliation vote, which passed 214-212. “Republicans made clear today that they — along with Donald Trump — simply do not care about the American people’s financial… The post Jayapal Statement on Reconciliation Vote appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Funding will support the restoration of Vermont Studio Center’s Kahn Studio, railroad, and energy infrastructure replacement WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced the delivery of $4,042,993 in federal disaster recovery funding, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding was awarded to the Vermont Studio Center, the Vermont Agency for Transportation (VTrans), and the Washington Electric Cooperative to support recovery, restoration, and mitigation efforts following the floods of […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor against Republicans’ reckless ICE and CBP reconciliation package that gives Donald Trump another $70 billion to unleash brutality on our communities and reiterated Democrats’ commitment to lowering the high cost of living created by Republican policy failures. LEADER JEFFRIES: Madam Speaker, I rise today in […]

Earlier This Year, Senator Rosen Announced She Successfully Pushed the Trump Administration to Release These Funds After It Took Action That Would Compromise This Program WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that more than $21 million in federal funding will be coming to Nevada to help combat homelessness as part of the […] The post Rosen Announces Over $21 Million in Federal Funding for Nevada to Combat Homelessness That She Pushed Trump Administration to Release appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (D-CT) released the following statement on the 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees report: “Throughout a lifetime of hard work and playing by the rules, Social Security and Medicare make it possible […]

WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today highlighted a new report from the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) finding that Congress must reform the Medicare hospice benefit to address misaligned payment incentives, reduce excessive spending, and root out fraudsters. […]

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Lucy McBath (D‑GA‑06), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee and a member of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, convened a press conference to spotlight common‑sense, evidence‑based tools proven to prevent domestic violence. The event, titled “Stopping Domestic Violence with Common‑Sense Tools,” highlighted key legislative efforts during Gun Violence Awareness & […]

By Max Rego The Hill Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) on Tuesday renewed her push for legislation expanding red flag laws to address gun violence. At a press conference on Capitol Hill, McBath touted her Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order (FERPO) Act as a measure that will “save lives.” McBath’s son, Jordan Davis, was fatally shot at a Florida gas station in 2012. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the State Department Integrity and Transparency Act, legislation to strengthen the State Department workforce and ensure senior State Department officials are selected based on merit. This bill would help ensure […] The post KAINE, VAN HOLLEN, AND MERKLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO STRENGTHEN STATE DEPARTMENT WORKFORCE appeared first on Merkley.

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the release of $168,732,835 in long-delayed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to New York State for disaster relief following Tropical Storm Fred, Hurricane Ida, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other severe weather events. These long-awaited funds, some stemming from disaster declarations dating as […] The post Gillibrand Announces $168.7 Million in FEMA Funding For New York State appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35), joined by Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Double the Wage for Overtime Act, which would increase the rate of overtime pay for the first time in nearly 90… The post Jayapal, Casar, Horsford Introduce Bill To Increase Overtime Pay appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), the lead Democrat on the Senate Housing Subcommittee, released a new report, Bold Solutions to the Home Insurance Crisis. It examines the nationwide crisis of rising home insurance costs, the role of climate-change-driven extreme weather events, and policy solutions that would tackle this affordability crisis. Across the country, Americans are increasingly facing unaffordable home insurance bills or aren’t able to access coverage at all. Insurers have significantly increased their rates, pushing up home insurance premiums an average of 45% si

Americans want lower costs and safer communities—not more taxpayer dollars for ICE or a slush fund for violent felons who attacked our democracy on Jan. 6. That’s why I am a hard NO on Republicans bill to give a $70 billion blank check to ICE as it terrorizes communities and undermines... The post Rep. Mullin Voted NO on Additional Funding for ICE appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.