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As a response to renewed federal attention on issues that impact American beef, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is helping lead a Congressional letter to U.S. President Donald J. Trump. In the letter, lawmakers express their concerns about recent federal actions, highlight policy recommendations and reaffirm Republicans’ support for working with the Trump Administration to help America’s cattle producers. Commenting on the letter, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement: “Ranchers and farmers in Virginia’s Ninth District who work to feed their families and communities must

Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) introduced the SNAP Fraud Accountability Act, legislation to strengthen accountability for fraud and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and protect taxpayer dollars. Under current law, violations of the Food and Nutrition Act involving benefits valued at $5,000 or more can trigger criminal penalties. The SNAP Fraud Accountability Act lowers that threshold from $5,000 to $1,000, ensuring those who deliberately defraud the program face consequences. “SNAP exists to help Americans who genuinely need assistance putting food on the tabl

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today delivered opening remarks at a hearing on Republicans’ continued efforts to undermine the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship, even after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s attempt to strip citizenship from children born in the United States. Below are Ranking Member Scanlon’s remarks at today’s hearing. WATCH Ranking Member Scanlon’s opening statement. Ranking Member Mary Gay Scanlon Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limi

By the time Brittany Pettersen’s son was 6 months old, he’d taken 24 flights. The Colorado Democrat’s son is no world traveler — his time on planes as an infant was spent with Pettersen flying back and forth to Washington for votes. As the House considers potential rules changes for next Congress, Pettersen and other members spoke Wednesday at a Rules Committee hearing in support of proxy voting for new parents. Under her proposal, members would be allowed to tap a colleague to cast floor votes on their behalf for up to 12 weeks after they or their spouse have given birth. “This place does not

U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Marc Veasey (D-TX), members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, celebrated action taken by the Committee on their bill H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act. The Committee favorably reported the bill for full House consideration. This measure seeks to reform federal nuclear licensing processes and improve the overall effectiveness of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). “Reforms to the costly and cumbersome nuclear licensing process are long overdue,” said Congressman Griffith. “Sending the Eff

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Congressman Nathaniel Moran brought East Texas foster care groups and advocates together in Tyler to discuss the Fostering the Future Act, a bill that would reform the federal John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, for current and former foster youth, ages 14 to 21. “The best ideas don’t come from DC. They come from local individuals, the neighbors that are loving on neighbors, the people that are involved in the trench work to help these kids and to love on these kids,” Moran said. The Chafee program was created in 1999. The Fostering

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to findings from a federal audit of Atlantic City Electric (ACE) that found the company overbilled customers and made errors related to federal tax law. "For years, we have been saying something was wrong with what people in South Jersey were paying for electricity," said Congressman Van Drew. "We were told that we were crazy and that there was nothing to see here. We held public hearings on the issue, we pushed ACE for answers, we challenged the explanations we were being given, and when the numbers still did not add up, I asked FERC to s

By Rachel Spain Published September 2, 2026 at 13:04 A U.S. House Republican is pushing new legislation that would bar Chinese seafood from congressional dining facilities, citing forced labor concerns and a lack of traceability in the country’s supply chains. Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey on Aug. 27 introduced the “No PRC Seafood in Congress Act,” a bill that would prohibit any Chinese seafood product from being procured, served, or sold in cafeterias and restaurants across the U.S. Capitol complex. The measure was referred to the Committee on House Administration. The bill asserts that “for

***PHOTOS AND B-ROLL HERE*** Port Townsend, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), toured Jefferson Healthcare and discussed the new challenges health care providers are facing over a year after Republicans passed the largest health care cuts in […] The post In Port Townsend, Murray Tours Jefferson Healthcare and Reiterates Need to Repeal GOP Health Care Cuts, Expand Health Care Access appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: “The decision by two of our colleagues to blindside the entire House Democratic Caucus and join with the Republican majority to pass a procedural rule on the brink of failing represents a significant breach of trust. It is […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am heartbroken by the senseless death of Pierre Damas Bel. Like hundreds of thousands of Haitians, Pierre fled dangerous conditions and received temporary protected status to build a better life for himself and patriotically contribute to our nation. Instead, Donald Trump’s mass deportation machine […]

“What this is about is a strategy to codify the Great Replacement theory in law, to further codify white supremacy,... The post Pressley Slams GOP Attacks on Birthright Citizenship, Harm of ‘Great Replacement Theory’ appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Following multiple reports of green card holders and other immigrants with legal status being detained for days by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) conducted unannounced oversight visits of... The post Congressman Conducts Surprise Oversight Visit at Hidden Immigration Detention Facility at SFO appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Senator Murray’s Wild Olympics Bill Would Protect Olympic Peninsula Public Lands & Salmon Streams Against Trump Administration Threats ICYMI: Senator Murray’s Wild Olympics Bill Advances Through Key Senate Hearing on Wave of New Sportsmen Endorsements Calling for Permanent Protection of Wild Olympics Photos of Wild Olympics available for use HERE ***PHOTOS AND B-ROLL OF EVENT HERE*** […] The post In Sequim, Senator Murray Affirms Commitment to Protect Public Lands, Invest in Forest Service and National Parks; Murray Reiterates Strong Opposition to Repeal of Roadless Rule and Continues Fight to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to condemn and denounce socialism in all its forms, including the recent rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). “I never thought I’d see the day when the majority of Democrats would say out loud that they embrace socialism. But here we are,” Rep. Yakym said. “History has […] The post Yakym Votes to Condemn Rise of Socialism in America appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

Washington, D.C. – Amid proposed changes to Head Start that have raised a variety of concerns among stakeholders, Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. stressing the importance of protecting access to the program for families in California and across the country. Nationwide, Head Start serves […] The post Rep. Kiley Sends Letter to HHS Secretary to Protect Head Start Programs appeared first on Kevin Kiley.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: House Republicans continue to desperately push toxic voter suppression legislation instead of working to make life more affordable for everyday Americans in the midst of a searing cost-of-living crisis. House Resolution 1490 explicitly calls for enactment of the so-called SAVE America Act, which is the […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution to fund the Trump administration’s war and inhumane deportation agenda: “I refuse to give another dime toward Trump’s reckless war and racist mass deportations. While this wannabe dictator claims there’s no money for healthcare, food assistance, or Social Security, […] The post Rep. Tlaib votes against funding bill appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

WASHINGTON, DC – The United States House of Representatives has passed the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (H.R.1869), bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) to crack down on […]

Sunday night my son pulled his first fish out of the Columbia River. What the DC bubble doesn’t get is that working waterfronts require working people. Nature is not a terrarium–and you don’t get effective environmentalism without the input of people who make their livelihoods and heritage on the water-whether we’re talking about lobsters or […] The post Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on September 1st Rule Vote appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Private companies and other entities often receive subpoenas from federal law enforcement containing vague, boilerplate nondisclosure provisions that can carry threats of legal consequences for noncompliance Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., called for an… The post Wyden and Jayapal Call for GAO Investigation of DHS Surveillance; Courts Must Protect Public from Subpoena Abuses and Government Intimidation Tactics Used to Keep Surveillance of Americans Secret appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today’s passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, legislation that extends government funding with a continuing resolution (CR) through December 11, 2026: “Almost a year ago, we experienced a record-long government shutdown and over 40 days of […] The post Finstad Votes to Fund Government, Prevent Costly Shutdown first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

Senator Gallego Met with Trade Official and Local Candidates, Visited Canada’s National War Memorial   OTTAWA — Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) traveled to Ottawa, Canada on an official congressional trip to strengthen trade relations in the midst of the Trump Administration’s continued actions to escalate a trade war with Canada. During his trip, Senator Gallego held a press […]

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA-01), Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA-08), and Congressman Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent artificial intelligence from making health care decisions that should be made by qualified health care professionals. Health care systems are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate claims and determine […] The post Landsman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Keep AI from Making Health Care Decisions appeared first on Greg Landsman.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, a short-term funding measure that will keep the federal government open and operating through December 11, 2026. This legislation, which passed both the House and the Senate, now heads to President Trump’s desk […] The post Joyce Supports FY 27 Continuing Resolution Set to Become Law appeared first on Dave Joyce.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after voting for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500. “Virginians know that federal workers are the backbone of our economy and our government. With tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors in Virginia’s Seventh District, I am proud to vote to keep the government open. “As a founding member of the bicameral […]

WOLCOTT, VT — At the start of National Public Lands Day month, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, joined local stakeholders to discuss the importance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Community Forest and Open Space program for preserving permanent public access for hiking, nature observation, and outdoor activities. Following the discussion, Senator Welch […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on House passage of the Senate-passed continuing resolution (CR) that keeps the government funded through December 11. “It’s a good thing that Congress has averted a shutdown that no one wants. Now, the president just needs […] The post Senator Murray on House Passage of CR appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

AHEAD OF 25th ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11, TRUMP ADMIN MUST FULLY RESTORE ANTI-TERRORISM FUNDING Today, less than two weeks before the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York City on 9/11, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called […] The post Gillibrand Calls For Trump Admin To Fully Restore Counterterrorism Funding Withheld From New York, Echoing Governor Hochul And Mayor Mamdani appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.