Press Releases

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is seeking immediate attention and action from state leaders in Michigan to address the health and safety concerns at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti. The congresswoman’s effort follows reports that a third woman died in less than a month at the facility. In a new letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Congresswoman Dingell reiterated her years-long concerns regarding the ongoing reports of toxic mold and other serious health, safety, medical, and living condition issues at Huron Valley. “This facility is the only correctio

Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), and Judy Chu (CA-28) led 83 of their colleagues in conducting oversight of the recently-launched Moms.gov. The letter demands that Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. provide answers about the department’s goals in developing, funding, reviewing, and operating Moms.gov. Moms.gov launched in May with the purported goal of offering guidance to expectant mothers, but the website instead features potentially harmful information about crisis pregnancy centers and puts sensitive he

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today called on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Gov. DeSantis and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson to move quickly to deliver $346 million in long-delayed savings she championed for Florida families. The rebates are designed to help families lower their monthly utility bills through home energy-efficiency improvements, weatherization upgrades and more efficient appliances. “Floridians are paying too much for nearly everything right now—from housing and insurance to groceries and utility bills. Energy costs remain a significan

New York, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal sounded the alarm on the Trump administration's attempt to override the local authority of Penn Station by running a corrupt redevelopment process and pushing malicious legislation through Congress. Read their op-ed, published in Streetsblog, below: We represent Penn Station. We represent the riders who pass through it every day, the workers who keep it running, the businesses that depend on it, and the communities in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown, and the surrounding Manhattan neig

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Committee Democratic members Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) and Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) released the following joint statement after the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration confirmed that the Internal Revenue Service illegally leaked the confidential tax information of 47,000 taxpayers to the Department of Homeland Security. In February, Representatives Gomez, Sánchez, Thompson, and Sewell led 14 Ways and Means Democratic colleagues in demanding an investigation into the leak. “The inspector general confirme

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) provided testimony during the House Rules Committee hearing on S.2, the FY2026 Budget Resolution (also known as Reconciliation 2.0). This legislation passed in the Senate last week and is to be considered in the House this week. In her opening remarks, she spoke about Camp East Montana, the $1.8 billion slush fund Donald Trump continues to advocate for to pay off domestic terrorists, hypocrisy by Republicans proudly supporting this legislation, and more. Congresswoman Escobar also had several follow up interactions with the Rules Committee. In the

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox News’ The Sunday Briefing with Jacqui Heinrich, where he highlighted Democrats’ commitment to ending Donald Trump’s war of choice in the Middle East, lowering the high cost of living and pushing back on the corruption being unleashed by Republicans in Washington, DC and across the country. […]

A devastating parasite is threatening to upend President Donald Trump’s efforts to lower beef prices ahead of November’s midterms. The New World screwworm, which often kills untreated livestock, has been discovered in two calves near the Mexican border in south Texas in the past week. The pest’s reemergence in the U.S. is alarming agriculture officials, ranchers and beef industry leaders who have spent months attempting to prepare for its anticipated arrival as ground beef and steaks fetch record-high sums. Administration officials insist the screwworm’s return does not threaten the country’s

In new letter to DOT Secretary Duffy, leaders demand answers for the secret, politically driven process that resulted in the appointment of Penn Transformation Partners as the “master developer” for the Penn Station renovation   NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, NYC Comptroller Mark Levine, Assemblymembers Tony Simone (District 75) and Micah Lasher (District 69), State Senators Liz Krueger (District 28) and Erik Bottcher (District 47), and New York City Councilmember Carl Wilson (District 3) railed against Donald Tru

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s PoliticsNation, where he highlighted the contrast between the extreme MAGA Republicans, who continue to visit chaos, cruelty and corruption on the country, and Democrats, who are fighting hard to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers. REV. AL SHARPTON: Joining me now is the Democratic Leader […]

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex and met with officials amidst New York State’s interest in pursuing the bid to host the 2042 Winter Games. The visit highlights growing statewide momentum to bring the global winter sports stage back to New York State, leveraging its world-class facilities and multimillion-dollar […] The post Senator Gillibrand Visits The Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex, Reaffirms New York State’s Interest In Pursuing Olympic Bid appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Washington, DC – Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) hosted a Spotlight Hearing on Gun Violence Prevention titled “Resilience & Innovation: How Communities Are Leveraging Democratic Investments to Combat Gun Violence.” The hearing, held on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, examined how state and local leaders have successfully reduced gun violence using […]

WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the May 2026 jobs report: “Another month in the books for the Trump economy, and workers still can’t keep up with the failure. With gas up 50% and airfare up 20%, Trump’s inflation […]

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper celebrated Colorado being chosen as one of 10 states to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program as a result of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.  CCBHCs offer comprehensive behavioral health care to anyone who requests care for mental health […] The post Bennet, Hickenlooper Celebrate Colorado Selection for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, stood in Columbia County to announce a major bipartisan push for historic preservation funding. In a letter to Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee leadership, Gillibrand called for $250 million to be allocated to the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), which is overseen by the National Park Service […] The post Senator Gillibrand Calls For $250 Million To Preserve Our History For The 250th Anniversary Of America appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump telling the Wall Street Journal he plans to have acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte – who didn’t even have a security clearancewhen he was named to the position – […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Trump Demanding Bill Pulte Gut Intelligence Agencies appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

The Congressman brings millions back to his district’s aerospace and defense companies, securing thousands of local jobs

The week of June 1, 2026, I was in India, attending to a serious medical emergency involving my mother. During that time, I unfortunately missed the votes listed below on the House Floor. Please find information on how I would… The post Jayapal Voting Positions — Week of June 1, 2026 appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week delivered remarks from the Senate floor underscoring how an attack by the Trump Administration on Cuba would be another reckless and illegal use of U.S. military power. In his remarks, Senator Welch emphasized the overwhelming opposition to a war with Cuba, especially amid President Trump’s war with Iran.  “Like so many of the President’s apocalyptic predictions, there’s no sign the administration wants to […]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that Tom Suozzi will be appointed to the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. “Today, I am honored to appoint Rep. Tom Suozzi to the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Darin LaHood (IL-16) introduced the Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act to expand access to evidence-based boxing programs for veterans and individuals living with Parkinson’s. Specifically, the bill will reduce financial barriers and ensure greater access to these programs for our nation’s veterans living with Parkinson’s and movement disorders. “Our veterans sacrificed so much for […] The post Budzinski, LaHood Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Battling Parkinson’s appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

This effort champions the preservation of missions and servicemembers, like those at Battle Creek in Michigan. WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Sustainment of Unmanned Systems, Total Force Aircraft Inventory, and National Guard Protection (SUSTAIN) Act. The legislation bars the Air Force […] The post Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Battle Creek Missions appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.