Press Releases

In New Letter, Murray, Colleagues Demand NIH Director Restore Lifesaving Pediatric Research ***LETTER HERE*** ICYMI: Senator Murray Presses NIH Director on Trump’s Proposal to Cut Medical Research Funding to Pay for $1.5 Trillion War Budget Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, […] The post In New Letter, Murray, Colleagues Demand NIH Director Restore Lifesaving Pediatric Research appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

(Click here to download.) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), for his monthly Local Spotlight, commemorated the twenty-first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by highlighting a story of two New Orleans churches that came together to serve one another in the aftermath of the storm. The lasting partnership between Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and First Baptist New […]

BLUEFIELD, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice visited Bluefield State University to meet with students and deliver remarks on the HBCU Arts Act and the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act. “HBCUs have been educating leaders, opening doors, and creating opportunities for generations. Bluefield State has already shown it can turn federal investment into results. IGNITE gives us a way to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would double the amount of funding available in certain grants and technical assistance to local water authorities to strengthen cybersecurity efforts. In July, Minnesota faced more than 30 cyberattacks on water systems potentially linked to […] The post Finstad, Deluzio Introduce the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Patty Murray (D-WA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement in response to the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) publishing an investigation update on the disaster at Nippon Dynawave in Longview. “Three months ago, Longview endured an unthinkable tragedy and suffered enormous loss. This community deserves answers and the release of today’s investigation […] The post Senator Murray Statement in Response to Chemical Safety Board Update on Nippon Dynawave Implosion in Longview appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, formally demanded an investigation into Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) recent attempt to enter an immigration law firm in Sacramento, California.  “The reporting of this operation is alarming. ICE officers attempted to enter private property unlawfully, with one officer allegedly threatening to return in the early morning hours of the following […]

BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced the delivery of over $7.84 million in new federal funding, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to help Vermont rebuild and recover infrastructure damaged by statewide severe flooding, landslides, and mudslides from 2017 to 2024. This funding includes $3,321,337 to Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) to repair and replace culverts and train tracks along the Washington County Railroad to restore the […]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) released the following statement after the Trump administration sued Arizona over its policy allowing eligible Dreamers and other immigrant students who attended and graduated from Arizona high schools to qualify for in-state tuition. “Dreamers are Americans in every way. They grew up here, went to our schools, and are contributing […]

BISMARCK, N.D. – As part of a roundtable with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 8 Acting Regional Administrator Katherine Fox today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to advance […]

“These conversations reinforce my priority as I serve in the U.S. Senate—to make sure Ohio families have more opportunities to save, spend and invest in the priorities that matter most to them.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today visited Reynoldsburg to receive an update on storm damage and recovery efforts before traveling to Cincinnati […]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), led Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Patty Murray (D-WA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mark Warner (D-VA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ed Markey (D-MA), […]

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News Published August 28, 2026 12:08 EDT Members of the U.S. Congress have urged the Pakistani government to take steps to protect an 18-year-old Christian woman who her family says was abducted and forcibly converted to Islam. In an Aug. 20 letter sent to Pakistan Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, the 11 congressional members expressed concern over legal procedures following the disappearance of Neha Faqir and her subsequent appearance in court after she was located in Lahore, according to Christian Solidarity International (CSI),

On September 7, Americans will celebrate Labor Day. The American worker serves as a backbone for our economy. Thanks to the fruits of their labor, our communities reap the rewards of more opportunity, business growth and expanded access to goods and services. Even in times of hardship where industries face new challenges, and when innovative technologies emerge, the American workforce shows resilience by adapting. This resilience takes shape in the belief that hard work is central to our communities. We see numerous investments that drive this belief for our region’s workforce. In the last yea

This week, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined more than 180 House and Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court in the case of St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy. In this case, religious preschools are seeking an exemption from the nondiscrimination provision in Colorado’s universal preschool program so they can refuse to admit LGBTQ+ children or the children of LGBTQ+ people while still receiving public funding. “It’s not complicated: organizations accepting taxpayer dollars should not be allowed to discriminate against LGBTQ+ children or parents,” said Rep. Lar

WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz joined agricultural leaders from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Texas Farm Bureau, and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association in Beeville for a panel discussion focused on the passage of the Farm Bill and priorities for Texas farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. The discussion centered on the importance of passing a comprehensive Farm Bill that protects producers, safeguards crop and livestock production, and invests in rural Texas. De La Cruz joined panelists Dan Hunter from USDA, James Redfield from USDA, Sco

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced the application process for nominations to U.S. service academies has opened for the 2026-27 school year. Exceptional student leaders and scholar-athletes in Indiana's Fourth Congressional District may be nominated by Congressman Baird to one of four U.S. Service Academies – U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy (West Point) and the U.S. Naval Academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination at this time. “Attending a service academy is an honor steeped in history and a privilege,” sa

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) introduced the Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would direct the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive study of the national and economic security risks foreign adversaries pose to the United States automotive industry. “I'm a car girl—I will always fight for our auto workers and this critical industry that is the backbone of America's economy. I am proud to help lead this bipartisan piece of legislation that will create good-paying jobs and protect ou

GAINESVILLE, GA — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) announced that U.S. Service Academy nomination applications for the Class of 2031 are now open. To be considered for a nomination, candidates must submit all required materials by October 23rd, 2026. “One of the most rewarding responsibilities I have while serving the Ninth District in Congress is the opportunity to assist Northeast Georgians in their journey to military service,” said Clyde. “If nominated and appointed, these young men and women will receive a world-class education, rigorous training, and a commission as a U.S. militar

Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) announced the United States Postal Service (USPS) is the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award for failing to properly identify and stop fraudulent postage. The United States Postal Service Inspector General found that the USPS struggled to intercept packages and letters going through its sorting and shipping process that had invalid or fraudulent postage. This puts the USPS and the services it provides at risk as over $1.7 billion is estimated to be lost yearly to fraudulent stamps or postage. This is revenue that the USPS could be using to reduce its $9

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In a new analysis, the consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge backed Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Jay Obernolte’s (R-CA-23) Frontier Risk Oversight, National Transparency, Independent Evaluation, and Reporting (FRONTIER) Act, calling it the strongest proposal yet to manage the risks of the most powerful AI systems. “The frontier needs real rules, not voluntary guardrails. That requires binding legal regimes for evaluating and managing the risks from frontier models: as they are being developed, before they are deployed, and after they are in widespread use,” wrote Nich

Murray: “I will make sure Spokane’s recovery is a priority at every opportunity. Whatever it takes—for as long as it takes.” ICYMI: Senator Murray Vows to Get Spokane and WA Federal Resources for Wildfire Response and Recovery ***PHOTOS AND B-ROLL HERE*** Spokane, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate […] The post In Spokane, Murray Meets with First Responders to Discuss Wildfire Recovery Efforts; Meets Impacted Family at Their Property; Affirms She Will Fight to Deliver Federal Resources to Support Recovery appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined Senate colleagues to demand the Department of Education disburse funds that were abruptly and unlawfully canceled for School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration (MHSP) grant programs and halt its attempts to end the grant programs. Upon canceling over 200 […] The post Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reverse Unlawful Cuts to School-Based Mental Health Services appeared first on Merkley.

Bridgeport, CT — Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement regarding recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations throughout Connecticut, including in Stamford and Bridgeport: “ICE’s detention of parents as they drop their children off at school or head to work is plainly and flatly despicable. It has nothing to do with public safety — […] The post Himes Statement on Recent ICE Activity in Connecticut first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced the Stop Predator Dumping Act, legislation that would protect rural communities by mandating a new placement framework for Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs). The bill aims to stop communities from being disproportionately impacted by repeated SVP placements, an issue that has historically burdened areas like the Antelope Valley. “For too long, communities like […]

ROCHESTER, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for a roundtable in Rochester to discuss how strategic investments in diplomacy and international assistance strengthen our national security, expand opportunities for Minnesota agricultural producers, and showcase the best of American values around the globe. The Q&A session brought together representatives from […] The post Finstad Joins U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for Roundtable in Rochester first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

NORWICH, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today joined Vermont farmers and the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) for a farm tour of Honey Field Farm. While visiting the farm, Senator Welch discussed the future of the Farm Bill and his fight to improve the bill for Vermont’s organic farmers, as well […]

BAKER, NV – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently joined the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) in Baker, Nevada, for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the first-ever drinking water system in the Lehman Creek Residential Area. After more than 25 years since its original proposal, this project was made possible by more than $4 million in […] The post In White Pine County, Rosen Helps Kickoff Construction of First Drinking Water System appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) congratulated state and local leaders on breaking ground on Louisiana’s Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) site at the Houma-Terrebonne Airport. The project, selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will test transportation […] The post Higgins Celebrates Groundbreaking of Advanced Air Mobility Pilot Program at Houma-Terrebonne Airport first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

ROCHESTER, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) attended a roundtable discussion with ambulance service leaders, emergency medical professionals, hospital representatives, and local officials hosted by the Minnesota Ambulance Association to discuss the challenges that are impacting emergency medical services (EMS) providers in southern Minnesota. The conversation covered topics like Medicare reimbursement rates, federal programs and […] The post Finstad Joins Minnesota Ambulance Association for EMS Roundtable in Austin first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

Fredericksburg, Va. — On Monday, August 24, immediately following a roundtable with veterans in the community, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) met with key leaders at the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center (HCC). This meeting was a direct response to Vindman’s repeated calls for action to reduce wait times and improve care at this state-of-the-art facility. After the productive meeting at the HCC, Vindman released the below statement. “This week’s […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in pushing back against the Trump Administration on its dangerous plan to provide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. On August 10, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice concerning ICE’s planned […] The post Rosen Joins Push Against ICE Rollout of Electric Shock Gloves appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Senators will introduce resolution upon the Senate’s return; legislation would require a report on increasing violence in the West Bank, including deaths and mistreatment of American citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and seven of his colleagues in announcing their intent to demand a Senate vote on a resolution requiring the U.S. Department of State to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, today announced they will introduce the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act to repeal Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, and refund all duties […]

According to reports, MOHELA falsely told borrowers they were thousands of dollars behind on their student loans and nearing default “It is currently unclear how many borrowers received these false notices, whether any borrowers paid the incorrect amounts, and to what extent the issue has been fixed” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators […] The post Warren, Merkley, Senators Investigate Federal Student Loan Servicer MOHELA for False Delinquency Notices Allegedly Sent to Borrowers appeared first on Merkley.

“In northeast Ohio, students are gaining the skills they need to fill in-demand jobs, while housing leaders are working to expand opportunities for Ohioans to afford a home.” CLEVELAND – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today visited Stark State College to see its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) facility and hosted a roundtable with the Ohio Chamber […]