Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) joined members of the New Hampshire and Maine congressional delegations in raising concerns around a new rule proposed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Merit Systems Protection Board that would weaken civil service protections and undermine workers’ rights at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). In their […] The post Goodlander Joins New Hampshire and Maine Delegations in Opposing New OPM Rule Weakening Civilian Labor Protections at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), respectively the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight, teamed up to introduce bipartisan legislation that would finally end all commercial and industrial uses of asbestos. The Alan […] The post Merkley, Curtis Announce Bipartisan Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 appeared first on Merkley.

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic leadership press conference on the Senate advancing the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR), which extends government funding through December 11. Senator Murray’s remarks, as delivered, are below: “Well, […] The post Senator Murray Remarks on Averting Shutdown & Democrats’ Fight to Deliver for Families in Spending Bills appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

NEWARK, NJ – Today, Congressmen Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and George Latimer (NY-16) conducted a Congressional oversight visit at the Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. Delaney Hall is the largest immigration detention facility on the East Coast. The facility, which is privately owned and operated by the GEO Group, currently holds hundreds […] The post Reps. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall appeared first on Torres.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after breaking news from POLITICO that Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche is working with federal agencies “so that the Dobbs decision becomes permanent in every single state” by banning the mailing of medication abortion, such as mifepristone: “Dismantling Roe v. Wade was never Republicans’ endgame, and we’ve always known they’ve […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on Leaked Audio Confirming Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Plans to Restrict Medication Abortion Access Nationwide, Including in Sta

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. George Whitesides (CA-27), April McClain-Delaney (MD-06), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Understanding AI in the Classroom Act. The use of artificial intelligence in the classroom has expanded greatly, yet very little research is being done to understand the real effects it has on students. As teachers and administrators evaluate if and how to permanently integrate AI into their classrooms, more […]

Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today reintroduced the Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act, legislation that would protect the continuity of federal health benefits under Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Veterans Affairs for Americans who […] The post Senators Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Healthcare for Americans Who Cannot Afford Bail appeared first on Merkley.

“Insurers should not charge consumers higher premiums simply because of their personal credit history, which could have been impacted by... The post NEWS: Pressley, Warren, Lawmakers Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores as Costs Rise appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

Senators: The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit last year, unable to fully account for $4.65 trillion in assets Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would impose financial consequences if the Pentagon fails to pass a full, independent audit. Any Pentagon department that […] The post Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending appeared first on Merkley.

“This administration’s interagency agreements will harm students with disabilities.” 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 participated in a spotlight hearing on the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education and efforts to move the Office of […]

LONGVIEW, WA — Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joined a group of pulp and paperworkers and union leaders at the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Hall in Longview. She was joined by friend and fellow appropriator Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA-33). The Representatives spoke to workers about ongoing efforts to support the pulp and […] The post Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joins paper industry leaders to discuss labor support at AWPPW Hall appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

No Cuts to Healthcare Coalition Outlines Devastating Cuts to Immigrant Healthcare Coming Oct 1 due to Trump’s HR 1 SEIU 775: We urge Gov and Legislature to “authorize emergency spending to stop this catastrophe before it happens” SEATTLE, WA— Yesterday,… The post Rep. Pramila Jayapal Holds Roundtable in Seattle on Trump’s Cuts to Long-Term Care for Immigrants appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Murray: “Chairman Johnson has said repeatedly he believes Social Security is a Ponzi scheme… I am going to keep fighting to save Social Security and protect healthcare for Americans. Now, and long into the future.” Johnson: “I’ve said it’s a legal Ponzi scheme, which is exactly what it is. I mean, take a look at […] The post At Budget Hearing, Senator Murray Slams Republicans for Sham Hearing on Medicaid Fraud, After They Made the Largest Cuts to Medicaid in History appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, ranking member of the Finance subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, joined U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, to lead 36 senate colleagues in […] The post Bennet, Murray, Heinrich, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted Energy Projects appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

“We can stop capitulating today by doing our job and rejecting a completely unqualified man to be the top law enforcement official in this country.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today voted against advancing Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General (AG) of the United States. At a Judiciary Committee meeting ahead of […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,716,459 in federal funding to help local law enforcement agencies across Virginia strengthen public safety through upgraded equipment, specialized training, and enhanced emergency response capabilities. Awarded through the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, the funding will support […]

August 4, 2026  WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined MS NOW’s The Beat with Melissa Murray to discuss the Trump Administration’s continued attacks on the American people, this President’s disastrous war, and how Democrats plan to win back the Senate in the midterms.   “The truth is this president took our country into a war […]

“Insurers should not charge consumers higher premiums simply because of their personal credit history, which could have been impacted by job loss, a surprise medical bill, predatory lending, or simply inaccurate information, rather than the actual risk associated with a home.” WASHINGTON – Today, Senator and Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban […]

New bipartisan legislation codifies a 2020 pilot program at USDA aimed at developing effective nonlethal strategies for reducing impacts of wildlife on rural communities, livestock and agriculture Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) are introducing bipartisan legislation to reduce conflicts between humans and wildlife, including attacking livestock, damaging human infrastructure, and harming agriculture. The Human-Wil

Vindman: “High energy bills already top the list of concerns for Virginians, and families across the Commonwealth will not be able to endure record-setting rate hikes on top of their existing burdens” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today sent a letter to members of the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) urging them to reject the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and […]

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today introduced legislation to prevent data center development near neighborhoods, schools, and parks. “Virginia should welcome innovation, but not at any cost. We need to ensure data centers pay their fair share and are built in places that make sense — not next to neighborhoods, schools, or our public lands,” said Vindman. “This study will […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act, legislation that would require social media platforms to obtain parental consent before children under 16 can create or maintain accounts on their platforms.  “Every study tells us the same thing: social media is poisoning our kids’ developing minds. When unsupervised […]

Schiff highlights the role federal funding played in our nation’s greatest scientific discoveries, emphasizes how cuts will trigger billions in lost economic activity Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) called on President Trump and his administration to end their repeated attacks on science and research funding – underscoring that cuts to critical federal investments have been detrimental to U.S. innovation&nbs

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced a bill to ensure Yucca Mountain will never be used as a repository for nuclear waste and require the U.S. government to consider other uses for Yucca Mountain that would create jobs and stimulate Nevada’s economy. The Jobs, Not Waste Act […] The post Rosen, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Overturn Law Establishing Yucca Mountain As Nuclear Waste Repository, Consider New Uses for Site appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

SEATTLE, W.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General: “This vote from Senate… The post Jayapal Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee’s Advancement of Blanche Nomination for AG appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley unveiled the For Our Republic Act, a comprehensive legislative package to fight back against President Trump’s aggressive authoritarian takeover of American democracy. The brand-new For Our Republic Act includes provisions to directly oppose Trump’s authoritarian playbook, including defending independent government watchdogs, protecting non-partisan civil servants, reasserting […] The post Merkley Leads Sweeping Legislation to Counter Trump’s Authoritarian Takeover of U.S. and Defend Our Democracy appeared first on Merkley.

Concord, N.H. — Today, Representative Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) called on United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire Erin Creegan and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to open a federal investigation into conditions at the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center, the state-run juvenile facility formerly known as the Youth Development Center. In […] The post Goodlander Calls for Federal Investigation into Conditions at the Sununu Youth Services Center appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee, led four of her Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers about its unpredictable oversight of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models and its opaque standards for evaluating a model’s national security risk. The letter […] The post Gillibrand, Schiff, And Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Chaotic, Opaque Oversight Of New Artificial Intelligence Models appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, August 4, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “The rapid advancement of AI tools is deeply concerning, and so are the serious warnings from the people building them. Just recently, OpenAI and Anthropic models escaped their secure training environments and indiscriminately hacked real-world organizations on their own. These incidents make […] The post STATEMENT: Gottheimer Supports “Pacing the Frontier” Petition, Future of Responsible AI Innovation appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined four Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers about its unpredictable oversight of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models and its opaque standards for evaluating a model’s national security risk. The letter follows the Trump administration’s recent […]

Schiff: “He will never do what’s best for the American people. He will only do what’s best for Donald Trump, and you cannot leave someone like that as the nation’s number one law enforcement official.” Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) condemned the record of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche before voting against his nomination at a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee today, emphasizing his weaponization of the U.S. Department of Justice […

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) led the House introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act, legislation which will address America’s literacy crisis using evidence-based reading instruction known as the Science of Reading. The legislation is co-led in the House by Representatives Erin Houchin (IN-09), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Kevin […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the No TSA Data for ICE Act, a new bill that would prevent the two agencies from coordinating to enforce the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda. In a dramatic violation of privacy rights, the Transportation and Security Administration is sharing passenger names, birth dates, and other data […] The post Rep. Tlaib introduces bill to stop data sharing between TSA and ICE appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

Washington, D.C— Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined the Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expose and punish Russia’s systematic persecution of religious communities in Ukraine, including territory Russia illegally occupies. Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) lead the Senate […] The post Bennet Joins Legislation to Hold Putin Accountable for Religious Persecution in Ukraine appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a bipartisan letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson and submitted it as a formal public comment, urging the agency to revise its proposed policy statement so that it does not deter AI developers from preventing discrimination. Today, most leading AI […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer, Lawler Urge FTC to Protect Anti-Discrimination Safeguards in AI as Proposed Rule Threatens Civil-Rights Protections appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, and U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Authorization Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to maintain the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program, which was established to expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services in rural […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and seven of his Democratic colleagues introduced the Allowing Steady Savings by Eliminating Tests (ASSET) Act of 2026, which would protect low-income Americans from losing access to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other government assistance programs because of arbitrary asset limits by increasing their access to essential […]