Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement marking seven years since the Walmart shooting on August 3rd, 2019: "Every El Pasoan knows where they were on August 3rd, 2019. Today remains a solemn day, and despite the passing of time, seven years later our community continues to feel the pain, loss, and devastation from the senseless violence of that day. "I know that many continue to live with the ongoing trauma of that day, and we must continue to be supportive as the journey toward healing continues. While we remember the 23 loved ones taken from us, I remai

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) joined Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and colleagues in introducing the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Enduring Response and Protecting Identifiable Information (RECOVER PII) Act, legislation to provide lifetime identity protection coverage for federal employees and contractors whose personal information was compromised in the 2015 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) cyberattacks. The legislation would provide lifetime identity protection services for those affected and

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is urging MaineHealth to preserve labor and delivery services at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, warning that closing the unit would have far-reaching consequences for families, health care workers, and communities throughout the Midcoast. In a letter to MaineHealth President and CEO Dr. Andy Mueller and Lincoln Hospital President Cindy McCarthy, Pingree acknowledged the challenges facing rural hospitals, while encouraging them to do everything in their power to keep the unit open. "Lincoln Hospital has a long history of providing safe and quality care

WORCESTER, MA – Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) announced today that over $42 million in federal disaster relief he secured in December 2024, is finally heading to Massachusetts farmers. The money comes from a $220 million New England disaster block grant program written by McGovern and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), enacted into law by President Biden in late 2024. Designed specifically to support small and mid-sized producers—particularly those in states like Massachusetts who are often shut out of traditional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs—the program compensates farmers

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined Washington state’s Congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating wildfires sweeping through Central and Eastern Washington state. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency and issued a statewide burn ban through September 30, 2026. On Saturday, the National Weather Service upgraded the Red Flag Warning to a Particularly Dangerous Situation, a rare des

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the release of text of a continuing resolution (CR) that keeps the government funded through December 11. “It’s good that we were able to produce a much-improved CR to keep the government funded and avert […] The post Senator Murray on Release of CR Text appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in celebrating the passage of their bipartisan Senate resolution designating August 1, 2026, as “Gold Star Children’s Day.” This effort recognizes the children of fallen servicemembers for their parents’ sacrifice in service to our nation. In the 20th and 21st centuries, nearly 625,000 American […] The post Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing And Passing Bipartisan Resolution Designating August 1st As “Gold Star Children’s Day” appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works unanimously passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which included several of U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s (D-PA) priorities to support Pennsylvania’s rivers and recreation. “Investing in our communities, the rivers they use, and the overall recreation helps boost economies and keeps […] The post Fetterman Secures Priorities in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

“Hometown Heroes” Honors Local Veterans, Life-saving First Responders, Community Leaders Above: Gottheimer honoring Fifth District residents as “Hometown Heroes.” HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, July 31, 2026, U.S. Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored local life-saving first responders, veterans, volunteers, community leaders, and residents during his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center. Watch […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Fifth District “Hometown Heroes” Awards appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti has officially ended. President Trump is about to deport tens of thousands of Haitians. It’s cruel, wrong, and terrible for our country. Starting this weekend, Haitian families are being told to report to ICE facilities, and we don’t know what will […] The post Landsman Statement on Trump Deporting Tens of Thousands of Haitians appeared first on Greg Landsman.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led a group of eight senators in introducing the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, legislation to expand federal paid leave for federal employees to include 12 weeks of family and medical leave. “No American should have to choose between earning a paycheck and caring for a loved one […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave For Federal Employees appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

The Letter Follows An Admission From The Trump Administration That The Decision To Cancel Energy Project Grants In States That Did Not Vote For Trump Was “Based Solely” On Politics WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter demanding that U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Office of […] The post Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

The letter follows an admission from the Trump Administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was “based solely” on politics Senators: “It is an attack on the rule of law and the basic democratic principle that the federal government serves the entire country—not merely those […] The post Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued a statement following the release of the Bureau of Reclamation’s final environmental impact statement outlining a plan for operating the Colorado River. “I am disappointed that the Interior Department could not develop a 7-state consensus agreement. While a 2-year operating plan is the bare minimum needed […] The post Bennet Statement on Release of Final Environmental Impact Statement Outlining Future Colorado River Operations appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released a new federal operating plan that could reduce Arizona, California, and Nevada’s Colorado River allocation by as much as 40 percent WASHINGTON – Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) released the following statement on the Bureau of Reclamation’s Final Environmental Impact Statement for post-2026 operations of the Colorado River: […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) Jerry Moran (R-KS) this week introduced the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act (REH 2.0), bipartisan legislation to expand access to federal resources for rural hospitals through the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Medicare designation. This legislation would allow more Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) and rural hospitals at risk of […] The post Sens. Smith, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

Washington, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN’s OutFront with Erin Burnett and MS NOW’s All In with Chris Hayes to discuss President Trump threatening to withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General over Trump’s tax immunity deal and proposed billion-dollar slush fund.  In his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Schiff condemned Blanche’s role in approving the President’s proposed slush fund and compromising his integrity for the president.   During the interviews, Schiff also&n

Washington, D.C. –Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), and Val Hoyle (D-OR-04) led the reintroduction of the Feeding Our Rural Kids (FORK) Act, which would help summer meal program sponsors purchase, retrofit, or repair vehicles that expand access to summer meals for children in rural communities. […] The post Merkley, Salinas, Lawler, Hoyle Champion Bipartisan Bill to Expand Summer Meal Access for Rural Kids appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), and U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-1) are leading a bipartisan effort with 4 of their congressional colleagues to bring Coast Guard drone testing to northern Michigan. Michigan’s decades-long manufacturing legacy has made it a national leader in autonomous systems, with the expertise, strategic location, […] The post Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Lead Bipartisan Effort to Bring Coast Guard Drone Testing to Michigan appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Survivors of Iranian Attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait Say Pentagon Ignored Requests for Advanced Medical Aid, Failed to Provide Protection from Strikes, Misclassified Injuries “[S]oldiers Wounded in the Attack Concluded ‘the Military’s Medical System Failed Them.’” U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined 12 members of Congress […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Investigate Reports That DoD Failed To Provide Sufficient Care For Service Members Injured In Iran Strike appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

The letter follows an admission from the Trump Admin that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was “based solely” on politics WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, joined U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, in two letters raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest surrounding the Trump Administration’s deals with more than a dozen critical mining companies with ties to […]

The letter follows an admission from the Trump administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was “based solely” on politics Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and 35 of their colleagues in demanding that the […]

As El Paso families continue to face rising utility bills and extreme temperatures, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) is renewing her call for Congress to advance a package of legislation that would strengthen utility oversight, expand energy assistance, and lower costs by accelerating access to affordable, reliable clean energy. Congresswoman Escobar supports three bills aimed at addressing the energy affordability crisis from multiple angles: the Lowering Utility Bills Act, led by Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35); the Heating and Cooling Relief Act, led by Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (A

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), and Dave Joyce (R-OH-14) urged the Trump Administration to lift the stop-work order and end the administrative review on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam complex. The critical project is designed to prevent invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes and devastating the region’s $11 billion fishing and recreation industry, and work was abruptly halted on July 24, 2026, putting Great Lakes ecosystems and the regional economy at severe risk. The lawmakers are calling for the release of federal funds to t

In Letter, Lawmakers Call on Postmaster General to Honor Commitment Made to Residents, Slam Agency’s Bureaucratic Failures WHEATFIELD, NY - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner demanding that the United States Postal Service (USPS) immediately reinstate its previous implementation of curbside mail delivery to the residents of the Whistling Straits subdivision in the Town of Wheatfield, New York. After years of advocacy by residents and elected officials, local USPS leadership informed these families that curbside deliv

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “The President’s cruel immigration agenda has angered many of my constituents and struck fear in families around the region. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has been at the top of this agenda. I came to the Ferndale ICE holding facility today to get answers about this facility for my community. “Where I was not able to get complete answers, I will be sending a follow-up oversight letter. I expect to get additional details about ICE’s recent policy changes for this kind of facility and Homeland Secu