Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) voted against House Republicans’ Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill that cuts nutrition assistance programs that millions of families, children, and seniors rely on while reducing investments in rural communities.   Rep. Pettersen offered an amendment highlighting the $200 million House Republicans cut from WIC which ensures pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young children continue receiving the full benefits they rely on to put healthy food on the table. R

Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke during the House Appropriations Committee mark up of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill, and the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Bill. In her remarks, she spoke on two amendments. The first amendment was provided by Rep. Escobar to prohibit the use of federal funds to implement a policy proposed by President Trump that would clear the way for construction to begin on data centers without local input. This amendment was rejected by Republicans

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Ukraine Support Act, H.R. 2913, to authorize security assistance and economic investments for Ukraine and to impose new financial sanctions and export restrictions on Russia until it ceases its war against Ukraine. "For years, the Ukrainian people have demonstrated remarkable courage and perseverance in their fight for democracy and the preservation of their sovereignty,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “They deserve our full support—and that is why I voted for the Ukraine Support Act.  It is critical that we hold Russia account

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Funding Bill that Cuts WIC and International Food Aid, Attacks the LGBTQ Community “Instead of strengthening programs that help our farmers sell their products and help families keep food on the table, Republicans are cutting these programs to fund tax goodies for billionaires.  The FY 2026 funding bill would also cut WIC and deny children and families full access to the fresh produce benefit. Earlier this year, I led a letter that over 100 of my House colleagues joined, urging full funding and how WIC, so it can better meet the nutritional and developmenta

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23), members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released a discussion draft of the Great American AI Act, bipartisan legislation to create a federal framework for how the United States governs artificial intelligence. The discussion draft was released with Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), Scott Franklin (R-FL-18), Scott Peters (D-CA-50), and Erin Houchin (R-IN-09). “The threats AI poses to our national security, our safety, and our workforce are here and growing by the day. This bipartisan fra

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement after the House passed a War Powers Resolution: "Last night, the House passed a War Powers Resolution to rein in Donald Trump’s illegal war against Iran. This resolution directs the President to end military actions against Iran unless Congress authorizes it. I was proud to vote in favor of this resolution because I know how detrimental this poorly conceived and executed war has been for the American people. We are facing a cost of living crisis in the United States, and instead of working to l

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02)’s bill to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission for seven years passed the House of Representatives on a 374-49 vote. “The Commission’s bottom-up approach has ensured that local communities have the resources and expertise they need to keep marine habitats healthy and recover endangered and threatened species, including Southern Resident Killer Whales and salmon,” said Rep. Larsen, who serves as the top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “This bill provides the necessary funding so that the Commission can c

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Lebanon War Powers Resolution:  "I just voted to help ensure the U.S. doesn’t get involved in the conflict in Lebanon and to protect our troops from being drawn into another war in the Middle East. "Let me be clear: Hezbollah is a terrorist organization, and nothing in this vote prevents the United States from defending itself or protecting our troops from terrorist threats. "But the last thing working families need is another open-ended war that the U.S. has no part in. "C

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on why he authorized Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff to have access to a sensitive payment system that sends out money on behalf of the entire federal government. This system contains the personal information and financial data of millions of Americans. Secretary Bessent personally granted the DOGE team access to the system. This has been called “the biggest breach of US government data” ever known. Here is a link to the video, and below is the transcript: DelBene: One of President Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement after House Democrats forced the passage of a War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless authorized by Congress. The vote passed 215-208. This was the fifth time the House has voted to end the hostilities in Iran. “For months, the President has violated the Constitution by engaging in conflict with Iran. This unnecessary war has caused the loss of American troops, soaring energy costs and supply chain disruptions, and increased concern about domestic sec

Kennedy Demands Accountability After DHS Released Blind, Disabled Refugee Into Freezing Buffalo Winter; Secures Verbal Confirmation of Investigation From Mullin WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin for answers regarding the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a Buffalo refugee whose death was ruled a homicide after DHS agents released him at a closed coffee shop in below-freezing temperatures earlier this year. Kennedy questioned Secretary Mullin directly abou

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today released the following statement after voting in favor of a War Powers Resolution to cease U.S. involvement in Netanyahu’s deadly war in Lebanon.  “Americans don’t want their taxpayer dollars to fuel Netanyahu’s attacks in Lebanon that have killed hundreds of civilians and displaced over a million people, just as they do not want to fund Trump’s war of choice in Iran. Both Netanyahu and Trump have continued to double down on chaos and conflict, leaving the American people to foot the bill at a time when they can’t even afford

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Last Word, where he made clear that Donald Trump and sycophantic Republicans failed the American people with their reckless and unpopular war of choice, which is why Democrats successfully passed a War Powers Resolution to hold them accountable and remain committed to driving down […]