Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) led the Colorado Democratic delegation in demanding answers from President Donald Trump about his Administration’s plan to lower gasoline prices. Recent reports show Colorado is now one of the ten most expensive gasoline markets in the nation, with prices surpassing $4.76 per gallon — more than 60 percent higher than before the conflict and the highest increase in six decades.    Analysts warn prices could continue rising throughout the summer travel season, further straining family budgets already stretched by the rising c

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and John Moolenaar (R-MI-02), Chairman of the Select Committee on China, introduced the Biotech Investment National Security Act (BINSA). This legislation would ensure American investment in adversary biotechnology is subject to the review requirements of the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act. This would apply to biotechnology, including pharmaceutical development, biologics manufacturing, and clinical research and development. “Biotechnology will shape the future of medicine, agriculture, manufacturing, and national s

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 3 transferring roughly 8,000 career federal positions into the newly created Schedule Policy/Career classification. The move makes it easier for the Trump administration to fire employees in policy-making positions who are not carrying out their job duties effectively. The order follows a final rule published by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in February that officially established Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service. “This is very much about accountability,” OPM Director Scott Kupor told reporters during a press bri

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for a resolution to direct President Trump to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly makes a declaration of war or authorizes use of military force against Iran (H.Con.Res. 86). “The United States Constitution states clearly that Congress has the sole authority and solemn responsibility to declare war.  It is a foundational principle of American democracy, designed to ensure that the American people have a say in decisions of war and peace through their elected representat

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) demanded answers from Secretary of State Marco Rubio over mounting evidence that Trump administration officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are personally profiting from foreign business dealings with the very governments they are tasked to negotiate with on behalf of the United States. Stanton highlighted that UAE royal and National Security Advisor, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, purchased a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial — a cryptocurrency firm co-founded by Witkoff, President Trump, and his sons — for

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Postal Data Privacy Act, legislation that requires law enforcement to obtain a court order to legally access certain postal information through the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). Current law states that law enforcement agencies can request a “mail cover” investigation from USPIS without a stated reason, and if approved, postal workers can record information on the exterior of letters and parcels before delivery and provide it to the requesting law enforcement agency. This information ca

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), founder and co-chair of the Federal Workforce Caucus, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s latest action targeting the merit-based civil service. "Today's action is another assault on the merit-based civil service. President Trump is taking another step toward purging experienced, nonpartisan public servants and replacing them with political loyalists, while weakening protections for employees who expose waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct. The federal workforce serves the American peop

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Accountability Act of 2026 today, requiring DHS to notify Congress within 72 hours of any serious bodily injury or death involving individuals in federal custody or caused by the actions of DHS personnel such as agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. The bill also requires an independent and thorough investigation into each incident and for a report to be shared with Congress. The legi

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the Trump administration’s latest illegal tariffs scheme: “This latest move from the administration is nothing more than a sham effort to reimpose Trump’s illegal tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down. Trump made clear after the ruling that he would try to find new authorities to continue his damaging trade agenda. This is not a thoughtful investigation into forced labor. It’s Trump’s latest attempt to act like a king and go around Congress to get his way. Families and small businesses will ultimately pay the

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Gomez breaks down the Iran War Powers Resolution and what it means moving forward:  Watch full video here

Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced legislation to expand opportunities for veterans to gain long-term, good-paying manufacturing jobs by boosting training options for service members transitioning from military to civilian life. The Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act would invest $50 million into creating veteran manufacturing pilot programs that will offer targeted training and apprenticeships from employers and labor-management organizations. According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 296,000 veteran

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following House passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution, Rep. Gomez released the following statement:  “This was the fourth time I voted to end Trump’s reckless war in Iran, and today, after months of delays, procedural roadblocks, and even an attempt by Republicans to cancel the vote altogether, the American people’s representatives passed this resolution and made their position undeniable: Trump must end this war.   “Trump blew past the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, then tried to tell the American people this war was suddenly ‘over’ while U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 215–208 to pass a War Powers Resolution directing the President to end U.S. military involvement in Iran without explicit authorization from Congress. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of the administration.  “When I introduced a War Powers Resolution in April, it was because Congress cannot continue to sit on the sidelines while our country is dragged into an unauthorized war. Today’s vote is a long-overdue

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) reintroduced the Defective Firearms Protection Act, a bill that would address safety defects in firearms similarly to any other consumer product by issuing safety warnings and recalls if necessary. Currently, firearms are excluded from the definition of a consumer product, which prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)from addressing safety issues in firearms. The timing of the bill coincides with Gun Violence Prevention Month.  “Every product sold in America, except guns, is subject to federal health and safety regulations. This me

Birmingham, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her office will host a series of Mobile Office Hours throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District during the month of June 2026. These events are designed to bring constituent services directly into local communities, offering residents the opportunity to meet with congressional staff and receive assistance with federal programs and services. “Our team is excited to continue assisting constituents and meeting Alabamians where they are,” said Rep. Sewell. “If you need help navigating federal programs and services, we hope

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, June 2, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Commission on AI, and Ranking Member of the National Security Agency & Cyber Subcommittee on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: “While today’s White House Executive Order represents a step in the right direction toward protecting America […] The post STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on White House AI Executive Order appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Leader Jeffries on priorities for House Democrats: “We have made clear from the very beginning as House Democrats that we needed to do two things at the same period of time. One, push back against the extremism, which very early on in the Trump administration, it was clear, Republicans and the administration were gonna try to […]

LEADER JEFFRIES: House Democrats remain focused on making life more affordable for the American people. Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Costs haven’t gone down in the United States of America. Costs have gone up. The affordability crisis is real. It is not a hoax. And far too many people across this country, millions of […]

Senators Express Concerns Over Negative Impacts On International Tourism Into the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) in a letter demanding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the […] The post Rosen Leads Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Reverse Rule Authorizing Social Media Review for Tourists appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

BARTLETT – Facing closure under the Trump Administration, more than 50 forest experts and supporters of the Bartlett Experimental Forest met here with Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, D-NH, on Monday to begin to work on a plan to save it and all the information developed over almost 100 years. While Democratic U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and […] The post InDepth NH: Forest Experts Meet With Goodlander Hoping To Save Imperiled Bartlett Experimental Forest appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Welch: “I urge you to take into account the impact locally, not just the impact financially: to save a dollar, you may lose a forest.”  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, today pressed Tom Schultz, Chief of the Forest Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), about how the U.S. Forest […]

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full questioning*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on the FY27 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, pressed Secretary Markwayne Mullin on the conduct of ICE and Border Patrol, Republicans’ refusal to enact reforms […] The post Senator Murray Presses Mullin on Urgent Need for ICE, Border Patrol Reforms & Admin’s Claims About Policy Changes appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Kelly: “Let’s call this what it is: this is corruption in broad daylight.”  In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) held a press conference to announce the introduction of the Drain the Slush Fund Act, new legislation that would effectively shutter Donald Trump’s so-called “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and prevent taxpayer dollars from being paid to […] The post ICYMI: Kelly, Schiff, Slotkin Hold Press Conference on Legislation to Permanently Shut Down Trump’s DOJ Slush Fund  appeared first on Senator Mark Kelly.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)… The post CLARKE REINTRODUCES HISTORIC BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO BOOST MENOPAUSE RESEARCH, EXPAND TRAINING AND AWARENESS AROUND MENOPAUSE appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

Senators Direct Commerce Secretary to Explain Department’s Involvement with USPS and Elections, and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined his Senate Democratic colleagues to demand U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick oppose the Department’s involvement in President Trump’s illegal executive order (EO) attacking vote-by-mail and interfering with the […] The post Merkley, Senate Colleagues Call to Halt Implementation of Trump’s Illegal Executive Order to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire joined fellow lawmakers in filing a legal brief Thursday in federal court to stop President Trump’s unlawful demolition and reconstruction of the White House East Wing and his proposal to build a massive ballroom in its place — a project with an estimated price tag of up to $400 million.  […] The post Congresswoman Goodlander Joins the Legal Fight to Stop Trump’s $400 Million Ballroom Vanity Project  appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with 19 of her Senate colleagues, raised concerns about the Trump administration’s plan to reorganize the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).     The administration is forcing 200 FSIS employees – two-thirds of its D.C.-area staff – to relocate to Iowa, Georgia, or […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Food Safety Amid Trump Administration Restructure Of Inspection Agency appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Senators Schiff, Kelly, and Slotkin held a press conference to announce the legislation. The livestream can be viewed here. Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act, new legislation that would shutter President Donald Trump’s so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund and prevent […]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), member of the Committee on Finance, is encouraging the Treasury Department to better understand and develop rules surrounding agentic artificial intelligence usage across the financial services sector. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Sen. Warner wrote, “I write to encourage Treasury to convene a […]

“What I’m hoping to get out of today’s hearing is a bipartisan path forward to better support our coastal communities and improve our national and economic security.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and […]

MALDEN, MA – Yesterday, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined state and local leaders to celebrate $1.5 million in federal investments that she secured to make life safer and easier for working families in MA-5. In Wellesley, she joined with local leaders to celebrate $500,000 in federal funding she brought home to improve the area’s […]

Watch the Full Exchange HERE WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) slammed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his absence from the negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. In April, while Secretary Rubio was watching fights with President Donald Trump in Miami, Vice President JD Vance was in Pakistan failing to negotiate a […] The post Rosen Slams Secretary Rubio for Not Being Present At the High Stakes Iran Negotiations appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

June 2, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – As reported by Reuters, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy trucks. The 12% excise tax on heavy trucks is the highest excise tax levied on any product in the country. By adding as much as $15,000 […]

Bill Would Prohibit the Use of AI to Target or Launch Nuclear Weapons, Conduct Mass Domestic Surveillance, or Develop Offensive Fully Autonomous Weapons Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee, introduced new legislation that would set strict boundaries for the military’s use of artificial […] The post Gillibrand Introduces Groundbreaking New Bill To Regulate The Pentagon’s Use Of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today renewed his call to bring down utility costs for working families after hearing from more than 800 Virginians through a district-wide survey who say they are feeling the effects of rising utility bills. The survey invited constituents to share their personal experiences with rising utility bills and the impact on their households.  “As utility bills continue to rise, too many Virginians are being forced to choose […]