Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), and Representative Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) reintroduced the bipartisan Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act to remove barriers to higher education for homeless and foster youth and help ensure they can pursue a higher education and get the support they need […] The post Murray, Kamlager-Dove, and Houchin Introduce Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education for Homeless and Foster Youth appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Senator John Hickenlooper and Congressman Joe Neguse in urging the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to work with state and local partners to protect wildlife, migration corridors, and irrigation infrastructure following the NTIA’s plan to fence off the 1,700-acre Table Mountain Field Site north of […] The post Bennet, Hickenlooper, Neguse Urge Coordination Between NTIA and Local Partners To Protect 1,700 Acres of Public Land appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement ahead of voting against the nomination of Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI).  “When the position of the DNI was created by Congress after the 9/11 attacks, the law laid out a simple qualification for the position: that the DNI “shall have extensive national security expertise.” […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Peter Welch (D-VT), members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, are joining 19 of their colleagues in raising strong concerns about the plan to reorganize the Rural Development mission area at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “We write with significant concern regarding the reorganization of the Rural Development mission area […] The post Slotkin, Klobuchar, Welch, Colleagues Raise Concerns About USDA Rural Development Reorganization appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Oregon senators: Nearly two years after Trump’s broken promise of free IVF, the Right to IVF Act aims to protect access to fertility care and lower health care costs. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Senate colleagues today in reintroducing a landmark legislative package designed to establish a nationwide right […] The post Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues in Effort to Guarantee Nationwide Access to IVF appeared first on Merkley.

Over 4,000 Confirmed Cases Of Cyclosporiasis Have Been Reported Nationwide, Including Over 400 Reported In New York So Far This Year Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) pressed the Trump administration on its work to undermine federal monitoring of foodborne illness, specifically surveillance of Cyclospora contamination. Cyclospora is the microscopic parasite behind this summer’s nationwide […] The post Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak, Gillibrand Demands Answers About Trump Administration Gutting Monitoring Of Foodborne Illnesses appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for N

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, alongside U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, led 20 of their Senate colleagues in raising strong concerns about the plan to reorganize the Rural Development (RD) mission area at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In their letter to Deputy Secretary […]

Housing, groceries, gas, electricity, and health care have all become more expensive for Delawareans WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) today highlighted a new report from the congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC) which found that rising prices have cost the average Delaware household more than $3,000 since President Trump took office. The JEC report found […]

Inquiry demands details of involvement of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney currently overseeing the office that issued the subpoenas Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and every other Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee demanded the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) provide information related to the issuing of […]

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) published an op-ed in the Seattle Times pressing the Trump administration to renegotiate the U.S-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. “The President has tried and failed to grow the economy through tariffs,” wrote Rep. Larsen. “What the U.S. economy needs instead are strong, mutually beneficial trade relationships that create jobs and lower prices here at home… Renegotiating USMCA gives the U.S. the opportunity to improve and strengthen the agreement, but when all is said and done, it is critical for economic stability and lower prices that USMCA con

Moore, Ramirez, McGarvey Visit Constituents with Health Concerns at Campbell County Detention Center Newport, Kentucky — Yesterday, Congressmembers Gwen Moore (WI-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) visited Campbell County Detention Center in Kentucky to provide oversight of the facility and conduct a welfare check on three constituents suffering from a lack of medical care. The members heard from Anabell, Ricardo, and Octavio who have experienced inhumane conditions, lack of proper food to manage their well-being, delays in medication, and inadequate medical care. Anabe

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — This week, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced $2,290,288 in community project funding for two stormwater projects designed to cut costs and protect St. Petersburg residents, roadways and property from frequent flooding. St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch, City Council Members Deborah Figgs-Sanders and Brandi Gabbard and community leaders cheered the local investments. Castor secured the investments through federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Community Project Funding (CPF) on behalf of the City of St. Petersburg. The projects will upgrade aging drainage infrastructure i

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) joined U.S. Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31) and 62 colleagues in a letter to House Republican leadership urging stronger support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients commonly referred to as Dreamers. In the letter, the lawmakers ask Republican leaders not to obstruct legislation that protects Dreamers from work authorization lapses and the threat of deportation, including through a permanent, codified legal status. “We write in support of all Dreamers who live and contribute to our districts and to our great nation. Hea

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and members of the House Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) at a press conference with FWD.US and Families Belong Together, following their visit to the Dilley Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center. The oversight visit follows reports of inhumane treatment of children and families at the facility. Congresswoman Fletcher’s press conference remarks as delivered: Thanks so much, Congresswoman Ansari, and I join you in thanks for Congressman Castro and his entire team that have welcomed all of

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed with a rare showing of strong bipartisan support, represents the most sweeping set of federal housing reforms in decades. Colorado’s struggles to improve housing affordability inform many of the federal housing reforms, which should leave the state in a better spot to “connect the dots” and implement the changes coming. “Colorado has always been on the cutting edge. We are so far ahead of other states,” said U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, who made sure some state innovations were included in the 60 provisions in the ROAD Act, short for Renewing

Less than a week after Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduced the Frontier Risk Oversight, National Transparency, Independent Evaluation, and Reporting (FRONTIER) Act, a broad coalition of stakeholders is praising the bipartisan legislation that would establish a federal risk-based framework governing the development and deployment of the most advanced artificial intelligence models. The FRONTIER Act would establish a tiered, risk-based national framework for oversight of the most advanced AI models, requiring the largest developers to publish sa

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum today announced that the city of Redmond has earned a $1.25 million federal infrastructure investment from the Environmental Protection Agency to expand the city’s sustainable wastewater treatment system. “Modern and dependable infrastructure is essential to quality of life in […] The post Wyden, Merkley, Bynum: Redmond Secures $1.25 Million Investment for Water Infrastructure appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review broadcast license renewal applications impartially and without political interference. In a letter to the FCC, the Senators expressed support for the renewal of the broadcast licenses for KABC-TV (Los Angeles), KGO-TV (San Francisco), and KFSN-TV […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and to lower costs, protect access to healthcare and hold the crooks accountable. LEADER JEFFRIES: Life has gotten far too expensive under Donald Trump […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the escalating war in the Middle East. “Rural Vermont is paying for President Trump’s war with […]

Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) joined Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and 27 Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing a resolution ahead of the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to honor the disability community, uplift the impact of the historic legislation, and call for continued commitment to increasing inclusivity and accessibility.   The Resolution recognizes: “The importance of independent living and […]

***LETTER HERE*** Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of Defense Dale R. Marks expressing her concern over recent reports that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is delaying its planned investigations and remediation efforts for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” In […] The post In Letter, Murray Demands Answers from DoD on Delayed PFAS Cleanup at Military Bases, Including Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Yakima Training Center appeared fi

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, legislation from U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, passed the Senate Commerce Committee with unanimous bipartisan support. The legislation will ban Chinese cars from the United States. The legislation is designed to defend the American auto industry against the increasing threat of […] The post WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles Passes Key Senate Committee With Bipartisan Support appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 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 STANDS WITH HAITIAN NEIGHBORS FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF TPS FOR HAITI appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

Above: Gottheimer meets with first responders and public safety leaders from across the Fifth District. PARAMUS, N.J. — On July 24, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a First Responder Roundtable in Paramus with more than seventy fire chiefs, police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, and union leaders from across North Jersey to hear directly about the […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts First Responder Roundtable in Paramus to Hear Directly from North Jersey Police, Fire, and EMS Leaders appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) reintroduced the Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act to expand funding for evidence-based and innovative workforce development programs to ensure that workers have the skills needed to compete in a 21st-century economy.  “As we address a changing economy and the widespread adoption of AI, we must ensure pathways […]

Senators Blunt Rochester, Justice Introduce Bill to Support Farmers Faced with Flood Risks  Companion Legislation was Introduced by Representatives Panetta, Feenstra in the House of Representatives  Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) were joined by Congressmen Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa-04) to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters Act, or the FLOOD Act. This legislation wou

Nearly two years after President Donald Trump promised free IVF for all Americans on the campaign trail, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bicameral group of colleagues to reintroduce the Right to IVF Act, a sweeping legislative package that would make it easier to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technology (ART) […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Renew Push To Establish A Nationwide Right To IVF And Lower IVF Costs For Families appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General to provide Minnesota with the necessary resources and support for postal operations impacted by wildfires. “We have heard from constituents who are concerned about mail delays resulting from the wildfires, and their ability to […] The post Klobuchar, Smith Urge USPS to Protect Mail Service During Wildfires Impacting Northern Minnesota appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

Oregon is one of only 12 states awarded Highly Rural Transportation Grants, supporting veterans in Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that they secured $488,500 in federal funding for key veteran health care programs in rural parts […] The post Wyden, Merkley Secure $488,500 for Key Veteran Health Care Program in Rural Oregon appeared first on Merkley.