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More than 19,400 children face hunger in Vermont SHELBURNE, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, delivered remarks Monday at the School Nutrition Association of Vermont’s 2026 “Seeds of Change: Growing Vermont’s Future” conference. At the event, Senator Welch discussed his bipartisan efforts to protect and expand access to nutrition and farm to school […]

BELLEVILLE, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) convened a roundtable to hear from local stakeholders about their ideas and vision to make gasoline and utilities more affordable, with a specific eye toward economic development, job growth, and solutions that can provide immediate relief to working families. After the event, the group – which included representatives from […] The post METRO EAST: Budzinski and Levin Host Gas and Utilities Affordability Working Group, Outline Vision for Lowering Costs appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced it will take aggressive executive action to stop a copper-sulfide mine within the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA): “Minnesotans strongly support protecting the Boundary Waters. We […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on Minnesota State Government’s Executive Actions to Prevent Copper-Nickel Mining in the Watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness appeared first

Full video of Members’ remarks following their visit can be found HERE. LUMPKIN, G.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, along with Congressmembers Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Nikema… The post Jayapal, Johnson, Williams, Foushee, Ross Conduct Oversight at Stewart Detention Center appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

INSTITUTE, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice visited West Virginia State University to meet with students and deliver remarks on the HBCU Arts Act. “Let me tell you something: You don’t have to convince me that the arts matter. I’ve been fighting for our arts, culture, and history since the early days of my term as Governor. West […]

Dearborn, Mich. – U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement in support of the Muslim community in Dearborn, Michigan, which is being targeted by Islamophobic white supremacists and Christian nationalists: “Islamophobic racists are yet again marching in Dearborn to terrorize a whole faith community. Dearborn is a beautifully diverse place, home to a vibrant, loving […] The post Rep. Tlaib responds to targeting of Michigan Muslim families appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced $150,000 in federal funds for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to create and restore pollinator habitats along Oregon highways.The funding, which is the maximum award under the Federal Highway Administration’s Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Program (also known as the Roadside […] The post Merkley, Wyden Secure Federal Funding to Expand Pollinator Habitat Along Oregon Highways appeared first on Merkley.

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Representative Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) led 88 colleagues in demanding President Donald Trump rescind his executive order that directs federal health agencies to overhaul longstanding childhood vaccine recommendations and encourages states to reconsider school immunization requirements. Trump’s anti-science executive order creates […] The post Bennet, Schumer, Schrier, 88 Colleagues Demand Rescission of Trump’s Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Executive Order appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael

TUSCON – Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly applauded a $32 million grant awarded to Tucson International Airport by the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to continue construction of the airport’s Airfield Safety Enhancement Program, which will add a second full-length runway to the airport. This phase will shift the existing runway to bring the airport into compliance with current safety standards. […]

 WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department […]

HORACE, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today outlined a two-part plan he has worked to advance to help protect farmers who may be impacted by the operation of the Fargo-Moorhead region’s […]

“Ohioans at GE Aerospace are doing cutting-edge work right here at home that is essential to the defense and security of our country.” CINCINNATI – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey and GE Aerospace leadership at the company’s Cincinnati headquarters to highlight GE Aerospace’s work developing […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) raised the alarm over a recent report that Meta ran advertisements across its platforms that featured child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual intimate images (NCII). In a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Sen. Warner pressed Meta on advertisements that have run and likely continue to run […]

In the wake of the devastating flooding in Perry, Muskingum, and Morgan counties, my priority is making sure residents, families, and businesses have the information and resources they need to recover. I have been on the ground throughout the rescue, cleanup, and recovery efforts and remain in constant communication with local officials, the Ohio National Guard, the Governor’s Office, emergency management agencies, first responders, and those coordinating the response. Like so many others, I continue sending food and other much-needed items to first responders and evacuees, in coordination wit

WASHINGTON—Today, Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Raking Member of the Congressional-Commission on China, Ro Khanna, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and six other House Members sent a letter to President Trump expressing serious concern about his decision to allow an Executive Order to lapse. The decision resulted in sanctions relief for Chinese and Hong Kong officials complicit in Beijing’s dismantling of Hong Kong’s

Rep. Don Beyer today issued the following statement on recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) encounters in Northern Virginia: “The injuries to Jose Mejia Hernandez and his account of how he received them are extremely disturbing, and I am seeking further details about what happened to him in Arlington. It essential to establish the facts in this case, and, if this is another instance of unjustified violence by ICE agents, to hold them accountable. “My office has received reports of several other ICE encounters in Northern Virginia in the past 10 days that featured unjustified violen

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday joined Reps. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Dwight Evans (PA-03) in introducing the new Oversight Access Act of 2026. This bill would allow for Representatives to bring one member of their staff inside Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities when conducting oversight, without prior notice. This would allow for additional translation services and more capacity to conduct oversight. Under a current Trump Administration rule, Members of Congress can enter the facility unannounc

U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) joined the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles to prepare and distribute meals to seniors at the Koreatown Senior & Community Center, highlighting the importance of community programs that help older Angelenos access nutritious food and stay connected to their neighbors. He also toured the Koreatown Senior & Community Center and spoke directly with seniors about the issues affecting them and their families. “Our seniors spent their lives working, raising families, and building the communities we call home. They deserve to know that their community will be t

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced $4,609,282.00 in new federal funding for the San Luis Obispo County Airport for a range of infrastructure upgrades. Specifically, the funding will go towards modernizing Runway 11/29’s safety system, upgrading Taxiway A, and creating a plan to identify wildlife around the airport and assess how to protect aircraft from potential wildlife hazards, such as bird strikes. “As SLO County continues to welcome more visitors each year, it’s essential that we invest in ou

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered the keynote address to the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce as part of its Pancakes & Politics speaker series. During his keynote, Gomez pointed to Los Angeles’ role as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make lasting investments in the region’s future. “Los Angeles has a unique opportunity to show the world what the future can look like.” said Gomez. “The World Cup just put us on the global stage. The Olympics and Paralympics are next. B

LOUISVILLE, Colo., August 18, 2026 — Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, is celebrating the grand opening of the Colorado Quantum Innovation Center (CQIC), its new facility in Louisville, Colorado at 1315 W. Century Drive. The grand opening coincides with growing recognition of the Boulder–Louisville–Broomfield corridor as “America’s Quantum Peak,” recognizing the region’s concentration of quantum research, talent, and industry. “Colorado is leading America’s quantum future, and Infleqtion’s new Quantum Innovatio

The 18th annual Early Childhood Legislative Symposium welcomed professionals from across Colorado and the nation on Thursday when they gathered at the Steeple Event Center in Canon City. Dorothy Day, director of the local ECHO & Family Center Early Childhood Council, welcomed the numerous attendees with a friendly reminder that they were all there for a single purpose: making the world better for young children and families. She detailed that ECHO supports comprehensive screening for young children, facilitates quality learning environments, provides parenting classes, and much more. However,

For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 18, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ISIDORE “I.G.” GRILES, JR. U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today released the following statement on the passing of Isidore "I.G." Griles, Jr.: "I was saddened to learn of the passing Mr. Griles. He was a son of Frederiksted who carried our town with him in everything he did. His life was one spent close to family, close to community, and close to the music that shaped him. Mr. Griles always had a pleasant word to

RAYMORE, MO—Congressman Mark Alford today announced that the U.S. Army has confirmed there are no plans to relocate Basic Combat Training from Fort Leonard Wood. After hearing concerns about the future of Fort Leonard Wood’s Basic Combat Training mission, Alford went directly to Army leadership to get answers and make sure Missouri’s voice was heard. In a response to Alford’s June 26 letter, the Department of the Army made its position clear: “The Army has no plans to relocate the Basic Combat Training from Fort Leonard Wood.” The Army also confirmed that it expanded Basic Combat Training capa

MISHAWAKA, IN – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) announced that he will host a Service Academy Night on September 9, 2026 for perspective Service Academy nominees. Service Academy Night will take place on September 9, 2026, beginning at 5:30pm EST at Penn High School, located at 56100 Bittersweet Road in Mishawaka. At Service Academy Night, […] The post Yakym Announces Service Academy Night on September 9 appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

USS Lincoln’s deployment has now stretched over 250 days, with over 200 days without a port call WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) demanded accountability from Secretary Pete Hegseth over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The effort comes after reports of food and water shortages, plumbing issues, and mental health emergencies, including multiple reported attempts by sailors to go overboard. “We write regarding the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and mounting […] The post Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Po

Report Shows More Than 62% Of Religiously-Motivated Hate Crimes In 2025 Targeted Jewish Americans WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, released the following statement in response to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 2025 Hate Crimes […] The post Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism Statement on 2025 FBI Hate Crimes Report appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and 26 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in demanding that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse the Department’s destructive cancelations of lifesaving health research grants administered by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality […] The post Slotkin, Joins Colleagues in Demanding RFK Jr. Reverse Cancelations of Lifesaving Research Grants for Michiganders appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Murray authored and passed new language into law to make Washington state eligible for rural ferry grants for the first time ever Murray leads efforts to fund federal support for urban and rural ferry funding streams Murray has supported both the Passenger Ferry Grant Program and Rural Ferry Grant Program since both were established Washington, […] The post Senator Murray Secures Nearly $30 Million for Ferries in WA; Murray Made WA Ferries Eligible for Rural Ferry Grants for First Time Ever appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

BIDDEFORD, Maine — Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark and other high-ranking Democrats held a hearing in Maine on Monday about the killing of a man by an Immigration and Customs Enforcementofficer last month, raising questions about the agency’s actions and the information it used during the operation. Federal investigators said ICE officers opened fire when Johan […]

Federal funding will support safety improvements, extend pedestrian crossings, and implement other infrastructure upgrades across the rail route to ensure pedestrian safety Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner route will receive over $150 million in federal grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administrations (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP) program.&

Federal funding will support safety improvements, extend pedestrian crossings, and other infrastructure upgrades across the rail route to ensure pedestrian safety Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Gold Runner route will receive over $42 million in grant funding from the Federal Rail Administrations (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP) program. This Department of Transportation […]

Following the Release of Robert Gilman After 1666 Days, Senators Fight for Five Others Who Remain in Captivity Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 14 Senate Democratic colleagues on a letter urging the Trump administration to escalate […] The post Bennet, Schumer, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Escalate Efforts to Rescue U.S. Nationals Detained in Russia appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is investing $15,091,037 in 20 wood innovations projects in Oregon that support active management of national forests and grasslands, promote wood and energy infrastructure by increasing manufacturing capacity and operational efficiencies, and support rural economic prosperity and […] The post Merkley, Wyden Announce More Than $15 Million in Federal Grants to Support Oregon Wood Product Industry, Rural Economies, Jobs appeared first on Merkley.

***LETTER HERE*** Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA),Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined all thirteen members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) minority and the Democratic leader of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers about deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham […] The post Murray, Senate Democrats Demand Accountability from Hegseth After Reports of Crisis Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.