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WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined his colleagues in reintroducing the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, legislation that would improve wages and working conditions for airport service workers. The legislation would also support working families and help stabilize the air travel industry as airlines pocket record profits while airport service workers remain stuck at minimum wage. […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is demanding answers from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on conflicts of interest Blanche has with his close family connection to a major firearm parts manufacturer. Schiff, who today will be part of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearing for Blanche to serve as Attorney General of […]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), along with Reps. James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) sent a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) requesting a 30-day extension to the public comment period for BOEM’s Request for Information and Interest (RFI) on potential leasing offshore Virginia for mineral extraction. In a letter sent to BOEM Supervisory Oceanographer Geoffrey Wikel, the lawmakers wrote, “We write regarding the Bureau of

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement on the amendment that would halt certain U.S. funding to Israel to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act: “Today, I will vote YES on the Massie amendment that addresses U.S. military aid to Israel. “Existing U.S. law prohibits military aid from being provided to entities found to be implicated in gross human rights violations. I believe the Netanyahu government met this standard with their horrific conduct in Gaza. Since then, Israel has sought to further entangle th

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) are leading a congressional effort demanding answers from President Trump over the implementation of Schedule Policy/Career (Schedule P/C), a sweeping policy that strips civil service protections from thousands of career federal employees and could reshape the federal workforce around political loyalty instead of merit. In a letter to President Trump, Walkinshaw, Kaine, and their colleagues call on the Administration to disclose the full scope of Schedule P/C, explain how employees were selected for reclassif

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to a joint, 84 page report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on the conditions at Camp East Montana: “The joint report published by Human Rights Watch and the ACLU on conditions at Camp East Montana only further confirms what I have been sounding alarms about since the facility opened in August 2025. “In my nearly ten oversight visits to Camp East Montana, I have witnessed firsthand the dysfunction, neglect and incompetence of very highly paid contractors. Detainee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Judy Chu (CA-28), Summer Lee (PA-12) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the public disclosure of the White House’s prescription drug pricing agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and subject those agreements to independent review to determine whether they are actually lowering costs for patients and taxpayers. “Floridians and Americans deserve lower drug costs,” said Rep. Castor. “No one should have to choose between putting food on the table and paying for their

Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced the Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act, legislation requiring the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a model under which blood transfusions furnished to an individual receiving hospice care are paid separately from the hospice all-inclusive per diem payment under Medicare. “Patients at the end of life should never have to choose between the comfort of hospice care and the treatments that help them live with dignity. This bill removes financial barriers so more patients can access t

I voted YES on Rep. Massie's amendment to block U.S. military aid to Israel. This was a difficult vote, and there are no perfect options. The amendment as written is ill-defined and not likely to become law. But after years of devastating civilian suffering across the region and with no credible path to peace, I believe the status quo with Prime Minister Netanyahu is no longer tenable. The United States should not provide military assistance as a blank check. Our security partnerships are strongest when they are grounded in accountability, American interests, and our shared values. This vote i

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "I will not support sending $3.3 billion to a Netanyahu government that has ignored our laws, interests, and values under both the Biden and Trump administrations. Israel's operations in Gaza and Lebanon have resulted in staggering civilian casualties, widespread destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and other essential infrastructure, and an unbearable humanitarian cost, and the surge in state-backed settler violence in the West Bank becomes more alarming by the day. "The Israeli and Palestinian people deserve to liv

Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), released the following statement after voting against House Republicans' Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill. "This bill should have been our moment to strengthen America and show the world that American leadership still matters. Done right, it would have made our nation safer, stronger, and more secure—at home and abroad. Instead, it falls painfully short," said R

WASHINGTON—Today, 25 Members of Congress, including Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) and led by Congressman Jim McGovern, Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement in advance of voting yes on Amendment #8, which would halt certain U.S. funding to Israel, to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act: “As Members of Congress, it is our duty to ensure that our constituents’ hard-earned money is used in a way that advances America’s interests and values. For this r

Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) requested the Trump Administration release delayed funding that supports critical efforts to stop the spread of invasive species across the Great Lakes. “These funds, which were supposed to be obligated by July 1, 2026, have not been released. These dollars are critical for the State of Michigan and the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) in their fight to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species,” said Congresswoman Dingell. In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Congresswoman Dingell asked for the immediate release of delayed Great La

WASHINGTON — Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Jason Crow (D-CO), Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Joe Neguse (D-CO) released the following statement after voting in favor of Congressman Massie’s amendment to the Republican budget: “Today we voted against additional taxpayer-funded military aid being given to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government. “We support Israel’s right to exist and defend itself. We believe that both Israelis and Palestinians have the right to safety, security, and self-determination. “We should not be giving military aid to any country that does not comply with our own

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Massie Amendment “Today, I voted in favor of the Massie Amendment to the FY 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, which would impose a one-year moratorium on funding to Israel. This vote represents a continuation of my commitment to the pursuit of peace between the Israeli and Palestinian people. It is my belief that a shift in tactics is now necessary because of my growing frustration with the right-wing government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and its conduct throughout the region. Successive U.S. Ad

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement: “The American relationship with Israel must change for the good of both the Israeli and Palestinian people. We must find a path towards peace, and that requires thoughtful discussions and vetted policy. This poorly drafted and overly broad amendment does not just cut military aid to Israel. It also eliminates vital humanitarian assistance, halts funding that supports refugee resettlement, prevents the rebuilding of Gaza, disrupts U.S. diplomatic efforts, and weakens our ability to fight terrorist groups like Hamas and

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Military Personnel Subcommittee, joined congressional colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the June 16th death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel. Airman McDaniel died during the influenza outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas following the Department of Defense’s April 2026 decision to make the annual influenza vaccine voluntary for servicemembers. Congresswoman Houlahan was joined by Reps. Hillary Scholten

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement announcing his intent to vote for an amendment offered by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to H.R. 8595, the FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act that would cut U.S. assistance to Israel, primarily through reducing Foreign Military Financing (FMF) to Israel by $3.3 billion: “It is past time for our nation to fundamentally reevaluate its security relationship with the state of Israel. “A military response to the heinous October 7th attacks was justifiable, but Israel’s ongoing campaigns ac

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) released a joint statement after the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, their legislation to reform and modernize prior authorization for seniors on Medicare Advantage, unanimously passed the Ways & Means Committee. The bill, which has a bipartisan supermajority of nearly 300 House co-sponsors, now advances to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. “We are incredibly pleased to see the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act advance out of our committee and move to the full U.S. House of Repr

Today, U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-Va.), Kim Schrier (D-Wash), and Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) announced their reintroduction of the Saving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act – bipartisan, bicameral legislation to address the alarming rate of medical diagnostic error in our country. U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The lawmakers’ legislation aims to prevent and mitigate the devastating impacts these errors can have, including misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, permanent disa

WASHINGTON—Today, 27 Members of Congress, led by Congressman Jim McGovern, Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement in advance of voting yes on Amendment #8, which would halt certain U.S. funding to Israel, to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act: “As Members of Congress, it is our duty to ensure that our constituents’ hard-earned money is used in a way that advances America’s interests and values. For this reason, we do not support providing an additional $

Washington, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement. "The FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act is legislation that should fund U.S. humanitarian, diplomatic, and democracy programs globally, including peacekeeping missions, cultural exchanges, civil society organizations, and efforts to address the root causes of conflict. Unfortunately, the partisan Republican proposal failed to do that and I voted no. The Massie amendment would have eliminated $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing for Israel and ba

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement regarding House consideration of H.R. 8595: “Today the House voted on H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation will weaken diplomatic and development capacities critical to national security and further isolate America on the global stage. Among other devastating cuts, it slashes $1.1 billion from international organizations—a blatant attempt to undermine American diplomacy around the world, as well as efforts

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I voted “no” on a Republican amendment that would have prohibited any diplomatic, humanitarian, development or security funding related to Israel. I support Israel’s right to exist and to defend itself. The amendment would have stopped critical U.S. efforts in the region to distribute humanitarian aid, resettle refugees, support security collaboration with Palestinians and promote peace. “I continue to support humanitarian aid to Palestinians, a ceasefire, reconstruction in Gaza and a two-state solution where Israel a

WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Leger Fernandez voted for an amendment to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Act (H.R. 8595) introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to prohibit funds appropriated by the Act from being used for Israel’s offensive weapons and activities. “Peace cannot be built with more bombs. Congress has a responsibility to make sure American taxpayer dollars reflect American laws, American values, and our commitment to human rights. When they do not, we have a duty to change course. I voted for the amendment because the Un

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following his “yes” vote on the Massie Amendment to H.R. 8595. “Today, I voted yes on Representative Massie’s amendment to not give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration funding for more offensive weapons. While I do not agree with the entirety of the amendment, including its potential impacts to humanitarian funding, I cast a yes vote in recognition that we cannot continue to provide Netanyahu a blank check. I remain deeply opposed to how Netanyahu has conducted this war. His administration's strategy has f

Federal lawmakers: Oregon team of nearly 100 partners awarded NSF Regional Innovation Engine Award that sets up receiving up to $160 million to grow Oregon semiconductor industry Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senate and House members welcomed today’s announcement that Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST), an Oregon consortium including nearly 100 partners from across […] The post Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State’s Semiconductor Industry appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet welcomed $5.8 million in Department of Energy (DOE) grants for the Weatherization Assistance Program. In May, Bennet joined Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Susan Collins (R-M.E.), and 17 of their Senate colleagues in a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright requesting that there be no delay in this […] The post Bennet Welcomes $5.8 Million to Colorado for Weatherization Assistance appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full questioning*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee hearing on the FY27 budget request for the United States Supreme Court—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned Associate Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett on the Court’s security funding […] The post At Hearing with Justices Kagan and Barrett, Murray Presses Need for an Enforceable Code of Conduct and Transparency from SCOTUS appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Leading Democrats on Trade Policy Warn Russian Sanctions Bill Could Lead to Higher Prices and Unchecked New Tariffs Paid by American Families WASHINGTON, DC—House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) announced their opposition to granting Donald Trump massive new tariff authority as […]

***VIDEO HERE of Senator Murray speaking on Senate floor following passage of the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022*** Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement celebrating the House of Representatives passing her bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, to officially “lock the clock”, end the twice-yearly time change and make Daylight Saving Time the […] The post Murray Calls on Thune to Hold Floor Vote on Sunshine Protection Act appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on her vote against taking up the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). “Instead of doing anything to help make life more affordable for American families, President Trump launched a reckless and costly war […] The post Senator Murray on Vote Opposing the National Defense Authorization Act appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Watch the full video of the press conference HERE. WASHINGTON, DC — Today, standing alongside Epstein survivors, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D‑NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced legislation designed to safeguard survivors… The post Jayapal, Booker Introduce REDACT Act to Protect Epstein Survivors and Strengthen Accountability for DOJ Privacy Violations appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.