Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) led the state’s House Democratic delegation in introducing three bills aimed at reforming the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The bills were first introduced by Senator Michael Bennet in the U.S. Senate and include the Keeping Immigrants and Destinations Safe (KIDS) Act, the Training, Responsibility, Uniforms, and Standards for Transparency (TRUST) Act, and the Oversight, Protection, and Enforcement

Washington D.C. — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing Alabama to use its racially discriminatory congressional map in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections: "Once again, the right-wing Supreme Court has put its blatant partisanship on full display, allowing Alabama Republicans to change the rules in the eleventh hour and use a racist congressional map that federal courts have found—on two separate occasions—intentionally discriminates against Black Alabama voters. This is just the latest in a pattern of outrage

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. John Larson (CT-01), Ranking Member of the House Social Security Subcommittee, are leading 74 House Democrats in demanding answers on the impact of broad Social Security Administration staff reassignments. Earlier this year, SSA reassigned employees from its Disability Adjudication, Financial and Management, Field Office Services, Risk and Quality, Digital Services, and Chief Information Officer units to assist in monitoring its public call-in phone line in an attempt to address high wait times. These staff cuts have resulted

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement after reports that the U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a proposed rule to implement President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting. "Donald Trump's policies have failed and he knows he's on track to lose the midterm elections, so now he's trying to rig the rules. From his war of choice in Iran driving up costs to his broken promise to release the Epstein files, Trump can't defend his record. Now he's trying to make the United States Postal Service part of his scheme to block

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement regarding President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence:  “As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I take seriously the responsibility of overseeing the agencies charged with keeping our country safe.  “At a time when the United States faces serious threats around the world and is engaged in an active war with Iran, I am deeply concerned by President Trump's decision to appoint Bill Pulte, someone with zero experience in

Shah Alam, a Rohingya Refugee with Legal Status, was Released by DHS Agents at a Closed Tim Hortons in the Buffalo Winter Without any Notice to Family Speaking Little to No English, Nearly Blind, and Without Shoes, Shah Alam Suffered for Days While his Family Desperately Tried to Find Him - Death has Been Ruled a Homicide BUFFALO, N.Y. - Standing under an etching of the Constitution and its promise that individuals cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without proper legal procedures, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced the introduction of the DHS Release Transparency Act. The leg

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, today issued the following statement on President Trump’s executive order asking artificial intelligence companies to provide the federal government with early access to models on a voluntary basis: “The risks posed by frontier AI models and their advanced cyber capabilities are real and demand serious attention, but this executive order falls short of providing a credible framework to manage those risks. As it is written, this order continues to allow companies to release powerful models t

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) raised concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to permit Chinese connected vehicles to enter the United States, warning that allowing this poses a serious threat to American national security, driver privacy, and the competitiveness of the domestic auto industry. In January 2025, the previous administration finalized rules ‌effectively barring nearly all Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market, as part of a crackdown on vehicle software and hardware from China. Congresswoman Dingell helped spearhead a bipartisan, bicamer

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and John Joyce (R-PA-13) introduced a resolution recognizing the first week of June as Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Awareness Week. “Hidradenitis Suppurativa affects millions of Americans, causing physical pain and emotional distress,” Congresswoman Dingell said. “We recognize this week as HS Awareness Week to bring renewed attention to the importance of federal research into new treatments and advanced understanding of the disease to improve patient outcomes.” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, painful, and often misunderstood disease that af

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront, where he emphasized that the Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration is out of control and that Democrats are committed to ensuring immigration enforcement is conducted in a manner that is consistent with American values.  ERIN BURNETT: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries […]

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the ownership transfer of the National Center for Atmospheric Research’s (NCAR) Wyoming Supercomputing Center to a new operator:  “In a reckless and political attack, the Trump Administration has been trying to dismantle NCAR, the […] The post Bennet Statement on Judge’s Decision to Pause Removal of NCAR Supercomputing Center appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN’s OutFront with Erin Burnett to cast doubt on reports that President Trump and his administration are abandoning their $1.776 billion politically-directed slush fund, cautioning that the retreat was only ‘tactical’ and ‘temporary’.  Schiff also called out Senate Republicans for waiting until election season to seek more independence from President Trump, recognizing that their own voters and the American people […]

Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) member Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), DWC Executive Steering Committee member Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), DWC member Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), and 32 DWC colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging him to immediately reinstate protections to help immigrant survivors escape abuse, stay safe, and seek justice without fear of deportation. The post Brownley, Democratic Women’s Caucus Colleagues Urge DHS to Reinstate Protections for Immigrant Survivors Immediately appeared first on

MALDEN, MA – In case you missed it, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) was invited by The Harvard Crimson to share a few thoughts with the Class of 2026. You can read her op-ed HERE or below: Our Democracy Will Survive — If You Fight Congratulations. You made it. I know it wasn’t easy getting […]

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led members of the Colorado delegation – including U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse, Brittany Pettersen, Jason Crow, Jeff Hurd, and Diana DeGette – in welcoming the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) release of more than $1.8 million in spending authority for the Colorado Small Business […] The post Bennet Leads Colorado Delegation in Welcoming Funding for the Colorado Small Business Development Center appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Arizona lawmakers demand answers – and a pause – before the Trump administration eliminates the only health office serving 28,000 Native patients in Southern Arizona WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) sent a letter to the Indian Health Service (IHS) demanding it halt plans to shut down the […]

LONGVIEW, WA – Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez sent a letter to executives at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company asking them to clarify their commitment to pay Longview millworkers during an ongoing investigation by the Chemical Safety Board. The mill in Longview was the site of a devastating industrial incident last week that killed 11 workers.  […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez to Longview Mill: Pay Your Workers appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

ICYMI: In Letter, Murray, Klobuchar Raise Concerns about Food and Nutrition Service Reorganization ICYMI: Murray, Klobuchar Raise Concerns about the USDA Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Reorganization Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on […] The post Murray, Klobuchar Raise Concerns About Food Safety and Inspection Service Reorganization appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Schiff is introducing a new legislative package aimed at providing new market opportunities and improving federal assistance for California’s specialty crop growers Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff is introducing six new pieces of legislation aimed at expanding support and market access for specialty crop farmers and leveling the playing field for California growers in the upcoming Farm Bill. Senator Schiff is the first Senator from California to serve on the Sena

Washington, D.C. – Today, 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 taxpayer dollars from being paid to the President or his allies including those convicted of crimes or those related to the insurrection on January 6, 2021. Earlier today, the Senators held a press conferenc

Senator Speaks at Black Sea Security Forum, Tours ADM Grain Facility, Superhumans Prosthetics Center, and Novoodeska Energy Substation ODESA – This weekend, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) traveled to Odesa, Ukraine to attend the Black Sea Security Forum (BSSF) and conduct site visits to critical infrastructure supporting Ukraine’s wartime economy and recovery. On Saturday, prior to […]

LANCASTER, CA – This weekend, Rep. George Whitesides celebrated the students across California’s 27th District who received appointments to Military Service Academies and Preparatory Schools with a send-off ceremony. The Congressman spoke alongside Colonel Thomas M. Tauer,  412th Test Wing Commander at Edwards Air Force Base, and Naval Academy Midshipman Brett Dawson, a current service academy student from California’s 27th District, to […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she will be introducing a package of three bills to redirect the funding from Trump’s slush fund to lower costs and support law enforcement. The Trump Administration recently announced that it was creating a $1.8 billion slush fund to pay Trump allies and supporters […] The post Rosen Announces Package of Bills to Redirect Trump Slush Fund Money to Lower Costs, Support Law Enforcement appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

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Reedley, CA – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) attended a Signing Day ceremony for the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program at Reedley College, where he met students participating in the program — a 2-year advanced-training initiative first established at Reedley in 2025.   In addition to the ceremony, Schiff toured Reedley College’s manufacturing department. Schiff recently secured over $2.3 million in federal funding to modernize […]

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was released today: “Tina Peters remains a convicted felon who knowingly violated Colorado law and compromised election security. A Colorado jury found her guilty of four felonies for breaching secure election systems. “Tina Peters’ release does not […] The post Bennet Statement on Tina Peters’ Release from Prison appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the passage of his resolution in the Senate recognizing National Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the industry and to healthy diets, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) today celebrates National Mushroom Day. As a member of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Senator Fetterman introduced the […] The post Fetterman Celebrates June 1st as National Mushroom Day appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

June 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congressman Dave Min (D-Calif.-47), introduced a Concurrent Resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. This concurrent resolution honors victims and survivors of gun violence; commends community leaders, law enforcement, public health professionals, community violence […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ)  introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act, legislation aimed at dismantling President Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund and barring the use of taxpayer money for payments to the President, his associates, individuals convicted of crimes, or those involved in the January 6, 2021 insurrection.  “From his ballroom to his […] The post TODAY: Slotkin, Schiff and Kelly Introduce Drain the Slush Fund Act to Block President Trump from Weaponizing DOJ Settlements appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) along with Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act which would improve access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for eligible veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This bill is a companion to... The post New Bill to Support Veterans with Hearing Loss appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) provides lifeline to rural communities  BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, shared that over a dozen rural hospital leaders from Vermont and across the United States are praising the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation supported by Senator […]

Pasadena, CA – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) toured California Institute of Technology’s quantum research laboratories, a center aimed at supporting the development of quantum computers and related technologies.  During the tour, Schiff learned how Caltech plans to tackle one of the biggest challenges in building quantum computers: how to scale them to be much larger. The Senator also heard from faculty on their ongoing efforts […]

Senator Met with Spanish Government and Business Leaders SPAIN – This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) traveled to Spain for an official visit to strengthen the transatlantic relationship. He met with Spanish government and business leaders in Bilbao and Madrid to discuss defense industrial cooperation, clean energy, trade, and the NATO alliance. Bilbao Senator Gallego began the […]

Congressman Gottheimer meets with the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the UAE.  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), released the following statement after leading a HPSCI Congressional delegation (CODEL) to the United Arab Emirates, […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Intelligence Committee Trip to the UAE and Asia with Clear Message: End Iran’s Threats, Strengthen American Alliances appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.