Press Releases

Woodbridge, Va. – Today, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) released the following statement after monitoring the developing situation of a devastating car crash on I-95.      “My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives, the injured, and everyone impacted by this morning’s terrible crash on I-95.  “As a daily commuter and a former slug line rider on I-95, […]

Above: Gottheimer tours Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. PRINCETON, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) to tour several of the lab’s cutting-edge fusion energy and quantum technology facilities and discuss the future of American energy innovation, scientific research, and advanced manufacturing. During the visit, Gottheimer met with PPPL Director Sir […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Tours Cutting-Edge Fusion Research Facilities at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Excellence Act, also known as the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, bipartisan legislation to rebuild and modernize aging campus infrastructure at HBCUs across the country. In addition to Senators Coons […]

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the Kennedy Center, released the following statement after a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump’s name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and blocked the administration’s plan to close the venue for two years beginning in July:   Donald Trump tried to slap his name on the Kennedy Center like it was one of his tacky hotels, and today a federal judge made clear what we have been saying from the start: he had no legal authority to do it.

VILLANUEVA, N.M. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) joined community leaders, local families, and philanthropic partners in Villanueva, NM, to celebrate a $562,500 federal Community Project Funding investment for the El Valle Community Center and Library she secured. With music, food, and some big checks, the community celebrated the successful completion of matching funds that will help bring critical renovations and improvements to the historic center. Leger Fernández secured the $562,500 investment through the FY24 Community Project Funding process. Since coming to Congress, s

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) introduced a House resolution recognizing May as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition characterized by difficulties in regulating emotion and is estimated to effect 14 million Americans nationwide. "For too long, borderline personality disorder has been misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or simply ignored," said Congresswoman Escobar. "Recognizing May as BPD Awareness Month is about changing that: bringing this conversation into the light, honoring those livi

Following April Flooding Damage, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Pushes for Federal Aid In a letter to President Trump, Congresswoman Moore and her colleagues urged the Administration to approve Governor Evers’ request for an emergency disaster declaration after communities throughout the state, including in Milwaukee, experienced flooding damage in April. Several of her constituents experienced damage to their homes from flooding both last August and in April 2026. The Members wrote: “In April, communities around the state experienced heavy rainfall and severe weather events across multiple days

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) was joined by Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña and state and city leaders to highlight $1.2 million in federal funding she secured to upgrade the Joseph W. Casey and Daisy Street Bridges. “These bridges carry more than 23,500 vehicles every day, connecting residents to jobs, schools, and opportunity, and they were crumbling. It took a community that refused to accept that, led by Lawrence High School students who organized and demanded action,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “With strong partners in Mayor DePeña, city leaders, and our state delegation, we secu

WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act to explicitly prohibit construction of President Trump’s proposed “Triumphal Arch” outside Arlington National Cemetery in Northern Virginia.   Rep. Dina Titus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Humanities Caucus, who previously led challenges to the Trump Administration’s illegal schemes to fund the arch using the National Endowment for the Humanities budget, said: “As President Trump strips away the necessary safety nets from Americans who are struggling to a

ADELANTO, CA – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today conducted an unannounced congressional oversight visit at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, where he inspected the facility's medical unit, dining hall, kitchen, library, and housing areas as part of his ongoing oversight of immigration detention facilities and federal ICE and CBP enforcement operations. The visit comes as Rep. Gomez continues to defend his authority as a Member of Congress to conduct oversight of immigration detention facilities. Last year, Rep. Gomez helped lead a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration'

On May 22nd, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) voted to advance the BUILD America 250 Act out of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where Carbajal serves as a senior member. The BUILD America 250 is a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. “To build an economy that works for everyone and lowers costs, we need reliable infrastructure. While I helped write and pass the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, there is

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Alayah Phipps May 29, 2026                                                    202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF COACH ARTHUR "JIMO" JAMISON U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of former Charlotte Amalie High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Arthur "Jimo" Jamison Sr.: "The Virgin Islands has lost one of its great pillars. Coach Arthur 'Jimo' Jamison was more than a coach, he was a builder of people. For dec

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Alayah Phipps May 29, 2026                                                    202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF JAZZ LEGEND SONNY ROLLINS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of saxophone legend Sonny Rollins: "The world has lost one of the greatest jazz musicians of our time, and the Virgin Islands has lost one of its most celebrated sons. Sonny Rollins was born to parents who carried the spirit of these islands with them

Rep. Don Beyer today introduced the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act, legislation that would prohibit President Trump’s proposed arch project, along with co-lead Rep. Dina Titus and 31 additional cosponsors. Beyer also pressed Trump Administration officials for details and studies on potential traffic impacts if construction proceeds. Trump’s arch proposal relies on illegal manipulations of funding without congressional authorization and violates the Commemorative Works Act. As the Trump Administration makes spurious, absurd arguments to support proceeding with constructio

Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she secured $67,881,860 in federal grant funding for the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to support a wide range of research initiatives, including aging, nursing, neurological disorders, cancer, and more. The funding comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and was made possible by Congresswoman Dingell’s advocacy.  “This funding will bolster the University of Michigan’s leadership in research and innovation,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “These federal grants are a powerful investment in the health, safety

On Friday’s show: The U.S. Department of Justice has created a new “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as a way to compensate victims of “weaponization and lawfare.” Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have filed a lawsuit to stop payouts from the fund from going to those attackers. Now, Houston Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has introduced a bill related to the fund, which she calls a "perversion of our system of justice." She explains what her bill would do. Listen to the interview here. View this article in Houston Public Media.