Press Releases

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Today I voted once again to stop the President from attacking Iran. All Americans have gotten out of this unjustified war is higher prices. Congress is sending a clear message to President Trump: stop the war. Lower prices." Today, Rep. Larsen voted yes for the sixth time on a resolution that directs President Trump to remove the U.S. military from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its military, unless such hostilities are explicitly authorized by Congress. The resolution does not prevent the U.S. f

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Rosa DeLauro (CT-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Laura Gillen (NY-04) led the introduction of the Right to IVF Act of 2026. Introduced ahead of World IVF Day on July 25th, the sweeping legislative package that would make it easier to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technology (ART) for the millions of hopeful parents who depend on it to build their family. This pro-family legislation would establish a nationwide right to access IVF, lower the costs of IVF treatment, expand I

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), alongside Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03), introduced the Industrial Bank for American Manufacturing Act, legislation aimed at strengthening American manufacturing and decreasing the United States’ dependence on China. The bill would redirect up to 50 percent of Section 301 tariff revenue collected on Chinese imports to finance a new American industrial bank that would rebuild American factories, create good-paying jobs, and end our dependence on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "In Michigan, we know firsthand that a

Today, U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Lori Trahan (MA-03), James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Laura Gillen (NY-04) introduced legislation to codify the right to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments and expand affordable options for families to access IVF nationwide (the Right to IVF Act of 2026). World IVF Day takes place on July 25, 2026. “For many Americans, fertility treatments like IVF are essential to start families of their own,” said Congressman Larsen. “This comprehensive legislation will guarantee access and expand coverage for IVF and

Following repeated efforts by the Trump administration to block Members of Congress from conducting oversight of federal agencies, U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Jahana Hayes (D-CT) introduced the Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act to ensure Members of Congress and accompanying staff can access federal buildings to carry out their constitutional oversight responsibilities without unnecessary obstruction or delay. The Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act would establish clear statutory protections for congressional oversight by: Guaranteeing Members of Congress an

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement regarding Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's letter to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works regarding an extension of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act: "Since the Trump administration began its hostile takeover of the Penn Station renovation project in April 2025, I and other New York elected officials, community advocates, and local residents have called on the Trump administration to provide transparency about the process and funding. The administration has dodged

Congresswoman Dina Titus sent a letter to Governor Joe Lombardo today asking him to halt state tax abatements for data center projects on federal land until the 2027 Nevada Legislature has had an opportunity to review the issue. Congresswoman Titus cited the proposed data center on federal land adjacent to Boulder City and concerns raised by residents about its effects on the region’s water supply and other environmental issues when the project was first proposed on city land. The developers of the project then moved it to nearby Bureau of Land Management land where they previously had propose

Moore, Yakym Introduce Legislation to Support Surviving Spouses of Veterans Today, Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) introduced the Veterans Surviving Spouse Parity Act to help surviving spouses of veterans access housing programs that benefit first-time homebuyers. Under current law, surviving spouses of veterans can access VA home loans but not Mortgage Credit Certificate and Mortgage Revenue Bond programs. The Members’ legislation secures parity for these surviving spouses. This legislation was inspired by Rep. Moore’s constituent, who is a survivin

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced bipartisan legislation that would address the military child care crisis for families. The Department of Defense (DOD) oversees the nation’s most expansive employer-backed child care system, but a severe staffing deficit has stranded more than 7,800 military children on waitlists. This workforce crisis has forced classroom closures at various installations and has resulted in a persistent attrition rate of 50%. The Supporting Military Childcare Workforce Act, which Pettersen introduced alongside Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (

WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) today introduced the Disability Community Act, legislation that would bolster workers who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The bipartisan legislation would propose a Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase for states over three years to support providers who rely on Medicaid funding and strengthen care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). “Despite delivering compassionate, essential care to those with disabilities, our

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced the Childhood Disability Benefit Fairness Act, a bill that would fix the issue where disabled adult children are denied crucial Medicaid and related medical benefits because they never received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) before becoming eligible for Social Security’s Childhood Disability Benefit (CDB). "Individuals living with a disability already face too many barriers without arbitrary administrative hurdles getting in the way of essential healthcare. This legislation addresses that so individuals with childhood disabilities rec

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) voted against the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House after unrelated, partisan provisions from the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and anti-LGBTQ+ riders were included in the defense bill — even as Gottheimer successfully fought to include a series of his […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Champions Six Amendments and Other Key Priorities Passed in Annual Defense Bill appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

More than 250 House and Senate Democrats filed an amicus brief to the Fifth Circuit arguing that mifepristone has undergone a rigorous FDA approval process and has repeatedly been found to be safe and effective. ICYMI: Following Emergency Stay, Murray, Schumer, Jeffries Lead 250+ Democrats in Supreme Court Brief ICYMI: Senator Murray Statement on Fifth […] The post Murray, Schumer, Wyden, Jeffries, Clark, Pallone, DeGette, Raskin, and Pressley Lead 250+ Congressional Democrats in Fifth Circuit Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, and FDA Authority appeared first on Senato

***WATCH and READ: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full questioning*** Washington, D.C. — Today, at a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing on the future of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a former chair and senior member of SVAC, questioned Dr. Mark Zhang, DO, Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health for […] The post At Hearing, Senator Murray Presses VA on Menopause Research, Slams Trump Admin for Pushing Cuts to VA Research Funding, Politicizing VA Grants appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after voting against Congressional Republicans’ Stop Insider Trading Act: I voted today to stop voter suppression and insider trading. This bill has only two purposes: make it harder for Americans to vote and codify insider trading. This bill is a voter suppression bill in […] The post Landsman Voted to Stop Insider Trading and Voter Suppression appeared first on Greg Landsman.

Washington, DC— Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the House voted on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Our service members, their families, and the Americans they protect deserve a military that is responsibly funded and fully equipped to support them and defend our nation. As a member of Congress who is proud to represent […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting ‘NO’ on the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would provide $1.15 trillion to the military — an increase of $260 billion… The post Jayapal Statement on Vote Against Increasing the Pentagon Budget appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after House Republicans attached a poison pill amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “The NDAA has long been one of the most bipartisan bills Congress considers because our national security should never be a political game. Yet, my Republican colleagues are abandoning that time-honored tradition to pass their extreme voter suppression […]

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after voting against a sham Republican proposal to suppress voters and allow Members of Congress to keep and trade the stocks they already own. “I’ve been clear that no elected official should be able to profit from the information they gain from being in office. Republican’s fake stock bill still allows Members of Congress to own and trade individual […]

Watch the full interview HERE WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen joined MS NOW’s On The Line with Alicia Menendez to discuss the recent ICE incidents, including the one at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Senator Rosen has called for stronger guardrails and accountability for ICE agents – including identification, body […] The post ICYMI: Rosen Joins MS NOW, Condemns ICE Incident at Las Vegas Airport appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on her vote against H.R. 8800 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA), off the House floor: “Speaker Johnson and extreme, right-wing House Republicans have hijacked the NDAA process – again. While this bill includes bipartisan provisions that would benefit our servicemembers and strengthen our […] The post Strickland Rejects Defense Bill Laced with Voter Suppression appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

Approximately 4 Million Citizens are Denied Voting Rights in Federal Elections due to Criminal Convictions Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager... The post With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, at a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing on the future of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a former chair and senior member of SVAC, delivered the following opening remarks. Senator Murray’s remarks, as delivered, are below: “Look, I think Senators on both […] The post Senator Murray Outlines How Trump Administration Has Undercut VA Research, Vows to Reject Budget Cuts appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) partnered with U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR-02) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02) to introduce the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act. This new bipartisan, bicameral legislation proposes to modernize the definition for renewable biomass under the Renewable Fuel Standard, establishing a strong market for woody […] The post Merkley, Hyde-Smith, Bentz, Thompson Launch New Bipartisan Effort to Promote Renewable Fuels, Boost Wildfire Resiliency appeared first on Merkley.

In August 2025, Vindman Introduced the First-Ever Bill in Congress to Combat the Alarming Rise of Nitazenes WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Bob Latta (R-Ohio-05) to crack down on deadly synthetic opioids and keep communities safe yesterday advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “Nitazenes are the […]

Washington, D.C. – Instead of helping families here at home, Republicans want to spend billions more in taxpayer dollars on Trump’s illegal and unpopular war with Iran, further balloon the national debt, and make it harder for Americans to vote... The post Rep. Mullin Opposes Republicans’ Bloated Defense Budget, Trump’s Iran War appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today questioned U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer on the Trump Administration’s reckless trade war and tariff policies, which have arbitrarily hurt Vermont small businesses, farmers, and families. In the hearing, Senator Welch pushed Ambassador Greer for answers about President Trump’s new 50% tariff levied on many products from Canada—Vermont’s closest partner in trade. Senator Welch […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) announced that his legislation to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 3255 NW 94th Avenue in Coral Springs as the “Nancy Metayer Post Office Building” has advanced out of the House Oversight Committee. The committee’s approval marks a key legislative hurdle and sends the bill to the […] The post Moskowitz Legislation Honoring Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Heads to House Floor for Vote After Clearing Key Committee appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.