Press Releases

“Delaware is a state of neighbors, and we are losing neighbors.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s remarks. U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the Trump administration’s repeal of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. Following the Trump administration’s decision to terminate TPS for Haitians, Senator Blunt Rochester has worked […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) shows Vermont households have been forced to spend at least $3,700 more on everyday essentials because of the Trump Administration’s reckless economic policies. Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee, under the leadership of Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), found the average household in the United States has spent thousands more since the president took office […]

Full video of the hearing can be watched HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) today hosted a shadow hearing on Medicare for All, led by Chair Emerita Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), the lead… The post Jayapal, Dingell, CPC Members Host Universal Healthcare Shadow Hearing appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to using taxpayer dollars to meet the needs of the American people over increasing funding for Operation Epic Failure in the Middle East. LEADER JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I rise […]

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) reintroduced the Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act to expand funding for evidence-based and innovative workforce development programs to ensure that workers have the skills needed to compete in a 21st-century economy. “I hear from veterans and single parents in […] The post Bennet, Blunt Rochester Reintroduce Bill to Connect Workers with Higher Wages appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

New legislation would ensure voters have access to a polling location in their area for federal elections. Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Polling Place Standards Act that would provide a minimum number of polling places for voters to cast a ballot in an election for Federal office and to ensure […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Bill to Make the Ballot Box More Accessible appeared first on Nikema Williams.

Murray: “Maybe my colleagues across the aisle don’t realize this, but Canadian firefighters cross that border to help us fight our wildfires right here—all the time. And guess what? Our firefighters do the exact same when they are able… In fact, for the information of all Senators, a firefighter actually just passed away, who was […] The post On Senate Floor, Murray Slam Republicans for Gimmick Resolution on Canadian Wildfires, Demands Trump Apologize to Canada appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON – Today, Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement after Republicans shared an updated draft of the CLARITY Act:  “The Republican-proposed text of the CLARITY Act as it currently stands falls short. […]

July 22, 2026    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.-44) introduced three bills that will close historical gaps in dental coverage across the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid, and Medicare. These bills will ensure that children, low-income adults, and seniors can access necessary dental care without facing the barriers of caps and optional benefits.   The Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medic

SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON — Earlier this month, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez came home to Southwest Washington to visit a number of trades workers and local businesses. This work period included a stop to Northwest Paper box to talk about the role paper plays in our region, a tour of Summit Truck to learn about supporting U.S. […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Returns Home to Speak to Machinist Apprentices, Visit with Truck Manufacturing Workers and Tour a Box Manufacturing Company appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

WASHINGTON, DC –  Today, Senators Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Booker (D-N.J.), Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Gallego (D-Ariz.), Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Warner (D-Va.), and Warnock (D-Ga.) released the following statement after Republicans shared an updated draft of the CLARITY Act:  “The Republican-proposed text of the CLARITY Act as it currently stands falls short. Key provisions including those addressing ethics for […]

Senate Bill Follows Successful House Passage of Pressley’s Discharge Petition to Extend TPS for Haitians Bill Text (PDF) | Letter Text (PDF) WASHINGTON – Today,... The post Ahead of Senate Floor Action, Pressley, Gillen Urge Senators to Extend TPS for Haitians, Protect Haitian and American Lives appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

The Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act would stop predatory investors from squeezing Upstate New York families for profitWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Act to […]

WASHINGTON – Cannabis has been legalized in 42 states, but not federally. This legal disparity has created a haphazard regulatory environment for marijuana and cannabis-related businesses and services. Federal prohibitions conflict with state laws, leaving legal enterprises in limbo and requiring them to exist in the shadows, unable to access tools necessary for their success. For […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement before voting against the Republican-led Stop Insider Trading Act, which they purport to be a stock trading ban but would allow Members to continue owning and trading individual stocks.… The post Jayapal Statement on Republican Stock Trading Sham appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Bill Receives Unanimous Bipartisan Support to Pass Out of Committee, Moves Forward to Consideration by Full Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno’s (R-OH) Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 advanced from committee markup, receiving unanimous bipartisan support. The bill has gathered strong support from across the American auto industry and labor unions. The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 protects American drivers and automakers from Chinese-manufactured vehicles on our […] The post Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Protect National & Economic S

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to celebrate unanimous Senate passage of her bipartisan Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act. The OAA Reauthorization Act renews funding for the essential services provided by the OAA, including programs that provide nutrition assistance, meal deliveries, transportation services, caregiver support, long-term care, and more. […] The post Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference Celebrating Senate Passage Of Her Bipartisan Legislation To Support Seniors appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for

San Francisco, CA – As the Trump Administration continues to attack the freedom of the press, Rep. Kevin Mullin led the Bay Area’s congressional delegation in criticizing the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) threat to silence local news affiliate KGO-TV (ABC7)... The post Lawmakers to Trump & FCC: Stop Attacks on Press & Effort to Silence Local ABC TV Station KGO appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) in leading a bipartisan bill to better support the families of fallen servicemembers. The bipartisan Honor Gold Star Families Act would double the death gratuity payment given to families of fallen servicemembers from $100,000 to $200,000, establish an annual adjustment to match […] The post Rosen Co-leads Bipartisan Bill to Better Support Families of Fallen Servicemembers appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced his bipartisan Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act cleared a key hurdle by passing out of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). Merkley’s bill reauthorizes, updates, and improves critical Nursing Workforce Development Programs under Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act, a […] The post Merkley Applauds Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Boost America’s Nursing Workforce appeared first on Merkley.

New Data Shows Prevalence of Mega-Retirement Accounts with Balances in the Hundreds of Millions of Dollars; Neal-Wyden Proposal Would Prevent Abuse of Taxpayer-Subsidized Account WASHINGTON, DC—House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced new legislation today to prevent ultra-wealthy individuals from abusing […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in celebrating the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s advancement of their bipartisan bill, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act. The Senators’ legislation would improve the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) type certification process for American Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft companies to help them succeed and cement the United States’ role as a global […]

Seattle Medium: House Approves Bill That Could Moves Washington Closer To Permanent Daylight Saving Time By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide, moving Washington state one step closer to ending the twice-yearly clock changes that have long left many residents driving […] The post House Approves Bill That Could Moves Washington Closer To Permanent Daylight Saving Time appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

Cincinnati, OH – This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) announced five efforts around data centers, lowering drug costs, and building up domestic supply chains advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Data Centers Congressman Landsman’s Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to hold a […] The post Landsman Passes Five Affordability and Transparency Efforts out of Committee, Advancing to the House Floor appeared first on Greg Landsman.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today welcomed House Energy and Commerce Committee’s unanimous passage of his Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Transparency Act, and Tyler’s Law. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee also passed the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) […]

July 22, 2026    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) Chairman of the EPW Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, introduced the Modal Parity in Permitting Act, legislation that would allow transit and passenger rail project sponsors to acquire ‘real property interest’ and parity during […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to provide free post office boxes through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to individuals who are homeless or experiencing housing instability.  The Mail Accessibility and Inclusion for Low-Income Families (MAIL) Act, will ensure the USPS can provide postal services to all people so everyone can access employment, housing, health care, and other crucial services.  “All people in

(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With just days to go before Republicans skip town for more than a month, they’re using what time they have left jamming the House with a partisan budget and messaging bills. This is the third markup this Committee has held in a month, and you still won’t […]

Lawmakers lead bicameral bill to protect migrant children in United States’ care Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) led a bicameral effort to establish strong federal safeguards for unaccompanied and accompanied children throughout every stage of our immigration system. The Children’s Safe Welcome Act responds to […] The post Merkley, Kamlager-Dove: Congress Must Ensure Safety, Well-Being of Children Seeking Asylum appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sent a letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Edward C. Forst and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought requesting a comprehensive, government-wide audit of every federal contract involving IDEMIA, the technology contractor whose software failure resulted […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls for Government-Wide Review of IDEMIA’s Role in TSA, CBP, FBI, and DOD Identity Systems appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), along with Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), all members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, pushed, in a letter, for provisions in the upcoming Farm Bill that empower specialty crop farmers.  The Senators wrote to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), outlining the importance of working to produce a Farm Bill that includes improvements&nbsp

“This is a great day for nurses in this country.”  Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s remarks.  U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today participated in Committee Executive Session to consider key health legislation. Senator Blunt Rochester offered portions of her National Nursing Workforce Center Act as amendments to the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 and the EMPOWER for He

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif.-39) are unveiling new legislation to safeguard the United States’ higher education accreditation process from the Trump administration’s regulations that, if finalized, would make it easier for educational institutions to escape accountability and sanctions. Earlier this year, Trump officials proposed shortening the timeline around the recognition process for new accreditors and allow s