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ST. JAMES, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Bahr Farms in St. James, touring the operation and meeting with...

Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of their bipartisan Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Expansion Act, which would help first responders and their families receive their federal disability and death benefits quicker. Currently, it can take years for applicants […] The post Gillibrand, Cruz Hail Senate Passage Of Their Bill To Speed Up Benefit Delivery For Public Safety Officers appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

“So tonight, I’m asking my colleagues to answer one simple question: should you have to prove who you are when you vote?” View Husted’s remarks here.  WASHINGTON – The Senate today voted on Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) bill to require voters to show photo ID at the polls. Senate Democrats blocked the bill from reaching the […]

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Colorado U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and Utah U.S. Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis to introduce a bipartisan resolution honoring Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, Nicholas Dale, and all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United […] The post Colorado and Utah Senators Honor Casualties from Wildfires appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after voting against the nomination of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General: “As I said his confirmation hearing, the fundamental problem with Todd Blanche isn’t that he’s inexperienced or unintelligent. It’s that he’s never been able to shed his role as criminal […]

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after voting for legislation that would require photo identification to vote. Hoeven, a cosponsor of the SAVE America Act, has been working with […]

HAYTI, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) held a Farmers Town Hall with cotton producers in Hayti, where he discussed...

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after voting to confirm Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General: “Under Todd Blanche’s leadership as Acting Attorney General, the U.S. Department […]

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate approved legislation to fund the government through December 11. “We worked hard […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland August 8, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS PASSING OF VIRGIN ISLANDS' CULTURAL ICON BRADLEY CHRISTIAN U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Bradley Christian, a Virgin Islands cultural icon celebrated for his mastery of the traditional head wrap and his role in shaping the territory's official madras: "Today, the Virgin Islands lost a true keeper of our culture. Bradley Christian spent his life carrying forward traditions passed down through generation

Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a statement on Nisqually Indian Tribe Chairman Ellery “Ken” Choke: “Chairman Choke was a respected and beloved leader. He will be remembered for his tireless service and commitment to his tribal nation, and to the South Sound community at large. To honor his legacy and work, I […] The post Strickland Statement on the Passing of Nisqually Chairman Choke appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

Senator Merkley will provide a brief update about the extent of corruption and discuss proposed solutions, before turning to attendees to discuss the impact of corruption and why it must be stopped. Bend ‘Stop the Corruption Town Hall Meeting’ Time: 3:00 pm PT Location: Central Oregon Community College, Mazama Building – Gym 2600 NW College Way Bend, […] The post Bend ‘Stop the Corruption Town Hall Meeting’ – 8/13 appeared first on Merkley.

NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Taylor Center Garden in New Madrid County recently, touring the...

A federal judge in Texas handed down a ruling this week that is a massive victory for gun owners in...

WASHIGTON – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after voting to impose harsh sanctions on Russia for its illegal invasion of Ukraine, which passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support (86-11): “The United States must stand up for democracy and against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions we passed today are a powerful tool […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith Votes to Impose Harsh Sanctions on Russia for Invasion of Ukraine appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon regarding the integrity of Minnesota’s election system and concerns about the potential for individuals who are not legally eligible to vote, including those unlawfully present in the United States, to register to vote or cast ballots in […] The post Finstad Sends Letter to MN Secretary of State Steve Simon Regarding Election Integrity first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after voting no in committee, against the Senate Republican drafted Farm Bill this week. “No one knows better than me how much our farmers and producers in Michigan need a new farm bill, which is out of […] The post Slotkin Statement on Voting No in Committee on Draft Partisan Farm Bill appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to crack down on Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine: “The United States must stand with democratic republics around the world when they […] The post Merkley Statement on Russia Sanctions to Bolster Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy appeared first on Merkley.

Trump’s Illegal Bid to Fire Gov. Cook Threatens Fed Independence and Comes After Supreme Court Blocked His Initial Attempt BOSTON –... The post BREAKING: Pressley Slams Trump’s Ongoing, Unlawful Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of the start of a new school year, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a bill to end tariffs on back-to-school supplies. The Back-To-School Supplies Affordability Act would exempt school supplies and educational materials from Donald Trump’s tariffs, helping reduce costs for families, teachers, schools, and local governments. “As school […] The post Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to End Tariffs on Back-to-School Supplies appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the below statement congratulating Chris Anderson on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to become the next U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia. Chris has served as Daines’ National Security Advisor for the past several years. “Cindy and I congratulate Chris on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve […] The post Daines Congratulates Chris Anderson, Longtime Staffer, on Confirmation to Be U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

Michigan Selected for New Army Industry Testing Initiative – One of Only Four Sites Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined the U.S. Army in announcing that the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), in partnership with the Michigan National Guard and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), has selected Camp Grayling and the National All-Domain Warfighting Center […] The post After Bipartisan Effort Led by Slotkin, Army Selects Grayling as Part of Initiative to Push Drone Testing and Research appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to send bipartisan, bicameral legislation by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, to the President’s desk. The bill provides meaningful and long-overdue tax relief for victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters and ensures victims […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted in opposition to Republicans’ Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which grants President Trump new authorities to impose massive tariffs on countries that ‘facilitate’ Russia oil sanctions evasion. The president could impose tariffs of up to 100% on nearly any country, taking this Constitutional authority out of the hands of Congress. Senator Welch released the following […]

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the Senate Finance Committee, released the below statement after voting to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Bennet was an original co-sponsor of the legislation, a version of which he supported […] The post Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Legislation appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—led a group of Senate Democrats in introducing the Transparency in the Administration’s Business Opportunities Overseas (TABOO) Act. The new legislation mandates strong ethics requirements for every individual representing the United States government in negotiations with foreign governments and international […] The post Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Close Ethics Loopholes for All Officials Representing the U.S. Abroad appeared first on Merkley.

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, sent letters to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, and Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, regarding recent cybersecurity incidents in which the companies’ models gained unauthorized access to the internet, autonomously hacked third party systems, and even launched direct attacks on people and real-world targets.   The letters seek clarity on the cybersecurity […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. George Whitesides, Chrissy Houlahan, and Mike Haridopolos introduced the bipartisan Military Readiness Through Resilient Lands Act, legislation that instructs the Department of Defense to develop and maintain goals and metrics to assess natural resources on military installations. Natural disasters, such as wildfires and floods, and deterioration of environmental conditions can compromise important operations on military […]

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bicameral group of colleagues to introduce the Language Access for All Act, legislation to codify language access requirements for federal agencies and protect language access for the 25 million individuals in the United States with limited English proficiency. The legislation would prioritize customer service governance by reducing […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced two House companion bills to improve oversight and financial management of Department of War (DoW) depots and arsenals: The Defense Expenditure Planning for Optimizing Throughput and Sustainment (DEPOTS) Act and the Depot Data Transparency Act. The DEPOTS Act aims to clear the outdated internal accounting charges tied […] The post RELEASE: Congressman Michael Cloud and Senator Cornyn Introduce Two Companion Bills: The DEPOTS Act and Depot Data Transparency Act appeared first on Cloud.

“Capital markets are ultimately about opportunity.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s remarks. U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today participated in a hearing on increasing capital access for everyday Americans. Blunt Rochester’s questions focused on how emerging technologies like AI can increase opportunities and […]

Truth in Labeling Act Aims to Restore Consumers’ Confidence in Packaging Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced their new Truth in Labeling Act of 2026. The bicameral legislation would establish clear federal guidelines for labeling consumer products that are recyclable, compostable, reusable, or refillable. “Most […] The post Merkley, Correa Launch New Effort to Fix Misleading Recycling Labels appeared first on Merkley.