Press Releases

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02) introduced the bipartisan ABLE MATCH Act (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship), which would help more Americans with disabilities build financial security through Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) savings accounts. "Financial independence shouldn’t be out of reach for individuals with disabilities,” Congresswoman Dingell said. “By reintroducing the ABLE MATCH Act, we are taking a crucial step toward economic security by matching the hard-earned savings of ABLE account beneficiaries through a refundable tax cred

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) was joined by Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO) in introducing the bipartisan Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act, legislation that would examine how the Department of Defense can expand the use of Intergovernmental Support Agreements to complete minor military construction projects faster and at a lower cost. “At Fort Bliss and installations across the country, servicemembers should not have to wait years for the facilities and infrastructure they need because of outdated red tape, and taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay millions more in construction costs

Tonight, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the bad faith, partisan funding deal put forth by Republicans: "For the last two years, House Republicans have not meaningfully engaged with Democrats in discussions about funding our government. Because they control every lever of government - the House, Senate and White House - Republicans consistently choose to go it alone. But when the time comes time to bring their funding bills to the floor for a vote, they suddenly no longer want to go it alone and expect House Democrats to blindly support th

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) called on Florida International University (FIU) to rescind its disciplinary actions against students who engaged in silent protest against the university’s voluntary collaboration with ICE enforcement on campus. In March, seven students engaged in a silent protest at a school event. Recently, the students were told they had to record videos about FIU policies that they allegedly violated or have a hold placed on their accounts, preventing them from signing up for classes or receiving a diploma. “This push to muzzle silent pr

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Last Word, where he made clear that Democrats will continue pushing back against this reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East that continues to take American lives and fight to drive down the high cost of living and end the rampant […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today released the following statement on the Trump Administration imposing new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods: “These new tariff threats against Canada are an extreme escalation of President Trump’s reckless and irresponsible trade war. The White House’s endless attacks on our Canadian neighbors—Vermont’s closest partner in trade—have caused undeniable harm to our state’s economy, and the […]

WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump used Section 338 to levy an additional 50% tariff on Canadian goods: “Trump levying an additional 50 percent tariff on one of our closest allies and largest trading partners—not because of anything they did—but because of catastrophic […]

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined New Dem Trade and Tariffs Task Force Chair Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), Global Competitiveness Task Force Chair Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and 26 New Dem colleagues in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling on him to retain and, if possible, strengthen the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), warning that prolonged uncertainty over the agreement threatens American jobs, hurts workers, raises costs for families, and undermines North American competitiveness. This follows the administration’s decision not to extend the agreem

ICYMI: Murray Blasts Trump and McMahon’s Decision to Abandon Students with Disabilities & the Administration’s Legal Responsibility to Protect Students’ Civil Rights Murray calls on Republican colleagues to join her in stopping illegal transfer of ED’s offices of special education and civil rights Murray made clear she will not let any legislation that seeks to […] The post Senator Murray Urges Congress to Stand Up for Students with Disabilities, Slams Trump Decimation of Department of Education appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joined Senators Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and John Curtis (R-Utah), to urge Congressional leaders to include long-term disaster recovery funding in any supplemental appropriations package after the Administration’s recent emergency funding request did not include desperately needed resources for communities to rebuild and recover following catastrophic natural disasters.   In a letter to Senate Committee on Appropriations Chair […]

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand continued her series of statewide press conferences — including in Poughkeepsie and Rochester – to address the crushing impact of rising grocery and household goods prices on working families. The push follows a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index report showing headline inflation surged to 4.2%, the sharpest […] The post Gillibrand Continues Statewide Tour Addressing The Rising Cost Of Groceries, Lagging Consumer Confidence appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Following tragic killings in Maine and Texas last week, Senators call for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and 37 Senators in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers following tragic killings involving immigration officials last week in Maine and Texas. The […]

Following killings in Maine and Texas, Oregon senators join colleagues calling for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers., urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fulfill its previous commitments to […] The post Wyden, Merkley Demand Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency for ICE Officers appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, DC – A new report released by the U.S. Congress’s Joint Economic Committee (JEC) reveals that Nevadans have paid $514 million more in gasoline, or about $460 per household, since the start of Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Since Donald Trump renewed operations in Iran, the average price of gas in Nevada hit $4.62 […] The post NEW REPORT: Nevadans Paid $514 Million More in Gasoline Since Start of Trump’s War in Iran appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to cut costs for cancer patients. Specifically, the bill would ensure cancer patients who are prescribed oral chemotherapy medication can access their drugs at comparable prices to other cancer treatments. Their Cancer Drug Parity Act requires health insurers to cover patient-administered (oral) cancer medications at the same cost-sharing level as traditional intravenous (IV) anticancer drug […] The post Senators Tina Smith, Jerry Moran Re-Introduce Legislation to Lower Cost of Oral Ca

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senate Colleagues in a renewed push to get answers from the Department of Defense over the tragic U.S. bombing of an Iranian elementary school in February. The strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh […] The post Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Demanding Pentagon Release Report on U.S. Bombing of Iranian Elementary School appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, DC – As the Appropriations Committee markups come to a close, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is proud to announce a total of 51 of her policy priorities have been included in appropriations bills. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez became a member of the Appropriations Committee at the start of the 119th Congress in January 2025. She […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Ends a Successful Appropriations Season with a Number of Policy Wins appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Washington, D.C. – The Trump Administration’s undermining of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is putting public health at risk and threatening advancements in the life sciences industry, prompting Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) to call for more stability at... The post Mullin Calls Out Trump’s Undermining of the FDA & Medical Advancements appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Above: Gottheimer announces Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act at Holy Name Medical Center. TEANECK, N.J. — Today, Monday, July 20, 2026, at Holy Name Medical Center, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new bipartisan federal actions and legislation to combat the ongoing, record-breaking Cyclospora outbreak. Watch Gottheimer’s full remarks here. The bipartisan “Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act” with […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Federal Actions to Combat Cyclospora, Other Foodborne Parasites to Promote Food Safety appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Scott Peters (D-Calif.), and María Salazar (R-Fla.) reintroduce the National Coordination on Resilience for Security (NCRS) Act of 2026. The NCRS Act establishes a federal response to climate hazards that threaten communities, businesses, and national security. “We can’t leave Americans to face extreme weather events […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), in collaboration with U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers, submitted a steel plaque on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be included in the America 250 Congressional time capsule. The inscription — Forged in steel from the birthplace of the United States of America […] The post Fetterman Leads Pennsylvania Colleagues in America 250 Congressional Time Capsule Submission appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

Washington, D.C. — This week Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Turn the Tide Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation would deliver more than $65 billion in federal funding over the next ten years for substance use treatment and prevention. This legislation would expand critical treatment programs, prioritize […] The post Goodlander, Pappas Lead Legislation to Combat Substance Use Disorder in House appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on President Trump’s war with Iran following the deaths of three more American troops over the weekend: “This weekend, three more American service members lost their lives and one remains missing in action. Seventeen of our […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Service Member Deaths In Iran War appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Gillibrand Advocates for Improvement of the Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Program Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference to push for the passage of her bipartisan Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Expansion Act. The legislation would amend the existing Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program to […] The post On Long Island: Gillibrand Pushes To Speed Up Benefit Delivery For Public Safety Officers appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) celebrated $16 million in federal funding for the Virginia Advanced Pharma Manufacturing (APM) and R&D Cluster in the Richmond-Petersburg region. The cluster is led by the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority. The funding, awarded through the […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am grateful to law enforcement for their swift actions to stop an attack at 26 Federal Plaza this morning, for successfully apprehending the suspect and for keeping the people of New York City safe. Acts of terror and violence have no place in our City […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Monday, July 20, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “Friday’s ruling from the Third Circuit is a significant setback for gun safety in New Jersey and across the country. The Circuit Court overturned our state’s ban on extended or high-capacity magazines and AR-15s. These are weapons of war […] The post STATEMENT: Gottheimer: Third Circuit Ruling on Assault Weapons is a Dangerous Step Backward for Public Safety appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety, led Senate colleagues in reintroducing the Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers & Ranchers Act and Agricultural Worker Justice Act, a pair of bills to support workers in the agricultural industry and uplift small, family farms across the United States. The Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers & Ranchers Act aims to create a level playing field for farmers […]

Schiff, House allies are calling for the passage of legislation aimed at increasing transparency and improving conflict-of-interest guardrails for federal judges and Supreme Court Justices  Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, launched his push for Congress to pass legislation to strengthen accountability, transparency, and ethical standards across the federal judicial court system. These proposed reforms are necessary […]

Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) to introduce the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation to close a glaring ethics loophole that allows U.S. Supreme Court Justices to accept lavish gifts from wealthy […]

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act, legislation to prohibit the federal government from exercising eminent domain at Mount Cristo Rey, a sacred religious site that has served the El Paso and Southern New Mexico area since 1939. This legislation follows the Trump Administration’s announcement that it intends to seize approximately 14 acres of land surrounding the base of Mount Cristo Rey to extend the southern border wall. Owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, Mount Cristo Rey is a significant religious and cultural landmark

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Terri Sewell (AL-07, Judy Chu (CA-28), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced legislation to provide the IRS with the resources to improve taxpayer services and enhance tax enforcement focused on high-income tax evasion. The Inflation Reduction Act included funding for the IRS to enhance taxpayer services, improve outdated technology systems, and target high-income tax evaders. This funding drastically improved customer service at the IRS. For example, in 2022, the average time to speak to an IRS customer service representative was 28 minutes. In 2023, i