Press Releases

Last Saturday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) was honored with the Voice of the Voiceless award as part of Annunciation House’s Voice of the Voiceless Awards recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional courage, advocacy, and commitment to justice in the border region.  “I’m deeply honored to receive Annunciation House’s Voice of the Voiceless award. To be recognized by an outstanding organization that does such meaningful work for our community is incredibly humbling,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “Our country and our community were shaped by immigrants in search of a be

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Colleagues in Calling for Salah Sarsour’s Release from ICE Detention Salah Sarsour is a local leader in the Milwaukee area, leading the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. He has lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years and is a powerful advocate for Palestinians. ICE has detained him for nearly two months in Clay County Jail in Indiana where Congresswoman Moore was able to visit him, and despite DHS’ sweeping claims, officials have offered no evidence to justify his detainment. The letter, led by Congresswoman Moore to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Se

Today, U.S. Representatives James P. McGovern (MA-02) and Michael McCaul (TX-10) introduced legislation to strengthen the United States’s commitment to the aspirations of the Tibetan people for human rights and dignity. The ‘‘Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026” would empower the U.S. government to continue its engagement with the Central Tibetan Administration after the 14th Dalai Lama has passed. “Congress has a long-standing abiding interest in resolving the dispute between Tibet and China,” said Congressman McGovern. “Sadly, the Dalai Lama won’t be with us forever. We must ensure th

Following the introduction of President Donald Trump’s taxpayer-funded “anti-weaponization fund,” members of Congress from both sides of the political spectrum are moving to protect taxpayers from further exploitation and harm. Last week, Trump announced a $1.8 billion fund as part of a settlement that would also block the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) investigations into his taxes. The taxpayer-funded program could compensate Trump allies, affiliated entities and Jan. 6 defendants for alleged Biden administration “weaponization.” In response to this fund, Representative Lizzie Fletcher (D-

Birmingham, AL — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the federal court ruling blocking the State of Alabama from using its intentionally racially discriminatory 2023 congressional map: “This decision is a victory for fair representation and a powerful rebuke of Alabama’s continued efforts to silence Black voters. Once again, a federal court confirmed what we have said all along: Alabama’s 2023 congressional map was intentionally designed to discriminate against Black voters and dilute our political power. "When Alabama Republicans passed the 2023 congressi

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the American High Speed Rail Act, which would invest $200 billion over five years to build a world-class high-speed passenger rail system. This legislation lays out a comprehensive foundation for America’s rail resurgence and would put the United States on par with nations in Europe and Asia that have long led the world in modern rail travel. It standardizes definitions for high-speed rail (186+ mph) and higher-speed rail (110-186 mph), establishes robust public-private partnership frameworks to maximize federal

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, announced they are demanding answers from FEMA over troubling changes to the agency’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. In a letter to FEMA Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator Robert J. Fenton, Jr., Thompson and Kennedy warned that the Trump administration’s new BRIC funding notice makes it harder for rural, Tribal, and low-i

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland May 26, 2026                                                   202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF MABLE BRADY U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today released the following statement on the passing of Mable Brady: “I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mable Brady, matriarch of the Brady family on St. Croix. Alongside her husband, Allan Brady, Sr., Mrs. Mable opened Brady's Restaurant in the late 1960s, building it into one of the most treasur

Congressman Don Beyer today introduced the CLEAN UP Mines Act to strengthen key environmental protections for streams and lands impacted by mining. The bill is inspired by the Department of Interior’s Stream Protection Rule that established clear requirements for responsible surface coal mining while meeting the nation’s energy needs.   “Reducing water pollution and other detrimental effects of toxic mining disposal is commonsense,” said Rep. Beyer. “The provisions included in my bill to safeguard our waters and lands from toxic waste are necessary to protect our critical and fragile ecosy

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) led 26 of her colleagues in requesting the Trump Administration to redesignate Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) because of ongoing civil unrest and armed conflict in the country. The initial 18-month protected status designation is set to expire on Wednesday, May 27. In a letter to the heads of the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State, the lawmakers stressed that the United States must extend TPS for Lebanon and continue providing refuge to Lebanese nationals escaping crisis.  “The United States has long offered refu

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) reintroduced the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act to promote the safety and security of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence, and stalking. The legislation would allow survivors to take time off from work without fear of penalty, requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to assist survivors dealing with the aftermath of violence, provides access to unemployment benefits, and establishes insurance discrimination protection

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Rich McCormick (R-GA-07) requested the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reconsider its policy on screening human tissue donors for sepsis. In a letter to Kyle A. Diamantas, Acting Commissioner of the FDA, Representatives Dingell and McCormick asked that the FDA consider adopting the approach of screening for systemic infection, rather than sepsis diagnosis, before finalizing the draft guidance document “Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Disease Agents Associated with Sepsis by Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tiss

Rain didn’t stop the Town of Middlebury from coming together for a Memorial Day Ceremony. As we mourn and honor our service members, we are reminded that our freedoms are not inevitable, but the result of extraordinary sacrifice.

In Tariffville, we paid tribute to the men and women who never returned home and honor the families they left behind. We are forever grateful for their courage and sacrifice.

Students from Middlebury commemorated Memorial Day by researching local military members, past and present, and creating a Veterans Hall which was on display at Shepardson Community Center. This memorial highlights the humanity, love of country, and strength of those from the community who have honorably served.

Garden Grove, CA – Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both-D Calif.) and Representative Derek Tran (D-Calif.-45) sent a letter to PresidentDonald Trump urging approval of California’s request for a Federal Emergency Declaration in response to the ongoing toxic chemical incident, known as the “Western Incident,” at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California. Read the full letter HERE. An excerpt from the letter is as follows: The severity of this disaster requires additional coordination and federal support. Therefore, we urge you to expeditiously approve Cali

Reflective afternoon with the Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee honoring our fallen heroes, including those who served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service in WWII. Thankful to be surrounded by neighbors & friends committed to always remembering our past in hopes to build a more resilient future.

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) recently appeared on the Work in Progress podcast, hosted by actress and activist Sophia Bush. They discussed the current administration, how to approach bipartisan policy, and what brings them hope in the current political climate. The full podcast episode can be found here. Senator Blunt Rochester: “We have three P’s, Purpose, Peace, and Planet, that’s what we’re here for. Purpose, that’s jobs, that’s making sure you got healthcare and a house to li

“As a parent of a young child, I’m asked to sign off on small things in my kid’s school day, down to whether they get sunscreen at recess. A child’s name and sense of self are not small things. They are fundamental, and on something that important I don’t believe parents should be cut out […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on House Gender Ideology Bill appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) secured committee approval yesterday for three pieces of legislation focused on helping communities build more transit-oriented housing and increasing driver and pedestrian safety on our roadways. The bills were advanced as part of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization process, a legislative package that Congress passes about once every five years. Rep. Mullin’s bills... The post Mullin’s Transit-Oriented Housing and Pedestrian Safety Bills Advance appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.