Press Releases

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.

WASHINGTON D.C.– This week, Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined 19 of their Senate colleagues in calling on the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to undo dangerous policy changes made in the recently announced notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for housing counseling, which would drastically narrow the activities eligible for funding under HUD’s housing counseling […] The post Slotkin Joins Fight Against HUD Cuts to Housing Counseling for Homeowners and Renters   appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $5,693,508 in federal grant funding for infrastructure upgrades to four Virginia airports. This funding is awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for FY26, which is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators helped negotiate and pass. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure […]

WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), alongside Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), today introduced a House resolution condemning President Trump’s April 22 Truth Social amplification of a racist post by radio host Michael Savage attacking birthright… The post Jayapal, Krishnamoorthi, Lieu Introduce Resolution Condemning Trump’s Racist Rhetoric Targeting Indian and Chinese Americans appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) advocated for funding for 19 local projects across California’s 15th Congressional District, all of which are moving forward as part of the 2027 federal budget process. These projects would deliver critical investments directly to communities by improving water and sewer infrastructure, reducing traffic congestion, strengthening climate resilience, and enhancing senior... The post Rep. Mullin’s Community Project Funding Clears Key Hurdle in FY27 Appropriations Process  appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Reviewing the Effects of Policies, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study (REPORTS) Act. This legislation is designed to study the impact of federal programs and policies on people living near or under the poverty line and racial inequity, including the racial wealth gap. The REPORTS Act […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Study Impact of Federal Programs on Racial Inequity appeared first on Nikema Williams.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and 13 of their Senate colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to prioritize American workers and stand up to China during the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). The lawmakers laid out a comprehensive plan and called on the Trump Administration to address the offshoring of American jobs, stop China from undermining U.S. businesses and […]

RAYMOND, W.A.  –  Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) recently completed a busy swing of activities across the District, including a visit to the Raymond Weyerhaeuser Sawmill, a meeting with the American Legion 150 on services access, and a stop in at Ryderwood to celebrate upcoming improvements to the energy grid. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez was invited […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Tours Sawmill, and Speaks with Veterans About VA Services appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Schiff: “Tulsi Gabbard’s only positive contribution to our nation’s national security is her resignation” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation: “My thoughts go out to Tulsi Gabbard and her family, as her husband battles this serious health problem. I […]

GAO confirmed WISeR pilot program is currently functioning illegally across 6 states, including Arizona, and requires oversight from Congress WASHINGTON – This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn a new pilot program that is using artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct prior authorization in Traditional Medicare to deny or delay certain procedures […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with Tulsi Gabbard and her family as her husband battles cancer. Anyone who has watched a loved one go through a serious illness understands the toll it takes, and I wish him […]

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the committee passed H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act: “The BUILD America 250 Act is a smart investment in local communities as they build, repair, and replace critical infrastructure,” said Strickland. “This bipartisan […] The post Strickland Wins Local Infrastructure Developments in Transportation Bill appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

May 22, 2026 BALTIMORE, MD – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) delivered the commencement address at Coppin State University. See below for a link to her full speech. “Those who try to hold you back, believe me, will not do so because you are unqualified. It’s because they need a head start,” said Senator Alsobrooks. WATCH […]

The Trump Administration provided minimal details on a plan to abandon American values and focus solely on admitting more white-only Afrikaner refugees WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee; U.S. Senator… The post RANKING MEMBERS DURBIN, RASKIN, PADILLA, JAYAPAL STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S UNLAWFUL REFUGEE CONSULTATION WITH CONGRESS appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) today announced that their legislation to prevent the smuggling of American-made semiconductors into China has passed the Senate. The Stop Stealing our Chips Act would amend the Export Control Reform Act to create a whistleblower incentive program at the Bureau of Industry and Security […]

Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: House Republicans have failed this country. For nearly three months, Donald Trump has forced America and our men and women in uniform into a reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. Donald Trump and Pete […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined a bipartisan group of his Senate colleagues, including U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), in introducing the Fostering Agricultural Research and Modernization through Artificial Intelligence (FARM AI) Act. The bill would increase capital for […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) welcomed House Ways and Means Committee passage of his Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act and provisions from his Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act. “I am grateful to my colleagues on the House Ways and Means committee who stood up for patients on Medicare. […]