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Washington, D.C. – Today, legislation led by U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) to reauthorize and continue funding for the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (EARLY) Act and the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program passed the House of Representatives in a 394 to 6 vote. In the United States, the most common cancer diagnosed among women is breast cancer, where the average risk for develo

For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland July 20, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT'S STATEMENT ON VIRGIN ISLANDS HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY FUNDING SUSPENSION BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Washington, D.C. — Congressw oman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) decision to immediately suspend disaster recovery funding to the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA): "I am in receipt of a copy of the notice to the Virgin Islands Housing Fi

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), founding member of the Monopoly Busters Caucus and member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, cosponsored legislation introduced by Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), and Pat Ryan (NY-18), co-chairs of the Monopoly Busters Caucus, to break up dominant meatpacking monopolies, rein in foreign-controlled corporate giants, and end unfair pricing practices that raise costs for American families and box out local farmers and ranchers. The legislation, the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, is bicameral, introd

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “What the hell, Mr. President? Cut the BS. End the tariffs. Renegotiate USMCA. Lower prices.” Today, the Trump administration announced new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods starting next month. The 50% tariffs would include goods that had previously been protected from import taxes by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). This month, Rep. Larsen sent a report to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging the continuation of USMCA. The report summarizes over a hundred meetings

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Joe Neguse and Debbie Wasserman-Schultz led the entire House Democratic Caucus in a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the agency reverse course on a new rule requiring certain Medicaid applicants and enrollees to meet conditions of eligibility in order to access critical healthcare services. The framework implements work requirements mandated by the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), and has the potential to lock American families facing some of the most dire health conditions out of lifesaving care. Neg

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s latest 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. “Washington state and Canada’s economies are deeply intertwined, and our trading relationship is mutually beneficial. These new taxes will raise prices on American families and likely lead to retaliation against the very industries Trump purportedly wants to protect. The president continues to demonstrate to the American people why he shouldn’t be allowed to put more tariffs in place without Congress’ approval. “While we may have legitimate issues with t

Dozens of House Democrats are supporting a new effort to replenish billions in pared-back IRS modernization funding, which they say is necessary to enforce tax law and help taxpayers. “For too long, wealthy individuals and large corporations have gotten away with not paying their fair share of taxes,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the bill’s lead author. “This bill restores the necessary funding so the agency can ensure that the tax code is enforced fairly and ensure wealthy tax evaders pay their fair share.” The push to restore roughly $83 billion that’s largely been clawed back since De

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) introduced the Capping Appointed Positions (CAP) Act, which would place a reasonable limit on the number of political staff a president can place throughout the federal government without Senate approval. This legislation would help prevent the increasing politicization of federal agencies and provide a commonsense check on the president’s power while preserving a robust civil service. Congressman Walkinshaw and Congresswoman Scholten were joined by Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). “

Today, Alim Garipov, a Bellaire High School student, was released from ICE detention following a community-wide advocacy effort. Immigration lawyer Olsa Alikaj-Cano of Cano Immigration PLLC, Congresswoman Fletcher (TX-07), and Alim’s family released the following joint statement: “We are relieved and grateful that Alim has finally been released from detention and reunited with his family. “This outcome came after a tireless, expeditious effort over the weekend, working in partnership to secure Alim’s release. “So many people across our city—his friends, teachers, coaches, and so many others—ra

Alim Garipov, a Bellaire High School student detained by ICE agents Friday night, has been released from custody, according to a lawmaker, the boy’s family and his attorney. Garipov was released and reunited with his family Monday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher said in a joint statement with Garipov’s family and Olsa Alikaj-Cano, an immigration attorney. The statement gave credit to a “tireless, expeditious effort over the weekend,” of officials, locals and advocates pressing for the 18-year-old’s release after he was detained by agents at Hobby Airport. Garipov, who will be a senior this fall

Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell and four of her House colleagues expressed concerns to the Trump Administration over the growing number of invasive species in the Great Lakes. In a letter sent to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the lawmakers said the agency may be putting the entire Great Lakes ecosystem at risk by exempting existing “Lakers,” a specialized class of large commercial cargo ships or bulk carriers that operate within the Great Lakes, from its rule requiring cargo ships to install ballast water-treatment systems that remove or kill invasive species. Congresswo

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) issued the following statement on the death of 1st Lieutenant Tyler Feehan of Ewa Beach in Jordan. “I join all of our Hawai’i in mourning the passing in Jordan of United States Army First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan of ‘Ewa Beach. The loss of any of our servicemembers is tragic, but of one of our own ‘ohana is especially deep. I extend my deepest sympathies to Lt Feehan’s family with our Hawaii’s lasting gratitude for his service to our country.” ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) joined the End Corruption Caucus, a coalition of lawmakers committed to rooting out corruption in government, restoring transparency and accountability, and ensuring the federal government works for the American people and not the wealthy and well-connected. “Americans are tired of watching our elected leaders use their position and power to cash in while working families struggle to afford the basics,” said Rep. Gomez. “I’m joining the End Corruption Caucus to stop insider trading in Congress, take dark money out of politics, a

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

For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps July 20, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CLAUDETTE "ADJOA" HINDS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) released the following statement on the passing of Claudette "Adjoa" Hinds of the U.S. Virgin Islands: "Our Virgin Islands community is mourning the loss of Claudette 'Adjoa' Hinds, a woman whose life and legacy touched many across our territory. Ms. Hinds' passing leaves a void that will be felt by her family, her friends, and all who had the privilege of knowin

Rep. Cuellar Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Legislation would reverse VA reimbursement reductions of up to 43 percent and protect access to home-based care in rural Texas communities WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-TX-28) joined as an original cosponsor of the Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026, which would reverse reductions in Department of Veterans Affairs reimbursement rates for essential home care services. The House legislation was introduced by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03), with companion

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) gave a speech on her newly introduced bill, the Minimum Experience Requirements for Intelligence Transition (MERIT) Act, that would require any individual serving as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), including in an acting or interim capacity, to have extensive national security experience. Watch the speech here. Download the speech here. The requirement […] The post ICYMI: Slotkin Gives Remarks on Senate Floor about the Risk of Weaponization of Intelligence Community appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Recognizing offices that elevate public service, modernize operations, and build trust with constituents By David L. Nevins for The Fulcrum The Congressional Management Foundation’s Democracy Awards recognize congressional offices that demonstrate excellence in public service. While the headlines often focus on conflict, this year’s winners remind us that strong leadership, thoughtful management, and a commitment to […]

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after the Malaysian Prime Minister ordered the immediate deportation of Israelis from the country: They’re kicking Jews out of Malaysia. We’ve seen this all before. The purge of Jews has begun. Predictable, and just the beginning. We know where this leads. There is only […] The post Landsman Statement on Malaysia Deporting Israelis appeared first on Greg Landsman.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today joined U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (Wash.-07), Sylvia Garcia (Texas-29), Chellie Pingree (Maine-01), Jamie Raskin (Md.-08), and Bennie G. Thompson (Miss.-02) in calling for independent investigations into Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Guerrero’s deaths and demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) halt removal proceedings against the witnesses. “Both of these incidents have […]

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held press conferences across New York State – including in Latham, Utica, and Riverhead – 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 […] The post Gillibrand Commences Statewide Tour Addressing The Rising Cost Of Groceries, Lagging Consumer Confidence appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) demanded answers from Donald Trump’s nominee to become the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), David Cummins, regarding TSA’s information sharing agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), how law enforcement is supposed to identify itself at airports when making arrests, and how, if confirmed, he […] The post Rosen Demands Answers from TSA Administrator Nominee on Las Vegas Airport ICE Arrest, Pledges to Not Support Until Addressed appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires. States can request financial assistance from FEMA through Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs) to help cover costs relating to […] The post Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues in Demanding More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Every Democratic member of Massachusetts’ House delegation joined nearly 200 congressional Democrats across the country on Friday to demand independent investigations into the fatal shootings of two men by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Texas and Maine, escalating pressure on the agency after its second deadly shooting in less than a week. The […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson urging immediate federal action to protect servicemembers, veterans, and military families from fraud.   The Senators warned that military-connected consumers are being targeted at scale, losing hundreds of millions of dollars each year to sophisticated fraud schemes […]

Trump actions will kill more than 30,000 Jobs and raise energy costs Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Angus King (I-Maine), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) in launching an investigation into the Trump Administration’s efforts to kill offshore wind energy projects and […]

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The New York Times: To Win Their Races, Black Politicians Confront a New Landscape With the Voting Rights Act weakened, Black representation will depend less on Black voters and more on broad, multiracial appeal or on ideological outsider campaigns By Bernard Mokam and Clyde McGrady As majority-Black districts are blown up one by one, the future of Black […] The post To Win Their Races, Black Politicians Confront a New Landscape appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

Blandford, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Blandford Town Administrator Cristina Ferrera, Select Board Chair Jackie Coury, and Water Commission Chair Brad Curry to announce $1,092,000 in federal funding for water treatment and distribution system upgrades. This allocation was made possible through community project funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Small, Underserved, and […]

SPRINGFIELD, MA— Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement blasting President Trump for spreading more debunked falsehoods regarding the security of U.S. elections: “The President knows he’s failed the American people. Wages can’t keep up with his inflation, he can’t find his way out of a war he started that nobody wanted, and families are […]

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 Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, this week joined U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in introducing the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation to close […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined the Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act, legislation led by U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), which would provide transparency around corporations’ use of tax havens and incentives to offshore jobs. The lawmakers’ bill would require public companies to disclose their financial reporting […]