Press Releases

Washington D.C. — Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after voting against final passage of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill during the Transportation and Infrastructure full committee markup:   "I appreciate the bipartisan work that went into this bill and the good faith we engaged in today, but I must oppose final passage.   "At a moment when our transportation system needs bold, balanced investment, this legislation is insufficient. It co

PHOENIX — This week, Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) conducted a surprise oversight visit at the Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center (AROCC) at the Mesa Gateway Airport following alarming reports of abuse and medical neglect inside the facility.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) celebrated the selection of Mesa Gateway Airport as one of only two airports in the nation chosen to participate in a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot program that will transition high-activity contract air traffic control towers to direct FAA staffing and management.

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representatives Ed Case (Hawaiʻi-01) and Jill Tokuda (Hawaiʻi-02) today introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives proposed legislation to crack down on illegal fireworks by allowing prosecutors to pursue money laundering charges against criminals moving illegal fireworks across state lines.  “Our legislation addresses the source dealers in illegal fireworks who engage in large-scale national criminal enterprise that threatens public safety, fuels illicit financial activity and has devastated communities in Hawai‘i and across the country,” said Case. Current fe

WASHINGTON – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, helped pass the Build America 250 Act. This legislation includes several highway and hazardous materials provisions championed by Congresswoman Titus.  “It feels like just yesterday that we enacted the most significant infrastructure investment in our nation’s history through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus. “I am proud to help pass this bipartisan package to build on that progress that includes my provisions to help prevent

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced Olivia Hamm of Oak Harbor High School as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Washington state’s 2nd congressional district with her piece, "Sleepy." "It takes courage to put yourself out there as a young artist, and I want to thank all the artists who submitted their work to the Congressional Art Competition," said Larsen. "Congratulations to Olivia Hamm for winning this year’s competition. I look forward to seeing 'Sleepy' in the Capitol throughout the year.

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02)’s BUILD America 250 Act passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill continues historic investments in Washington state started by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 (BIL). “Every day is Infrastructure Day in Northwest Washington,” said Rep. Larsen. “The BUILD America 250 Act will employ women and men in my district building roads, bridges, highways, transit, culverts and more. You can’t have a big-league economy with little-league infrastructure, a

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Representative Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to introduce the Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act. This legislation would allow Island Health, a rural hospital in Anacortes, to be designated as a Critical Access Hospital.    “As health care costs continue to rise, rural hospitals that provide care for local servicemembers, like Island Health in Anacortes, are struggling to maintain their current operations,” said Rep. Larsen. “This legislation will help more rural hospitals receive Critical Access Hospita

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is demanding answers from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the despicable conditions at the Sycamore Meadows apartment complex in Superior Township. The HUD-funded apartment complex is facing scrutiny due to neglectful property management, inadequate maintenance services, and unhealthy and unlivable conditions. In a new letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Congresswoman Dingell is raising concerns over prolonged periods without functioning furnaces during the winter months, recurring sewage backups and flooding, foul odors

Washington, D.C.— Today, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted to advance key provisions of Representative Jamie Raskin’s (MD-08) bicameral, bipartisan Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act. These provisions will expand access to federal funding opportunities for local governments to make roadways safer for all, including bicyclists, pedestrians and roadside workers.  Now that the legislation has advanced out of committee, the next step is a vote on the House floor. “Sarah Langenkamp—a loving mother, dedicated wife and patrio

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15), joined by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Reps. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Timothy Kennedy (NY-26), George Latimer (NY-16), John Mannion (NY-22), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Grace Meng (NY-06), Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Thomas Suozzi (NY-03), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), […] The post Rep. Ritchie Torres Leads Bicameral New York Delegation in Urging Education Department to Protect TRIO Programs appeared first on Torres.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -— This week, during the Department of Homeland Security’s reconciliation bill markup, committee Republicans blocked all of U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin’s (D-MI) amendments that put necessary guardrails on DHS, tackles corruption, and protects free speech.    These amendments come after Slotkin recently traveled to the North Lake Processing Center and a warehouse in Romulus, Michigan that DHS purchased for […] The post Republicans Block Slotkin’s 5 Amendments to Stop Warehouse Detention, Ban Armed Federal Agents at our Polls, Prevent Ballot Seizures, Tackle Insider Trading, and

The Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act of 2026 addresses economic barriers faced by survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, ensures 40 days of leave for victims—10 of which must be paid Senator Murray: “Survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault should not be forced to choose between their health and safety […] The post Murray, Dingell, Moore reintroduce the SAFE for Survivors Act to Provide Economic Security for Domestic Violence Survivors appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and John Hoeven (R-ND), along with Representatives Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and Troy Carter (D-LA) led a bipartisan, bicameral effort, along with 108 of their colleagues, urging U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countries. […] The post Slotkin, Hoeven Press Ambassador Greer to Investigate Unfair, Predatory Sugar Trade Practices  appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act this week, a major step toward tackling the housing affordability crisis. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led the inclusion of multiple legislative action points within the housing bill. A champion for both affordable AND desirable housing, Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ inclusions build […] The post ICYMI: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Passes Legislation in ROAD to Housing that Helps Homeowners Keep & Maintain Their Homes appeared first on Nikema Williams.

San Mateo, CA – U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) led a national coalition of lawmakers to submit several requests as part of the Fiscal Year 27 House Appropriations process, encompassing a wide range of issues including climate resiliency, clean energy, election... The post Rep. Mullin Seeks Investments in Clean Energy, Election Integrity, Public Health & More in the 2027 Federal Budget Process appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined 24 of their colleagues sending a letter to Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Valden raising strong concerns about the plan to reorganize the Food […] The post In Letter, Murray, Klobuchar Raise Concerns about Food and Nutrition Service Reorganization appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

This bill would create a non-profit organization focused on supporting veterans and their beneficiaries who fall victim to scams WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27), Rep. Jefferson Shreve (IN-06), and Rep. Austin Scott (GA-08) announced their introduction of the Veteran Scam Victim Foundation Act, legislation that would establish a foundation to direct charitable contributions to assist veterans and their […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led members of the Pennsylvania delegation in a bipartisan letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to request Secretarial Disaster Designation after unprecedented spring weather events led to devastating economic loss for the Commonwealth’s farmers. The letter was signed by U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) and U.S. […] The post Fetterman Leads Pennsylvania Colleagues In Letter of Support for Farmers appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned the Air Force after their announcement of an additional five-year delay to clean up the lake in Oscoda, MI, where residents have spent over a decade waiting for their water to be made safe.  Watch here.  Download here.   ###  The post ICYMI: Slotkin Presses Air Force to Clean Up Forever Chemicals in Michigan’s Water  appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke… The post CLARKE AND NEGUSE CELEBRATE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR BILL, THE MAGNUS WHITE AND SAFE STREETS FOR EVERYONE ACT, IN E&C FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

WASHINGTON – This week, during a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee budget hearing,Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) pushed Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins on how the President’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget will impact VA research opportunities into innovative therapies to treat conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorder, and depression. He also questioned the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced the Ending Child Poverty Resolution, which calls on Congress to fully invest in solving the United States’ child poverty crisis.  The United States has one of the highest child poverty rates among wealthy nations, double that of countries like the Netherlands […] The post Tlaib and Jacobs Introduce Resolution to End Child Poverty appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced the All Students Count Act, legislation that would require more comprehensive and equitable disaggregation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) student data… The post Jayapal, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Ensure AANHPI Students are Accounted for in Schools appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today joined Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), in introducing the Fostering Agricultural Research and Modernization through Artificial Intelligence (FARM AI) Act. The bill would increase capital for AI projects through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants […]