Press Releases

Today, after Republicans voted to block her legislation to end the Trump administration’s WISeR pilot program, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to deny seniors’ medical claims, Senate Aging Committee Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement: “Allowing AI to continue to delay and deny seniors’ medical care is completely immoral and absolutely unacceptable. […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Voting To Allow AI To Deny Medical Care To Seniors appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), and U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR-02) and Val Hoyle (D-OR-04) introduced the McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act, with support from U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT). The new bipartisan legislation would […] The post NEW: Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Aviation Safety After Slackline-Helicopter Tragedy appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), and Pat Ryan (NY-18), co-chairs of the Monopoly Busters Caucus, are introducing the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, legislation to break up dominant meatpacking monopolies, rein in foreign-controlled corporate giants, and… The post Jayapal, Deluzio, Ryan Introduce Legislation to Break Up Meatpacking Monopolies, Drive Down Grocery Costs appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

“So, until we are able to codify gender equality in the Constitution, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies have supported women... The post Pressley Blasts GOP Anti-Woman Agenda, Attacks on DEIA appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

Watch Here. Today, ahead of President Trump’s “speech,” U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) – who will be spending all of Friday traveling across New York talking about grocery prices – released the following statement and video: “At a time when families are paying more for less under this administration, instead of focusing on improving their […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Trump’s Primetime Waste of Time appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Thursday, July 16, 2026, ahead of President Trump’s primetime address in which he is expected to revive claims of fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), joined by House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Democrats, sent a letter to Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, CIA […] The post RELEASE: Rep. Gottheimer, House Intelligence Committee Democrats Warn Against Weaponizing Declassified Intelligence Ahead of Trump Address appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Washington, D.C. — Today, for the second time, U.S. House Republicans were forced to withdraw a flawed Republican bill, H.R. 9237, from floor consideration. This followed strong opposition from members of the Democratic Veterans Caucus highlighting how the bill would represent the largest cut to veterans’ benefits in history, including cutting benefits for common conditions like […] The post Goodlander, Democratic Veterans Celebrate Defeat of Republican Attack on Veterans’ Benefits appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined advocates from Protect Our Care to launch the Sick Of It! campaign to hold Republicans accountable for their healthcare cuts and deliver an agenda for working families. Below is a transcript of her remarks: “Here’s what the Republican Party is about to find out. That […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) reintroduced legislation to protect students from predatory higher-education programs—which are often run by for-profit colleges—that target financially vulnerable students, leave borrowers buried in debt, and force taxpayers to foot the bill for federal aid that never delivered on its promise. […] The post Merkley, Krishnamoorthi Fight Back Against Predatory For-Profit Colleges Scamming Students with Worthless College Degrees appeared first on Merkley.

Murray: “People choose Traditional Medicare because they want to make their health care decisions with their doctor—not with a private company that’s out to make a profit.” ICYMI: Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution to Overturn A.I.-Driven Program That’s Overruling WA Doctors & Delaying Care for Seniors ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full speech*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. […] The post On Senate Floor, Murray Urges Colleagues to End Trump Administration’s AI Program that is Delaying and Denying Seniors’ Health Care appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) is leading a congressional effortto increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), address staffing shortages at VA facilities across the country, and ensure veterans receive the timely, quality care they have earned. This effort comes after Vindman heard from more than 200 Virginians who participated in a district-wide survey about their experiences accessing VA services. Currently, veterans seeking care […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Rep. Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the Duty of Transparency Act, legislation that would require Members of Congress to give constituents timely notice of an extended absence from voting. The full bill text is attached. Under the bill, a Member who has a reasonable belief that they […] The post Reps. Torres and Moulton Introduce the Duty of Transparency Act to Require Timely Notice for Extended Congressional Absences appeared first on Torres.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while House Republicans are ignoring the needs of everyday Americans, House Democrats remain committed to driving down the high cost of living and making life better for the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: A few moments ago, yet again, another reckless Republican […]

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to slam the Trump administration’s dangerous rollbacks of gun safety regulations. “Earlier this month, devastating mass shootings turned Fourth of July celebrations in nine states into a series of tragedies. Instead of taking action to protect our families, the Trump administration is rolling back […] The post Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference Slamming Trump Administration’s Dangerous Rollbacks Of Gun Safety Regulations appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, is introducing Orlin’s Law, legislation named for Orlin Hernandez Reyes. Three-year-old Orlin was murdered after his mother was deported and he… The post Jayapal Introduces Orlin’s Law Calling for the Protection of Children of Immigrants appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full questioning*** ***WATCH and READ: Senator Murray’s full opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) hearing to consider Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the HELP committee, grilled Trump’s nominee Acting Secretary of […] The post At HELP Hearing, Murray Grills Trump’s Secretary of Labor Nominee on Wasteful Interagency Agreements, Trump’s Anti-Worker Agenda appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

July 16, 2026   WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), questioned Keith Sonderling, nominee for Secretary of Labor.  “When we last met and had our last exchange, it was in February, and it was at that time that I asked you a question about whether collective bargaining agreements were legally enforceable. You shared with me that […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing concerning Todd Blanche’s nomination to be Attorney General, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) pressed former Attorney General John Ashcroft, who testified in support of Blanche, on whether he agrees with Blanche’s assessment that the president is entitled to use the Justice Department to prosecute his political enemies.  Schiff also questioned Ashcroft on whether he had ever had a grand […]

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee—announced today the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 cleared a key hurdle by passing out of the EPW Committee. WRDA is critical, bipartisan legislation that authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects and policy […] The post Merkley: Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill Advances in the U.S. Senate, Includes Key Priorities for Oregon appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. — Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright calling on him to immediately halt the Department of Energy’s […] The post Murray, Kaptur Blast DOE for Illegally Funneling Carbon Capture Funds to Prop Up Coal Plants, Demand Department Halts Plans appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Watch the Full Interview HERE. WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined NewsNation’s Alicia Neves to discuss the recent ICE killings and Trump’s abrupt reversal of ICE’s pause in conducting traffic stops. In the last week, ICE has killed people in Maine and in Texas during traffic stop operations, both of whom were […] The post ICYMI: Rosen Joins NewsNation to Discuss Recent ICE Shootings, Trump’s Reversal of ICE Traffic Stop Suspension appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) hearing to consider Keith Sonderling’s nomination to be Secretary of Labor—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), delivered the following opening […] The post Sen. Murray’s Opening Remarks at HELP Hearing on Keith Sonderling’s Nomination to be Secretary of Labor appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

July 16, 2026   WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, questioned Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during the hearing “The CFPB Semi-Annual Report: A New Day at the CFPB Through Reform.”   “The 160,000 federal employees in my state – these are the patriots of our country who have worked for decades. They did not care whether […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency (NO BOSS) Act today, legislation that would modernize the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program so that laid off workers can more easily receive their normal unemployment insurance even while working full-time to start […]

Welch has championed bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act to protect small retailers and businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, this week received the National Retail Federation’s 2026 “Champion of Main Street” award for his leadership and work to ensure small businesses and retailers in Vermont and across the country […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and 22 other colleagues to place additional pressure on the Department of Defense to release its findings on the February bombing of an elementary school in Iran. The attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab reportedly killed around 120 children and roughly 175 people overall, making it the […]

“This is supposed to be a watchdog agency. People should be able to go there and find information that helps them.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today questioned Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), […]

Six of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies – Chevron, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, Exxon and TotalEnergies are projected to make $94 billion combined in profits this year. That is $2,967 a second.    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is demanding the Department of Justice (DOJ) launch a federal investigation into potential price gouging by big oil companies and to publicly […]

WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Acting Inspector General for the Department of Justice Sean O’Neill calling for an investigation into reports that Trump administration political appointees in the office of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche may have interfered in a Department of Justice investigation into a potentially corrupt clemency scheme. The case involves President […]

The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Bankman-Fried should under no circumstances receive a presidential pardon WASHINGTON – Last night, the Senate unanimously passed Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)’s resolution expressing that convicted crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of FTX, should not receive a presidential pardon, commutation, or any other form of Federal clemency. “It should not […]

LOS ANGELES – Today U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) addressed attendees at the NALEO 43rd Annual Conference. “This has been a very tough year for our community without a doubt. We have been targeted. They’re racially profiling us. They’re hunting Latino working class men in the streets of our country right now. But we know one thing: […]

WASHINGTON – Two of Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)’s bills aimed at conserving Arizona’s water and boosting clean energy production received committee consideration today. “Arizona is facing historic drought conditions and soaring energy costs; we need innovative solutions to tackle these problems, and that’s exactly what my bills being considered today are about,” said Senator Gallego. “I’m glad to see […]