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In June 2026, Congress unveiled the 554-page Take Care of America's Veterans Act—a package of more than 60 bills that impact veterans and their benefits, but has drawn some strong opposition. The DRIVE Act, introduced in 2025, is not included in that legislation. It would tie VA mileage reimbursements for veteran care to the GSA rate and require properly submitted claims to be paid within 90 days. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) is a sponsor of the bill. The post Rural Veteran Raises Alarm Over VA Mileage Reimbursement as Congress Stalls appeared first on Congresswoman Julia Brownley.

Murray: “To every family in Spokane and across Eastern Washington who has lost a home, or a business, or a lifetime of memories—hear me: I promise you—I am with you, today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes to rebuild.” Murray: “There is not a single dollar I won’t pursue if it means helping […] The post Senator Murray Vows to Get Spokane and WA Federal Resources for Wildfire Response and Recovery appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Nearly 1 in 6 children in Vermont face hunger WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in reintroducing the Feeding Our Rural Kids (FORK) Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation which would help summer meal program sponsors purchase, retrofit, or repair vehicles that expand access to summer meals for children in rural communities. U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to help state, local, and Tribal government agencies monitor worsening air pollution caused by wildfires and make more informed public health decisions. The Wildfire Air Quality Sensor Expansion Act would direct the Environmental Protection Agency to create and […] The post ICYMI: Rosen Introduces Bill to Create and Expand Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced the Permanent CBDC Ban Act, legislation that would permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing or creating a Central Bank Digital Currency. A CBDC would expose Americans to unconstitutional financial surveillance and give the Federal Reserve unchecked power over individual finances. The Permanent CBDC Ban Act is […] The post RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Introduces the Permanent CBDC Ban Act appeared first on Cloud.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) joined members of the New Hampshire and Maine congressional delegations in raising concerns around a new rule proposed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Merit Systems Protection Board that would weaken civil service protections and undermine workers’ rights at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). In their […] The post Goodlander Joins New Hampshire and Maine Delegations in Opposing New OPM Rule Weakening Civilian Labor Protections at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), respectively the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight, teamed up to introduce bipartisan legislation that would finally end all commercial and industrial uses of asbestos. The Alan […] The post Merkley, Curtis Announce Bipartisan Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 appeared first on Merkley.

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic leadership press conference on the Senate advancing the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR), which extends government funding through December 11. Senator Murray’s remarks, as delivered, are below: “Well, […] The post Senator Murray Remarks on Averting Shutdown & Democrats’ Fight to Deliver for Families in Spending Bills appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

NEWARK, NJ – Today, Congressmen Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and George Latimer (NY-16) conducted a Congressional oversight visit at the Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. Delaney Hall is the largest immigration detention facility on the East Coast. The facility, which is privately owned and operated by the GEO Group, currently holds hundreds […] The post Reps. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall appeared first on Torres.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after breaking news from POLITICO that Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche is working with federal agencies “so that the Dobbs decision becomes permanent in every single state” by banning the mailing of medication abortion, such as mifepristone: “Dismantling Roe v. Wade was never Republicans’ endgame, and we’ve always known they’ve […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on Leaked Audio Confirming Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Plans to Restrict Medication Abortion Access Nationwide, Including in Sta

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. George Whitesides (CA-27), April McClain-Delaney (MD-06), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Understanding AI in the Classroom Act. The use of artificial intelligence in the classroom has expanded greatly, yet very little research is being done to understand the real effects it has on students. As teachers and administrators evaluate if and how to permanently integrate AI into their classrooms, more […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statements after their Foreign Robocall Elimination Act passed the Senate floor with unanimous support. The bill brings together government and private sector experts to eliminate unlawful robocalls originating abroad and prevent them from […]

Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today reintroduced the Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act, legislation that would protect the continuity of federal health benefits under Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Veterans Affairs for Americans who […] The post Senators Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Healthcare for Americans Who Cannot Afford Bail appeared first on Merkley.

“Insurers should not charge consumers higher premiums simply because of their personal credit history, which could have been impacted by... The post NEWS: Pressley, Warren, Lawmakers Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores as Costs Rise appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

GRANGER, Ind. — Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) kicked off his “Hoosier Heartland Tour,” his annual August District Tour, traveling to all 11 counties of the Second District to visit manufacturers, farms, and local organizations and hear directly from constituents, including how the Working Families Tax Cuts are impacting Hoosier paychecks and businesses. “This is […] The post Yakym Kicks Off “Hoosier Heartland” District Tour to Highlight Working Families Tax Cuts appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) called on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to address Farm Service Agency (FSA) office closures and reduction of services in Missouri. His letter comes after the Missouri FSA State Committee announced a reduction of services in Ralls County starting in October of this year, a crucial time […] The post Hawley Urges Secretary Rollins to Keep Farm Service Agency Offices Open in Missouri appeared first on Josh Hawley.

Senators: The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit last year, unable to fully account for $4.65 trillion in assets Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would impose financial consequences if the Pentagon fails to pass a full, independent audit. Any Pentagon department that […] The post Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending appeared first on Merkley.

“This administration’s interagency agreements will harm students with disabilities.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s remarks. U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today participated in a spotlight hearing on the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education and efforts to move the Office of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 4, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WTAS: Momentum Builds Behind Armstrong’s Push to Get America Building Again Lawmakers, labor, energy producers, manufacturers, clean-energy developers and policy leaders are rallying around comprehensive permitting reform. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Support is growing for Senator Alan Armstrong’s (R-OK) campaign to modernize America’s broken permitting system and […]

LONGVIEW, WA — Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joined a group of pulp and paperworkers and union leaders at the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Hall in Longview. She was joined by friend and fellow appropriator Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA-33). The Representatives spoke to workers about ongoing efforts to support the pulp and […] The post Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joins paper industry leaders to discuss labor support at AWPPW Hall appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

No Cuts to Healthcare Coalition Outlines Devastating Cuts to Immigrant Healthcare Coming Oct 1 due to Trump’s HR 1 SEIU 775: We urge Gov and Legislature to “authorize emergency spending to stop this catastrophe before it happens” SEATTLE, WA— Yesterday,… The post Rep. Pramila Jayapal Holds Roundtable in Seattle on Trump’s Cuts to Long-Term Care for Immigrants appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Murray: “Chairman Johnson has said repeatedly he believes Social Security is a Ponzi scheme… I am going to keep fighting to save Social Security and protect healthcare for Americans. Now, and long into the future.” Johnson: “I’ve said it’s a legal Ponzi scheme, which is exactly what it is. I mean, take a look at […] The post At Budget Hearing, Senator Murray Slams Republicans for Sham Hearing on Medicaid Fraud, After They Made the Largest Cuts to Medicaid in History appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

“Senator Schumer has said he wants to avoid a shutdown. It’s time to prove it. The question is: Do Democrats in this body have the courage to stand up to the extremists who have taken over their party?” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today urged Senate Democrats to vote to keep ... Read more The post Barrasso Calls on Senate Democrats to Avoid Another Painful Shutdown appeared first on John Barrasso.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, ranking member of the Finance subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, joined U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, to lead 36 senate colleagues in […] The post Bennet, Murray, Heinrich, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted Energy Projects appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

“We can stop capitulating today by doing our job and rejecting a completely unqualified man to be the top law enforcement official in this country.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today voted against advancing Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General (AG) of the United States. At a Judiciary Committee meeting ahead of […]