Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), all members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, joined the Committee’s Democrats in sending a letter calling on Chairman Rand Paul to convene an oversight hearing on the Administration’s immigration enforcement tactics. Chairman Paul held a February 12 oversight hearing […] The post After Further Violence from ICE, Slotkin, Peters Demand Hearing on ICE’s Deadly Use of Force appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) joined a letter led by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) raising the alarm about offshore prediction markets allowing people to bet on wildfires. As wildfires burn in Nevada and across the nation, the Senators […] The post Rosen, Cortez Masto, Merkley Raise Concern About Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

ICYMI: Senator Murray Leads Entire WA Delegation in Requesting Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Wildfires in Spokane ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks*** Washington, D.C. – Today, following remarks urging passage of the bipartisan short-term funding bill introduced yesterday, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, briefly spoke on the senate floor about […] The post On Senate Floor, Senator Murray Urges Trump Administration to Support Expedited Emergency Declaration for Spokane Wildfires appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

ICYMI: Senator Murray on Release of CR Text ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full speech*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the first procedural vote on the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) released on Sunday, which extends government funding through December 11. […] The post Senator Murray Floor Remarks on Bipartisan CR appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today led 90 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court… The post Jayapal and Whitehouse Lead 90 Colleagues in Brief Supporting the Ability of States and Localities to Hold Big Oil and Gas Companies Accountable for Climate-Related Harms appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined 14 fellow Democratic veterans in urging the Administration to accurately and transparently account for U.S. servicemembers killed and wounded in the Iran war following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll. “As veterans of America’s wars, […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that the Trump Administration finally released more than $3.3 million in federal funding for affordable housing across Nevada. This funding comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Housing Trust Fund Formula Grant Program Allocation, which provides grants to states to produce and preserve […] The post Rosen Successfully Pushes Trump to Release More than $3.3 Million in Federal Funding for Affordable Housing Across Nevada appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

S-R: Wildfire leaves Northwest Spokane in a ‘war zone’ KXLY: “Thousands of people had to leave their homes as fires exploded in the Spokane area over the weekend. More than 700 structures have burned, many of them homes, while thousands of people are still not allowed back in their neighborhoods.” ***LETTER HERE*** Washington, D.C. – Today, […] The post Senator Murray Leads Entire WA Delegation in Requesting Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Wildfires in Spokane appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after language delaying a national ban on most hemp-derived THC products, including THC beverages, was included in a must-pass budget resolution set to be voted on in the Senate this week. The ban was set to take place in November and would now […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on Proposed Delay of National Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a senior member of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduced the No Preferential Release of Federal Information for Transactions (NO PROFIT) Act, legislation that would make it illegal for social media companies to sell prioritized access to government employees’ accounts that communicate material […]

Report calls for passage of their Freedom to Move Act, which invests $25 billion in public transit Fare Free Transit... The post NEWS: Pressley, Markey Release Report Showing Success of Fare-Free Transit in Massachusetts appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) recently sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz expressing his concern about the decline in Minnesota’s educational performance. The letter cited a recent report that found Minnesota’s education system has fallen in the national ranking from #7 to #21 in five years, noted declining reading and math proficiency, […] The post Finstad Sends Letter to Governor Walz Expressing Concerns About Minnesota’s Educational Performance first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2026 Sheehy Introduces Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy today introduced the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act, extending nationwide carry privileges to elite special operations veterans similar to the privileges given to trained and vetted law enforcement officers under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act […]

Highlights include nearly $18 million for 20 projects in the Inland Empire and strengthening oversight of the Trump administration secured...

U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), today joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and her Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the State Department to use its leverage to prevent further atrocities in Sudan and help bring the war to an end. To do so, the Senators urge the State […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Representative Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.-25) to lead the introduction of legislation that would bring transparency and accountability to presidential pardons after Trump has abused the power in office. President Trump promised to attack “waste, fraud, and abuse.” But after a year and […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to press the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on its plans to crack down on prediction markets […] The post Merkley, Padilla, Shaheen, Schiff, Rosen, Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Wyden, Klobuchar: CFTC Must Rein in Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) to press the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on its plans to crack down on prediction markets now offering event contracts for individuals to bet on […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) are pushing back against the new final rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that deletes the definition of “harm” in the rules implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Senators’ Congressional Review Act resolution introduced today, if approved by the Congress, would reject the administration’s latest unprecedente

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the North Korean FAKER Act to authorize the Secretary of State to coordinate sanctions with U.S. allies against North Korean IT worker fraud perpetrators and their foreign enablers. North Korea has transformed remote work fraud into a major source of funding for its nuclear weapons […] The post Rep. Young Kim Launches Fight Against North Korean Remote Worker Schemes Funding Foreign Weapons Programs first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON – With less than 100 days until the midterms and amid ongoing threats from President Trump to nationalize, militarize, and otherwise interfere with the administration of elections, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, led a group of his colleagues in pressing the Department of Justice […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA), joined by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), introduced the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act to designate the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to our nation’s agricultural economy, as a high-priority research […] The post Fetterman, McCormick, Introduce Bill to Stop Spread of Spotted Lanternflies appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

Above: Gottheimer attends New Jersey State Fair in Sussex County. AUGUSTA, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined Jersey families, farmers, and exhibitors at the 2026 New Jersey State Fair, including the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, running July 31 through August 8, 10 am – 10 pm on weekends and 12 pm – […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates New Jersey State Fair in Sussex County appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy on Fox News Channel to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, efforts to dismantle Hamas, and next steps towards peace. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on Iran: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “President Trump wants a peaceful resolution; I think the whole […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Congressmen Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and Paul D. Tonko (D-N.Y.) introduced the Carbon Dioxide Leadership Act to curb climate change by investing in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. “Investing in cutting-edge technology like carbon capture is key to growing our economy and protecting our […]

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice addressed industry leaders at the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) Summer Meeting, where he provided an update on the energy landscape in Washington and discussed the importance of advancing policies that keep West Virginia at the forefront of American energy production. “America cannot be […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This weekend, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street on Fox Business Network to discuss the conflict in Iran, Middle East diplomacy, AI policy, and Senate priorities. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on Iran: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Nobody should be surprised that China is aligned with Iran; they have supported them militarily, economically, they are […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Enduring Response and Protecting Identifiable Information Act (RECOVER PII Act), bicameral legislation to provide lifetime identity protection coverage to federal employees […]

August 3, 2026    WASHINGTON, DC – As reported in Politico’s Morning Tax, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), both members of the Senate Aging Committee, introduced the Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026 which would create a new tax credit for seniors to install essential, aging-related modifications to their homes. Similar to legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. George Latimer (D-N.Y.), this legislation […]

“I appreciated the opportunity to welcome Acting Secretary Sonderling to Owens Community College and highlight one of the many outstanding programs that are equipping students with the skills needed for today’s jobs and tomorrow’s opportunities.” TOLEDO, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today hosted Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling at Owens Community College for […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined U.S. House of Representatives John Garamendi (D-Calif.-08), James Gallagher (R-Calif.-01) and Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) to reintroduce the American Food for American Schools Act, legislation to ensure that American-grown food is served in school meals.  “Ensuring that our schools purchase as much American produce as possible is crucial to supporting our farmers and economy. I’m proud to lead […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) joined Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and colleagues in introducing the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Enduring Response and Protecting Identifiable Information (RECOVER PII) Act, legislation to provide lifetime identity protection coverage for federal employees and contractors whose personal information was compromised in the 2015 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) cyberattacks. The legislation would provide lifetime identity protection services for those affected and

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of August. August 11, 2026 Tazewell County (Bluefield): 10:00 am – 11:30 am Town of Bluefield Council Chambers 112 Huffard Dr Bluefield, VA 24641 Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Town of Grundy Offices 1185 Plaza Dr. Grundy, VA 24614 August 12, 2026 Scott County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am County Administrator’s Office Conference Room 190 Beech Street Gate City, VA 24251 Lee County: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lee County Sheriff’s Office Conference Room 33640 Main Street Jonesville, VA 24263 Wise County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2026 Congressman Brecheen Announces August Town Halls Oklahoma–On Monday, Congressman Brecheen announced his August town hall schedule which includes stops in 15 different cities. Monday, August 24th, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am Tishomingo Town Hall Johnston County Library 116 W. Main St. Tishomingo, OK 73460 10:00am - 11:00am Durant Town Hall Donald W. Reynolds Library 1515 W. Main St. Durant, OK 74701 12:00pm - 1:00pm Coalgate Town Hall Coal County Public Library 115 W. Ohio Ave. Coalgate, OK 74538 2:00pm - 3:00pm McAlester Town Hall Southeast Expo Center Room 101 45

Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement marking seven years since the Walmart shooting on August 3rd, 2019: "Every El Pasoan knows where they were on August 3rd, 2019. Today remains a solemn day, and despite the passing of time, seven years later our community continues to feel the pain, loss, and devastation from the senseless violence of that day. "I know that many continue to live with the ongoing trauma of that day, and we must continue to be supportive as the journey toward healing continues. While we remember the 23 loved ones taken from us, I remai

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is urging MaineHealth to preserve labor and delivery services at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, warning that closing the unit would have far-reaching consequences for families, health care workers, and communities throughout the Midcoast. In a letter to MaineHealth President and CEO Dr. Andy Mueller and Lincoln Hospital President Cindy McCarthy, Pingree acknowledged the challenges facing rural hospitals, while encouraging them to do everything in their power to keep the unit open. "Lincoln Hospital has a long history of providing safe and quality care

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson’s request last night for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating wildfires sweeping through Central and Eastern Washington state. On Saturday, Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency and issued a statewide burn ban through September 30, 2026. The National Weather Service upgraded the Red Flag Warning on Saturday, to a Particularly Dangerous Situation, which is v

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced a bipartisan bill designating the first week of August as National Community Health Center Week. He was joined by Reps. Troy Balderson (OH-12), Danny Davis (IL-07), and Jake Auchincloss (MA-04). This resolution recognizes the important partnership between health centers and the communities they serve. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) reintroduced the companion bill in the Senate. “As a member of the Congressional Community Health Center Caucus, I’m proud to join my colleagues in reintroducing this bipart