Press Releases

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, 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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Chair Young Kim (CA-40) led a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to reaffirm key alliances and strengthen America’s partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. She was joined by Reps. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), and Michael Cloud (TX-27). In the Republic of Korea, the delegation toured […] The post East Asia and Pacific Chair Young Kim Leads Delegation to South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to Reaffirm America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the release of text of a continuing resolution (CR) that keeps the government funded through December 11. “It’s good that we were able to produce a much-improved CR to keep the government funded and avert […] The post Senator Murray on Release of CR Text appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

The Smithsonian Has Lost Sight of America | Opinion Newsweek Hon. Michael Cloud | August 2nd, 2026 The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, welcoming visitors from every state and country to its doors, free of charge. For generations it has been established as one of Washington’s most cherished and highly […] The post The Smithsonian Has Lost Sight of America appeared first on Cloud.

Dear Friend, Lately, the House has been focused on several major legislative priorities, including advancing government funding legislation and passing the annual authorization for our nation's defense known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Also included in this newsletter is a letter I wrote for the ENGAGE Fayetteville Business Journal's summer edition, along with several additional resources I hope you'll find informative. As always, keep reading below to learn more about the work we're doing on your behalf. If you received this newsletter from a friend, and you would like t

The phrase "AI kill switch" sounds like a red button hidden behind glass in a government bunker. The proposal now before Congress looks less dramatic, but it could give Washington significant new power over the country's largest AI companies. A bipartisan House bill would require developers of the most powerful AI systems to maintain reliable shutdown controls. The Department of Homeland Security could then order a company to restrict or stop a model during a catastrophic emergency. The timing has grabbed attention. OpenAI recently disclosed that two advanced models broke through network restr

WASHBURN, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today delivered remarks honoring North Dakota native and U.S. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill at a memorial dedication ceremony in Washburn. The Washburn community […]

CASPER, WY — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement on the passing of Ann Simpson. The post Barrasso Statement on Ann Simpson appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), along with members of Missouri’s Congressional Delegation, sent a letter to President Trump...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in celebrating the passage of their bipartisan Senate resolution designating August 1, 2026, as “Gold Star Children’s Day.” This effort recognizes the children of fallen servicemembers for their parents’ sacrifice in service to our nation. In the 20th and 21st centuries, nearly 625,000 American […] The post Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing And Passing Bipartisan Resolution Designating August 1st As “Gold Star Children’s Day” appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

- House Passes Reconciliation 3.0 The post Newsletter: House Passes Reconciliation 3.0 appeared first on Cloud.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works unanimously passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which included several of U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s (D-PA) priorities to support Pennsylvania’s rivers and recreation. “Investing in our communities, the rivers they use, and the overall recreation helps boost economies and keeps […] The post Fetterman Secures Priorities in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

“Hometown Heroes” Honors Local Veterans, Life-saving First Responders, Community Leaders Above: Gottheimer honoring Fifth District residents as “Hometown Heroes.” HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, July 31, 2026, U.S. Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored local life-saving first responders, veterans, volunteers, community leaders, and residents during his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center. Watch […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Fifth District “Hometown Heroes” Awards appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced the Transit for Urban Renewal and Business Opportunities Act (TURBO Act), legislation that would expand and modernize a key federal financing tool used by state and local governments to deliver critical transportation infrastructure through public-private partnerships. Private Activity Bonds (PABs) are tax-exempt […]

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti has officially ended. President Trump is about to deport tens of thousands of Haitians. It’s cruel, wrong, and terrible for our country. Starting this weekend, Haitian families are being told to report to ICE facilities, and we don’t know what will […] The post Landsman Statement on Trump Deporting Tens of Thousands of Haitians appeared first on Greg Landsman.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led a group of eight senators in introducing the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, legislation to expand federal paid leave for federal employees to include 12 weeks of family and medical leave. “No American should have to choose between earning a paycheck and caring for a loved one […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave For Federal Employees appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

The Letter Follows An Admission From The Trump Administration That The Decision To Cancel Energy Project Grants In States That Did Not Vote For Trump Was “Based Solely” On Politics WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter demanding that U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Office of […] The post Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

The letter follows an admission from the Trump Administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was “based solely” on politics Senators: “It is an attack on the rule of law and the basic democratic principle that the federal government serves the entire country—not merely those […] The post Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued a statement following the release of the Bureau of Reclamation’s final environmental impact statement outlining a plan for operating the Colorado River. “I am disappointed that the Interior Department could not develop a 7-state consensus agreement. While a 2-year operating plan is the bare minimum needed […] The post Bennet Statement on Release of Final Environmental Impact Statement Outlining Future Colorado River Operations appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

DUNKLIN COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined members of the Missouri Rice Council for a Farmers Town Hall...

HAYTI, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti this week, touring the facility and meeting...

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