Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:   “My thoughts are with the families of the people killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego. I reject hate and violence, and I stand with Muslim communities in Northwest Washington as they mourn this tragedy.”   ###

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) reintroduced the Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act. This legislation is co-led by Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC). “Animal abusers have a significantly higher likelihood of committing acts of interpersonal violence,” said Congresswoman Titus. “Despite this, animal abuse continues to be treated as an isolated act rather than an indicator of violent behavior. By colle

I rise today in support of my Fireworks Trafficking and Money Laundering Prevention Act, co-introduced with my colleague from Hawai‘i, Representative Jill Tokuda. Our legislation addresses a growing criminal enterprise that threatens public safety, fuels illicit financial activity and has devastated communities in Hawai‘i and across the country. Illegal fireworks trafficking is far more than a minor regulatory violation. It is a sophisticated interstate operation involving the unlawful transportation, distribution and sale of explosive materials in violation of federal and state law. The

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the introduction of the Corporate Prosecution Reform Act and the Department of Justice Integrity Act, legislation to strengthen federal enforcement against corporate crime, increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Justice, and address the widespread perception that powerful corporations and white-collar offenders operate under a separate, more lenient, set of rules than the rest of the criminal justice system. The legislation comes amid a decades-long decline in corporate prosecutions, which have r

Representatives Kennedy and Strong Lead Legislation to Ensure Proper Allocation of 9/11 Passenger Security Fee Revenue BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) introduced the “Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act,” or SAFEGUARDS Act, alongside Congressman Dale Strong (AL-05), to ensure that revenue collected through the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee is invested into aviation and airport security, consistent with the original intent. The $5.60 fee included on every one-way airline ticket was originally created post-9/11 to

During today’s House Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) questioned Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman and Admiral Brad Cooper, the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), about the cost of the ongoing war in Iran, the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, and the current status of U.S. humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza. The hearing, entitled “U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa”, examines Defense Department policies, programs, and activities i

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — U.S. Representatives Becca Balint (VT-AL) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06), led a group of 14 lawmakers in sending a letter to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), expressing opposition to the agency’s reported plans to promote the “deprescribing” of psychiatric medications.  The lawmakers warn that Secretary Kennedy’s campaign to “deprescribe” psychiatric medications undermines access to evidence-based mental health care for patients who rely on psychiatric medications. They urge the administration to ensure that any guida

U.S. Representative Don Beyer (VA-08) today led the Democratic Virginia Congressional delegation including Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and James Walkinshaw (VA-11), to request that the National Park Service (NPS) immediately return a Junior Ranger Program activity booklet to circulation in its original form ahead of America 250 events, which are expected to bring millions of visitors to Virginia and the National Capital Region. According to an NPS database, the Juni

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced the names of 19 high school students who received his nomination and appointment offers to U.S. Service Academies. Rep. Raskin recognized the students during a reception on Capitol Hill on Friday. “It’s deeply inspiring to nominate dynamic, patriotic and talented young people to attend our U.S. Service Academies,” said Rep. Raskin. “By stepping forward to serve their country, they participate in protecting our basic freedoms and institutions once they graduate to become members of our military.” Members of Congress are empo

In a letter to the DOJ’s Antitrust Division, Gallego questions how the merger will impact Arizona businesses and consumers WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today sent a letter to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) pushing the Department for answers on the recently announced merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, particularly how the merger will impact job […]

MALDEN, MA – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced Christina Xiao, a Lexington high school student, as this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner from Massachusetts’ Fifth Congressional District. “The skill and creativity of our district’s young artists never cease to amaze me,” said Whip Clark. “Christina’s winning submission masterfully embodies the core strength and beauty of our […]

Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to work with the City of Kingman to finalize a long-delayed land release at Kingman Municipal Airport that would unlock approximately $250 million in investment and support economic development in northwest Arizona. In a letter to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, the senators raised […]

WASHINGTON– Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D‑AZ) delivered keynote remarks at Foreign Policy for America’s 2026 Leadership Summit, outlining his vision for a foreign policy rooted in economic security, strategic discipline, and strong alliances. In his remarks, Senator Gallego emphasized that America’s global leadership begins with its strength at home: “Foreign policy starts at home. Our standing in […]