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SEATTLE, WA – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and the Environment and Public Works Committee, today introduced the Green New Deal for Public Schools… The post Jayapal, Markey Introduce Green New Deal for Public Schools to Invest in Students, Schools, and a Livable Future appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

National and local experts discuss election administration, voting rights and coordinated preparation ahead of the 2026 midterms. Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, hosted a shadow hearing at Rochester City Hall focused on protecting the right to vote, supporting election officials and […]

Presses for Passage of Key Bipartisan Legislation Increased Funding for Public Education, Awareness, Research, Funding Congressman Hears Directly from North Jersey Experts, Patients, and Community Leaders New Jersey Ranks Fourth in the Nation for Lyme Disease Cases Above: Gottheimer hosts roundtable on tackling Lyme disease. HAWORTH, NJ — Today, July 30, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Lyme Disease Roundtable appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to introduce 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 […] The post Bennet, Rosen, Klobuchar, Merkley Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate floor to unanimously pass a resolution opposing any presidential pardon or clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted child-trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator. The resolution comes at a time when the Trump Administration was forced to reschedule Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation […] The post ICYMI: Rosen Passes Resolution Opposing Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced bipartisan legislation to repeal an obsolete Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) that dates back to 1957 under the Eisenhower Administration. Also known as the Middle East Force Resolution, the AUMF provides broad authority […] The post KAINE, LEE, MERKLEY, & PAUL INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO REPEAL 1957 AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE appeared first on Merkley.

Industry Leaders Warn America Cannot Compete, Manufacture, or Lead in AI If It Cannot Build CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) called on Congress and industry leaders this week to seize a narrow window for bipartisan permitting reform, warning that America will lose investment, jobs, and its global competitive […]

Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2026)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, sent a letter demanding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immediately… The post Ranking Members Raskin, Jayapal Demand ICE Agents Wear Functional Body Cameras appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a bill to revive the sport of boxing and guarantee health and financial protections for fighters. The bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act would remove legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compete alongside traditional promoters. […] The post Rosen, Cruz Introduce Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the No Cash Prizes for Bureaucrats Act to remove all loopholes in existing law so that career federal bureaucrats like Dr. Fauci cannot abuse their government position to enrich themselves. Senator Hawley’s legislation would prohibit federal employees from accepting or soliciting cash prizes while working for the government. “No federal bureaucrat […] The post Hawley Introduces Legislation to Bar Federal Employees from Accepting or Soliciting Cash Prizes appeared first on Josh Hawley.

By Jonathan Small for The Journal Record Technology, particularly improvements in AI technology, is fueling growing demand for energy. Unfortunately, the supply of energy may not keep pace with that growing demand, which is a recipe for rising costs for all. Fortunately, Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong of Tulsa understands that scenario can be avoided by simply making it easier to produce […]

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, held a virtual press conference to sound the alarm about artificial intelligence (AI) scams targeting seniors. Gillibrand discussed her letter with Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to the CEOs of top AI companies requesting information about safeguards on their AI chatbot companions […] The post Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference On Her Fight Against AI Scams, Presses AI Companies On How They Are Protecting Seniors appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Bill would update decades-old Medicare rules that trigger harmful cuts to health care providers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, along with U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.), Angus King (I-Maine), Roger Marshall M.D. (R-Kan.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), introduced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to modernize Medicare’s physician payment system to create more stability and predictability for patients and doctors. According […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) met with Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding to discuss the Farm Bill, strengthening SNAP benefits, investing in small farmers, trade with Canada, and other issues facing Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry. “I’ve been very clear that I fully stand behind PA’s agriculture leaders, especially the men and […] The post Fetterman Meets with Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Republicans voted to block her resolution directing President Trump to remove the U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless military force is explicitly authorized by Congress. Earlier today, Senator Gillibrand gave a speech on the […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Her Iran War Powers Resolution appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to simplify and modernize regulations for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The Simplifying Modern Access to Retirement Tools for Savings (SMART Savings) Act will make it easier for Americans to save for retirement. The post Barrasso Introduces Legislation to Modernize Retirement Savings Regulations appeared first on John Barrasso.

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03), a member of the House Financial Services Committee and Chairman of the House Financial Services Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, delivered remarks on the House floor advocating for fiscal responsibility by supporting the Common Cents Act. The legislation would codify President Trump’s order to […] The post Rep. Lucas Advocates for Fiscal Responsibility, Supports the Common Cents Act appeared first on Frank Lucas.

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03), Chairman of the House Financial Services Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, delivered an opening statement at the House Financial Services Committee hearing on The Federal Reserve’s Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report. The hearing is Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first testimony before Congress as […] The post Rep. Lucas Delivers Opening Statement at Chairman Warsh’s First Financial Services Committee Hearing appeared first on Frank Lucas.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, applauded committee passage of the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which includes several provisions from the senator’s Improving IRS Customer Service Act. The legislation will take important steps to improve communication between the IRS and taxpayers, streamline […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of National Whistleblower Day, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act to provide long-term stability to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) whistleblower program, strengthen protections for whistleblowers, and speed up award processing. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators […] The post Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect CFTC Whistleblowers appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

Murray: “If Trump had simply done nothing, and left the seven percent cap in place, some of these families would have ended up saving as much as $15,000 a year for their family. This is really a slap in the face to moms and dads all over the country.” ICYMI: Murray, Bonamici, Scott, Jacobs Introduce […] The post Republicans Block Murray’s Resolution to Stop Trump from Increasing Child Care Costs appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

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 Murray, Heinrich, colleagues: “It is an attack on the rule of law and the basic democratic principle that the federal government serves the entire country—not […] The post Murray, Heinrich Lead 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

“Today’s Democrat Party is driven by its activist wing. These are people who are radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary. They’ve put it into writing with their manifesto. They’re admitting it out loud on television. Here in the United States Senate, Democrat Senators are embracing radical policies.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) ... Read more The post Radical Democrats Are Determined to Tear Down Our Country and Tear Up the Constitution appeared first on John Barrasso.

Senators fighting $2 billion in funding cuts from the emergency plan for AIDS relief (PEPFAR). Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined colleagues in demanding the Trump administration immediately approve a U.S. Department of State transfer of $2 billion in funding to the U.S. Centers for Disease […] The post Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reinstate Vital HIV/AIDS Prevention Program appeared first on Merkley.

Click here to read the full story from Bloomberg or read below. EXCLUSIVE: A bipartisan group of US senators urged Apple Inc. to abandon any efforts to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese semiconductor suppliers CXMT Corp. and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., warning that the iPhone maker risked becoming reliant on a US adversary for crucial components. In a letter addressed to […]

July 30, 2026    Text of Letter (PDF)  WASHINGTON, DC — As reported in The Hill, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) opened a new investigation into whether Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s family may be financially benefiting from a $50 million anti-vaccine settlement that his actions as Secretary […]

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today announced that his office has now returned more than $8 million in federal casework funds to residents of Virginia’s Seventh District, solving more than 2,696 constituent cases. Since taking office in January 2025, Team Vindman has closed over 2,696 constituent cases, attended more than 629 events, and proudly returned a total of over $8 million to Virginians. “Since day […]

Bipartisan legislation would trigger a terrorist designation of the Polisario Front over its cooperation with Iran and Iranian-backed terrorist groups WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act, the bipartisan House companion to legislation in the Senate led by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer, Jackson Introduce Bipartisan Bill Targeting Polisario Front Cooperation with Iranian Regime appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

ICYMI: Senator Murray Urges Congress to Stand Up for Students with Disabilities, Slams Trump Decimation of Department of Education ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee, delivered the following remarks on amendments as the committee […] The post Senator Murray Fights to Block Trump and McMahon’s Efforts to Dismantle the Department of Education appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Yvette Clarke (NY-09),… The post CLARKE, SCHAKOWSKY, MENEDEZ, REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO RESTORE FTC AUTHORITY TO RETURN MONEY TO DEFRAUDED CONSUMERS appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

The Shanghai-based tech millionaire faces a grand jury investigation in the Southern District of New York Click here to read the full story from Fox News Digital or read below. FOX NEWS DIGITAL: Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, took to the Senate floor Wednesday to call out Neville Roy Singham, saying the communist tech tycoon’s vast nonprofit network is helping China wage “political […]

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  “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 who […]

Legislation includes four Bennet bills that would reduce burdens for low-income filers, set out important procedural requirements for multi-year bans, and adjust the penalty approval process Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, celebrated the passage of the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act. The […] The post Bennet Statement on Senate Finance Committee Passage of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) pressed the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide an update on the agency’s plans to redeploy vital Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) sensors. The bipartisan letter follows the Senators securing a commitment from NSF to pause its planned removal of the OOI sensors, […] The post Merkley, Murkowski Continue Oversight of Restoring NSF Ocean Monitoring Systems appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax to discuss Iran’s failed attack on U.S. military forces, the impending American response, Middle East diplomacy, the debate over birthright citizenship, and his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on Iran strikes: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “You gotta give credit to President […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is introducing legislation that would implement a new standardized process of tracking recycled materials to address mislabeling and fraud by companies, reduce errors, and verify origins of recycled plastic content to help Americans better know the environmental impact of the products they are buying.  “Implementing a reliable process of tracking recycled materials will provide Americans with accurate information on plastics used in […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two bipartisan bills championed by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) advanced out of the Finance Committee today with bipartisan support. Senator Welch, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, partnered with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) on the bills, which would support lower-income taxpayers in Vermont, Kansas, and across the country. Both bills were included as […]

“A Serious Crime Demands a Serious Punishment” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today announced that their provision to protect the privacy of Americans’ taxpayer information passed the Senate Finance Committee and is one step closer to becoming law. The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to […] The post Daines, Cortez Masto Provision Protecting Taxpayer Privacy Rights Passes Senate Finance Committee appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

WASHINGTON–U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) today introduced the Increasing Opportunity for Reindustrialization Act, bipartisan legislation that would help communities redevelop former military installations. The bill expands Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) designation to include Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) sites. It allows states to nominate these areas for QOZ eligibility without counting them against the current cap on eligible Opportunity Zone tracts. The bill is carried in the Senate by Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Penn.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawai