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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act of 2026, legislation to strengthen teacher preparation programs and better equip educators working with young children.   The bill would require training in early childhood development, including children’s social and emotional growth, age-appropriate behavioral supports, and effective instructional practices. The legislation recognizes that the earliest years of a child’s life are critical to long-term learning and development and ensures educators have

ICYMI: Moore, Sanders, Omar, McGovern Lead More Than 100 Colleagues in Helping End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals Rep. Gwen Moore, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. McGovern introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in America — regardless of income — and eliminate school meal debt while incentivizing local food in schools. “Millions of families already face hunger in this country. But with Republicans cutting SNAP an

Rep. Frankel joined Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee to advance two key provisions in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill to protect survivors of Epstein sexual abuse and strengthen victims’ rights in the justice system. This follows the recent House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Democrats' field hearing on the Epstein case held in Palm Beach County. Rep. Frankel will be available for interviews from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, May 19, to discuss her work to secure these critical protec

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act of 2026, legislation to strengthen teacher preparation programs and better equip educators working with young children. The bill would require training in early childhood development, including child social and emotional growth, age-appropriate behavioral supports, and effective instructional practices. The legislation recognizes that the earliest years of the life of a child are critical to long-term learning and development and ensures

During the consideration of the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, the House was scheduled to vote on an amendment to eliminate the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund. I opposed the proposal, and even through it was ultimately not offered, we must oppose any similar effort to do so in the future. In 1941, more than 250,000 Filipino soldiers responded to President Roosevelt’s call-to-arms in the Philippines and elsewhere and fought bravely for the U.S. and our allies during World War II. They endured the horrors of the Bataan Death March a

Funding will Modernize Passenger Boarding Infrastructure, Improve Traveler Experience, and Strengthen Western New York’s Transportation Network BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the awarding of $8.7 million in federal funding for the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The grant was authorized through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Terminal Program. This federal investment will fund the replacement of up to eight existing passenger boarding bridges, along with new ground power units and preconditioned air units that will modernize airp

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A bill to crack down on retail crime, sponsored by Nevada Democratic Congresswoman Dina Titus, has cleared its first hurdle on the way to becoming law. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, also known as CORCA, recently passed through the House of Representatives. Proponents called the bipartisan bill a step forward for business owners and shoppers in Nevada, as said during a news conference at Boulevard Mall on Monday. “I’m very pleased that this is moving forward, ” Titus said. CORCA, which was first introduced in 2023, would expand federal enforcement of organized the

U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released a statement in response to the devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, DE. “Very sad news for Delawareans to wake up to this Sunday morning. Mother African Union church is a historic landmark and present-day conscience within our community. It is also a powerful symbol […]

On May 17, 2026, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) delivered the commencement address at Goucher College. These are his remarks as delivered: Goucher College Commencement Address May 17, 2026 Happy birthday, Mr. President. He gave me a surprise party for his birthday. I didn’t know I was going to get this honorary doctorate. My cup runneth over.  I don’t know if I deserve it but I will work every day to deserve it. Thank you, Mr. President. Good morning, everybody. Good morning. President Devereaux, Board Chair Cindy Plavier-Truitt, distinguished Members of the Board of Trustees, Distinguish

Montgomery, AL — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7) and Members of the House Democratic Caucus for a press conference ahead of “All Roads Lead to the South” — a national day of action for voting rights. Below is a transcript of her remarks: “House Democrats are here to stand with […]

On May 16, 2026, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) delivered the commencement address at American University's Washington College of Law. These are his remarks as delivered: Washington College of Law Commencement Address May 16, 2026   Good morning, Class of 2026! I’m very honored to be invited to spend the next hour and 45 minutes with you providing my analysis of the rise and fall of substantive due process jurisprudence between Griswold v. Connecticut and the Dobbs decision. Take out your notepads. Graduates, Moms and Dads, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts, husbands and wives, frien