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Welch voted today to end illegal war with Iran WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted in favor of a War Powers Resolution to end President Trump’s unauthorized and unconstitutional war with Iran. This is the Senate’s 14th vote to end this illegal war, which has killed at least 19 U.S. service […]
Today, Senate Republicans again blocked a measure that would have confirmed Congress has not authorized the ongoing deployment of U.S. troops for Trump’s Iran War Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) took to the Senate floor to urge Senate Republicans to pass a War Powers Resolution to end President Trump’s illegal war in Iran. Schiff highlighted constituent stories from […]
Originally published on September 24, 2026 by NBC News and written by Scott Wong. Democratic lawmakers and local activists are scrambling to stop the closure of a National Archives and Records Administration facility here, which houses more than 750,000 federal immigration,... The post Lawmakers battle National Archives over plans to move historical Asian American records appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced an amendment to her No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act – which would prohibit members of the President’s Cabinet and high-level political appointees from using taxpayer dollars to run self-promoting ad campaigns – to now also prohibit the President and Vice President from doing so. […] The post Rosen Introduces Amendment to Stop Trump from Spending Tax Dollars on Self-Promoting Ads appeared first on Jacky Rosen.
Video of Bennet’s Full Remarks Available HERE Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet reiterated his call for President Donald Trump to rescind the unscientific childhood vaccine executive order and fire the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. last night on the Senate floor. Bennet’s speech comes when […] The post ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Bennet Calls on Trump to Rescind Unscientific Vaccine Order and Fire HHS Secretary Kennedy appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.
Legislation would provide emergency funds as students face record high college costs WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) has reintroduced legislation to help college students afford to stay in school when faced with unexpected financial emergencies. The Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act comes as students face record high college costs, while […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Bill to Help College Students Facing Emergencies Afford to Stay in School appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.
Highlights include over $85 million authorized for crucial water and flood infrastructure projects in the Inland Empire and expanding federal...
SEATTLE, W.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted 49-50 to block her War Powers Resolution, which passed the House of Representatives in July by a bipartisan vote of 214-208. “The Senate’s… The post Jayapal Statement on Senate Blocking War Powers Resolution appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), and Representatives Kim Schrier (D-WA 08), Joyce Beatty (D-OH 03), and Mike Carey (R-OH 15), introduced bicameral legislation, the Zeus 95 Memorial Act, to establish a memorial at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) honoring the six […] The post Murray, Cantwell, Moreno, Schrier, Call for Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to Honor Fallen Zeus 95 Servicemembers appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to discuss their bipartisan legislation, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026,which passed a key Senate Committee earlier this year unanimously. Slotkin and Moreno discussed the progress made on passing their bill, stating nearly every single U.S. Senator was in agreement that the bill should pass. The Senators committed to working to […] The post As Trump Meets with Chinese President, Slotkin and Moreno Speak on Senate Floor about Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles appear
Trump Dismissed Previous Concerns About Ship Conditions And Soldiers’ Well-Being As “Fake News” Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, released the following statement regarding the September 22 response letter she received from Acting United States Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in which he confirmed […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Secretary Of The Navy Admission That 8 Service Members Attempted Suicide In The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
Enters Final Months Building on Two Decades of Delivering Results for Florida WASHINGTON — Today marks the start of Congressman Vern Buchanan’s final 100 days in office. Buchanan, who announced his retirement in January after 20 years representing Florida, is highlighting his signature legislation that passed the House this Congress while focusing on the work that lies ahead this fall. “Fighting for Florida over the last 20 years has been the honor of my […]
Lawmakers call for resources to repair damaged infrastructure, restore visitor access, and support long-term recovery after successive disasters WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), alongside Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), urged House and Senate appropriators to provide additional federal resources to restore the Grand Canyon National Park following the catastrophic August flooding and […]
Text of bill can be found here. Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), , Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), and Delegate… The post Jayapal, Warren, Lawmakers Announce Reintroduction of Comprehensive Stop Wall Street Looting Act appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.
Senator Gallego joined international leaders, met with media, and spoke on issues regarding AI and National Security. NEW YORK — This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) attended the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York City, where he shored up America’s diplomatic relationships with key allies in a series of bilateral meetings — including with […]
Murray: “Trump administration officials literally asserted birth control caused abortion, and wanted to set it on fire—seriously!” ICYMI: Murray Leads Colleagues in Calling on RFK Jr. to Reinstate 50+ Recently Cancelled Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks and the full press conference*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair […] The post Senators Murray, Hirono, Cortez Masto, Reintroduce Bill to Expand Coverage of Birth Control in America and Sound the Alarm on Trump’s Relentless Attacks on Contraception & Family Planning appeare
After releasing a report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.’s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. September 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Senate Finance […]
Overton refuses to say whether mifepristone is safe and effective; Overton refuses to say that IUDs and contraception are NOT abortion ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full questioning*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) hearing to consider the nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton to be Commissioner of the Food and […] The post Murray Presses FDA Nominee Heidi Overton on Her Anti-Abortion Extremism and FDA’s Failures to Keep Food Safe appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.
“We hope that you will use science if you are confirmed, and we hope that you will stand up if the information is incorrect or wrong because lives are on the line.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today questioned Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, President Trump’s nominee […]
Gillibrand’s Legislation Would Also Halt The Import Ban On Certain Canadian Dairy Products, Alcohol, and Other Goods, Which Is Set To Go Into Effect Next Week Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference demanding passage of her legislation to curb President Trump’s costly trade war with Canada. This comes less than […] The post Ahead Of Import Ban On Some Canadian Products, Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Bill To Repeal And Refund President Trump’s Tariffs Against Canada appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, was joined by Representatives Shontel Brown (D-Ohio-11) and Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.-21) to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act, which will help tackle the affordable housing preservation crisis. This legislation would improve the quality of existing HUD-assisted housing by providing loans to qualified owners of distressed un
Yorba Linda Water District: YLWD and USACE Celebrate Major Milestone for Well 23 Groundwater Project – Association of California Water Agencies ANAHEIM – The Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD/District) celebrated a significant milestone in its Well 23 Groundwater Project on August 27 with the signing of a Project Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of […] The post YLWD and USACE Celebrate Major Milestone for Well 23 Groundwater Project first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.
Legislation Would Address A 1948 Federal Law That Granted New York State Criminal Jurisdiction Over Seneca Nation Territory, Fix Termination-Era Law Enforcement Model Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act. The bill would establish a legal mechanism to end a 1948 federal law that granted New York State criminal […] The post Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Streamline Law Enforcement And Protect Public Safety On Seneca Nation Land appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) and Representative James Gallagher (CA-01) introduced the Improving Rural Transportation Act. This bipartisan bill will create a federal grant program to fund rural transportation infrastructure and help communities […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) urged the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy to select Grissom Air Reserve Base and the surrounding Grissom Aeroplex in Indiana as the home of the new U.S. Space Academy. In a letter to Commission Chairman Jared Isaacman, Senator Banks highlighted Grissom’s connection to Indiana native Lieutenant Colonel […]
ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to District Manager of the United States Postal Service’s Minnesota-North Dakota District Angela Bye, requesting clarity and increased communication following the closure of the Glenville Post Office. On June 28, 2026, a vehicle struck the Glenville Post Office, causing damage to the front […] The post Finstad Calls for Increased USPS Communication Regarding Closure of Glenville Post Office first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined Erin Moriarity of Erin Talks Money to answer Americans’ questions about the future of Social Security, what happens if Congress fails to act, and what can be done to strengthen the program for current and future retirees. Cassidy discussed his proposal for a separate investment fund and the bipartisan […]
Bill Text (PDF) BOSTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Catherine Cortez... The post Pressley, Murray, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Expand Coverage of Birth Control and Sound Alarm on Trump’s Relentless Attacks on Contraception & Family Planning appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.
In Minnesota, more than 6,500 people stay in shelters every night, with many shelters operating at or near capacity WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) unveiled new legislation to help more people find a warm and safe place to sleep by increasing the capacity of homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing across the […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith, MN Housing Organizations Unveil New Legislation to Build More Homeless Shelters, Upgrade Aging Shelters and Permanent Supportive Housing appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) today sent a letter to the Department of Justice urging an immediate investigation into an illegal gun registry maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Federal law prohibits the creation and maintenance of a national gun registry. However, the ATF currently possesses more than 1.4 billion […]
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation from lawmakers from film production states follows call for action by President Trump, decades-long push by lawmakers to enact federal credit Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) alongside U.S. Representatives Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas-1) Linda Sanchez (D-Calif- 38), Brian Jack (R-Ga-3), and Laura Friedman (D-Calif-30) introduced new bipartisan legislation to […]
WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced sweeping legislation to establish enforceable safety and security standards for the most advanced artificial intelligence systems. Later today, Warner, Schatz, and Kim will speak about the legislation on the Senate […]
“Fentanyl has devasted Ohio and has been responsible for 69% of unintentional drug overdose deaths in our state.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today introduced the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act. This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish clear performance metrics for detecting, deterring and seizing illicit fentanyl and […]
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a Navy Reserve veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18) and 12 fellow Democratic veterans in a letter urging President Trump to confront China over its support to Iran. The lawmakers sent the letter ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to […] The post Goodlander Joins Democratic Veterans in Demanding Trump Hold China Accountable for Support to Iran appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the AI Systems Transparency Act (ASTA) which would require AI companies to be more transparent with the public about what data their models are collecting from users, the safeguards they’ve put in place for children and adults, […]
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and Representative Deborah Ross (D-N.C.-02), today introduced the bicameral No Surprise Bills for Seniors Act. Medicare beneficiaries—many of whom enroll in zero- or low-cost premiums—rely on prescription drug coverage to access lifesaving medications. However, recipients can lose coverage if they unintentionally fail to pay surprise monthly premium increases, regardless of the amou
Lawmakers seek transparency on four Arizona proposals covering more than 3,000 acres of federal public land WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego joined Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) in pressing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for answers after reporting revealed that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is weighing data center-related proposals on federal public land. […]
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and U.S. Senator Tedd Budd (R-N.C.) today introduced the bipartisan National Talent Strategy Act, which would direct the U.S. Secretary of Labor, in partnership with a newly established Talent Working Group, to develop a comprehensive federal talent strategy to meet the needs of the American workforce and economy. This legislation would create […]
September 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) questioned Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump’s nominee to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Senator Alsobrooks questioned Dr. Heidi Overton about whether she believes that birth control contaminates our drinking water, and her awareness regarding how much […]
New legislation would exempt small, rural housing developers from paying unreasonable income tax on grants they receive to help address Vermont’s housing crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, this week introduced the Supporting Small Affordable Housing Developers Act, new […]