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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and to lower costs, protect access to healthcare and hold the crooks accountable. LEADER JEFFRIES: Life has gotten far too expensive under Donald Trump […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the escalating war in the Middle East. “Rural Vermont is paying for President Trump’s war with […]
REYNOLDS COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) toured flood damage across Reynolds County today, including at Valley Springs Youth...
Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) joined Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and 27 Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing a resolution ahead of the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to honor the disability community, uplift the impact of the historic legislation, and call for continued commitment to increasing inclusivity and accessibility. The Resolution recognizes: “The importance of independent living and […]
***LETTER HERE*** Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of Defense Dale R. Marks expressing her concern over recent reports that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is delaying its planned investigations and remediation efforts for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” In […] The post In Letter, Murray Demands Answers from DoD on Delayed PFAS Cleanup at Military Bases, Including Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Yakima Training Center appeared fi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show to discuss Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments about protecting female athletes, media attacks against Caitlin Clark, election integrity concerns in New Jersey, and the importance of passing the SAVE America Act. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on Sophie Cunningham: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “I couldn’t be […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, legislation from U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, passed the Senate Commerce Committee with unanimous bipartisan support. The legislation will ban Chinese cars from the United States. The legislation is designed to defend the American auto industry against the increasing threat of […] The post WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Slotkin, Moreno Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles Passes Key Senate Committee With Bipartisan Support appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.
KTVB 7 | By Justin Corr BOISE, Idaho — Idaho congressman Russ Fulcher is trying to kill the “kill switches” that might go into new cars. It’s a debate over safety versus privacy. […] The ‘No Kill Switches in Cars Act’ would repeal the HALT Drunk Driving law. Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher is a primary co-sponsor of […] The post KTVB 7: Idaho congressman trying to stop ‘kill switches’ in cars through new legislation first appeared on U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09),… The post CLARKE STANDS WITH HAITIAN NEIGHBORS FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF TPS FOR HAITI appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.
WASHINGTON–Today, Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expeditiously review the permit application for the reconstruction of the City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin. The application was submitted in May 2024 following catastrophic damage from Hurricane Ian (2022), but the critical public waterfront facility remains shuttered. The letter requests a status update and a meeting with representatives of the Department of the Army, National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Jim Justice celebrated Dominion Energy’s announcement of their plan to construct a new natural gas power plant at Mt. Storm that will run alongside the existing coal plant. “I’ve been saying it since the beginning: energy is the lifeblood of West Virginia. Dominion Energy’s investment in a state-of-the-art natural gas plant cements our position […]
Above: Gottheimer meets with first responders and public safety leaders from across the Fifth District. PARAMUS, N.J. — On July 24, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a First Responder Roundtable in Paramus with more than seventy fire chiefs, police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, and union leaders from across North Jersey to hear directly about the […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts First Responder Roundtable in Paramus to Hear Directly from North Jersey Police, Fire, and EMS Leaders appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the North Korean FAKER Act to authorize the Secretary of State to coordinate sanctions with U.S. allies against North Korean IT worker fraud perpetrators and their foreign enablers. North Korea has transformed remote work fraud into a major source of funding for its nuclear weapons and […] The post Rep. Young Kim Launches Fight Against North Korean Remote Worker Schemes Funding Foreign Weapons Programs first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Montana Native Jory Thomas as Montanan of the Month for his selfless actions and quick thinking to save a man from drowning in the Yellowstone River. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional […] The post Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: Jory Thomas appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, The Washington Times published an op-ed authored by U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in a special issue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and emerging technology, where he outlined the case for deploying AI solutions to help farmers address the labor shortages and financial pressures facing American agriculture. Read the op-ed HERE or below: Put AI to work […]
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) reintroduced the Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act to expand funding for evidence-based and innovative workforce development programs to ensure that workers have the skills needed to compete in a 21st-century economy. “As we address a changing economy and the widespread adoption of AI, we must ensure pathways […]
Senators Blunt Rochester, Justice Introduce Bill to Support Farmers Faced with Flood Risks Companion Legislation was Introduced by Representatives Panetta, Feenstra in the House of Representatives Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) were joined by Congressmen Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa-04) to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters Act, or the FLOOD Act. This legislation wou
By Ray Carter, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Read the full story here. Demand for energy is surging in the United States, but production of energy may not be able to keep pace with that demand due to current regulatory hurdles. That means all consumers, including households, could see energy prices continue to climb in […]
Nearly two years after President Donald Trump promised free IVF for all Americans on the campaign trail, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bicameral group of colleagues to reintroduce the Right to IVF Act, a sweeping legislative package that would make it easier to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technology (ART) […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Renew Push To Establish A Nationwide Right To IVF And Lower IVF Costs For Families appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General to provide Minnesota with the necessary resources and support for postal operations impacted by wildfires. “We have heard from constituents who are concerned about mail delays resulting from the wildfires, and their ability to […] The post Klobuchar, Smith Urge USPS to Protect Mail Service During Wildfires Impacting Northern Minnesota appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.
Oregon is one of only 12 states awarded Highly Rural Transportation Grants, supporting veterans in Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that they secured $488,500 in federal funding for key veteran health care programs in rural parts […] The post Wyden, Merkley Secure $488,500 for Key Veteran Health Care Program in Rural Oregon appeared first on Merkley.
The 60-vote Senate rule forces compromise. Democrats were wrong to attack it. The Washington Post By: John Fetterman It’s not often you hear someone in D.C. admit they were wrong, let alone horribly wrong — and the entire Democratic Party was, including me. When Democrats had the presidency and a majority in both chambers, they […] The post OPINION: Why I changed my mind about the filibuster appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss Middle East diplomacy, the importance of passing the SAVE America Act, 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 Middle East Diplomacy: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “If President Trump can expand on the Abraham […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Recently, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the bipartisan Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act to help farmers and rural communities have more resources to combat natural disasters. “West Virginia knows all too well the devastation that flooding can bring – tearing through communities, damaging homes, threatening farmers’ […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.-17) reintroduced the AI Ads Act to prohibit fraudulent misrepresentation of political candidates or committees through content generated by AI, and to codify bipartisan recommendations made by the Federal Election Committee (FEC). Schiff first introduced this legislation in the 118th Congress while serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. “AI-generated fraudulent advertising which uses […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation that would require clear and prominent disclaimers on posts by online influencers that have been paid for by political committees or candidates. “As more and more information in American life is shared through informal communicators like influencers, we need to recognize the risks of proliferating paid political speech without the guardrails that […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) launched his new Senate website today, offering Oklahomans an improved digital hub to access vital constituent services, stay updated on legislative priorities, and track the Senator’s ongoing work to reform the federal permitting process. The revamped site highlight’s Senator Armstrong’s experience before being appointed to the United States […]
“The SSI asset limits haven’t been updated in nearly 40 years, and they no longer reflect economic reality.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden’s (D-Ore.) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Savings Penalty Elimination Act. The legislation would modernize the […]
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Senators Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the bipartisan Digital Age Assurance Act to protect children online by establishing a privacy-first, operating system-based age assurance framework that enables age-appropriate online experiences while minimizing the collection and sharing of sensitive personal information. The bill prioritizes protecting kids’ privacy with a number of provisions preventing […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel to discuss President Trump’s attendance at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner following April’s assassination attempt. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “He could have canceled; he could have said we’re not going to reschedule […]
WASHINGTON – As oil prices hit $100 a barrel last week amid President Trump’s war of choice with Iran, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are spotlighting a new congressional report that found that farmers in Virginia and across the country spent over $1,500 more to fill up their farm’s onsite fuel tank – […]
Like many rising high school seniors have done this summer, Alim Garipov packed his bags and headed to Hobby Airport on Friday, July 17, preparing to set off on a series of college tours. As an "A" student with ambitious goals, he had his sights set on several top schools, including the Ivy League universities Harvard, Princeton and Yale. But the trip would never take off. Instead, he spent the weekend in a federal detention center. After passing through security at Hobby Airport, two plain-clothed U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Garipov, according to U.S. Rep
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson today announced nearly $26 million in funding for two projects in Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District to improve road safety and connectivity. Through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $25 million to Bossier Parish for the Bossier Parish East-West Corridor Project and $640,000 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the I-10/I-12 Corridor Truck Parking Study. “The Department of Transportation’s announcement of nearly $26 million in feder
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced the Spotted Wing Abatement Trust (SWAT) Act alongside Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06). This bipartisan bill would help combat the spread of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest threatening stone fruit producers in the Central Valley and across the western United States, by strengthening the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) efforts to contain its spread and advance research into effective control and management strategies. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Jeff Merkl
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sent a letter to Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, to insist that the Coast Guard review and update its oil spill preparedness plans in light of a proposed new Canadian oil pipeline that will increase oil tanker traffic in the Salish Sea. "Section 7407 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 required the Coast Guard to coordinate with other federal agencies to review and update the Canada-United States Joint Maritime Polluti
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $460,260 grant. The funding will support research of artificial intelligence (AI) applications like machine learning and natural language processing to medically treat seniors in rural communities. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “American health care stands to benefit from a transition to AI technologies. “This HHS grant for more than $460,000 helps Virginia Tech explore health care solutions with the use o
U.S. Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Scott Franklin (R-FL) on July 23 proposed a bipartisan bill that would establish a national framework for regulating the development and deployment of the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models. The Frontier Risk Oversight, National Transparency, Independent Evaluation, and Reporting (FRONTIER) Act, H.R. 9925, would create a risk-based system with oversight requirements that vary based on the size of AI developers. The bill also would set uniform national standards for transparency, independent audits, incident reporting, and assessments of catast
Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined by Rep. Craig Goldman (TX-12) and Rep. Greg Steube (FL-17) in introducing H.R. 9892, the Stop EU Overreach Act. The legislation directs the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate the European Union's policies to impose costly foreign regulations on American businesses operating on U.S. soil. "America should never allow foreign bureaucrats to discriminate against our companies,” said Chairman Arrington. “While President Trump is opening new markets for American energy exports and strengthening our economy, the Europea
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined 14 fellow Democratic veterans in urging the Administration to accurately and transparently account for U.S. servicemembers killed and wounded in the Iran war. “As veterans of America’s wars, we have serious concerns about reports that the Department of War is delaying, removing or otherwise mischaracterizing the release of information about wounded and killed U.S. servicemembers,” wrote the lawmakers