Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter to Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh urging the board to begin rulemaking under the 1987 Expedited Funds Availability Act to expedite payments and speed up paychecks for every American. “I write to urge you to begin rulemaking pursuant to the directives […] The post Fetterman Urges Federal Reserve to Expedite Payment Speeds for Working Families and Small Businesses appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox: “Today’s decision is a setback for LGBTQ+ Americans and another cruel step in President Trump’s Supreme Court targeting transgender people. This ruling allowing state bans targets a small group of people and sends a message […] The post Bennet Statement on Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision that President Trump’s executive order violates the 14th Amendment: “Birthright citizenship is a cornerstone of our Constitution and rests on the belief that all Americans are equal under the law. Any attempt to revoke or undermine that constitutional guarantee is […] The post Bennet Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Trump’s Executive Order to Limit Birthright Citizenship appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Above: Gottheimer attending the Wyckoff Centennial Celebration with Former Mayor Boonstra and Mayor Lane. WYCKOFF, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in the Wyckoff Centennial Celebration to mark 100 years of the township and honor the community’s rich history. Wyckoff has more than 16,000 residents and over 250 small businesses. The township has […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates Wyckoff’s Centennial appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Burbank, CA – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN’s The Story Is with Elex Michaelson to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on mail-in voting, highlighting his commitment to seeking reforms of the Supreme Court including term limits and an enforceable code of conduct, and President Trump’s continued refusal to sign landmark federal housing legislation, the largest in three decades.  Schiff also discussed the ongoing costs facing Americans stemming from Trump’s war with […]

Washington, D.C.— Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara: “Today’s decision should never have been in question, but with the Court upholding more than 157 years of legal precedent, a pillar of our democracy has been preserved. America has always been a beacon of freedom and […]

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “The Supreme Court today has affirmed what anyone who has read the Constitution knows: people born in the United States are U.S. citizens. Once again, the President’s attempt to shred the Constitution by Executive Order has failed. “Thanks to the 14th amendment, birthright citizenship is a cornerstone of American history, culture and law. I stand with proud U.S. citizens in Northwest Washington and across America celebrating this decision. “I will keep fighting to protect civil rights and defend the Constitution.”

For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 30, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT’S ST. THOMAS OFFICE TO CLOSE FOR ST. JOHN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) announces that her St. Thomas district office will be closed on the following dates as staff participates in community engagement events on St. John: · Tuesday, June 30 — Closed all day · Wednesday, July 1 — Closed from 12:00 p.m. · Thursday, July 2 — Closed from 12:00 p.m. During this time, Congresswoman Plaskett's team will be on St. John for a series

TAMPA, Fla.—Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) was joined by Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera, Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen, CEO of Boricuas de Corazón and caseworkers with Hillsborough County to highlight the County’s Rebuilding for Tomorrow Hurricane Recovery and Resilience initiatives made possible through $709 million in federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). Hillsborough County caseworkers were on-site and available to assist residents directly in submitting applications for available hurricane recovery assistance. Pho

Families of Veterans Lack Critical Mental Health Support After the Discontinuation of the VA’s Coaching Into Care Program Kennedy’s Legislation Would Restart the Program, Providing Families and Caregivers with Accessible Support from Health Professionals Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the introduction of the VA Coaching Into Care Act, a bill to address a major gap in support for families and loved ones of at-risk veterans. This legislation would restart the VA’s Coaching Into Care program, strengthening access to real-time mental health resources for veterans and the family members

Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu, DPCC Chair Debbie Dingell, and DPCC Co-Chairs Maxwell Frost and Lauren Underwood to mark one year of Donald Trump’s One Big, Ugly Bill. “Instead of calling a single vote to bring prices down, Republican leaders have put a toothless resolution on the floor this week celebrating the one-year anniversary of their One Big, Ugly Bill,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “They're taking a victory lap on the same bill that ripped health care a

Mr. Speaker, Today I am introducing the Cruise Ship Fair Share Act, which confirms that states, territories and other non-federal entities may levy taxes on cruise ships, their passengers and their crew when those vessels are operating as tourist accommodations. My legislation is prompted in part by recent litigation by cruise ship companies challenging Hawaii's application of its transient accommodations tax (TAT), a tax on all short-term accommodations like hotels, vacation rentals, timeshares and similar locations, to cruise ship operations in Hawai’i waters at Hawai’i ports. The TAT helps

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) and Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) introduced the 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act, legislation to create a new grant program administered by the National Endowment for the Arts that will empower America's writers and journalists to capture and document the American experience. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, this legislation establishes a coordinated national effort to chronicle the full breadth of American life across all 56 states and territories. Modeled on the Federal Wr

WASHINGTON—United States Congressmen Jim McGovern (D-MA), Chris Smith (R-NJ), and Ro Khanna (D-CA) today announced that a bipartisan group of 14 House lawmakers sent a letter asking Secretary of State Marco Rubio to condemn the People’s Republic of China’s Ethnic Unity Law as a tool of forced assimilation, ideological control, and transnational repression. “Far from promoting genuine equality among ethnic groups, this law codifies and expands the Chinese Communist Party’s majoritarian campaign of forced assimilation against Tibetans, Uyghurs, Southern Mongolians, and other non-Han Chinese comm

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) announced that Montgomery County is being awarded $1.5 million for a Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) Assessment Coalition Grant. The funding, awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be used to conduct environmental site assessments and support cleanup plans for several sites across the county. “For decades, the Brownfields Program has helped breathe new life into communities across our nation, bolstering local economies, creating new jobs, supporting environmental justice communities and pro

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld the Constitutional right to Birthright Citizenship: "The 14th Amendment clearly states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” "Today, in what should have been a 9-0 vote, the Supreme Court didn’t just make the right decision, they made the only constitutional decision. Birthright citizenship has been fundamental to our nation’s economy, culture, and identity for more than 150 years. Upholding this co

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship and rejected Donald Trump’s attack on the 14th Amendment: “Birthright citizenship isn't a gift from a president. It's a promise in the Constitution itself. “Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed what the 14th Amendment has guaranteed for more than 150 years: if you are born in the United States, you are a citizen. That promise should never have been up for debate, and the fact that not every justice agreed should alarm every American. “As the proud son of Mexi

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement following the Supreme Court’s Trump v. Barbara decision: “For more than 150 years, ever since the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment in the aftermath of the Civil War, the rule has been clear: if you are born on American soil, you are an American. That principle has endured through generations because it reflects both our Constitution and our values. Donald Trump tried to erase it with the stroke of a pen, and today he failed.” “The idea that a child can be born in the United States and be told they are not American

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) held a press conference to provide updates on the flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio and to push the Pentagon to restore its vaccine mandate for all servicemembers. "When our troops volunteer to risk their lives for our country, the least we can do is not ask them to risk their lives because their leaders abandoned decades of military medicine," said Congresswoman Houlahan. "The House Rules Committee's refusal to make our amendment in or

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), made a statement following a decision by Judge Jeannette Vargas, U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York, to vacate the Trump administration’s September 30, 2025 decision to freeze billions in federal funding […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Federal Court Ruling Citing Freezing Of Gateway Funds As “Contrary To Law” appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting against the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, legislation that does not impose strong enough safeguards to protect children online. “I am incredibly concerned about… The post Jayapal Statement on Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act NO Vote appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and 44 Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing June as Pride Month. This resolution highlights the contributions LGBTQ+ individuals have made to American society, notes several major milestones in the fight for equal rights, and reaffirms the Senate’s commitment to protecting LGBTQ+ […] The post Bennet, Smith, Colleagues Honor Pride Month appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C.- Today, the Supreme Court once again overturned longstanding precedent, this time allowing President Trump to fire leaders of independent federal agencies. Congress deliberately created agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, at issue in today’s ruling, to be bipartisan and insulated from political interference. For 91 years, this structure has ensured presidents could not... The post Rep. Mullin Condemns Supreme Court Decision Allowing President to Fire FTC Commissioner appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced the No Medicare Clawbacks Act, legislation designed to protect patients from being forced to repay health care costs after insurers retroactively change who was responsible for coverage. The bill would prohibit group health insurers from clawing back payments for medical services […] The post Reps. Torres, Clarke Introduce Bill to Protect Patients from Medicare Clawbacks appeared first on Torres.

Letter requests information concerning Wall Street Journal reporting on Polymarket marketing tactics  Washington, D.C. —U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael S. Selig requesting answers following recent reports that prediction market operator Polymarket used deceptive marketing tactics to promote gambling-style products to U.S. audiences. In their letter, the senators argue that the alleged conduct […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to rooting out Republican corruption and making life better for the American people one year after the passage of the One Big Ugly Bill, which gutted Medicaid and failed to lower the high cost of living. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) published an op-ed in The Washington Post, co-authored with former Biden Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves, warning that Chinese-linked fintech platforms are exploiting access to U.S. capital markets for data collection, economic espionage, and intelligence gathering on American investors. Rep. Torres serves on the House Select Committee […] The post Rep. Ritchie Torres Writes in the Washington Post with Former Biden Deputy Commerce Secretary Graves on Chinese Exploitation in U.S. Financial Markets appeared first on Torres.

Washington, D.C. — Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06), alongside Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting that the Trump-Vance Administration conduct a study to help improve post-secondary outcomes for American students with disabilities. The letter comes shortly after […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), both members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), urged President Trump to reconsider his denial of a Major Disaster declaration for Southwest Michigan following deadly tornadoes that struck the region on March 6, 2026. In their […] The post Slotkin, Peters, Walberg and Huizenga Urge President Trump to Reconsider Denial of Major Disaster Declaration for Southwest Michigan Communities Impacted by Deadly T

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced counties throughout Oregon will receive a combined total of $52,016,022 in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2026. Because local governments cannot tax federal lands, annual PILT funding helps to defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services in […] The post Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $52 Million in PILT Payments to Support Vital Services in Oregon appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation in urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for an administrative disaster declaration following the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, large hail and torrential rainfall across the state in April. […] The post Slotkin Joins Michigan Delegation Urging Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration appeared first on Senator Elissa Sl

KHTS | News Release Monday, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Wildfire Response Modernization Act alongside Reps. Lance Gooden (R-TX), John Garamendi (D-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Jason Crow (D-CO). This bill would expand the United States government’s ability to detect, track, and combat new wildfires. Last year, Rep. Whitesides introduced the FireGuard Reauthorization […]

The United States Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling in Mullin v. Doe, which allows the Trump Administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals, was met with dismay by immigrant advocates and members of Cambridge’s Haitian community. “To say that this is a disappointment is an understatement,” said Sarang Sekhavat, chief of staff […]

Two million American servicemembers reported experiencing Military Sexual Trauma, increasing the risk of suicide WASHINGTON, D.C. – [6/29/2026] U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Improving Personal Risk Assessments to Prevent Suicide Act, a bill to help better understand the relationship between servicemembers and veterans’ experiences of military sexual trauma (MST) and suicide risk. The bill would require the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to publish […] The post U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Marsha Blackburn Introd

The legislation would allow the FireGuard program to access commercial and non-profit wildfire satellite data for the first time ever, ensuring continuous monitoring of wildfires as they occur. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Wildfire Response Modernization Act alongside Reps. Lance Gooden (R-TX), John Garamendi (D-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Jason Crow (D-CO). This bill would expand the United States government’s ability […]

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a resolution led by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) to acknowledge and apologize for the mistreatment of and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals who have served in the uniformed services, as civil servants, or in the Foreign Service. “America is […] The post During Pride Month, Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Apologizing for Government Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Civil Servants, Servicemembers appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in introducing bipartisan legislation, the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass—material left behind from forest thinning operations meant to prevent wildfires—that, if left […]

BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Finance Committee, today released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s rulings in Trump v. Slaughter and Trump v. Cook. In the former, the Court gave the President power to fire the heads of independent agency without cause: “The Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. Slaughter is a dangerous expansion of presidential power. The conservative Court […]