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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced the bipartisan PILOT (Providing Increased Local Opportunities for Test-pilots) Act to study expanding job opportunities for civilian pilots and engineers trained at local flight schools. Under current law, flight test professionals trained at civilian flight schools, like the National Test Pilot School in Mojave, have to go […]

Murray, Kaptur respond to DOE’s recent legal filing admitting that politics was the only reason nearly 300 cost-cutting energy projects in blue states were terminated during the shutdown last October Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and […] The post Energy Secretary’s Own Lawyers Flatly Contradict His Repeated Denials That Politics Played Any Role in Mass Termination of Projects appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

Senators: “This lack of transparency undermines confidence that military families and the American people are receiving a complete and accurate accounting of the sacrifices made by those serving in uniform” U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined all of her Democratic colleagues on the committee in demanding a […] The post Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Hegseth On Inaccurate Casualty Reporting, Demanding Transparency On Human Cost Of War In Iran appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA), fellow members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry in urging committee leadership to include provisions in the upcoming Farm Bill that support specialty crop farmers. Specialty crops are vital to Michigan’s economy and identity, driving agricultural diversity, local processing, […] The post Slotkin Calls on Agriculture Committee Leadership to Support Michigan Specialty Crop Farmers in Farm Bill appeared first on Senator Elissa Sl

Above: Gottheimer announces $42 million+ in funding to New Jersey. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, July 24, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and the White House announced more than $42 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to strengthen law enforcement and keep Jersey communities safe. This funding comes on top of the $8.5 million previously secured […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer & White House Announce $42 Million+ in Funding From Washington to New Jersey appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

“Innovation in Northeast Ohio is transforming lives across the globe.” CLEVELAND – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today visited the Cleveland Clinic and later hosted a roundtable with Northeast Ohio workers to discuss his efforts to lower costs and support working families. “Innovation in Northeast Ohio is transforming lives across the globe. The Cleveland Clinic is […]

This Letter Comes At A Time When New Reporting Also Shows Donald Trump Wants To Remove Servicemembers Killed During Ceasefire From Official War Casualty Count WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her Democratic colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee in a letter to the Secretary of Defense demanding a full and […] The post Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Pressing Hegseth on Inaccurate Reporting About Servicemember Casualties and Injuries from War in Iran appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Representatives Bob Latta (R-Ohio-5) and George Whitesides (D-Calif.-27) are introducing new bipartisan legislation to enhance the ability for AI labs and security researchers to combat distillation attacks from foreign adversaries and other frontier AI risks that pose a national security risk to the U.S. The Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act would allow for increased information sharing […]

Tribal communities suffer disproportionately from food insecurity, new legislation would dramatically increase nutrition assistance for individuals eligible for both SNAP and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) reintroduced legislation that would expand […] The post Murray, Cortez Masto Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Food Assistance for Tribal Households in WA and Across the Country appeared first on Senator Pa

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s (R-Wyo.) resolution designating July 25, 2026, as the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution was cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Hickenlooper (D-Col.), and Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), along with other Senators. The post Senate Declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy appeared first on John Barrasso.

New legislation to create a more equitable healthcare system Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Equity in STI Testing Act, legislation that would make certain tests for sexually-transmitted diseases free of charge. Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) is co-leading the introduction of the Equity in STI Testing Act. The Equity in STI […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to STI Testing appeared first on Nikema Williams.

WASHINGTON–U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today joined Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) and Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) to introduce the Stop EU Overreach Act, legislation that directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to launch a Section 301 investigation into European Union (EU) sustainability mandates with extraterritorial reach that could impose more than $1 trillion in compliance costs on American businesses. The bill’s current cosponsors include Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Randy Weber (R-Texas), Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), and Buddy Carter (R-Ga.). The Small Business and Entr

The Senators request information from Central Command about how CENTCOM ensures U.S. Forces in the Middle East abide by U.S. law prohibiting strikes against targets such as bridges or power plants for the sole purpose of terrorizing civilians WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, alongside U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Homeland […]

Withdrawal Follows Gillibrand Grilling DNI Nominee Jay Clayton on the “Rushed, Aggressive” Manner in Which He Issued the Subpoenas Today, in response to the Trump Justice Department withdrawing subpoenas it had issued to New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns involving the Qatari plane used by the president for international travel, U.S. Senator […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Trump Administration Withdrawing Subpoenas Of New York Times Journalists appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) participated in a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled “United Nations Accountability and Reform: Advancing an America First Foreign Policy Through Strategic Diplomacy and Burden Sharing at the United Nations.” Ambassador Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, and Ambassador Jeff Bartos, U.S. Representative for United Nations Management […] The post Rep. Young Kim Questions State Department Officials on U.N. Reform, Countering CCP Influence first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

On Friday, July 17, 2026, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) signed onto a bipartisan letter led by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) urging House leadership to include emergency funding for the Colorado River Basin in the upcoming supplemental appropriations package. The appeal was addressed to House...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01) took to the House floor this week to walk through new borrowing data...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined Congressman Josh Riley (N.Y.-19) as an original co-sponsor on the Protecting Childcare from Private Equity Actto stop Wall Street investors from hiking up childcare costs and to protect local, high-quality daycare options for Virginia families. “Childcare is essential for working families and for our economy — not just another opportunity for […]

Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Oversight, joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 11 members of the Finance Committee to call on independent investigators at the […] The post Bennet, Wyden, Senate Democrats Call for Independent Investigation Into Political Interference in IRS Audits Following Departure of Top Trump Tax Official appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

BURLINGTON, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after making an unannounced visit to the ICE facility in Burlington, Massachusetts: “On Donald Trump’s orders and with continued funding from Congressional Republicans, ICE has committed endless acts of terror. Masked agents are killing innocent people in broad daylight, families are being […]

City, county back Benavidez VA clinic renaming | The Victoria Advocate Lindsey Plotkin | July 23rd, 2026 Renaming the Victoria Veterans Affairs clinic in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez has earned unanimous support from local elected officials, but the change ultimately requires an act of Congress. On Tuesday, the Victoria […] The post City, County Back Benavidez VA Clinic Renaming appeared first on Cloud.

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act to enact safeguards for senior Americans using A.I. chatbots.  “A.I. chatbots are an incredible tool for older Americans, but we can’t miss the opportunity to protect our seniors who rely on chatbots for support, companionship, and even important decisions during critical times. The Senior […]

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Following tragic killings in Maine and Texas, Senators call for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, is joining dozens of her Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. In a letter to Department of […] The post Murray, Colleagues Call for Independent Investigation at DHS Following Fatal ICE Shootings appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

(Click here to watch and here to download.) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor to urge Congress to reauthorize and expand the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act. Cassidy emphasized the importance of access to stable employment to help military spouses, those returning to society after incarceration, […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced the S Corporation Modernization Act, legislation to modernize outdated tax rules affecting S corporations, helping businesses access capital, expand employee ownership, and compete in today’s economy. “S corporations are the backbone of our economy, supporting tens of millions of jobs and driving economic growth […]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congressman Cleo Fields announced his decision not to seek re-election to the House of Representatives: Throughout his distinguished career in public service, Representative Cleo Fields has always fought to make life better for the people of Louisiana. A son of Baton Rouge, Cleo was elected […]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) reintroduced the Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to help schools defend against ransomware, data breaches, and other cyberattacks that can expose students’ information, disrupt classroom learning, and strain already limited school resources. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to review partnerships between American educational institutions and entities affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In the letter, the senators warn that CCP-linked organizations have used educational […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act to exclude clinical trial participants’ compensation from their taxable income. Taxing the stipends and compensation that patients receive when they participate in clinical trials can discourage them from joining, because it erodes the value of […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are highlighting a new congressional report showing that Virginia families have had to spend more than $2,900 extra on a wide range of goods, including everyday essentials, since President Trump took office last year. This new data details the rising costs facing families across the […]

            WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has awarded $555,000 to the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) in […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Titan Batteries in Pocatello as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for July 2026. Titan Batteries will be recognized for its contribution to Idaho in the Congressional Record of the U.S. […]

Washington D.C. – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Congressman George Latimer (NY-16), U.S. Representative for Port Chester, NY, sent a letter to Colonel Eric Swenson, Commander of the New York District of the Army Corps of Engineers, calling on him to prioritize the long overdue replacement of two flood-causing […] The post Himes, Blumenthal, Murphy, Latimer Demand Army Corps of Engineers Prioritize Byram River Bridge Replacements first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News Channel to discuss the House Ways and Means Committee’s investigation into Neville Roy Singham’s nonprofit network that is fueling left-wing violence across America. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on Neville Roy Singham: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “All this money comes from the Chinese Communist Party, our biggest adversary, […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined America Reports on Fox News Channel to discuss Middle East diplomacy, supplemental military funding, and affordability in America. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on Peace in the Middle East: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Well, this is the only thing Iranians understand, and that is the full […]

“Those who could make the trip toured the Capitol, watched Senate proceedings, and spoke at length with Husted.” WASHINGTON – Denison University highlighted Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) recognition of the university’s four NCAA Division III national championship teams during their visit to Washington this week. The teams visited the White House, where they were honored by President […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced legislation this month designed to curb transnational repression (TNR), threats and violence by nations against individuals outside their borders, by creating the first federal definition for the crimes and instituting enhanced criminal penalties. The bill’s introduction comes in the wake of TNR cases against Sikh individuals. In a recent case in New York last year, the FBI prevented an assassination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2025 Sheehy’s Lunar Landing Day Act Passes Senate Unanimously U.S. SENATE – This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senator Sheehy’s Lunar Landing Day Act, which designates July 20th as Lunar Landing Day to recognize America’s leadership in space exploration and science. This legislation was co-led by Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Jerry Moran […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) announced key changes to his senior leadership team. Devon Murphy to Succeed Lee Lonsberry as Chief of Staff After three years as Chief of Staff to Congressman Owens, Lee Lonsberry concluded his time on Capitol Hill, rounding out an incredibly successful and meaningful decade of service to […] The post Owens Announces Changes to Senior Staff appeared first on Burgess Owens.