Press Releases

SANTA CLARITA, CA – This week, Rep. George Whitesides led a business roundtable with BizFed, which represents over 240 businesses across Los Angeles County. Rep. Whitesides heard from local business leaders about the issues they are currently facing, and discussed the ways he’s fighting for jobs and economic opportunity in Congress.  “I spent a decade growing a business that created 700 […]

SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the April 2026 jobs report: “Zoom out and the story of this report is clear: a job market stagnant, with constant revisions that cancel out any steps forward, wages that can’t keep up […]

East Point, Ga. — U.S. Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Nikema Williams (GA-05), alongside Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, are delivering resources to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in East Point. $1,092,000 is being delivered for the project through bipartisan government funding legislation that became law on January 23. The members brought Republicans and Democrats in Congress together to […]

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on FBI Questioning Wisconsin Election Officials “Donald Trump, the loser of the 2020 presidential election, continues to whine and use intimidation tactics against election officials.  Trump believes that any election he loses is illegitimate.   Our elections are safe and fair and will remain that way.”

This week, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) was recognized by the International Propeller Club and received the Frank Courtenay “Salute to Congress” Award for championing legislation to support the American maritime industry. The Salute to Congress Award recognizes members of the U.S. Congress for their leadership and support of the American maritime industry. “I am honored to receive this recognition from the International Propeller Club, an organization that understands the importance of investing in our maritime industry,” said Rep. Carbajal. “Throughout my time in Congress,

SCHENECTADY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko held a reception last week at the Nott Memorial at Union College to announce the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 20th Congressional District. The winning artworks were chosen from among 42 student submissions representing 21 high schools across the Capital Region. “Each year I am inspired anew by the incredible talent and creativity displayed by the students entering our Congressional Art Competition, and this year was no different,” Congressman Tonko said. “Last week, I had the honor of joining a group of remarkabl

Montgomery, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the legislation passed by the Alabama State Legislature to pave the way to erase Black representation through partisan gerrymandering: “This is a dark day for the State of Alabama. The Foot Soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement fought, bled, and died to overturn Jim Crow in the South and secure Black representation in government. Today, Republicans in the Alabama State House passed legislation to erase their legacy and suppress the voices of Black Alabamians. “To be clear, the State of Alabama rem

BRONX, NY — Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph Cuffari urging his office to open a formal investigation into two deeply troubling videos documenting violent actions by ICE agents in the Norwood section of the Bronx. The videos show the brutal detention of Jeury Concepcion, […] The post Rep. Ritchie Torres Demands Federal Investigation into Violent ICE Incidents in the Bronx  appeared first on Torres.

Bipartisan legislative package would move Secret Service to the Executive Office of the President, make FEMA an independent agency, and transfer TSA to the Department of Transportation The package was introduced because DHS has grown too bureaucratic to make decisions, causing its departments to not function properly and receive the attention they need to best […] The post Moskowitz Unveils Bipartisan Legislative Package to Reform the Department of Homeland Security appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. This year’s overall winner is Charlotte Lin of University Laboratory High School for her piece, “Liminal.” To watch a video of the Congresswoman’s announcement and to view the winning artwork, click HERE. “The artistic talent and creativity of students across […] The post Budzinski Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

The Washington Post By: John Fetterman Many might not know, but I won my first race by a single vote to be mayor of Braddock, a small steel town — one of the poorest in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania — where 90 percent of the population has left. It was a forgotten community. I wasn’t interested in […] The post Op-Ed: Become a Republican? I’d be terrible. appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Blood Pressure MATTERS Act that would require healthcare insurers to provide pregnant and postpartum moms blood pressure monitoring devices, without cost sharing with the patient. High blood pressure during pregnancy carries significant risks for the mother and baby, including preeclampsia, placental abruption, and premature birth. […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Protect Mothers and Fight the Black Maternal Health Crisis appeared first on Nikema Williams.

DETROIT — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), co-founder of the House People’s Environmental Justice Caucus, introduced the Make DTE Pay Act, which would substantially increase monetary penalties on utilities like DTE Energy when they seek customer rate increases within the two years preceding or following Clean Air Act violations.  “Corporate polluters like DTE treat violating our environmental protection laws as […] The post Tlaib Introduces Make DTE Pay Act in Response to Clean Air Act Violations, Repeated Rate Hikes appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

SANTA CLARITA, CA – Yesterday, Representative George Whitesides announced a $1.2 million federal investment into Santa Clarita roads and intersections that he was able to secure in Congress’ annual budget bill. The funding, announced at an event with Mayor Laurene Weste and members of the Santa Clarita city council, will go towards infrastructure projects that improve pedestrian safety and traffic circulation at […]

Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) sent a letter to the Department of the Interior’s Acting Inspector General demanding an investigation into a no-bid contract awarded by the National Park Service (NPS) to Clark Construction for maintenance on the Lafayette Park fountains, the same firm currently building the White House East Wing ballroom, at a cost 427% above […] The post Rep. Ritchie Torres Calls on Interior Inspector General to Investigate No-Bid Contract Awarded to Contractor Building Trump’s Ballroom appeared first on Torres.