Press Releases

JOHNSONVILLE, NY — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited a Rensselaer County home undergoing weatherization improvements to view the ongoing progress, meet with the homeowner and local advocates, and discuss ways to help more families take advantage of the benefits provided by home weatherization. During the visit, Tonko highlighted his Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, a bipartisan bill that would invest federal funding in home weatherization efforts to help low-income families save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills while making their homes safer, healthier, and more

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DETROIT — Ahead of Mother’s Day, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Chair of the Congressional Mamas’ Caucus, introduced a House Resolution Recognizing National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color. This resolution honors women, pregnant people, and their families by recognizing the unique challenges faced by communities of color, supports efforts to combat institutional racism, advocates for equitable maternal health […] The post Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs, sent a letter to the top official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) calling out delays in reimbursements to healthcare providers dating back to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As you may know, there […] The post In Letter to FEMA, Fetterman Calls Out Delayed Healthcare Reimbursements appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

EDWARDSVILLE, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her bipartisan Agriculture Advisory Council at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  The Congresswoman answered questions on needed improvements to the Farm Bill, upcoming USDA reorganization, protecting funding for agricultural research institutions, support for farmers facing tariff and export market issues and how Congress […] The post Budzinski Convenes Agriculture Advisory Council Amid Rising Costs appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

Just hours after returning to Maine from San Antonio, Texas, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) shared news that a federal district court judge has ordered Olivia Andre’s release from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center in Dilley, Texas. According to Olivia’s lawyer, Elora Mukherjee, the judge’s order states she must be released by no later than Friday, May 8.  “I am overwhelmed with joy and relief that Olivia will finally be released and reunited with her family. Yesterday, I sat with Olivia in Dilley and heard how she struggled through every second of

Nadler, 250+ Democrats Fight To Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, And FDA Authority   Washington, D.C. —More than 250 House and Senate Democrats, including Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court urging them to overturn a Fifth Circuit decision that would upend the FDA approval proc

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), Stephanie Bice (R-OK-05) and Maria Salazar (R-FL-27) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to donated breast milk for medically vulnerable infants at nonprofit milk banks nationwide. The Access to Donor Milk Act would allow state agencies to support donor milk programs with Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), enable nonprofit milk banks to ramp up production in critical shortages, promote the benefits of and need for donor milk, and solve wonky regulation issues

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Massachusetts' Third District. The winners were announced at her annual art competition reception held at The Chelmsford Center for the Arts. “Every year, this competition reminds me just how much talent we have right here in the Third District,” said Congresswoman Trahan. "Nate's painting stopped me in my tracks – there's a real stillness and maturity to it that you don't expect from a high school student. I'm so proud of him and every student who had the courage to put their work in

WASHINGTON—Today, Representative James P. McGovern, Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, led a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern over reports that the Administration is considering designating two Brazilian criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). They warned such a move could undermine U.S.-Brazil relations and hinder effective strategies to combat transnational crime. “We are concerned the Trump Administration’s overuse and weaponization of Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designations without meeting the clear statutory thresh

An incredibly thoughtful and nuanced conversation with constituents representing J Street. We talked peace through diplomacy, humanitarian aid to the West Bank, antisemitism, Iran, Voting rights and many other important topics. Grateful to represent such a diverse district where my constituents are engaged in vibrant, respectful debate and want to be part of the solution.

For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland May 6, 2026                                                    202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR RONALD RUSSELL U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Ronald E. Russell: "It is with a heavy heart that I share my deepest condolences on the passing of former Senate President Ronald E. Russell Esq., a man whose life was a testament to the profound impact one person can have on an

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led 22 other members of Congress in a congressional push demanding President Trump reverse his efforts to dismantle programs that support minority-owned small businesses. On March 26, 2026, Trump signed the executive order “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” which does not protect against discrimination but instead reinstitutionalizes it. […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Demands Trump Reverse Ending Programs that Support Minority-Owned Small Businesses appeared first on Nikema Williams.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 May 2026 Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov Congresswoman Barragán Holds Community Conversation to Talk About Trump and Republicans’ Harmful Policies  San Pedro,...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, pressing him for clearer answers on whether Nvidia H200 semiconductors have been licensed for export or shipped to the People’s Republic of China following a hearing where Secretary Lutnick claimed none of these chips had been exported to China. The […]

WATCH HERE By Areta Odiah, 22 News LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Jenny Lu, a senior at Longmeadow High School, has been named the state’s winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Lu’s artwork was selected from more than 30 submissions in the annual competition. Congressman Richard Neal, school staff and Lu’s family gathered at the […]

WATCH HERE By Claire Overton, 22 News WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The first F-35 stealth fighter jet is scheduled to arrive at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield next month, in June. This event is eagerly anticipated by both the base and the city. The arrival of the new aircraft reinforces Barnes’ role in […]