Press Releases

Washington D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires in Oregon and across the nation. States can request financial assistance from FEMA through fire […] The post Wyden, Merkley Demand Enhanced Wildfire Prevention and Response Assistance from Trump Administration appeared first on Merkley.

“Donald Trump is working overtime to turn our museums into instruments of MAGA propaganda, rather than places where American people... The post Pressley Rebukes Trump’s Fascist Takeover of Museums, Attempts to Erase & Rewrite our Shared History appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued a statement urging the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and require photo identification before voting. “Conservatives in the House of Representatives consider the SAVE America Act to be a non-negotiable, nation-saving piece of legislation. When polled, mandatory […] The post Higgins Outlines Strategy to Pass the SAVE America Act through Senate first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

Welch and Courtney’s bicameral bill comes as defaults on student loans have surged to unprecedented levels in the United States WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, alongside Tiffany Dena Loftin, Executive Director of the U.S. Student Association, held a press conference on Capitol Hill calling for Congress to take up […]

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, and Aging Committee Chairman Rick Scott (R-FL) announced committee passage of their Consumer Labeling for Enhanced API Reporting and Legitimate Accountability for Base Entity Listings (CLEAR LABELS) Act. This bill would add country of origin labeling requirements to the U.S.’ prescription drug […] The post Gillibrand, Scott Applaud Senate Help Committee Passage Of Bipartisan CLEAR LABELS Act appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act, a new bill that permanently bans large AI data centers and associated infrastructure on land owned or managed by the U.S., including military bases. The bill also requires the removal of existing qualifying AI data centers and mandates site […] The post Rep. Tlaib introduces a bill to ban AI data centers on federal lands appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2026 WATCH: Sheehy Speaks Against Iran War Powers Resolution on Senate Floore U.S. SENATE – Senator Tim Sheehy today delivered a floor speech against the Iran War Powers Resolution to halt U.S. operations against the Iranian regime. The video and full transcript of the senator’s remarks are below. VIDEO: Watch the […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), U.S. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-Calif.-07), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.-04) led a bipartisan group of 28 total members of the California Congressional Delegation in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr to stop AT&T’s effort to discontinue landline services and uphold its obligation to serve California […]

“Last night, I voted Yes on the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation provides a meaningful raise for servicemembers, strengthens and invests in our domestic manufacturing base for national security, and includes provisions to support the Right to Repair–the issue that inspired me to run for congress in the first place.” […] The post Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on the NDAA appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement regarding his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: “The National Defense Authorization Act should support our servicemembers and protect our national security interests. But my Republican colleagues are making that impossible by […] The post Himes Votes Against NDAA Hegseth Slush Fund first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.

WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today issued the following statements after U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor’s nomination to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]

“Ohio is the best state in the nation to start and grow a business, and this bill will give more entrepreneurs a path to success.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Chris Coons’ (D-Del.) in introducing the bipartisan New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency (NO BOSS) Act to […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, introduced the Strategic Technology and Resilient Alliances (STRATA) Act to establish a Critical Mineral Innovation (CMI) Initiative at the State Department, coordinating allied partnerships, technology deployment, and new commercial tools to reduce U.S. dependence on China. China currently dominates […] The post Rep. Young Kim Leads STRATA Act to Counter China’s Critical Minerals Dominance first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today joined U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, in reintroducing the Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act, bicameral legislation that aims to make it easier for the United States to advance clean energy projects and strengthen its electric […]

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven this week introduced a resolution calling for greater action from the Canadian government to prevent and fight wildfires. The senator spoke on the Senate floor […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prioritize projects focused on modernizing aging air traffic control towers and clarify how billions in authorized modernization funding will be deployed for safety and modernization projects. The FAA has identified more than 250 FAA-owned air traffic control facilities that are 21 years of age or older, with an average age of 41 years, and 174

U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), both members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the bipartisan Expanding AI Voices Act, which codifies and expands the National Science Foundation’s ExpandAI program to help more institutions build AI research capacity. The legislation will broaden the range of institutions and communities […]

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 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2026 Sheehy Introduces Bill to End H-1B Abuse, Put American Workers First U.S. SENATE – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy introduced the End H-1B Abuse Act of 2026 to put hardworking Americans first and protect our national security by rooting out H-1B fraud and strengthening guardrails within the program. “The H-1B program was created […]

WASHINGTON — Today, Senators Ruben Galego (D-AZ) and Roger Marshall (R-KY) introduced a bill to improve men’s health. Representatives Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) introduced the companion bill in February.  The bill would require the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the state of men’s health in the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced H.R. 9781, the Defend American Agriculture Act, legislation that raises the borrowing authority of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) from $30 billion to $45 billion through September 2031. Read the bill text here. The CCC is the primary financing arm that USDA uses to fund programs crucial to American farmers. However, […] The post Higgins Works with Louisiana Farm Bureau to Modernize USDA Program first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released the following statement announcing her opposition to President Trump’s most recent nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Erica Schwartz.   “While qualified on paper, Dr. Schwartz did not convince me that she would prioritize science and the health of Americans over the erratic […]

Today, U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Lori Trahan (MA-03), James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Laura Gillen (NY-04) introduced legislation to codify the right to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments and expand affordable options for families to access IVF nationwide (the Right to IVF Act of 2026). World IVF Day takes place on July 25, 2026. “For many Americans, fertility treatments like IVF are essential to start families of their own,” said Congressman Larsen. “This comprehensive legislation will guarantee access and expand coverage for IVF and

Moore, Yakym Introduce Legislation to Support Surviving Spouses of Veterans Today, Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) introduced the Veterans Surviving Spouse Parity Act to help surviving spouses of veterans access housing programs that benefit first-time homebuyers. Under current law, surviving spouses of veterans can access VA home loans but not Mortgage Credit Certificate and Mortgage Revenue Bond programs. The Members’ legislation secures parity for these surviving spouses. This legislation was inspired by Rep. Moore’s constituent, who is a survivin

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks following House passage this week of the budget resolution to unlock Reconciliation 3.0, the Stop Insider Trading Act, the FY27 NDAA, and the clean continuing resolution to fund the government through the midterm elections. “Americans demand a few things that are common sense. They demand secure elections, they want a strong national defense capable of countering our adversaries, and they want a Congress that plays by the same rules that they do. These are not big things to ask,” Speaker Johnson said. “House Republicans delivered on all

WASHINGTON – House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) released a statement praising the House passage of H.R. 8800, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA). “Our national security depends on a ready, capable, and well-equipped fighting force backed by a robust and innovative defense industrial base. The FY27 NDAA delivers that. This is a strong bill that builds on President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda, supports servicemembers and military families, and gives our warfighters the resources they need to fight and win. Peace Through Stre

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) successfully included an amendment strengthening oversight of medical chaperone protections at military medical facilities in the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House Wednesday evening. The amendment requires a review of all Defense Health Agency (DHA) facilities and their compliance with required chaperone policies from the agency's December 15, 2025, policy memo. The amendment requires that after the full review, Congress shall receive a report containing detailed plans and resources necessary for full compliance, and a timeline fo

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Rosa DeLauro (CT-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Laura Gillen (NY-04) led the introduction of the Right to IVF Act of 2026. Introduced ahead of World IVF Day on July 25th, the sweeping legislative package that would make it easier to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technology (ART) for the millions of hopeful parents who depend on it to build their family. This pro-family legislation would establish a nationwide right to access IVF, lower the costs of IVF treatment, expand I

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement regarding Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's letter to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works regarding an extension of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act: "Since the Trump administration began its hostile takeover of the Penn Station renovation project in April 2025, I and other New York elected officials, community advocates, and local residents have called on the Trump administration to provide transparency about the process and funding. The administration has dodged

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and a practicing dentist for more than 40 years, introduced the Oversight of Responsible Teledentistry for Healthy Outcomes (ORTHO) Act, H.R. 9829, to establish common-sense patient safety standards for orthodontic treatment provided through teledentistry. "Teledentistry has expanded access to care for countless Americans, and when used appropriately, it can be a valuable tool. But convenience should never come at the expense of patient safety," said Congressman Babin.

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The FY27 NDAA authorizes full funding for America’s national defense, improves servicemember quality of life, enhances military readiness, and supports the Trump Administration’s Peace through Strength agenda. “Our nation is at a critical time where there is a pressing demand to rebuild our military, support our troops, and deter our adversaries,” said Rep. Simpson. “I’m pleased to see that the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act addresses these needs

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, today introduced legislation to permanently prohibit the United States government from making any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which has a lengthy history of espousing and distributing antisemitic rhetoric and materials. Republican Reps. Darrell Issa (CA-48), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Tom Kean (NJ-07), Andy Barr (KY-06), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Young Kim (CA-40), María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Joe Wilson

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) introduced the TPS Review Act, which would reassert judicial and Congressional review of the executive branch’s decisions about TPS. She was joined by 58 original cosponsors, including Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Rep. Yvette Clarke, (NY-09), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06). A federal appeals court gave Haitians a temporary reprieve Wednesday from losing their deportation protections from de

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s latest round of tariffs. “These tariffs are not legitimate or thoughtful trade policy. Yet again, President Trump is going around Congress and raising prices on families and businesses. “The outcome of these sham investigations was determined before they were ever announced. The White House is grasping at straws to try to find a legal rationale to keep these sweeping tariffs in place. And as usual, Congressional Republicans will find no courage to stand up to the president while their constituents

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today celebrated the introduction of the FRONTIER Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), which Franklin joined as an original cosponsor. The bill establishes a targeted federal framework for the nation's most advanced artificial intelligence systems while preserving the ability of startups and smaller innovators to compete without unnecessary federal regulation. The bill builds on recommendations developed by the bipartisan House AI Task Force and the discussion draft of the Great American AI Act. Franklin, a member of th

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Today I voted once again to stop the President from attacking Iran. All Americans have gotten out of this unjustified war is higher prices. Congress is sending a clear message to President Trump: stop the war. Lower prices." Today, Rep. Larsen voted yes for the sixth time on a resolution that directs President Trump to remove the U.S. military from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its military, unless such hostilities are explicitly authorized by Congress. The resolution does not prevent the U.S. f

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is tapping Virginia Tech to host a revamped fellowship program for senior military officers. The Senior Service College Fellowship helps train and develop senior level civilians for military leadership roles. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Virginia Tech’s traditions of service to our country date all the way back to the school’s founding. In May, it was an honor to see this service on display at the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Change of Command ceremony. “This rich history and the success

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I voted no on the House version of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because it raises the defense budget to $1.15 trillion, paving the way for the Administration to continue spending billions of dollars on Trump’s unjustified war in Iran rather than lowering the cost of living for everyday Americans. I also opposed this legislation because my Republican colleagues added extreme provisions attacking the right to vote, and health care for servicemembers, their kids and the LGBTQI+ community.” “

WASHINGTON, D.C.— This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the legislative vehicle that authorizes policies, programs, and spending for the Department of War. Included in the bill were eight provisions directly influenced by the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Chairman Pfluger and Congressional appointees on the USAFA Board of Visitors partnered with the House Armed Services Committee to secure key provisions that strengthen the U.S. Air Force Academy in the FY2027 NDAA. The House NDAA prioritizes restoring the Air Force Acade

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), alongside Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03), introduced the Industrial Bank for American Manufacturing Act, legislation aimed at strengthening American manufacturing and decreasing the United States’ dependence on China. The bill would redirect up to 50 percent of Section 301 tariff revenue collected on Chinese imports to finance a new American industrial bank that would rebuild American factories, create good-paying jobs, and end our dependence on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "In Michigan, we know firsthand that a

Today, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced the American Shipyard Investment Act to rebuild America's shipbuilding industrial base. This legislation reverses the decades-long decline of America’s shipbuilding industrial base by creating a targeted investment tax credit for shipyard construction and expansion. “America’s ability to project naval power and sustain supply chains depends on a strong domestic industrial base,” said Rep. Moran. “This tax credit will provide greater liberty to entities investing in shipbuilding across America. We cannot co

By Jonathan D. Salant Published July 23, 2026 The United States would be banned from making donations to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency under legislation that Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) introduced on Thursday. “For more than 23 years, I have been sounding the alarm on UNRWA and its longstanding record of antisemitism and Jew-hatred,” stated Smith, co-chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism. “UNRWA is one of the chief drivers of conflict between Palestinians and Israelis, and the United States government should play no part in supporting or financing this

Today, Representatives James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), David Rouzer (R-NC), Tim Burchett (R-TN), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Keating (D-MA), Greg Landsman (D-OH), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Young Kim (R-CA), Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ), and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) issued the following bipartisan statement marking three years since the Azerbaijani government unjustly detained Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu: "Three years ago the Azerbaijani govern

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee held a full-committee markup featuring Congressman Troy Balderson's (OH-12) latest effort to lower costs for Ohioans and strengthen the long-term reliability of America’s growing electric grid. Approved by a vote of 47-0, the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act strengthens electric grid planning by giving states and utilities the tools they need to better project future power demand. Accurate load forecasting helps prevent the underbuilding of the electric infrastructure and generation needed to maintain grid reliability. Just as imp

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on Representative Ronny Jackson's Supporting Agriculture, Forests, and Ecosystems (SAFE) CATTLE Act, legislation aimed at supporting the federal government’s response to the New World screwworm and protecting America's livestock industry. During the hearing, Texas Farm Bureau State Director, District 1, Jared Blankenship testified in support of the legislation, emphasizing that the SAFE CATTLE Act builds on the unified response of the Trump administration,

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced the Childhood Disability Benefit Fairness Act, a bill that would fix the issue where disabled adult children are denied crucial Medicaid and related medical benefits because they never received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) before becoming eligible for Social Security’s Childhood Disability Benefit (CDB). "Individuals living with a disability already face too many barriers without arbitrary administrative hurdles getting in the way of essential healthcare. This legislation addresses that so individuals with childhood disabilities rec

WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) today introduced the Disability Community Act, legislation that would bolster workers who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The bipartisan legislation would propose a Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) increase for states over three years to support providers who rely on Medicaid funding and strengthen care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). “Despite delivering compassionate, essential care to those with disabilities, our