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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

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—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

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, 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

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

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. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) voted against the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House after unrelated, partisan provisions from the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and anti-LGBTQ+ riders were included in the defense bill — even as Gottheimer successfully fought to include a series of his […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Champions Six Amendments and Other Key Priorities Passed in Annual Defense Bill appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

More than 250 House and Senate Democrats filed an amicus brief to the Fifth Circuit arguing that mifepristone has undergone a rigorous FDA approval process and has repeatedly been found to be safe and effective. ICYMI: Following Emergency Stay, Murray, Schumer, Jeffries Lead 250+ Democrats in Supreme Court Brief ICYMI: Senator Murray Statement on Fifth […] The post Murray, Schumer, Wyden, Jeffries, Clark, Pallone, DeGette, Raskin, and Pressley Lead 250+ Congressional Democrats in Fifth Circuit Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, and FDA Authority appeared first on Senato

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027. “This year’s NDAA strengthens America’s standing as the most powerful military force the world has ever known. President Trump has […] The post Higgins Secures Louisiana Wins in FY27 National Defense Authorization Act first appeared on Congressman Clay Higgins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) applauded the inclusion of core provisions of his Mining Schools Act into the base text of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House with a vote of 216-212. The Mining Schools Act, which passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee in 2024, […] The post Owens Secures Core Provisions of Mining Schools Act in NDAA appeared first on Burgess Owens.

This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would restrict stock trading by Members of Congress, as well as their spouses and dependent children. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) signed on as a cosponsor shortly after the bill’s introduction...

***WATCH and READ: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full questioning*** Washington, D.C. — Today, at a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing on the future of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a former chair and senior member of SVAC, questioned Dr. Mark Zhang, DO, Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health for […] The post At Hearing, Senator Murray Presses VA on Menopause Research, Slams Trump Admin for Pushing Cuts to VA Research Funding, Politicizing VA Grants appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will introduce the No Bonuses for Bad Service Act to prohibit United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership from receiving bonuses or additional compensation until mail service and delivery meet the standards that the American people deserve. The bill comes after Senator Hawley launched an investigation into USPS’ failure to deliver Missourians’ mail […] The post Hawley Announces Legislation to Ban Bonuses for Postal Service Leadership Until Mail Is Delivered on Time appeared first on Josh Hawley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: “From improving service member quality of life to strengthening American deterrence and defense to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse, […] The post Finstad Applauds House Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after voting against Congressional Republicans’ Stop Insider Trading Act: I voted today to stop voter suppression and insider trading. This bill has only two purposes: make it harder for Americans to vote and codify insider trading. This bill is a voter suppression bill in […] The post Landsman Voted to Stop Insider Trading and Voter Suppression appeared first on Greg Landsman.

Washington, DC— Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the House voted on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Our service members, their families, and the Americans they protect deserve a military that is responsibly funded and fully equipped to support them and defend our nation. As a member of Congress who is proud to represent […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting ‘NO’ on the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would provide $1.15 trillion to the military — an increase of $260 billion… The post Jayapal Statement on Vote Against Increasing the Pentagon Budget appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after House Republicans attached a poison pill amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “The NDAA has long been one of the most bipartisan bills Congress considers because our national security should never be a political game. Yet, my Republican colleagues are abandoning that time-honored tradition to pass their extreme voter suppression […]

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after voting against a sham Republican proposal to suppress voters and allow Members of Congress to keep and trade the stocks they already own. “I’ve been clear that no elected official should be able to profit from the information they gain from being in office. Republican’s fake stock bill still allows Members of Congress to own and trade individual […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to ban congressional stock trading with passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. The Stop Insider Trading Act also requires public notice seven days before a lawmaker, spouse, or dependent […] The post Yakym Votes to Ban Congressional Stock Trading appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the House passed the SAVE and Protect America Act framework, unlocking the reconciliation process: “Democrats have said the quiet part out loud - they can’t win without noncitizen votes. The SAVE and Protect America Act will secure our elections, making sure illegal aliens can’t decide the outcome, and defend our troops so they can finish the job in Iran and come home. In the face of Democrats’ obstructionism, House Republicans are advancing President Trump’s agenda, on behalf of the American peo