Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) helped send the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to the president’s desk. The bipartisan bill, which includes six Goodlander-cosponsored provisions, will cut red tape and outdated rules that are jacking up housing costs and will make it easier and faster to build and finance housing in New […] The post House Sends Goodlander-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Build More Homes and Lower Costs to the President’s Desk appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to spending taxpayer dollars in ways that benefit the American people as opposed to funding the Trump administration’s reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. LEADER JEFFRIES: Donald Trump and Republicans have plunged America into a […]

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet reintroduced the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act, legislation to strengthen the right of Americans with disabilities to receive long-term services and support (LTSS) in the setting of their choice. In 1991, Latonya Reeves left a nursing home facility in Tennessee to move to Colorado, where she could live […] The post Bennet, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Help People With Disabilities Access Care in the Setting of their Choice appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the Senate’s passage of H.Con.Res.86, a concurrent resolution under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 directing the President to end his war with Iran: “Today, the Senate joined the House to pass a War Powers Resolution directing President Trump to end his reckless […] The post Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of War Powers Resolution Directing Trump to End Iran War appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

***WATCH: Video of full forum*** ***WATCH and READ: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today — ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning the constitutional right to abortion—U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, […] The post At Spotlight Forum on Dobbs Anniversary, Murray and Senate Democrats Highlight How Republicans’ Efforts to Ban Abortion & Rip Away Reproductive Health Care Has Harmed Women & Families

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) and 35 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), led by DWC members Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon calling out the Department of Education’s failure to enforce Title IX protections for students who have been sexually harassed, sexual assaulted, and faced other forms of sex discrimination. The post Brownley, DWC Colleagues Blast Trump Admin for Abandoning Title IX Protections for Student Survivors appeared first on Congresswoman Julia Brownley.

Washington, D.C. – Congress has finally passed an Iran War Powers Resolution, an important step toward asserting Congressional oversight and ending Trump’s reckless and unpopular war. I have repeatedly voted to stop Trump’s unhinged behavior, and today’s Senate vote sends a clear message: Congress will not provide a blank check for an illegal war that has killed U.S.... The post Rep. Mullin’s Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Passage appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

Washington, D.C. — Today, just ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned the constitutional right to abortion, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Vice Chair […] The post Senator Murray’s Opening Remarks at Dobbs Anniversary Spotlight Forum on Republicans’ Attacks on Reproductive Health Care appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement on Senate Republicans’ draft Farm Bill: America’s agriculture policy is broken—farmers can’t afford to farm, families can’t put food on the table, and rural communities have been left behind. Farmers in Vermont and across the nation create an immense amount of wealth, but they don’t get anything close to a fair share of it. […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in cosponsoring the bipartisan INSULIN Act that would make life more affordable for Americans living with diabetes, by capping out-of-pocket costs for people on private insurance at $35. Support for the legislation totals 28 Republican and Democratic Senators, and importantly, surpasses the Senate’s 60-vote-threshold. “No one should have to go without the medicine they need to live just because of how much […] The post Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Cap Monthly Insulin Costs at $35 on Private Insurance

Pressley-Led Bills Would Address Bias in Home Appraisals, Expand Affordable Housing, Strengthen Oversight of Corporate Landlords, and Help Families Reach... The post NEWS: Essential Pressley Bills Pass Congress in Most Robust Housing Package in Decades appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

The $1.9 million grant will allow San Bernardino County to provide quality, affordable healthcare to HIV-positive individuals in the Inland...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauds today’s final passage of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, the largest legislative housing package in decades. This landmark legislation will build more homes, bring down home purchasing and renting costs, preserve affordable housing in rural areas, help […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that the Department of the Interior has awarded $35,678,079 under the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program for rural counties in Nevada. PILT payments provide yearly federal funding to local governments that cannot collect property taxes on federal land, […] The post Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce More Than $35.6 Million in PILT Payments to Nevada Counties appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, June 18, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) hosted a Job and Resource Fair in Stafford County at North Stafford High School. The event brought together nearly 40 hiring employers and resource providers and drew more than 250 job seekers from across Virginia’s Seventh District. “Connecting Virginians with good-paying jobs and valuable community resources is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen our local economy and support working families,” said Vindman. “I was […]

June 23, 2026  WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for H.Con.Res.86, a House Concurrent Resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, after the measure passed the House of Representatives earlier this month by a vote of 215-208. The Senate passed the Resolution today by a vote of 50-48.  “Today, the Senate voted to end the Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-Idaho), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) in leading nine of their colleagues to introduce the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances (PFAS) Alternatives Act of 2026, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support the development of next-generation PFAS-free turnout gear to better protect firefighters from the dangers of their work. The PFAS Alternatives Act would authorize $25 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2031 to support […]

Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks   U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, were joined by multiple Senate Democrats for spotlight forum titled Post Dobbs Chaos: Republicans’ War on Reproductive Health Care. At the forum, Senate Democrats heard from panelists who have suffered the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Monopoly Busters Caucus co-chairs Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) pressed rideshare giants Uber and Lyft following reports that the companies employed artificial intelligence (AI) driven surveillance pricing… The post Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen announced that her bipartisan bill to promote the United States as a host for major international sporting events has advanced out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The bipartisan American Decade of Sports Act would require the Department of State to develop a comprehensive sports diplomacy strategy that leverages […] The post Rosen’s Bipartisan “American Decade of Sports Act” Advances Out of Committee appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., sponsored a House bill last year requesting the GAO review. She said Monday that the report made “clear that more must be done” to ensure that veterans have access to information and treatment. The post VA needs to do more to care for menopausal patients, watchdog says appeared first on Congresswoman Julia Brownley.

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Senate voted to approve the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. “From the beginning, the administration pursued this illegal war without making the case to Congress or the American people.    “In the months since, we’ve seen the region in chaos, shifting goalposts and rationales for […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning Hezbollah for its repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling on the Lebanese government to ensure Hezbollah immediately ceases all attacks and disarms in accordance with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The resolution establishes that […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hezbollah Disarm and Cease All Attacks appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, will host the fourth annual Sneaker Day on the Hill alongside Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and other participating Members of Congress. Sneaker Day on the Hill brings together Members, staff, students, designers, collectors, and leaders in the footwear industry to celebrate sneaker culture, […] The post Congressman Jared Moskowitz to Host 4th Annual Sneaker Day on the Hill appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

Appropriators ask GAO to issue a legal decision after the Trump administration redirects nearly $400 million in Secret Service funding to finance Trump’s ballroom ICYMI: Washington Post: A year of Trump insisting his ballroom won’t cost taxpayers a dime Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. […] The post Murray, Murphy Urge Watchdog to Investigate Trump Admin’s Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Trump’s Ballroom appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act. The legislation reflects serious bipartisan negotiations across the Senate, House and White House and focuses on rising housing costs by cutting red tape, unlocking housing supply, and lowering costs for families. “Michiganders are demanding action to lower the cost of housing, and […] The post Slotkin Statement Senate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Legislation appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in celebrating the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s advancement of their Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation and Obscured Foreign Financing (PAID OFF) Act. The Senators’ bipartisan legislation would help close Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) loopholes that allow unregistered agents […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement following the U.S. Senate’s passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:  “This week, the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing bill in over 30 years. This will help boost the housing supply across the nation and crack down on private […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.-28) are introducing legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Americans who were active in rescuing and aiding Jewish refugees and others during the Holocaust. The Medal will be displayed at the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Among those recognized include the War Refugee Board, who were responsible for saving the lives of 200,000 Jewish refugees and 20,000 non-Jews.  “It is more import

Above: Gottheimer hosts “More Energy, Lower Utility Bills” Roundtable. PARAMUS, N.J. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable at Bergen County Community College with the NJ Energy Policy Coalition and New Jersey energy leaders to discuss an all-of-the-above approach to skyrocketing energy costs crushing Jersey families and small businesses. Electric bills in New […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts “More Energy, Lower Utility Bills” Roundtable, Calls for “All-of-the-Above” Approach to Bring Down Skyrocketing Energy Costs appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and John Curtis (R-Utah), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, introduced new bipartisan legislation to protect children from the risks and harms associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The commonsense framework in the bill addresses growing concerns about kids’ reliance on AI chatbots for emotional support and companionship.  Among its provis

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today introduced the Do Not Interfere in our Intelligence Act of 2026 (DNII Act of 2026), legislation that would strengthen the existing line of succession if the position of Director of National Intelligence (DNI) were vacated and ensure that […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) took to the House floor to spotlight the ongoing public health emergency caused by the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights and called for accountability, environmental testing, and continued support for impacted communities. WATCH: Rep. Gomez's House Floor Remarks on the Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Since the fire began, smoke and hazardous fumes have spread beyond Boyle Heights and into neighborhoods across Los Angeles, forcing residents to remain indoors and raising concerns about long-term health impacts "Families in Bo