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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke… The post STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE HAITI CAUCUS, ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN DISCHARGE PETITION TO EXTEND HAITI TPS appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.
Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after voting to support a War Powers Resolution to stop President Trump from pursuing further military actions in Iran: It’s time to be done in Iran, and I hope my vote in favor of the War Powers Resolution sends that message. I only supported targeted strikes to destroy Iran’s weapons […] The post Landsman on Supporting Iran War Powers Resolution appeared first on Greg Landsman.
Washington, DC— Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes today released the following statement: “The whistleblower who made Congress aware of Donald Trump’s efforts to extort Ukraine and falsely smear his opponent followed all the rules and demonstrated courage and principle. No amount of sycophantic lickspittle will erase the fact that the ‘perfect’ […] The post Himes Statement on Criminal Referral of Impeachment Whistleblower first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that Meryl Harold will serve as her new Chief of Staff. Meryl brings years of experience from Capitol Hill, the private sector, and Democratic campaigns to Congresswoman Ross’ office. Most recently, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17). Previously, she worked for Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Jim Himes (CT-04). Prior to her time on the hill, she led business development for a digital media company’s life sciences division. She began her career in polit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Pennsylvania Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman, and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Dan Meuser (R-PA-09), are introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1st as National Mushroom Day. In 1885, a florist in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania advanced the method of growing mushrooms by utilizing controlled indoor environment settings. As a result, mushrooms now grow year-round and the industry bloomed into a major source of stable jobs, farm operations, and economic growth to the region. Chester and Berks counties alone produ
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians following the actions of the Trump Department of Homeland Security to send hundreds of thousands of Haitians back to the dangerous country: “Haitian families and neighbors legally living and working in the U.S. should not have the rug ripped out from under them by Trump and his Department of Homeland Security. Haitian neighbors are part of the fabric of our community and deserve respect after more than a decade
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted in support of a War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless authorized by Congress. The legislation failed in the House by a vote of 213 to 214, with 1 voting present. Congresswoman Hayes released the following statement: “Today, as the conflict in Iran reaches day 48, I voted in support of H.Con.Res.40, a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would prohibit further military action against Iran without congressional approval. President Trump has failed to clearly articulate a rea
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the YouthBuild for the Future Act. This legislation reauthorizes $1 billion for the YouthBuild program, a national program that equips opportunity youth with education, employment, and leadership skills. Opportunity youth are age 16 to 24, no longer in school and disconnected from work opportunities. With nearly one in seven youth in the United States not engaged in school, training, or work, YouthBuild provides young people with the resources necessary to build brighter futures for themselves
Washington D.C. — Today, during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his previous comments suggesting that Black children with ADHD should be “re-parented.” Sewell pressed the Secretary to clarify and account for those remarks, which he now falsely denies. Watch the full exchange here. In her opening, Sewell noted that the Secretary has made “a number of outlandish and frankly disturbing comments—both before and during [his] tenure as Secretary of Health and Human Services.” Sewell ci
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) issued the following statement: “Donald Trump launched this war of choice without congressional authorization, without clear objectives or an exit strategy, and without the support of the American people.
WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY-20) and Troy Balderson (R-OH-12) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) program. The bill H.R. 8209, would amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Students and their families rely on SBHCs to meet their needs for a full range of age-appropriate health care services. SBHCs primarily operate in underserved communities and play a crucial role in the provision of primary care services to school children, which also incl
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after voting against the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of American weapons sales to Israel: “Earlier today I voted to end President Trump’s war of choice with Iran that has plunged the Middle East into chaos. Unfortunately, Republicans have decided to continue that war, and so we must keep […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement regarding his support for the fourth effort by Senate Democrats to pass a War Powers Resolution constraining President Trump’s war of choice with Iran: “I just voted once again to end President Trump’s war of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) re-introduced a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Arab Americans in the United States. “Arab Americans have made profound and lasting contributions to our nation,” said Congresswoman Tlaib. “As a proud and […] The post Tlaib, Dingell Introduce Resolution Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.