Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and California’s U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced legislation to protect voters in the face of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and recent attacks on voting by the Trump Administration. The Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act bans false election-related AI-generated content intended to suppress voters […] The post Merkley, Padilla Lead Effort to Fight Back Against Voter Suppression and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Elections appeared first on Merkley.

Gallego’s Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed The Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act, Senator Gallego’s bill to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries by identifying gaps and opportunities in current federal rules and regulations […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and 22 Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration on the impacts that foreign aid cuts and the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) have had on the United States’ ability to protect Americans from Ebola and […]

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Promoting Responsive Inclusion and Diverse Engagement (PRIDE) Act, a bill that ensures equal access to financial services and inclusion for LGBTQ+ individuals in the financial services industry. This legislation strengthens diversity within federal financial agencies by expanding their existing Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion to […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces PRIDE Act to Promote LGBTQ+ Financial Inclusion appeared first on Nikema Williams.

WASHINGTON – During a Senate hearing yesterday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) questioned Department of the Interior (DOI) officials on the looming post-2026 operational guidelines for the Colorado River, emphasizing that federal decisions must protect Arizona’s advanced manufacturing sector, domestic food supply, and clean energy grid. Watch the hearing here. In an exchange with Dr. Andrea Travnicek, Assistant Secretary for […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has co-sponsored Senator Rosen’s Sergeant Dave Crete Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act. This bipartisan bill would require the Department of Defense (DOD) to join the Department of Energy […] The post Rosen Announces Republican Co-Sponsor for Bill to Secure Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins, Increasing Momentum appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement after the Faster Labor Contracts Act passed the full House of Representatives. Budzinski was an original cosponsor of the bill, which would speed up first contracts for new unions, ensuring that when workers vote to unionize, a collective bargaining agreement follows. Democrats successfully used a discharge petition […] The post Budzinski Celebrates Passage of Faster Labor Contracts Act appeared first on Nikki Budzinski.

Senators call out DOJ’s quiet removal of long-standing election prosecution manual ahead of 2026 midterms Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of […] The post Bennet, Padilla, Durbin, Whitehouse, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Use of Election Crimes Prosecutions to Interfere in Midterm Elections appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI): “Trump’s choice of Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence does not resolve the President’s Pulte problem. The Clayton nomination will be given fair consideration, but in […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee—released new legislation to oppose discriminatory barriers to renewables enacted by states, counties, and municipalities across the United States. As the Trump Administration increases electricity prices with ever-intensifying attacks on cheap renewable energy, many states and […] The post New Merkley Bill Clears Barriers to Renewable Energy Projects Nationwide appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, June 11, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “A vote against FISA Section 702 puts American lives at risk — plain and simple. I have been consistent in that view in each vote Congress has taken to reauthorize this critical intelligence tool. FISA 702 is a vital component […] The post STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on FISA 702 Vote appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) sent a letter demanding detailed information from Liberty Utilities on its refusal to serve natural gas customers in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. The decision has caused unacceptable delays and dramatic cost increases for new homes in an area already hit hard by the housing crisis. Liberty Utilities, […] The post Goodlander Demands Answers from Liberty Utilities as Company Refuses to Serve N.H. Natural Gas Customers appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) sent a letter demanding detailed information from Liberty Utilities on its refusal to serve natural gas customers in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. The decision has caused unacceptable delays and dramatic cost increases for new homes in an area already hit hard by the housing crisis. Liberty Utilities, […] The post Goodlander Demands Answers from Liberty Utilities as Company Refuses to Serve N.H. Natural Gas Customers appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Republicans don’t care about the economic well-being of the American people, Democrats are committed to lowering costs and using taxpayer dollars to make life better and more affordable. LEADER JEFFRIES: To begin with, let me clarify the Democratic position on […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement following President Trump’s announcement that the United States, “will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points.” “Today, President Trump announced that he intends to seize and occupy foreign territory. That means American boots on […] The post Senator Murray on President Trump’s Threat to Seize Kharg Island: “NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND.” appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement:  “I have known and respected Jay Clayton for many years and believe he is a capable public servant. The position of Director of National Intelligence is one of the most important national security jobs […]

June 11, 2026  WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) attended today’s Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Hearing on “AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance.” The witnesses included: Mr. Mike Flynn, Senior Vice President and Counsel, The Information Technology Industry Council; Mr. David Feith, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute; Mr. Will Rinehart, Senior […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led Senators in pressing Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for answers on how ammunition made at the U.S. Army-owned, taxpayer-funded facility, Lake City Army Ammunition Plant is regularly used to perpetrate violen

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined 20 of his colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take further immediate action to contain and respond to the outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States.  “We write with great concern regarding the current outbreak of New World […]

Senators Urge DOE Secretary to allow working families the freedom to purchase energy appliances that lower their utility bills WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, joined U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and nine Senate Democrats in writing to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright in opposition DOE’s new […]

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Ranking Member Jim Himes and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin released...

This week, I voted against a partisan reconciliation package that would have pre-funded ICE and DHS for the next 3 years. It’s completely fiscally irresponsible to use reconciliation to write a nearly $70 billion check to an agency with little oversight or accountability to taxpayers. Any DHS funding needs to go through the proper appropriations […] The post Statement on DHS Reconciliation Funding appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Washington, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW’s All In with Chris Hayes to call out the Trump administration’s illegitimate justification for its war with Iran and condemn Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli’s attempts to promote claims of election fraud in California to validate Trump’s election lies.   Schiff emphasized the need for the administration to share its legal justification for the war, highlig

“You put it so perfectly, ‘We need to put the needs of the public at the center of AI policy.’” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, today participated in a hearing on AI and its impact on American […]

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Ranking Member Jim Himes and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin released the following statement on the House GOP’s vote to extend FISA Section 702 with no meaningful reforms: “Section 702 is a critical foreign intelligence authority, but we cannot in good conscience vote for reauthorization without […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Ranking Member Jim Himes, and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin released the following statement on the House GOP’s vote to extend FISA Section 702 with no meaningful reforms: “Section 702 is a critical foreign intelligence authority, but we cannot in good […]

WASHINGTON – Following a new report finding that Virginian families have had to spend $2,600 more on everyday essentials under Trump, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) underscored the devastating effects of Trump’s reckless economic policies, including his tariffs and war in Iran. “While Virginians across the Commonwealth are facing high […]

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-40), and Rep. Laura Friedman (CA-30) today introduced the Pedestrian Protection Act to address the rapid rise in pedestrian fatalities related to increased SUV and pickup truck size, by requiring the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop vehicle safety standards to protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and vulnerable road users. The bill would implement standards for dangerous features like vehicle height and hood and bumper design, and a minimum visibility standard to reduce blind zones. O

Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) are introducing legislation to repeal the national federal tax credit voucher scheme included in the Republicans’ so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. Voucher schemes divert public funding into private schools that lack proper accountability and oversight. Private schools can pick and choose who they admit and lack protections for students with disabilities. In

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan Timeshare Transparency Act. This legislation increases accountability and transparency in the timeshare industry, protecting consumers from misleading contracts, hidden fees, and vague exit options. “The dream of a vacation ownership — a timeshare — too often comes with hidden fees, confusing terms and few options when costs spiral out of control for hardworking families,” Rep. Castor said. “In Florida, where tourism is the foundation of our economy, families deserve clear prices a

Ahead of the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) playing their first game of the 2026 Men’s World Cup tomorrow, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) submitted remarks to the Congressional Record honoring Ricardo Pepi and Alejandro “Alex” Zendejas for their selection on the USMNT. Below is a transcript of her submitted remarks. They can also be found here in the Congressional Record on page E562: Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, I rise today to honor Ricardo Pepi and Alejandro “Alex” Zendejas, two stars in professional and international soccer, for being selected as p

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his House Appropriations Committee early this morning approved its proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations measure over his no vote. The Homeland Security measure is the 11th of 12 measures taken up by Appropriations to collectively fund the federal government for FY 2027 (commencing October 1, 2026). The measure proposes a total $99.5 billion for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which includes FEMA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Cit

U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Co-Chairs of the Egypt Human Rights Caucus, urged the Egyptian government to immediately release Galal El-Bahairy, who was been imprisoned since March 2018 on baseless charges related to his writing of lyrics critical of President El-Sisi. “Following Ahmed Douma's sentencing, poet Galal El-Behairy, who has been held for 8 years for writing poetry, had two hearings over the past week that were postponed and are now set to occur over the next few months. Egypt continues to imprison writers for their words. The Egyptian government sh

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined 29 of her colleagues in the House of Representatives in introducing the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community. “As antisemitism continues to rise and threats against our community become more frequent, Congress and the Executive Branch must do more to protect Jewish communities, students, and institutions from violence and discrimination,” said. Rep. Frankel. “No one should have to fear for their safety while practicing their faith or g

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, joined Ranking Member Jim Himes and fellow Intelligence Committee Democrats in demanding that President Donald Trump rescind his appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence due to his complete lack of intelligence, national security, or foreign policy experience. "Once again, Donald Trump has chosen to reward a political ally instead of putting America's national security first. The Director of National Intelligence oversees 18 intelligence agencies, has access to our nation's most sens