Press Releases

Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-Texas) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas) reintroduced the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) Authorization Act, which would authorize a successful Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program that partners with other countries to help identify and stop dangerous criminals and potential terrorists from reaching our borders. The Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) would allow the U.S. government to equip international partners with specialized training and technology to collect biome

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) helped introduce legislation that would stand up an independent, nonpartisan commission under the 25th Amendment to ensure effective and uninterrupted leadership of the United States amid growing concerns about President Trump's capacity to carry out the responsibilities of the office.

Raleigh, N.C. — This week, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced the winners of the 2026 Second District Congressional Art Competition. The winners were awarded at an event in Raleigh for student participants, parents, teachers, and judges, including sculptor Thomas Dambo.   The Congressional Art Competition is a yearly national program open to high school students across the United States. This year, Congresswoman Ross’ office received a record number 82 talented art submissions.   Lily Fang, a junior at Champion Education, created the winning piece, “Taste of Home in Carolina.” Fang’s

Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of Attorney J. Mason Davis, a pioneering attorney and civic leader from Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on April 4, 2026, at the age of 90. Funeral services will take place the weekend of Friday, April 17. Public viewing hours are scheduled for Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Davenport and Harris Funeral Homes, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Boutwell Auditorium.  Watch on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: I rise today to honor the extraordinary life, legacy, and ser

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and 38 of his colleagues demanded that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth protect the editorial independence of Stars and Stripes—a nonpartisan military news publication housed within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)—and reverse unconstitutional restrictions on the Pentagon press corps. “A free and independent press is indispensable to the functioning of our democracy,” Raskin and his colleagues wrote. "From the Civil War through today’s military conflicts, Stars and Stripes has served as a trusted, nonpartisan source of news for

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman James E. Clyburn joined the Congressional Black Cacusus to deliver the following remarks on the House floor honoring the late Reverend Jesse Jackson: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay homage to the late Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. On Tuesday, February 14, 2026, I joined the nation in mourning […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) led 23 Members of Congress in a letter urging the Trump Administration to extend and redesignate Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian immigration program that allows foreign nationals to live and work in the United States if they cannot safely […] The post Tlaib Leads Lawmakers Demanding Trump Administration Redesignate and Extend TPS for Yemen appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement calling on Vice President JD Vance to call out President Trump’s portrayal of God and attack on Pope Leo XIV. “In the past 48 hours, Donald Trump has portrayed himself as God, which is blasphemy, and picked a fight with the Pope. It’s wrong, […] The post Landsman on Trump Portraying God, Picking Fight with Pope: “JD Vance should call this out” appeared first on Greg Landsman.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026, which would create an application-based grant program administered by the Department of Education over the next ten years to accelerate academic progress and address social, emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs. These funds will specifically target the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public schools across the nation have long lacked sufficient funding and resources to provide all students with a high-quali

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced legislation establishing a Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of Office, the body and process called for in Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to enable Congress to ensure effective and uninterrupted leadership in the presidency. This body is the legislative counterpart to the Cabinet and would have the power to work with the Vice President. Essentially, the 25th Amendment gives us a constitutional answer to any medical crisis that mig

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Jamie Raskin’s (MD-08) bipartisan bill to rename the Olney Post Office after Sergeant Edward “Ed” Lawrence Ramsey, a longtime employee of the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Army Veteran. The House will now send Rep. Raskin’s bill to the Senate for consideration. If the bill passes the Senate, it will then go to the President’s desk to be signed into law.  “Sergeant Ed Ramsey was a devoted public servant who dedicated his life to his family, his community and his country,” said Rep. Raskin. “Ed was renown

Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement in response to the administration’s proposed budget, which outlines the president’s funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and serves as a starting point for Congress as it begins the appropriations process: “The administration’s budget proposal takes direct aim at the programs South Texans count on. “It would eliminate Community Development Block Grants, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing. That means fewer affordable homes get built, street an

DETROIT – Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) re-introduced the Water Access and Affordability Act to establish the first-ever permanent, federal low-income water affordability program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Our families can’t live without access to water. We have a federal program for electricity and gas, but no […] The post Tlaib, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Ensure Safe, Affordable Water for All appeared first on Rashida Tlaib.

Congressman Josh Riley this week sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee slamming President Trump's proposed budget, which would eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), urging lawmakers to fully fund the critical program instead.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After calls for accountability led by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell announced their resignations from Congress today amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct.  Leger Fernández was among the first Members to publicly call for resignation and, if they refused, for expulsion. She announced her resolution to force a vote on Gonzales’ expulsion, which would have been filed tomorrow.  Leger Fernández was working alongside Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, who was filing a resolution to expel Swalwell.

Birmingham, AL — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell made the announcement Saturday afternoon during a reception at Birmingham's Ramsay High School celebrating the 36 entries submitted by talented students from across the district. Eden Smith, a 9th grader at Paul W. Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa, was awarded first place for her submission entitled "Baptist Church." Additional photos and videos from Saturday's reception are available here. “We in Alabama’s 7th Congressional Distri

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released a statement following reports of sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14): “The reports of sexual assault perpetrated by Rep. Eric Swalwell are horrific. My heart is first and foremost with the brave women who have come forward. We stand with you. We know that women in this country are too often silenced by men with power — it must end. Rep. Swalwell’s actions would not be tolerated in any place of work, and the United States Congress should be no different. We must believe and supp

Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce hosted Gov. Ned Lamont for Eggs & Issues. Good to hear from the Danbury area business community and proposals from Governor Lamont to address the economic landscape ahead.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a “shocking” oversight visit to the Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center at Mesa Gateway Airport, U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Yasamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons demanding answers about conditions for detainees.

AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today announced his selection of 20 community development and improvement projects that he has submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations in an effort to bring federal investment to the Capital Region through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Community Project Funding process.   “No one knows the needs of our communities better than the people in it; so, it stands to reason that any efforts to improve and address the needs of our Capital Region should be envisioned by our community,” Congressman Tonko said. “The beauty of the Community Proj

​WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, John Curtis (R-Utah), Dave McCormick (R-Penn.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today released the statement below […]

Cincinnati, OH – Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) introduced a bill to ensure families and communities are protected from the growing concerns over Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers.  The rising demands of AI data centers are contributing to higher electricity costs for working families, posing environmental risks, and raising concerns about transparency as public officials sign non-disclosure […] The post Landsman Leads New Bill Requiring Big Tech to Pay for Data Centers and No NDAs appeared first on Greg Landsman.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 9, 2026 Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44) released the following statement:   “House Democrats came to the...

Dear friends, I’m sure you’ve seen the news of a two-week ceasefire with Iran. While talks are fragile and still shifting, I want to share a few thoughts on this war. Even if the ceasefire holds—which I sincerely hope it does—and negotiations lead to something lasting, the damage from this war is already clear. This […]