Press Releases

Senator Rosen Recently Called on the Senate Commerce Committee to Hold a Hearing on the Dangers of AI WASHINGTON, DC – Today, while Trump hosts the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter calling on Donald Trump to negotiate a formal agreement between the […] The post Rosen Joins Push Calling on Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with China appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Welch: “We really have to stand up for rural America.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today joined Center for American Progress (CAP) President and CEO Neera Tanden for a conversation on the challenges facing rural America and what it […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led several of his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump today, urging him to confront the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on its efforts to flood the United States with illicit, unauthorized vapes. In the letter, the senators call on the administration to press President Xi […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference drawing a stark contrast between commonsense Republican policies and crazy, radical Democrat policies. Sen. Barrasso said: “This election is going to be a clear choice between Republican, commonsense individuals and these crazy, radical Democrats who have taken their party so ... Read more The post Barrasso Lays Out the Difference Between Commonsense Republicans and Crazy Democrats appeared first on John Barrasso.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Republicans have neglected to make life better for the American people and are doing nothing to end Donald Trump’s reckless and costly war of choice, Democrats are focused on rooting out corruption and fighting for an affordable America. LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Harris Faulkner on Fox News to discuss the latest on the race in AI against China and the war in Iran. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on Xi Jinping’s visit to the US: So let’s keep in mind we’ve got the two largest economies in the world, […] The post Daines Previews Xi Summit on Fox News: “We Want to See Strategic Stability” appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

The Senators’ call for an 18-month extension and redesignation comes as TPS for Ukrainians is set to expire next month Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in calling on the Trump Administration to issue an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary […]

Statement of Senator Peter WelchOn CubaSeptember 23, 2026 Mr. President, in the midst of all the chaos and cruelty inflicted by the White House on the American people and around the world, I suspect not many Americans are aware that we are also carrying out an illegal blockade against Cuba, a country the size of […]

ICYMI: Senator Murray on Trump’s Latest Plan to Politicize Lifesaving NIH Research Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on news breaking today that plans to issue an executive order to establish an external review committee empowered to veto National Institutes of Health […] The post Murray on Trump Admin Scrapping Plans for Executive Order to Empower Russ Vought to Kill NIH Research appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40) led Subcommittee Ranking Member Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) and Reps. Aumua Amata Radewagen (AS-At Large), Gabe Amo (RI-01), James Moylan (GU-At Large), Michael McCaul (TX-10), and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) in sending a letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his meeting with Xi Jinping, […] The post Rep. Young Kim Leads Letter to President Trump on Key Priorities Ahead of Xi Jinping Summit first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington this week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Taiwan Caucus, sent a letter to President Trump urging him to immediately notify Congress and move forward with the pre-approved $14 billion arms sale package to Taiwan. Slotkin […] The post Slotkin, Tillis Push Trump to Move Forward with Taiwan Arms Sale Ahead of Xi Visit appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON — Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Chris Coons (D-DE), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced legislation to impose sanctions on companies and other entities that facilitate the development of Israeli settlements in the E1 area of the West Bank. Last year, Israel approved construction of more than 3,000 housing units in the E1 area of the West […]

ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) hosted a roundtable discussion in Cannon Falls with southern Minnesota law enforcement, ambulance services, fire departments, and emergency service providers to hear about their local infrastructure needs and federal resources available to their communities. “Our emergency services personnel are the […] The post Finstad, House Majority Whip Emmer Host Emergency Services Roundtable in Cannon Falls first appeared on United States Congressman Brad Finstad.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) held a press conference ahead of the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump. Slotkin emphasized the three things she wants to see from Trump ahead of the […] The post ICYMI: Slotkin, Colleagues Demand Trump Hold the Line Ahead of China State Visit appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Senators emphasize that staff and resources are spread thin, drastically impacting the ability to protect wildlife and public lands Washington, D.C. – After the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) sidestepped repeated inquiries from lawmakers regarding the worsening staffing crisis at the agency and dodged questions during Senate hearings, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment […]

Above: Gottheimer joins students, faculty, families, and community members for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Bergen Community College. PARAMUS, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined students, faculty, families, and community leaders at Bergen Community College to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. “New Jersey’s Hispanic and Latino community is central to who we are — our […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins Bergen Community College Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

On March 10, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Subterranean Border Defense Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) to strengthen congressional oversight of illicit cross-border tunnels. The bill earned strong bipartisan support with a 402-1 vote on the House... The post Rep. Crane’s House-Passed Border Tunnel Bill Gains Momentum with Senate Companion appeared first on Eli Crane.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Justice marked the Senate’s unanimous passage of his legislation to rename a playground in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve the “Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer.” “Seeing this pass the Senate during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is something really […]

“The American people want safety, prosperity, and freedom. America cannot be free if we are dependent on China for our medicine, our materials, and our minerals. America cannot continue to lead the free world if we allow China to steal our best ideas and newest technology. America must stand firm.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority ... Read more The post Barrasso Highlights American Strength Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting appeared first on John Barrasso.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined Congressman Pat Ryan (N.Y.-18) and 10 of their Democratic Veteran colleagues in calling on President Trump to publicly condemn China’s support for Iranian forces that are killing U.S. troops ahead of his White House meeting with President Xi Jinping. On July 17th, an Iranian missile struck a […]

Senator leads groundbreaking new legislation to give federal match for money saved by first-time homebuyers for a downpayment on a home Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today introduced new legislation to help support the dream of homeownership for Americans by ensuring working families have a credible path to save up for a […] The post Merkley Proposes Housing Downpayment Savings Initiative appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) led a group of senior Democratic senators in raising alarm ahead of President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting in particular the White House’s failure to halt China’s access to American AI technology. As industry leaders raise concerns about AI’s dangers and China shows increasing aggression toward the […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) today introduced legislation to impose targeted sanctions on companies, individuals, and other entities that facilitate the development of Israeli settlements in the E1 area of the West Bank.  Last year, Israel approved construction of more than 3,000 housing units […]

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and a bipartisan group of colleagues on a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, pressing the Trump administration to declassify […] The post Bennet, Markey, Merkley, Demand Trump Administration Release All Documents from U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

NEW YORK – During his visit to the United Nations General Assembly, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined MS NOW and slammed congressional Republicans for speaking out against the Iran War only after Speaker Mike Johnson sent members home until after the November midterm elections, denounced Trump’s imperialism in Venezuela to enrich American corporations, recapped his meetings with world […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the announcement from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to bring the newest technologies and infrastructure to America’s airports through the new Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories (SMART) initiative, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) announce their support and highlight what this and other recent aviation investments […] The post Pennsylvania Senators Announce Support for DOT’s SMART Initiative, Investments in PA Air Traffic Control Systems appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

More than 100,000 Minnesota households relied on federal energy assistance last winter WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) and several colleagues are leading a bipartisan push for the federal government to release energy assistance funding as quickly as possible, helping families stay safe and warm as our weather cools […] The post U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Push the Trump Administration to Release Heating Assistance Funds Before Winter appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) condemned the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for politicizing disaster assistance following its second unexplained denial of Governor Hochul’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration in the wake of the February 2026 blizzard in New York. The storm brought record snowfall, whiteout conditions, and […] The post Gillibrand, Schumer Blast Trump Administration For Politicizing Disaster Assistance And Denying Aid For February Blizzard appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

The conversation can be found HERE soon.  U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today participated in POLITICO’s “Policy Outlook: Housing Affordability,” moderated by Victoria Guida. She discussed Congress’s role in addressing the housing crisis and AI’s impact on our nation’s future.  Senator Blunt Rochester: “Every single member on our committee has constituents who care about this issue, whether they’re young people trying […]

“This is an issue of public safety and public trust.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s Remarks  U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today participated in a hearing on America’s nuclear waste policy. Blunt Rochester’s questions focused on the development of small modular reactors and on-site […]

ICYMI: Budd Delivers Floor Speech Urging Trump Admin to Hold China Accountable for Targeting the Safety & Security of Americans “The CCP’s malign influence on the world stage is growing rapidly, and American citizens are paying the price.” Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor yesterday ahead of President Trump’s […]

Federal Digital Commission would have pre-clearance review of frontier AI models, ability to pause release without necessary safeguards, and assess civil penalties of up to 15% of a firm’s prior-year global revenue WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, joined U.S. Senator Michael Bennet […]

Pressley Has Repeatedly Pressed Trump Admin. to Support an Exemption, Highlighting Harmful Impact on Families with Babies and Young Children... The post Ahead of Xi Visit, Pressley Renews Calls for Tariff Exemption on Essential Baby Products appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

Following reports of Chairman Scott’s plan to hold a Republican-only private roundtable with prediction market executives, all eleven Banking Democrats call for a transparent, public hearing on the industry’s impacts. WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and his Democratic colleagues on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee wrote to Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) requesting a […]

Federal Digital Commission Would Have Pre-Clearance Review of Frontier AI Models, Ability to Pause Release Without Necessary Safeguards, and Assess Civil Penalties of Up to 15 Percent of a Firm’s Prior-Year Global Revenue Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced a new proposal building off of […] The post Bennet, Welch Release Proposal to Establish New Federal Agency to Prevent Catastrophic AI Risk, Regulate Big Tech appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Originally published in Fox News on September 23, 2026. It may not command the loudest headlines, but beneath the noise of the 24-hour news cycle, one of the most consequential foreign policy meetings of our time is taking shape as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare to meet in Washington, D.C. There is no […] The post Rep Young Kim for Fox News: Trump-Xi summit should make sure American strength delivers American results first appeared on Congresswoman Young Kim.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released a video highlighting his push to secure a bipartisan federal film tax incentive to drive more production in America while increasing job opportunities and economic development. The latest momentum for a federal film tax incentive in Congress follows President Donald Trump’s recent endorsement of its passage.  In the video, Schiff breaks down […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider sweeping proposed changes to remote patient monitoring (RPM) that could limit access to care for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those in rural communities and those served by hospitals and small and independent practices, as […]