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Maternal Vaccination Act would address the maternal mortality crisis by boosting maternal vaccination rates Washington D.C. — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Maternal Vaccination Act to protect the health of mothers and babies by increasing maternal and childhood vaccination rates. The legislation was included as a part of the larger “Momnibus,” a package of 14 bills that comprehensively address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. Rep. Sewell is a proud member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus. “In this nation of so much wealth a

WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after it was announced the U.S. Department of Transportation is releasing the funding necessary to begin construction to replace the Blatnik Bridge: “Any delay in the Blatnik Bridge replacement project would’ve been incredibly costly to Minnesota and Wisconsin, to the tune of millions […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith on Release of Blatnik Bridge Replacement Funding appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist and nonviolence advocate Bernard LaFayette, who passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Watch on YouTube here.  Rep. Sewell: Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of the extraordinary life and legacy of a giant of the Civil Rights Movement and a lifelong champion of justice, equality, and nonviolence, Bernard LaFayette, who passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Bernard LaFayette was an extraordinary man who had extraordinary talents and extraordinary c

Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) announced that the Performing Arts Center Authority in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as part of its FY 2026 Grants for Arts Projects program. The funding will help support education and community engagement activities across Broward County. Planned […] The post Moskowitz Announces $20,000 National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Broward Center for the Performing Arts appeared first on Jared Moskowitz.

‘One Country, One Destiny: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.’ CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) will co-host the Faith and Politics Institute’s Annual Pilgrimage in Charleston, South Carolina alongside Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, this year’s congressional pilgrimage will offer Members of Congress and leaders a powerful opportunity for […]

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) released this statement following the passing of renowned peace activist Paki Wieland: Paki was an incredible leader. She was a peacemaker in our community, and a fierce advocate for human rights and human dignity at home and around the world. Paki and I bonded after we learned that each of us had been arrested—multiple times—for civil disobedience. I often turned to her for advice and guidance—strategizing and working together on how to eliminate nuclear weapons, stand up to defense contractors, and fight back against those who seek w

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined 121 colleagues in demanding immediate answers from the Administration on the killing of civilians during Operation Epic Fury, including a reported U.S. strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school, where at least 175 civilians, many of them children, were killed.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), the top Democrat on the Senate Housing Subcommittee, announced that one of her major bipartisan bills aimed at combatting America’s housing crisis was included in a package that passed the Senate in an 89-10 vote. Senator Smith’s bipartisan Rural Housing Service Reform Act was included in the […] The post U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH’S BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION INCLUDED IN LANDMARK HOUSING PACKAGE THAT PASSED THE UNITED STATES SENATE appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) delivered $1,700,000 in Community Project Funding to Westville Fire Department and Borough of Magnolia to improve fire safety in South Jersey. $900,000 in federal funding was awarded to Westville Fire District for a new rescue pumper and $822,000 will be presented to Magnolia Fire Company to purchase a new fire engine.  “Our firefighters put their lives on the line every day to keep our community safe and ensuring they have the tools they need to respond quickly and safely is crucial,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “This invest