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Ahead of 988 Day, Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) joined Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) to reintroduce the 988 Implementation Act with Congressmembers Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Troy Carter (LA-02), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Becca Balint (VT-AL), and Kim Schrier (WA-08). The comprehensive legislative package will provide states with federal resources to build the crisis response infrastructure behind the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Since its launch in 2022, the

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today blasted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for refusing to answer questions about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who threatened an unarmed, law-abiding U.S. citizen with a gun last month. Beyer led Democratic leaders raising questions about the incident, in which masked ICE agents pointed a gun at Carolina Molina, a Northern Virginia mother and licensed professional counselor, after trapping her vehicle on the street following a verbal exchange on August 10th. While the Justice Department sent a short, generic letter that said “the informati

Bill Text (PDF) | Section-by-Section Summary (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today introduced the Addictive Design Act, legislation to protect young people from the mental health risks posed by AI chatbots designed to foster emotional attachment, compulsive use, and ultimately, addiction. As AI chatbots become increasingly common in the lives of young people, a growing number of teenagers are turning to them for mental health support—even though most chatbots are not designed to respond safely to a youth experiencing a mental health crisis. At the same time, m

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement ahead of House consideration of H.R. 4795: “When the House votes on H.R. 4795, I will vote no. “H.R. 4795, the so-called Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, prohibits universities from engaging in “non-expressive commercial boycotts,” and requires institutions of higher education to certify they are not boycotting Israel in order to access certain federal funds. “I strongly oppose the global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and I ardently oppose BDS as a strategy to secure chan

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS News Hour, where he made clear that House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America and holding the crooks accountable who are ripping off the American people. GEOFF BENNETT: The latest national polling shows Democrats with a solid shot of regaining control of the House […]

***Hear Senator Gillibrand’s Full Interview Here*** Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) called the allegations in the Cornell University fraternity rape case “serious and horrific” in an interview on NPR’s All Things Considered and issued the following statement: “The allegations made in the Cornell University complaint are extremely serious and horrific. “I am glad the […] The post Gillibrand Calls Allegations In Cornell Rape Case “Serious And Horrific” On NPR’s All Things Considered appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

New York Families Have Spent Over $5,500 More Due To President Trump’s Tariff Chaos And Other Reckless Policies Today, after her bill to repeal and refund Trump’s Canadian tariffs and lower Americans’ costs was blocked by Senate Republicans, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: “When Americans go to the grocery store, the gas […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Her Bill To Repeal And Refund Trump’s Cost-Increasing Tariffs appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters following a roundtable in Providence with Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) and local healthcare union leaders about how House Democrats are committed to ending the Republican healthcare crisis and building a healthcare system that works for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, good afternoon, everyone. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement after the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reaffirmed that the Impoundment Control Act does now allow for the President to issue a pocket rescission on expiring funding. On Friday, President Trump issued more illegal pocket […] The post Merkley Applauds GAO for Reaffirming that Trump’s Pocket Rescissions Are Illegal appeared first on Merkley.

Legislation Would Rename Historic Site “Saratoga National Battlefield Park” Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced congressional passage of the bipartisan Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act. This legislation would officially redesignate Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga National Battlefield Park, more accurately reflecting its pivotal role in the […] The post Gillibrand, Schumer Pass Legislation To Cement Saratoga Battlefield’s Legacy appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

ICYMI: Murray Slams Trump for Illegal Impoundment Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) concluding today that President Trump’s latest attempt to impound funding approved by Congress is illegal. “President Trump is breaking the law and stealing from […] The post Murray on GAO Concluding Trump’s Pocket Rescission is Illegal appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

September 29, 2026   WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) voted for S.Res.852, a resolution requesting information on Israel’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. After the vote, she released the following statement:  “Whenever an American citizen is killed overseas, Congress has a responsibility to learn […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), in an effort led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), called on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to stop any efforts to bring the 2026 midterm elections under federal control and erode public confidence in them. Slotkin has made demanding accountability from […] The post Slotkin, Peters, Padilla Demand Homeland Security Secretary to Stand up to Trump on Election Interference, Not Send ICE to Polls appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Roughly 60 percent of American businesses have terrorism risk insurance, which is critical to major construction projects WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s bipartisan legislation to safeguard the availability of terrorism risk insurance coverage passed the full Senate by a unanimous vote. Roughly 60 percent of American businesses have terrorism risk insurance, which could become […] The post U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Bipartisan Bill to Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance, Support Housing Construction Passes the Senate Unanimously appeared first on Senator Tina Smith.

ICYMI: Murray Slams Trump for Illegal Impoundment ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic leadership press conference, calling out Republican inaction to prevent President Trump’s illegal attempt to cut funding for lifesaving health research, […] The post Murray Calls Out Republicans’ Failure to Defend Funding for Families & Congress’ Power of the Purse appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

New Report Finds Social Security Benefits Could Be Cut 26% In 2032 Gillibrand’s Social Security Expansion Act Would Extend The Solvency Of Social Security For 75 Years By Requiring The Wealthiest Americans To Pay Their Fair Share Of Payroll Taxes Following the release of a new report finding that Social Security benefit cuts could be […] The post Gillibrand Statement On New Report That Impending Social Security Benefit Cuts Will Be Deeper Than Predicted appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley pushed to strengthen federal anti-corruption laws after the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for state and local officials to accept gratuities for official actions. Merkley reintroduced the Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act, which would restore public trust in state and local government officials by clearly banning corrupt […] The post Merkley Renews Push to Crack Down on State and Local Corruption appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $1,440,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority (WMWA) for a tank replacement. This funding was secured by Senator Fetterman, through the EPA’s Community Grants program, to have their aging water tank replaced, bolstering water service reliability for over 51,000 […] The post Fetterman Announces $1.44 Million in Funding for Williamsport Water Tank Replacement Project appeared first on U.S. Senator John Fetterman.

Senators Also Demanded Answers On Meta’s Current Safeguards Against Fake Accounts, Or Bots, Spreading Antisemitism WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, sent a bipartisan letter to Meta requesting details on the company’s current protections to prevent […] The post Rosen, Lankford Urge Meta to Take Action to Address Spread of Antisemitic Content Online appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: “The companies building the most powerful AI systems are warning us that the technology is advancing faster than our safeguards. The president’s response? To rename it and tell the companies developing it to regulate themselves. But […]

Today, following Congress’ passage of her Common Cents Act with Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), James Lankford (R-OK), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: “Halting production of the penny just makes sense. It currently costs the U.S. Mint nearly four cents to produce a single penny – a massive waste […] The post Gillibrand Statement On Congress’ Passage Of Her Bill To End Production Of The Penny And Save Taxpayers Money appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in sending letters to the CEOs of Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft demanding answers and full transparency on the tax breaks they have received from President Trump, tax breaks they received because of their investments in AI and data center spending. “Americans across […] The post Slotkin, Warren Demand Full Accounting of Trump’s Huge Tax Breaks for AI and Tech Companies appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, wrote a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin seeking immediate answers about the exact details of DHS’ spending to create and air taxpayer-funded political ads […] The post Murray, Murphy Demand Answers on DHS Spending Tax Dollars to Air Trump Campaign Ads appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

RYDERWOOD, WA – Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced her office will be holding mobile office hours in Cowlitz County. Residents of Washington’s Third District will be able to walk in to get assistance with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and State Department. The Congresswoman’s team will be available on Wednesday, October 7th, […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Announces Mobile Office Hours in Cowlitz County appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) announced that they secured $4 million in emergency federal funding to address the growing threat posed by the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) in California. In June, Padilla and Schiff, along with U.S. Representatives Mike Thompson (D-Calif.-04) and David Valadao (D-Calif.-22), REQUESTED THIS EMERGENCY FUNDING to support […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued… The post CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CALYPSO ICON, SLINGER “MIGHTY SPARROW” FRANCISCO appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

The bicameral, bipartisan effort comes amid recent threats from President Trump that the living memorial to JFK could be ‘ripped down’ unless his name is added to the building Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Ranking Members of the Senate and House Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittees, today unveiled legislation to […] The post Merkley, Pingree Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Demolition of the Kennedy Center appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Katie Britt (R-AL), along with Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Ovarian Cancer Improving and Modernizing Prevention, Access, Care, and Testing (IMPACT) Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand access to genetic testing, hereditary cancer risk assessment, and specialty care for patients and […] The post Slotkin, Britt, DeLauro, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Modernize Ovarian Cancer Prevention and Care appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), along with U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), today sent a letter raising concerns that the Trump Administration is using diplomatic, economic, and political pressure to deliberately weaken Brazil’s democratic institutions ahead of its October 4, 2026, presidential election. In their letter to U.S. […]

WASHINGTON— U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers sponsored the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, legislation to create a federal film tax incentive. “Film and television production supports good-paying jobs and small businesses across Virginia and across the country. This bill will help keep more productions — and the jobs […]

BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON – On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), joined by Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), asked for unanimous consent to pass the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026, legislation to establish enforceable safety and security standards for […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-4) sent a letter to the CEOs of OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Meta, and SpaceXAI demanding a full accounting of every known instance in which their AI agents broke into systems they weren’t authorized to access. […] The post RELEASE: Gottheimer, Lieu, and Fousheee Demand Answers From AI Giants After String of Rogue Hacking Incidents appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a resolution to establish a Senate Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. The legislation follows Senator Gallego’s recent call to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), earlier this month, urging them to support the establishment of a bipartisan Select Committee on AI at the start of next […]

WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Finance Committee, and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, reintroduced the Ensuring Accurate Payments to Specialty Pharmacies Act, bipartisan legislation to include specialty and mail-order pharmacies in federal drug acquisition cost surveys, improving the accuracy […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), co-chairs of the Senate Community Development Finance Caucus, issued the following statement: “We welcome Treasury taking another step to get these long-delayed FY25 CDFI Fund dollars out the door before they expire at the end of the month. These funds matter to families, small businesses, […]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $529,133 in federal funding to help replace and improve a waterline in Wise County, ensuring residents have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water. “Every Virginian deserves dependable access to clean, safe drinking water,” said the senators. “We’re proud to help […]

WASHINGTON – Last night, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) celebrated the Senate passage of his Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. The bipartisan legislation would safeguard the availability of terrorism risk insurance coverage for American businesses. “My military service gave me an understanding that terrorism doesn’t just take lives the moment it strikes — it leaves behind families, businesses, and communities that must rebuild in its […]

(Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) is seeking qualified applicants for his Congressional nomination to our nation’s four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point/Army); U.S. Naval Academy(Annapolis/Navy); U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point/Merchant Marines). “One of my favorite and most serious duties as a member of the U.S. Congress is nominating Hawaii’s best and brightest young men and women to our nation’s service academies,” said Case. “I have had the privilege for over ten years now of nom

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined a bipartisan Congressional embark led by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao to visit the sailors of the USS Lincoln as they traveled home from the Middle East to the ship’s San Diego base. Sailors on this deployment spent a record-breaking 321 days at sea, and 200 of those days without a single stop at a port of call. The original deployment was supposed to be to be for six months, with port calls roughly once a month. Rep. Houlahan, the lead Democrat on the House Military Personnel Subcommittee, sought answers about conditio

Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Ranking Members of the House and Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittees, today unveiled legislation to protect presidential monuments like the Kennedy Center from demolition. The bicameral, bipartisan Protecting Presidential Memorials Act would prohibit any Congressionally designated memorial honoring a U.S. President—including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial—from being demolished unless authorized by an act of Congress. “The Kennedy Center is our nation’s living memorial

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), the only Democrat who sits on both the House Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform Committees, called for an investigation into President Trump's use of Department of Homeland Security funds to bankroll his political TV ads. “Trump is using your tax dollars at the Department of Homeland Security to pay for his own political TV ads. Republicans handed DHS historic levels of funding. Now it turns out Trump is spending it on himself. These aren't PSAs. One is nearly identical to a Trump 2024 campaign ad. And they're illega

Congress created the $7 billion renewable energy program to deliver solar projects to 900,000 households in disadvantaged communities, saving families $350 million every year on energy costs Two federal courts have ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully eliminated the Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar for All Program. On September 22, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted summary judgement to Harris County. Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a