WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * "HUD Cracks Down on Government-Backed Mortgages for Illegal Immigrants" WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today announced the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) revised its residency requirements and removed access for illegal aliens to FHA-insured mortgages by eliminating in its entirety the "non-perm more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Sociological] -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) posted the following news release: * * * AARP Statement on Customer Service Updates Announced by the Social Security Administration WASHINGTON -- Today, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement on the customer service changes announced by the Social Security Administration: This is a good first step by the Social more PR

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari Delivers Weekly Democratic Address Saturday, March 22, 2025 PHOENIX -- Following the nationwide Medicaid Day of Action, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari delivered House Democrats' Weekly Democratic Address. Rep. Ansari spoke from her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona and sounded off against Congressional Republicans' plans to put accessible and affordable healthcare more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * As Musk Guts Federal Government, He Drives Tesla into the Ground WASHINGTON, D.C. -- According a poll from Yahoo News and YouGov released today, two-thirds of Americans say they would not drive a Tesla, and the majority name Elon Musk as the reason why. In the poll, a large majority of respondents had unfavorable views of Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on CBO Report Projecting 'X-Date' for Debt Ceiling Breach WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement in response to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report projecting that the United States will reach the "X-date more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Joins Colleagues to Fight for Social Security Recipients 03.26.25 As DOGE hacks away at Social Security, Seattle constituent was incorrectly marked dead; this week, he's still fighting SSA to get his money back; Cantwell: These billionaires are "so out of touch with the American people." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), senior member of the Senate Finan more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Defends Social Security on House Floor: "A Solemn Promise We Must Keep" Amid Attacks On Social Security Administration Services and Workforce, Kennedy Defends This Vital Social Safety Net WASHINGTON, DC -- In a speech delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) defended Social Security amid attacks from the Trump Administra more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Sentiment Reaches Record Lows. The House Republican Plan to Fix It? Gut Health Care, Kill Jobs, and Raise Costs. Axios : "The economic vibes have taken a decisive turn for the worse" New reporting reveals consumers' short-term confidence in income, business conditions, and the labor market has dropped to a 12-year low -- well below the level that typically indicates an  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo: Bisignano Committed to Improving Social Security Administration for Beneficiaries Washington, D.C.-- During a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing to consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano to serve as the next Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) praised the nominee's qualifications, including his over-30 years of experience implementing inn more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Social Security Commissioner Nominee Emphasize Importance of Online Services for Rural Montanans U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with President Trump's nominee to be the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano. He pointed out the difficulties many people face with customer service and emphasized the need for efficient online services for rural  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette, Goldman, Carter, Pressley, and Sanchez Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans' Health Data WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) along with Reps. Dan Goldman (NY-10), Troy Carter (LA-02), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Linda Sanchez (CA-38) introduced the Data Of Government Health Entities must be Protected from Overreach by Unelected Nonsecure Disruption ( or DO more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, March 27 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * "We don't need you to be kissing this administration's butt" Fedorchak fawns over Trump at so-called telephone town hall to North Dakotans' chagrin FARGO ND - On Tuesday evening, Representative Julie Fedorchak hosted a "telephone town hall." Fedorchak said that Trump may come to North Dakota remarking, "He pledged he would think about doing that." North Dakota DNC Committeeman J more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Ed Durr's Closing Message: "Jack Ciattarelli Has Always Been a Never-Trumper" New Jersey's GOP gubernatorial primary field may be narrowing, but it's as nasty as ever. The New Jersey Globe reports that as former state senator Ed Durr withdrew from the race to endorse former talk radio host Bill Spadea, he couldn't resist a final shot at two-time failed gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, sayin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Questions Nominee for Social Security Commissioner on Need to Protect Services for Rural Seniors, Address Identify Theft Issues WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, today attended a Finance hearing and submitted questions for the record to President Trump's nominee to be Commissioner of the Social Security Admini more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * House Republicans Lead Bills to Transform Disability Benefits Process for Veterans and Survivors Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, held a legislative hearing on a number of bills, including the following key propo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * House Republicans Reject Congresswoman Simon's Amendment to Protect Americans' Access to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, the Affordable Care Act and SNAP Congresswoman Simon's Amendment to H.R. 1295 would have protected critical benefits from further attacks by the Trump Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in the House Oversight Committee, Republicans blocked Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lujan Holds Events Across New Mexico, Highlights Work on Behalf of New Mexicans New Mexico -- In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events across New Mexico this week to highlight his work on behalf of New Mexicans: On Monday, Senator Lujan visited the Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center in Santa Fe to meet with seniors and discuss his efforts to pro more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 26 -- The United Nations International Labour Organization posted the following news: * * * ILO expands support to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for implementation of ILO Convention No. 190 BISHKEK (ILO News) - A two-day training course held in Bishkek on 25-26 March 2025 has gathered together 30 representatives of the Parliament and public institutions, workers' and employers' organizations, UN agencies as well as NGOs including the Ministry of Labour, Soci more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 26 -- The United Nations International Labour Organization posted the following news: * * * Labour rights as human rights: A step forward in strengthening labour rights protection in Nepal KATHMANDU, Nepal (ILO News)- Labour rights are fundamental human rights, ensuring dignity, equality, and protection for all workers. Upholding these rights is essential for fostering inclusive economic growth, reducing inequality, and safeguarding the well-being of workers, partic more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Delay Social Security Phone Service Cuts Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Trump Administration delayed their plan (link is external) to cut phone services for retired worker benefit claims or direct deposit changes at t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO PUT FAMILIES OVER BILLIONAIRES" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a rally where he emphasized that while Republicans are focused on giving tax cuts to their billionaire donors and Elon Musk, Democrats are going to continue to defend Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and stand up for everyday  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO PUT FAMILIES OVER BILLIONAIRES" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a rally where he emphasized that while Republicans are focused on giving tax cuts to their billionaire donors and Elon Musk, Democrats are going to continue to defend Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and stand up for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRI more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Oversight Committee Democrats Vote to Protect Americans' Benefits, Services, and Private Information, as Republicans Move to Bless Trump, Musk Dismantling of the Federal Government Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2025)-- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led Commi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Blasts Republicans' Billionaire-First Tax Plans During Rally WATCH : Padilla slams Republican budget bill for prioritizing billionaires over working families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) criticized Republicans' billionaire-first tax plans at a rally alongside other lawmakers, labor and grassroots advocates, and hundreds of Americans from across the cou more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Pallone Rebukes Republicans for Being Out of Touch and Wasting Time on Resolution that Raises Costs on American Businesses and Consumers Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) had the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the House floor today in opposition to H.J. Res. 75,  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * Punxsutawney Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to five years of probation on her conviction of theft of government funds, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today. United States District Judge Stephanie L. Haines imposed the sen more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-FL, has introduced the Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025, aimed at enhancing Medicare coverage for lung cancer screening tests. This legislation seeks to amend the Social Security Act to allow the inclusion of newly FDA-approved screening methods under Medicare, thus addressing critical gaps in early detection. The bill comes in response to alarming statistics revealing that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths world more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Supports Bipartisan Bill to Responsibly Cut Government Spending, Improve Critical Programs WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Angie Craig recently co-sponsored the Fighting Budget Waste Act to responsibly cut government spending and save taxpayers money. This bill will require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) annual report more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I am honored and proud to represent the people of Pennsylvania, good, hardworking, patriotic people who are pretty frustrated. We are not living in normal times. This should not be a normal run-of-the-mill Special Order hour. What I will convene today, my colleagues on the Democratic side of the aisle, who yo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-NE, has introduced the Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act, aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility in rural regions. The bill proposes to amend the Social Security Act, specifically waiving distance requirements for certain hospitals wishing to be designated as critical access hospitals (CAHs). The impetus for this legislative action arises from the ongoing challenges faced by rural healthcare facilities struggling to meet existing  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to President Trump and Elon Musk's attacks on the safety nets that countless western New Yorkers and people across the country have earned and need. Hardworking Americans rely on the promise of a secure and dignified retirement. That promise is called Social Security, and it is a so more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. John Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to be here. This morning, I rise to talk about social security, the Nation's number one antipoverty program for the elderly and the number one antipoverty program for children. Mr. Speaker, I know it comes as no surprise to you that Social Security has not been enhanced since 1971. Richard Nixon was Presi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-IA, has introduced the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act aimed at enhancing access to non-opioid pain management drugs under Medicare's Part D. This legislation seeks to amend the Social Security Act to ensure qualifying drugs are available without cost-sharing barriers, reflecting growing concerns over the opioid crisis. The introduction of this bill comes as the nation grapples with escalating opioid addiction rates, p more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Min on CNN: Pete Hegseth and Group Chat Members are "Trying to Avoid Scrutiny, Trying to Avoid Transparency, and Trying to Shirk and Avoid Federal Law" Rep. Min on House Republicans: "We are not supposed to be lap dogs for the president of the United States" Washington, D.C. -- On CNN This Morning, Representative Dave Min (CA-47), a member of the House Oversight Committee, slammed House Republi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-NC, has introduced a new bill aimed at amending the Social Security Act to equalize the negotiation period for drug prices between small-molecule and biologic candidates under the Drug Price Negotiation Program. This legislation seeks to address disparities in drug pricing negotiations that currently favor small-molecule drugs over biologics. The bill, a response to escalating drug prices and public outcry for affordable healthcare, proposes extend more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Zachary Nunn, R-IA, has introduced the Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act, aimed at evaluating the sustainability of these essential programs amid rising costs of living and inflation. The bill seeks a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General to assess how financial pressures impact Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries, who collectively number over 138 million. The introduction of this bill stems from increasing concerns among lawmakers regard more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-CA, has introduced the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act, a proposed legislation aimed at securing marital rights and protections for disabled adult children. This bill seeks to amend current Social Security regulations that limit the ability of disabled individuals to marry without losing crucial benefits. The impetus for this legislation stems from long-standing concerns that existing policies discourage disabled adults from marrying due t more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, this one is going to be a little thick, so put on your economics hat, and let's have a ride here. On Friday, the Congressional Budget Office responded to a request I made in my capacity as chairman of the Joint Economic Committee. I was trying to get an answer to whether the economists' projections from the Joint Econom more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. W. Gregory Steube, R-FL, has introduced the Women's Protection in Telehealth Act, aiming to amend the Social Security Act by excluding certain abortion service providers from participating in the Medicare program. This legislation is designed to ensure that only qualified medical providers who meet specific criteria can prescribe abortion-inducing medications to patients via telehealth. The introduction of this bill comes in a national context where telehealth servi more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Khanna, Colleagues Unveil Bill to Abolish Super PACs **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov Abolish Super PACs Act would place limitations on contributions Bill Text | One Pager | Press Conference Video | Photos WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 26, 2025 -- Today, on the anniversary of the SpeechNow.org v. FEC D.C. Circuit Court decision, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: MUSK AND TRUMP ARE TRYING TO BREAK SOCIAL SECURITY IN NY AS 'DOGE' ENDANGERS $7+ BILLION IN MONTHLY CHECKS FOR OVER 4 MILLION NEW YORKERS; SENATOR SOUNDS ALARM TO PROTECT SOCIAL... Social Security Services Are Breaking Down For New Yorkers Who Rely On Monthly Checks To Live, With NY Offices Closing, Websites Crashing, Hours Long Wait Times, And Now 'D more PR

NEW YORK, March 26 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Outlines Four Areas of Focus in Implementing Pact for Future Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the informal interactive dialogue on the implementation of the Pact for the Future, in New York today: I thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this important dialogue -- the first of three in the coming months. From day one of the Pact for the Future more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, Social Security is under attack. It is under attack from Donald Trump. Social Security is under attack from Republicans. Social Security is under attack from Elon Musk. Social Security is under attack from greedy billionaires who want to loot Americans' hard-earned money to line their own pockets. Trump, Musk, and DOGE know they can't come right out and cu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, in the last couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to travel in many parts of our country, and I have been able to talk to folks in Nebraska, in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona. What I am hearing from in all of these States and, in fact, all over the country is that our Nation right now faces enormous crises-unprecedented crises in th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, now on Social Security, what is happening at the Social Security Administration is an utter travesty, and Senate Republicans are doing nothing--absolutely nothing--at all to stop it. As we all know, Social Security is among the most beloved programs that have ever existed in American history, but right now, Donald Trump and Elon Musk--two billionaires, one of more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Senate conducted eight committee hearings on March 25, 2025: * * * UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS Committee on Armed Services: Committee received a closed briefing on the Department of Defense strategy on countering unmanned aerial systems from Leigh E. Nolan, performing the duties of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, Douglas A. Beck, Director, Defense Innovation Unit, General Gregory M. Guillot, USAF, Commander, Unite more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on March 26, 2025, on the nomination of Michael Faulkender to serve as Deputy Treasury Secretary: * * * As Prepared for Delivery The Senate will soon take a vote on the nomination of Michael Faulkender to serve as Deputy Treasury Secretary. I urge my colleagues to oppose this nomination, and I want to explain why he got zero support from Democrats in the Finance Com more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12948) on March 25, 2025, by section research manager Paul S. Davies. Here are excerpts: * * * Social Security Fraud Overview Social Security Programs The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers Social Security, a social insurance program that protects an insured worker and his or her eligible family members against a loss of income due to the worker's retirement, di more PR

RESTON, Virginia, March 27 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Statement from Jane Larimer, CEO of Nacha, on White House Executive Order to Phase Out Checks for Federal Payments Nacha applauds the White House's executive order to eliminate the use of paper checks for federal disbursements by Sept. 30, 2025, and for receipts as soon as practicable. Paper checks are slow, costly, and prone to theft and fraud, especially in co more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis vs. Constituents: "Do Not Pull Any Punches" On Closing North Carolina Social Security Offices "You have my commitment, if you present analytics that say the best and highest use of American taxpayer dollars to support those who are on Social Security is somewhere else, then I'm goin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, a policy forum for tackling global issues through independent research and open dialogue to inform actionable ideas for the policy community, issued the following news release: * * * Ukrainian Issue in Polish Elections During a session of the European Congress in March 2024, the leader of the People's Party and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated that the greatest threat to the Europea more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 27 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Gov. Cox signs 100 bills in the 2025 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (March 26, 2025) - Today, Gov. Cox signed 100 bills in the 2025 General Legislative Session. Information on signed bills can be found below: * H.B. 26 Road Jurisdiction Amendments * H.B. 37 Utah Housing Amendments * H.B. 40 School Safety Amendments * H.B. 42 English Learner Amendments * H. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Senator Reverend Warnock Pushes for Commitment to Keep Georgia Social Security Offices Open After Trump Administration Takes Aim at Seniors At Tuesday's Senate Finance committee hearing, Senator Reverend Warnock questioned Frank Bisignano, President Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) Senator Reverend Warnock pushed Bisignano to commit to keeping all fie more PR