WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Pushes Trump Administration to Deliver Dairy Farmers Fair Share of Bipartisan Disaster Relief WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin called on the Trump Administration to provide immediate relief for dairy farmers in Wisconsin. Congressionally approved funding must be released to help farmers deal with extreme weather that is driving up costs and jeopardizing small- and mediu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer: Trump Is "Liberating The American People From Their Savings" Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) yesterday spoke during a press conference on Trump's upcoming tariff announcement, held by Democrats on the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee after House Republicans abruptly cancelled votes for the week and fled town. The press conference featured U.S. Representatives Linda Sanchez, Don Beyer, Suza more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Bynum Blasts Trump Increasing Prices on Families Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after President Trump announced additional tariffs today, which represent the largest increase in taxes in US history: "Our families can't afford to pay more for groceries, gas, repairs to their cars, or any other everyday item. Today's announ more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Outlines Surface Transportation Principles at Hearing with DOT Secretary Duffy To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing beginning the development of the Surface Transportation Reaut more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Outlines Surface Transportation Principles at Hearing with DOT Secretary Duffy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing beginning the development of the Surface Transportation Re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Chairman Graham: I Am Confident We Will Rise To The Occasion WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement on the Senate's amendment to the House Budget Resolution. "Today is one of the most important steps toward ensuring the Republican majority fulfil more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Congressman Carter Statement on the Trump Tax and Its Impact on Louisiana's Second Congressional District WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "In Louisiana's Second Congressional District, we know the value of hard work--and we know when we're being taken for granted. From New Orleans to Baton Rouge, from the River Pari more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Takes Orlando's Questions on Future of Democratic Party, Lowering Costs, Federal Funding Freezes and More on Reddit Congressman Frost's Ask Me Anything (AMA) received over 81,000 views, 1,000 upvotes, and over 350 comments and questions from Redditors in Central Florida. ORLANDO, FL -- Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) joined Reddit users on the r/Orlando subred more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Introduces Bill to Support the Wellbeing of Family Caregivers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the bipartisan H.R. 2560, the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act (link is external), which would extend funding for programs that provide short-term relief to unpaid caregivers who look after people with disabilities or chronic c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement on Sweeping Tariffs WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement on a series of sweeping tariffs announced by the Administration. "These across-the-board tariffs do absolutely nothing to bring down the cost of living for Florida households who are being stretched thin. Instead, they w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues: Allow Fish Farmers to Protect Ponds from Predatory Birds Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 April 2, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today reintroduced the Cormorant Relief Act, legislation that would fully restore the ability of catfish farmers and other aquaculture producers to cull predatory double-crested cormorant population more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo: FY 2025 Budget Resolution will Deliver Permanent Tax Relief, Spur Economic Growth and Restore Fiscal Order Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement after Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) released the text of the Senate's Fiscal Year 2025  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo: FY 2025 Budget Resolution will Deliver Permanent Tax Relief, Spur Economic Growth and Restore Fiscal Order Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement after Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) released t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Delaware's Congresswoman Stands Against Tariffs that Harm Delaware Families McBride to Trump: Don't Tax Baby Basics Washington, D.C. -- Delaware's Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL), Representative Kelly Morrison (MN03) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) led 40 of their colleagues in calling on the Trump-Vance Administration to exempt essential child care items from their tariffs that are raising costs fo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Doggett, Davis, Kelly, Feenstra Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Financial Assistance for College Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link is external) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Danny K. Davis (D-IL), ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support, Mike Kelly (R-PA),  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks Out Against Trump's Anticipated Tariffs That Will Harm Americans April 02, 2025 Durbin also announced his support for Senator Kaine's resolution to block President Trump's abuse of emergency powers WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke out against President Trump's anticipated tariffs he is scheduled to unveil  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * FACT SHEET: Trump, Musk, & RFK Jr. Hollow Out HHS, Threatening Americans' Health and Wellbeing Trump carries out mass firings across HHS and subagencies today ICYMI : Murray, Former Health Department Leaders, Sound Alarm on Trump and RFK Jr. Gutting HHS ICYMI : Murray, DeLauro, Baldwin Demand Answers on RFK Jr.'s Plans to Gut HHS Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * FACT SHEET: Trump, Musk, & RFK Jr. Hollow Out HHS, Threatening Americans' Health and Wellbeing Trump carries out mass firings across HHS and subagencies today ICYMI: Murray, Former Health Department Leaders, Sound Alarm on Trump and RFK Jr. Gutting HHS ICYMI: Murray, DeLauro, Baldwin Demand Answers on RFK Jr.'s Plans to Gut HHS  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak hosts virtual roundtable with North Dakota agricultural producers Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) hosted a virtual roundtable with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and North Dakota agriculture leaders. The discussion touched on trade uncertainties, burdensome regulations, and the importance of a 5-year Farm Bill. Participants more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Introduces Legislation to Make Pell Grants Tax-Free WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced legislation - the Tax-Free Pell Grants Act - to make federal Pell Grants tax-free. Specifically, this legislation expands the use of Pell Grants on a tax-free basis, improves coordination with the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), and ensures that students do not  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Financial Services Committee Advances Five Bills During Full Committee Markup The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), today held a full committee markup. The Committee successfully reported five bills to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. "Since we kicked off the 119th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Fixated on Rehashing Debunked Biden-Era Conspiracies, Judiciary Republicans Abandon Oversight of Trump's Lawless FBI Trump's Targeted Firings of Qualified FBI Agents and Selective Enforcement Make Us Less Safe Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Slams Trump's Massive Cuts To Food Bank Funding Amid Sky -High Grocery Prices, Trump Is Denying Food To Hungry Families New York Food Banks Receive Tens Of Millions Of Dollars' Worth Of Food Through Now Slashed Federal Programs Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference slamming the Trump administration's massive cuts to funding for food banks. Last more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden speaks out against shuttering of agency supporting Maine libraries, museums WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today joined more than 100 lawmakers urging President Donald Trump to restore the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the support for Maine museums and libraries that it provides. "From early literacy programs and STEM education initiatives to high-speed in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden statement on President Trump's tariffs announcements WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement today after President Donald Trump's announcement of a series of new tariff policies during a news conference in the White House Rose Garden: "President Trump has introduced a number of new tariff policies, and I and my team are already digging into the details.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Reclaim Congressional Trade Powers United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta, Suzan DelBene, Don Beyer, Brad Schneider, and Terri Sewell introduced the Reclaim Trade Powers Act, which would modernize outdated trade authorities and ensure that Congress, not the Administration, has the final say when it comes to imposing broad tariffs. This legislation was intro more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH CITES NEED FOR MORE OFFSHORE, NUCLEAR POWER WITH KEY TRUMP NOMINEES Nominees for Interior & Energy Departments Could Influence Mississippi's Energy Outlook as State Grows VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Nominees on Commitment to More Offshore & Nuclear Energy Production. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received commitments from two top Trump more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Talks Tariffs and Universal Injunctions on Fox News WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today joined America Reports on Fox News to discuss his Judicial Relief Clarification Act and reciprocal tariffs. Video and excerpts of Grassley's remarks follow. VIDEO On Universal Injunctions: "[My bill] would limit the injunction that a judge coul more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Mullin Joins The Will Cain Podcast to Discuss 'Liberation Day' Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined Fox News' Will Cain on The Will Cain Podcast to discuss a wide range of topics including President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, threats from China, Secretary Hegseth's standards update for members of the military, and rogue district judges. Highl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Industry Support Grows Ahead of Vote on Kaine, Klobuchar & Warner's Bill to Undo Trump's Canada Tariffs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following an endorsement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement welcoming broad support for their bipartisan legislation to undo President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on the Closure of Seattle's Department of Health and Human Services Office SEATTLE, WA - U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement regarding information that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be closing its Seattle field office, resulting in the termination of hundreds of employees. "The HHS Region 10 Seattle Field Office  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson, Thune, Baldwin Reintroduce Legislation to Protect U.S. Dairy Producers Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and led a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in reintroducing the Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields (SAFETY) Act, legislation (link is external) to protect Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Condemns Trump's Tax Increase on American Consumers and Businesses East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) condemned President Trump's reckless tariffs (link is external) that will raise costs on consumers and undermine American credibility on the world stage. "Instead of improving the economy, the President is creating more instability and chaos with senseless and irres more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE CRASHING THE AMERICAN ECONOMY IN REAL TIME AND DRIVING US TO A RECESSION" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against far-right extremism, including Donald Trump's reckless tariffs which will increase costs on the American pe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE CRASHING THE AMERICAN ECONOMY IN REAL TIME AND DRIVING US TO A RECESSION" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against far-right extremism, including Donald Trump's reckless tariffs which will increase costs on the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: G more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE VOTERS REJECTED DONALD TRUMP, THEY REJECTED ELON MUSK AND THEY REJECTED THE RAPIDLY DETERIORATING REPUBLICAN BRAND" Washington, DC - Yesterday, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to stand up for everyday Americans and push back against Republican effort more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE VOTERS REJECTED DONALD TRUMP, THEY REJECTED ELON MUSK AND THEY REJECTED THE RAPIDLY DETERIORATING REPUBLICAN BRAND" Washington, DC - Yesterday, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to stand up for everyday Americans and push back against Republican efforts to break Social Security more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE STANDING TOGETHER IN OPPOSITION TO THE GOP TAX SCAM" Washington, DC - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they made clear that Democrats are united in pushing back against the reckless Republican tax scheme. Leader Jeffries:  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE STANDING TOGETHER IN OPPOSITION TO THE GOP TAX SCAM" Washington, DC - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they made clear that Democrats are united in pushing back against the reckless Republican tax scheme. Leader Jeffries: We just completed a very g more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: President Trump's Reckless Tariffs Will Make Life More Expensive for Families and Put New Mexico Jobs at Risk Experts Say Trump Tariffs Could Throw U.S. Into a Recession, Increase Annual Costs By Thousands for New Mexico Families Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following statement on President Trump's  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI, LATTA REINTRODUCE BILL TO REAUTHORIZE NTIA, ENSURE TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE RESPONSIBLY USED TO INCREASE BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTIVITY WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) reintroduced the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Reauthorization Act. This legislation will improve the management of spectrum and update more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks and Ag Secretary Rollins Tour Iowa Farms, Unveil Landmark Biofuels Investments Davenport, Iowa - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) welcomed U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to Iowa to highlight the state's leadership in biofuels. Rollins and President Trump announced the release of $537 million for 543 biofuel infrastructure projects across 29 states, inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * National Security Subcommittee Explores Tools and Techniques to Combat Financial Fraud Washington, April 2, 2025 - Yesterday, the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, led by Chairman Warren Davi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Trump's Trade War Escalation WASHINGTON, DC-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Donald Trump escalated his reckless trade war: "The President just marked for history the moment he steered the American economy away from a path of success and gr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Calls for Congress to Pass Her Legislation to Reverse Canada Tariffs WASHINGTON--On the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called for support of her bipartisan legislation with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) to undo President Trump's across-the-board tariffs on Canadian imports. The administration is imposing a 10 percent tariff on energy f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Support Sen. Booker's Record Breaking Floor Speech VIDEO: Sen. Reed joins Sen. Booker on floor WASHINGTON, DC -- For over 25 hours, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) stood on the Senate floor and delivered a marathon speech to protest the national cost-of-living and constitutional crisis caused by President Donald Trump and special government agent Elon Musk, including massive job more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Slams Trump's Tariff Tax Increases for Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, President Trump signed an executive order that placed tariffs on every single country in the world, including our closest allies. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee that that has jurisdiction over international trade, released the following statement: "Days ago, President Trump tol more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 1, 2025: * * * Madam Speaker, I rise today to share a huge win for Texas agriculture. Recently, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins joined me in south Texas to announce the deployment of $280 million in economic relief that I secured for our Texas farmers. Farmers and ranchers in the Rio Grande Valley have been struggling for way too long. Mexico's refusa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Leads Letter Urging President Trump Not to Eliminate Support for Museums and Libraries Congresswoman Dina Titus is leading a letter signed by 127 members of the House of Representatives urging President Trump to reconsider his executive order dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services. "Eliminating the IMLS would deprive millions of Americans of the educational resources  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help NIST Lead in the Race for the Future Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced the Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act. This legislation would establish the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, a non-profit fou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly joins President Trump at White House for "Make America Wealthy Again" event WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, joined President Donald J. Trump and other lawmakers at the White House where the President unveiled new tariffs and economic policies to level the playing field and make American businesses more competitive more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, the No Rogue Rulings Act is about stopping unelected judges from blocking a President's entire agenda with a single ruling. This bill, introduced by my colleague from California, Representative Darrell Issa, puts an end to nationwide injunctions that overstep judicial authority. Judges were never meant to act as a veto in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, today I am happy to announce that I have officially joined the bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus. The State of Iowa leads the Nation in corn, pork, and soybean production. Expanding access to international markets is essential for our rural communities to succeed. In the past, bad trade deals and ov more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Zachary Nunn, R-Iowa, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I honor Greg Edwards, President and CEO of Catch Des Moines, for his outstanding contributions to our community. Since joining in 2000, Greg has been a driving force in tourism and economic development, bringing his experience from Peoria, Illinois, and Overland Park, Kansas. Under his leadership, Catch Des Moine more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell to Trump and Musk: Hands Off Our Social Security Washington, D.C. -- Today, during a press conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke out against the Trump-Musk scheme to break Social Security. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: It is an honor for me to get into some Good Trouble by joining my colleagues in the Congressional Black Cau more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Disastrous Trump Tariffs April 02, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's announcement of Tariffs that will put a financial burden on working families across the country: What we're witnessing today is yet another example of Donald Trump's complete disregard for working Am more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Reps. Frankel, Kean, Jr. Urge FAA to Reimburse Businesses Affected by Presidential Flight Restrictions Washington, DC - This week, Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-07) urged Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau to provide reimbursement to airports and businesses affected by  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Statement on Trump's "Liberation Day" Tariff Hike WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement on President Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement imposing broad-based tariffs on other countries, which will lead to higher prices for Americans on everyday essentials. "Nevada families are already suffering from high costs on everything from housing, to g more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez: Trump's trade wars pushing U.S. economy toward disaster WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement of expansive new tariffs: "President Trump's latest trade chaos has our economy teetering on the cliff's edge. His trade wars have zero strategy behind them - ot more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: WITH TRUMP'S DESTRUCTIVE TARIFFS SET TO START TOMORROW, THE COST TO UPSTATE NY IS A $7 BILLION GUT PUNCH, WITH $6,000+ IN HIGHER PRICES FOR FAMILIES PER YEAR; SENATOR SAYS WE MUST... Trump's Tariffs - Set To Start Tomorrow - Could Raise Prices On New Yorkers As Much As $6,500 For Gas, Groceries, Cars And Everyday Goods - All While Decimating Small Busi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Statement on Trump Tariffs that Will Hurt WA State Businesses, Agriculture & Economy, Raise Costs on Everyone ***TODAY: Senate to vote on a resolution to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada--Trump's trade war with Canada, which has resulted in severe, 25 percent retaliatory tariffs on nearly all goods, is already seriously hurting WA businesses and agriculture industry*** Washington more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Reverend Warnock Issues Statement on Potential Harm President Trump's Reckless Tariffs Will put on Price of Groceries, Everyday Goods Today, President Trump announced the rollout of a sweeping set of tariffs that will raise the cost of everyday goods for ordinary Georgians The tariffs will increase costs on many consumer purchases, including cars and groceries, and risk the loss of Ge more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith: Trump Trade Actions Liberate America from Decades of Destructive Trade Policy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after President Trump announced new across the board and reciprocal tariffs following an America First trade policy review exposing the breadth of unfair tariffs an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement at Hearing on Trump's Lawless Assault on the FBI Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a hearing examining the Trump Administration's agenda of lawlessness and retribut more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tom Cotton Introduce Effort to Allow Fish Farmers to Protect Ponds from Predatory Cormorants WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and several of their Senate colleagues introduced the Cormorant Relief Act, legislation that would fully restore the ability of catfish farmers and other aquaculture producers to cull predatory double-crested more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Under Cantwell Questioning, Boeing CEO Commits to Implementing New Safety Protocols In Next 6 Months 04.02.25 CEO Kelly Ortberg: 'I'm absolutely committed to a mandatory Safety Management System. I appreciate your leadership there, and we're working to get that done... by October of this year'; Cantwell has long advocated for mandatory Safety Management Systems industrywide, as opposed to volu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Under Cantwell Questioning, Boeing CEO Commits to Mandatory SMS by October WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, questioned Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg on how the company is improving its safety protocols and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Joins Booker's Marathon Floor Block to Condemn Trump Administration's Attacks on the Environment, California's Climate Action WATCH : Padilla slams Trump Administration for gutting climate progress WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) in holding the Senate floor to stand up to President Trump's relentless attacks on th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on the GOP Budget: "It will damage our economy and hurt kids and seniors." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on Senate Republicans' budget: "This budget is totally irresponsible--it will damage our economy and hurt kids and seniors. President Trump and Senate Republicans are forcing a reckless budget that will cut the services and pr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse & Reed Support Sen. Booker's Record Breaking Floor Speech WASHINGTON, DC -- For over 25 hours, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) stood on the Senate floor and delivered a marathon speech to protest the national cost-of-living and constitutional crisis caused by President Donald Trump and special government agent Elon Musk, including massive job cuts and sweeping tariffs. "Unnece more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Opening Statement at Hearing on Surface Transportation Reauthorization with Secretary Duffy Washington, D.C.-- Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), delivered the following opening statement at a hearing titled "Co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Colleagues Reintroduce 'Buffett Rule' Bill to Ensure Wealthiest Americans Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes The Paying a Fair Share Act would set a simple 30 percent minimum effective tax rate for the wealthiest Americans Washington, DC - Billionaire investor Warren Buffett famously highlighted the brokenness of our tax system when he lamented that he paid a lower tax rate than h more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following remarks on April 2, 2025: * * * Wyden: Oppose Price Hikes on Goods from Canada, Vote Down Trump Canada Tariffs As Prepared for Delivery I rise to support my colleague Senator Kaine's joint resolution to terminate Donald Trump's order placing blanket tariffs on products Americans buy from Canada. There has been a lot of double-talk about trade, so I want to make one thing cle more PR