WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity released the following written testimony by Kandi Tillman, managing co-founder of 50strong, from a March 25, 2025, hearing entitled "Mission Incomplete: Strengthening the TAP Program to Ensure a Smoother Transition to Civilian Life for Tomorrow's Veterans." TAP is the Transition Assistance Program. * * * Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Pappas and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for this opportuni more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Vote on Resolution to Undo Trump's Taxes on Canadian Goods, Shaheen Highlights the Devastating Consequences for Small Businesses on Senate Floor (Washington, DC) \- Following President Trump's announcement of sweeping new tariffs, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) took to the Senate floor to highlight the devastating economic impacts that President Trump's tariffs and trade war will more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Raises Alarms on Trump Tariffs Slapping Higher Prices on Wisconsin Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Families WATCH : Senator Baldwin delivers remarks ahead of Trump tariff announcement WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement in response to President Trump's plan to impose reciprocal tariffs and 10% minimum across the board tariffs that  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Barr Reintroduces White Oak Resilience Act to Support Bourbon Industry Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) has reintroduced the White Oak Resilience Act, bipartisan legislation that promotes the long-term health of the American white oak--a keystone species essential to forest ecosystems and a critical component of Kentucky's signature bourbon industry. Without decisive a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Bipartisan Steil-Hill Legislation, the STABLE Act, Clears Committee Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02), and their colleagues on the Financial Services Committee voted to pass the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act in a full committee markup. Congressman St more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Connecticut Delegation Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Farms [Hartford, CT] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05), John Larson (D-CT-01), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), and Jim Himes (D-CT-04) reintroduced the Save Our Small (SOS) Farms Act of 2025. This legislation improve more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici, Titus Urge Trump to Not Eliminate Support for Museums and Libraries Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici and Dina Titus led 127 members of the House of Representatives in urging President Trump to reconsider his executive order dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services. "Libraries and museums are critical to local communities, providing educational and other services to people more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle, Neal, Merkley, Wyden Release Staggering New Cost Estimate of Republican Tax Plan, Blast Giveaways to Corporations and the Wealthy New JCT Estimate Pegs Cost of Extending 2017 Trump Tax Law at $5.5 Trillion, Up from Previous Estimate of $4.6 Trillion; Republican Plan for Additional Tax Breaks Could Increase Overall Cost of Trump's Tax Agenda t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Statement on Major Trump Tariff Announcement 04.02.25 Auto tariffs could increase car prices by up to $15,000 - the Port of Vancouver, WA is the largest importer of Subarus in the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Donald Trump announced a "National Economic Emergency," and signed an executive order declaring a 10% minimum baseline tariff on all countries as well as additional more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Trump's incompetence is jeopardizing our national security, crashing the economy and dismantling Social Security WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar was joined by House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan for a press conference on the Trump  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Champions "One Big Beautiful Bill" on The Ben Shapiro Show WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined The Daily Wire's The Ben Shapiro Show to discuss the next steps in the budget reconciliation process, which will unlock President Trump's full America First agenda, as well as more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Named Vice Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani was named as the new Vice Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC). The Conservative Climate Caucus is dedicated to promoting policies that advance clean energy technologies and unleash American energy dominance in a responsible way. The Caucus believes that through private secto more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces the ''Making Any Reimbursement Against the Law for Guarding Overnight Act'' or the ''MARALAGO Act'' Prohibits Secret Service from spending federal dollars for lodging or meals at a facility owned or controlled by a president WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced the ''Making Any Reimbursement Against the Law for Guarding Overnight Act'' or the '' more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces the REAL AMERICA Act Measure would require the ultra-wealthy to pay their fair share WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced the Reward Each American's Labor and Make Every Rich Individual Contribute Again (REAL AMERICA) Act, a bold tax reform bill that helps everyday working people while addressing Republican plans to sneak through a $2 trillion t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Statement on Trump Tariffs MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) took note of today's stock market response to the Trump tariffs and made the following statement: "Trump's tariff wars are making everything more expensive. And it's about to get worse. And while we're paying more for food, medicine, appliances and car repairs, the GOP wants to slash Medicaid, Social Security, SN more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Talks Tariffs, Reconciliation, and More on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood appeared on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria, where he detailed the latest on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff announcement, the importance of renewing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act through reconciliation, and more. The segment can be found here ( more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman John James Introduces Legislation to Roll Back Harmful Biden-Era Green New Deal EV Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John James (MI-10) introduced a resolution utilizing the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden Administration's approval of California's Advanced Clean Trucks rule. This Biden era waiver allows California to ram its comply-or-die "zero-emission tru more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Congressman Kennedy Statement on President Trump's Tariffs WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump's announcement regarding new tariffs globally: "Rather than working with Congress to create new jobs, grow our economy, and make life better for all Americans, President Trump continues to gamble with our li more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Donald Trump's Tariff Announcement Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement following Donald Trump's tariff announcement: "I want to bring more manufacturing jobs home, but tariffs don't solve problems on their own. To work, they must be backed by a comprehensive plan. Donald Trump has not paired his overly broad, half-baked ta more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Responds to President Trump's Tariffs Announcement WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's across-the-board tariffs that will significantly raise prices on families in Illinois' 17th district. "Tariffs are taxes that will make it more expensive for families across Central and Northwestern Illinois to a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Statement on President Trump's "Liberation Day" Blanket Tariffs WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement in response to President Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement imposing blanket global tariffs: "Today's 'Liberation Day' is a new middle-class tax that stokes the flames of inflation. "Economists across the spectrum agree that blanket  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on Trump Tariffs, Largest Tax Increase in United States History Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement on President Trump's sweeping tariff announcement on virtually all U.S. trading partners. "President Trump promised he would lower costs on day one. Instead, he has imposed massive tariffs, which even the Wall Street Journal Edi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Condemns Trump Tariffs as Stock Markets Tank and Prices Rise Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's aggressive global tariff regime against imported goods from some of the United States' closest allies. "As President Trump escalates his costly trade war  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto to President Trump: Stop Taxing American Families and Threatening Our Tourism Economy Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on American allies that will raise the cost of groceries, energy, and household goods for Nevada families. "President Trump promised to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Crapo Statement on Analysis Showing Economic Impact of Permanently Extending Trump's Tax Cuts Analysis shows pro-growth agenda fuels 3 percent GDP growth, $4 trillion in revenue Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on an analysis from the Council of Economi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Davis, Bonamici, Moore, Plaskett, Horsford Champion Bill to Increase Guaranteed Child Care Funding while GOP Plans to Cut Federal Child Care Dollars Building Child Care for a Better Future Act expands Building Child Care for a Better Future Act expands guaranteed child care funding and creates grants to improve child care workforce, supply, quality, and access. In contrast, Republican-proposed more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement Slamming President Trump's Newly Announced Tariffs That Will Raise Prices for Americans April 02, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump unveiled his latest round of tariffs--which will raise prices for Illinois families and farmers, disrupt supply chains and jeopardize American jobs:  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Foster Introduce American Innovation Act April 03, 2025 As the Trump Administration continues to ax critical research funding, Durbin and Foster introduce legislation that would bolster research funding at five federal research agencies WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL-11) today reintroduced the bicameral American  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Colleagues Ask Trump to Permit the Nationwide, Year-Round Sale of E15 Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and t heir colleagues in asking President Trump to permit the year-round sale of E15 fuel through the summer of 2025 to enhance America's energy security and lower fuel costs for consumers while leveraging American agriculture. The more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Davis Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Modernize Supplemental Security Income Program Washington, D.C. - Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Danny K. Davis (IL-) have introduced the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would modernize the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the first time in over four decades. Currently, SSI's more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Sanchez Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Charge to Power Clean Energy and Job Creation Fueling America's Future: Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Expand Renewable Natural Gas and Cut Emissions Washington, DC - At the intersection of climate action, energy independence, and economic renewal, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-38) have joined fo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following written testimony by Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, from a March 25, 2025, hearing entitled "Reforming FEMA: Bringing Common Sense Back to Federal Emergency Management": * * * Thank you, Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and other distinguished members of the Committee  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Foster, Durbin Introduce American Innovation Act Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced the bicameral American Innovation Act, which would provide annual budget increases at a rate of five percent, indexed to inflation, for cutting-edge research at five federal agencies: the Department of Energ more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * From the Senate Floor, Senator Collins Opposes Emergency Tariffs on Canadian Goods Click HERE to watch and HERE to download video of her full remarks Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks on the Senate floor in support of a resolution authored by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) that would end the emergency declaration that President Trump signed in February to implement  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Gillen: Long Island needs lower costs, not another tax hike for consumers GARDEN CITY, NY - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after reporting emerged showing that the Administration's proposed trade policy would raise household costs by $7300 for American families annually: "My number one priority in Congress is bringing costs down and cutt more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Horsford on Tariffs: Donald Trump Owns This Tax Lawmaker Fights Back as Trump Imposes Largest Tax Hike in U.S. History WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) spoke out in defense of Nevada families today as President Trump hit residents of the Silver State and people across the country with withering taxes. The announcement comes just days after Trump jarringly d more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on Trump's Sweeping Tariffs on U.S. Trade Partners WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on President Donald Trump imposing sweeping tariffs on virtually all imports into the United States: "For years we've been told to take Donald Trump seriously, but not literally. We were told his incoherent economic philosophy and outrageo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Huizenga to IRS: Let's Encourage Innovation in Southwest Michigan, Not Stifle It Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) sent a letter to the IRS urging fair treatment of the research credit that many businesses across Southwest Michigan use to innovate and grow. Recently, the IRS has unnecessarily scrutinized the use of the research credit while also making the filing process itse more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Tri-Caucus Chairs on President Trump's Proposed Travel Ban Washington, D.C. - The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus--Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09)--released the following joint more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Releases Statement on New Tariff Proposals, Emergency Tariffs on Canadian Goods WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senator Angus King released the following statement after the White House announced sweeping new tariffs, and the Senate voted on a resolution dissolving the national emergency at the northern border imposing tariffs placed on Canada in February. The bill passed the Senate in a 51-48 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Statement on New Tariffs WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on President Trump's announcement of additional across-the-board tariffs on all imports, which are in effect a national sales tax on American consumers, farmers, and businesses. "The President's new national sales tax on Americans is reckless, harmful, and could have irreversible c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Blasts Latest Trump Tariffs For Hiking Prices On Working Families And Sending Country Toward Recession SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement today in response to President Trump's announcement of his "Liberation Day" tariffs: "Donald Trump's blanket tariffs are a tax on working families so that he can cut taxes for the wealthiest Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood, DelBene Reintroduce the Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) was joined by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-04) in reintroducing the Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act. This legislation extends the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) tax tip credit to employer-based salon and beauty s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE TRUMP TARIFFS ARE GOING TO RAISE COSTS ON EVERYDAY AMERICANS" Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 where he highlighted that Donald Trump's reckless handling of tariffs is creating chaos and raising costs and Democrats will continue to push back in support of American workers. ANDERSON COOPE more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE TRUMP TARIFFS ARE GOING TO RAISE COSTS ON EVERYDAY AMERICANS" Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 where he highlighted that Donald Trump's reckless handling of tariffs is creating chaos and raising costs and Democrats will continue to push back in support of American workers. ANDERSON COOPER: Joining me now is House more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Leger Fernandez, Kiggans, and Pingree Re-Introduce Bipartisan Women in Agriculture Act WASHINGTON -- Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03) joined by Congresswomen Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), and Deborah Ross (D-NC-02) introduced the bipartisan Women in Agriculture Act. The Women in Agriculture Act would create a Women Farmers and Ranchers Liaison a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- 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 2 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner's Statement on Firing of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Staff "I'm worried for Rhode Islanders who rely on LIHEAP after reports that President Trump abruptly fired its entire staff with no explanation. Gutting the team that helps people keep up with energy bills, stay warm during freezing temperatures, and keep cool during blistering heat is as reckless as it is cruel."  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell On Vote To Support Kentucky, Reject Tariff War: "The Last Thing We Need Is To Pick Fights With... Friends" WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today following his vote in favor of legislation to undo the tariffs on Canada, Kentucky's largest trade market: "As I have always warned, tariffs are bad policy, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * McDonald Rivet Statement on White House Tariff Announcement WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after President Trump announced new tariffs. "Plain and simple, President Trump's tariffs will raise costs on working class Michigan families at a time when we can least afford it. The far-reaching nature of these t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * McGovern, Brown, Hayes Introduce Bill Blocking GOP Plan To Cut SNAP Benefits For Tax Cuts Hunger Free Future Act would prevent backdoor benefit cuts to SNAP WASHINGTON, D.C.--On Tuesday, Representatives James P. McGovern (D-MA), Shontel Brown (D-OH), and Jahana Hayes (D-CT) introduced The Hunger Free Future Act to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Reed, King Reintroduce Legislation Banning LNG Exports to China Legislation would also ban exports to U.S. Adversaries Russia, Iran, and North Korea Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today reintroduced the Protecting American Households from Rising Energy Costs Act, legislation that would lower prices for American households by banning the export of crude oil or liquefie more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Neal, Boyle Release Staggering New Cost Estimate of Republican Tax Plan, Blast Giveaways to Corporations and the Wealthy New JCT Estimate Pegs Cost of Extending 2017 Trump Tax Law at $5.5 Trillion, Up from Previous Estimate of $4.6 Trillion; Republican Plan for Additional Tax Breaks Could Increase Overall Cost of Trump's Tax Agenda to $7 T more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Bolster Commercial Fishing Industry Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), introduced legislation vital to the fishing industry, the economy, and the food supply chain. The Save Our Seafood (SOS) Act would exempt fish processors from the H-2B visa caps in order to help the seafood industry meet workforce demands.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal, Boyle, Wyden, Merkley Release Staggering New Cost Estimate of Republican Tax Plan, Blast Giveaways to Corporations and the Wealthy New JCT Estimate Pegs Cost of Extending 2017 Trump Tax Law at $5.5 Trillion, Up from Previous Estimate of $4.6 Trillion; Republican Plan for Additional Tax Breaks Could Increase Overall Cost of Trump's T more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * New Dems Rebuke Largest Tax Increase in History on American Consumers and Businesses Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a statement following President Trump's announcement of 25 percent taxes on all automobile imports and between 10 and 50 percent taxes on virtually every good imported from every U.S. trading partner more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Olszewski Issues Statement on Broadest Import Taxes in Decades (Washington, DC) - Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement following President Trump's announcement of immediate 10 percent tariffs on all imports as well as additional taxes for scores of countries. "At a time when leaders should be laser focused on lowering costs for struggling American f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Delegation Pushes to Preserve Support for Public Libraries and Museums Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Oregon delegation colleagues--Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)--in sounding the alarm over potential federal funding cuts at the Institute more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Delegation Pushes to Preserve Support for Public Libraries and Museums Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Oregon delegation colleagues--Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)--in sounding the alarm over potential federal funding cuts at the Institute of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Pushes Trump Environment, Energy Nominees to Protect California's National Monuments and Hydrogen Hub WATCH : Padilla highlights importance of national monuments and ARCHES hydrogen hub for California's clean energy goals WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) questioned nominees for Department of the Interior (DOI) and Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary positi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Reports of DOGE "Hit List" of Key Energy Projects, Demand Department of Energy Follow the Law Senators: "Dissolving contracts, cancelling grants and loans, and reneging on loan guarantees without any intention to execute the laws is not only illegal, but is harmful to the public and energy consumers" California's ARCHES Hydrogen Hub among projects on list of po more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Welch Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Dismantling of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Senators to Secretaries Rubio and Noem: "These actions undermine America's longstanding commitment to humanitarian protection and place thousands of vulnerable individuals--many of whom served alongside U.S. armed forces--at grave risk" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padil more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Markey Votes No on Advancing President Trump's Small Business Nominees Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement after attending a Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee business meeting, where he voted no along with every Democrati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Opposes Trump's Tariffs That Would Raise Costs on RIers & Negatively Impact Families, Farmers, and U.S. Businesses Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC - Today, President Trump announced he is imposing new tariff taxes on all countries that could raise prices significantly on every item Americans buy. U.S. Senator Jack Reed says Trump's tariffs are a costly and inefficient 'national sales tax' that is  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Named 2025 James Beard Foundation Impact Honoree for Her Efforts to Support Farmers, Lower Costs for Americans WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Angie Craig was recently named a 2025 James Beard Foundation Impact Honoree for her efforts to harness the power of family farmers to lower food and fuel costs for everyday Americans. "It is an honor to be named as a 2025 James Beard Impact  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Joins Sen. Cory Booker to Introduce Bill Protecting Farmers from USDA Funding Freezes WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) in introducing the Honor Farmer Contracts Act of 2025, legislation aimed at ensuring the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) fulfills its commitments to farmers by releasing frozen funds and preven more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump's New Tariffs: "Today's the Day the Trump Slump Turned Into the Trump Recession" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) -- a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, which oversees tax and trade policy -- released the following statement as Donald Trump's new round of reciprocal tariffs takes effect: "Trump's dumb tariffs are nothing mor more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Panetta's Statement on President Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Washington, DC - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), a Member of the House Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement of expansive new tariffs on more than 100 trading partners, including key U.S. allies: "President Trump's tariffs will hurt hard-workin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 2, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to be here representing the men and women of Florida's First Congressional District. As a lifelong native of the Florida panhandle, I am ready to get to work to support President Trump's agenda to make America first, to protect our southern border, to make groceries affordable, to strengthen our military, and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Statement on President Trump's Sweeping Tariff Announcement Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement in response to President Trump's sweeping tariff announcement and trade war escalation: "Trump's tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history. They are bad for consumers who will see prices skyrocket. They are  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Representative Smith Statement on Trump's Tariffs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement in response to President Trump's new announcement of global tariffs. "Today, President Trump has decided to further isolate and weaken the American economy with a slew of tariffs on nations across the world - starting at a base of a new 10% universal ta more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McGarvey, Barr Reintroduce White Oak Resilience Act to Support Bourbon Industry Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Andy Barr (KY-06), Co-chairs of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, introduced the White Oak Resilience Act today, bipartisan legislation that promotes the long-term health of the American white oak - a keystone species essential to forest ecosystems and a critical component more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Celebrates New Sustainable Beef Facility: "This is What Value-Added Agriculture Looks Like" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), celebrated the new Sustainable Beef processing facility. Ricketts spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. He made the following comments while on a conference call with Nebraska media: "Sustainable Beef is a huge win for Nort more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Pass Resolution to Reverse Trump's Cost-Spiking Tariffs on Canadian Goods WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) voted to pass a Congressional resolution to reverse Trump's devastating tariffs on virtually all Canadian goods that have raised prices for families and hurt Nevada's businesses and economy. This resolution passed the U.S. Senate and now heads to the House of Rep more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER ANNOUNCES SENATE JUST PASSED BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION TO END TRUMP'S DESTRUCTIVE TARIFFS ON CANADA; SENATOR CALLS ON HOUSE TO VOTE ON RESOLUTION AND STAND UP AGAINST TARIFFS TO PROTECT UPSTATE NY... Senate Last Night Passed Bipartisan Resolution Terminating Trump's National Emergency That Is Justifying His Destructive Tariffs On Canada, With Republicans Joining Re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Trump's Recession Day WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on countries across the world: "President Trump's across-the-board tariffs are reckless and will raise costs on Americans without making the long overdue investments in American manufacturing capacity that would create jobs.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following floor remarks on April 2, 2025: * * * Mr. President, since taking office 72 days ago, the Trump administration has created chaos in our economy. The President, if you will remember, campaigned on lowering prices for American families. Unfortunately, his policies and actions have done the opposite. Many families are worse off today than when he was sworn in. In February, egg prices, which has become a political st more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Requesting President Trump to Permit the Nationwide, Year-Round Sale of E15 Fuel WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and other colleagues in requesting President Trump to permit the year-round sale of E15 fuel through the summer of 2025 in order to enhance America's energy security and lower fuel costs for more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on April 2, 2025: * * * Mr. President, on the move by Republicans to go nuclear, America is in crisis, we know that. We can feel it. This week, the crisis seeps even more deeply into the halls of the U.S. Senate by what the Republicans are trying to do. Senate Republicans are so hell-bent on cutting taxes for billionaires, they are now willing to detonate the rules of the Senate, violate norms and t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on April 2, 2025: * * * Mr. President, on tariffs, today, Donald Trump takes a sledgehammer to the American economy and even to the American dream. With the flick of a pen, Donald Trump is set to unleash the most reckless tsunami of tariffs Americans have seen in over half a century. Prices will rise on virtually every kind of product--produce, medicines, cars, homes, appliances, metals, paper produc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to create foundation supporting American leadership in emerging technology WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) introduced a bill to establish a nonprofit foundation that would support the National Institute of Standards and Technology  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen: Extreme Trump Tariffs on All Imported Goods Amount to a National Sales Tax That Will Punish Granite State Families and Small Businesses (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement in response to President Trump imposing 10 percent tariffs on all imported goods, with far higher taxes on many more countries: "President Trump's extreme, sweep more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Small Business Committee Advances Pair of SBA Nominees WASHINGTON - Today, under Chair Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) leadership, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship advanced the nominations of William Briggs to serve as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Casey Mulligan to serve as Chief Counsel for Advocacy. During their nomination hearing, Chair Ernst to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Small Business Committee Advances Pair of SBA Nominees Nominees will be vital in making the small business economy great again. WASHINGTON - Today, under Chair Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) leadership, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship advanced the nominations of William Briggs to serve as Deputy Administrator of the Sm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on President Trump's Implementation of Reciprocal Tariffs Washington, DC -- Today, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after he joined President Donald Trump at the White House, where the president declared a national emergency caused by unfair foreign trade and economic practices and announced implementation of a comprehens more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton to Health and Human Services Secretary: Reopen Head Start Offices WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, Rep. Greg Stanton urged Health and Human Secretary Kennedy to reverse the closure of the regional Head Start office that oversees Arizona programs. The reduction in force that took effect yesterday has resulted in the closure of at least five regional Head Start offices, including the one that oversees  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT'S TRADE WAR Washington - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the President's new tariffs: "Make no mistake: The American people will pay the price for the President's trade war. The tariffs the President announced today will raise prices on groceries and electronics, cars and homes, and just about every other more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune, Durbin Ask Trump to Permit the Nationwide, Year-Round Sale of E15 Fuel WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in asking President Trump to permitthe year-round sale of E15 fuel through the summer of 2025 in order to enhance America's energy security and lower fuel costs for consumers while leveraging American ag more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Moves to Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, as early as today, we expect to take up a budget resolution that will lay the groundwork for delivering on the Republican agenda. "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Celebrates President Trump's "Liberation Day" on Senate Floor WASHINGTON - Today,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor to celebrate President Trump's "Liberation Day" after Senate Democrats repeatedly tried to block and impede the President's tariffs from going into effect. Read excerpts from Senator Tuberville's remarks below or watch on YouTube or Rumble.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Cotton Take Action to Allow Farmers to Protect Catfish from Predatory Birds WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) reintroduced the Cormorant Relief Act, legislation that would fully reinstate the ability of catfish farmers and other aquaculture producers to remove predatory double-crested cormorant populations. The legislation would restore U. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor Ahead of Vote on Resolution to Undo Trump's Taxes on Canadian Goods BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass his joint resolution challenging President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, which amount to a 25 percent tax on goods imported from on more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following commentary on April 3, 2025: * * * We have a government of billionaires, by billionaires and for billionaires All of us owe Donald Trump and Elon Musk a deep debt of gratitude. For a very long time the big money interests, under Democratic and Republican administrations, have dominated our government and our politics. They did it through their campaign contributions, the work of their corporate lobbyists and the ext more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Votes to Undo Tariffs on Canada, Reassert Congress's Authority Over Trade Policy Welch slams Trump's trade war on the Senate Floor: "These tariffs will be a dagger in the heart of the Vermont economy." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance and Senate Agriculture Committees, voted to end President Trump's reckless tariffs on Canadian import more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following commentary on April 2, 2025: * * * Why Do Working People Die Younger Than the Wealthy? Everyone wants to live a long, happy, and productive life. If you're working class in America, that's tough to do. Last month, I asked Americans to share their stories about how financial stress is affecting their lives. The response was overwhelming, heartbreaking, and infuriating. Working people are dying years before they should more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Wilson Introduces 'Bulgarian-American Heritage Month Resolution' Washington, DC - Co-Chairs of the Congressional Bulgaria Caucus Joe Wilson (R-SC), Bradley Schneider (D-IL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), and Richard Neal (D-MA) yesterday introduced the Bulgarian-American Heritage Month Resolution. This legislation recognizes the critical contributions that the people of Bulgaria have made t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Neal, Boyle Release Staggering New Cost Estimate of Republican Tax Plan, Blast Giveaways to Corporations and the Wealthy New JCT Estimate Pegs Cost of Extending 2017 Trump Tax Law at $5.5 Trillion, Up from Previous Estimate of $4.6 Trillion; Republican Plan for Additional Tax Breaks Could Increase Overall Cost of Trump's Tax more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Wyden, Warren Lead Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Child Care for American Families Meanwhile, Republican-proposed funding cuts to pay for tax breaks for billionaires would eliminate child care for 40,000 children, according to recent CLASP analysis Mass layoffs at HHS will also make child care  more PR