WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown, Trahan, DelBene Demand Independent Investigation into DOGE Privacy Violations Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) wrote (link is external) to the Deputy Inspectors General of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the General Services Administration (GSA) requesting an independent investigation into  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research: * * * Republican Agenda's "Triple Threat" to Low- and Moderate-Income Family Well-Being Legislation, Executive Actions, and Tariffs Will Harm Millions By Brendan Duke and Gbenga Ajilore The Trump Administration and Republican majorities in both houses of Congress are advancing a policy agenda that deeply threatens millions of families' ability to afford the basics by making it harder for them to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Norma Torres Blasts Trump's Tariffs for Harming California Families and Businesses Washington, DC - Congresswoman Norma Torres today condemned President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs, warning that they represent an existential threat to working families and businesses in California's 35th Congressional District. "Donald Trump's tariffs are a direct tax on working famili more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Hundreds Join Magaziner for Town Hall in East Greenwich EAST GREENWICH, RI - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) connected with more than 200 constituents at a town hall at Swift Community Center in East Greenwich. During the event, Magaziner answered questions from Rhode Islanders about the issues that matter most to them and gave critical updates on his work in Washington. "M more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS CRYPTO PROTECTION LEGISLATION Measure Intended to Stop Adversaries, like China, from Interfering in U.S. Digital Commodity Platforms WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has thrown her support behind legislation to restrict the ability of adversarial countries like China, Russia, and others to participate in or interfere with U.S. digital commodit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Blasts President Trump's Reckless Tariffs, Disastrous Republican Budget That Will Gut Critical Programs As President Trump's Reckless Tariffs Jeopardize American Livelihoods, Senate Republicans are Ramming Through a Partisan Budget That Will Cut Programs for New Mexicans Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) delivered a floor speech and joined a press conference al more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley: Families Lose, Billionaires Win in Republican Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed another version of their budget resolution: "For a second time, Republicans passed their budget resolution in the dark more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Opposes Congressional Republicans' Budget to Give Tax Cuts for the Wealthy and Raise Costs for Americans WATCH KLOBUCHAR'S FULL REMARKS HERE WASHINGTON--On the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) spoke in opposition to the Congressional Republican budget resolution, which provides tax cuts for the wealthy while raising costs on everyday Americans. "This b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone at Town Hall: When Constituents Speak Up, Change Happens METUCHEN, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) hosted a town hall at Metuchen High School tonight, where 100s of constituents turned out to speak up about runaway cost inflation, health care cuts, and the Trump administration's mounting attacks on essential government programs. Pallone, the top Democrat on the House Ene more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-FL, has introduced the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act, aimed at ensuring Medicare beneficiaries can access home infusion therapy services. The bill seeks to amend existing policies under the Social Security Act to clarify Congress's original intent and broaden coverage for important home healthcare services. This legislation was introduced in response to growing concerns about patient access to home-based medical treatments, particula more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-NY, has introduced the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, aiming to eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. This legislation seeks to offer timely support to patients facing this severe health challenge, who often find themselves in urgent need of financial assistance and medical care. The bill responds to alarming statistics indicating tha more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. H. Morgan Griffith, R-VA, has introduced a new bill aimed at reforming the Social Security Act by means-testing certain children's insurance benefits. The proposed legislation is designed to modify eligibility requirements for benefits provided to individuals under 18 who are considered full-time students, seeking to ensure that support aligns more closely with income levels. The introduction of the Child Insurance Benefits Means-Testing Act comes in response to conc more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. H. Morgan Griffith, R-VA, has introduced the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, aiming to amend the Social Security Act to enhance access to healthcare in rural areas by revising certain physician self-referral exemptions for physician-owned hospitals. The proposed legislation seeks to address significant challenges faced by rural hospitals, which often struggle to maintain operations and provide adequate care. Current regulations limit the capacity  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-TX, has introduced the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 to enhance compensation rates for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for the dependents of certain disabled veterans. The bill proposes adjustments to these compensation amounts effective December 1, 2025, mirroring adjustments made for Social Security benefits. This legislation aims to support veterans facing economic challenges, particularly those wh more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-NY, has introduced the RETIREES FIRST Act, aiming to amend the Internal Revenue Code to raise the threshold for including Social Security benefits in taxable income. The proposed legislation seeks to provide significant tax relief to retirees by adjusting existing income exemption limits, which advocates argue will alleviate financial burdens on older Americans. The RETIREES FIRST Act was introduced in response to growing concerns over the risin more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-MI, has introduced the Social Security Overpayment Relief Act, aimed at reforming the recovery process for Social Security overpayments. The bill proposes limiting the recovery of overpayments to a ten-year period, providing relief to beneficiaries who may be subject to lengthy recovery processes that can cause financial strain. This initiative comes amid growing concerns about the impact of Social Security overpayments on vulnerable populat more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-NY, has introduced the Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home Act (WISH Act), aimed at amending the Social Security Act to provide long-term care insurance benefits for older Americans. This legislation addresses a critical issue facing an aging population as it seeks to cover the costs associated with long-term services and supports (LTSS), potentially alleviating financial burdens on seniors and their families. The WISH Act responds to alar more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-CA, has introduced the Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act to amend the Social Security Act, ensuring that adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities will not see reduced supplemental security income (SSI) benefits due to marriage. This legislation addresses a long-standing issue known as the marriage penalty, which currently penalizes individuals with disabilities when they marry, potentially reducing their much-needed financial  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release on April 4, 2025: * * * Republicans Will Let Kids Go Hungry to Feed the Rich, Says Groundwork's Jacquez Today, GOP senators are preparing to force through a budget that would slash Medicaid, food assistance, and other vital programs that millions of Americans rely on, all so they can shower billionaires with trillions in tax breaks. As part of t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-NV, has introduced the COMPLETE Care Act aimed at enhancing behavioral health integration within primary care settings. The proposed legislation seeks to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide financial incentives for healthcare providers who incorporate behavioral health services into their practices. The COMPLETE Care Act was introduced in response to the growing recognition of mental health needs within the healthcare sy more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-AZ, has introduced the Social Security Overpayment Relief Act aimed at reforming how overpayments are handled under the Social Security Act. The bill proposes to limit the recovery of overpayments to a ten-year period, which would provide crucial relief for beneficiaries who may have been overpaid more than a decade prior. The introduction of this bill comes in response to concerns that long-term recovery efforts can place an undue financial burden o more ST

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Slams Republicans' Blueprint to Give Billionaires More Tax Cuts--and Pretend They Are Free--While Kicking Kids Off Medicaid Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member and former chair of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the fol more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-VA, recently introduced the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at enhancing access to home infusion therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. The bill seeks to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that patients can receive necessary home infusion treatments without facing barriers that may compromise their care. This legislation comes in response to growing concerns over access to life-saving therapies adm more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-VT, has introduced the Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act, a legislative initiative aimed at ensuring fair reimbursement practices for pharmacies participating in Medicaid. The bill, submitted on March 11, 2025, seeks to amend current regulations to prevent abusive pricing tactics while providing a system for accurate payments based on actual drug acquisition costs. This legislation was prompted by concerns over the financial strain placed on pharma more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Social Security Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from the Empire Justice Center, Yonkers, New York, and Urban Justice Center, New York: * * * To: Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs Regulations and Reports Clearance Staff Mail Stop 3253, Altmeyer 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Further Extension of the Flexibility in Evaluating Close Proximity of Time to Evaluate Ongoing Changes in Heal more ST

WASHINGTON, April 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * Trump & Musk's Tariff Chaos: Higher Costs for You, Bigger Profits for Them Trump Accountability Watch: Trump and Musk "Couldn't Care Less" About Sending the Costs of Everyday Goods Skyrocketing This week, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk delivered their latest gut punch to everyd more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ed Markey, Shelley Moore Capito Introduce Legislation to Alleviate Administrative Burdens for Family Caregivers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) in the Senate in introducing the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (ABC) Act. Thislegislation would require the Centers for Medicare an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release: * * * Unions, Retirees File Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Halt Unlawful DOGE Access to Social Security Data as New Facts Emerge Filing Seeks to Restore Control Over SSA's Data Systems and Suspend DOGE's Unlawful Activity Until the Lawsuit is Resolved Baltimore, MD -- Today, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following testimony by Kenesha Britton, assistant deputy undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration, from a March 26, 2025, hearing on legislation on veteran-related services and benefits. The legislation includes ACES Act (H.R. 530) Ensuring Veterans' Final Resting Place Act (H.R. 647) Clear Communication for Veterans Claims  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Files Budget Amendments to Help Hardworking Vermonters Welch filed 61 amendments to the budget WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, filed 61 amendments to Senate Republicans' budget plan. The Senator's amendments aim to help working famil more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark on Trump Tariffs: "This Is Going to Be a Tax for the Average Family of Almost $4,000" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN News Central to denounce Donald Trump and Republicans' harmful tariff plan and billionaire-first agenda. Below are excerpts from her interview: On the March Jobs Report: "The real news today is the impact of these ta more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Statement Following Finance Committee Vote on Bisignano Nomination to Lead Social Security Washington, D.C. -- Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the committee voted off the Senate floor on the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be the commissioner of Social Security. The vote was 14-13, a party line. "By moving ahead with this vote more PR