WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following testimony by Neil Chilson, head of artificial intelligence policy at the Abundance Institute, from an April 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Reducing Waste, Fraud and Abuse Through Innovation: How AI and Data Can Improve Government Efficiency": * * * Thank you, Chairman Schweikert and members of the Joint Economic Committee, for inviting me to discuss how artificial intelligence and data can enhance government efficiency. I  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Republicans Threaten Social Security, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reaffirms Commitment To Protect Seniors' Hard-Earned Benefits Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to protect Social Security as the agency plans to cut more than 7,000 employees--14 percent of its workforce--to comply with an executive order from President Trump to reduce the federal workforce. "S more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 16 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Defends Social Security from Erratic and Unlawful Mismanagement in Court Filing Coalition of 21 state attorneys general file amicus brief Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general filing an amicus brief supporting an injunction to block erratic and unlawful layoffs and mismanagement at the Social Security Administration more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Platkin Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Efforts to Defend Social Security Against Illegal Trump Administration Cuts to the Social Security Administration For Immediate Release: April 15, 2025 Office of the Attorney General - Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General TRENTON -- Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined a coalition of 20 other states filing more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS SOCIAL SECURITY FROM ERRATIC AND UNLAWFUL MISMANAGEMENT Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting an effort to block erratic and unlawful layoffs and mismanagement at the Social Security Administration (SSA) by Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek and the Department of Government  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Hirono, Castro, Jayapal Lead 117 Democrats in Opposing HHS Proposed Rule to Take ACA Eligibility Away from DACA Recipients WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), along with U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), led 117 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Booker, Hirono, Castro, Jayapal Lead 117 Democrats in Opposing HHS Proposed Rule to Take ACA Eligibility Away from DACA Recipients WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), along with U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), led 117 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Sec more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Border Businesses Facing Ruin File Suit Against Federal Cash Surveillance ARLINGTON, Va. --Small businesses subject to new and intrusive financial surveillance that could ruin them are suing with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to protect their Fourth Amendment rights and the rights of their customers. The federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) yesterday impl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated April 30, 2024, from Firearms and Ammunition Distributors Association and Firearms Owners Association of Panama. This is in response to a Federal Register rule initially posted on April 30, 2024. * * * To: Anthony Christino Acting Director Office of Nonproliferation and Foreign Policy Controls (202) 482-3825 / NFPC_firearms@bis.doc.gov Re: Comments  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Booker, Hirono, Jayapal Lead 117 Democrats in Opposing HHS Proposed Rule to Take ACA Eligibility Away from DACA Recipients April 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last Friday, Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), along with U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), led 117 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Se more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research: * * * Trump and DOGE Claim Power to Falsely List Living Persons as Dead in Social Security Records By Devin O'Connor and Sam Berger The Trump Administration has made a shocking claim: that it can declare living people dead to cut off their access to government benefits and the broader U.S. financial system. According to reporting from the New York Times, the Social Security Administration (SSA), more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Chairman Smith on Tax Day: Republicans Are Ready to Deliver on an America First Tax Policy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Days after Congress took a major step in unlocking the reconciliation process to provide tax relief for working families, farmers, and small businesses, Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statemen more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Hosts Community Leaders and Constituents to Condemn Trump's Attacks on Social Security Staff and Services GOP Attacks on Social Security Administration Severely Harm Recipients' Ability to Receive Benefits Over 4 Million New Yorkers Rely on Social Security Benefits to Make Ends Meet See Pictures and Video from Press Conference Here (link is external) New York, NY - C more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Highlights Early Wins in His First 100 Days of Office Washington, DC -- Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) marked 100 days serving Indiana's Sixth Congressional District. Since taking office on January 3rd, he's worked with House and Senate Republicans and President Trump's team to secure wins for Indiana and the American people. Over his first 100 days, Congressman Shreve: more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Houchin Applauds House Passage of America First Budget Resolution Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Republican Budget Resolution: "This Budget Resolution is a bold, responsible plan to put our country back on the right track. It reflects the will of the 77 million Americans who are deman more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet's Report on First 100 Days in Office FLINT-- Sunday, April 13, marked Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet's (MI-08) 100th day serving mid-Michigan in Congress. To commemorate the occasion, the Congresswoman issued a report detailing accomplishments in those first hundred days. You can find that report below. "My constituents sent me to Cong more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following testimony by Andrew Cannarsa, executive director for the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, from an April 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Reducing Waste, Fraud and Abuse Through Innovation: How AI and Data Can Improve Government Efficiency": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Schweikert, Ranking Member Hassan, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for inviting me to discuss how technology can impro more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Raises Alarm on Trump Admin's Assault on Social Security, Demands Meeting with Top Social Security Official CARNEGIE, PA -- On Social Security Day of Action today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) took a flurry of actions to raise the alarm on the Trump Administration's assault on America's Social Security system. Along with conducting a survey of his constituents (link is external) a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Democrats demand unredacted DHS-IRS agreement targeting taxpayer data WASHINGTON - Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), and 43 of their House colleagues today demanded the Trump administration provide an unredacted copy of the memorandum of understanding allowing taxpayer data to be used more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * DOGE Weekly Watchdog: Amid Mass Social Security Disruptions Under Musk's DOGE, House Republicans Block Basic Transparency, Oversight In recent days, millions of Social Security beneficiaries received erroneous messages that they're "not receiving payments" amid chronic SSA.gov website  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DSCC Launches New Ads Highlighting Senate Republicans' Attacks on Social Security New advertising campaign, "Phone Call," includes individualized spots calling out Sens. Collins and Tillis The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is launching a new digital advertisement, " Phone Call," highlighting Senate Republicans' role in allowing cuts to the Social Security Administr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans, Larson, DeLauro, Frankel to Introduce 'Claws Off Social Security' Act Democrats push to protect struggling seniors from Trump's drastic 'clawbacks' WASHINGTON (April 15, 2025) - U.S. Reps. Dwight Evans (D-PA), John Larson (D-CT), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Lois Frankel (D-FL) announced they will introduce the "Claws Off Social Security" Act, aimed at protecting struggling seniors from dras more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak's first 100 days in Congress Bismarck, ND - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) is marking her first 100 days in office by highlighting key wins for North Dakota's energy producers, families, and agricultural communities. Since taking office in January, Fedorchak has focused on advancing commonsense policies that cut red tape, support American energy, and reflect the priorities of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following written testimony by Sterling Thomas, chief scientist at the Government Accountability Office, from an April 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Reducing Waste, Fraud and Abuse Through Innovation: How AI and Data Can Improve Government Efficiency": * * * What GAO Found The federal government has many existing tools and resources to help agencies combat fraud and improper payments. GAO has recommended improvements in these area more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Presses Social Security Commissioner on Benefit Portal Malfunctions, Planned Firings of SSA Tech Workers Lawmakers Send Letter Amidst Widespread Website Outages, Benefit Disruptions Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand wrote to Acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek to demand that the Social Security Administration (SSA) address ongoing is more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Gluesenkamp Perez Announces Mobile Office Hours in Cowlitz County, 2,000+ Constituents Served Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced she will be holding her nineteenth set of mobile office hours, in Cowlitz County. She has now assisted more than 2,000 residents of Washington's Third District with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and State Department. Rep. Gluesenkamp more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Booker, Castro, Jayapal Lead Over 100 Colleagues in Opposing HHS Proposed Rule to Take ACA Eligibility Away from DACA Recipients WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) led 117 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Se more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on Tax Day WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on Tax Day to highlight the continued attacks on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by the Trump Administration: "Today is the last day for most Americans to file their tax returns. The vast majority of them do so dutifully not only because the law requires it of them but also  more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 15 -- The United Nations International Labour Organization posted the following news: * * * ILO and Lebanon's Prime Minister discuss emergency employment responses and wider support toward economic recovery BEIRUT (ILO News) - In a meeting between Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and ILO Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat, the ILO reaffirmed its continued support to Lebanon during a time of ongoing economic and social hardship. Jaradat congratulate more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * In Fox News Op-Ed, Warren Hits Back at Trump and Musk Gutting Social Security "We shouldn't be cutting Social Security services and threatening Americans' benefits -- we should be making the program stronger...[and] lifting the cap on the amount millionaires and billionaires pay into Social Security..." "Social Security isn't something we give away out of the goodness of our hearts. It's more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER JOINT STATEMENT ON THE SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY DAY OF ACTION Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) today released the following statement on the Save Social Security Day of Action, as Democrats lead the fight against Republicans' plan to gut Social Security: "Across the country, Democrats are l more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER JOINT STATEMENT ON THE SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY DAY OF ACTION Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) today released the following statement on the Save Social Security Day of Action, as Democrats lead the fight against Republicans' plan to gut Social Security: "Across the country, Democrats are leading the fight to oppose more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, DeLauro, Evans, Frankel to Introduce 'Claws Off Social Security' Act Protecting Seniors from Financial Hardship for Accidental Overpayments East Hartford, CT - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01), House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03), and Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) announce more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY DAY OF ACTION: "SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT A PONZI SCHEME" Brooklyn, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference for Save Social Security Day of Action. Today, House and Senate Democrats are in their own communities holding events to mobilize Americans from every corner of the United States to push back more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY DAY OF ACTION: "SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT A PONZI SCHEME" Brooklyn, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference for Save Social Security Day of Action. Today, House and Senate Democrats are in their own communities holding events to mobilize Americans from every corner of the United States to push back on Donald Trump, Elon Mus more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE GOING TO HOLD REPUBLICANS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY EFFORT TO DISMANTLE SOCIAL SECURITY" Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Inside with Jen Psaki where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans are crashing the economy and attempting to destroy Social Security and Medicaid, House Democrats will cont more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * On Social Security Day of Action, Extreme House Republicans Hellbent on Dismantling Key Program In less than 100 days, Elon Musk and House Republicans have broken their promise to protect Social Security. Instead, they've worked relentlessly to tear it down and have fallen in line with Elon Musk's DOGE in dismantling this vital program. That's why, today, House Democrats --alongs more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * On Social Security Day of Action, Whitehouse Warns of Republican Efforts to Break Social Security Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today released the following statement on Democrats' Social Security Day of Action: "Social Security is a sacred trust that hardworking Rhode Islanders have paid into their whole careers so they can enjoy the dignified retirement they  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * On Tax Day, Reps. Lee, Tlaib, Nadler Unveil Bill to Tax Billionaires, Curb Wealth Inequality **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov Legislation would tax wealth and instill measures for the IRS to combat tax evasion Text of Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 15, 2025 -- Today on Tax Day, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Congressman Jer more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * OP-ED: Seizing opportunities for Alaska with the Trump administration I recently delivered my annual address Opens in new tab to the Legislature in Juneau. I spoke about the success we've had in continuing our military build-up, including the possibility of re-opening the U.S. Navy base in Adak, to counter the unprecedented number of Russian and Chinese incursions near our air and waters. I spoke a more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Defends Social Security from Erratic and Unlawful Mismanagement Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 20 other states filed an amicus brief supporting an injunction to block erratic and unlawful layoffs and mismanagement at the Social Security Administration by acting administrator Leland Dudek and the Department of Government Efficiency that jeopardize more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration and DOGE Stop Their Attacks on Social Security WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ahead of today's Social Security Day of Action, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined 20 Senators in calling on the Trump Administration and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) to stop their attacks on Social Security. The letter comes in the wake of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on April 15, 2025: * * * Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. My first term included numerous significant actions, including some of the most aggressive in recent history, to deliver lower prescription drug prices to American patients. The messa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on April 15, 2025: * * * MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; THE SECRETARY OF LABOR; THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY; THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY; THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SUBJECT: Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Connolly and Neal Demand Social Security Abandon Administration's Plans to Make it More Difficult for Americans to Get Their Earned Benefits Washington, D.C. (April 15, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Neal and Connolly Demand Social Security Abandon Administration's Plans to Make it More Difficult for Americans to Get Their Earned Benefits WASHINGTON, DC -Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep Craig Reintroduces Legislation to Eliminate Federal Taxes on Social Security Benefits EAGAN, MN - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig reintroduced her bill to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits for seniors. Rep. Craig's You Earned It, You Keep It Act would eliminate all federal taxes on Social Security benefits - putting money back into the pockets of Minnesota's retirees. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Rep. Cammack Celebrates Grand Opening of New Ocala District Office Location OCALA, FL -- Yesterday, Rep. Cammack and hundreds of constituents celebrated the grand opening of the new Ocala District Office located in the McPherson Government Complex at 2630 SE 3rd Street in Ocala. Joined by special guests Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods, Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken, members of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-FL, has introduced the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act (ABC Act) aimed at simplifying the eligibility processes for Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Social Security for family caregivers. The bill seeks to enhance accessibility and streamline communications, ensuring caregivers can better assist individuals in navigating these essential government programs. The ABC Act was motivated by the complex and oft more ST

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Donald G. Davis, D-NC, has introduced the Old Drugs, New Cures Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming how Medicare and Medicaid calculate manufacturer rebates for certain medications. This initiative seeks to amend the Social Security Act so that specific, priority research drugs are not categorized as line extensions of existing medications when calculating rebates, potentially facilitating the introduction of new treatments to address unmet medi more ST

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-NV, has introduced the Lower Drug Costs for Families Act, aimed at reducing the financial burden of prescription medications for families across the nation. This legislation seeks to apply prescription drug inflation rebates to drugs available in the commercial market and adjust the base year used for rebate calculations, potentially lowering prices for consumers. The introduction of this bill comes amid ongoing concerns about rising prescription  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly Attacks Trump Administration Agenda in Week of Action Rep. Kelly to hear constituents' concerns about public education, Social Security, healthcare at townhalls, roundtables MATTESON, ILL. - This week, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) will host a series of events attacking President Donald Trump's agenda and hearing directly from constituents. "I refuse to stand by silently as President  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-IL, has introduced the Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act, aiming to amend tax regulations that affect the beauty service industry. The bill seeks to simplify reporting requirements and ease the burden of tax compliance, particularly related to tip reporting. The initiative was introduced in response to growing concerns from small business owners in the beauty sector, who often face complex regulatory frameworks regarding t more ST

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-NY, has introduced the COMPLETE Care Act, aimed at enhancing behavioral health integration in primary care settings. The legislation proposes significant changes to the Social Security Act, offering financial incentives for healthcare providers to incorporate mental health services into their practices over the next several years. The bill responds to growing concerns about the accessibility of mental health care and the need for integrated tre more ST

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McBride Fights Back Against Trump-Musk Assault on Social Security Wilmington, DE -- In the face of growing threats to Social Security from the Trump Administration and Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Delaware's Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) is taking decisive action to protect benefits for the 241,000 Delawareans who rely on the program each month. Rep. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-UT, has introduced the Restoring Temporary to TANF Act, a bill aimed at amending the Social Security Act to ensure that funding from block grants to states for temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) is used more effectively to support work-related activities. The legislation mandates that at least 25 percent of TANF funds must be dedicated to work supports, training, apprenticeships, and other related services designed to enhance self-sufficien more ST

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-NH, has introduced the Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act, aimed at streamlining access to Medicare benefits for low-income individuals. This bill seeks to automatically qualify certain Medicaid beneficiaries for premium and cost-sharing subsidies under Medicare Part D, thereby easing prescription drug costs for vulnerable populations. The legislation was prompted by ongoing concerns regarding the affordability of prescription medicatio more ST

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Scott H. Peters, D-CA, has introduced the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, aiming to strengthen the integrity of healthcare programs by implementing rigorous provider screening measures. The bill, presented in the House on March 24, 2025, proposes amendments to the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the Medicaid program. It mandates that states conduct additional checks of the Death Master File--a federal database used to confirm the death statu more ST

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-PA, has introduced the Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act, aimed at enhancing workforce development through a new funding mechanism. This legislation seeks to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow states to transfer a limited amount of funds from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. The bill is a response to ongoing concerns about the inef more ST

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-NY, has introduced the Protect TANF Resources for Families Act aimed at ensuring that federal funds allocated for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program are used effectively. The bill seeks to amend part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act, clarifying that federal money must be applied to supplement state spending, rather than replace it. The necessity of this bill stems from concerns that some states may use federal TANF f more ST

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-NY, has introduced the Reentry Act of 2025, aimed at improving healthcare access for individuals transitioning from correctional facilities. The bill proposes amending the Social Security Act to enable states to provide medical assistance to inmates during the 30-day period leading up to their release. This legislation addresses a critical gap in healthcare for incarcerated individuals, who often face significant health challenges upon reintegration in more ST

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-TX, has introduced the Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025, aimed at expanding Medicare coverage to include portable ultrasound transportation and setup services. The bill seeks to ensure that patients have better access to essential diagnostic services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The need for this legislation arises from the growing recognition of the importance of portable ultrasound technology in medical diagno more ST

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Highlight How DOGE Social Security Takeover Hurts Americans Democrats mark "Save Social Security Day of Action" Trump, Musk, DOGE continue to fire staff, close offices, cut vital services Washington, D.C. - On the "Save Social Security Day of Action," Senate Democrats are highlighting how Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) takeover  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Social Security Administration has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from the Alliance for Children's Rights, Los Angeles, California: * * * To: Leeland Dudek, Acting Commissioner of Social Security Social Security Administration 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, Maryland 21235 Docket No: SSA-2025-0003 Re: Comments in response to 90 Fed. Reg. 9488 Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Reconsideration--Disability  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Soto Hosts Roundtable for Social Security National Day of Action KISSIMMEE, FL -- Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) hosted a roundtable discussion as part of the House Democrats' Day of Action to protect and strengthen Social Security. The event brought together key leaders from the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans (FLARA) and the American Federation of Government Employe more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Tax Day 2025: Our Right to Collective Well-Being On this Tax Day, while millions of people in the United States meet the April 15 deadline to file their taxes, Alianza Americas is launching its "Tax Day 2025: Our Right to Collective Well-Being / Nuestro Derecho al Bien Estar" campaign to spotlight the power of our contributions more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, HUFFMAN HOST SOCIAL SECURITY ROUNDTABLE Santa Rosa, CA - Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Jared Huffman (CA-02) held a roundtable to discuss the devastating impacts of Elon Musk's DOGE targeted Social Security cuts and their work to protect Social Security benefits for seniors and people with disabilities. Reps. Thompson and Huffman were joined by beneficiaries, critical service  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * We Hear You: Amid Growing Social Security Disruption Concerns, Attorney General Bonta Launches New Complaint Page Encourages Californians impacted by Social Security disruptions to submit complaints OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Bonta today announced the launch of a new webpage to allow Californians to report any disruptions they've experienced to their Social Security more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, King Introduce Legislation to Prevent Costly Falls Bill would establish a tax credit for home modifications that increase safety and accessibility WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Angus King (I-Maine) recently introduced the Home Accessibility Tax Credit Act, legislation to help prevent dangerous and costly falls. The Senators' bill would establish a refundable tax c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 15, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Prevents Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits ENDING BENEFITS FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum aimed at stopping illegal aliens and other ineligible people from obtaining Social Security Act benefits. * The Memorandum directs the administration to ensure ineligible aliens are not receiving funds  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Sanders Demand Answers from Trump Administration Over Mass Layoffs that Threaten the Wellbeing of Children and Families In Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy, Senate Finance Ranking Member and HELP Ranking Member Express Concern that Mass Firings Hurt Kids and are Setting Stage for Congressional Republicans to Cut Essential Human Service Programs Wash more PR