WASHINGTON, April 17 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Hails President Trump's Proclamation Restoring Fishing Flag Day Proclamation Supports American Samoa and U.S. Food Security Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is hailing President Trump's Proclamation restoring fishing waters, which will expand options for the U.S. tuna fleet out of Pago Pago Harbor. President Trump made the Proclamation on April 17 th,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * At Reno Small Business, Rosen Calls on Trump to Reverse Devastating Trump Tariffs RENO, NV - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) visited Orucase, a local outdoor recreation small business in Reno, to discuss how President Trump's across-the-board tariffs are harming Nevada's economy. In Nevada, 99 percent of all businesses are small businesses, and Trump's tariffs are threatening their ability to s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty Pushes Back as Trump Budget Proposal Threatens to Gut Head Start WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement in response to reports that President Trump may eliminate Head Start funding in his upcoming budget request: "President Trump's plan to eliminate Head Start--after 60 years of proven success helping children and families thrive--is yet another rec more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Celebrates Wenatchee Confluence Parkway Groundbreaking, Made Possible by Her Freight-Focused Grant Program 04.17.25 Project is part of the Apple Capital Loop, which received $92M from Cantwell-led program & will help Central WA's tree fruit growers get their products to market faster; Cantwell: "I can tell you one thing: Wenatchee is on the move" WENATCHEE - Today, U.S. Senator Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell, Baldwin, Blunt Rochester Demand Answers on Lutnick's Failure to Protect Minority Business Development Agency 04.17.25 As Trump tariffs batter U.S. economy, Lutnick RIFs entire agency that helps boost minority entrepreneurship, ignite economic opportunity & create jobs in rural, suburban & urban communities across the country WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Ranking more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rouzer Introduces National Lineman Appreciation Day Resolution This week, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), along with Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 18, 2025, as National Lineman Appreciation Day and recognize the more than 115,000 hardworking more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Congressman Taylor Joins Senators Moreno and Husted to Voice Support for Pixelle Chillicothe Paper Mill Employees CHILLICOTHE, OH - U.S. Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today joined Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Senator Jon Husted (R-OH), Governor Mike DeWine, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in a press conference to voice his support for the employees impacted by the closure of the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Schrier, Senator Cantwell Host Roundtable with Healthcare Leaders in Wenatchee area WENATCHEE, WA - Yesterday,Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) convened a roundtable discussion with Chelan County healthcare organization leaders and providers to discuss the impact that proposed Medicaid cuts would have on the community. In Washington State, approximately 1.5  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Figures Fights for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District During First 100 Days WASHINGTON - This week, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) marked 100 days since he was sworn in as a member of the 119th Congress. He has worked to push for policies that will improve the lives of people in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, while also fighting back on the Trump Administration's ha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden praises President Trump's fishing executive order, urges action on unfair Canadian trade and regulatory practices WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the unfair trade practices and regulatory disparity Canada uses to benefit its lobster industry at the expense of American lobstermen. Golden's letter follows yesterday's execut more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Rep.Vasquez Lead Introduction of Wild and Scenic Legislation to Protect Gila River WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) reintroduced their M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act, legislation to designate portions of the Gila River, its w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Risch Advocates for Western Water, Local Management BOISE, Idaho - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Jim Risch emphasized the importance of local water resource management and his commitment to advancing the priorities of Idaho farmers, ranchers, and water users in a recent feature by Irrigation Leader Magazine. To read the full article, click here. Senator Jim Risch: Advocating for Wester more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Convenes Roundtable Discussion on Tariffs with Business Leaders and Tours Veterans Integration Center Albuquerque, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, held a roundtable discussion with business leaders and workers on President Trump's reckless tariffs and its impacts on the New Mexico economy at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez Lead New Mexico Delegation in Reintroduction of Legislation to Permanently Protect Chaco Canyon New Mexico Delegation Moves to Protect Sacred Site for Years and Generations to Come Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasq more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, DeLauro, Governor Lamont Announce Start of Bridge Replacement and Traffic Flow Improvement Project on I-95 in West Haven WEST HAVEN-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Thursday joined U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.-03) and Governor Ned Lamont to announce that the Con more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Boosting Biofuels Boosts Farm Economy Q: Why is the Renewable Volume Obligation important for Iowa farmers? A : Biomass-based fuels convert feedstocks, including corn and soybeans, for use in the nation's fuel supply, from passenger vehicles to commercial trucks, marine shipping, rail and aviation. Biodiesel and ethanol expand domestic markets for grain farmers, which is particularly vita more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly: 'The American People are Engaged, Demanding Answers from Trump Administration' In week of action against President Trump's actions, Rep. Kelly heard concerns about public education, Social Security, healthcare WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) travelled throughout the Second District this week to hear from constituents concerning President Donald Trump's agenda. "Whether I w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters Introduces Bill to Bolster Ship Repair Industry, Jobs, and Navy Sailors' Wellbeing in San Diego Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) introduced the Smart Ship Repair Act (SSRA) of 2025, a follow-up to Rep. Peters' SSRA of 2023 and SSRA of 2024, which have both become law. This iteration of the SSRA would increase the amount of time a ship is allowed  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12545) on April 17, 2025, by Kyla H. Kitamura, international trade and finance analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * Section 232 Automotive Tariffs: Issues for Congress On March 26, 2025, President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on U.S. imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862, as amended). On April 3, t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Visits Downtown Vancouver, Highlights Importance of Federal Investment Amid Local Concerns Over Trump Funding Freezes, Tariff Chaos ICYMI : In Vancouver, Senator Murray Meets with Local Businesses, ILWU, Port Commissioner to Discuss How Trump's Chaotic Trade War is Hurting Washington State ***PHOTOS and B-ROLL HERE Vancouver, WA -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12525) on April 16, 2025, by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno: * * * The Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act of 2025: An Overview On April 2, 2025, the House Financial Services Committee ordered to be reported an amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 2392, the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger E more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Stevens Recognized as Most Effective Michigan Democrat Analysis cites her unwavering focus on delivering results for Michigan families. Birmingham, MI - U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) was recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking as the most effective Michigan Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 118th Congress. According to the analysis publi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Welcomes Executive Order on Enhancing American Seafood Competitiveness WASHINGTON --U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today praised an executive order issued by President Donald Trump to strengthen U.S. and Alaska fisheries. As the chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, Sen. Sullivan has been working with the Trump administration and introducing more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Celebrates Reintroduction of Gila Wild & Scenic River Legislation with Local Advocates in Silver City SILVER CITY, NM - Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined members of the Wild Gila River Coalition in Silver City to celebrate the re-introduction of the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act --a major milestone in the ongoing effort t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on Trump Undermining USDA-Rural Development WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's efforts to reduce the workforce of U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development (USDA-RD) offices in Vermont and New Hampshire through buyouts an more PR