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John James introduces Skilled JOBS Act to expand apprenticeship opportunities
Ford’s CEO warned at the end of September that America needs to fill 1.7 million skilled trade openings every year through 2035, but that the country is only producing 55 workers for every 100 needed. Part of the problem is that current rules result in a strict one-to-one ratio…
Press release John James — press releases
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Franklin Introduces Establishing Gold Standard Science Act To Restore Transparency and Accountability To EPA's Scientific Advisory Process
Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the House Science Committee’s Environment Subcommittee, today introduced the Establishing Gold Standard Science Act, legislation to strengthen transparency, accountability and scientific integrity in the Environmental Protection Agency’s…
Press release Scott Franklin — press releases
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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Fort Bliss Data Center Project Update
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after attending a community stakeholder meeting on the Fort Bliss data center project: “Today, the Army and Carlyle Group held a meeting of El Paso community stakeholders to discuss the latest…
Press release Veronica Escobar — press releases
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Reps. Houlahan, Smith Lead Members of Congress Demanding Answers on End to Tenured Appointments at Military Service Academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Adam Smith (WA-09) demanded answers on the Department of Defense’s decision to end appointments to tenured positions at military service academies. Specifically, the lawmakers questioned Secretary Pete Hegseth…
Press release Chrissy Houlahan — press releases
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Congressman Van Drew Secures $500,000 for HERO Campaign Expansion
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he secured $500,000 in federal funding for the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign to expand its Police Patrol Car program beyond New Jersey. The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Justice, will help the HERO…
Press release Jefferson Van Drew — press releases
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Riley Gaines Endorses Arrington Bill to Protect Women’s Sports
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced that he is teaming up with 12-time NCAA All-American and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines to pass his Title IX Clarification Act, legislation to codify that Title IX nondiscrimination…
Press release Jodey C. Arrington — press releases
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Reps. Massie, Pingree Introduce the Red Meat Inspection Exemption Act
For Immediate Release Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Red Meat Inspection Exemption Act (RMIEA). The bill allows qualifying small farmers to slaughter…
Press release Thomas Massie — press releases
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WA Lawmakers, Colleagues Demand Answers About Forest Service Coordination with ICE on Public Lands
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Emily Randall (WA-06), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Adam Smith (WA-09), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle…
Press release Suzan K. DelBene — press releases
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DelBene Moves to Force Trump Administration to Release Files on AI Medicare Experiment
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that she is filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to force the Trump administration to release unseen information on the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) program, which pays private companies to…
Press release Suzan K. DelBene — press releases
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Womack Hosts Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in Arkansas’s Third District
ARKANSAS—October 5, 2026…Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to Arkansas’s Third Congressional District. During the…
Press release Steve Womack — press releases
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Wasserman Schultz Introduces Bipartisan Agriculture Relief Bill to Provide Florida Farm, Citrus Support
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Scott Franklin (FL-18), Darren Soto (FL-09) and Kat Cammack (FL-03) introduced the Restore Agricultural Investment, Stability and Expansion (RAISE) Act of 2026, to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Press release Debbie Wasserman Schultz — press releases
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Washington Lawmakers, Colleagues Demand Transparency After U.S. Forest Service Coordinates with ICE on Public Lands
Today, U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Kim Schrier, M.D. (D, WA-08), Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Jared Huffman (D, CA-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Adriano Espaillat (D, NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional…
Press release Rick Larsen — press releases
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Guthrie Leads Members of Congress in Submitting Amicus Brief in Support of Kentucky Lawsuit Against the EPA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led in filing an amicus brief on behalf of 12 Members of Congress in support of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and other states’ request that the Supreme Court…
Press release Brett Guthrie — press releases
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Getting Illegal Guns Off Our Streets
Thank you, Santa Rosa Police Department, for organizing a voluntary gun buyback program. This event collected hundreds of unwanted guns, helping keep our community safe.
Video Mike Thompson on YouTube
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Congresswoman Bonamici Visits Pittock Mansion
Pittock Mansion is a wonderful part of Portland and its history, and a perfect place to check out views of the city and a Wildwood Crow! Find more crows across Portland at…
Video Suzanne Bonamici on YouTube
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Georgia election board director sent Trump administration demands 2 board members say they never approved
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest.Update, Oct. 5, 5 p.m.: This story has been updated to include comment from the Department of Justice.Last…
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#RecapwithRick: a busy week celebrating local transit.
Video Rick Larsen on YouTube
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Congresswoman Moore Joins Canadian Broadcasting Corp to Discuss Trade War Impact on Wisconsin
Video Gwen Moore on YouTube
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Don Beyer on Trump's Proposed Arch: “A Recipe for Disaster”
Trump's vanity arch would create a huge mess for everyone trying to get around the area by air or on the ground. It’s a recipe for disaster and I will fight it every step of the way.
Video Donald S. Beyer, Jr. on YouTube
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We need to pass my Children’s Safe Welcome Act and put an end to the Trump Administration’s cruelty.
Video Jeff Merkley on YouTube
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A Reckoning in Springfield
A truck driver out on his route confronts what the country has become.
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Latta Visits Savannah River Site, Nuclear Facility
Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce, visited the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site (SRS) to receive an in-depth tour of the facilities and receive updates on the process for the disposal of nuclear waste. Congressman Latta…
Press release Robert E. Latta — press releases
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For Epstein's Victims, Accountability Will Prevail
Through unified oversight efforts on the part of Democrats and Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight – as well as in the entirety of the People’s House – justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s heinous crimes is coming to fruition. These efforts have been…
Press release Virginia Foxx — press releases
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Trump is coming to San Antonio Wednesday. I invited him to the Dilley Trailer Prison.
Trump is coming to San Antonio Wednesday. I invited him to the Dilley Trailer Prison. He should face the children he’s traumatizing. Can the president look these innocent children in the eyes and tell them they deserve to be there?
Video Joaquin Castro on YouTube
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Trump is Trying to Deceive Air Travelers
The Trump Administration wants to repeal the Full Fare Rule—prioritizing airline profits over consumer transparency. I’m demanding that the DOT Secretary do right by consumers & avoid deceptive ticket advertising practices.
Video Richard Blumenthal on YouTube
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Working Families First
Working Families First Costly CutsThis week, new provisions of President Trump’s Big Ugly Bill took effect, changing eligibility for SNAP and Medicaid while shifting higher administrative costs onto states. These changes threaten the food assistance and health care that…
Press release Nancy Pelosi — press releases
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Working Families First
Working Families First Costly CutsThis week, new provisions of President Trump’s Big Ugly Bill took effect, changing eligibility for SNAP and Medicaid while shifting higher administrative costs onto states. These changes threaten the food assistance and health care that…
Press release Nancy Pelosi — press releases
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What Scares Bernie About AI
Video Bernard Sanders on YouTube
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October 3, 2026
Video Michael F. Bennet on YouTube
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Betting on natural disasters is simply wrong.
Betting on whether a wildfire will devastate a community – our neighbors and friends – is truly wrong and dangerous. We need to crack down on the prediction markets that allow wagers on natural disasters before someone gets hurt.
Video Catherine Cortez Masto on YouTube