Congress is out of session until Monday, November 9 for the midterm campaign. No new roll-call votes until then; the last were the House on Sep 16 and the Senate on Sep 30.

Issues / Issue · Aug 2 – Oct 7, 2026

Government Spending

Democrats criticized Trump administration spending policies, including $1.8 billion in vanity projects, $1 billion in withheld congressionally approved funding, and $78 million in impounded health research funds. One Republican called for a bipartisan fiscal commission to address the $40 trillion national debt. Democrats also advanced proposals including a data center tax, public jobs program, and tax loophole closure.

AI summary of the releases below · Oct 8, 2026

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134Members · 83 D · 51 R
250Actions · 181 D · 69 R
45States & territories · NY · CA · VA · WA lead
$25.9MFunding announced

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Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions 5
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials 40
HearingsHeld, testified or questioned 7
StatementsResponses to news +848
CriticizedA policy, decision or person +861
PraisedCredit for a decision or person 8
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits 18
Announced fundingGrants and approvals 5
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 39
Other 19

Developing stories

3 threads · 13 of 250 actions

Government Shutdown Deadline

12 members

  1. Sep 1Golden voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
  2. Sep 1Wittman (R) voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
  3. Sep 1Franklin (R), Gonzalez voted for continuing appropriations act to prevent government shutdown.
  4. Sep 1Kelly (R) voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
  5. Sep 1Joyce (R), Ciscomani (R), Cleaver voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.

9 actions →

Racial Employment Disparities

2 members

  1. Sep 4Scott criticized Trump's economic record, tariffs and corporate tax breaks amid slower job growth.
  2. Oct 2Hoyer criticized Trump administration's economic policies following weak September jobs report.

2 actions →

July 2026 Jobs Report

2 members

  1. Aug 7Beyer criticized Trump administration policies after July jobs report showed economic damage and job losses.
  2. Aug 7Scott criticized Trump administration's economic policies after July jobs report showed 23,000 job losses.

2 actions →

Where they stand

Support · 38

  • DDavids KSSupports bipartisan agenda to cut red tape and streamline energy, housing, infrastructure approvals
  • RCassidy LAIntroduced salary cap legislation for federal political appointees
  • RBoebert COBacked White House rescission eliminating spending on criminal aliens and foreign aid
  • RHageman WYIntroduced CLEAR Act to require transparency in federal settlement payments
  • RErnst IAPraised bipartisan bill to expose overbudget federal projects
  • DVindman VACo-sponsored bill to eliminate data center tax breaks
  • RCurtis UTPraises capitalism as driver of prosperity and human flourishing
  • RMcClain MIPassed bill ending penny production to reduce federal waste
  • RThune SDPraised Republican policies addressing inflation and immigration
  • DPeters CAUrged inclusion of fiscal reforms in upcoming legislation
  • RRadewagen ASSupports funding extension preventing September shutdown
  • DHoulahan PAVoted for continuing resolution closing ICE funding loopholes
  • RJoyce PAVoted to prevent government shutdown
  • RKelly PAVoted to keep government open and prevent shutdown
  • RGriffith VAPraised hemp ban delay allowing time for regulatory framework consideration
  • RTenney NYSupports continuing resolution to maintain federal funding and programs
  • RFranklin FLVoted to avert shutdown while advocating for responsible spending
  • RWittman VAVoted to fund government and avoid shutdown
  • DGolden MEVoted to prevent government shutdown and allow appropriations negotiations
  • RWomack ARVoted to fund government and prevent shutdown
  • DBishop GASupported bipartisan continuing resolution to fund government and prevent shutdown
  • RCiscomani AZVoted for temporary continuing resolution to prevent shutdown
  • DPappas NHVoted to extend government funding and prevent shutdown
  • RBice OKSupported continuing resolution maintaining Republican spending levels and Trump priorities
  • DWilson FLVoted to keep government open and protect critical programs
  • DCleaver MOVoted for bipartisan continuing resolution to avert shutdown
  • DSykes OHSupports continuing resolution with safeguards against grant discrimination
  • RBaird INVoted for continuing resolution to keep government funded and operating
  • RNewhouse WAVoted for continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
  • RKiggans VAVoted for continuing appropriations to keep government open
  • DGonzalez TXVoted to keep government funded and maintain military readiness
  • RLankford OKPassed legislation ending penny production to save taxpayers money
  • RSmith MOSupports ending Corporate Transparency Act reporting mandate
  • RMoody FLSupports transparency in federal spending through disclosure requirements
  • RLee UTIntroduced bipartisan bill to make permanent Trump's defense contracting efficiency order
  • RHoeven NDSupports government funding extension through December 11
  • DCoons DECelebrated passage of Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act restoring debt limits
  • RJackson TXUrged Senate to advance House budget resolution for reconciliation legislation

Oppose · 66

  • DHickenlooper COOpposed SNAP cuts and supply-chain disruptions raising costs
  • DDeGette COOpposed illegal impoundment of $78 million in health research funds
  • DRosen NVCriticizes Trump tariffs and policies hurting Latino families
  • DHassan NHCriticized Trump's vanity projects as wasteful spending
  • DHoyer MDOpposes Trump administration economic policies failing working Americans
  • DVasquez NMOpposed administration's illegal withholding of approved congressional funding
  • DGillibrand NYAttacked Trump vanity projects as wasteful taxpayer spending
  • DBrown OHOpposed SNAP administrative funding cuts in Republican reconciliation law
  • DChu CAIntroduced bill to end tax breaks for dark money political donations
  • DShaheen NHOpposed illegal cancellation of $800 million in appropriated funding
  • DMurray WAIntroduced bill to nullify and prevent future pocket rescissions
  • DWalkinshaw VAQuestioned DHS use of CBP funding for partisan political advertising
  • DJeffries NYAttacked Republican policies for worsening housing, energy and healthcare costs
  • DMerkley OROpposed Trump administration's illegal rescission of $1 billion in authorized funds
  • RTuberville ALOpposes Democratic spending policies causing inflation
  • DReed RIOpposes Trump's pocket rescission scheme as unconstitutional
  • DMurphy CTDemanded DHS cease illegal use of taxpayer funds for political advertising
  • DMorelle NYDemanded Trump stop airing government-funded political advertisements
  • DMcCollum MNOpposed illegal rescission of health care and housing funds
  • DDurbin ILOpposes Trump's $810 million pocket rescission as unconstitutional
  • IKing MEOpposes unilateral rescission of congressionally approved funds
  • DBaldwin WICriticized Trump's illegal $810 million impoundment of health and education funds
  • DLuján NMOpposes illegal pocket rescissions cutting $1 billion in family assistance
  • RDiaz-Balart FLOpposes blank-check foreign aid and UN spending without accountability
  • DDuckworth ILCriticized Trump's Medicaid cuts, tariffs and policies for raising costs on families
  • DSchatz HIOpposed Trump administration's impoundment of nearly $1 billion in foreign aid
  • DCohen TNCondemned politicization of NIH grant decisions by White House
  • DBlumenthal CTIntroduced Anti-Corruption Tax Act to penalize official self-dealing
  • DWatson Coleman NJOpposes politicized cuts to NIH research funding
  • DWarner VAUrged rejection of federal pay freeze and enactment of 4.1 percent raise
  • DSchiff CADemanded accounting of Iran war costs and criticized Pentagon budget secrecy
  • DHeinrich NMDemanded clarity on Interior's costly deferred resignation program
  • DClark MACriticized Republicans for breaking promises on costs and wars
  • DHimes CTCriticized administration's market interventions and government ownership stakes
  • DPressley MACriticized Trump administration's economic policies harming Black workers
  • DWarnock GAOpposed cloture motion due to president's financial conflicts of interest
  • DCourtney CTUrged support for bill protecting Air Force aircraft from presidential transfer
  • DPettersen COIntroduced legislation to review federal workforce reduction impacts on services.
  • RBuchanan FLOpposes current spending levels and national debt trajectory
  • DHoyle ORCriticized Republican inaction on inflation and working families
  • RFitzgerald WIVoted to condemn socialism and protect domestic mining
  • DScott VAOpposes Trump tariffs and corporate tax handouts harming working families
  • RHawley MOCriticized Postmaster General for bonuses and poor mail service in Missouri
  • DDeluzio PACriticized Trump's tariffs and Iran War for raising costs
  • DHuffman CAOpposes unauthorized White House ballroom construction as wasteful vanity project
  • RScalise LACriticized Democratic socialist agenda for raising family costs
  • DTlaib MIOpposes funding for defense and deportation operations
  • DSimon CAOpposed continuing resolution funding Trump administration's Iran war and immigration enforcement
  • DKim NJCriticized Trump administration's systematic assault on CFPB harming consumer protections
  • DLee NVCriticized Trump administration policies for worsening affordability crisis for working families
  • DWelch VTDemanded DHS answers on no-bid contract to Trump-allied company, raised kickback concerns
  • DCorrea CACriticized Trump policies for increasing household expenses by $4,600 average
  • RBiggs AZCriticized unchecked federal spending and worsening fiscal outlook
  • RHuizenga MIOpposes rising national debt and interest payments
  • DJackson ILDemanded transparency and labor protections in critical minerals deals
  • DSánchez CADemands transparency and labor protections in critical minerals deals
  • DWhitehouse RISought GAO audit of unauthorized White House ballroom modernization costs
  • DPadilla CAOpposes DOJ settlement payments to Trump political allies
  • DCrow CODemanded Pentagon address corruption and conflicts of interest
  • DEscobar TXOpposes FCI La Tuna closure without addressing infrastructure needs
  • DBeyer VAOpposes Trump policies causing economic damage and job losses
  • DLarson CTOpposes Trump administration's disability review plans without oversight
  • DBennet CODemanded restoration of illegally canceled energy project funding
  • DFriedman CAOpposes Trump cuts to National Weather Service funding
  • DCraig MNCriticized Department of Education staff cuts and lack of responsiveness
  • DKaine VAOpposed continuing resolution due to unauthorized military operations

What each party did · Democrats 181 · Republicans 69

  • 5Requested action0
  • 38Sent letters2
  • 4Hearings3
  • 30Statements18
  • 55Criticized6
  • 2Praised6
  • 14Visits and events4
  • 4Announced funding1
  • 20Filed or pushed bills19
  • 9Other10

Most active

  1. DMurray WA15
  2. DJeffries NY11
  3. DGillibrand NY9
  4. DSchiff CA7
  5. DHassan NH6
  6. DMerkley OR6
  7. DReed RI6
  8. DBlumenthal CT6

By state

  • NY27
  • CA22
  • VA19
  • WA16
  • CT12
  • MA12
  • CO11
  • FL11

+37 more with fewer actions

Every action

250 actions · 271 releases
  1. Oct 7, 2026
  2. Oct 6, 2026
    • Statement

      DDavids KS

      Announced support for bipartisan Build America Agenda to streamline approvals and lower costs.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DRosen NV

      Released report detailing Trump's economic policies harm Latino families in Nevada.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RSmucker PA

      Discussed need for bipartisan fiscal commission to address $40 trillion national debt.

      Release ↗

  3. Oct 5, 2026
    • Criticism

      DHassan NH $1.8B

      Criticized Trump's $1.8 billion in vanity projects while household costs rose $4,200.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DHassan NH $10M

      Announced Trump backed down from taxpayer-funded political ads after Hassan's pressure.

      Release ↗

  4. Oct 2, 2026
  5. Oct 1, 2026
    • Criticism

      DVasquez NM $1B

      Criticized administration's withholding of nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved funding.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DGillibrand NY $1.8B

      Criticized Trump's $1.8 billion in vanity projects as wasteful spending.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DBrown OH $38M

      Warned that SNAP administrative funding cuts took effect, reducing Ohio funding by $38 million.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DChu CA

      Reintroduced bill to close tax loophole allowing billionaires to donate appreciated assets to dark money groups.

      Release ↗

  6. Sep 30, 2026
    • Criticism

      DShaheen NH $800M

      Criticized Trump administration for illegally canceling $800 million in federal funding.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RCassidy LA

      Introduced bill capping federal appointee salaries at congressional member pay levels.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DMurray WA

      Sought to pass bill blocking Trump's illegal pocket rescissions of appropriated funds.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DWalkinshaw VA $200M

      Demanded answers from DHS Secretary on use of taxpayer funds for pro-Trump political advertisements.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DJeffries NY

      Criticized Trump administration and Republicans for failing to address affordability crisis.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DMerkley OR $1B

      Criticized Trump administration for illegally clawing back nearly $1 billion in congressionally authorized funds.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RTuberville AL

      Criticized Democrats for excessive federal spending that drives inflation.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DReed RI $810M

      Criticized Trump's $810 million funding cancellation as unconstitutional after GAO ruling.

      Release ↗

  7. Sep 29, 2026
    • Criticism

      RBarrasso WY

      Criticized Democrats for blocking Republican legislation on energy costs, taxes and fraud.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DMurray WA

      Murray and Murphy demanded DHS stop using taxpayer funds for Trump campaign ads.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DMurphy CT

      Murphy and Murray pressed DHS for details on taxpayer-funded Trump campaign ads.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DMerkley OR $1B

      Criticized Trump's pocket rescissions as illegal withholding of congressionally appropriated funding.

      Release ↗

    • Request

      DWalkinshaw VA

      Called for investigation into Trump's use of DHS funds for political TV ads.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RScott FL

      Outlined plan to address affordability crisis by balancing budget, cutting regulations, creating jobs.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DMurray WA

      Murray criticized Republicans for failing to oppose Trump's illegal pocket rescission scheme.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DMorelle NY

      Demanded Trump administration stop using taxpayer dollars for political advertising.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DHassan NH $20M

      Introduced Senate resolution opposing Trump's taxpayer-funded political ads.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DReed RI

      Criticized President Trump for using taxpayer funds for campaign advertisements.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DMurray WA

      Murray criticized Trump's pocket rescission as illegal after GAO concluded it violates law.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      RCrapo ID

      Urged Treasury to quickly deploy congressionally appropriated FY25 CDFI Fund dollars before expiration.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DGillibrand NY

      Celebrated Congress passage of her Common Cents Act to end penny production and save taxpayer money.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DJeffries NY

      Called for decisive congressional action to make life more affordable for Americans.

      Release ↗

  8. Sep 28, 2026
  9. Sep 26, 2026
    • Criticism

      DDurbin IL $1B

      Criticized Trump's $1 billion rescission of congressionally approved funds for education, health, and other programs.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      IKing ME $800M

      Criticized Trump administration's $800 million rescission of congressionally approved spending as unconstitutional.

      Release ↗

  10. Sep 25, 2026
  11. Sep 24, 2026
    • Bill

      DRosen NV

      Introduced amendment prohibiting President and Vice President from using taxpayer dollars for self-promoting ads.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RSmucker PA

      Hosted podcast discussion on America's $40 trillion national debt and fiscal sustainability.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RHageman WY

      Introduced bill to increase transparency in federal settlement payments and Judgment Fund spending.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DReed RI, DHoyer MD

      Demanded White House remove taxpayer-funded Trump political ad from the air.

      Release (2 members) ↗

  12. Sep 23, 2026
  13. Sep 22, 2026
  14. Sep 21, 2026
    • Criticism

      DMurray WA

      Criticized Trump plan to give political appointees veto power over NIH research funding.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RScott FL

      Announced 'Rescuing America' plan to tackle affordability through budget cuts and job creation.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DWalkinshaw VA

      Led bipartisan coalition of 110 lawmakers urging Congress to reject federal employee pay freeze.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DWatson Coleman NJ

      Condemned Trump administration attempts to cut NIH research grants based on political agenda.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DWarner VA

      Urged congressional leaders to reject Trump's federal employee pay freeze.

      Release ↗

  15. Sep 18, 2026
    • Letter

      DSchiff CA

      Joined 44 Senate Democrats in demanding Defense Secretary Hegseth provide full accounting of Iran war costs.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DHassan NH

      Demanded Defense Secretary explain costs of ongoing Iran war.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DHeinrich NM $150M

      Demanded Interior Department explain $150 million spent on administrative leave.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DHickenlooper CO

      Demanded Trump administration accounting of Iran war costs and Pentagon budget transparency.

      Release ↗

  16. Sep 17, 2026
    • Bill

      RFitzpatrick PA

      Introduced bipartisan resolution to prohibit members of Congress from profiting off earmarks.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DClark MA

      Criticized Republican economic policies and promised Democrats will lower costs for working families.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DJeffries NY

      Criticized Trump administration and Republican economy ahead of midterm elections.

      Release ↗

  17. Sep 16, 2026
    • Criticism

      RSmucker PA

      Criticized Federal Reserve interest rate increase, calling for Congress to address fiscal deficits.

      Release ↗

    • Praise

      RErnst IA

      Applauded House passage of Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act requiring transparency on overbudget projects.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DVindman VA

      Co-sponsored bill to eliminate tax breaks for data centers and make them pay their fair share.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DHickenlooper CO

      Criticized President Trump for corruption and cost-of-living crisis affecting working families.

      Release ↗

    • Hearing

      DHimes CT

      Questioned Treasury Secretary on Trump administration market interventions.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DJeffries NY

      Held press event emphasizing House Democrats' commitment to fighting for affordable America.

      Release ↗

    • Praise

      RDavidson OH

      Recognized by National Taxpayers Union for combating waste, fraud and proposing budget amendments.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RMiller-Meeks IA

      Passed Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act requiring disclosure of federal projects over budget or behind schedule.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DGillibrand NY $168M

      Criticized Trump administration's shift of SNAP funding costs to states, affecting New York by $168 million annually.

      Release ↗

  18. Sep 15, 2026
    • Hearing

      DPressley MA

      Questioned Treasury Secretary on Black unemployment and economic impacts of Trump policies.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DPanetta CA

      Announced signing of bipartisan bill requiring disclosure of previously hidden government spending.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RScott FL

      Announced project to address America's cost-of-living crisis and counter socialism.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DWarner VA, DWarnock GA

      Voted against Clarity Act cloture, opposing crypto legislation while president has financial conflicts.

      Release (2 members) ↗

    • Bill

      RErnst IA

      President Trump signed Ernst's bipartisan Stop Secret Spending Act into law.

      Release ↗

    • Hearing

      RJoyce OH

      Held oversight hearing on the Economy Act and federal interagency agreements.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DMurray WA $9.5B

      Criticized Trump administration GAO report showing $9.5 billion spent paying federal workers not to work.

      Release ↗

  19. Sep 14, 2026
    • Criticism

      DBlumenthal CT

      Delivered opening statement at forum criticizing Trump family corruption and self-enrichment.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DSchiff CA

      Demanded Freedom 250 disclose corporate donations and address pay-to-play concerns.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RCurtis UT

      Authored opinion piece praising capitalism and free enterprise for human progress.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RMcClain MI

      House passed McClain's Common Cents Act to end penny production and reduce government waste.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DJeffries NY

      Criticized Trump administration and Republicans for failing to lower cost of living.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DCourtney CT

      Called on House colleagues to support bill safeguarding taxpayer investment in Air Force One aircraft.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DCourtney CT

      Introduced bill prohibiting use of Qatari-gifted Air Force One plane for presidential private use.

      Release ↗

    • Praise

      RThune SD

      Praised Republican efforts to address inflation and immigration crises from Biden administration.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DJeffries NY

      Criticized Republicans for failing to address the affordability crisis facing Americans.

      Release ↗

  20. Sep 11, 2026
    • Bill

      DPettersen CO

      Introduced bill to examine impacts of federal workforce cuts on constituent services.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DWarner VA

      Pressed HHS Secretary Kennedy on diverting taxpayer funds to personal brand projects.

      Release ↗

  21. Sep 10, 2026
    • Statement

      DVindman VA

      Voted to keep government open; survey shows 84% of Virginia constituents support keeping government funded.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DHassan NH

      Pressed HHS Secretary Kennedy on diverting public health funding to personal projects.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DJeffries NY

      Criticized Trump administration policies on Medicaid, SNAP, healthcare, ICE and voting rights.

      Release ↗

  22. Sep 9, 2026
    • Statement

      RBuchanan FL $40000B

      Warned of national debt crisis and called for balanced budget amendment.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DHoyle OR

      Criticized House Republicans for canceling voting days and neglecting economic issues.

      Release ↗

  23. Sep 8, 2026
    • Visit

      DNeal MA $18.2M

      Highlighted $18.2 million in federal investments in Southbridge from pandemic and infrastructure legislation.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DPeters CA

      Urged House leadership to adopt bipartisan fiscal reforms as national debt exceeds $40 trillion.

      Release ↗

  24. Sep 7, 2026
    • Visit

      DDuckworth IL

      Held roundtable on rising costs for Illinois families under Trump administration policies.

      Release ↗

  25. Sep 4, 2026
  26. Sep 3, 2026
    • Bill

      RKean NJ

      Introduced bill to ban taxpayer funding for first-class flights for members of Congress.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DJeffries NY

      Criticized Republican policies on healthcare, nutrition assistance, and cost of living.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      RHawley MO

      Pressed Postmaster General to answer for bonus payments and poor mail service in Missouri.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DMerkley OR $1B

      Questioned Education Secretary on lack of transparency in $1 billion student loan administration fund spending.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DMurray WA

      Criticized Pentagon effort to redirect billions in NIH funding away from medical research.

      Release ↗

  27. Sep 2, 2026
  28. Sep 1, 2026
  29. Aug 31, 2026
  30. Aug 29, 2026
    • Statement

      DJeffries NY

      Stated House Democrats are committed to fighting the affordability crisis and lowering cost of living.

      Release ↗

  31. Aug 28, 2026
    • Statement

      DKim NJ

      Released joint statement on watchdog report detailing Trump administration's attempt to destroy CFPB.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DPappas NH

      Announced 43 new cosponsors for DISCLOSE Act to eliminate dark money in elections.

      Release ↗

    • Hearing

      DLee NV

      Hosted field hearing in Las Vegas on cost of living crisis and affordability challenges facing Nevada families.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DGillibrand NY

      Toured Buffalo and Troy to address rising grocery and household goods prices on working families.

      Release ↗

  32. Aug 27, 2026
    • Letter

      DHuffman CA

      Demanded records from corporate sponsors of Freedom 250 over White House fundraising concerns.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DMarkey MA $7.5B

      Led 134 colleagues demanding release of $7.5 billion in international affairs funding before September 30 expiration.

      Release ↗

  33. Aug 26, 2026
    • Criticism

      DGillibrand NY

      Criticized Trump administration for raising household costs by $5,000 through inflation and policy changes.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DSchneider IL

      Hosted roundtable and released report on cost-of-living crisis affecting Illinois families.

      Release ↗

  34. Aug 25, 2026
  35. Aug 24, 2026
    • Criticism

      DReed RI

      Criticized Trump administration policies for raising costs on Rhode Island households by $3,800 annually.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DCorrea CA

      Released report showing Trump tariffs, Iran war, and legislation driving up living costs.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DNeal MA $87.3M

      Highlighted $87.3 million in federal investments in Pittsfield from pandemic relief and infrastructure laws.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DHeinrich NM $400M

      Criticized Supreme Court decision allowing Trump ballroom construction funded by taxpayers.

      Release ↗

  36. Aug 23, 2026
    • Criticism

      DGillibrand NY

      Called for market structure legislation to ban president from issuing or profiting from cryptocurrency.

      Release ↗

  37. Aug 21, 2026
    • Statement

      DGolden ME $40000B

      Reacted to national debt surpassing $40 trillion, calling for bipartisan fiscal responsibility.

      Release ↗

  38. Aug 20, 2026
    • Criticism

      RBiggs AZ, RSmucker PA $40B

      Criticized national debt surpassing $40 trillion and called for fiscal discipline.

      Release (2 members) ↗

    • Criticism

      DHickenlooper CO $186B

      Criticized GOP SNAP cuts, noting 33,681 Coloradans lost food assistance benefits.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      RCapito WV

      Visited North Central West Virginia for economic development and national security events.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DNeal MA $1.5B

      Visited East Longmeadow to highlight $1.5 billion in federal investments from ARPA and infrastructure laws.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RHuizenga MI

      Warned that $40 trillion national debt threatens economy and called for bipartisan fiscal commission.

      Release ↗

  39. Aug 19, 2026
    • Visit

      RNunn IA

      Hosted roundtable with small business owners on reducing regulatory costs and red tape.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DSchiff CA

      Criticized Trump administration as status quo while Democrats focus on affordability.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RWomack AR

      Introduced bill requiring biennial budget framework and fiscal commission.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DDavids KS

      Led 33 members demanding Trump Administration restore National Weather Service weather balloon launches.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DNeal MA $23.5M

      Highlighted $23.5 million in federal investments in Palmer from ARPA, IIJA, and IRA.

      Release ↗

    • Funding

      RCramer ND $630K

      Announced $630,000 in Economic Development Administration funding to North Dakota regional councils.

      Release ↗

  40. Aug 18, 2026
    • Bill

      RLankford OK $56M

      Passed bipartisan Common Cents Act to end penny production and save $56 million annually.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DNeal MA $100M

      Visited West Springfield to highlight nearly $100 million in federal investments from pandemic and infrastructure laws.

      Release (2 members) ↗

  41. Aug 17, 2026
  42. Aug 14, 2026
  43. Aug 13, 2026
  44. Aug 12, 2026
    • Criticism

      DSchiff CA

      Criticized Trump for prioritizing self-enrichment over addressing affordability and cost of living.

      Release ↗

    • Praise

      RSmith MO

      Praised Trump administration for ending beneficial ownership reporting requirement.

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    • Criticism

      DClark MA

      Criticized Trump's economic management as inflation rose in July.

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    • Bill

      RMoody FL

      Cosponsored Stop Secret Spending Act advancing to president's desk.

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    • Letter

      DPadilla CA $150M

      Demanded answers on $150 million no-bid contract to Trump-aligned law firm for unaccompanied children representation.

      Release ↗

  45. Aug 11, 2026
    • Bill

      RSteube FL

      Introduced bill requiring spending cuts equal to any debt limit increase over 11 years.

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    • Bill

      RLee UT

      Urged Pentagon to codify Trump executive order cutting defense contractor waste.

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    • Visit

      DDavids KS

      Tracked grocery prices to highlight inflation concerns and called for supply chain and tax reforms.

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    • Letter

      DMurphy CT

      Joined letter demanding Trump administration restore funding for 223 canceled energy projects.

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  46. Aug 10, 2026
    • Letter

      DHuffman CA $620M

      Demanded documents from Vulcan Elements over $620 million Defense Department loan with alleged White House favoritism.

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  47. Aug 8, 2026
    • Statement

      RCramer ND

      Announced Senate passage of continuing resolution funding government through December 11.

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    • Statement

      RHoeven ND

      Supported Senate passage of legislation funding government through December 11.

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  48. Aug 7, 2026
  49. Aug 6, 2026
    • Bill

      DCoons DE

      Celebrated Senate passage of bill extending bankruptcy financial tools to small businesses and families.

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    • Letter

      DDurbin IL $580M

      Demanded Trump administration restore $580 million in canceled Illinois energy grants.

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    • Bill

      RHawley MO

      Bill banning bonuses for Postmaster General passed Senate committee in bipartisan vote.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DClark MA

      Stated affordability is top issue for midterms and signaled openness to stopgap bill.

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    • Letter

      DPappas NH

      Joined letter pressing Republican leaders to oppose plans to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      RJackson TX

      Led 22 Texas Republicans urging Senate to pass House budget resolution for Trump agenda.

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    • Statement

      RThune SD

      Criticized Democratic policies on socialism and promoted Republican tax and energy agenda.

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    • Criticism

      DLarson CT

      Called for independent review of Social Security disability benefit reviews by Trump administration.

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    • Bill

      DGillibrand NY

      Introduced bill creating "Democracy Dollars" voucher program to reduce billionaire influence in campaigns.

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  50. Aug 5, 2026
    • Criticism

      DSchatz HI

      Criticized Trump and Republicans for deliberately raising prices on Americans through policy.

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    • Criticism

      DLee NV

      Criticized Trump's economic policies for raising costs and called to make No Tax on Tips permanent.

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    • Hearing

      RGrassley IA

      Questioned witnesses at Senate Finance Committee hearing on Social Security solvency and bipartisan solutions.

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  51. Aug 4, 2026
    • Letter

      DWhitehouse RI

      Demanded Trump administration restore cancelled energy project grants to Democratic states.

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    • Bill

      RGrassley IA

      Announced Senate unanimous passage of Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act supporting small businesses.

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    • Bill

      DBeyer VA

      Introduced bill to strengthen legal remedies against illegal federal fund impoundments.

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    • Praise

      DMurray WA

      Praised bipartisan continuing resolution that averts shutdown and protects border funding.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DMerkley OR, DWyden OR

      Reintroduced bipartisan bill to audit Pentagon and withhold 2% of budgets for failed audits.

      Release (2 members) ↗

    • Visit

      DWilson FL

      Hosted free federal job fair for South Florida workers affected by federal workforce cuts.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DBennet CO

      Demanded Trump administration restore funding for 223 energy projects canceled for political reasons.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      RBarrasso WY

      Urged Senate Democrats to vote to keep government open and avoid shutdown.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DMorelle NY

      Introduced legislation to require disclosure of financial gifts connected to presidential pardons and clarify bribery laws apply to the President.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RTuberville AL

      Introduced bill to tie Postmaster General bonuses to actual performance metrics.

      Release ↗

  52. Aug 3, 2026
    • Visit

      DFriedman CA

      Toured National Weather Service office and criticized Trump administration cuts to the agency.

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    • Request

      DHickenlooper CO $600M

      Demanded Trump administration restore $600 million in canceled Colorado energy project funding.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DCraig MN

      Pressed Trump administration on Department of Education responsiveness and student loan confusion.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DMurray WA

      Opposed continuing resolution, criticized military spending and health care cuts.

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    • Bill

      DBlumenthal CT

      Introduced legislation requiring disclosure of financial gifts connected to presidential pardons.

      Release ↗

    • Statement

      DKaine VA

      Voted against a continuing resolution to extend government funding through December.

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    • Statement

      DKim NJ

      Supported bipartisan continuing resolution to fund government through December 2026.

      Release ↗

    • Funding

      DAguilar CA $18M

      Secured nearly $18 million for 20 Inland Empire projects in FY 2027 appropriations bills.

      Release ↗

  53. Aug 2, 2026
    • Statement

      DMurray WA

      Praised improved continuing resolution that blocks Trump administration funding transfers and politicization.

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