Statements · since Aug 1, 2026
What Congress is saying
7,572 statements and posts from 497 members D 4,698 from 253R 2,874 from 244
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Secured $6.6 million FEMA funding for wildfire survivor case management program.
“I'm relieved FEMA finally released this funding at the eleventh hour. This is a real win for the thousands of wildfire survivors in Southern California who depend on these case managers to navigate the red tape standing between them and rebuilding, and it is exactly what my fellow California colleagues and I have been…”
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CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON 50 YEARS OF THE HYDE AMENDMENT
Issued statement criticizing the Hyde Amendment's 50-year restriction on abortion funding.
“Systemic injustice does not occur spontaneously. It is born in the cruel and controlling hearts of politicians who steal our power and pretend it is their own. As Members of Congress, we have a moral responsibility to stop the Hyde Amendment before it reaches one more year and harms any more women. Now is the time we…”
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Joined three congressional caucuses focused on antisemitism, U.S.-Japan relations, and Denmark ties.
“Since Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, too many Jewish students have been harassed, threatened, or made to feel unwelcome on their own campuses.”
October 7th Terrorist Attacks ResolutionCampus AntisemitismAI-read
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Shared Wall Street Journal article about wealth inequality widening.
“The gap between the rich and the very, very rich is getting wider.”
Economics and Public FinanceAI-read
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Griffith Celebrates Trump Trade Wins for American Coal
Praised Trump's trade deal securing Chinese purchases of American coal.
“I applaud President Trump for prioritizing increased U.S. coal purchases by China in recent trade negotiations. As an advocate for Southwest Virginia coal mining, I support President Trump’s negotiating tactics to have China purchase more American coal. This move will help generate economic growth, protect coal jobs…”
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Griffith Announces $100,000 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
Announced $100,000 HHS grant to Virginia Tech for antimicrobial resistance research.
“This grant for $100,000 helps Virginia Tech contribute to American aquaculture health and sciences.”
Health Research FundingAI-read
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Griffith Announces $350,000 Veterans Affairs Grant to Ninth District’s Mountain Valor
Announced $350,000 Veterans Affairs grant to Mountain Valor for veteran suicide prevention.
“This Veterans Affairs grant for $350,000 helps Mountain Valor support our local veteran community with critical services and resources.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Guthrie Celebrates Federal Grant Funding to Support Rural Health Providers
Celebrated $375,138 in federal grants for two rural Kentucky hospitals.
“Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to provide meaningful solutions to provide high-quality health care that is accessible to all Americans, especially those in our rural communities.”
Rural Health CareAI-read
Mentions H.R. 7148
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Criticized Trump administration's Strategic Petroleum Reserve release as too late to lower energy costs.
Fuel PricesAI-read
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Kaptur Applauds $280,000 Federal Investment in Owens Community College
Announced $280,000 federal investment in Owens Community College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center.
“Education is a pathway to higher-paying jobs, stronger careers and a more resilient economy.”
EducationAI-read
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Sherman Statement on FEMA Funding for Los Angeles Wildfire Disaster Aid Program
Called on FEMA to fund wildfire disaster case management program through May.
“Pleased to see that FEMA is paying California the money it owes to the state for providing caseworkers for fire victims through September 30. It is now time for FEMA to approve and fund keeping this program open at least through May of next year. Losing one’s home in a horrendous fire is extremely difficult on…”
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Rep. Simpson Releases Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment
Released statement supporting Hyde Amendment and pro-life legislation.
“The Hyde Amendment has saved millions of precious American lives for fifty years.”
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The United States Space Academy Should Go to Idaho. Here’s Why.
Advocated for United States Space Academy location in Idaho.
“we would go to the moon, not because it was easy, but because it was hard.”
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FEMA Region 2 Administrator Hartnett to survey Nor’easter damage with Chris Smith
Joined FEMA administrator surveying Nor'easter damage in New Jersey coastal communities.
“Last week, New Jersey—and especially the shore communities within our Fourth Congressional District—experienced a severe Nor’easter, bringing heavy rains, damaging winds, and substantial, prolonged flooding. The storm also caused significant and dangerous beach erosion, as well as thousands of power outages across the…”
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Defended Hyde Amendment restricting federal Medicaid funding for abortion.
“An innocent, defenseless human life, in a caring and humane society deserves better than to be flushed down a toilet or burned in an incinerator.”
Abortion PolicyAI-read
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Wasserman Schultz Conducts Surprise Miramar ICE Facility Inspection Following Whistleblower Report
Conducted unannounced inspection of ICE facility in Miramar, Florida to oversee detention conditions.
“The conditions we documented during my last surprise inspection got ICE’s attention, so they did their best over the last week to clean things up. Oversight and public pressure work, and we need more of it in our state and across the country.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Cosponsored bill to strengthen states' ability to identify and recover fraudulent Medicaid payments.
“Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar that cannot be used to provide care for Americans who rely on Medicaid.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Demanded Trump administration end expedited immigration hearings that bypass due process protections.
“This unwarranted blitzkrieg of assaults on justice and fair treatment raises serious constitutional concerns and is unworthy of the oaths you swore to uphold.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Ranking Member Huffman Statement on Senate Permitting Deal
Expressed concerns about Senate permitting deal, citing weakness on clean energy and environmental protections.
“Passing a good permitting reform package will be one of my top priorities for the next Congress, so I'm very interested in these Senate negotiations.”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Praised Senate bipartisan permitting package including his clean energy bills.
“I'm especially encouraged to see so many of my priorities included. I've spent years calling for America to build critical infrastructure faster. My bills that are included in the package will increase energy supply, build more transmission, and make sure the backlog of clean energy projects get built with no more…”
Modernizing Outdated Regulations to Expand American Fuel ActEnergy Project PermittingAI-read
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Hudson, Knott Veterans Home Bill Clears Senate, Heads to President’s Desk
Announced Senate passage of bill to enable construction of new veterans home near Fort Bragg.
“Our veterans kept their promise to serve, and we have a responsibility to keep our promise to take care of them.”
Fort Bragg Veterans Home Land TransferArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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Criticized Trump administration and Republicans for failing to address affordability crisis.
Government SpendingAI-read
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Introduced bill to impose sanctions on Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank and Gaza.
“Under Netanyahu’s government, settlers are engaged in a violent land grab that’s ripping Palestinians from their land.”
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Joined letter to National Archives urging halt to relocation of Chicago regional facility.
“This hasty, ill-conceived move would have profoundly harmful consequences. It could restrict access to vital records, including for federal agencies that routinely access them to carry out their mission. It would irreversibly damage staff expertise that has been built for decades around this facility and is inseparable…”
National Archives Protection ActGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read
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Praised Boeing's $20 billion Navy fighter contract for Missouri jobs and national defense.
“An investment of this size doesn’t stay in one place. It ripples through every community it touches, and Missouri families will feel it for years to come. This is a huge win for the Show-Me State, and I will continue fighting every day to bring good-paying jobs and investment like this to Missouri.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Presented the 2026 Peter J. Gomes Service Award to Brigadier General Andrea Gayle-Bennett.
“Brigadier General Gayle-Bennett embodies the very best of our community and the spirit of service that Reverend Gomes taught us to uphold.”
Veterans RecognitionAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan resolution honoring Olmstead decision protecting disability rights.
“It is essential that people with disabilities continue to have the right to live, work, and thrive in their own communities with dignity.”
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Bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act Heads to President’s Desk
Announced bipartisan Social Security clarity bill passed Senate and heads to president.
“Passage of this bill is a victory for seniors and older workers, who will now be able to make more informed decisions about their retirement benefits.”
Social Security BenefitsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 5284
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Introduced bill to impose sanctions on Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank and Gaza.
“The continued expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories illustrates the contempt Israel’s government has for international law and longstanding U.S. policy.”
Israeli Settler Violence in West BankAI-read
Mentions H.R. 953
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Amata’s IGIA Message Highlights American Samoa’s Opposition to Seabed Mining, and Key Priorities
Expressed opposition to seabed mining in American Samoa waters and raised concerns about rogue AI systems.
“At this time, the biggest concern for the people of American Samoa is the administration’s rush to deep sea mine in American Samoa’s waters.”
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
Mentions H.R. 6158
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Amata Highlights $343,065 OVW Grant for Efforts in American Samoa
Announced $343,065 federal grant for domestic and sexual violence services in American Samoa.
“Congratulations once again to Fuatino Jennifer Tofaeono and everyone involved through the Alliance in providing these services, and thank you for the efforts to ensure grants made available federally then reach American Samoa.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Rep. Panetta Secures Over $1 Million for San Miguel Emergency Operations Center
Secured $1 million for San Miguel Fire Department emergency operations center.
“When disasters strike, it’s an all-hands-on-deck reaction by our firefighters and law enforcement officers at every level. That’s why coordination, communication, and integration are important for the success of that type of unified response.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Led 56 colleagues demanding quality legal representation for unaccompanied immigrant children in deportation proceedings.
“Unaccompanied immigrant children are receiving substandard legal services at a time when the Trump Administration is already trying to prevent a fair hearing of their cases. The Department of Justice (DOJ) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has reportedly directed immigration judges to limit the length of…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Krishnamoorthi Responds to New Report Finding 240% Rise in Anti-South Asian Hate on X
Responded to report documenting 240 percent rise in anti-South Asian hate posts on X.
“The 240 percent surge in monthly anti-South Asian hate on X did not come out of nowhere. We have watched politicians demonize South Asians over something as ordinary as attending a college football game and the Trump Administration traffic in racist stereotypes targeting people named Singh. Americans of every…”
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Led 21 colleagues in demanding EPA answers on microplastics exclusion from drinking water monitoring rule.
“Notably, the EPA has not scientifically justified, or even stated, that microplastics are less of a public health threat than any of the 30 other contaminants they included on the draft UCMR.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The ‘Affordability’ Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
Shared Wall Street Journal editorial criticizing Democrats' affordability policies.
Cost of LivingAI-read
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Sent letter to DOJ and New Jersey Attorney General requesting investigation into Linden's discriminatory zoning against Jewish community.
“Religious freedom is one of the cornerstones of our democracy, and any attempt to exclude or harass a certain population based on prejudice, particularly by public officials, is deeply upsetting and disturbing.”
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Attended 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey to celebrate Korean-American community and Chuseok.
“The Korean American community is a critical part of North Jersey — they work every day to make the Fifth District an even better place to live, raise our families, and do business. I’m proud to be able to help celebrate Chuseok and remember that our greatest strength is diversity in the United States.”
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Smucker’s Bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act Heads to President’s Desk
Announced bipartisan Social Security claiming age clarity bill passed Senate.
“Americans who have worked their entire lives and earned Social Security benefits deserve clear, straightforward information as they make important decisions about their retirement.”
Social Security ClarityAI-read
Mentions H.R. 5284
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RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Demands Accountability from ATF on Firearm Registry
Demanded ATF accountability on firearm registry practices and record-keeping procedures.
“any system of registration of firearms, firearm owners, or firearms transactions.”
Firearm Registry OversightAI-read
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