Statements · since Aug 1, 2026
What Congress is saying
7,767 statements and posts from 497 members D 4,835 from 253R 2,932 from 244
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Announced $8.6 million in federal funding to increase safety and security at 49 religious institutions across Maryland.
“Marylanders of all faiths deserve to both be safe and feel safe in their houses of worship. Since coming to Congress, I have continued to prioritize increased security funding for nonprofit and religious institutions – both in Washington in the budget and through our Interfaith Advisory Council – which is why it is so…”
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Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs
Introduced bipartisan bill to ban non-disclosure agreements on data center projects.
“Local residents must have the final say about data centers in their communities, and that means they need to know all the facts so they can make an informed decision.”
Data Center Transparency and Community Empowerment ActsScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10118Mentions H.R. 10119Mentions H.R. 10210Mentions H.R. 10417
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Congressman Bell Announces Over $2 Million for Missouri HBCUs
Announced $2.7 million in federal funding for Missouri HBCUs.
“With adequate federal funding, they [HBCUs] can continue to educate Black Americans from Missouri and beyond for generations to come”
EducationAI-read
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Introduced bill to expand access to capital markets by creating alternative accredited investor status routes.
Finance and Financial SectorAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9574
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Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act passed both chambers of Congress and heads to president's desk.
“Today, S. 240, the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025, passed the U.S. Senate. This legislation gives the Crow Tribe greater flexibility to develop critical water infrastructure and keep long-overdue projects moving forward on the reservation. We must continue honoring our commitments to the Crow…”
Native AmericansAI-read
Mentions S. 240
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Congressman Tim Moore Helped to Secure Over $378,000 in Federal Funding for the City of Belmont
Secured $378,240 in FEMA funding for Belmont Fire Department staffing.
“I’m proud to have helped secure this grant for the Belmont Fire Department to better support the men and women who keep our community safe.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Goodlander Joins Democratic Veterans in Demanding Trump Hold China Accountable for Support to Iran
Sent letter urging Trump to hold China accountable for supporting Iran against U.S. troops.
“In May, the State Department sanctioned three China-based firms for supplying Iran with satellite imagery of American and allied military facilities. Senior officials in your administration reportedly spent months warning their Chinese counterparts that companies in their country were arming Iran with the targeting…”
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RILEY INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE TRANSIT ACCESS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
Introduced bipartisan bill creating federal grant program for rural transportation infrastructure and ride-share services.
“In Upstate New York, getting to the doctor, the grocery store, or the post office can mean driving 20 or 30 miles. If you don’t have a car or can’t drive, that becomes a real problem real fast.”
Improving Rural Transportation ActTransportation InfrastructureAI-read
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Comisionado Residente anuncia más de $11.8 millones para colegios y universidades de Puerto Rico
Announced $11.8 million in federal funding for Puerto Rico colleges and universities.
“Estas inversiones fortalecen directamente a nuestras universidades y a los estudiantes que dependen de ellas para prepararse y salir adelante. Felicitamos a los colegios y universidades que recibirán estos fondos. Nuestra oficina está disponible para apoyarles, orientarles y continuar identificando nuevas oportunidades…”
EducationAI-read
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Sent letter to VA Secretary requesting full staffing of Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center.
Military Health CareAI-read
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Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Stop Spam Calls Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to require explicit written consent for telemarketing robocalls.
“Families shouldn’t be subjected to unwanted telemarketing robocalls from thousands of businesses. In an age where Americans have become far too used to their information being sold to the highest bidder behind their backs, Congress needs to take action to protect people’s privacy. The Stop Spam Calls Act will reign in…”
Privacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District into West Virginia.
“Expanding the boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District will help preserve key Civil War sites in our Eastern Panhandle that played a significant role in our state’s history. The battlefield provides an incredible opportunity for people to learn about the formation of West Virginia and…”
Shenandoah Valley VALOR ActPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Walkinshaw Cosponsors Bipartisan Shenandoah VALOR Act to Preserve Historic Battlefields
Cosponsored bipartisan legislation to expand Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District.
“The Shenandoah Valley is an important part of our nation’s history, and we have a responsibility to preserve the places that tell that story. I’m proud to support the Shenandoah VALOR Act to expand these preservation efforts and ensure future generations can experience and learn from these historic landscapes.”
Shenandoah Valley VALOR ActPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Led Virginia delegation letter opposing Trump administration's proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule.
“This proposal would strip protections from approximately 84% of Virginia’s roadless areas, opening these lands to road construction, logging, and other industrial activities. The consequences for Virginia’s environment, economy, and public health would be severe, falling squarely on the families and communities we…”
Roadless Rule Rescission OppositionPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Rep. Grijalva, Sen. Wyden Introduce Bill to Protect Social Security Benefits from Garnishment
Introduced bill to restore Social Security protections from garnishment for federal debts.
“Social Security is not a handout — it is a benefit earned over decades of hard work. Retirees deserve to know that money will be there when they need it.”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Congressman Menefee Announces $4.2 Million Grant Awarded to Texas Southern University
Announced $4.2 million federal grant to Texas Southern University.
“TSU is a cornerstone of opportunity in the 18th Congressional District. For generations, it has opened doors for students, strengthened our Houston community, and produced incredible leaders who have made their mark in Texas and across the country.”
EducationAI-read
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Cantwell & Colleagues Push Trump To Negotiate AI Guardrails With Xi Jinping
Urged President Trump to negotiate AI development guardrails and standards with China.
“AI technology is too powerful, and its risks too many, for the U.S. and China to forgo discussions on parameters around its development and use. What our two countries develop as guardrails will serve as a standard for how the technology is used worldwide. Given how quickly AI technology is developing and how…”
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On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Continues to Press the President to End the Iran War
Voted for the 13th resolution to end Trump's war in Iran and called for Senate accountability.
“Hey, we're going to a war. It's going to cost the American people over $100 billion. It's going to spike up prices across the country. Innocent people are going to be killed, and then we're going to lose soldiers at the same time.”
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Klobuchar, Smith Push the Trump Administration to Release Heating Assistance Funds Before Winter
Urged Trump administration to release heating assistance funds before winter.
“In Minnesota, heating your home isn’t a luxury, it's a necessity.”
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Wicker, Schatz Telehealth Awareness Resolution Unanimously Adopted by the Senate
Senate unanimously adopted resolution designating Telehealth Awareness Week.
“Telehealth has reduced barriers to health care across Mississippi, yet too many patients around the country are not fully aware of its benefits.”
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Pressed DHS Secretary on refugee admission policies during statutory consultation.
“The Trump Administration’s agenda is clear: prioritize white-only Afrikaners as refugees and disregard the millions of men, women, and children from around the world who are trying to escape horrific violence and persecution.”
Afghan Refugee PolicyAI-read
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Urged Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Trump Jr.'s gift from Russian oligarch.
“If we ignore this matter in the Senate Judiciary Committee, we run the risk of being complicit in this coverup.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Released GAO report detailing Trump Administration's flawed immigration detention expansion.
“This report has uncovered more of what we’ve come to expect from the Trump Administration—cavalier and wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars without any benefit to the American people. Remember when Donald Trump promised to get rid of ‘waste, fraud, and abuse’ in Washington? Well, GAO now has exposed a shocking pattern…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Durbin Introduces Care For Moms Act To Address Maternal Mortality
Introduced CARE for Moms Act to address maternal mortality crisis.
“In the U.S., Black women are three times more likely to die as a result of their pregnancy. It is unacceptable that in this country we are losing mothers and their babies to deaths that could have been prevented with the right interventions and health care.”
HealthAI-read
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Urged FEMA to reconsider denial of fire assistance grant for East Evans Creek Fire in Oregon.
“This fire placed significant and sustained demands on local firefighting and emergency management resources, with personnel working for weeks on end to secure and protect property and human life. The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Complex Incident Management Team 1, State Fire Marshal Blue Team, local fire…”
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Criticized Senate Republicans for blocking bipartisan resolution condemning China's transnational repression.
“I’ll keep making the case to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle that we must oppose all acts of transnational repression—no matter the perpetrator.”
China Religious Persecution ConcernsInternational AffairsAI-read
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RI Gets Nearly $7.5M from HUD to Assist People Living with Disabilities
Announced $7.45 million in HUD funding for rental assistance for Rhode Islanders with disabilities.
“It is imperative that we increase and preserve affordable rental housing opportunities for Rhode Islanders. This is a smart investment that will help more Rhode Islanders with disabilities live independently in the community with dignity and security, while expanding affordable housing in our state.”
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Opposed Trump administration's proposed $5 billion taxpayer-funded investment in Middle East energy infrastructure.
“Once again, President Trump is trying to short-change Americans. He wants U.S. taxpayers to pay for his Iran war mistakes and provide some of his wealthy, royal friends with a gold-plated Big Oil bail out.”
Fuel PricesAI-read
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Demanded White House remove taxpayer-funded Trump political ad from the air.
“This is the sort of government propaganda one might expect in North Korea, not the United States of America, and it is an egregious and utterly illegal misuse of Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Risch Urges DOJ to Investigate ATF’s Illegal Gun Registry
Sent letter to DOJ urging investigation into ATF's maintenance of 1.4 billion firearm records.
“American citizens are entitled to exercise their Second Amendment rights without the federal government compiling searchable lists of their names and firearms.”
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Risch Introduces Bill to Lower Cost of Housing
Introduced bill to eliminate duplicative energy efficiency regulations on manufactured housing.
“Homeownership is central to the American dream, and I am committed to making that a reality attainable for every hardworking Idahoan.”
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Warner, Schatz, Kim to Take to Senate Floor to Demand Passage of New AI Security Legislation
Introduced sweeping legislation establishing safety and security standards for advanced AI systems.
“The companies building the most powerful AI systems in the world are sounding the alarm: the step-change increase in AI models’ capacity for cyber-offense, combined with clear failures to securely host and deploy these capabilities, could pose serious risks to our national security, our critical infrastructure, and the…”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Introduced comprehensive health care bill to lower costs, expand coverage and improve access.
“Our current health care system makes it hard and expensive for Virginians and Americans across the country to access the care they rely on.”
HealthAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1
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Introduced two bills to combat tick-borne diseases and protect Americans with alpha-gal syndrome.
“Cases of alpha-gal syndrome are rapidly increasing in Virginia and across the country, and nearly everyone I meet has or knows someone whose life has been affected by this disease. We must do more to understand, prevent, and treat AGS and other tick-borne diseases.”
HealthAI-read
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On Senate Floor, Warner Asks for Unanimous Consent to Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act
Requested unanimous consent to pass bill repealing union-busting executive orders.
“signed two executive orders, one that ripped away collective bargaining rights from more than a million public servants and the other that unilaterally canceled hundreds of thousands of existing union contracts under, frankly, what I think are a false national security pretext to make it easier, frankly, to fire…”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen telecommunications cybersecurity after Salt Typhoon hacks.
“The Salt Typhoon intrusion was the worst telecom hack in our nation’s history and showed us just how vulnerable our critical infrastructure is, but it does not have to be that way. If telecommunications companies adopt cybersecurity best practices, our networks can be more resilient.”
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Criticized Trump administration for dismissing sailor suicide attempts on USS Abraham Lincoln.
“What Trump and Secretary Hegseth dismissed as ‘fake news’ turned out to be serious and deteriorating conditions for our service members.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Introduced legislation to end New York State's criminal jurisdiction over Seneca Nation territory.
“The Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act is a crucial first step in fixing a Termination-era law enforcement model that has existed for the last 78 years.”
Native AmericansAI-read
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Demanded passage of bill to repeal Trump's tariffs on Canada and halt import ban.
“President Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs and make life more affordable, but they’ve used their total power in Washington to make life more expensive than ever.”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill requiring AI companies to disclose data collection and safety safeguards to FTC.
“AI is rapidly evolving in ways that are radically reshaping our society and transforming our world and how we interact with each other, and Americans are rightfully concerned about what AI companies and their government are doing to protect against worst case scenarios.”
AI Systems Transparency ActScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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