| Action type | Wk ofJul 4 | Wk ofJul 11 | Wk ofJul 18 | Wk ofJul 25 | Wk ofAug 11 | Wk ofAug 825 | Wk ofAug 1517 | Wk ofAug 2214 | Wk ofAug 2951 | Wk ofSep 510 | Wk ofSep 1232 | Wk ofSep 1922 | Wk ofSep 2628 | Total |
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| Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions | 4 | |||||||||||||
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 34 | |||||||||||||
| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 6 | |||||||||||||
| StatementsResponses to news | +9 | 38 | ||||||||||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | +2 | 48 | ||||||||||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 7 | |||||||||||||
| Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits | 16 | |||||||||||||
| Announced fundingGrants and approvals | 4 | |||||||||||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | 28 | |||||||||||||
| Other | 15 |
+36 more with fewer actions
DGillibrand NY $1.8B
Criticized Trump's $1.8 billion in vanity projects as wasteful spending.
Sought to pass bill blocking Trump's illegal pocket rescissions of appropriated funds.
DMerkley OR $1B
Criticized Trump administration for illegally clawing back nearly $1 billion in congressionally authorized funds.
Introduced bill capping federal appointee salaries at congressional member pay levels.
DWalkinshaw VA $200M
Demanded answers from DHS Secretary on use of taxpayer funds for pro-Trump political advertisements.
Criticized Trump administration and Republicans for failing to address affordability crisis.
Murray criticized Trump's pocket rescission as illegal after GAO concluded it violates law.
Murray and Murphy demanded DHS stop using taxpayer funds for Trump campaign ads.
Murray criticized Republicans for failing to oppose Trump's illegal pocket rescission scheme.
Murphy and Murray pressed DHS for details on taxpayer-funded Trump campaign ads.
DMerkley OR $1B
Criticized Trump's pocket rescissions as illegal withholding of congressionally appropriated funding.
DHassan NH $20M
Introduced Senate resolution opposing Trump's taxpayer-funded political ads.
Celebrated Congress passage of her Common Cents Act to end penny production and save taxpayer money.
Criticized Democrats for blocking Republican legislation on energy costs, taxes and fraud.
Called for investigation into Trump's use of DHS funds for political TV ads.
Called for decisive congressional action to make life more affordable for Americans.
Demanded Trump administration stop using taxpayer dollars for political advertising.
DDurbin IL, DMcCollum MN $810M
Criticized Trump administration's $810 million pocket rescission of congressionally-appropriated funding.
Sent letter to SSA and IRS leaders opposing cuts to employee paid leave benefits.
Criticized Republican economic policies and promoted Democratic commitment to affordable living.
RBoebert CO $810M
Praised White House rescission cutting $810 million in spending on criminal aliens and foreign aid.
DDurbin IL $1B
Criticized Trump's $1 billion rescission of congressionally approved funds for education, health, and other programs.
DMurray WA, DBaldwin WI $800M
Criticized Trump administration's illegal impoundment of over $800 million in federal funding.
DMerkley OR, DLuján NM $1B
Condemned Trump administration's illegal pocket rescissions clawing back nearly $1 billion in appropriated funding.
DGillibrand NY $1.8B
Criticized Trump vanity projects estimated to cost $1.8 billion, citing alternative uses for funds.
Demanded White House remove taxpayer-funded Trump political ad from the air.
Hosted podcast discussion on America's $40 trillion national debt and fiscal sustainability.
Introduced bill to increase transparency in federal settlement payments and Judgment Fund spending.
Criticized Trump administration plan to empower Russ Vought to veto NIH research awards.
Hosted telephone town hall discussing impact of Trump administration policies on Illinois families' costs.
Stated Democrats are focused on reducing costs and healthcare affordability before midterm elections.
Criticized UN spending and called for accountability in foreign aid and international programs.
Criticized Trump administration for impounding or redirecting billions in foreign assistance funding.
Announced bipartisan bill signed into law increasing transparency of government spending.
Introduced bill imposing 100 percent surtax on income from government-favored companies.
Criticized Trump plan to give political appointees veto power over NIH research funding.
Condemned Trump administration attempts to cut NIH research grants based on political agenda.
Led bipartisan coalition of 110 lawmakers urging Congress to reject federal employee pay freeze.
Joined 44 Senate Democrats in demanding Defense Secretary Hegseth provide full accounting of Iran war costs.
Demanded Trump administration accounting of Iran war costs and Pentagon budget transparency.
DHeinrich NM $150M
Demanded Interior Department explain $150 million spent on administrative leave.
Criticized Trump administration and Republican economy ahead of midterm elections.
Introduced bipartisan resolution to prohibit members of Congress from profiting off earmarks.
Criticized President Trump for corruption and cost-of-living crisis affecting working families.
DGillibrand NY $168M
Criticized Trump administration's shift of SNAP funding costs to states, affecting New York by $168 million annually.
Co-sponsored bill to eliminate tax breaks for data centers and make them pay their fair share.
Criticized Federal Reserve interest rate increase, calling for Congress to address fiscal deficits.
Passed Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act requiring disclosure of federal projects over budget or behind schedule.
Held press event emphasizing House Democrats' commitment to fighting for affordable America.
Recognized by National Taxpayers Union for combating waste, fraud and proposing budget amendments.
Voted against cloture on Clarity Act, citing presidential corruption concerns.
DMurray WA $9.5B
Criticized Trump administration GAO report showing $9.5 billion spent paying federal workers not to work.
Announced signing of bipartisan bill requiring disclosure of previously hidden government spending.
Questioned Treasury Secretary on Black unemployment and economic impacts of Trump policies.
Demanded Freedom 250 disclose corporate donations and address pay-to-play concerns.
Authored opinion piece praising capitalism and free enterprise for human progress.
Delivered opening statement at forum criticizing Trump family corruption and self-enrichment.
House passed McClain's Common Cents Act to end penny production and reduce government waste.
Criticized Republicans for failing to address the affordability crisis facing Americans.
Criticized Trump administration and Republicans for failing to lower cost of living.
Introduced bill prohibiting use of Qatari-gifted Air Force One plane for presidential private use.
Called on House colleagues to support bill safeguarding taxpayer investment in Air Force One aircraft.
Pressed HHS Secretary Kennedy on diverting taxpayer funds to personal brand projects.
Introduced bill to examine impacts of federal workforce cuts on constituent services.
Pressed HHS Secretary Kennedy on diverting public health funding to personal projects.
Voted to keep government open; survey shows 84% of Virginia constituents support keeping government funded.
Criticized Trump administration policies on Medicaid, SNAP, healthcare, ICE and voting rights.
RBuchanan FL $40000B
Warned of national debt crisis and called for balanced budget amendment.
Urged House leadership to adopt bipartisan fiscal reforms as national debt exceeds $40 trillion.
Held roundtable on rising costs for Illinois families under Trump administration policies.
Demanded Elon Musk testify under oath after GAO found DOGE DHS savings claims vastly overstated.
Criticized Pentagon diverting billions from NIH medical research to defense spending.
Demanded Trump disclose whether he or allies profit from Venezuela oil deal.
Voted for continuing resolution to fund federal government through December 11.
Voted for resolution condemning socialism and legislation protecting domestic mining operations.
Criticized Trump's economic record, tariffs and corporate tax breaks amid slower job growth.
Criticized Pentagon effort to redirect billions in NIH funding away from medical research.
DMerkley OR $1B
Questioned Education Secretary on lack of transparency in $1 billion student loan administration fund spending.
Pressed Postmaster General to answer for bonus payments and poor mail service in Missouri.
Criticized Republican policies on healthcare, nutrition assistance, and cost of living.
Welcomed government funding extension through December 11 preventing shutdown.
DDexter OR $27B
House Veterans' Affairs Committee unanimously passed motion to subpoena Oracle executives over $27 billion VA contract.
Released data showing Pennsylvanians spent additional $4,200 on essentials under Trump administration.
Voted for bipartisan continuing resolution to fund government through December 11.
Praised House passage of continuing resolution to avert government shutdown through December 11.
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
Released Capitol Hill Report covering defense spending, small business protection, and government funding.
Voted for continuing resolution extending government funding through December 2026.
Praised government funding bill provision delaying hemp product ban to December.
Criticized Democratic policies as socialist agenda raising costs for families.
Voted for continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 11, 2026.
Voted for H.R. 6500 continuing appropriations act extending federal funding through December 11.
Voted for continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 11, 2026.
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
RJoyce PA, DCleaver MO, RCiscomani AZ
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
Criticized Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump administration's unauthorized White House ballroom construction.
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
Voted for continuing resolution to avert shutdown, block immigration agenda funding, restore Planned Parenthood funding.
Voted for continuing resolution blocking ICE funding loopholes and protecting federal grants.
Criticized Trump's proposed federal employee pay freeze as inadequate amid inflation.
Convened roundtable with Treasury official and business leaders on Trump Accounts program.
Stated House Democrats are committed to fighting the affordability crisis and lowering cost of living.
Toured Buffalo and Troy to address rising grocery and household goods prices on working families.
Announced 43 new cosponsors for DISCLOSE Act to eliminate dark money in elections.
DMarkey MA $7.5B
Led 134 colleagues demanding release of $7.5 billion in international affairs funding before September 30 expiration.
Demanded records from corporate sponsors of Freedom 250 over White House fundraising concerns.
Criticized Trump administration for raising household costs by $5,000 through inflation and policy changes.
Hosted roundtable and released report on cost-of-living crisis affecting Illinois families.
DWelch VT, DSchiff CA, DBlumenthal CT $464M
Demanded answers on DHS $464 million no-bid contract to Trump-allied company for aircraft.
DHeinrich NM $400M
Criticized Supreme Court decision allowing Trump ballroom construction funded by taxpayers.
Released report showing Trump tariffs, Iran war, and legislation driving up living costs.
Called for market structure legislation to ban president from issuing or profiting from cryptocurrency.
DGolden ME $40000B
Reacted to national debt surpassing $40 trillion, calling for bipartisan fiscal responsibility.
Visited North Central West Virginia for economic development and national security events.
DHickenlooper CO $186B
Criticized GOP SNAP cuts, noting 33,681 Coloradans lost food assistance benefits.
RSmucker PA, RBiggs AZ $40B
Criticized national debt reaching $40 trillion and called for spending controls.
Warned that $40 trillion national debt threatens economy and called for bipartisan fiscal commission.
Criticized Trump administration as status quo while Democrats focus on affordability.
RCramer ND $630K
Announced $630,000 in Economic Development Administration funding to North Dakota regional councils.
Led 33 members demanding Trump Administration restore National Weather Service weather balloon launches.
RLankford OK $56M
Passed bipartisan Common Cents Act to end penny production and save $56 million annually.
DNeal MA $42.8M
Visited Agawam to highlight $42.8 million in federal investments from pandemic and infrastructure laws.
DSchumer NY $5M
Launched push for $5 million federal funding to improve New York's first state veterans cemetery.
DSánchez CA, DJackson IL, DHuffman CA
Led 54 House Democrats calling for transparency in Trump critical minerals agreements.
DGillen NY $2M
Announced $2 million in federal security grants for eleven houses of worship in New York.
Requested Government Accountability Office audit of Trump administration's White House ballroom project.
Pressed Attorney General on Trump administration's use of DOJ funds for political allies.
DPadilla CA, DSchiff CA $1.9B
Demanded Trump administration stop delaying transit funding for blue states.
Called for audit of White House ballroom project's funding and authorization.
DHeinrich NM, DDurbin IL $300M
Called for GAO audit of Trump administration's $300 million White House ballroom project.
DBlumenthal CT $927M
Demanded White House explain $927 million in White House renovation costs.
Called for shift in national priorities away from military spending toward domestic social programs.
DKennedy NY $300K
Announced National Park Service approved $300,000 in overdue operating funds for historic site.
DEscobar TX $80M
Visited federal prison and questioned closure plan, citing $80 million infrastructure needs.
Criticized Trump for prioritizing self-enrichment over addressing affordability and cost of living.
DPadilla CA $150M
Demanded answers on $150 million no-bid contract to Trump-aligned law firm for unaccompanied children representation.
Joined letter demanding Trump administration restore funding for 223 canceled energy projects.
Introduced bill requiring spending cuts equal to any debt limit increase over 11 years.
Tracked grocery prices to highlight inflation concerns and called for supply chain and tax reforms.
DHuffman CA $620M
Demanded documents from Vulcan Elements over $620 million Defense Department loan with alleged White House favoritism.
Supported Senate passage of legislation funding government through December 11.
Announced Senate passage of continuing resolution funding government through December 11.
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