Congresswoman Ashley Hinson Statement on Bipartisan Health Care Solutions

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson issued the below statement following today’s House vote on extending ACA enhanced subsidies without guardrails to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse, as well as ongoing conversations on a bipartisan health care framework.

“I will not support the status quo of health care in America today, it’s a disaster. Both parties are to blame for this mess, and I’m committed to working with anyone to fix it for Iowans.

"I’m working to advance a bipartisan push to deliver support for working families alongside partners in the House and Senate. I’m encouraged by conversations around temporarily extending enhanced credits while also implementing commonsense income caps and monthly minimum premiums to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. If this agreement moves forward, we must extend open enrollment through March so families can choose a plan that best fits their needs.

"I hope my colleagues will join me in reaching a bipartisan consensus to give working families certainty while we address the root causes of out-of-control health care costs. I’m committed to taking on shady middlemen to lower prescription drug costs, and to directing health care dollars to families through HSAs rather than sending them to big insurance companies.

"Iowans sent me here to fight for them—and that means working with both parties to deliver results. It’s time to drop the partisan rhetoric and fighting and come together to pass a real bipartisan plan to improve health care access and affordability for all Americans.” — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

Background:

In December, the House also passed legislation that would kick start the process of reforming our broken health care system through lowering health care costs, requiring long-overdue transparency from pharmacy benefit managers, and empowering Iowa workers and their families to make the choices that work best for them with greater access to more affordable health care options. Hinson will continue working with her colleagues on bipartisan solutions to lower premiums and improve health care for all Americans.


Hinson Applauds House Passage of Interior, Energy and Water, and Commerce, Justice Science Appropriations Bills

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement on House passage of a government funding package, which includes the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior and Environment, Energy and Water Development, and Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bills.

“As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am focused on ensuring Iowans’ taxpayer dollars are protected by reducing wasteful spending and prioritizing investments in Iowa communities. I was proud to secure key funding for Iowa in this package to support law enforcement and improve rural infrastructure. I’ll continue working to end wasteful overspending in Washington while delivering investments in Iowa.” – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

Rep. Hinson secured funding for several Community Project Funding (CPF) requests in Iowa’s Second Congressional District:

$2,000,000 for the Independence Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Project: This project will support the City of Independence’s efforts to modernize its wastewater treatment plant to ensure its residents continue to have access to safe drinking water and save taxpayer dollars by extending the lifespan of the city’s current facility. (BUCHANAN COUNTY)

$2,000,000 for the Dubuque High Strength Waste Project: This project will upgrade the high strength waste facilities at the City of Dubuque’s Water and Resource Recovery Center to alleviate operational challenges for the city’s treatment process and ensure higher water quality standards. (DUBUQUE COUNTY)

$1,200,000 for the Dyersville Westlinden Lift Station Project: This project will support the City of Dyersville’s efforts to replace the outdated Westlinden Lift Station to reduce maintenance costs for local taxpayers and protect water quality. (DUBUQUE COUNTY)

$3,054,209 for Hardin County Radio Infrastructure: This project will equip the department with radio consoles and subscriber radio equipment needed to create interoperability for law enforcement in Hardin County, connecting them to the Iowa Statewide Interoperability Communication System (ISICS). (HARDIN COUNTY)

$1,364,725 for the Howard County Sheriff’s Department Communication and Radio Project:This project will upgrade radio systems and provide dual-band handheld and mobile radios to improve communication for law enforcement across Howard County and with the agencies on the Iowa Statewide Interoperability Communication System (ISICS). (HOWARD COUNTY)

More information about these projects is available on our website here.

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Hinson Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Gang-Related Crime

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) reintroduced the bipartisan Gang Activity Reporting Act alongside Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09). This commonsense legislation would revitalize and strengthen information-sharing between federal agencies and local law enforcement — ensuring they have the necessary information and resources to keep our communities safe. Senator Chuck Grassley is leading this effort in the Senate.

"Gang violence continues to terrorize communities across the country, and our law enforcement needs better intelligence and stronger support to fight back. If we don’t understand how gangs operate, we can’t stop them. That’s why I’m proud to reintroduce this bipartisan bill to ensure federal and local officials have the most up-to-date information they need to protect our communities. Families deserve safer streets, and I’ll continue working to give our law enforcement the tools they need to combat gang violence.” — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

“Over a four-year period from 2021 to 2024, law enforcement agencies reported over 69,000 incidents of gang activity, and more than half of these incidents were violent crimes. This is why our bipartisan bill, introduced alongside my fellow Appropriator, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is necessary. The FBI and our local law enforcement agencies need accurate, and comprehensive federal reporting on gang membership data and trends, so we can take the appropriate steps to support law enforcement and strengthen public safety in Ohio, Iowa, and from coast to coast. While it is encouraging to see the FBI Crime Data Explorer report that violent crime is down 8% from August 2024, there is bipartisan and bicameral consensus in Congress that we must do more to ensure law enforcement agencies have access to the appropriate resources, tools, and support to combat gang violence. Understanding gang activity and trends is vital to combating violent crime, and making our communities safer, which is why our legislation is essential in this fight.” — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Background:

Gangs destroy communities, targeting students in public schools for recruitment and significantly disrupting child development and families.

Illicit drugs are devastating our communities, with gangs transporting fentanyl and meth across states and across our border.

Transnational gangs have also stolen billions from taxpayers by defrauding government programs

Federal reporting on gang activity is severely lacking, with no substantial update from the FBI since 2015, and numerous other reports ceasing in 2012. Rep. Hinson’s legislation would change this and meaningfully help our law enforcement combat gang-related crime by:

Directing the Attorney General, DHS, and the FBI to work directly with local law enforcement – including in Iowa – to produce a comprehensive report on the growth, recruitment strategies, and activity of local, national, and transnational gangs, as well as the federal resources currently being used to combat them.

Bill text can be found here.

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Horsford on Health Care Vote: One Step Closer to Restoring Critical Tax Credit for 85K Nevadans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement today as the U.S. House of Representatives passed a three-year extension of a critical health care tax credit that expired at the end of 2025. The tax credit, which was originally created by the Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA), helped more than 24 million Americans obtain health insurance before it lapsed.

Democrats worked throughout 2025 to extend the health care tax credit – including two amendments and standalone legislation introduced by Rep. Horsford – but every effort was blocked by a party line vote. Today’s events follow a successful discharge petition brought by Democratic Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries which drew support from four Republicans to force a vote on extending the tax credit.

“We are one step closer to restoring the health care tax credit that 85,000 Nevadans have relied on every single year,” Rep. Horsford said. “I am proud to have worked with Leader Jeffries to pass this bi-partisan bill that restores affordable health care for millions of Americans. Republicans made tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations a top priority in 2025 – now it’s time to deliver relief for working families. I urge Senate Republicans to join Democrats in reversing the 200-percent premium hikes that their political gamesmanship has caused. My constituents can’t afford to spend $1,800 each month for health insurance – it’s one more example of the Republican-driven Affordability Crisis that Americans are facing right now, and it needs to stop.”

Rep. Horsford fought throughout 2025 to extend the health care tax credit before it expired

On May 14, 2025, Rep. Horsford offered an amendment to the Republican “Big Beautiful” bill during the House Ways and Means Committee markup to make the health care tax credit permanent.

On November 11, 2025, Rep. Horsford offered an amendment in the House Rules Committee to divert President Trump’s Argentina bailout to fund health care tax credits instead.

On November 18, 2025, Rep. Horsford introduced the Helping Every American Lower Their Healthcare (HEALTH) Act, legislation that would codify his amendment from the week prior, redirecting the bailout of up to $40 billion that President Trump gave to Argentina, and instead use it to fully fund the health care tax credit for up to two years.

Video of Rep. Horsford speaking on the House floor in favor of the health care tax credit extension before today’s vote is available here.

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Hoyer Floor Remarks on His Decision to Not Seek Re-Election

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor on his decision to retire at the end of the 119th Congress. Below is a full transcript and video of his remarks:

Click here to watch a video of his remarks.


REP. HOYLE'S STATEMENT ON PORTLAND SHOOTING

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) releasing the following statement on the shooting of two individuals by immigration enforcement officials in Portland:

"Two people were shot today by DHS. Part of me feels angry. Part of me feels exhausted. And part of me feels helpless. But I do know this: we can’t give up. We have to urgently investigate the facts and make our voices heard peacefully," said Rep. Hoyle. "We cannot allow these acts of violence to be normalized. Over the past year, the actions of Trump’s federal immigration forces and propaganda machine have shown us that they have gone beyond making our neighborhoods safer, inciting violence and ripping families apart. We need deescalation and ICE out of Portland now."

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Ranking Member Huffman Statement on FY26 Appropriations Minibus

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the House passed a bipartisan spending package that protects America's public lands from the Trump administration's most extreme proposals and delivers $5.4 million in projects for California's North Coast:

"President Trump came into this budget demanding we zero out clean energy spending, gut the Park Service by over a billion dollars, and clear the way for selling off America's public lands. This bipartisan bill is Congress saying: not on our watch. Democrats stood our ground and negotiated to leave Trump’s most extreme demands on the cutting room floor.

"Is it perfect? No, Republicans still slashed renewable energy programs and raided mine-cleanup funds. But we kept the Land and Water Conservation Fund intact, saved water programs the administration tried to kill, and put guardrails in place to stop the sale of our national parks. After last year’s Trump-Musk firing spree, we also put in provisions forcing agencies to maintain basic staffing levels. The fact Congress even had to do this tells you everything about this administration's priorities: they'd rather dismantle than govern.

"This wasn't bipartisanship as compromise; this was bipartisanship as rebuke. The Trump budget was so reckless that even his allies in Congress are running from it. This administration came for our parks, our clean energy future, and our clean air and water, and today, they didn't get their way. We'll be here every single time they try again.”

Background

The FY26 appropriations minibus combines three spending bills: Commerce, Justice, and Science; Interior and Environment; and Energy and Water Development. The package is a bipartisan, bicameral agreement that largely maintains funding near FY24 levels while rejecting the Trump administration's most extreme cuts and policy riders.

Key Wins

National Park Service: Funded at $3.3 billion—rejecting the administration's proposed $1.2 billion cut. Includes language directing Interior to maintain ownership of national parks, trails, and wild and scenic rivers, and requires agencies to maintain staffing levels.

Land and Water Conservation Fund: $900 million preserved for land acquisition and state recreation programs, despite administration efforts to gut the program.

Forest Service: Received $3.7 billion for non-fire programs—$1.6 billion above the administration's request.

WaterSMART: Programs were preserved despite the administration's request to eliminate all funding.

NOAA Fisheries: Maintains FY24 funding levels after the House bill proposed a 40% cut, and provides funds to NOAA to carry out the action plan to enhance the Seafood Import Monitoring Program.

Fish and Wildlife Service: Maintains most FY24 funding; rejects numerous ESA riders from the House bill.

Indian Health Service: Funded at $8 billion, which is $76 million above the President's request.

Oversight: Rejects the administration's proposed 30% cuts to the Department of the Interior's Office of the Inspector General, at Ranking Member Huffman and Representative Maxine Dexter’s request. This independent watchdog tracks down waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption at the agency.

Where Republicans Still Did Damage

Tilting the Scales to Big Oil: BLM renewable energy programs slashed from $24 million to $10 million while oil and gas programs got a $7 million boost. BOEM's renewable programs cut by $21 million; conventional energy increased by $11 million. The administration didn't get the complete zeroing-out they wanted, but the message is clear about whose side they're on.

Raiding Coal Cleanup Funds: $515 million meant to clean up abandoned coal mines—money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that communities were counting on—redirected to backfill other cuts.

Abandoning Western Water: WaterSMART grants gutted from $65 million to $15 million. Drought response funding slashed from $41.8 million to $5 million. In the middle of a historic Western water crisis, this is indefensible.

Shortchanging Tribal Communities: Bureau of Indian Affairs cut $400 million below recently enacted levels, even as the administration claims to support Tribal sovereignty.

Burying Climate Science: Weather and Air Chemistry Research at NOAA, which includes critical climate research, slashed by 42%.

Delivering for California's North Coast

The spending package includes $5.4 million in community project funding secured by Rep. Huffman for California's 2nd Congressional District:

Offshore Wind Tribal Engagement – $1,031,000 Northern California Indian Development Council, Eureka

Marin County Water Infrastructure – $2,000,000 Marin Municipal Water District (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Santa Rosa Water Infrastructure – $2,293,000 City of Santa Rosa (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Equipment – $153,000 Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Eureka

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Ranking Member Huffman Statement on House Republicans Voting to Uphold Trump's Retaliation

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after House Republicans killed two of their own party's bills and voted to uphold President Trump's vetoes of two bipartisan bills that had passed both chambers unanimously:

"Congratulations to House Republicans on completing their transformation of the United States Congress into the American Duma. They just proved they'd rather be Trump's doormats than do their jobs and serve their constituents.

"These two bills had already passed Congress unanimously — every single Republican voted for them — and now those same Republicans turned around and killed their own colleagues' legislation because Trump threw a tantrum.

"Let's be clear about what happened here: Trump vetoed clean drinking water for 50,000 rural Coloradans to punish Lauren Boebert for defending the victims of his pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein, and to exact revenge on the state of Colorado over his obsession with losing the 2020 election. Trump vetoed flood protection for a Native American tribe over an unrelated environmental lawsuit that challenged his “Alligator Alcatraz” debacle, punishing them for defending their ancestral lands. He will always put his fragile ego over the American people, but that much we already knew. What we learned today is that the overwhelming majority of House Republicans are happy to be pawns in his craven personal vendettas — even when innocent people are hurt, and even when it makes them look spineless and soulless.

"The MAGA majority talks a big game about fighting for rural America and respecting tribal sovereignty. Today they showed us exactly who they are. When Trump says jump, House Republicans slam their heads into the ceiling in the rush to reverse their own votes and betray their oath of office."

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The 3% Resolution: Huizenga, Peters, Smucker, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Budget Deficit Reduction Measure

Yesterday, Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (BFF) Co-Chairs Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Scott Peters (D-CA), in addition to Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), and Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL), led the BFF Steering Committee to introduce the bipartisan House Resolution (H.Res.981) establishing a clear fiscal goal: reducing the federal budget deficit to 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) or lower. Known as the “3% Resolution,” this measure proves growing bipartisan agreement that Congress must adopt a concrete, achievable target to begin restoring fiscal discipline and confronting the nation’s escalating debt crisis.

With the federal deficit hovering around 6% of GDP in Fiscal Year 2025, national debt at historic levels, and other warning signs flashing across the economy, the 3% Resolution boldly calls out these facts and outlines a straightforward, no-nonsense framework for action to put the nation on a more sustainable fiscal path and protect future generations from severe economic consequences.

You can read the text here. The 3% Resolution is also cosponsored by the entire BFF Steering Committee: Reps. Ed Case (D-HI); Steve Womack (R-AR); Jimmy Panetta (D-CA); Erin Houchin (R-IN); Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA); Blake Moore (R-UT); Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA); Dusty Johnson (R-SD); Jared Golden (D-ME); Ron Estes (R-KS), as well as House Budget Chairman and BFF Co-Chair Emeritus Jodey Arrington (R-TX).

“The 3% Resolution demonstrates that Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle recognize not only the unsustainable trajectory of our national debt, but the urgency in which it needs to be addressed as well,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Fiscal Forum. “This resolution sets a fiscal benchmark and emphasizes a disciplined budget process. Adopting this measure will help prioritize federal spending today while protecting the financial wellbeing of the next generation of Americans. This is not an aspirational target; it is the minimum standard necessary to preserve America’s long-term economic security.”

"Our country borrows nearly $2 trillion every year just to pay our expenses. As government borrowing grows, there will be less money available in the system to help San Diegans afford homes, invest in their businesses, or take out loans. We cannot let bad fiscal policy crowd out working families. In order to get America's fiscal house in order, we need to clearly define what success looks like. If we reduce our annual borrowing to 3 percent of the total size of our economy, we will set a goal and benchmark we can look at every year to evaluate: are we doing better or worse than last year? I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this resolution and make clear Congress is serious about getting our economy back on track," said Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Fiscal Forum.

“We are on an unsustainable fiscal path, and the window to change course before risking a sovereign debt crisis is rapidly closing. But this challenge is still solvable—and setting a realistic fiscal target that has bipartisan buy-in is critical towards putting our nation back on stable footing,” said Congressman Smucker (R-PA). “This resolution builds on ongoing efforts in Congress to address the national debt by establishing a bipartisan benchmark for responsible fiscal governance. Reducing our budget deficit to 3 percent of GDP or less is an achievable goal that, if reached, would have a great impact on stabilizing our debt and growing our economy. Our debt is the greatest long-term threat to our nation, and fixing our fiscal trajectory is essential to securing America’s economy for generations to come.”

“Years of reckless budgeting have brought the national debt to an unsustainable level. If left unchecked, interest on the debt will crowd out spending on defense, health care, and every other government service,” said Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL). “We must establish aggressive, realistic goals like a 3 percent deficit-to-GDP ratio to reign in our nation’s debt and ensure future generations are not handed a fiscal crisis.”

In addition to the entire BFF Steering Committee cosponsoring the legislation, the 3% Resolution gained significant support right out of the gate.

This resolution is a first step toward fixing our fiscal trajectory and will help build bipartisan consensus in favor of a sustainable budget framework. A fiscal goal should be aggressive enough to help fix the problem but realistic enough to be achievable, which is exactly what this resolution encourages. I am hopeful that this resolution will serve as a catalyst toward reducing deficits and I commend Representatives Huizenga (R-MI), Peters (D-CA), Smucker (R-PA) and Quigley (D-IL) for introducing it. Policymakers should get to work on putting in place the necessary policies to get the national debt on a downward sustainable path, taking no options off the table. — Maya MacGuineas, President, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

Reining in the deficit is essential for protecting taxpayers and preserving economic opportunity. This bipartisan resolution by Reps. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Scott Peters (D-CA) establishing a 3 percent deficit-to-GDP goal over five years provides a meaningful benchmark for getting our fiscal house in order. The best way to meet this target is for Congress to pursue thoughtful, long-term spending reforms and tax policies that encourage investment, work, and innovation. The resolution also gives the Congressional Budget Office an important role in assessing how major legislation would affect progress toward meeting these deficit-reduction goals, helping to keep lawmakers on track. — Demian Brady, Vice President of Research, National Taxpayers Union Foundation

The United States is adding debt faster than ever due to a fundamental, structural imbalance between spending and revenue in our budget. This bipartisan resolution not only recognizes the urgency of taking action on fiscal solutions, it outlines a critically important budget process for setting a meaningful fiscal target that would put us on a much stronger and more sustainable path for the future. — Brett Loper, Executive Director, Peterson Solutions Fund

The House is right to rally around a 3 percent deficit target. It isn’t a moonshot; it’s the minimum viable level of protection a modern economy needs to avoid drifting into a debt crisis. Getting back under 3 percent isn’t fiscal heroism but merely the price of keeping optionality, stability, and control in our own hands. Still, in an environment where leadership continues to duck the issue, we congratulate Reps. Huizenga, Peters, Smucker, and Quigley and thank them for their leadership. — William Glass, Policy Director, Millennial Debt Foundation

The nation’s large and growing debt hurts everyday Americans — driving up costs for families and weighing down future growth. By rallying around a 3%-of-GDP deficit target, Representatives Peters, Huizenga, Smucker, and Quigley are charting a bipartisan path toward a brighter economic future. BPC Action urges Congress to get serious about our unsustainable debt and adopt this goal. — Michele Stockwell, President, BPC Action


JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: “VOTE YES ON EXTENDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that Democrats are following through on their commitment to protect healthcare and urged a yes vote on extending the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.

LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise today, Mr. Speaker, in strong support of this bipartisan effort to protect the healthcare of the American people and ensure that we extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits to make sure that tens of millions of Americans do not experience dramatically increased premiums, copays and deductibles.

From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will find bipartisan common ground with any of our Republican colleagues in order to address the affordability issues that are making life more expensive for everyday Americans, working class Americans and middle class Americans. That’s been our commitment from the very beginning. And today, we’re able to take a substantial step forward to address the healthcare crisis that does exist in the United States of America and was made worse by the One Big Ugly Bill, where Medicaid was cut by the largest amount in American history. And as a result of the policies that were part of that legislation, hospitals, nursing homes and community-based health clinics are closing all across America. We’ve also seen an extraordinary assault on the Center for Disease Control, the National Institute of Health, on the Food and Drug Administration, on vaccine availability, on public health and on healthcare of everyday Americans here in the United States of America.

Today, we have an opportunity to push back against that assault and do it in a bipartisan way. That is what the American people have been calling for. Democrats and Republicans working together to address the affordability crisis in this country. It is not a hoax. It is very real. Housing costs out of control, grocery costs out control, electricity bills out of control, childcare costs out of control and healthcare costs out of control. And what we do here today will not be the end of the effort that is necessary, but we can begin the effort that is necessary and extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Several things that were mentioned earlier by some of my colleagues that are completely and totally inaccurate. The Affordable Care tax credits benefit working class Americans, middle class Americans and everyday Americans. And that’s why we’re waging this fight. We know that over 90% of the people who benefit from the tax credits that we’re working to protect today make, on average, $63,000 a year. That’s working class America. That’s middle class America. That’s the heartland of America. That’s rural America. That’s urban America. That’s small town America. That’s what we’re protecting when we extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. And this is not a partisan issue for us. This is an American issue. In fact, we know that the 10 states that will be most adversely impacted by the lapse in the Affordable Care Act tax credits are all, Mr. Speaker, run by Republicans. We’re standing up for the American people. We’re talking about states like West Virginia, Wyoming, Alaska, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Alabama, South Dakota and North Dakota, the states most impacted by the lapse in the Affordable Care Act tax credits. This is not a partisan issue for us. It’s a patriotic one. And we will always defend the healthcare of the American people. That’s exactly why this is an important moment for everyday Americans. It’s what they want to see out of this Congress, the People’s House, the Article I branch of government, the House of Representatives, the first amongst equals coming together today. Every single House Democrat and at least 10 House Republicans to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Now, we believeas House Democrats that in this great country of ours, you work hard, you play by the rules, you should be able to live a comfortable life, an affordable life, live the good life. Good-paying job, good housing, good education for your children, good healthcare and a good retirement. Not too much to ask for in the wealthiest country in the history of the world. But a lot of work that needs to be done to make that aspiration, the American dream, the good life, a reality.Andtoday, we take an important step forward in that regard by extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. And when we get this done and send it over to the Senate and hopefully get it out of that chamber and to the President’s desk, it will be part of our continuing commitment to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system here in the United States of America and ensure that in every single part of this country, for working class America, urban America, rural America, suburban America, ex-urban America, the heartland of America and small town America, we can bring the American dream to life.

We will protect the healthcare of the American people today, but our commitment doesn’t end today. We will protect it tomorrow. We will protect it this week. We will protect it next week. We will protect it this month. We will protect it this year. We will protect it next year. We will protect the healthcare of the American people always and forever, and we will always fight to bring the great American dream to life. Vote yes on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Full Floor remarks can be watched here.

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “WE’RE DEMANDING THAT JOHN THUNE BRING IT TO A VOTE NEXT WEEK”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s All In, where he made clear that because of the leadership of House Democrats, the House passed legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans let expire on January 1 and that Senate Republicans must follow our lead and vote to lower premiums.

CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Congressman, let’s start on that vote and I want to ask you about the situation that’s developing in Minneapolis and Portland as well. But first of all, how did it come to pass that a three-year extension of these subsidies passes the House the first week back with a Republican majority?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, it was a big victory for the American people. Every single House Democrat holding firm, making clear that we needed to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits to prevent tens of millions of Americans from experiencing dramatically-increased health insurance costs that would have prevented them, of course, from being able to go see a doctor when they need one. We’re talking about health insurance increases that in some instances amount to $1,000 or $2,000 per month. Unacceptable. That’s for working class Americans, middle class Americans and everyday Americans. And for months, we’ve raised the stakes on this issue and have been clear that we’ll find a bipartisan path forward on any issue when it relates to addressing the affordability crisis. But we were not going to go along to get along in terms of gutting the healthcare of the American people. And public sentiment, as Abraham Lincoln once said, is everything. With it, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed. And we were able to work with the people across the country who rose up and made clear this is something that Congress needed to get done. And in partnership with 17 House Republicans who joined us, we made progress where people thought it was otherwise impossible.

CHRIS HAYES: Just quickly to follow up on this. So where does this, I mean, is this DOA in the Senate? Is there the possibility of this actually happening in the Senate? What’s your understanding of what happens now?

LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s definitively not dead on arrival in the Senate. Leader Schumer, and every single Senate Democrat, supports our legislation, a clean three-year, straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. In fact, in December, a majority of Senators, every single Senate Democrat and four Senate Republicans, supported this legislation. Meaning, there’s a majority that exists in the Senate right now. And we’re demanding that John Thune bring it to a vote next week. No more procedural games, no more obstacles that are erected when we know that a majority of the Senators support legislation which is supported by the overwhelming majority of the American people.

CHRIS HAYES: You are obviously in the minority in the House, but it’s a very narrow minority right now. If I’m not mistaken, I believe Marjorie Taylor Greene’s departure, outright departure from Congress, the sad and premature passing of a Republican Member of Congress at the age of 65 and another Member who I believe is incapacitated in the hospital right now means that it’s an operational one-vote majority, I believe, if i’m not mistaken?

LEADER JEFFRIES: That’s right. We’re basically looking at 217 Republicans and 213 Democrats. At the end of the month, we think we’ll be at 218 Republicans and 214 Democrats. I think what was missed from the very beginning of this Congress, Chris, was the fact that though it was a very disappointing election in 2024 and there are a lot of lessons to be learned, many of which we’ve already applied, which is why we decisively won victories across the country, including in Virginia, in New Jersey and California in November of 2025, but I think that we overperformed the national political environment, and the House was already very narrow. Republicans, to start the Congress, only had a three-seat majority, which is why they’re trying to gerrymandered maps all across the country. By the way, we’re pushing back against them aggressively, stopping them from implementing their scheme. And so, this is the smallest majority at this point that any party has had since the Great Depression. And we’re going to continue to stay on the case. We’re going to continue to push back against Donald Trump and his extremism that’s being unleashed on the American people as we’ve horrifically seen in Minnesota. And we’re going to fight to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and address the corruption that is happening from this administration in real time.

CHRIS HAYES: In the wake of the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, lots of responses from Members of your Caucus, local elected representatives, one of the things I’ve seen from Members of the Democratic Caucus are calls to impeach Kristi Noem, not just for her stewardship of the department, but specifically the fact that she went out to the country and essentially lied, slandered a woman who had just been killed, a mother of three. There are efforts to impeach Kristi Noem. Are you open to those efforts? Do you support impeachment of Kristi Noem?

LEADER JEFFRIES: Yeah, we haven’t ruled anything in or anything out in terms of the proper way to bring about accountability. But what I can say, and we’ll have a conversation among some Caucus Members on this tomorrow—I don’t want to get out ahead of it—and then we’ll reconvene early next week. But what’s clear to me is Kristi Noem is deeply unqualified, deeply unserious and deeply dangerous. She’s a complete and total disgrace. She should never have been confirmed by the Senate in terms of holding this position. She lied to the American people, as she’s been doing repeatedly, but in this instance, slandered a 37-year-old American citizen whose life was taken without justification by an ICE agent who showed depraved indifference to human life. That agent should be criminally investigated to the full extent of the law. And simultaneously, in Congress, we need to decisively respond, and we will. And that’ll be led, of course, by Robert Garcia, who leads our efforts on the Oversight Committee, Bennie Thompson, who leads our efforts on the Homeland Security Committee and Jamie Raskin, who leads our effort on Judiciary.

CHRIS HAYES: Final question for you. This is something that Senator Chris Murphy said. ‘Democrats cannot vote for a DHS budget that doesn’t restrain the growing lawlessness of this agency.’ Do you agree with that?

LEADER JEFFRIES: I agree that we need congressional restraint to limit or address decisively the lawlessness that the Department of Homeland Security has unleashed on the American people, and we should explore every opportunity in terms of getting to that place. That’s legislative, and that’s dealing with some of the bills that are going to be before us over the next couple of weeks. Look, we’ve made clear, Chris, that we don’t go along to get along as House Democrats. That’s why we delivered this big victory for the American people. And Senate Democrats also delivered a big victory in terms of the authorization to use military force resolution passing. And we just have to continue to stay on the case on all of these things in order to begin the process of decisively ending this national nightmare in the United States.

CHRIS HAYES: We will be talking to some Senators about precisely that War Powers Resolution, which did get Republican votes today and did pass on a day when Donald Trump’s Republicans lost a bunch of votes, both in the House and the Senate. It was a really interesting day beneath the awful tragedy that’s been unfolding in Minneapolis. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, thank you very much.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you.

Interview can be watched here.

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF STENY HOYER

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Steny Hoyer announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

Congressman Steny Hoyer’s legendary career has been defined by his principled leadership, unmatched dedication to public service and commitment to the People’s House as a critical instrument of democracy. Throughout more than four decades in the United States Congress, longtime House Majority Leader Hoyer has time and again proven to be a powerful force during some of our nation’s toughest and most significant moments.

No matter where his unparalleled career took him, Steny, the longest-serving Congressman in Maryland history, always rooted his work in the needs of the people he was privileged to represent.

Steny’s storied service in the People’s House has changed millions of lives for the better, having played a pivotal role in so many historic pieces of legislation. From the American Rescue Plan to the Help America Vote Act, there is no shortage of policy successes to Leader Hoyer’s credit. It speaks to Steny’s character and commitment that perhaps his proudest achievement during his nearly 45 years in the House is the historic passage of the bipartisan Americans With Disabilities Act, which recently turned 35 and represented a major step in our country’s long and majestic march toward a more perfect union.

Throughout his incredible tenure in the House of Representatives, Steny made his mark on public policy and on the people who have had the honor to serve alongside him on both sides of the aisle. He has been a mentor and friend to myself and so many Members of the House Democratic Caucus over the years. Steny’s profound love for and faith in this institution have unquestionably made the House a stronger vehicle for making life better for everyday Americans. I am proud to stand on his legendary shoulders, and have benefited immensely from his wisdom and perspective.

The House Democratic Caucus family wishes Steny, Elaine and his entire family the best in this well-deserved next chapter of their journey.


LEADER JEFFRIES: “THE PEOPLE’S HOUSE HAS JUST DELIVERED A DECISIVE VICTORY FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that Democrats successfully passed an extension of the ACA tax credits and that Senate Republicans must work with Democrats to protect the healthcare of the American people.

LEADER JEFFRIES: The People’s House has just delivered a decisive victory for the American people by extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits to prevent tens of millions of Americans from experiencing dramatically-increased health insurance premiums. The Senate said it was impossible to do. But where I’m from, difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week. And in this first full week of the new year, House Democrats, every single one of us, joined by 17 Republicans, have partnered in a bipartisan way to protect the healthcare of the American people.

House Democrats said from the very beginning that we would pour every ounce of heart, soul, spirit and strength that we have to stand up for the healthcare of the American people and to address the affordability crisis that exists in the United States of America. I’m thankful for the resolve of the House Democratic Caucus and our partnership with Senate Democrats, who made clear for months beginning in September that our commitment was to fix our broken healthcare system and address the Republican healthcare crisis, beginning with the extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. I’m thankful for the leadership of Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar and Richie Neal and Frank Pallone, and every single House Democrat, including Lauren Underwood, who’s been a steadfast leader and supporter of the Affordable Care Act tax credits, which are all about protecting the healthcare of working class Americans, middle class Americans and everyday Americans. And that’s what House Democrats will always be about.

I’m thankful for the leadership of Senator Chuck Schumer and every single Senate Democrat who, in December, supported legislation for a straightforward three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. And we know that that legislation has a majority of support in the United States Senate right now. Every single Senate Democrat and at least four Senate Republicans. John Thune needs to bring the bill up for a vote immediately and stop playing procedural games that are jeopardizing the health and safety and well-being of the American people.

Full press conference can be watched here.


LEADER JEFFRIES: “TODAY, HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL ADVANCE LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE ACA TAX CREDITS”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, where they made clear that while Donald Trump and Republicans do nothing to lower the high cost of living, Democrats have successfully forced an up-or-down vote to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits and lower healthcare costs.

LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s an honor and a privilege to be joined by Leader Chuck Schumer, who’s doing a tremendous job fighting on behalf of the American people. House Democrats, Senate Democrats, joined together to drive down the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and to deliver an America where working class folks, middle class folks and everyday Americans can not simply survive but will be able to thrive economically. Let me congratulate Leader Steny Hoyer on his announcement. Leader Hoyer is a tremendous public servant—iconic, transformational and legendary Leader. And the House Democratic Caucus will miss him, but the House Democratic Caucus is thankful for his service, for his friendship, for his mentorship and certainly all that Leader Hoyer has done over decades of service here in the People’s House to make life better for the American people.

Later on today, House Democrats, joined by some of our Republican colleagues in a bipartisan coalition, will advance legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits to prevent millions of everyday Americans from experiencing dramatically increased premiums, co-pays and deductibles that would prevent them from being able to go see a doctor when they need one. The cost of living in America is far too high. And from the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have said that we will work with our colleagues on the other side of the aisle in order to find bipartisan common ground if our Republican colleagues are willing to focus on making life better for everyday Americans, which means addressing the affordability crisis in this country.

The affordability crisis is not a hoax. It is very real despite what Donald Trump has had to say. Housing costs are too high. Grocery costs are too high. Utility bills are too high. Child care costs are too high. And healthcare costs are out of control. House Democrats, joined by Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats, have maintained from the very beginning that we were in this affordability fight until we win this affordability fight. And today, we have an opportunity to take a meaningful step forward to lower the high cost of living for everyday Americans, particularly as it relates to healthcare, but it’s a battle that we will continue to wage on behalf of the American people.

Full press conference can be watched here.

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Brownley Announces Decision Not to Seek Re-election in 2026

Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, reflecting on her service and expressing deep gratitude to the people of Ventura County and the Conejo Valley for the trust they have placed in her.

“Serving our community and our country has been the honor of my lifetime. Every step of this journey has been shaped by the people I represent, by their resilience, their determination, and their belief that government can and should work for the common good. Together, we have expanded access to affordable health care, strengthened support for veterans and their families, protected our natural resources, confronted the climate crisis, and fought for working families. We have helped thousands of constituents navigate the federal government, returned millions in earned benefits, and never lost sight of the simple truth that public service is about showing up for people when they need help the most.

“With another year remaining in my term, I will continue working every day to deliver results for our region, advance legislation that improves the lives and livelihoods of people in my district and across our country, and stand up for the values and priorities my constituents sent me here to defend.

“Despite the immense challenges we are currently facing, I remain deeply optimistic about the future of our country. The American experiment has endured not because it is perfect, but because generations of Americans continue to believe in it and work to make it more just, more equal, and more reflective of those it serves. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to have played a part in that work, and I know we will learn from this moment in time how to shore up our democracy to make it even stronger for the generations that will follow.”

“I am particularly pleased that I will leave the House with Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker. I am confident that he will lead Congress with integrity, with purpose, with resolve, and with a clear vision for the future. While I will not be in Congress, I will remain in the fight, fighting for a better and brighter future.”

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Johnson Votes to Restore Affordable Care Act’s Health Care Tax Credits as House Passes Bill

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) voted to restore the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) health care tax credits after Republicans let them expire at the end of last year. The vote comes after Johnson joined a successful Democratic discharge petition to force the full House to act on this critical issue.

“Nearly 100,000 of my constituents rely on these tax credits to afford coverage—and because Republicans let them expire, many are starting off the year without the care they need,” said Johnson. “This is life or death for so many families in North Texas, and I refuse to accept Republicans governing in the currency of cruelty. I was proud to vote to restore these credits for those in our community who need them the most, and I urge the Senate to quickly pass this legislation to protect the basic necessities every family needs to survive.”

The House passed the bill by a vote of 230 to 196, with only 17 Republicans joining Democrats to restore these credits. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

In Congress, Johnson has championed efforts to lower health care costs and improve the nation’s health care system, including leading two bipartisan bills to grow the health care workforce and another to reduce costs, paperwork, and wait times for patients and providers.

Congresswoman Julie Johnson represents Texas’s 32nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving on the Homeland Security Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Administration Committee. Her district includes parts of Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties.


Kamlager-Dove Celebrates House Passage of Three-Year Extension of Enhanced ACA Tax Credits

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. House Democrats forced this vote by collecting 218 signatures on a discharge petition late last year.

“Finally, Congress is focused on affordability and helping everyday Americans make ends meet. For months, House Democrats fought to restore the enhanced ACA tax credits and fix the health care crisis created by Trump and Republicans. When Republicans shut down the government, we stood firm by refusing to support any funding bill that failed to prevent health care premiums from doubling for 22 million Americans. Today’s vote to extend these tax credits for another three years reflects Democrats’ tireless work in both Washington and our communities.

“But this fight is not over. As this legislation moves to the Senate, the urgency only grows. We must keep the pressure on and share our receipts on how price hikes are forcing families to make impossible choices about where to cut costs and putting lifesaving care out of reach.

“We are in an affordability crisis, and Americans are calling for relief. Extending these tax credits is a simple, commonsense step to help families get by—one that 78 percent of Americans support. My Senate colleagues must listen to the people and pass this legislation immediately. Every day of inaction puts lives at risk.”


Kamlager-Dove Slams Judiciary Republicans on Response to Murder of Renee Good

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- During today's House Judiciary Committee markup, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) slammed Judiciary Committee Republicans on their response to the horrific ICE-involved shooting that killed a U.S. citizen in Minnesota. Full remarks are below and video footage is available here.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. You know, there's great irony in the title of this bill, Keep Violent Offenders Off Our Streets. I've listened to a number of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle reference Ms. Renee Good, saying they don't know if she posed a threat. We don't know what she was thinking.

And the fact is we'll never know because she's dead. Because she was killed. Because she was murdered. And an ICE agent did not use de-escalation tactics. The ICE agent killed a prospective defendant, if you wanna talk about bail. And she won't even get that because she is dead.

I think it is wrong to have colleagues say, "Let's not talk about this until you decide it's time for us to talk about it." This body is not a jury, but we make determinations all the time in this committee, and we are a jurisdiction of oversight. So at the very least, we should be demanding that the committee do the job of oversight and talk about this case. Use this as an opportunity to debate how our taxpayer dollars are being used, how our government agents are being used, how they are treating our constituents.

You know, Kash Patel didn't know who Dylann Roof was. That's right. But I do. He killed nine parishioners in cold blood. You know what? Law enforcement agents didn't roll up in that church and kill him. They used de-escalation tactics.

So let's talk about that. You know, I have sat on these kinds of committees before when I was in the state legislature, and I was watching that video of what happened to Ms. Good, and I was triggered all over again. As a Black woman with a Black husband with Black children,

I have different kinds of conversations than many on this dais about how we have to take extra precautions. And I am a member of Congress.

It is a fact that I have to take extra precautions in my family to make sure that my husband and my sons are not killed by law enforcement because of the color of their skin. And you know what that video showed us? Is that all Americans now have to take separate and extra precautions. I thought the mandate for ICE was that they were gonna go after criminals that are here illegally, creating crimes. That's the mandate.

Ms. Good was here legally, and maybe her crime was she was afraid of being shot. And that's exactly what happened. She was not here illegally, and she was not involved in criminal behavior.

And if you all wanna say or continue to say that if you obey then you will not be shot. Don't disagree with law enforcement, do what law enforcement says. January 6th happened and there were a whole bunch of people who rolled up at the Capitol and were disobeying the Capitol Police, who are law enforcement.

And they were arrested. And you know what? The President of the United States said, "I'm gonna pardon you. It is okay for you to disobey law enforcement. It is okay for you to attack law enforcement."

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Kaptur, DeLauro, Meng, and Pingree Applaud Passage of Appropriations Package

Washington, DC – Today, House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro, House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee Ranking Member Grace Meng, and House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Chellie Pingree applauded House passage of the Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy-Water, and Interior-Environment funding package.

The appropriations legislation helps address the cost of living crisis, protects funding for key Democratic priorities like clean energy, environmental protection, scientific research and public safety grants, and reasserts Congress’s power of the purse.

Summaries of funding bills included in the package can be found here: CJS; E&W; Interior.

“Today, the House of Representatives passed a measure that chooses progress over retreat. The Energy and Water legislation that now goes to the Senate provides a critical $2.4 Billion increase over last year to address rising energy and water bills for American families, climate-caused shortages in the West, and increased flooding coast to coast. It ensures our Great Lakes stay vibrant, our ports on all coasts stay open, and our water infrastructure is built to last for Mother Nature’s complexities in this century. It maintains our commitment to critical regional commissions and authorities to build America forward here at home," said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water. "To tackle the cost-of-living crisis and affordability head-on, this bill provides an additional $375 Million for electric grid modernization. America can, and must, meet the new age frontiers of energy and water, and invest in our workers, protect our water, and power our future. I thank my colleagues for their overwhelming bipartisan support for this bill, and I urge the Senate to move with haste to get this legislation to the President’s desk to be signed into law.”

“I commend Ranking Members Meng, Kaptur and Pingree for their extraordinary work crafting this legislation,” said House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro. “We had three goals when we began this process: to protect funding for Democratic priorities, remove any poison pills, and reassert Congress’s power of the purse. This legislation accomplishes all three and more. It invests in programs to address high utility costs, promotes public safety through increased grant funding, defends our national parks and public lands, and protects the environment while rejecting steep cuts sought by the Trump Administration. Now that this package has passed the House, I look forward to completing the remaining funding bills ahead of the January 30th deadline.”

“I’m glad to see that the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill has finally passed the House,” said Congresswoman Grace Meng, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. “While this bill does not achieve every goal, I am proud to pass legislation that is far more responsible and meets many more Americans’ needs than the GOP’s original proposal would have. After weeks of negotiations, we were able to produce a bill that saves programs that combat violence against women and other violent crime in communities across the country, help create and preserve good-paying American jobs, and reaffirm our commitment to the United States’ global leadership in science, technology, and innovation. We were also able to strip this bill of every harmful policy rider that the GOP attempted to include that would have weakened gun safety regulations, undercounted the Census, made our schools and communities less safe, and harmed our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors. Importantly, this legislation also reasserts Congress’s power of the purse, holding the Administration more accountable on funding, staffing, and Congressional notification requirements. I am proud to support this bill, along with every dollar it delivers to our communities and the programs that all Americans rely on.”

“After weeks of difficult negotiations, Appropriators delivered a bipartisan funding bill that protects public lands and the environment, invests in Tribal communities, supports the arts, and rejects billions in extreme cuts proposed by the Trump Administration and House Republicans,” said Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Interior and Environment. “No one should mistake this for Republicans suddenly embracing responsible governance. These investments exist because Democrats fought to restore dollars that Republicans tried to eliminate and insisted on real, enforceable funding requirements that reassert Congress’s Constitutional power of the purse. Rather than handing the Trump Administration a blank check through another stopgap measure, we've imposed precise, legally binding spending requirements that constrain executive overreach. We secured $8.8 billion for EPA—$4.7 billion above what the administration requested—and level funded the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, which the Administration tried to eliminate entirely. I’ll keep pressing for stronger investments in the months ahead, but the funding package we passed today is proof that when we stand our ground, we can deliver for communities, protect our environment, and block harmful special-interest provisions.”

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Whip Clark: ACA Vote Secured By The "Persistence Of The American People"

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the House vote to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the Floor to mark this victory in Democrats' fight to lower health care costs. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

“Mr. Speaker. Today, thanks to the persistence of the American people; because millions of constituents have called their Members of Congress, shown up at town halls, shown up and marched in the streets; because of parents who spoke out for their kids, doctors who spoke out for their patients, neighbors who mobilized together — today, we have a chance to vote for Americans’ health care.

"And today, thanks to the strength and unity of our Democratic Caucus, the House will vote to restore the ACA tax credits. We will vote to restore the affordable marketplace plans that working people depend on to stay healthy, to live, to survive.

"Today, we will vote to prioritize the lives of regular people over the greed of billionaires and start bringing the Republican health care crisis to an end.

"This vote won't solve every problem the GOP has created. We still have to reverse their cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, to stop the closure of rural hospitals and deal with the maternity health crisis, and work together — yes, work together — to create a health care system that is affordable and accessible to everyone. But today, we can begin.

"Today, the People’s House has a chance to stand with and for the people. I hope we have a strong bipartisan majority for this vote — and that the Senate will immediately do the same."

To watch the full speech, click HERE.

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Joint Democratic Leadership Statement On Passage Of The Affordable Care Act Tax Credit Extension

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement:

Today is a historic day. House Democrats, alongside 17 of our Republican colleagues, successfully passed legislation to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits and prevent millions of people from losing their healthcare.

Donald Trump and far-right Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living, but instead are breaking our healthcare system for working and middle class Americans.

House Democrats will always fight to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and bring to life the great American dream. It is time for Leader Thune and Senate Republicans to act with the urgency that this moment requires and finally work with Democrats to protect the healthcare of the American people.

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Whip Clark Statement on Leader Hoyer’s Announcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement after former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced he will not run for re-election:

"House Democrats and the American people will always owe an immense debt of gratitude to Steny Hoyer. His lifetime of public service, in Annapolis and in Washington, has strengthened the country he loves and the democracy he reveres.

"Leader Hoyer's patriotism, wisdom, and statecraft have made their mark on virtually every major Democratic achievement of the past four decades. As an appropriator, Caucus Chair, Whip, Majority Leader, and voracious advocate for the people of Maryland, he has always steered us toward a more perfect union.

"The bridges he built throughout our Caucus and the coalitions he has forged across the Democratic Party will continue to make their impact felt for years to come. It is a privilege to call him a colleague, and I wish him and Elaine all the very best."

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Kennedy Slams Trump and Congressional Republicans on Expiration of Enhanced ACA Tax Credits

As Costs Continue to Rise and Healthcare Premiums Skyrocket, Kennedy Applauded the Successful Democratic Effort to Force a Vote on Extending Tax Credits

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) delivered a forceful speech on the House Floor, calling attention to the expiration of the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. In his remarks, Kennedy warned of the immediate economic harm facing millions of families in Western New York and nationwide, as a result of Republican inaction.

(Congressman Kennedy’s full remarks here.)

“As an occupational therapist, I spent more than a decade working on the front lines of our healthcare system, helping patients and their families when an unexpected illness, injury, or disability turned their world upside down,” said Congressman Kennedy. “I’ve seen the devastation that happens when people delay care because they can’t afford it. Patients ration medications, skip follow-up visits, delay essential care, and choose between putting food on the table or seeing a doctor. When health care is out of reach, outcomes get worse, costs go up, and working families pay the price.”

Kennedy highlighted improvements in healthcare coverage since the enactment of the ACA and the subsequent premium tax credits expanded by Democrats through the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act, which significantly lowered premiums and drove four consecutive years of record-high enrollment. He contrasted that historic progress with the current crisis, noting that Congressional Republicans allowed the enhanced tax credits to expire on December 31, triggering average premium increases of more than 100 percent nationwide.

In his remarks, Kennedy warned that enrollment is expected to plummet, with millions of Americans projected to lose or forgo coverage altogether. In New York State alone, tens of thousands are expected to lose marketplace coverage, while hundreds of thousands more face sharply higher costs – with young people and communities of color hit hardest.

Kennedy emphasized that the crisis is the result of deliberate policy choices, criticizing Republicans for prioritizing tax breaks for the wealthy and pursuing deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA. He concluded by reaffirming his support for Democratic efforts to force a vote to extend the credits, stressing that access to health care is a life-or-death issue that should not depend on income, employment, or zip code.

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Rep. Mullin Calls for Impeachment of DHS Secretary Noem

Rep. Kevin Mullin issued the following statement:

“ICE’s killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three, is nothing short of an avoidable tragedy that was caused by the Trump Administration’s intentionally inhumane and chaotic deployments to American cities. This is not the first time Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE agents across the country have acted with reckless negligence for human life and the truth. Noem has proven she is dangerously unfit for the dire responsibility of DHS Secretary and she should be impeached immediately.

Her response to the tragic shooting in Minneapolis and disregard for the truth is deeply irresponsible, unacceptable and flat out cruel. The public deserves transparency and thorough investigations by federal and state officials.

Noem has repeatedly acted as a mouthpiece for propaganda that fuels fear and division rather than facts. She is an incompetent leader whose ICE agents have wreaked havoc on peaceful communities across the country. Secretary Noem and the Trump Administration must be held fully accountable for this reckless failure of leadership and the violence they are perpetuating. These actions are putting civilians and officers in harm’s way.

I join many of my colleagues in demanding that swift action is taken, all those involved are investigated and prosecuted to the full extent of the law, and that immediate changes are made to ensure transparency and protect our communities.”

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Rep. Mullin Calls ICE’s Killing of Minnesota Woman Horrific

Rep. Kevin Mullin responds to initial reports of ICE killing a Minnesota woman:

“This is a horrific example of how the Trump Administration’s inhumane, chaotic, and unnecessarily cruel immigration tactics are making communities less safe.

The killing of this young woman, and any aggressive or violent acts at the hands of ICE, must be fully investigated and swift action must be taken to bring everyone involved to justice. Federal officers have a duty to protect people, not terrorize communities.”

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Reps. Khanna and Massie Call for the Appointment of a Special Master to Compel the Department of Justice to Release the Full Epstein Files

Washington, DC — Today, Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Thomas Massie (KY-04), the leaders of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, sent a letter to Judge Paul Engelmayer of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, requesting the appointment of a Special Master to compel the Department of Justice to release the full Epstein files as required under Rep. Khanna and Rep. Massie’s law.

“The Department of Justice is openly defying the law by refusing to release the full Epstein files. Millions of files are being kept from the public,” said Rep. Ro Khanna. "The DOJ has failed to make the necessary redactions to protect survivors while removing records after publication without any explanation. That is why we are requesting the appointment of a Special Master to oversee the release of the files and ensure that the DOJ is following the law.”

"Attorney General Pam Bondi is egregiously violating the requirements of the Epstein Files Transparency Act," said Rep. Thomas Massie. "Under her leadership, the Department of Justice is missing statutory disclosure deadlines, making excessive redactions, and illegally withholding the Department's internal communications. Because the Department of Justice has shown it cannot be trusted with making the disclosures required by law, a Special Master should be appointed to oversee the release of the Epstein files.”

See the full letter below or click here.

Dear Judge Engelmayer:

We write jointly as Members of the United States House of Representatives who sponsored the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Public Law 119-38 and as amici curiae in the above-caption manner. We respectfully request permission to file this brief as amici curiae given our unique expertise as the leads of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. We are writing to suggest the appointment of a Special Master and Independent Monitor to compel the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make mandatory production under the Act.

As the leads of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, we have urgent and grave concerns about DOJ’s failure to comply with the Act as well as the Department’s violations of this Court’s order.

On December 19, 2025, the Department of Justice released only a portion of responsive materials. That release, however, did not comply with the statute as written. The Department failed to meet the Act’s requirements in multiple respects, including missing the statutory deadline, asserting common-law privileges that the Act does not permit, and applying extensive redactions that appear inconsistent with the Act’s expressed prohibition on withholding or redacting records to protect politically exposed persons.

Several federal courts, including this District, have already recognized that the Act’s disclosure mandate is clear and that its specific statutory language supersedes pre-existing secrecy rules and generalized privilege doctrines. Nonetheless, the Department has continued to rely on arguments that courts have rejected, including the claim that Congress did not “speak clearly” enough to require disclosure of unclassified investigative and internal materials, despite Section 2(a)’s unequivocal language.

Compliance concerns have been further heightened by the Department’s handling of records after their release. Independent investigators identified numerous files that were publicly released on December 19, 2025, and later removed, including file EFTA00000468. While removal may have been undertaken to protect victims depicted in the material, an objective that is both appropriate and required, the Department’s own statements underscore that this issue is more significant than DOJ has suggested.

DOJ has acknowledged that, despite tens of thousands of manual redactions and quality control checks, information that victims believe should have been redacted was nonetheless posted publicly. DOJ also represented to the Court that it interprets the Act to require publication of grand jury and discovery materials unless a statutory basis for withholding applies, with victim privacy protected through appropriate redactions rather than categorical withholding. Consistent with those representations, and with the Court’s order directing DOJ to certify that victim-identifying information is being protected, the Act allows narrowly tailored and consistently applied redactions, not the wholesale removal of records after release or assertions of privilege inconsistent with the Act. Whether the Department’s actions complied with those limits is a fact-specific question that would benefit from neutral, independent review.

We have reviewed the DOJ’s most recent submission to this Court on January 5, 2026, Dkt. 826, where the DOJ states that it has only produced “approximately 12,285 documents (compromising approximately 125,575 pages).” The DOJ claims that there is still “more than 2 million documents potentially responsive to the Act in various phases of review.” Other reports suggest that the DOJ may be reviewing more than 5 million pages. Because these figures are self-reported and internally inconsistent with prior representations, there is reasonable suspicion that the DOJ has overstated the scope of responsive materials, thereby portraying compliance as unmanageable and effectively delaying disclosure.

The conduct by the DOJ is not only a flagrant violation of the mandatory disclosure obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but as this Court has recognized in its previous rulings, the behavior by the DOJ has caused serious trauma to survivors.

In addition, the DOJ has not complied with Section 3 of the Act, which requires the Attorney General, within fifteen days of the deadline for release, to submit a report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees identifying the categories of records released and withheld and summarizing all redactions and their legal bases. To date, no such report has been provided. Without it, there is no authoritative accounting of what records exist, what has been withheld, or why, making effective oversight and judicial review far more difficult.

Put simply, the DOJ cannot be trusted with making mandatory disclosures under the Act.

While we believe that criminal violations have taken place and must be addressed, the most urgent need now is for the DOJ to produce all the documents and electronically stored information required by the Act. In its November 26, 2025, letter (Dkt.813), the DOJ represented to this Court the categories of documents in its possession, much of which has not been produced.

Thus, in our capacity as amici curiae, we suggest pursuant to its inherent authority and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53, this Court appoint Special Master and/or Independent Monitor for the purpose of ensuring all the documents and electronically stored information are immediately made public to be in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. We also suggest the Independent Monitor be given authority to notify and prepare reports to this Court about the true nature and extent of the document production and if improper redactions or other improper conduct is taking place. We also suggest this Court compel testimony from the person or persons most knowledgeable from the DOJ SDNY office about the production that has been made, the pending productions, and the representations that have previously been made to this Court.

Absent an independent process, as outlined above, we do not believe the DOJ will produce the records that are required by the Act and what it has represented to this Court.

We appreciate the Court’s attention to this letter. We can make ourselves available to the Court at a future hearing or participate in a briefing on the need for a Special Master or Independent Monitor or any topic this court deems helpful for the full and fair administration of justice.

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CNMI Leaders Warn of Escalating Economic Crisis With Direct Implications for U.S. National Security

Saipan and Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds, Governor David M. Apatang, Senate President Karl King Nabors, and House Speaker Edmund Villagomez announced today that they have transmitted joint letters to President Donald J. Trump and Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, outlining the accelerating economic deterioration of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and urging timely federal action.

The leaders cautioned that the CNMI’s economic condition has reached a point where further decline could undermine the civilian systems that support U.S. access, readiness, and long-term presence in the Indo-Pacific. They emphasized that stabilizing the Commonwealth is not only a local concern, but a matter of national security.

“The Commonwealth’s small economic scale leaves little room for additional shocks,” said Congresswoman King-Hinds. “When core civilian systems begin to fail, the consequences extend well beyond local governance. Stable communities, reliable infrastructure, and a functioning local economy are essential to sustained U.S. presence in the Pacific. Addressing these issues now is in the nation’s security interest.”

Governor Apatang underscored the urgency of the situation. “We are running out of time,” he said. “Businesses are closing, people are leaving, and the effects are compounding. The federal government has tools available right now that can help steady the situation. Acting sooner rather than later makes a real difference.”

Senate President Nabors highlighted the broader strategic implications. “The strength of America’s position in the Indo-Pacific rests not only on military assets, but on the health of the civilian communities that support them,” he said. “Allowing a U.S. jurisdiction of strategic importance to erode economically would weaken the very foundation on which long-term presence depends. The actions we are calling for are measured, lawful, and necessary.”

House Speaker Villagomez noted the importance of foresight and coordination. “This is about maintaining conditions that allow the United States to operate effectively in the region over time,” he said. “Preventing systemic economic failure now preserves options later. That is in the interest of both the Commonwealth and the country.”

The leaders emphasized that the federal actions identified in their letters fall within existing authorities and do not require new appropriations. They stressed that timely engagement would help prevent cascading failures across essential services, workforce stability, and infrastructure, reducing long-term costs and risks.

The letters were sent as part of a coordinated effort to ensure that the CNMI’s situation is fully understood within the context of U.S. strategic planning in the Indo-Pacific.


Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Warns Families Are Being Priced Out of Care

WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) voted this evening to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits and spoke on the House floor about the immediate harm Illinois families are facing after the credits expired. During debate, Congressman Krishnamoorthi highlighted the story of a Chicago constituent confronting an impossible choice:

“I met Shadene Butchart in Chicago. She has ALS. Because the ACA tax credits have expired, her health insurance premium consumes the entirety of her husband’s Social Security check. She will not be able to afford any health insurance to cover this incredibly distressing disease. I rise strongly in support, and I urge my colleagues to support as well.”

More than 550,000 Illinois residents relied on ACA marketplace coverage last year, with Cook County accounting for over 360,000 enrollees, nearly 90 percent of whom receive premium tax credits. The congressman warned that without action, average monthly premiums in Cook County are projected to rise by about 95 percent, putting coverage out of reach for many families. Congressman Krishnamoorthi now urges the Senate to take up the successful Democratic discharge petition and vote to extend these ACA tax credits.


Krishnamoorthi and Castro Introduce No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act to Block Taxpayer-Funded Occupation and Oil Company Reimbursement in Venezuela

WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congressman Joaquin Castro today introduced the No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act of 2026, legislation to prohibit the use of any federal funds—military or civilian, direct or indirect—to occupy, administer, or assert U.S. control over Venezuela, including through taxpayer-backed reimbursement or subsidies for oil company expansion and infrastructure in the country.

The legislation comes as President Donald Trump has publicly stated that the United States could “run” Venezuela, take control of its oil resources, and use American tax dollars to support or reimburse oil companies operating there. The NOVA Act makes clear that Congress has not authorized—and will not finance—any U.S. occupation of Venezuela, any assertion of control over its economy or resources, or any oil-driven foreign entanglement funded by taxpayers.

“At a time when families are stretching every dollar for groceries, housing, and health care, American taxpayers should not be forced to bankroll an overseas occupation or subsidize Big Oil’s return to Venezuela at Donald Trump’s direction,” said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. “The NOVA Act draws a clear line: no president gets to spend Americans’ money on foreign occupations or oil deals without Congress—and without the consent of the American people.”

“The American people want affordable healthcare, not to spend billions or more on ‘running’ Venezuela,” said Congressman Castro. “The NOVA Act would block the president from occupying Venezuela and prevent him from enriching himself, his cronies and oil companies in the process.”

What the NOVA Act Does

Blocks funding for occupation or control: Prohibits any federal funds from being used to support U.S. possession, supervision, jurisdiction, or control over Venezuelan territory or resources, whether through military or civilian means.

Stops oil-sector reimbursement and expansion: Bars taxpayer dollars from being used to subsidize, reimburse, or otherwise support oil company expansion, reconstruction, or resource control in Venezuela.

Closes executive loopholes: Prevents the Executive Branch from shifting from military action to civilian governance or economic administration without explicit congressional authorization.

Preserves emergency humanitarian assistance: Ensures emergency humanitarian aid to the Venezuelan people is not restricted.


Krishnamoorthi Supports Subpoena Effort, Presses for Sworn DHS Testimony After Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

WASHINGTON — During a House oversight hearing, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today spoke in support of a Democratic effort to subpoena the Department of Homeland Security following the fatal shooting of a woman by an agent of Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, underscoring the Committee’s responsibility to demand accountability when deadly force is used.

Speaking in support of a motion offered by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Krishnamoorthi urged the Committee to confront disturbing video footage showing a federal operation unfolding on a residential street where families live.

“For those who haven't had a chance to see this video, this video from Minnesota is deeply, deeply disturbing,” Krishnamoorthi said. “It shows a federal immigration enforcement operation on a residential street in south Minneapolis where families live. Agents move in on a civilian vehicle. Weapons are drawn. The car is boxed in. Shots are fired. A woman is struck and dies.”

Krishnamoorthi emphasized that the footage itself raises serious concerns about the use of lethal force.

“The footage does not show an unavoidable imminent threat or that lethal force was the only option,” he said. “From what can be seen, the woman was trying to drive away. That raises serious questions about judgment and deescalation.”

While the Committee ultimately rejected the motion to subpoena records and footage from the Department of Homeland Security, Krishnamoorthi characterized the effort as a necessary exercise of congressional oversight in response to the death of a civilian during a federal operation captured on video.

“A woman is dead. Her family now carries a permanent loss. This should never have happened,” he said. “When federal agents use deadly force, the burden of justification is extraordinarily high. Regardless of the mission, oversight requires sworn testimony.”

Krishnamoorthi made clear that he will continue pressing for accountability and for testimony under oath from the Department’s leadership.

“Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem must appear before this committee,” he said. “I will press to subpoena Secretary Noem and force a vote again and again until she explains on the record why a woman is dead following a federal operation captured on video in a residential neighborhood.”

He added that voluntary testimony would be the most direct path to transparency.

“If Secretary Noem has nothing to hide, she should have nothing to fear from testifying before this committee,” Krishnamoorthi said. “I hope she will come before this committee voluntarily.”

Concluding his remarks, Krishnamoorthi underscored the Committee’s obligation to act.

“This committee must do its duty,” he said.


Larsen Releases Statement on Representative Steny Hoyer's Retirement

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the retirement of Representative Steny Hoyer (MD-05):

"Steny Hoyer was with me from the very beginning. He visited my soon-to-be district in 2000 to meet my family and supporters. He was eloquent, gracious, and ready to help. His “member’s member” approach is one I try to emulate.

"Steny is a fearless advocate for folks who deserve the dignity everyone deserves. His role in passing the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Affordable Care Act and his Make It In America initiative all underscore his strong advocacy helping everyone to get ahead.

"Steny is a mentor, a friend and an example of the kind of service-minded Representative every district should have."

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Larsen Releases Statement on Killing in Minneapolis

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the killing of Renee Good yesterday in Minneapolis:

"I am shocked and disgusted at Renee Good’s killing yesterday in Minneapolis. My thoughts are with her family as they endure this violent trauma. This shooting must be fully investigated."

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Larsen Supports Pay for Hard-Working Public Servants

March 26, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases

Larsen Stands Firm Demanding ICE Reforms

March 5, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases

Larsen Fights to Fund FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard, TSA; Hold ICE Accountable

February 12, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases

Larsen Rejects Trump's Agenda; Demands ICE Accountability

February 3, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases

Larsen Releases Statement on Government Funding Package

February 2, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases


Protecting the Environment and Local Law Enforcement Big Winners in Larsen-backed Bills

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting yes on a package of three Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) spending bills. The package passed the House with bipartisan support on a 397-28 vote and now heads to the Senate for consideration.

“I am glad that this legislative package includes the funding I requested to improve marine research and community safety in Whatcom County,” said Rep. Larsen. “Today my colleagues and I voted to continue funding that protects the environment, grows local economies and supports law enforcement, despite the President’s best efforts to defund these priorities. I will keep working closely with Northwest Washington leaders to bring home federal dollars that improve the communities I represent.”

Larsen’s Requested Funding for Local Projects Included

Last year, Rep. Larsen requested $1.6 million for two Whatcom County community projects. Funding for those projects is included in the FY26 spending package.

$1,031,000 for Western Washington University’s (WWU) Shannon Point Marine Center Research Vessel: This funding will support acquisition of a new research vessel for WWU marine and coastal science educational and research activities.

$600,000 for Whatcom County Sheriff Office’s Portable Radio Replacement Project: This funding will support the purchase of new portable radios to replace outdated radios that are failing, allowing deputies to communicate clearly with dispatch and each other.

“Congressional support from Representative Rick Larsen for a new research vessel at Western Washington University’s Shannon Point Marine Center is a vital investment in the Salish Sea,” said WWU President Sabah Randhawa. “This vessel will expand hands-on learning for students, create new research opportunities for faculty, and strengthen partnerships with Tribal nations and state agencies advancing critical research and restoration in the North Puget Sound. We are deeply grateful to Representative Larsen for his leadership and support.”

Larsen Priorities for Environment, Economic Development, Law Enforcement Included

The final package also provides funding for several Northwest Washington priorities, including:

$65 million for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund, which supports state and Tribal habitat restoration projects to reverse the decline of Pacific salmon and steelhead and support conservation efforts in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

$1.285 million for Washington’s Regional Fisheries, restoring funding the Administration refused to allocate in Fiscal Year 2025. In August, Rep. Larsen and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led Washington state’s Democratic Congressional delegation in sending a letter to Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urging him to reverse the Trump administration’s disastrous decision to eliminate funding for Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups (RFEGs).

$40 million for the National Estuary Program (NEP), which is a non-regulatory program that supports locally driven efforts to restore and protect the environmental and economic health of 28 estuaries of national significance, including Puget Sound. In June, Rep. Larsen introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the NEP through 2031.

$56 million for EPA’s Puget Sound Geographic Program, which supports restoration and research projects.

$3.473 billion for Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund projects, which will help support ports in the Puget Sound region.

$1 million to establish a new Northwest Regional Commission that will coordinate economic development opportunities in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.

$329 million for the Weatherization Assistance Program that helps families reduce home energy bills.

$964 million for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, which provides funding for regional drug task forces that help Washington state communities fight the opioid epidemic.

$800 million for Community Oriented Policing Services Grants, which awards funds to hire community policing professionals, develop and test innovative policing strategies, and provide training and technical assistance to community members, local government leaders, and all levels of law enforcement.

$720 million for the Violence Against Women Act, which provides survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking with lifesaving legal services and transitional housing to help rebuild their lives.


Connecticut Delegation Announces $6.8 Million for Traffic and Road Safety Improvements

Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut congressional delegation announced more than $6.8 million in federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for eight Connecticut traffic and road safety projects.

The funds are awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program established to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

“This $6.8 million in federal funding will prevent roadway fatalities and implement much needed traffic safety measures across our state. More than 250 people died on Connecticut roads last year — a preventable and all too common tragedy. These funds will help towns and cities make serious safety upgrades that will ultimately save lives,” the delegation said.

The funding will support the following regional and local projects:


Larson Calls for Homeland Security Secretary Noem to Resign, Will Introduce Bill Blocking ICE Activities Without State Coordination

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign following the violence in Minneapolis yesterday.

“This was a direct result of authoritarianism,” said Larson. “This was not an accident. There is blood on the hands of this Administration, the ICE agents involved in the execution of an American citizen, and every senior official in the Trump regime who has knowingly allowed these dangerous practices to continue.

“For months, I and others have warned that flooding our communities with armed ICE agents, masked, carrying military-grade weapons, operating without oversight and without coordination with local law enforcement, would end in bloodshed. This was never a question of if. It was always a question of when. That moment has arrived,” Larson continued.

“Renee Nicole Good is dead. Three children have lost their mother. And responsibility does not end at the scene. It runs directly up the chain of command,” Larson continued.

“This failure must be addressed. Kristi Noem must resign immediately after lying to the American people and claiming Renee was a domestic terrorist with no evidence or investigation. As Secretary of Homeland Security, she is responsible for overseeing ICE. Her continued leadership is incompatible with public safety, constitutional governance, and basic human decency,” Larson continued.

“There must also be a full, independent investigation into this killing, including the actions of the agents who were involved, the command decisions that authorized these operations, and the policymakers who enabled this culture of lawlessness,” Larson continued.

“Until these tactics are stopped, more lives will be lost,” Larson concluded. “I will introduce legislation allowing states to prevent ICE from operating in their borders without full coordination with state and local law enforcement agencies. Enough is enough.”


Larson Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Steny Hoyer

“Steny Hoyer has dedicated his life to public service from the Maryland State Senate to becoming the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives,” said Larson. “I have been proud to work alongside Steny on several major issues from the passage of the Affordable Care Act to supporting our nation’s firefighters as Co-Chairs of the Fire Services Caucus to calling out Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. Through it all, the people of Maryland’s Fifth District have remained his number one priority. What I admire most is his respect for the institution and his principled leadership in ensuring that our Democratic Republic remained strong and that the process of governing functioned as the Founding Fathers intended. This year, America will mark its 250th anniversary, and Steny’s nearly 60 years of public service and his lasting legacy are an important part of this history. I am grateful to count him not just as a colleague, but a friend, and I will miss his leadership and dedication to a better future for all Americans. I wish him, his wife, Elaine, and the entire Hoyer family the best for this next chapter."