Press Releases

The Select Panel’s contempt for the truth and reckless disregard for safety is endangering medical professionals and undermining potentially life-saving medical research.

September's jobs report shows our economy continues to move forward. However, it also clearly shows that Congress must do more to create good-paying jobs and increase the paychecks of hard-working Americans across the nation.

Today represents a proud milestone for the Paris Climate Agreement and a vital step forward in confronting the climate crisis that threatens our world.

In celebration of the rich diversity of people of many religions, races, and regions who enrich our great democracy, let us each strive to remember the promise of a new year as we work together to create a stronger America for all.

We had time to pass a legislation that recognizes that increasing the paycheck of America's workers helps to grow the economy for everyone; no minimum wage; no equal pay for equal work; no paid sick leave; none of that, on the part of this Congress.

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentlelady, our Ranking Member on Appropriations, for yielding. I thank her for her great work, being involved in the appropriations process, which I shared with her for many years – but a place where so many of our values are reflected by how we allocate our resources. I particularly want to thank her, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, for their relentless, persistent, constant advocacy for this Flint money."

I commend Congressman Dan Kildee for his determination and effectiveness in addressing the needs of his constituents.

“The American people stand together with Israel in honoring the memory of this extraordinary man."