Press Releases
Press Release
July 5, 2016
“One month to the day after 49 Americans were senselessly killed at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub, House Republicans will hold a hearing on a bill that targets LGBT Americans for discrimination. After bringing down entire appropriations bills to make sure federal contractors could discriminate against LGBT employees, Republicans are doubling down on a dangerous agenda of intolerance and prejudice. This hateful bill would also subject all unmarried couples to discrimination."
Press Release
July 5, 2016
“When 78 Americans die of opioid overdoses every day, we cannot shortchange the resources needed to fight the tragedy of opioid addiction in our country."
Press Release
July 5, 2016
“Ab Mikva’s patriotism, dedication, and vision changed lives. Ab was a consummate public servant who answered the call to repair the world through a lifetime of distinguished service at the highest levels of all three branches of government."
Press Release
July 2, 2016
“Elie Wiesel's moral compass guided people around the world to choose courage in the face of persecution, peace instead of violence, and hope over despair. Today, the world mourns the loss of this towering humanitarian and global human rights champion."
Press Release
July 2, 2016
“Today, Americans mourn the loss of more than a dozen people, including a young American, who lost their lives in a brutal act of terrorism in Dhaka. With heavy hearts, we pray for the victims, survivors, and the loved ones affected by this horrific assault. With determined spirits, we will continue to stand firm against these vicious acts wherever they occur."
Press Release
July 1, 2016
“All across America, families are demanding real action to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and suspected terrorists, not a toothless NRA bill that will do nothing to keep our communities safe."
Press Release
June 30, 2016
“Today, the Department of Defense affirmed that courageous service members should not be denied the opportunity to serve in the Armed Forces simply because they are transgender."
Press Release
June 29, 2016
The bipartisan bill that will now go to the President’s desk provides a vital and urgently needed measure of relief for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico.
Press Release
June 29, 2016
“Thank you very much, Reverend [Doctor Karen] Oliveto. And to you, we say a resounding ‘amen’. Thank you for referencing the fact that last week on the floor of the House under the leadership of [Congressman] John Lewis. What better leader could we have on the subject?"
Press Release
June 29, 2016
“Today, more than 100 Members of the House and Senate called on a federal appellate court to recognize that the protections of the Civil Rights Act must include people facing discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Such an approach has been adopted by the expert federal agency, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, combatting discrimination in the workplace."