Press Releases

“Today, the President has presented Congress with a strong, detailed plan to responsibly close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility."

"Our family was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Justice Scalia, who made history as the first Italian American named to the Supreme Court."

Yesterday, we had one of the most compelling hearings I have ever attended in my long service in Congress, to listen to the mayor, Mayor Weaver, the mayor of Flint, the experts scientifically, the head of the school system there and the rest, talk about the impact on children.

“Good afternoon, everyone. We’re talking about the well-being of our children and families in Flint, Michigan – for your own sacred ground – as we talk about how we, as their public servants, meet their needs."

“Today, the children and families of Flint, Michigan are caught in an unconscionable crisis," said Leader Pelosi.

“The Supreme Court’s deeply misguided decision to stay the implementation of the Clean Power Plan will enable those states that deny climate science to slow progress in reducing the carbon pollution."

“The President’s budget honors the bipartisan agreement signed into law last fall and charts a new course for growth."

“The spread of the Zika virus requires a robust, proactive U.S. response to protect American communities and combat this disease across our hemisphere."