Press Releases

“The recent examples of legislation in Indiana and Arkansas are not where we are as a country, and it is not who we are as a community,” said Rep. Israel.

“Fifty years ago, our nation took a bold and historic step forward for educational opportunity, for the strength of our economy, and for the health of our democracy."

“President Obama's leadership on calling for an end to these practices serves as a clarion call for states to act swiftly to protect the lives of LGBT citizens..."

“Senator Corker’s legislation undermines these international negotiations and represents an unnecessary hurdle to achieving a strong, final agreement."

“Congresswoman Lois Capps has long been a fierce advocate for hard-working American families, our children, and our environment."

181 House Democrats filed the brief on Monday in the appeal of Texas v. United States, which has reached the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals following a federal district court ruling that granted a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocks the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program and expanding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, announced by the President of the United States last November as part of his Immigration Accountability Executive Actions.

"We’re very proud of the relationship between our two countries. We’re also very proud of the contributions that Japanese-Americans make to the success of America, in the Congress and in our country."

“Today’s job report shows that we must build on our momentum and strengthen job growth, and we must continue to expand opportunities for working people and middle-class families."