Press Releases

“While there are still many unanswered questions about the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, there can be no question that this is an unspeakable outrage."

"Yesterday Democrats gathered on the steps of the Capitol to launch our 'Middle Class Jumpstart.' I was very excited about it. It contains our 'Make It In America' agenda for good paying jobs here in our country, tax credits to keep jobs here rather than the Republicans' initiative to send jobs overseas. It's about the building of the infrastructure of the America. It's about fairness, the CEO/employee tax fairness initiative of Mr. Van Hollen. So it's about jobs. "

“Once again, Republicans have stood against America’s women, blocking legislation to correct the Hobby Lobby decision that curtails workers’ rights and singles out women’s health for discrimination."

"We are gathered here today to send a very clear message to America: you can either sue the President of the United States, or you can do your job here in the House of Representatives and pass laws that help the middle class."

“Today, with this action plan, we reassert the truths of our history. And this is not just about better jobs, more employees; this is about entrepreneurship and our women, and our middle class initiatives for entrepreneurship to create more employers; to create small businesses."

“The legislation that Senator Murray and my colleagues gathered here today introduced will ensure that no employee – man or woman – can be denied access to critical health services because of an employer’s belief."

“Our Founders sacrificed their lives, their liberty, their sacred honor – in their own words – to establish this democracy. What you see before you are some of America’s patriots – here to fight for that democracy."

"With Israel’s citizens once again under assault, our bipartisan resolve to stand by Israel is firm and unwavering. I am pleased the House acted unanimously to reaffirm our support for Israel’s right to defend itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from Hamas."