Press Releases

“As I have said before, Congress must conduct rigorous oversight to ensure that all incidents of non-compliance are reported to the Congressional oversight committees and the FISA Court in a timely and comprehensive manner, and that appropriate steps are taken to ensure violations are not repeated.”

“Investing in the education of our children is the greatest safeguard of our nation’s future – ensuring that another generation will once again out-invent, out-innovate, and out-manufacture the rest of the world. House Democrats share the President’s commitment and we are committed ensuring a higher education is not just a luxury for the few, but an opportunity for all.”

"Current laws governing NSA's collection activities contain safeguards to ensure the protection of privacy and civil liberties including provisions that require that incidents of non-compliance be reported to Congress and the FISA Court. Congress must conduct rigorous oversight to ensure that all incidents of non-compliance are reported to the oversight committees and the FISA court in a timely and comprehensive manner, and that appropriate steps are taken to ensure violations are not repeated."

“During consideration of the National Defense Authorization bill for Fiscal Year 2014, House Democrats offered a possible compromise that would have given sexual assault victims the option of pursuing charges outside the chain of command or staying within it. As Congress continues consideration of legislative proposals to deal with sexual assault in the military, careful consideration must be given to this and other proposals designed to ensure victims’ rights are protected and justice is served.”

“We call on the interim government, military, and all involved parties to put an end to these deadly confrontations and come together to restore faith in a truly representative government through an open drafting process for the country’s constitution, and inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections."

‘“Blue. Gold. Bold. Powerful Together.’ That is UFCW’s mantra. That is our rallying cry. That is how we will ensure that the labor movement is an ever stronger force that transforms misery into hope and despair into progress. Together, we will use our power to keep the UFCW and American labor where it has always stood: at the forefront of growth, prosperity, and fairness for the American people."

“Nearly eight decades ago, Democrats created Social Security; over the years, Democrats have preserved and strengthened Social Security; now and in the years to come, Democrats will always act to protect Social Security and safeguard the rights of our nation’s seniors.”

“Democrats are united in seeking a responsible solution to this challenge. It is our hope that the Republican response to this letter is focused on how we move forward on behalf of the best interests of hardworking Americans. We must act to fight not to increase hunger in America.”