Press Releases

“The only way to address these consequences is to put our country’s safety, security, and economic well-being before political partisanship. House Republicans must appoint budget conferees so we can work together to replace the sequester with a budget that creates jobs, strengthens the middle class, and reduces the deficit in a responsible way.”

“There needs to be more clarity in the law regarding the activities of tax exempt organizations along with greater disclosure and transparency. We must overturn Citizens United, which has exacerbated the challenges posed by some of these so-called ‘social welfare’ organizations. And we must take appropriate action, without any delay or hesitation, to ensure that the IRS remains an impartial agency for America’s taxpayers and our nation’s families and businesses.”

As the Members write in their letter, “We are writing to express our concern about the harassment and abuse inflicted upon Mr. Chen Guangcheng and his family by local officials in Shandong Province in China.”

“…[W]e believe there is simply no substitute for tough, comprehensive, uncompromising government support for legislation and fully-resourced law enforcement and administrative action… that both empowers workers and prevents more accidents from happening,” write the lawmakers in the letter.

"I have said to you before, Lincoln said: 'public sentiment is everything.' This issue was made too hot for the Republicans to handle. They had to bring it to the floor. Mind you, over 500 days since, since the authorization ended, the previous authorization, over 500 days later, when all these good things could be springing from it to protect women from violence, and even at that 138 Republicans voted against it..."

“In the interest of time, and not bearing repetition – even though some of it does bear repetition – I want to associate myself with the remarks of my colleagues who spoke before, on the path forward on immigration. May I just say that, of the principles of our Caucus, that we have all stuck together on and are fighting for, family unification is very important to this Caucus, to our country."

"Our most important job is to put good-paying jobs in reach for any American willing to work hard and play by the rules. Democrats are ready to get the job done. It is up to our Republican colleagues to join us in this effort to strengthen our economy, our middle class, and our future prosperity.”

“The story of Cinco de Mayo remains an inspiration to families in the U.S. and Mexico. Today, we celebrate it once more, take heed of its lessons, and, like the heroes of Puebla, look toward the future with optimism, courage, and hope.”