Press Releases

“The effort to build a future founded on sustainability, clean energy, and conservation begins in homes and offices nationwide. The federal government is no exception."

“The effort to build a future founded on sustainability, clean energy, and conservation begins in homes and offices nationwide. The federal government is no exception."

“This Congressional Gold Medal honors the remarkable accomplishments, courage, and sacrifice of a distinct group of women in the United States military,” said Congresswomen Ros-Lehtinen and Davis, and Senators Hutchison and Mikulski. “The Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII will be remembered for their dedicated efforts and unwavering service to our country in the fight for freedom.”

“Today, with President Obama's announcement, our nation takes another step toward our goal of a national network of high-speed rail to rival any in the world. This crucial federal investment will spur new job creation, increase public transportation options, reduce road congestion, lower our dependence on foreign oil, and protect our planet."

“Today the Senate joined the House in taking a critical step toward ensuring fiscal discipline for the long term by passing pay-as-you-go budget rules into law."

"We request that you initiate an immediate and comprehensive assessment of how hackers were able to deface the websites of nearly fifty House Members and Committees last night."

“In the wake of a crisis borne out of taking risks with taxpayers' money, we will protect Main Street from the excess of Wall Street and restore accountability to the financial sector."

"Today the Special Olympics reaches 3.2 million athletes on the playing fields of 170 countries. Isn't that remarkable? An idea of one woman and then amplified through her beautiful family, and then those who are affected by it taking the lead themselves."