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| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=92C3E8F5-4818-4A6A-A926-ED8AC68BDB0B | Whip Clark Pens Boston Globe Op-Ed: “Mike Johnson’s War on Women” | 2025-12-20 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | MALDEN, MA — In case you missed it, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) published an op-ed in the Boston Globe calling out Mike Johnson’s misogyny and Republicans’ anti-woman, anti-family policies. You can read the entire op-ed HERE or below: Mike Johnson’s war on women Representative Katherine Clark of Massachusetts is the House Democratic Whip. "Amid all the political chaos in these final weeks of 2025, House Republicans have broken into another civil war. This one is personal — with Speaker Mike Johnson facing brutal accusations of misogyny from his own party members, even as he claims to be women’s “biggest champion.” "'He sidelines us and doesn’t take us seriously,' Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia said. "Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina said, 'Women will never be taken seriously until leadership decides to take us seriously, and I’m no longer holding my breath.' "They’re being generous. "Johnson isn’t just a sexist boss. As a party leader and as a policymaker, he has systematically made life harder and more expensive for all women. "This is someone who has never been shy about his thoughts on gender. "He has, in public and on camera, blamed school shootings on no-fault divorce and 'radical feminism.' "He has referred to abortion as 'a Holocaust.' "Just a few weeks ago, he casually talked about the difference between the brains of men and women: 'Men and women are different in this way, is that men can compartmentalize things.' "In the same interview, he praised Conference Chair Lisa McClain — the highest-ranking Republican woman in the House — as the colleague he trusts most to make him dinner. "That low opinion of GOP women is plainly reflected in how he runs the House. "Under Johnson’s speakership, there are more Republican committee chairs named Mike than women chairs combined. "He raged against a bipartisan bill allowing members of Congress who are pregnant or recovering from childbirth to vote by proxy. But when asked about a male colleague’s domestic abuse… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/congressman-moulton-leads-democratic-veterans-and-ranking-members-national | Congressman Moulton Leads Democratic Veterans and the Ranking Members of the National Security Committees in Introducing Legislation to Prevent Unauthorized War with Venezuela | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) officially introduced the No Unauthorized War with Venezuela Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation prohibits the executive branch from spending any federal funds on the use of military inside Venezuela or against Venezuelan forces, including remote or intermittent strikes, unless Congress passes a specific Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF). The legislation is led by every Democratic veteran in the House who served during the forever wars of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the Ranking Members of the House Armed Services, House Foreign Affairs, and House Intelligence committees. The cosponsors include: Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), Rep. Greg Meeks (NY-05), Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04), Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06), Rep. Jared Golden (ME-02), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Rep. Pat Ryan (NY-18), Rep. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Rep. Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45), and Rep. Eugene Vindman (VA-07). “The American people do not want to send their sons and daughters to fight another regime change war based on lies,” said Congressman Moulton. "I came to Congress because I paid the price for the failure of Congress to prevent the war in Iraq and expose the Bush Administration's lies. If this war is truly in our interests, the Trump Administration must justify it and convince Congress. If they cannot do so, our troops and their families deserve leadership willing to stand up the president and say no—not on our watch.” The No Unauthorized War with Venezuela Act builds on longstanding concerns among lawmakers that military escalation must be debated and authorized by Congress—a principle rooted in Article I of the Constitution. With this coalition of cosponsors, the bill aims to ensure that decisions to employ force in foreign countries are deliberate, lawful, and reflective of the will and interests of the American peopl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=2DBB0AD4-FDD9-44CC-AA31-53599AA51D9E | Clark Calls Out Johnson: “Don’t Send Us Home Without a Vote” | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), and Members of the House Democratic Caucus to demand that Speaker Mike Johnson immediately schedule a vote to extend the ACA tax credits. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "A reporter asked Speaker Johnson yesterday if he’s lost control of the House, because four Republicans have joined 214 Democrats to force a vote on health care. "But here’s the truth. It’s not about Speaker Johnson. "Yesterday was the American people reclaiming the People's House. And proclaiming that health care is a right, not a privilege for the wealthy. "Dr. King told us: 'Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman.' "The first year of this administration has certainly been shocking and inhuman. "At every turn, Trump and his loyalists in the House have chosen injustice. They have made the morally corrupt choice to take health care from people who work hard for a living to fund tax cuts for the very wealthiest. "They were so eager to pass these permanent tax cuts for the billionaire class, they called us back from recess in July. All at the expense of the health and financial security of working families. "That is how they have chosen to lead. "The Republicans chose to shut down government. They chose to leave town rather than negotiate with us on a solution. They chose to ignore skyrocketing premiums. They chose to build a ballroom for their cronies rather than build a strong middle class. "But thanks to the unity of this Caucus, the leadership of Hakeem Jeffries, and the resolve of the American people, Democrats have secured a vote on extending the ACA tax credits. "The only question that remains is when? And I humbly suggest, it should be today! "Speaker Johnson, don’t send us home without a vote. Put this bill on the Floor. The American people are watching. And they deserve a vote." To view the complete press con… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6F2B5A30-F13F-4005-A2C8-EE9E105AE06B | Whip Clark Slams GOP Refusal To Lower Premiums for Working Families | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MS NOW's The Weeknight to discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to adjourn the House without a vote to extend the ACA tax credits. Below are excerpts from the conversation: On Republicans' Sham Health Care Plan: "This bill sets health care for the American people even back further. "It's a return to all the failed plans they had in the past. Where people pay a lot of money for very little coverage, and many things are just not included. "When we saw similar plans in 2017, there was no maternity care coverage. There was no addiction services for people. Very limited mental health – the things that people need for their families. "And what it really was saying is: 'We are going to ignore the entire health crisis that we've created. We are going to ignore the fact that premiums are skyrocketing for people $1,000, $2,000, and $3,000 more a month. And we will just proceed with our plan, which is to take people's health care funding – whether it's Medicaid, the ACA subsidies, veterans' health benefits, Medicare, medical research – and use that money for the permanent tax cuts for the very wealthiest.' "That's their plan. And it is just a disgrace and a huge disservice to families who need to be able to afford and access care." On Democrats’ Discharge Petition to Extend ACA Tax Credits: "We knew the right thing was a clean extension of these tax subsidies for three years. "That gives people time to be able to afford and access care. "It's this cliff effect that they set up that within a few days from now, the end of the month, these tax credits disappear overnight. They talk a lot about reforms, but they haven't implemented any. And they haven't come and tried to negotiate a solution. "And so we stuck with what we knew was the right plan. ... "We can't forget the three year was actually a bipartisan vote in the Senate. So we already knew that we had Republican senators, that we could build on that number if we can get it through the H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/18/democratic-health-leaders-demand-answers-on-trumps-shady-drug-deals/ | Democratic Health Leaders Demand Answers on Trump’s Shady Drug Deals | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | After another Trump announcement that lacks transparency or any detail, Committee Leaders press major pharmaceutical companies on whether agreements actually lower prices for medications or just enrich Trump’s family WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA), and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) demanded transparency from major pharmaceutical companies on their announcements with the Trump Administration on the cost of certain medications, including anti-obesity medications. Democrats delivered on lower drug prices for the American people by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices, with those savings going into effect in January. These latest announcements from the Trump Administration are just that – announcements. The Administration has yet to provide any public information that the announcements will result in any real savings for consumers. In fact, economists have questioned whether consumers will see any meaningful benefits. The public deserves answers on this and a better understanding of what this means for their everyday costs. The letters, sent to AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer, request more information on the contours of the agreements, including the effects on Medicare, future pricing predictions, the parameters of the TrumpRx platform, along with any other benefits the companies are receiving from the Administration as a result of these agreements. “While President Trump has made misleading and false claims to the American public with rhetoric around lowering drug prices, in reality, actions taken by the Administration thus far have yielded little, and in some cases have raised prices for consumers,” the lawmakers wrote. “Skepticism and scrutiny are warranted as the Trump Administration has repeatedly made announcements that fail to meet their stated goals, and instead, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=57F36F10-21A2-4690-8883-E8748B26CED6 | Whip Clark on Extending ACA Tax Credits: “We Are Ready To Vote, Mr. Speaker.” | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, with 218 signatures on Democrats’ discharge petition, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to demand an immediate vote on legislation to stop the GOP’s premium hikes. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "My question to the Republican Party is: What are you doing? What are you doing? Why won’t you use your immense power as the majority to help the American people? "The bill before us does nothing for the 15 million Americans who are about to lose their health insurance. The 1 million children who are about to become uninsured. The hundreds of hospitals that are closing or are on the verge of closing. 24 million people who are staring down premiums they simply cannot afford. "It does nothing to solve a crisis that the Republicans have inflicted on the American people. "But, but, but! In typical fashion, here's what it does do. It does promote the GOP dream of a nationwide abortion ban. You found time for that. "But today's the day to stop these tax credits from expiring. "You called us back in July from recess to make sure that we voted on tax cuts — make them permanent for the very richest Americans. But now that we have a bipartisan discharge petition ready to vote on today, you can't find the time to do it? "We are ready to vote, Mr. Speaker. "You have the power to bring that to the Floor today. Let the will of the people be the will of the People's House. Let’s stop the premium hikes, extend the ACA tax credits, and get back to building a health care system that is worthy of the American people." To watch the full speech, click HERE. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400282 | House Rejects McGovern’s Bipartisan War Powers Resolution, Shamefully Surrendering More Power to the White House | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | James P. McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | mcgovern | https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/ | scraper | WASHINGTON—Today, House Republicans (and sadly, one spineless Democrat) shamefully rejected Congressman McGovern's War Powers Resolution, which would have directed President Trump to cease all hostilities within or against Venezuela. “I’m furious that cowardly lawmakers have once again surrendered Congress’ Constitutional responsibility on matters of war to a wannabe dictator in the White House,” said Ranking Member McGovern. “The Founders intentionally did not want any president to have unilateral power to start a war, much less one like Donald Trump, who campaigned on ending unnecessary foreign conflicts. He's now breaking that promise—and his weak, pathetic lackeys in Congress are letting him drag us into yet another endless war that no one except their billionaire buddies in Big Oil want.” McGovern's resolution was a forceful response to the president's recent threats to use military force against Venezuela—including airstrikes, American troops on the ground, and naval or air blockades. Under U.S. law, these actions are all considered hostilities. “The Constitution is clear: only Congress can declare war,” continued McGovern. “Congress must affirm its authority and say no to an illegal war in Venezuela, no to yet another foreign conflict over oil, and no to more endless wars—and President Trump must obey the law.” Notably, President Trump's illegal attempt at regime change in Venezuela coincides with an affordability crisis in America—a crisis which the president calls a "con job," and for which he has proposed no real plan or solution. McGovern continued: “The American people have been clear: they don't want another Iraq, and they don't want to risk thousands of lives on another endless quagmire over oil. They want us to reform our rigged healthcare system, make housing more affordable, and lower costs. Rather than wasting trillions of dollars and thousands of lives on a war that the American people clearly oppose, Congress should spend its time and resources on fixing problems here at home. In a countr… | 1 | 2026-04-01T05:41:29Z | 2026-04-01T05:42:36Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/17/neal-on-the-house-floor-the-republican-bill-was-put-together-with-bubblegum-and-elmers-glue/ | Neal on the House Floor: “The Republican Bill Was Put Together with Bubblegum and Elmer’s Glue” | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) spoke on the House floor to slam the Republican health care bill, which does nothing to lower costs for families or protect the tens of millions who will see their premiums double and triple if the enhanced ACA credits are not extended. Opening Statement WATCH HERE “ The Republican bill was put together with bubble gum and Elmer’s glue last Friday night. This isn’t a plan. It sounds like their argument that 300 year olds are receiving Social Security benefits. Families are staring at massive premium hikes, and now, thanks to four Republicans, we can force a vote. “When you listen to the argument earlier from the gentleman from Texas, he said Republicans have never had a chance to vote on the Affordable Care Act. This morning, we want to give you a chance. Speaker Johnson could end this crisis and bring the bill up. Instead, they’re wasting time on this dusty bill that will increase the number of uninsured Americans, and that is a fact. “People don’t need health care that costs more and covers less. To stave off this crisis, this bipartisan discharge petition is a workable path forward. And over the course of the next few minutes, we intend to tell you why. “I reserve the balance of my time.” Closing Statement WATCH HERE “ Mr. Speaker, my constituent company, Merriam-Webster, declared this week that the word of the year is ‘slop.’ And is it appropriate today. This bill won’t lower costs. Without the ACA tax credits, costs are gonna skyrocket for the American people. That’s a bombshell report. “They’re undermining protections and forcing people into junk plans. The only path forward is Leader Jeffries’s discharge petition. Three year extension, clear and clean, bipartisan. Mr. Speaker, urge Speaker Johnson to bring this legislation up, and I yield back my time.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/17/neal-statement-on-jeffries-discharge-petition/ | Neal Statement on Jeffries Discharge Petition | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations... WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to... By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up... SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on... (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in... | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/17/neal-statement-on-war-powers-resolution-votes/ | Neal Statement on War Powers Resolution Votes | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after voting in favor of both H.Con.Res. 61 – Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere, and H.Con.Res. 64 – To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. “The military actions we have witnessed from this administration over the course of the last several months fly directly in the face of Congress’s war powers under Article I of the Constitution. Congress was not briefed on military operations in the Caribbean for months, has not authorized any of these strikes, and has not been provided with a clear military objective. “The President’s dangerous expansion and abuse of presidential authority risks dragging us into another endless war, one that the American people do not want. That is precisely why our Founders entrusted Congress with the constitutional authority to decide matters of war, not the President. “The President has not sought an Authorization for Use of Military Force for these particular actions. As a coequal branch of government, it is incumbent upon Congress to rein in this overreach, assert its constitutional role, and reaffirm that decisions of war rest with the people’s representative, not unilateral executive action.” The bill text for H.Con.Res. 61 can be found here. The bill text for H.Con.Res. 64 can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3702 | Trahan Demands Vote on Bipartisan Bill to Save Americans’ Health Care | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, criticized the Republican health care plan being considered on the House floor and called for an immediate vote on bipartisan legislation to prevent health care premiums from surging for 20 million Americans. “Nothing in this Republican health care plan will stop Americans’ health care premiums from skyrocketing,” Congresswoman Trahan said on the House floor. “When this bill fails to become law, and it will fail, 20 million Americans will see their premiums surge on January 1. Many will not even be able to afford hundreds or even thousands more each month, and they will lose their health coverage altogether.” CLICK HERE or the image below to view Trahan’s full remarks on the House floor. A transcript is embedded below. Despite repeated claims from House Republicans that their health care “plan” would lower costs and protect coverage, an independent analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that H.R. 6703 would do little to prevent premium increases for 20 million Americans beginning in January, while causing an additional 100,000 people to lose their health coverage. This comes on top of the 15 million Americans projected to lose coverage as a result of Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” which cut $1 billion from Medicaid, the single largest cut to Americans’ health care in history. Shortly before debate began, four House Republicans signed onto a Democratic led petition to force a vote on bipartisan legislation to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. The legislation would protect coverage for 20 million Americans, including 328,000 Massachusetts residents. Without extending the tax credits, many families will be priced out of coverage. According to the Massachusetts Health Connector, more than 10,000 people in the Commonwealth dropped their health plans during this year’s open enrollment after seeing projected premium incre… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3703 | Trahan, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnostics for Servicemembers | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced the Improving Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnostics for Warfighters Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of advanced diagnostic technologies to significantly improve how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are identified and assessed among servicemembers during training and in combat environments. “Too many servicemembers are returning home with traumatic brain injuries that go undiagnosed or untreated because our diagnostic tools have not kept pace with the realities of modern warfare,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “This bipartisan legislation will help ensure our troops have access to faster, more accurate point of injury diagnostics so they can get the right care at the right time, protect their long term health, and maintain mission readiness.” “Our servicemembers face intense physical demands in both training and combat, and we owe them the best tools available to detect injuries early,” said Congressman Bacon. “Our bipartisan bill helps close critical gaps in TBI diagnostics at the point of injury, improving readiness and long-term outcomes. I’m pleased to join Congresswoman Trahan to advance better data and faster diagnosis, leading to better care for those who serve.” Since 2000, more than 500,000 servicemembers have been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury as a result of explosions, falls, and other incidents. Despite the scope of the problem, a recent U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) report found persistent gaps in the identification and treatment of TBI, suggesting the true number of servicemembers affected may be far higher. The Improving Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnostics for Warfighters Act would establish a pilot program within the Department of Defense to support the development and use of point of injury TBI diagnostic devices in operational settings. The program would: Evaluate and support the research, development, testing, and production of inno… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=85C5F0AC-ADF0-4602-8EE1-2E8FED7DE53E | Clark Urges GOP To Extend ACA Tax Credits: “Now Is the Time To Do It” | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Bloomberg's Balance of Power to discuss Republicans' continued refusal to reverse massive health premium hikes. Below are excerpts from the conversation: On Democrats' Discharge Petition Extending ACA Tax Credits: "We are at 214, which means we only need four Republicans, and there are far more than four who are saying we should extend these tax credits. So we are saying to them: 'Now is the time to do it.' "We have three days left of session before we recess for the holidays and just days before this tax credit expires. We don't know where they've been. They voted for the bill back in July that ended these tax credits and let them expire. And at the same time, they are making tax cuts for the very wealthiest Americans permanent and not requiring that there be any offset in the budget for the trillions of dollars that that is going to cost. "So now is the time, because we are hearing it across Massachusetts and across the country. People are hurting. They are not able to afford this dramatic doubling, tripling, even quadrupling of insurance premiums. This is a health care crisis the GOP has caused. "We have the vehicle for them to fix it today." On the Impact of GOP Premium Hikes: "In Massachusetts, we know that 10,000 people have opted out of the ACA because they can't afford to stay on that insurance. "These are small businesses. These are people who need to be able to take a child to a doctor, to ensure their spouse can continue their cancer treatments, to manage their diabetes. I cannot stress [enough] how anxious and worried people are — and this is layered on top of watching the cost of living continuing to rise. "The Republicans are doing nothing to address this. In fact, the policies that they have greenlighted, like Donald Trump's tariff policies, the cuts to Medicaid, these cuts to the ACA tax credit, to veterans' health benefits, to food programs, all of this is putting even more economic pressure on American families. "I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/statement-congressman-seth-moulton-key-ndaa-wins-fy26 | Statement from Congressman Seth Moulton on Key NDAA Wins for FY26 | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | December 16, 2025 SALEM, MA - Last week, Congressman Moulton voted to pass the bipartisan, bicameral Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill includes over 20 provisions championed by Congressman Moulton, including key provisions to provide robust oversight of the Defense Department, add guardrails to prevent the politicization of the military, overhaul the defense acquisition system to make it more efficient, and reinforce America’s commitment to our allies. “I will continue to use every legislative tool at my disposal to ensure the Department of Defense and the Trump Administration remains accountable to the American people, focused on its mission, and capable of defending the United States and its allies in an increasingly complex global landscape. The Defense Department must modernize, and this administration must answer to Congress on all of the major changes they are proposing. The NDAA is one of the opportunities the minority party in Congress has to constrain this administration’s abuses of power, and that is why I voted Yes.” The final bill includes the following wins championed by Congressman Moulton: Requires DoD to share the unredacted video and written orders for each strike against a drug boat in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Provides $400 million for Ukraine security assistance for both 2026 and 2027. This money will ensure continued US military support for Ukraine. Protects university research by ensuring that DoD cannot stiff universities by lowering the rates at which they will reimburse the fixed costs associated with conducting research paid for with DoD dollars. Prohibits the recognition of Russian sovereignty over captured Ukrainian territory—a legal requirement that will prevent the worst of Trump's proposed peace deals. Prohibits the US government from contracting with Chinese biotechnology companies known to work with the Chinese military, helping American biotech companies maintain their competitive advantage and preventing the transfer of US citizens' g… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/16/neal-statement-on-november-2025-jobs-report/ | Neal Statement on November 2025 Jobs Report | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the overdue November 2025 jobs report: “Almost a year in control of every lever, and Republicans still have nothing to show for it. BLS said it themselves: since President Trump flexed his ‘Liberation Day’ back in April, the economy has been liberated from job growth as hiring barely moves. For nine months, manufacturing is down and inflation is up, with the unemployment rate at its highest in four years. Where we are right now is a result of a deliberate choice by Republicans and Donald Trump to exhaust every bit of their legislative might cutting taxes for billionaires and bludgeoning everyone else with higher costs and fewer choices. “Republicans found the muscle to greenlight all this pain but can’t figure out how to lower costs for people. Choosing now to duct tape worn ideas from the past while the clock blinks red isn’t a solution. The only path for families to get relief is if four Republicans do the right thing, sign onto Leader Jeffries’s discharge petition, and extend the enhanced ACA credits for three years. The financial stability and health of tens of millions of people is teetering right now. But for Republicans, there’s no pain for families too severe, no tax cut for the wealthy too big, and no line the President can cross that they won’t excuse— and the people know it.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/16/neal-underscores-importance-of-antisemitism-commission-following-sydney-attacks/ | Neal Underscores Importance of Antisemitism Commission Following Sydney Attacks | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement underscoring the importance of the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism, as Jewish communities mark Hanukkah in the wake of the recent antisemitic attacks in Sydney. “As Jewish communities across the globe gather to mark Hanukkah, the recent antisemitic attacks in Sydney are a painful reminder that antisemitism remains a present and persistent threat, both abroad and here at home. During this sacred time, I hope that the light of the menorah serves as a reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope, resilience, and community endure. “I am grateful for the leadership of Governor Healey and the Massachusetts Legislature in establishing the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism to confront this growing and deeply troubling problem. Antisemitism is a profound and enduring evil, which is why we cannot allow it to persist unchecked. It must be condemned in all its forms, and we must respond with unity and purpose to the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in Massachusetts and across the nation. “The Commission has done thorough and thoughtful work examining the scope and causes of antisemitism in our Commonwealth, putting forward meaningful recommendations that provide a clear roadmap for both government and private actors to take concrete action. I particularly call attention to the Commission’s strong emphasis on education, including about antisemitism itself and the lessons of the Holocaust, as a critical tool in these efforts. “I extend my sincere thanks to the Commission’s Chairs, Senator John Velis and Representative Cataldo, and to all of its members, who traveled across the state, listened to the concerns of residents, and worked diligently to produce what I believe to be a model for the nation. At a time when antisemitism is once again rearing its head in frightening ways, their work is not only timely, but essential.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/congressman-moulton-releases-2025-year-review-report-highlighting-major-wins | Congressman Moulton Releases 2025 Year-in-Review Report Highlighting Major Wins for the Sixth District | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SALEM, MA - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) released his 2025 Year-in-Review Report, detailing a year of significant victories for North Shore communities, constituent services successes, and national leadership on veterans’ issues, government oversight, national security, and protecting our democracy. “As we do every year, my team and I have fought tirelessly to help those in need, deliver results to communities, and fight for the people of the Sixth District,” said Congressman Moulton. “I’m proud of what we accomplished in 2025 and look forward to building on this work in 2026 and beyond.” A National Leader in Constituent Services Congressman Moulton was awarded the Congressional Management Foundation’s Democracy Forward Award for Best Constituent Service in D.C., one of the highest honors in Congress for public service and accessibility. This year, Congressman Moulton’s office: Delivered $18.8 million in funding to Sixth District residents. Responded to 138,614 pieces of incoming correspondence from constituents, representing 32,697 unique residents of the district. Resolved 1,825 individual constituent cases. Delivering Federal Funding for the North Shore Congressman Moulton secured multiple major federal funding investments this year, including: $3.5 million FEMA award to Nahant to restore Short Beach dunes and protect the causeway. $2.16 million in FEMA AFG/SAFER grants for fire departments in the Sixth District. 15 Community Project Funding requests advancing through the Appropriations process that support local infrastructure, public safety, and economic development priorities. Fighting for MA-06 in Washington Congressman Moulton’s legislative leadership in 2025 included: Re-introduced key national security and public safety legislation, such as: The HEADs UP Act The End Domestic Terrorism Act The GI Bill Restoration Act The Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act Passed the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act. Pushed the reauthorization… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/15/neal-reintroduces-automatic-ira-bill/ | Neal Reintroduces Automatic IRA Bill | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) reintroduced the Automatic IRA Act, which would expand retirement coverage for millions of workers. The legislation unlocks a key retirement savings vehicle for employees, gig workers, and other independent contractors nationwide. “Automatic IRAs are simple and effective, and they have proven to be a successful tool to unlock secure retirements for more workers,” Ranking Member Neal said. “Across the country, many state automatic IRAs are demonstrating that they work not only in increasing savings rates but also to help close racial, gender, and income savings gaps. It’s past time for us to expand this opportunity to all Americans, and with the Automatic IRA Act of 2025, we can once again show that meaningful retirement legislation is possible in the Ways and Means Committee and in this Congress.” Ranking Member Neal first introduced the Automatic IRA Act in the 109th Congress, and has remained steadfast in his commitment to securing the American people’s retirement savings. As of August 2025, one million workers have saved $2 billion in state automatic IRA programs, according to research from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The bill generally would require employers with more than 10 employees that do not sponsor a retirement plan to automatically enroll their employees in IRAs (automatic IRAs) or other automatic contribution plans like 401(k)s. Smaller employers would be eligible for a new auto IRA tax credit, making this requirement essentially costless to implement. A summary of the bill can be found HERE. Full text of the Automatic IRA Act of 2025 is available HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3700 | Trahan, Beyer, Obernolte, Padilla, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Office of Fusion | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Fusion Energy Caucus Co-Chairs Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), and Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to formally establish the Office of Fusion at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. “Fusion energy holds enormous promise to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable power while strengthening America’s competitiveness and security,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “Formally establishing an Office of Fusion at the Department of Energy will give this rapidly advancing field the focus and coordination it needs to move from breakthrough science to real-world deployment. With world-class fusion companies and researchers here in Massachusetts and across the country, this bipartisan legislation helps ensure the United States leads the way in bringing fusion from the lab to the grid.” With energy costs soaring across the nation, the office would advance fusion energy and accelerate research, development, demonstration, deployment, and market adoption of fusion technologies. In partnership with the private sector, this office would also advance near-term and long-term fusion energy science and technology to meet the growing energy, environmental, and economic demands of the United States. Last month, DOE released their reorganization plans which included an “Office of Fusion.” This bipartisan bill would complement these plans, codify the office, and urge DOE to move forward with their plans to ensure that the United States can continue leading the way on fusion energy and eventually reach commercialization. Fusion has been described as the “energy of the future” with the potential to harness the power of the sun to manufacture near limitless energy for American homes, technology, and the economy. It has the potential to be a nearly limitless and sustainable source of electricity that can help meet the demand of tomorrow. “Establishing an Office of F… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4D5DEE6A-F488-47E0-B322-0FE5A12BE77C | Whip Clark Slams GOP’s Latest Attempt To Take Away Health Care | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | MALDEN, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark issued the following statement in opposition to House Republicans’ proposal that hikes health care premiums for working families: "After months of empty promises, House Republicans unveiled last-minute ‘health care’ legislation that hikes premiums, provides fewer options, and attacks reproductive freedom. "Their plan has always been the same: repeal the Affordable Care Act and take health care away from millions of working families. This proposal is a waste of the American people's time and an insult to our constituents who are facing impossible financial decisions this holiday season. "If this bill comes to the floor, I will be voting no. House Democrats remain committed to our fight against the GOP’s health care crisis. If any Republicans are serious about lowering costs, they should sign our discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits for three years. We only need four to join us.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/12/neal-blasts-latest-republican-attempt-to-gut-health-care/ | Neal Blasts Latest Republican Attempt to Gut Health Care | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations... WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to... By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up... SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on... (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in... | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3698 | Trahan Announces Chelmsford High School Student as Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced Reya Kannan, a Tyngsborough native and 11th grader at Chelmsford High School, as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in Massachusetts’ Third Congressional District. Her app, “Yard2Yum,” offers a practical and innovative solution to food waste by connecting restaurants, farms, and composting facilities. “Every year, the Congressional App Challenge highlights the incredible creativity and talent of students across our district, and Reya’s work truly stands out,” Congresswoman Trahan said. “Yard2Yum is not only an impressive technological achievement, but also a thoughtful response to a real challenge facing communities across our region. Reya took an issue she saw up close, learned from local farmers and small businesses, and built a tool that supports sustainability and strengthens our local food system. I’m proud to recognize her as this year’s Congressional App Challenge winner.” “Creating Yard2Yum allowed me to build a viable solution for a problem I'm passionate about -food waste across many communities,” Reya said. “Through the Congressional App Challenge, I was able to turn my ideas into an actual app, combining coding and stem to create impact.” Yard2Yum is designed with two main interfaces: one for restaurants and one for farms. Restaurants can track the amount of food waste they donate, schedule pickups, and earn reward points based on pounds donated. These points can then be used to purchase locally sourced products from participating farms. On the other side of the platform, farms can access compost generated from restaurant food waste and sell their produce directly through the app. This creates a reliable channel for farms to connect with local restaurants and strengthen their businesses. Reya was inspired to create the app after working at her father’s restaurant, where she saw large amounts of food scraps thrown away each day and noticed the financial burden of costly disposal services. Her curiosity about the bro… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-auchincloss-comer-and-harshbarger-introduce-bipartisan-pharmacists-fight-back-act | Reps. Auchincloss, Comer, and Harshbarger Introduce the Bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back Act | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Pharmacists Fight Back Act Cracks Down on Predatory Drug Pricing WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), Diana Harshbarger (R, TN-01), and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R, KY-01) introduced the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to tackle the manipulative practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) – the middlemen of drug pricing. PBMs are directly responsible for driving up drug costs by thousands of dollars, gouging community pharmacists, and limiting patient choice in federal health care plans. This bipartisan legislation is the most comprehensive PBM reform in federal health plans introduced this Congress. Patients, community pharmacies, and taxpayers have been forced to shoulder the burden of rising drug prices at the hands of PBMs. The lack of PBM accountability has inflated drug costs for families at the pharmacy counter and driven the closures of independent and community-based pharmacies. On average, one independent pharmacy closes every day in the US. The Pharmacists Fight Back Act prohibits PBMs from engaging in predatory behaviors. The bill implements a transparent pharmacy reimbursement model using market-based pricing benchmarked to the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC). It also removes the ability of PBMs to limit the network of pharmacies patients may choose to use and protects community pharmacists by prohibiting PBMs from steering patients to PBM-affiliated pharmacies. It enforces stricter penalties and more stringent oversight of PBMs working with federal health plans. Please find both versions of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act under their respective jurisdictions under the House Committee on Energy & Commerce and the House Oversight Committee. Please find the full press conference here, including remarks from Reps. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), James Comer (KY-01), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Sanford Bishop Jr. (GA-02), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12). “Americans want lower prices and a f… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BA77E6C8-70C7-46D4-90B6-D7498FC80886 | Joint Leadership Statement on Motion to Table H.Res.939 | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump’s out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Republicans have zero interest in holding this corrupt administration accountable. When Republicans gained full control of government this year, they promised to lower the cost of living on day one. Costs haven’t gone down, they’ve gone up. Life in America is more expensive and Republicans have not done a damn thing to address the affordability crisis. In fact, Donald Trump believes it’s a hoax. House Democrats remain laser-focused on fighting to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and clean up corruption. Moving forward, Congress must reclaim its constitutional role as a check and balance on an out-of-control executive branch. Impeachment is a sacred constitutional vehicle designed to hold a corrupt executive accountable for abuse of power, breaking the law and violating the public trust. The effort traditionally requires a comprehensive investigative process, the collection and review of thousands of documents, an exacting scrutiny of the facts, the examination of dozens of key witnesses, Congressional hearings, sustained public organizing and the marshaling of the forces of democracy to build a broad national consensus. None of that serious work has been done, with the Republican majority focused solely on rubber stamping Donald Trump’s extreme agenda. Accordingly, we will be voting “present” on today’s motion to table the impeachment resolution as we continue our fight to make life more affordable for everyday Americans. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-calls-out-blatant-lie-secretary-noem-during-congressional-hearing | Moulton Calls Out Blatant Lie from Secretary Noem During Congressional Hearing | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's testimony during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Thursday, in which Secretary Noem falsely claimed that the Department of Homeland Security "have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans", Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) is publicly releasing the letter from Secretary Noem to Congressman Moulton which directly contradicts Secretary Noem's claim during her testimony today. The letter from Secretary Noem, dated September 2, 2025, reads, in part: "Regarding your question on the number of veterans that have been removed since January 20, 2025, ICE has removed eight veterans." Congressman Moulton has been an outspoken advocate for deported veterans. Congressman Moulton detailed his experience visiting the southern border, including a trip to Juarez, Mexico to meet deported U.S. veterans at a makeshift safe house that doubled as the home of one of the veterans. Footage of Secretary Noem's false claim during today's hearing with the House Homeland Security Committee can be found here. Secretary Noem's letter response to Congressman Moulton can be read here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3697 | House Panel Approves Trahan Bill to Make Cost of College More Transparent | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan’s (MA-03) bipartisan legislation, the Student Financial Clarity Act, was approved by the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The bill would help students seeking higher education understand the true cost of their degree program. “Too many students and families are forced to make life changing decisions about college without clear or consistent information about what their degree will actually cost,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “The Student Financial Clarity Act fixes that by giving every student a simple, reliable way to compare costs across schools and programs. I’m grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for advancing this bipartisan bill, and I look forward to getting it across the finish line so students can make informed decisions about their futures.” Since 2008, Congress has required institutions of higher education to provide Net Price Calculator tools on their websites as a part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act. However, this tool has been implemented inconsistently, creating difficulty for students trying to access important information when making the most crucial decisions of their academic careers. The Student Financial Clarity Act addresses this issue by: Creating a Universal Net Price Calculator, which would allow students to answer a set of financial and academic questions to receive personalized cost estimates for institutions and programs of study. Providing a central location for students to compare costs at one or more schools and programs of study, specific to their financial situation. Expanding the College Scorecard to require additional information on program-level statistics, allowing students to compare student costs, outcomes, and financial aid at institutions and specific programs of study. Trahan introduced the bipartisan legislation earlier this week alongside Congressmen Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02) and Bob Onder (R-MO-03). It builds on the work she has done throughout her time in Congress to help current… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3714 | Trahan Calls Out Unserious Effort to Protect Kids Online | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) delivered an opening statement during a House Energy and Commerce Committee markup with the stated purpose of passing legislation to update protections for children and teens online. During her remarks, Trahan ripped the effort as failing “to meet the seriousness of what families are living through.” CLICK HERE or the image below to view Trahan’s full opening statement. A transcription is embedded at the end of this release. “Protecting our kids when they are online is one of the most urgent responsibilities we face. It’s a crisis for families in every corner of this country, and it demands urgent action from Congress,” Congresswoman Trahan said. “That’s why I’m so frustrated that today’s markup fails once again to meet the seriousness of what families are living through. Some may point to the number of bills on today’s agenda as evidence of progress, I’m not one of them and I urge my colleagues not to be fooled.” Many of the bills included in the markup today fail to address what Trahan described as the most glaring issues facing children and families online, including the monopolistic behavior of giant online corporations, the business model of Big Tech focused on harvesting and selling access to Americans’ private data, and the lack of independent enforcement to hold tech corporation executives accountable for their decisions that harm children. “When I look at this list of legislation, I don’t see a focus on platform design, I don’t see comprehensive privacy, and I don’t see market reform,” Congresswoman Trahan continued. “But what I do see is a continuation of a status quo where Big Tech continues productizing its users, insulating itself from competition, and shifting the responsibility for protecting kids onto parents who are stretched thinner than ever.” In her remarks, Trahan called on both Republicans and Democrats to work together on a three-pronged strategy to address the most obvious issues kids and parents face when they are online: Com… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/10/neal-opening-statement-at-health-social-security-trade-and-tax-markup/ | Neal Opening Statement at Health, Social Security, Trade, and Tax Markup | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Thank you, Mr. Chairman. After two months apart, it’s nice to see the whole Committee meet together again. There is certainly a lot of work in front of us to meet the needs of the American people, combat the Republican affordability crisis, keep their health care costs low, and deliver good jobs, higher wages, and better, easier lives. The American people have made it clear that the Republican agenda isn’t delivering for them. Month after month, the President’s trade war has driven prices through the roof, his policies are choking economic growth and hiring, and his disregard for the people’s health care has families scrambling as they look to fork over hundreds or thousands more, or forego coverage altogether. Republicans have enabled and rubberstamped this crisis all the way, showering the ultra-wealthy with cash as families squeeze from the pain of higher costs. And the President? He’s made it known he couldn’t care less. In fact, I haven’t heard a thing from the other side since the President lashed out at struggling Americans, deflecting their affordability fears as a ‘Democrat scam.’ This is the only Administration that has had to continuously create relief valves for their own policies. A $12 billion bailout for farmers buckling under the weight of a needless and illegal trade war? Has any Republican considered that this Committee, this Congress, should perhaps reassert its own Constitutional authority and mitigate the need for these bailouts with a vote to end the tariffs? These price hikes could be reversed with a single vote in this body! We’re just weeks away from Republicans allowing the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits to expire. Let’s be clear about the success of those credits: they put thousands of dollars back into people’s pockets and led to record enrollment in the marketplace. More Americans than ever are covered thanks to these Democrat investments that didn’t earn a single Republican vote. With the loss of these investments looming, I was hoping that with this markup toda… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/10/neal-opening-statement-at-markup-of-h-r-6500-the-agoa-extension-act/ | Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 6500, the “AGOA Extension Act” | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Thank you, Mr. Chairman. AGOA has been the cornerstone of America’s partnership with Africa for nearly twenty-five years. At a moment when the White House is actively undermining that relationship, while fueling chaos across the continent, leveling IEEPA tariffs on the world’s poorest countries, and trafficking in dangerous rhetoric that demeans African people, it is more important than ever that Congress show we remain committed to our allies. This isn’t the bill I would have written. We are not naïve to ongoing challenges around labor rights and human rights, and certainly, TAA should’ve been included. But the moment is too grave to let it pass us by. We cannot allow our economic and diplomatic ties with Africa to languish under the cruelty of this administration. They are extorting those with the least to give and that’s just not who we are. My commitment to expanding TAA and advancing policies that strengthen worker rights is iron clad, and we all know there’s a long way between the Committee and the floor. I plan to use that time working on the reauthorization of TAA for this Congress. When our workers thrive, our economies thrive, and it’s a disappointment, though not a surprise, that Republicans refuse to meet that moment. Our global competitiveness depends on investing in our allies and our workers—not abandoning them. Unfortunately, our Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member couldn’t be here today, but I want to enter her statement into the record. With that, I yield the balance of my time to Ranking Member Sewell. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/10/neal-statement-on-house-vote-on-ndaa-2/ | Neal Statement on House Vote on NDAA | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after voting for the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “As a member of Congress who is proud to have two military bases in my district, I am deeply committed to ensuring the NDAA reflects our nation’s values and security priorities. The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026 delivers on a number of initiatives that will support our men and women in uniform, as well as our nation’s interests abroad. Provisions like a 3.8% pay raise for all military personnel, expanded mental health services, and enhanced childcare programs are commonsense measures that will improve the lives of our servicemembers at Barnes and Westover. “This bill also delivers on our obligations to our allies, including the authorization of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative at $400 million in FY2026 and $400 million in FY2027, ensuring that U.S. Europe Command security cooperation activities are funded, and authorizing funding for the Baltic Security Initiative and Taiwan Security Initiative. At a time of great uncertainty, these investments reaffirm America’s commitment to global stability and demonstrate that we will stand with our partners in the face of authoritarian aggression. “Additionally, I am pleased that this bill repeals the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force against Iraq. As a result, the constitutional responsibility to declare war and authorize or limit the use of force will be returned to Congress, as our founders intended. This, coupled with new requirements that the Secretary of Defense provide Congress 60 days’ notice before making significant changes to any regional combatant command, ensures that meaningful oversight is fully restored.” A summary of the provisions in the FY26 NDAA can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400281 | McGovern Statement on International Human Rights Day | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | James P. McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | mcgovern | https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON—Today, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Jim McGovern (D-MA), released the following statement marking International Human Rights Day: “On International Human Rights Day, we mark the 77th anniversary of the U.N. General Assembly’s proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is the cornerstone of an international human rights system designed to prevent a repeat of the horrific crimes against humanity suffered during World War II. Its authors bridged differences of background and opinion to affirm that ‘all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.’ This universal principle is the foundation of human rights. But it is under threat, including from within our own government. “Congress has led on human rights through legislation and policy. Part of this legacy is the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, which I am proud to co-chair. We have seen how people rely on international human rights law not as an abstraction, but as a tool to improve their lives. When foreign governments deflect criticism of their human rights records, we point to the shared standards set by the Universal Declaration and remind them of their obligations through their own commitments. China and Russia are among the governments threatening the international human rights system by twisting definitions to suit ideological ends and undermining multilateral institutions. Sadly, our own government is now following suit. “The Trump administration is attacking this principle of universality by asserting a hierarchy of rights defined by a far-right ideology hostile to LGBTQ persons, migrants, and marginalized communities. They are institutionalizing such bias by creating offices in the State Department for ‘western values,’ ‘natural rights’ and ‘remigration.’ This is offensive. “The Administration withdrew from the U.N. Human Rights Council, sanctioned officials of international courts, and slashed funding for human rights and pr… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3694 | Trahan Leads House, Senate Democrats Demanding Accountability for Army Sexual Misconduct Failures | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) members Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led 58 House and Senate Democrats demanding accountability for the Army’s failure to stop widespread sexual misconduct. More than 80 women have recently come forward in a lawsuit alleging that Dr. Major Blaine McGraw made sexual advances toward, directed lewd comments at, and secretly recorded patients during medical exams while working at Fort Hood and Tripler Army Medical Center. Dr. McGraw did not face any disciplinary action until this October, when he was suspended from his position. In their letter, the lawmakers condemned the Army’s longstanding inaction despite multiple reports from servicewomen and military wives describing abuse at the hands of Dr. McGraw. The letter also outlines specific examples of the unconscionable abuses survivors faced during treatment, including the story of Jane Doe. “After reportedly being assaulted during a patient visit with Dr. McGraw, Jane Doe said she begged a desk attendant to make a report. Instead, she was told to ‘call or send an email.’ Jane Doe alleges she called the hospital seven different times but she was dismissed and hung up on each time. The purported lack of response and urgency to respond to these complaints would clearly violate reporting policy and the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program protocols,” the lawmakers wrote. In their letter, the House members and Senators also expressed broader concerns that the Army’s inaction represents a consistent failure to respond to sexual misconduct. “In the lawsuit, female servicemembers and patients noted that a recurring issue was the lack of adequate response from Army leadership. Reportedly, when victims and their loved ones tried to make complaints with Army leadership, they were ‘refused meetings at every level.’ If true, thes… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3696 | Trahan, Guthrie, Onder Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency for Students Seeking Higher Education | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02), and Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO-03) introduced the bipartisan Student Financial Clarity Act to increase price transparency for American students as they navigate higher education opportunities. This legislation would create a Universal Net Price Calculator and bolster the College Scorecard to provide additional information about specific programs of study. “Families deserve clear, accessible information when making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “The Student Financial Clarity Act builds on years of work to strengthen Net Price Calculators and expands those reforms through a modernized College Scorecard with transparency on costs, aid, and student outcomes broken down by institution and program. This bill delivers on the simple idea that every student should know what they are paying for and what they can expect in return. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to help students and parents navigate the path to higher education with confidence.” “Today, America’s young people face the daunting task of navigating an increasingly complex higher education landscape. As a result of the skyrocketing cost of education, Americans now owe nearly $1.8 trillion in student loans,” said Congressman Guthrie. “My Student Financial Clarity Act would allow students to easily access information about the costs and outcomes at institutions and individual programs so they can evaluate the program that is best suited for their academic interests and financial means. This bill will bring much-needed clarity for the American student.” “I am proud to join Congressman Guthrie in leading the Student Financial Clarity Act. With the cost of higher education continuing to rise, it is crucial that we help students thrive by creating transparency around institutions, programs, and costs. This is exactly what the Student Financial Clarity Act will accomplish. By creating an accur… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-introduces-noem-act-hold-ice-officers-accountable-constitutional | Moulton Introduces the NOEM Act to Hold ICE Officers Accountable for Constitutional Violations | 2025-12-08 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Under current federal law, victims of constitutional violations can only sue state and local officials under 42 U.S.C. § 1983—the statute that underpins countless civil rights cases, including those involving police brutality. But § 1983 does not apply to federal officers. Instead, victims must rely on a judge-made doctrine known as Bivens. In recent years, the Supreme Court has nearly eliminated Bivens remedies, leaving victims with virtually no path to justice when federal officers violate their rights. The NOEM Act directly addresses this gap by amending 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to explicitly apply to individuals acting “under federal immigration enforcement authority.” This simple, targeted amendment ensures that ICE and other federal immigration enforcement officers can be held liable in the same way as any state or local law enforcement officer when they violate a person’s constitutional rights. The NOEM Act focuses solely on immigration-related federal officers, ensuring it does not duplicate prior legislation introduced to broadly extend Bivens across all federal agencies. Instead, it addresses the area where abuses are especially prevalent and where victims are most systematically denied remedies. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/08/neal-highlights-democratic-leadership-that-kept-businesses-open-and-americas-recovery-the-strongest-in-the-world/ | Neal Highlights Democratic Leadership that Kept Businesses Open and America’s Recovery the Strongest in the World | 2025-12-08 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Charlemont, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Jon Schaefer, CEO of Berkshire East Mountain Resort, to highlight how Democratic leadership has helped keep businesses open and protect local jobs during times of need. This visit comes after Berkshire East celebrated opening weekend for the 2025-2026 season — the forty-ninth season under the Schaefer family — and just five years after the ski resort faced extraordinary economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, thanks to economic programs established under the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act, Berkshire East and their sister businesses were able to receive the financial support they needed to continue operating. “Today’s visit is an important reminder of what the federal government is capable of when we meet the moment with competence and a commitment to investing in the American worker,” said Congressman Richard E. Neal. “And it is also a reminder of what happens when that leadership disappears, resulting in workers facing higher costs, businesses facing greater uncertainty, and rural economies like Charlemont’s being left to grapple with the fallout of shortsighted policy decisions.” Berkshire East Mountain Resort and its sister businesses employ hundreds of year-round and seasonal workers whose income supports local restaurants, shops, schools, and municipal services. Without federal intervention during the height of the pandemic, the ripple effects of prolonged closures would have been devastating for the region. The relief Congress delivered under Democratic leadership allowed the Schaefers to retain staff and avoid permanent layoffs, providing economic stability for them and their employees, ultimately positioning them for a faster, stronger recovery. “Congressman Neal’s visit is an opportunity to highlight how federal programs intersect with real-world rural operations. For us at Berkshire East, Catamount Resort and Zoar, we received federal funds that helped maintain payroll during the pandemic period,” said Jon Schaef… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A2B2D1B6-427A-4177-BE47-D669BBCCE497 | Whip Clark on Extending ACA Tax Credits: “We Are Running Against the Clock” | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN News Central to discuss Republicans’ continued refusal to prevent massive premiums hikes. Below are excerpts from the conversation: On the Administration’s Venezuela Boat Strikes: “We need to get the truth to the American people because we have two critical concerns. One is for the security of our troops. And one is for the security of the American people. I have talked to members of the Intelligence Committee, including our Ranking Member, Jim Himes. He has seen lots of these sort of videos over his career and service. He was very upset by what he saw. “We should take the president up on what he said, that he’s not against releasing this video. We need to know where we stand legally as a country. That is critical to keeping the American people safe. “What we have seen from Secretary Hegseth – from this administration – is an unprecedented withdrawal of information. They are not sharing orders that they have always shared with Congress. They are not sharing their targeting and intelligence. And this is not a partisan matter. This is a matter of national security. It is a matter of our standing. It is a matter of protecting our troops. We need to have a full investigation and be as public and transparent as possible.” On the Republican Health Care Crisis: “We saw the president, around Thanksgiving, put forward a plan that was completely upended by Speaker Mike Johnson. And he said very recently that the House has “no interest” in pursuing that. ... “If the Senate puts a vote up, we are going to do everything we can. We have been extending our hand of bipartisanship to the House [GOP] members since Donald Trump took office. “We know that health care is pivotal for the American people. They are seeing not only the draconian cuts that they made to Medicaid, to Medicare, to medical research in this country, but also these ACA tax credits that so many people depend on. ... “This is up to the Republicans, and I don't know how they are not… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/12/05/neal-statement-on-latest-public-health-assault-by-trump-administration/ | Neal Statement on Latest Public Health Assault by Trump Administration | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine advisory panel reversed a decades-long recommendation grounded in science that newborns should receive a first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth: “The Trump Administration’s quackery is tearing down our public health system and destroying American lives as quickly as possible. By fulfilling this long-sought goal of the anti-vax movement, RFK, Jr. and Donald Trump have solidified that in their Administration, conspiracy theories come before facts. “The birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine is an important, successful, and safe part of our comprehensive public health program to prevent disease and death that has been built over decades of research. This decision will leave newborns unprotected during an early and critical window in their lives and will have fatal consequences that are avoidable. There is nothing about this that will make America healthier, and the Republican silence, their allowance of this pseudoscience to infect and spread across our public health systems, threatens the decades of work that made the United States the gold standard of scientific research and public health.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F5BF8CAE-19FB-4A39-97AC-874564A893D0 | Whip Clark on Trump’s Affordability Crisis: “He Betrayed What He Said He Would Do.” | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes to discuss the affordability crisis and Republicans’ betrayal of working families. Below are excerpts from the conversation: On the Affordability Crisis: "I think the American people understand what they're feeling and that every time [Trump] says that cost of living, affordability, however he wants to put it, is a ‘hoax,’ it is not what their lived experience is telling them. "He betrayed what he said he would do. 'I'm going to lower costs on Day One,' that was his promise. And ever since then, whether it's through tariffs, taking away health care in order to have tax cuts for very, very wealthy Americans, he has pushed prices higher and more out of reach. "The American people are telling us loudly and clearly: 'We can't afford the quality of life.' And that's what Democrats are fighting for in the House. And this is what the challenge is going to be for [Republicans] as they go into the midterms in 2026." On Republican Health Care Cuts: "What we're seeing here is a corrupt bargain to take away money from Medicaid, from Medicare. To take away the tax credits from the Affordable Care Act that people depend on to curtail, and in some cases, end medical research in this country. All to rig our tax code more in favor of the very wealthy? "We have seen nothing. There has been no work done to address this by the House [Republicans]. … "And then you compound that with what we've seen from the impact of tariffs on, certainly on large business, but our small business communities, as I travel my district and the country, are just, they are so anxious about how they're going to move forward." On Mike Johnson’s Betrayal of Women: "Does this really surprise anybody? That Mike Johnson isn't a big champion of women? Whether in his own party and certainly not of American women. And we've seen that from positions, things he's stated and from the policies and the impact they're having. "If we look at women in this coun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/statement-congressman-moulton-regarding-inspector-general-report-secretary-pete | Statement from Congressman Moulton Regarding Inspector General Report on Secretary Pete Hegseth | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement regarding the release of the Department of Defense's inspector general report regarding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth violating security protocols and endangering U.S. troops by sharing sensitive operational information on the unclassified messaging app, Signal. "Secretary Hegseth claimed 'total exoneration’ yesterday, but that is not what the Inspector General found. In fact, the Inspector General found that, 'The Secretary’s actions created a risk to operational security that could have resulted in failed U.S. mission objectives and potential harm to U.S. pilots.' "The report is clear that Secretary Hegseth violated two DoD policies that govern the protection of sensitive information and the preservation of federal records. Those policies exist for one reason, to keep Americans safe. His refusal to take responsibility at any stage of this investigation shows a complete lack of accountability that should be unacceptable for anyone in uniform, let alone the Secretary of Defense. “In his written statement to the IG, Secretary Hegseth claimed he used 'non-specific general details' that he believed were 'not classified or that [he] could safely declassify', but the IG found that what he sent closely matched the classified email, and that there is no written evidence that any declassification occurred. "Any rank-and-file member of our military who behaved this carelessly would face severe consequences, and the standard for the Secretary of Defense should be even higher. Secretary Hegseth came into this job as the most unserious and unqualified Secretary of Defense in the history of our nation and has lived up to that reputation with flying colors since then. He should be fired." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400278 | McGovern, Colleagues Introduce Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | James P. McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | mcgovern | https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON—Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) introduced the Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act. This legislation would require Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program to cover specialized formulas, vitamins, individual amino acids, and other medically necessary foods prescribed by a physician for patients with specific gastrointestinal and inherited metabolic disorders. The legislation ensures state and federal protection for existing coverage. Joining Senator McGovern in introducing this legislation are Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Representatives John Rutherford (R-FL) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI). “Access to health care is a human right—no one should have to worry about whether they'll be able to access the medically necessary food they need to live,” said Congressman McGovern. “I’m disgusted by the stories I hear from many of my constituents who are struggling to get medically necessary food for their child or family member because predatory insurance companies are refusing to cover prescribed foods and formulas just to pad their bottom line. Our bill breaks down barriers to care and ensures that Americans with inherited metabolic diseases or gastrointestinal conditions get the nutrition they need.” For full text of the legislation, click here. Background: Medically necessary nutrition must be specially formulated and processed as opposed to naturally occurring food for the partial or exclusive feeding of an individual by means of oral intake or enteral feeding by tube. Additionally, this food must only be used for an individual receiving active and ongoing medical supervision. Nearly 40 states require coverage of medically necessary nutrition, but coverage is highly variable from state to state. Approximately 2,000 infants every year are diagnosed with an inherited metabolic disorder through the newborn screening program. When these conditions are left unt… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z |
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400279 | McGovern, Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Halt Dangerous Global Nuclear Arms Race | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | James P. McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | mcgovern | https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON—Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), along with Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and John Garamendi (D-CA) reintroduced the bicameral Hastening Arms Limitation Talks (HALT) Act, legislation outlining a vision for a twenty-first century freeze on the testing, production, and deployment of nuclear weapons. The reintroduction of the HALT Act comes at a time of reckless nuclear policy from the Trump administration, with President Trump threatening to resume nuclear testing and the last U.S.-Russian arms reduction treaty—New START—on the verge of extinction. “The world is still moving in the wrong direction when it comes to nuclear disarmament and arms control. If we want to avoid catastrophe, the United States must take the lead in pushing for a global freeze on nuclear testing, production, and deployment,” said Congressman McGovern. “Every dollar poured into nuclear weapons pushes humanity closer to the brink and strengthens the hand of evil in the world. Senator Markey and I are calling for a renewed, 21st-century nuclear freeze movement—one that slows this dangerous arms race, upholds our treaty obligations, redirects resources toward improving people’s lives, and ultimately eliminates these weapons before they eliminate us.” Specifically, the HALT Act would make it U.S. policy to seek negotiated steps to reduce the number and salience of nuclear weapons, including: An agreement on a verifiable freeze on the testing, production, and further deployment of all nuclear weapons and delivery vehicles; An agreement by the U.S. and Russia on a follow-on New START agreement to reduce nuclear arsenals and cover new kinds of strategic weapons; U.S. ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT); and Prohibition of funds to prepare for or to conduct U.S. explosive nuclear-weapon testing in fiscal year 2026 or any future year. | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-joins-original-cosponsor-veteran-education-empowerment-act | Moulton Joins as an Original Cosponsor of the Veteran Education Empowerment Act | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Veteran Education Empowerment Act, legislation that would authorize federal funding to support Student Veteran Success Centers at colleges and universities across the country. “As a former Marine and someone who’s witnessed firsthand the courage it takes to serve our country, I’m committed to making sure our veterans have every tool they need to build a successful life after service,” said Congressman Moulton. “Transitioning from military life to school or work isn’t easy—and I believe student‑veterans deserve real support, community, and respect while they chart a new path forward.” The Veteran Education Empowerment Act would improve outcomes for student-veterans by: Reauthorizing the Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success grant program through FY2033, ensuring long-term funding for student-veteran support services at colleges and universities nationwide. Helping schools create and expand Student Veteran Success Centers, which offer tailored academic advising, mental health counseling, career planning, and peer mentoring—all designed specifically for veterans transitioning to campus life. Addressing the unique challenges veterans face, including service-related disabilities, PTSD, and long gaps in formal education, which can contribute to higher dropout rates and reduced job opportunities. Building on the program’s proven success—with nearly $50 million already awarded to more than 100 institutions across the country—including $4 million to eight schools in Florida alone. Reaffirming America’s commitment to those who’ve served by investing in their education, their futures, and their ability to thrive in civilian life. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3692 | Trahan Statement on Failed Attempt to Pass SCORE Act | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and former Division I volleyball player, issued the following statement after House Republicans postponed a scheduled vote on the SCORE Act, legislation that would entrench the dominance of the NCAA and wealthiest conferences by stripping rights away from college athletes, undermining women’s and Olympic sports, and exacerbate the looming financial crisis facing smaller schools and HBCUs: “The SCORE Act was pulled from consideration because it simply didn’t have the votes, a clear sign that Members on both sides saw it for what it was: a gift to the NCAA and Power Two conferences at the expense of athletes.” “This bill would have imposed new restrictions on athletes while doing nothing to address the real instability in college athletics. It ignored the coaching carousel, the erosion of women’s and Olympic sports, and the mounting financial deficits putting small and mid-sized programs and HBCUs at risk. Calling this a solution to the challenges facing college sports was always a stretch, and pulling it from the floor only confirms how unbalanced it was.” “It’s time for Republicans to return to the negotiating table. Dozens of Democrats who support a bipartisan path forward outlined in my College Athletics Reform Act stand ready to work in good faith on durable reforms that strengthen athletes’ rights, support all schools, and secure the future of college sports.” ### | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400277 | McGovern, Massie, Castro Introduce Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Block Trump Administration’s Escalating Hostilities Toward Venezuela | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | James P. McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | mcgovern | https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON—Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, have introduced a War Powers Resolution to block the Trump administration from engaging in hostilities within or against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. The introduction of the resolution follows President Trump’s recent social media declaration that the airspace “above and surrounding Venezuela” should be treated as “closed in its entirety.” Administration officials hve not publicly detailed any formal policy or legal basis for such a step, which many legal experts say could be interpreted as a hostile act under international law. The sponsors of the resolution say this escalation—including the significant augmentation of U.S. armed forces assets, personnel, and operations in proximity to Venezuela and statements from U.S. officials regarding planning for ground strikes within Venezuela—shows why Congress must urgently reassert its constitutional role. “Donald Trump claimed he would put America first—instead he’s trying to drag us into an illegal war in Venezuela,” said Rep.McGovern. “Whatever this is about, it has nothing to do with stopping drugs. Trump just pardoned the former President of Honduras who was convicted of sending cocaine to the U.S. And last year he pardoned a guy who brought fentanyl in from China via the dark web. To me, this appears to be all about creating a pretext for regime change. And I believe Congress has a duty to step in and assert our constitutional authority. No more illegal boat strikes, and no unauthorized war in Venezuela.” “The Constitution does not permit the executive branch to unilaterally commit an act of war against a sovereign nation that hasn’t attacked the United States,” said Rep. Massie. “Congress has the sole power to declare war against Venezuela. C… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/auchincloss-maloy-introduce-bipartisan-bill-on-section-230-liability-shield | Auchincloss, Maloy introduce bipartisan bill carving out bots & deepfakes from social media platforms' Section 230 liability shield | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and Celeste Maloy (R, UT-02) introduced the Deepfake Liability Act to tackle the steep rise of deepfake pornography without the consent of the deepfake’s subject. 98% of online deepfake imagery is deepfake pornography–99% of which targets women. This has led to a rise of widely available ‘nudification apps’ used to create convincing deepfakes of female teenagers. Section 230’s liability shield for online platforms removes their incentive to ensure users’ safety or address harmful content on their platforms. The Deepfake Liability Act conditions the applicability of Section 230’s liability shield on a platform implementing a duty of care: a set of basic steps that requires companies to be responsive to complaints about cyberstalking and abusive deepfakes. It also amends the definition of “information content provider” in Section 230 to clarify that AI-generated content is not covered by Section 230 protections. This legislation implements the notice and removal provisions of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which passed and became law this Congress. The bill also requires that this duty of care include the implementation of: A process to prevent, to the extent practicable, cyberstalking and abusive deepfakes. A clear and accessible process to report instances of these harms, as well as a process for investigating them. A process to remove information that the provider knows or has reason to know constitutes one of these harms. Data logging requirements to ensure victims’ access to data for legal proceedings. A process for the removal or blocking of content determined to be unlawful by a court. “AI shouldn’t have special privileges & immunities that journalists don’t get,” said Congressman Jake Auchincloss. “Using bots or deepfakes to violate or stalk another person is reprehensible, and it needs to be a CEO-level problem for the trillion-dollar social media corporations that platform it. Congress needs to get ahead of this growing problem, inst… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-auchincloss-introduces-the-education-not-endless-scrolling-act-to-impose-a-digital-ad-tax-on-big-tech-to-fund-trades-education-and-promote-one-on-one-tutoring | Congressman Auchincloss introduces the Education Not Endless Scrolling Act to impose a digital ad tax on Big Tech to fund trades education and promote one-on-one tutoring | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) introduced the Education Not Endless Scrolling Act, which would impose a 50% excise tax on digital advertising revenue above $2.5 billion, taxing the trillion-dollar social media corporations and directing those funds to one-on-one tutoring, vocational-technical schools, and local journalism. Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (D, NH-02) is an original co-sponsor of this bill. The United States faces an information crisis. Big Tech has eroded our political discourse and civil society by platforming click-bait and slop. These merchants and miners of digital dopamine use bits of software — social media, online gambling, and other apps — to manipulate humans’ reward systems and create addictive behavior. Two of the greatest casualties have been the attention spans of American children and local journalism. According to Northwestern University’s Local News Initiative, 40% of all local U.S. newspapers have vanished, leaving 50 million Americans with little or no access to credible local reporting. When Big Tech usurps local journalism in pursuit of increased digital ad revenue, communities become less resilient, less informed, and ultimately less democratic. Children are more vulnerable to the effects of digital dopamine than any other demographic. They are also a lucrative audience. Harvard researchers reported that youth ages 0–17 generated nearly $11 billion in 2022 ad revenue across six major social media platforms, with three platforms deriving 30–40% of their ad revenue from young users. This legislation seeks to reinvest that revenue into high-dosage one-to-one tutoring and building vocational-technical schools that would have in-real-life benefits to students across the United States. To address these challenges, the Education Not Endless Scrolling Act directs and divides the tax revenue it generates from Big Tech among the following three funds: A Local Journalism Preservation Trust Fund to offset the budgetary impact of tax credi… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-auchincloss-houchin-introduce-bipartisan-parents-over-platforms-act | Reps. Auchincloss, Houchin introduce Bipartisan Parents Over Platforms Act to equip parents with age assurance tools that app stores and developers must respect | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and Erin Houchin (R, IN-9) introduced the Parents Over Platforms Act to force app stores & developers to protect minors downloading apps on their phones. This legislation puts parents in the driver’s seat for their children’s online experience by creating an age-assurance framework that ensures their children can only download age-appropriate apps through app stores. The Parents Over Platforms Act would: Require app stores to provide users’ age ranges so that app developers can create age-appropriate experiences for children online. Compel app stores to provide parents with a central toolkit to manage their child's online activities. Impose penalties on developers who misuse users’ age information. Prohibit the use of children’s data for targeted advertising. “The most powerful architects of the content youth see online are Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and the Chinese Communist Party. They treat our children like products. Parents need strong, simple tools to take back control in this overly online age,” said Congressman Jake Auchincloss. “Kids can bypass age limits online far too easily, and parents are left with no real way to step in — I lived that when my own daughter was 13," said Congresswoman Erin Houchin. "The Parents Over Platforms Act finally closes that loophole by making app stores and developers share responsibility for age assurance, giving parents one place to manage controls, and ensuring apps provide safer, age-appropriate experiences. This bill puts parents back in charge and keeps kids safer online.” | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/watch-seth-moulton-conducts-oversight-tour-burlington-ice-facility-speaks | WATCH: Seth Moulton Conducts Oversight Tour of Burlington ICE Facility, Speaks with Advocates and Media Afterwards | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | BURLINGTON, MA — This morning, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) conducted an official oversight visit of the ICE field office located in Burlington, Massachusetts. Congressman Moulton toured the facility and spoke with ICE personnel afterwards. After concluding his visit, Congressman Moulton spoke to advocates and media outside of the facility to detail his observations and discuss future action to hold ICE accountable. Watch the press conference here. Key findings from Congressman Moulton’s tour include: This facility is not meant for detention When people are detained here, they lose access to certain rights they would get at a true detention facility For example, attorneys are not allowed to visit clients that are detained in Burlington People sleep on concrete floors and benches—there are no cots or mats—with only an aluminum survival blanket. The toilets are open with no privacy or ventilation The cells and cell area are cleaned by a janitor only once each day Notably, ICE confirmed what we’ve been hearing from attorneys, clients, and family members—they are moving individuals out of Burlington more quickly now compared to in June 2025. That comes with its own challenges, including that these individuals are being moved to facilities further away, with less access to immigration lawyers to represent them. Congressman Moulton will be pursuing policy to require humane conditions for detainees inside ICE field offices like the one in Burlington. He will also continue to conduct rigorous oversight of the facility moving forward. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3689 | Trahan to Introduce College Athletics Reform Act | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and former Division I volleyball player, will introduce the College Athletics Reform Act (CARA), landmark legislation designed to stabilize college sports, protect athletes’ rights, and create a sustainable system for all schools and sports. Introduction of CARA comes as the House of Representatives is set to vote this week on the flawed SCORE Act, which will roll back the rights of college athletes and hand massive giveaways to the NCAA and powerful conferences. “Despite years of intense lobbying from the most powerful institutions in college athletics, Congress is increasingly divided on how to address the challenges threatening the industry. Too many proposals pushed by entrenched power brokers focus on regaining control at the expense of the athletes who drive college sports, rather than on creating a sustainable system, particularly for women’s and Olympic sports and smaller schools,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “The College Athletics Reform Act recognizes that divide. It offers a clear, bipartisan path forward to tackle the toughest questions facing college sports and to build a stronger system for every athlete, every team, and every school.” CARA enshrines athletes’ NIL rights into federal law, implements guardrails to protect against predatory agents, expands opportunities for women’s and Olympic sports as well as smaller schools, including HBCUs, and sets college athletics on a path to an enduring governance model that centers athletes. Specifically, the bill: Delivers for College Athletes: Establishes federal standards for name, image, and likeness rights and codifies rules for agents with both governmental and private enforcement. The bill also closes the international athlete loophole, ensuring all athletes can exercise the same NIL rights as their teammates. Charts a Better Path Forward: Creates a bipartisan Commission to Stabilize College Sports with a two-year timeline to develop re… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3690 | House Passes Trahan Bill to Advance Rare Disease Treatments for Kids | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, secured unanimous House passage of the Creating Hope Reauthorization Act, her bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a critical program that drives development of new treatments for children with rare pediatric diseases. The bill cleared the full House of Representatives after unanimously passing in the House Energy and Commerce Committee in September. “Every child confronting a rare disease deserves access to the most effective therapies available,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “The Creating Hope Reauthorization Act will ensure continued access to the treatments that families depend on today and strengthen the pathway for new breakthroughs that will define tomorrow’s standard of care. By supporting continued innovation, reducing barriers for researchers, and giving parents confidence that lifesaving options will remain within reach, this legislation represents meaningful progress for families across the country.” Children make up as much as half of patients living with rare diseases, yet treatment options designed specifically for pediatric needs remain limited. Many are still receiving therapies initially developed for adults, often resulting in long-term complications even after the underlying disease is treated. The Creating Hope Reauthorization Act addresses this by extending the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) cost-neutral priority review voucher (PRV) program which incentivizes the development of treatments for rare pediatric diseases by awarding vouchers that speed up FDA review for future products. Since its creation in 2011, the PRV program has helped drive progress by issuing 53 vouchers for therapies targeting 39 different rare pediatric diseases. Following passage today, the bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration. Since joining the Energy and Commerce Committee in 2021, Trahan has spearheaded multiple bipartisan initiatives to improve pedia… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:12Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/statement-congressman-moulton-passing-state-rep-ann-margaret-ferrante | Statement from Congressman Moulton on the Passing of State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante | 2025-11-27 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SALEM, MA - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of Massachusetts State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante. "I'm deeply saddened by the passing of Ann-Margaret Ferrante. She was a dear friend, an accomplished legislator, and a champion for the people of Cape Ann. Ann-Margaret led with compassion, integrity, and a profound belief in the dignity of every person she represented. Born into a fishing family, she worked tirelessly to ensure our fishermen kept their rightful place in our local economy and community. My thoughts are with her loved ones, her colleagues, and the entire Cape Ann community that she fought for so fiercely. We all have lost a remarkable public servant, and I have lost a dear friend.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/25/neal-on-lower-drug-prices-for-medicare/ | Neal on Lower Drug Prices for Medicare | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations... WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to... By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up... SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on... (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in... | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/24/house-democratic-health-leaders-blast-the-trump-administrations-latest-scheme-to-gut-health-care/ | House Democratic Health Leaders Blast the Trump Administration’s Latest Scheme to Gut Health Care | 2025-11-24 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations... WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to... By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up... SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on... (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in... | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3686 | Trahan, Lowell Leaders Announce $7.1 Million Federal Investment for New LRTA Buses | 2025-11-24 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Lowell leaders announced $7,158,564 in federal funding awarded to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) to support the purchase of six additional low emission buses. The new investment builds on the progress made last year when Trahansecured $6,859,296 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for LRTA to purchase seven state-of-the-art hybrid-electric buses, six of which have already been delivered and are in service. “There’s been no shortage of political divisiveness and chaos in Washington lately, but my focus remains where it’s always been – on delivering for the hardworking families I represent,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “That means fighting for investments that make daily life more affordable and more efficient for folks across Greater Lowell. These new buses will help reduce costs for riders, improve reliability, and make it easier for families to get where they need to go. This is the kind of practical progress people deserve, and I’m proud to help bring it home." “This investment in Lowell's transit system is an investment in our residents. Reliable, cleaner, and more efficient buses help connect our neighborhoods, support our workforce, and make it easier for families to get where they need to go. I'm grateful to our regional and federal partners for helping us continue to build a transit system that reflects the needs and values of our community,” said Lowell Mayor Daniel P. Rourke. “This award highlights what can be accomplished through strong partnerships. The City of Lowell, the LRTA, and our federal delegation have worked closely to advance sustainable transportation options for our region, and this latest funding will move that vision forward. We're proud to collaborate with the LRTA as they continue modernizing their fleet and improving service for the riders who depend on it every day,” said Lowell City Manager Thomas A. Golden, Jr. “This federal grant award recognizes the successful and continuing collaboration between the L… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:11Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3691 | Reps. Trahan, McGovern, Clark, Moulton, Pressley, Senators Markey, Warren, Governor Healey Announce Over $100 Million In Federal Funding for Massachusetts Transit Authorities | 2025-11-24 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Governor Maura Healey, and members of the Massachusetts’ congressional delegation announced that Massachusetts is receiving $105.78 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Low- or No-Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these competitive programs provide funding for transit agencies to reduce emissions and expand and improve public transit service by purchasing buses that use low- or no-emission propulsion technologies; constructing or upgrading bus-related facilities; and/or further developing the public transit workforce. “There’s been no shortage of political divisiveness and chaos in Washington lately, but my focus remains where it’s always been – on delivering for the hardworking families I represent,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “That means fighting for investments that make daily life more affordable and more efficient for folks across our entire district. With these federal investments, our families, workers, and students will have access to new LRTA and MEVA buses that will help reduce costs for riders, improve reliability, and make it easier for families to get where they need to go.” “With these awards, communities from the Berkshires to Boston will be able to modernize their bus fleets and keep their infrastructure in a state of good repair so people can affordably and reliably get to work, school, medical appointments, and recreational opportunities,” said Senator Markey. “I’m grateful to Governor Healey and her administration, Senator Warren, our federal congressional delegation, and our RTAs and local partners for their work to make this funding a reality. We’re on the road to better and more reliable bus service.” “Low and no emission buses deliver smoother rides, lower costs and healthier air,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These funds will help transit… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:11Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jake-auchincloss-introduces-aca-copay-cost-and-affordability-for-patients-cap-act | Congressman Jake Auchincloss Introduces ACA Copay Cost and Affordability for Patients (CAP) Act | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) introduced the ACA Copay Cost and Affordability for Patients (CAP) Act to limit annual prescription drug cost-sharing for patients enrolled in health insurance plans through the ACA Marketplaces. Millions of Americans with ACA Marketplace coverage struggle to afford necessary medications, often facing thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs before reaching their plan’s maximum limit. A 2025 analysis by No Patient Left Behind found that health exchange plans have increased patients’ prescription drug costs by an average of 36 percent since 2021. The same analysis estimated that 5.6% of enrollees had annual pharmacy out-of-pocket costs greater than $2,000, significantly higher than the $560.75 average in 2023. The ACA Copay CAP Act would allow health plans to retain the majority of their plan benefit design flexibilities, while patients and taxpayers receive greater value from their premium subsidies and improved access to lifesaving medications. The ACA Copay CAP Act would: Establish new out-of-pocket caps for prescription drugs: Starting in 2027, self-only coverage on the ACA would include a $2,000 cap per year for prescription drugs. Starting in 2027, family coverage on the ACA would include a $4,000 cap per year for prescription drugs. Increase the annual cap as premiums increase each year: Starting in 2028, the cap amount would increase each year based on the premium adjustment percentage set by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Annual increases would be rounded down to the nearest $50 increment. “Insurance doesn’t work if the co-pays and deductibles are unaffordable,” said Congressman Jake Auchincloss. “When people pay premiums to insurance companies, they should be able to trust that the insurer will cover them when a doctor prescribes a drug they need. My bill is a step towards repairing that trust.” “While Republicans fail to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for working families, Congressman Auchinclo… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://lynch.house.gov/2025/11/rep-lynch-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-expand-affordable-housing-supply | Rep. Lynch Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Supply | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Stephen F. Lynch | L000562 | lynch.house.gov | lynch | https://lynch.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) and Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-09), members of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Modular Housing Production Act, bipartisan legislation to facilitate the financing and construction of affordable housing nationwide. In particular, the bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to review all construction lending programs administered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and promptly address barriers that currently limit construction financing for modular homes—highly-affordable single and multi-family dwellings that are built in sections and then assembled on a permanent site in accordance with state and local building codes. “Amid a national housing crisis that includes a severe shortage of more than 7 million affordable homes and single-family home prices that exceed the median household income five times over, the Modular Housing Production Act will better ensure that homeownership is attainable for America’s working families,” said Rep. Lynch. “With new innovations in technology and materials, today’s modular housing presents a great opportunity to expand the availability of housing. As the Urban Institute and other nonprofit partners have reported to our Committee, the use of modular housing significantly reduces construction costs and building time and must be a key component of our national efforts to maximize home affordability for low and moderate-income families and first-time home buyers,” added Rep. Lynch. “I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with my colleague Rep. McClain, and I am grateful to Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Chairman French Hill of the Financial Services Committee for their continued leadership in support of housing affordability.” “Washington’s outdated rules have made it too hard for families to buy a safe, affordable home. This bill cuts the pointless red tape and drives costs down for hardworking families. This is a commonsense fix that delivers more opti… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/congressman-moulton-announces-oversight-visit-burlington-ice-facility-invites | Congressman Moulton Announces Oversight Visit to Burlington ICE Facility; Invites Senators Warren & Markey to Join Him in Holding ICE Accountable | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) tonight announced that he will be conducting an official oversight visit to the Burlington ICE facility on December 1, citing ongoing concerns about transparency and detainee treatment. Congressman Moulton is also extending an invitation to Massachusetts Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey to join him on the visit, offering an opportunity for the Massachusetts Senate delegation to join Congressman Moulton in his district to demand answers from ICE together. “When it comes to ICE, elected officials should work together to demand transparency and accountability from the Trump Administration, and to ensure that the law is being followed and detainees are being treated humanely,” said Congressman Moulton. “I’m inviting Senators Warren and Markey to join me on December 1 so that we can stand united in getting the facts, supporting our communities, and ensuring that this facility is operating responsibly, humanely, and within the law. We have seen the excessive use of force and inhumane treatment by ICE personnel in Massachusetts and around the country, and want to ensure that it does not happen moving forward. The December 1 visit will include a walkthrough of the facility and a meeting with ICE personnel to discuss prioritization for removal, agent conduct, and conditions inside the holding facility. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-introduces-support-our-troops-shipping-relief-act-2025 | Moulton Introduces Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025 | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced new legislation to ensure that nonprofits can continue sending care packages to U.S. troops deployed overseas without being burdened by complex new customs and postal rules. The bill, called the Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025, was prompted by concerns raised by Operation Troop Support, a Danvers-based nonprofit that has sent hundreds of thousands of holiday and humanitarian care packages to service members across the globe. New shipping regulations from the U.S. Postal Service and U.S. Customs, intended to align with international trade standards, are making it harder and more expensive for nonprofits to deliver these packages. The Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025 would create a targeted exemption for nonprofit troop-support organizations from certain customs and postal reporting requirements. This bill cuts through red tape by simplifying the paperwork that organizations need to fill out to send packages overseas. It also requires USPS and Customs and Border Patrol to create one clear, standardized process for delivering care packages overseas. It will make it easier, not harder, for organizations like Operation Troop Support to get those packages into the hands of the troops who deserve them. “As a Marine veteran, I remember how much it meant to get a care package, especially during the holidays,” said Congressman Moulton. “These meaningful gestures show that someone back home is still thinking about you. That message means a lot to our service members.” “Now, however, volunteers are being forced to fill out complex trade forms just to send toothpaste and snacks to a young soldier overseas. That’s ridiculous. “My bill cuts through the red tape and gives military support groups the breathing room they need to keep doing what they do best. Our troops need to be reminded that they’re supported and cared for, especially when they’re deployed thousands of miles away.” The head of Operation Troop Support, Dick… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-trahan-announce-more-7-million-federal-funding-merrimack-valley | Moulton, Trahan Announce More Than $7 Million in Federal Funding for Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority Bus Fleet Expansion | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Seth Moulton (MA-06) and Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced that the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MeVa) has been awarded $7,194,360 through the Federal Transit Administration’s Low- or No-Emission Bus Grant Program for the purchase of new 40-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses. The funding, awarded as part of the FY25–26 Low- or No-Emission Program, will allow MeVa to expand its fleet and improve service reliability across the region, strengthening connections between Andover, North Andover, Greater Newburyport, Lawrence, and Haverhill, as well as providing critical links to the commuter rail. “MeVa may be a small regional transit agency, but it delivers big results,” said Congressman Moulton. “This grant is a game-changer that will help MeVa meet growing demand, improve service across our communities, and give riders a more modern and reliable transit system. MeVa forward-thinking approach has already led to major ridership gains, and this federal investment will help build on that success.” “Reliable public transit is essential for families, workers, and students across the Merrimack Valley,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “MeVa has shown what is possible when a transit agency puts riders first, and this federal investment will help it keep building a system that people can count on. I am proud to secure this significant federal funding so that communities in Lawrence, Haverhill, and beyond benefit from cleaner, more dependable service for years to come.” MeVa has earned national recognition for its innovative, rider-centered service model and has seen significant increases in ridership in recent years. As a small regional provider, an award of more than $7 million represents a transformational investment that will allow the agency to meet rising demand and continue improving service quality. A spokesperson for Merrimack Valley Transit said,"This award is very timely, as it will add six new high-capacity hybrid-electric buses to our fleet, allowing MeVa to mee… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-unveils-legislation-prevent-unauthorized-war-venezuela-denounces-trumps | Moulton Unveils Legislation to Prevent Unauthorized War with Venezuela, Denounces Trump's Calls for Violence Against Democratic Lawmakers | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), along with Reps. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Eugene Vindman (VA-07), announced the introduction of new legislation, called the No Unauthorized Force in Venezuela Act, at a press conference by the House steps. The No Unauthorized Force in Venezuela Act prohibits the executive branch from spending any federal funds on the use of military inside Venezuela or against Venezuelan forces, including remote or intermittent strikes, unless Congress passes a specific Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF). Congressman Moulton, a Marine Corps veteran who served four tours in Iraq, emphasized that the legislation is urgently needed in light of recent developments. "We owe our service members clarity, legality, and leadership—not threats, not chaos, and not another unnecessary conflict. This legislation draws the line the President refuses to draw. It protects our troops, reasserts Congress’s constitutional role, and ensures we do not sleepwalk into another ill-advised war." The bill will be formally introduced in the coming days and is expected to garner additional support from Members of Congress who served in Iraq and other Members of Congress concerned about both escalating regional tensions and the preservation of constitutional checks and balances. The livestream broadcast of the press conference can be watched here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D92A6F5D-E2F3-4D03-A32C-AC3BDAFF88B2 | Joint Leadership Statement About Donald Trump’s Death Threats Against Democratic Members | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: Political violence has no place in America. Representatives Jason Crow, Chris DeLuzio, Maggie Goodlander and Chrissy Houlahan and Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin all served our country with tremendous patriotism and distinction. We unequivocally condemn Donald Trump’s disgusting and dangerous death threats against Members of Congress and call on House Republicans to forcefully do the same. Donald Trump incited a violent attack on the Capitol on January 6th as part of a treacherous attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The President’s violent and unhinged rhetoric against American patriots is consistent with his well-documented history of attacking prisoners of war, Gold Star families and war heroes. There is no bottom when it comes to Donald Trump. We have been in contact with the House Sergeant at Arms and the United States Capitol Police to ensure the safety of these Members and their families. Donald Trump must immediately delete these unhinged social media posts and recant his violent rhetoric before he gets someone killed. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-joins-original-cosponsor-healthy-mom-act-expand-health-coverage | Moulton Joins as Original Cosponsor of Healthy MOM Act to Expand Health Coverage for Pregnant Mothers and Newborns | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined as an original cosponsor of the Healthy MOM Act, legislation that strengthens access to affordable, high-quality health coverage for pregnant mothers and newborns. The bill ensures that anyone who becomes pregnant can get the care they need, when they need it, by expanding access to coverage and protecting essential maternity and postpartum services. “Bringing a child into the world should never jeopardize a person’s health or their financial security,” said Congressman Moulton. “The Healthy MOM Act makes sure that pregnant mothers can enroll in coverage when they need it, keeps new mothers insured throughout the critical first year after birth, and protects maternity care for families across the country. This is the kind of common-sense legislation we should all be able to get behind.” The Healthy MOM Act would address gaps in care and coverage by: Creating a special enrollment period (SEP) in the ACA marketplaces and commercial insurance plans for pregnant individuals once pregnancy is reported, allowing them to enroll in or change plans without waiting for the annual open enrollment period. Authorizing the Office of Personnel Management to establish a pregnancy SEP for those covered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, including ensuring access to the SEP even during a government shutdown or lapse in appropriations. Ensuring comprehensive maternity coverage, including labor and delivery, for dependents covered by group health plans and employer-sponsored insurance. Protecting Medicaid eligibility for low-income pregnant individuals, safeguarding access to care while preventing efforts to weaken income eligibility requirements. Guaranteeing 12 months of continuous Medicaid coverage postpartum, ensuring that new mothers have uninterrupted access to critical care after giving birth. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/20/house-democratic-health-leaders-introduce-bill-to-lower-prescription-drug-prices-for-americans/ | House Democratic Health Leaders Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Americans | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Neal, Pallone, and Scott Unveil Legislation Building on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Ahead of November 30th Deadline for CMS to Announce Next Round of Negotiated Prices Today, House Democratic Health Committee leaders introduced updated legislation to lower prescription drug prices for American families, close loopholes in President Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, and rein in pharmaceutical price gouging ahead of the November 30th deadline for the Trump Administration to announce the latest round of negotiated prescription drug prices for seniors. The Administration has yet to make any announcements. The updated Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act was introduced by Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA). The Inflation Reduction Act gave Medicare—for the first time in the program’s history—the power to negotiate lower drug prices for America’s seniors. It was a historic achievement by Democrats that lifted restrictions on negotiation put in place by Republicans nearly 20 years before. The law also capped out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 annually for Medicare beneficiaries, capped the price of insulin at $35 per month for seniors, and penalized pharmaceutical companies for unfairly raising prices. The Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act builds on this important progress, including by allowing Medicare to negotiate more drug prices each year, making those lower prices available to the commercial insurance market, capping people’s annual out-of-pocket costs on prescription drugs and insulin at $35 per month, and closing loopholes made by the Trump Administration that allow manufacturers to avoid negotiating prices for years. “Democrats have demonstrated that meaningful relief for families is possible, dealing in results instead of press conferences and CEO announcements,” said Ways and Means Ranking Member… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/20/neal-statement-on-september-2025-jobs-report/ | Neal Statement on September 2025 Jobs Report | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the overdue September 2025 jobs report: “After inheriting an economy that was creating an average of over 168,000 jobs per month just a year ago, Trump’s economy continues to underperform, with revisions and his agenda leaving space for an average of just 44,000 jobs a month on average since June. This late report echoes the painful reality of Trump’s economy where new opportunities aren’t being created for those who need them, the share of the adult population that is working is at its lowest point since the pandemic, and his illegal tariffs continue to make jobs evaporate. The Republican trifecta has been defined by a race to reverse our progress as they cut taxes for the ultra-wealthy while bludgeoning everyone else with soaring costs and less opportunity. “House Republicans could hold a vote today to end the economic pain they’ve created with President Trump. Families are in dire need of relief from their destruction and cruelty, but sadly, it’s only going to get worse. When Republicans let our robust health care investments expire, every prescription and procedure skipped, every hospital closure, and every layoff will ripple through the already-fragile economy. With the holidays just around the corner, the people simply cannot afford this agenda that prioritizes the President’s ego and wallet above their own.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400275 | McGovern Responds to Trump’s Dangerous Call for Political Violence | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | James P. McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | mcgovern | https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, issued the following statement condemning President Donald Trump’s death threat directed toward Members of Congress: “Let’s not mince words. Donald Trump’s statement is a death threat. The sitting President of the United States is calling for the murder of his political opponents. We cannot lose sight of how shocking, dangerous, and abnormal this is. “For the record—the video that triggered Trump’s death threat simply restates current U.S. law. Members of the United States Armed Forces do not have to obey an order that is manifestly unlawful. That principle stretches back to the founding of our country. In 1950, it was written into the Uniform Code of Military Justice. And it was embedded into international law during the Nuremberg Trials, when the world agreed that ‘just following orders’ is not a valid excuse for committing war crimes. “I want the country to hear this clearly: do not be intimidated. We will not let Donald Trump normalize violence as a tool of political power. And we will not let the United States slide into the darkness he is trying to drag us into.” | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:22Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-statement-garcia-resolution-disapproval | Moulton Statement on the García Resolution of Disapproval | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement regarding his decision tonight to vote Yes on the resolution disapproving of Congressman Chuy García’s (IL-04) decision to handpick his successor and forego an open primary election for his congressional seat. “Healthy and functioning democracies depend on transparent processes, free and fair elections, and trust in the will of the people. Democrats cannot preach about the importance of free and fair elections in one breath, and then look the other way when one of our colleagues undermines those very same democratic values by effectively anointing his own successor on his way out of Congress. "Last night, a number of my Democratic colleagues argued against this resolution because Rep. García is a good man, has a long record of service to his community, and his family is sick. I agree with all of these things, and none excuse undermining democracy. "Congressman García’s attempt to install his chief of staff in his seat without an open primary would rob his voters of the right to choose their own representative in Congress. “Because of this, I voted in favor of the disapproval resolution. Our commitment to democracy cannot be conditional or based on partisan or preferential treatment.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/19/neal-statement-on-gao-report-confirming-health-savings-accounts-are-no-substitute-for-affordable-coverage/ | Neal Statement on GAO Report Confirming Health Savings Accounts are No Substitute for Affordable Coverage | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement today after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a new report confirming that Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are not a replacement for affordable health coverage: “For 15 years, Republicans have wasted everyone’s time promising to repeal the ACA, and with what? We still don’t know. As they scramble to come up with a plan, they’re pretending HSAs can do the job. But as evidenced in a new GAO report, HSAs are no substitute for robust health insurance—they’re just another tax break for the wealthy. “Most HSA accounts have less than $1,000 in them—hardly enough to cover an emergency or the astronomical deductibles that go along with HSAs. And at a time when the people are being socked with higher costs everywhere they turn, they don’t have the resources to dedicate to HSAs. Rather they need a health care system with lower costs, not just a new place for those with money to hoard it tax-free. “As Republicans push to yet again prioritize the well-off few, Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett will lead critical legislation that finally puts guardrails on these accounts and protects consumers. Concepts of a plan aren’t going to cut it. Republicans must work with us to extend the expanded premium tax credits and deliver the affordable coverage people count on.” READ THE REPORT Ranking Member Neal requested GAO track the financial impact of HSAs on consumers, and today’s report is the product of that request. Key Findings Nearly twice the share of individuals in the highest income group (an estimated 62 percent) had tax-advantaged accounts compared with the lowest income group (an estimated 32 percent). HSAs often come with recurring fees that chip away at account balances unless consumers maintain a high enough balance (typically a few thousand dollars). HSA providers don’t always disclose these fees until enrollment, and officials from HSA providers even agreed that many fees ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=80BF0FAD-4CC1-4E80-9673-5C937CDD741A | Whip Clark on Releasing the Epstein Files: “This Should Be an Easy Vote” | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the House vote on releasing the Epstein files, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the Floor to demand Republicans' stand up for truth, transparency, and justice for the victims and survivors. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "This should be an easy vote. This is about justice for the victims and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. This is about every victim of trafficking and sexual abuse. Monstrous crimes that thrive in secrecy and fear. "Yet instead of shining a light on that darkness, just moments ago, Donald Trump defended the continued obstruction of releasing these files. "Even as House Republicans prepare to vote 'yes' today, Speaker Johnson is calling this a 'show vote.' He’s calling it 'dangerous.' He’s signalling the U.S. Senate to block it. "Republicans continue to use their power to shield rich pedophiles from justice. "If you can’t stand up for these survivors, how can anyone trust you to stand up for them?" To watch the full speech, click HERE. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/18/neal-statement-in-support-of-congresswoman-stacey-plaskett/ | Neal Statement in Support of Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the latest Republican attempt to distract from Donald Trump’s central role in the Epstein files and their own efforts to keep those records hidden: “Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett has built her career holding people accountable, including Donald Trump, and today’s attacks are a disgraceful attempt to convict her without a crime. As any seasoned prosecutor would tell you, credible information must be followed wherever it leads. But House Republicans would rather persecute a colleague while giving the president a free pass. There is no lever they won’t pull to shift attention away from Trump or any of the other men implicated in these files, and today’s smear campaign is another proof point in their disturbing pattern of attacking their colleagues rather than confronting the truth. I urge my colleagues to reject this baseless attack and vote no.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3798E152-7C99-420F-BD94-C4594B45024B | Democratic Whip Katherine Clark Announces Key Staff Promotion | 2025-11-17 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced the promotion of seasoned Capitol Hill aide Joy Lee to Communications Director, following the departure of Communications Director and Senior Advisor Kathryn Alexander. “Joy is a model public servant who has devoted her career to boosting House Democrats’ agenda for the American people. She has been a vital member of my leadership team, and I am thrilled to have her step into this new role as we continue our fight on behalf of working families,” said Democratic Whip Katherine Clark. “I am grateful to Kathryn for nearly 8 years of wise counsel. Our entire team wishes her and her family the very best in this next chapter.” Lee previously served as Whip Clark’s Deputy Communications Director. Before joining the Whip’s leadership office in 2023, Lee was a longtime advisor to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, serving as National Press Secretary. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and a Master’s from Johns Hopkins University. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/17/neal-statement-on-medicare-cost-increases/ | Neal Statement on Medicare Cost Increases | 2025-11-17 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) buried the 2026 Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance rates, announcing cost increases across the board— including a 10% rise in Part B premiums—in a late Friday news dump: “The across-the-board cost increases in Medicare announced by the Trump Administration show that nobody will be spared from their endless assault on people’s wallets and the public health system. Not content with exorbitant premium hikes for those who purchase their own coverage, Trump has taken action to raise costs for all Americans with employer coverage and is now hiking costs for people covered by Medicare by more than $200 a year. After years of cost-saving measures by Democrats that delivered lower prescription drug prices, lower premiums, capped out-of-pocket costs, and record enrollment, Republicans’ only plan mirrors their governing strategy: reverse progress, drive up costs, and hope no one notices. “With Americans of all ages staring down daunting price hikes, vague concepts and closed-door listening sessions aren’t going to cut it. Trump and House Republicans must show their cards and tell people what their plan is to keep affordable coverage in reach. We’ve shown that lower costs are possible, but all Republicans can muster are loose ideas nobody’s seen and brainstorming sessions that won’t protect Americans the next time they find themselves in need of health care.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3684 | Following Longest Government Shutdown in History, Trahan & Ruiz Lead 99 Democrats Urging the Immediate Release of LIHEAP Funding | 2025-11-17 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) led 99 Democratic members of Congress urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Office of Budget and Management (OBM) Director Russell Vought to immediately release the highest possible amount of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding available under the November 2025 Continuing Resolution. The members emphasized the urgent need to restore energy assistance to millions of vulnerable households facing rising utility costs and extreme weather conditions nationwide. “LIHEAP is already an oversubscribed and underfunded program, reaching only about 17 percent of eligible households. Without immediate action, millions of families across the country could lose access to essential energy services, leaving families exposed to severe health and safety risks as temperatures continue to fluctuate between dangerous heat and cold,” the lawmakers wrote. “Ensuring the immediate release of LIHEAP funds is therefore not only a matter of compassion, but one of public health, safety, and economic stability.” LIHEAP is a federal program that helps eligible households afford heating in the winter and cooling during dangerously high summer temperatures. Last winter, more than 159,000 households across Massachusetts used the LIHEAP program to help afford their home heating bills.. However, recent administrative actions have placed the program and millions of Americans who depend on it at risk. Earlier this year, the Trump Administration’s FY26 Budget Request proposed eliminating LIHEAP entirely, while reports in April indicated that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had dismissed all LIHEAP staff. These decisions have created confusion and delay, leaving it unclear who will approve state energy assistance plans or oversee disbursement of funds now that the Continuing Resolution has been enacted. “Unfortunately, the Administration has shown a blatant disr… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:56:11Z |
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400274 | McGovern Statement on 36th Anniversary of Jesuit Priest Murders | 2025-11-16 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | James P. McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | mcgovern | https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WORCESTER, MA—Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, released the following statement on the 36th anniversary of the murders of six Jesuit priests in El Salvador: "Today we commemorate the 36th anniversary of the brutal murders of six Jesuits, their housekeeper and her daughter by the Salvadoran military at the University of Central America in San Salvador. "Fathers Ignacio Ellacuría, Ignacio Martín-Baró, Segundo Montes, Juan Ramón Moreno, Amando López and Joaquín López y López worked tirelessly for peace and justice. Elba Ramos and Celina Ramos supported them in this mission. "Their work for human rights and justice inspires me to this day. They taught me and many others the importance of putting faith into action, of standing with the oppressed, and of the inherent dignity and worth of every human. "For their advocacy for the poor and the marginalized, for standing up to power and corruption, they were made martyrs. They were gunned down by security forced supplied with weapons provided by the United States. There has never been genuine accountability for the intellectual authors of these crimes. Many still remain free. "Today, we are repeating these mistakes. The Trump Administration has sent nearly $5 million in American taxpayers’ money to Salvadoran security forces who are engaged in a modern campaign of repression under President Bukele’s state of exception. This is immoral. "The Administration has abandoned human rights as a policy priority, and the State Department has closed the office that assesses whether our military aid is used to commit human rights abuses. This is wrong. "As we reflect on the lives and sacrifices of the martyrs, let us remember their commitment to change—to human rights, democracy, justice, and the rule of law – based on sacred values—rooted deeply in the fabric of their Jesuit values. "Let us, as Americans, be inspired by their message and their works, and recommit to standi… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:22Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-joins-100-members-congress-urging-trump-administration-immediately-0 | Moulton Joins 100+ Members of Congress in Urging Trump Administration to Immediately Fund LIHEAP | 2025-11-14 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined 100+ Members of Congress in urging the Trump Administration to immediately fund the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. In the letter, the lawmakers warned that the delay in LIHEAP funding puts millions of seniors, children, and low-income families at serious risk as winter temperatures set in. LIHEAP provides critical support to households that cannot afford to heat their homes in the winter or cool them during extreme heat. Nearly seven million at-risk households nationwide rely on the program every year. With freezing temperatures approaching in many states, delays caused by the shutdown could leave families forced to choose between keeping their homes at safe temperatures and affording food or medication. In the letter, the Members highlight: The Trump Administration’s FY26 budget proposal, which completely eliminated LIHEAP without proposing any replacement. Reports that the Trump Administration fired the entire LIHEAP staff at HHS earlier this year, creating further chaos and delaying states’ ability to distribute assistance. Skyrocketing utility costs and increasingly extreme weather, which have made LIHEAP more essential than ever. The fact that LIHEAP is already severely oversubscribed, assisting only about 17% of eligible households nationwide. The Members warn that without immediate action, seniors and families who typically begin receiving assistance this time of year could be left without support until January. States and local organizations are attempting to fill gaps, but they cannot replace federal LIHEAP resources. Congressman Moulton and his colleagues are urging the Trump Administration to use all available authorities to keep LIHEAP funding flowing despite the shutdown. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/14/neal-statement-on-trump-administration-backing-down-on-illegal-price-hiking-ieepa-tariffs/ | Neal Statement on Trump Administration Backing Down on Illegal, Price-Hiking IEEPA Tariffs | 2025-11-14 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after it was reported that the Trump Administration will back down on their tariff scheme to lower prices, a stunning admission that their policies have been needlessly and illegally raising costs on the American people: “The Trump Administration is finally admitting publicly what we’ve all known from the start: Trump’s Trade War is hiking costs on people. Since implementing these tariffs, inflation has increased and manufacturing has contracted month after month. Families are being squeezed as grocery prices rise, and our farmers and ranchers have been abandoned as a record number of them stare down a path to bankruptcy. “The fact remains that Trump and Republicans will move mountains to enrich themselves, bail out Argentina, and slash taxes for billionaires, but will only ease up on everyday people when their pain becomes a political liability. In their subservience to his cruelty, House Republicans have blocked the House from even lifting a finger to deliver relief. All of this could be over with a vote. “Putting out a fire that they started and claiming it as progress, while millions are being socked with doubling health care premiums, is not the victory the Administration is sure to claim it to be. Damage remains, and workers and families still need higher wages, better opportunities, and leadership that puts them first. Every day that Trump’s tariffs remain in place is another day that families, small businesses, farms, and manufacturers get crushed. It’s time to end the entire Trade War and for House Republicans to let Congress restore its rightful authority.” After prevailing in two lower Courts, Neal and House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force are leading the fight against Trump’s illegal tariffs, including spearheading an amicus brief filed before the Supreme Court. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-joins-over-120-members-amicus-brief-urging-court-uphold-temporary | Moulton Joins Over 120 Members on Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela | 2025-11-13 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Moulton (MA-06) joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and 124 other members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem, urging the reversal of the Trump Administration’s baseless decision to vacate and terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. First granted for Venezuela in 2021, TPS has provided approximately 600,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. refuge from economic turmoil and humanitarian crisis in their home country, and authorization to live and work legally in America. A District Court ruled in September that the Trump Administration’s decision to vacate and terminate Venezuela’s TPS designation was unlawful. After the Trump Administration appealed the decision to the Supreme Court to request a stay of that ruling, Senator Van Hollen, Representative Wasserman Schultz, and their colleagues filed an amicus brief calling for the District Court decision to be upheld. The Supreme Court later sided with the Administration – allowing the Department of Homeland Security to continue stripping Venezuelans of their protections to remain lawfully in the U.S. while the case is fully considered in the Ninth Circuit. As they argued in their amicus brief submitted to the Supreme Court, the lawmakers again stressed to the Ninth Circuit that the District Court correctly ruled in alignment with the intent of Congress – that the Executive Branch is to determine humanitarian protections such as TPS according to set criteria as opposed to political preferences. “The Northern District of California properly determined that the plain text of the TPS statute does not support the Secretary’s argument that her actions are unreviewable. Nor does it support the Secretary’s actions with respect to Venezuelan TPS. Instead, the Executive Branch’s interpretation of the TPS statute essentially rewrites the statute … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://keating.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/keating-meeks-slam-trump-administration-removing-sanctions-pro-russian | KEATING, MEEKS SLAM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR REMOVING SANCTIONS ON PRO-RUSSIAN BALKAN LEADER | 2025-11-13 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | William R. Keating | K000375 | keating.house.gov | keating | https://keating.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Keating (D-MA) and Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) wrote to Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing strong opposition to the Trump administration’s removal of former Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, his family, and dozens of his affiliates from U.S. sanctions lists. The letter requires the Secretaries to inform Congress about the basis for their decision to de-list Dodik, his family, and his affiliates and how the Trump administration plans to uphold longstanding U.S. policy in the region including to further implement the Dayton Peace Accords. “For thirty years, the United States has supported and bolstered the Dayton Peace Accords. The removal of these sanctions runs counter to bipartisan foreign policy towards the Western Balkans,” said Ranking Members Keating and Meeks. “It provides destabilizing actors in Republika Srpska, including Mr. Dodik, a free hand in supporting further destabilizing and secessionist rhetoric and undermining Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multi-ethnic character. Moreso, it raises significant concern regarding this administration’s willingness to stand up to corrupt and pro-Kremlin actors in the Western Balkans” Full text of the letter appears below, and a PDF copy is available here, November 12, 2025 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of Treasury U.S. Department of Treasury The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Dear Secretary Bessent and Secretary Rubio, We write in strong opposition to the October 29, 2025, announcement that the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control removed former President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik, his family members, dozens of his affiliates, and others sanctioned for destabilizing actions in the Western Balkans from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. For thirty years, the United States … | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:22Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=35739E14-C671-4E01-B28B-8F43E5AC9871 | Joint Democratic Leadership Statement on Partisan Republican Spending Bill | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: The American people deserve better than the chaos, cruelty and corruption that has been unleashed on the country by Donald Trump and Republicans since the beginning of his presidency. Forty-three days ago, Donald Trump and MAGA extremists shut down the government because they did not want to provide affordable healthcare to working class Americans. During the Republican shutdown, the Trump administration and GOP enablers have visited tremendous pain on the American people, including hardworking federal employees, law enforcement personnel, air traffic controllers, SNAP recipients and more—all because Republicans have no interest in stopping healthcare costs from skyrocketing. House Democrats will continue our fight to lower the high cost of living, decisively address the Republican healthcare crisis and extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. We will fight to protect Medicaid, Medicare, hospitals, nursing homes and community-based health clinics. Over the past several weeks, a handful of Republicans claimed to be interested in addressing the healthcare crisis that they have created in America. Open Enrollment is here and the Congress must act with urgency. Now is the time for so-called traditional Republicans to join with House Democrats, sign the discharge petition and force a vote on our bill to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. House Democrats are in this fight until we win this fight. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B0F44333-A19C-4F2A-99B4-383C6720C71F | Clark Joins Jeffries in Introducing Amendment To Prevent Premium Hikes | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) in offering an amendment to the Republican budget bill. The amendment would prevent massive premium hikes by extending ACA tax credits for three years. Below are excerpts from her testimony to the House Rules Committee: On the Devastating Impact of the Republican Budget: "I hope you got a chance to hear from the people who traveled to the United States Capitol trying to secure meetings with their Republican Members of Congress. Americans like the farmer I met, Anne from Minnesota. "She's a soybean farmer already suffering from the market disaster caused by Republican tariffs. Then she found out her local hospital was closing because of the Medicaid cuts in your budget. And now you're going after her ACA coverage – and by the way, 1 in 4 out of our farmers get their health care coverage through the ACA. You have sent her premiums skyrocketing. "I have heard this same story from small business owners, from gig workers, from parents, from people who live in your states. "So what are we doing here today? You've already voted to dismantle Medicaid, the largest health care program in America. A program that covers 40% of all births in this country. 40% of children in this country. 40% of disabled people in this country. But you couldn't leave it there. "Now you're going after the millions of families who get their coverage under the Affordable Care Act. And let's be clear about what that actually means, specifically to your own constituents. "Let's take a couple making $88,000 a year. In each of your districts, that couple currently pays, for the silver plan, at $623 a month. It is by no means cheap. But here's what that couple will pay in 2026 if you vote ‘yes’ on this budget. "In Pendleton, New York, this couple will go from paying $623 to $1,160 per month. In Tifton, Georgia, they will pay $2,134 a month. In Greensboro, North Carolina, they will pay $2,300. In Rock Hill, South Carolina, they will … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E880D6A5-606A-47FE-9A51-A70AE6EAFE6C | Whip Clark to the GOP: “Let’s Stop the Health Care Cuts” | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to condemn Republicans for voting to hike everyday costs after returning from their 54-day vacation. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "Donald Trump said the cost-of-living crisis is fake news — 'a con job by the Democrats.' "Mr. Speaker, 60% of Americans can’t afford a basic quality of life. 45% have had to skip a doctor’s appointment or a prescription. 41% are living with medical debt. "The American people are simply not making it. "Not only is that crisis real. It is a crisis Republicans that promised to solve. Voters believed them. "And now, after a 54-day hiatus, what are Republicans doing? They’re voting to raise the cost of living. They’re voting to make it even harder to get by. Not by some marginal amount — they are doubling, tripling, and quadrupling monthly premiums. "And what’s the defense? They are looking people in the eye and flat-out gaslighting them: 'Costs aren’t up. Costs are down!' "Trump says: 'I don’t want to hear about the affordability.' Well get used to hearing about it! You’re going to hear about it a lot — because people are feeling it every single day. "People can’t make rent. They can’t afford their prescriptions. They can’t afford to take their kid to a doctor. They can’t find child care — and when they find it, they can't afford that either. Grocery and utility bills are spiking. "This is the crisis of our time. And it’s about to get exponentially worse because of the GOP’s craven allegiance to billionaires over working people. "The cost-of-living crisis is not 'fake news.' It's not a 'perception issue.' It is daily life for the people we all represent. So let’s do something about it. Let’s reject this budget. Let’s stop the health care cuts. Let’s stop the premium hikes. Let’s stop the hospital closures. And let’s stop the billionaire giveaways." To watch the full speech, click HERE. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F825D96F-833B-42E7-8A15-AB9B2629ABF7 | Whip Clark Joins DWC To Condemn GOP Budget, Premium Hikes | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Chairwoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-3), DWC Vice Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13), DWC Vice Chair Hillary Scholten (MI-3), DWC Whip Emily Randall (WA-6), and other Members of the Democratic Women's Caucus to underscore the devastation that Republicans’ health care cuts are inflicting on women and families. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "Thank you, Teresa, and all of my DWC colleagues... so proud of all of us for standing up, and speaking out, and fighting for a budget worthy of America’s women and families. "Meanwhile, over at the White House, what have they been up to? Between remodeling a bathroom and building a new ballroom, they also issued a warning over birth rates. They are surprised that they are dropping, and they consider this a national security threat. "But what is the response from the House GOP after their 54-day hiatus? They are voting to make it even harder and more expensive to support a family. They are voting to double, triple, and even quadruple health care premiums. After they already voted to take $1 trillion away from Medicaid, a program that covers 40% of births, of children, and of disabled Americans in this country. "So ask a mom anywhere, ask caretakers anywhere, and they'll tell you this is a catastrophe for working families. And while Republicans were out of town, Democrats met with Mariah. "Mariah Plante is a small business owner from West Virginia. She is going to be hit twice by this Republican budget. She is the loving, devoted caretaker to her brother Matt. Matt is legally blind. He has non-verbal autism, and it's thanks to Medicaid that Mariah is able to provide the care that he needs and to care for him surrounded by his loved ones. "At the same time, Mariah is able to get her coverage under the Affordable Care Act. It's thanks to the ACA that she can run her own business and be able to take care of Matt. "Republicans already voted to dismantle the program that all… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/12/neal-statement-on-government-funding-vote/ | Neal Statement on Government Funding Vote | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations... WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to... By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up... SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on... (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in... | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/12/shameful-and-wrong-ranking-members-pallone-neal-scott-joined-protect-our-care-to-slam-republicans-for-failing-to-fix-their-health-care-crisis/ | “Shameful and Wrong”: Ranking Members Pallone, Neal, Scott Joined Protect Our Care to Slam Republicans for Failing to Fix Their Health Care Crisis | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Watch the Full Event Here. Washington, D.C. – Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), and Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03) joined Protect Our Care to call out Republicans for refusing to craft a budget that makes health care affordable for everyday American families. Speakers condemned the GOP health care crisis and pledged to continue to fight to lower health care costs, restore the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, end the massive cuts to Medicaid, and rein in sky-high prescription drug prices. Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have launched an all-out assault on the American health care system since taking office. They made the largest health care cuts in history to fund tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations. They’re raising health care costs for over 24 million Americans, more than doubling the premiums of hard-working people. Now, Donald Trump has renewed his everlasting wish to repeal the ACA, which was echoed by Lindsey Graham, Rick Scott, and Bill Cassidy. Despite the American people rejecting the Republican agenda, the GOP continues to double down on their crusade to make health care and life unaffordable for millions. “President Trump and Republicans repeatedly lied to the American people when they promised to lower costs,” said Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. “Instead, they passed the largest health care cut in history to give permanent tax breaks to billionaires and large corporate interests. Now, they’re refusing to work with Democrats to help protect American families from skyrocketing health care premiums. It’s shameful and wrong. Democrats are going to keep fighting and use every tool at our disposal to save these critical health care subsidies for Americans.” “When it came to extending tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations, Republicans couldn’t move fast enough,” said Ways and Mean… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-introduces-fare-act | Moulton Introduces FARE Act | 2025-11-10 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SALEM, MA - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the Fair Aviation in Restrictions and Emergencies (FARE) Act, which stipulates that before the FAA can cancel a single commercial flight during a government shutdown, it must first restrict private jet travel — with clear exceptions for public safety, government operations, medical flights, and other essential missions. In a statement made Sunday, Congressman Moulton said: "As the Republican shutdown drags on, one thing has been made painfully clear by the Trump Administration's actions: working Americans and their families are always the first to feel the pain of a shutdown, while the wealthy and well-connected continue to receive preferential treatment. That needs to end. "This week, I plan to introduce legislation to make sure everyday Americans aren't the ones who suffer first when Washington fails to do its job and keep our government open. My bill, the FARE Act, requires that during any government shutdown, the FAA must halt private flights before it restricts commercial flights. If we do not have enough staff to safely operate our airspace, the first people to feel it shouldn't be families trying to get home to see their loved ones. "This bill, very simply, puts the working class ahead of the wealthy few. In this shutdown, and potential future shutdowns, we cannot leave the American people vulnerable when gridlock in Washington threatens their lives and livelihoods. We need guardrails in place so that these hard-working Americans don't pay the price for political dysfunction. "This is about fairness and common sense. It's about reminding this administration - and future ones - that the government's first duty is to the people it serves, not to the wealthy few." The FARE Act is being introduced during today's pro forma session in the House of Representatives. Bill text can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/10/neal-the-republican-record-of-failure-on-health-care-continues/ | Neal: “The Republican Record of Failure on Health Care Continues” | 2025-11-10 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations... WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to... By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up... SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on... (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in... | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E1C005A5-8C8D-412C-90E3-E19D4A97B5FD | Whip Clark Statement on the Senate Budget Vote | 2025-11-09 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | MALDEN, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark issued the following statement on the Senate’s budget vote: "A GOP budget that spikes health care premiums and everyday costs to fund tax cuts for billionaires is a grave betrayal of everyday Americans. That was true in July. It was true in September. And it remains true today. “Republicans eliminated the ACA tax credits and slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid, $500 billion from Medicare, and billions from medical research. As a result, Americans are seeing soaring costs – doubling, tripling, and quadrupling families’ premiums. Democrats have called on Republicans to work with us to protect health care and lower costs since March. They’ve refused at every turn. “Let’s be clear: Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress own this health care crisis. They own the pain of every American facing a premium hike. And they own the hopelessness of every parent who can no longer afford health insurance for their family. “House Democrats are not giving up. The American people deserve affordable health car, and we will continue to fight back on their behalf.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-issues-statement-plan-introduce-fare-act-week-house-representatives | Moulton Issues Statement on Plan to Introduce FARE Act This Week in House of Representatives | 2025-11-09 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SALEM, MA - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement regarding his plan to introduce the Fair Aviation in Restrictions and Emergencies (FARE) Act this week in the U.S. House of Representatives. "As the Republican shutdown drags on, one thing has been made painfully clear by the Trump Administration's actions: working Americans and their families are always the first to feel the pain of a shutdown, while the wealthy and well-connected continue to receive preferential treatment. That needs to end. "This week, I plan to introduce legislation to make sure everyday Americans aren't the ones who suffer first when Washington fails to do its job and keep our government open. My bill, the FARE Act, requires that during any government shutdown, the FAA must halt private flights before it restricts commercial flights. If we do not have enough staff to safely operate our airspace, the first people to feel it shouldn't be families trying to get home to see their loved ones. "This bill, very simply, puts the working class ahead of the wealthy few. In this shutdown, and potential future shutdowns, we cannot leave the American people vulnerable when gridlock in Washington threatens their lives and livelihoods. We need guardrails in place so that these hard-working Americans don't pay the price for political dysfunction. "This is about fairness and common sense. It's about reminding this administration - and future ones - that the government's first duty is to the people it serves, not to the wealthy few." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=5906572E-90A0-4A7F-A4DE-69B6EB9AEA5D | Whip Clark on GOP Shutdown: “Irresponsible Coupled with a Huge Serving of Cruelty” | 2025-11-08 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | MALDEN, MA – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MSNBC's Velshi to discuss Republicans' reckless government shutdown and the devastating impact it is having on working families across the country. Below are excerpts from the conversation: On Republicans' Refusal to Protect Health Care: "Listen, Donald Trump had a terrible week between the elections, between the Supreme Court certainly indicating they are going to overturn his dangerous and destructive tariffs, and then going to Senate Republicans and saying, 'break the filibuster' and them refusing to do it. "So what was the response from Democrats? A very reasonable offer. Extend these tax credits for one year. Let's stop the pain that people are feeling with the premiums they are seeing. Doubling, tripling because Republicans eliminated the tax credits for them. And let's put together a bipartisan group to look at how we can do reforms to make the system work better for people at home. "And the answer that is given is, 'That’s a nonstarter. We are going to double down on taking away food benefits from kids and veterans and seniors and disabled people.' It is so immoral and depraved what we are watching from this president and from those in Congress who are simply going along." On Americans' Message to the GOP: "I thought they might have heard the American people who are shouting from the rooftops, ‘See us. We are not making it in this economy. Costs are too high. We can't afford health care. Corruption is helping drive up those costs on us.’ "When they came into office, they said, 'We're going to lower costs on Day One.' They have made everything harder and more expensive. "And then we get to their shutdown. When they wanted to ensure that the ultra rich got their tax cuts, they called us in for a special session in July. They couldn't wait. They had to get this done. But the House's response to a shutdown? To this health care crisis that they have manufactured? That we haven't even been in session for eight weeks. "It is so outrageous… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/07/neal-statement-on-failure-to-release-october-2025-jobs-report/ | Neal Statement on Failure to Release October 2025 Jobs Report | 2025-11-07 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations... WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to... By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up... SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on... (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in... | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=47159959-5D75-4EAD-B842-487606059D3E | Whip Clark Statement on Speaker Pelosi’s Announcement | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark issued the following statement after Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced she will not run for re-election: “Nancy Pelosi is an American icon. “I am immeasurably grateful for her leadership, mentorship, values, and deep patriotism. Speaker Pelosi is the rare public servant whose impact and achievements are so far-reaching that they have defined entire chapters of our American story. She has held up the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality for all and moved us forward as a nation in a profound way. “Through the violence of an insurrection and the chaos of a pandemic, amid battles over our health and our climate, her focus has never wavered from a singular duty: building a future worthy of our children. Through nearly 40 years of skilled and relentlessly effective legislating, she has done more to advance that effort than any Speaker in the history of this institution. “It is a distinct personal honor to have served alongside her, and I wish Speaker Pelosi and her family all the best in this next chapter.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-announces-speakers-nov-10-veterans-town-hall | Moulton Announces Speakers at Nov. 10 Veterans Town Hall | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) today announced the lineup of veteran speakers for the 11th Annual Veterans Town Hall, taking place on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Abbot Hall (188 Washington St., Marblehead, MA). This non‑partisan, community‑centered gathering provides veterans with a platform to share how their service shaped their lives and offers the broader community an opportunity to listen, learn, and connect. The following individuals will be speaking during the event: Truc DeCoste – Air Force Veteran DeCoste deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012, flying over 150 combat sorties on the MC‑12W as a Tactical Systems Operator. She currently serves as the Southeast Regional Liaison for the Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate and previously worked with the veterans‑support nonprofit Home Base. Her experience bridges combat service and veteran advocacy in Massachusetts, offering a powerful perspective on what service means and how community supports the return home. Bill Carpenter – U.S. Marine Corps Veteran (Cold War era) Carpenter served as a Supply Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1984‑1987, including an Okinawa deployment. After his military service, he pursued a career as an airline pilot. His dual background in logistics and aviation offers us a window into how veterans apply disciplined service to civilian careers and community life. Perry Kishida – U.S. Air Force Veteran (2009‑2016) Kishida served in the Air Force from 2009 to 2016, with deployments to Afghanistan (2014‑2015) and Italy working in Traffic Management/Cargo Logistics. He continues his service today as a member of the Air National Guard and as a Veteran Coordinator with MassHire on the North Shore. His talk will reflect both deployment experience and the veteran’s journey in employment and reintegration. Jim Gauthier – U.S. Marine Corps Veteran (Vietnam era) Gauthier served two tours in Vietnam, is a Purple Heart recipient, and went on to serve as a detective with the Salem Pol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/06/neal-on-drug-pricing-democrats-paved-the-way-for-todays-announcement/ | Neal on Drug Pricing: “Democrats Paved the Way for Today’s Announcement” | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Trump posed with pharmaceutical CEOs and followed in Democrats’ footsteps to lower the cost of GLP-1 medications: “Democrats paved the way for today’s announcement, and we welcome any genuine effort to lower costs for the American people. “This Administration may need to name this initiative after their dear leader to stroke his ego, but make no mistake, these new prices are the negotiated rates made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, and the work Democrats did to lower drug prices without a single Republican vote. We fought to cap insulin at $35 a month, to let Medicare negotiate directly with drug companies, and finally put patients ahead of profits. “But where Trump is wrong: Americans deserve the same fair prices people around the world pay, not the higher ones our nation has become far too accustomed to, and certainly not the inflated costs driven up from his unlawful tariffs. In the same breath of talking tough on getting us a ‘better deal’, Trump is using trade negotiations to force other countries to raise prices abroad. That’s no win for patients, just a massive handout to Big Pharma dressed up as a deal. “Today’s announcement doesn’t change the fact that one of his first actions in office was cutting the Biden-era rule that would have expanded Medicare coverage for GLP-1 drugs and given seniors wider access to these life-changing medications.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/06/neal-statement-on-speaker-pelosi-retirement/ | Neal Statement on Speaker Pelosi Retirement | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced she would not seek reelection in 2026, capping a historic career in the House that spans nearly 40 years: “Nobody has done it like Speaker Nancy Pelosi. What started in California politics decades ago is a public service career that will end as one of the most distinguished America has ever known. Speaker Pelosi will be remembered as a titan of this institution and the greatest Speaker of all time with an unmatched ability to unify her caucus, always keeping a tight eye on the numbers. Americans are better off for her leadership and her fight for the people, our democracy, and the rule of law. “I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Speaker Pelosi for more than three decades. During her time as Speaker and mine as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, we worked tirelessly to rescue our economy from the brink amidst a global pandemic, made once-in-a-generation investments in lower health care and the jobs of tomorrow, and brokered the largest trade deal in history. Every step of the way, our success has been grounded in her tenacity, fierce leadership, and the unmistakable spirit of San Francisco. “Speaker Pelosi’s strength has always been rooted in her devotion to her faith, her family, and her values—a vision of progress For The Children and building a country that works for every family. The House of Representatives and the country are stronger because of her patriotism, her example, and her unwavering belief in America’s promise. It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve alongside her historic career, and I wish my dear friend, Speaker Pelosi, and her beloved family every happiness in this well-deserved next chapter.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=400271 | McGovern: Nancy Pelosi “Unquestionably the Most Consequential Speaker in American History” | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | James P. McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | mcgovern | https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, issued this statement following an announcement from House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi that she will not seek another term in the House of Representatives: “Every so often, history calls for a leader who can guide America through times of incredible uncertainty and concern—and remarkably, they appear exactly when our country needs them the most. Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi is that leader. She has been unquestionably the most consequential Speaker of the House of Representatives in American history—a trailblazer whose legacy will be felt for generations to come. As she often reminds us, borrowing from Thomas Paine, ‘the times have found us.’ But the truth is that the times found her—uniquely prepared, fiercely principled, and unsurpassed in her defense of our democracy. “Speaker Emerita Pelosi accomplished big, important, historic things. Her record of legislative accomplishment is unsurpassed: from health care to fair pay to climate action, the landmark laws she led through Congress have made a profound positive difference in the lives of millions of Americans—from San Francisco to Worcester and everywhere in between. “She has been a beacon of hope and steadiness during a time of crisis and change—guiding Congress through a global pandemic, a vicious attack on the Capitol Building designed to overturn an election, a violent attempt on her husband’s life, and a president who is violating his oath of office and seeking to turn himself into a tyrant. Through it all, she has met the moment with an unshakable understanding of what America is all about. She has brought dignity, decency, and determination to everything she does—and has always stood up for the children, for the least of us, and for those who are left out or left behind. “I was lucky enough to witness her leadership and courage up close and personal so many times over the years. When China tried to frustrate our trip to Tibet to talk about the Tibetan pe… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:22Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F80CA0AF-8FF5-411E-A7CD-47DE9CBC7E86 | Whip Clark to GOP: “Stop Cowering and Start Governing” | 2025-11-05 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Day 36 of the GOP shutdown, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-1), DPCC Co-Chair Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Steering & Policy Committee Co-Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and Caucus Leadership Representative Steven Horsford (NV-4) to call on Republicans to return to work and join Democrats at the negotiating table. Below are excerpts from her remarks: On the American People's Message to Congress: "Here’s what the voters told us last night: They want leaders who will protect their health care, who will protect SNAP and food benefits, who will protect Head Start, who will bring down the cost of living. "That is the mandate of the American people. To prioritize the budgets of working people over the demands of billionaires.That’s what the American people want. And that is what Democrats are going to keep fighting for. "And at some point, Republicans need to hear what people are saying, because it's clear. They are saying, 'Enough is enough.' They see through the Republican spin. They see through the games. They see the last year for what it is: a string of back-to-back broken promises. There is nothing left for Republicans to do but get back to work. "It’s not too late to stop these premium hikes. It’s not too late to fully fund SNAP and Head Start, Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA. Our message to the Republicans is clear: Come back to work. Reopen government. Stop cowering, and start governing." On Negotiating with House Republicans: "This bargain that they have cooked up, that they are going to take Medicare and Medicaid, and the ACA tax credits, and veterans benefits, and medical research in this country, and the SNAP program, and cut them in order to pay for permanent tax cuts for the very wealthiest — it is outrageous. "Where are they? How would they even know what a negotiation looks like? We've been sitting, waiting for them to come back to Washing… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-bacon-lead-bipartisan-group-lawmakers-calling-answers-trump | Moulton, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Calling for Answers on Trump Administration’s Lethal Strikes in Western Hemisphere | 2025-11-05 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Seth Moulton (MA-06) and Don Bacon (NE-02), along with Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06) and Mike Turner (OH-10), today sent a bipartisan letter to President Donald Trump demanding answers about a series of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific. In the letter, the lawmakers — all members of the House Armed Services Committee — underscored the importance of holding traffickers accountable while also upholding America’s legal and moral standards. The letter asks President Trump to clarify the legal basis for the strikes, whether the administration intends to seek congressional authorization, whether the individuals being targeted truly pose an active threat to the United States, and what processes exist to verify targets. It also calls for a classified briefing to the Armed Services Committee on how individuals and vessels are identified and what post-strike review mechanisms are in place. “No one questions the threat that drug cartels pose to American families,” said Congressman Moulton. “But launching lethal military strikes outside of a declared conflict raises serious legal and strategic questions that the administration has repeatedly failed to answer. The American people deserve clear answers about the legal, moral, and policy rationale behind these strikes." “Many Americans know someone who has died from a fentanyl overdose,” said Congressman Bacon. "I lost three younger brothers to drug and alcohol abuse, so I appreciate President Trump’s willingness to take on the cartels and stop the deadly flow of drugs killing 100,000 Americans each year. But we must ensure the President is acting within the law and basing every decision on accurate intelligence. The Administration should come to Congress, make the legal case, present their intelligence, and assure the American people that any military action is grounded in both authority and accountability. If those standards are met, I’m confident Congress and the American people w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/congressman-moulton-host-11th-annual-veterans-town-hall-marblehead-monday | Congressman Moulton to Host 11th Annual Veterans Town Hall in Marblehead on Monday, November 10th | 2025-11-04 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SALEM, MA – Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) will host his 11th annual Veterans Town Hall at 6:30 PM on Monday, November 10th, in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Moulton hosted the nation’s first Veterans Town Hall in Marblehead in 2015. The idea, conceived by author Sebastian Junger, was simple but powerful: to provide a forum for veterans to share the pride, grief, or quiet appreciation of life that war bestowed upon them and for non-veterans to listen and to learn. Since then, Vets Town Halls have become a nationwide movement. A Vets Town Hall is a platform for veterans to share their stories of service and sacrifice with their communities. At this event, Veterans of any era, who served in any capacity, are invited to stand before their neighbors and friends to share a story or experience from during or after their service. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend the event, to listen, and to connect with the veterans in their community. Congressman Moulton will give remarks at the event. Several other guest speakers will also be participating. DETAILS: WHAT: Veterans Town Hall hosted by Congressman Seth Moulton WHERE: Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945 WHEN: 6:30 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Congressman Moulton is also available for interviews about the Veterans Town Hall ahead of the November 10th event and on-site at Abbot Hall. Please contact Aidan Curran (Aidan.curran@mail.house.gov) to RSVP or with any questions. #### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2025/11/03/neal-highlights-impact-of-republican-shutdown-on-snap-recipients-at-food-bank-of-western-massachusetts/ | Neal Highlights Impact of Republican Shutdown on SNAP Recipients at Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | 2025-11-03 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Chicopee, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Andrew Morehouse, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, to highlight the impact of delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits caused by the Republican shutdown and the Trump Administration’s failure to release emergency funds. With roots going back to the Great Depression, SNAP was officially established in 1964, when President Lyndon B. Johnson fulfilled President John F. Kennedy’s vision and signed the Food Stamp Act into law. Today, SNAP provides assistance to 42 million Americans, including more than 1 million residents across Massachusetts. In the First Congressional District, 191,000 residents in 74,000 households rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Of these 74,000 households, nearly 40% have a child, 42% have an elderly person, and 57% have an individual with a disability. As a result of the government shutdown that began on October 1, SNAP benefits lapsed starting on November 1. Prior to the lapse in funding, Congressman Neal joined 213 of his Democratic colleagues in writing to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, calling for the use of contingency reserve dollars to fund SNAP during the government shutdown. These funds would cover nearly two-thirds of the amount needed for a full month of benefits. In the letter, the Democratic members also called on USDA to use its statutory transfer authority and any other legal means to supplement any shortfalls not covered by the emergency funding. “Feeding people, including children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, should not be a partisan issue. Republicans already cut $186 billion from SNAP in their Big, Ugly Bill—the largest cut to nutritional assistance in our nation’s history. Now, 42 million Americans are struggling to put food on the table because of their inaction,” said Congressman Neal. “I wrote to USDA Secretary Rollins, calling for the release of emergency funds because 74,000 households in my district … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/auchincloss-and-schiff-probe-top-rfk-jr-advisor-calley-means | Auchincloss and Schiff Probe Top RFK Jr. Advisor Calley Means | 2025-10-31 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) and Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanding answers about potential conflicts of interest regarding former special government employee (SGE) Calley Means. Means served as a White House Advisor to the HHS Secretary and publicly touted his role as a leading policymaker behind the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative, while continuing to hold financial interests in his company, True Medicine Inc. (TrueMed). Means and TrueMed appear to have profited considerably from MAHA policies. The Make America Healthy Again report encourages the expansion of tax-advantaged health savings accounts and flexible savings accounts to purchase alternative health and wellness products. This includes the products TrueMed markets, such as a $9,000 sauna and an “Alpha JX2 Bidet” claimed to aid autoimmune, digestive, and joint health. Means and TrueMed have yet to respond to a previous letter sent by Representative Auchincloss seeking clarity on the steps he took to avoid conflicts of interest as an SGE. Secretary Kennedy also refused to offer any assurances or clarifications when asked about Means’s role in his testimony before Congress on June 24, 2025. Similar requests from Senator Schiff to this administration regarding SGE compliance with federal ethics laws have also gone unanswered. “The lack of communication from the administration is of great concern and we now write with bicameral interest in assuring the American people that their policymakers took the necessary steps to avoid conflicts of interest. Although recent reports indicate that Mr. Means has departed from his role in the administration, taxpayers and families deserve assurance that Mr. Means’s prior involvement in policy had been in the interests of science and public health, not in interest of his business and personal financial gain,” the… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
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