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https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/rep-gluesenkamp-perez-introduces-legislation-to-support-veterans-right-to-build-their-own-homes Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Introduces Legislation to Support Veterans’ Right to Build Their Own Homes 2026-09-28 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Bruce Westerman (R-AR) introduced the Veterans Owner-Builders’ Rights Act to expand VA home loans and provide rural veterans with the ability to use a VA home loan to build their own homes. This bill would establish a five-year pilot program under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make direct housing loans to veterans in rural areas for the construction of new homes. As the U.S. continues to face a shortage of starter homes, giving veterans the flexibility to build a home creates a new path to home ownership. In rural communities especially, housing demand frequently outpaces construction. Many veterans already have the skills and knowledge to build a home, but without benefits that give them the freedom to use those skills, they don’t have an opportunity to build. This means veterans are forced into a narrow band of options for how to use VA home loans. As a result, only about 30% of veterans use VA home loans. Owner-builder opportunities, like the ones this bill creates, simultaneously build wealth for veterans and their families, while adding to the overall housing supply. Specifically, this legislation would: Create a new direct home loan program at VA for rural veterans who want to build their own homes, utilizing the framework and eligibility requirements of an existing VA direct home loan program; Provide blueprints with American wood sourcing and manufacturing requirements to stimulate domestic timber economies; Streamline the permitting application process by requiring permit furnishment within 45 days of submission and covering all associated fees; Provide technical assistance for veterans through the VA or a contracted third party related to the skills necessary to construct or repair a home, as well as for the permit application process; and Safeguard against home-flippers by requiring the veteran to live in the home for at least two years, or otherwise accelerate repayment of their loan. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez meets with … 1 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-schriers-bill-bolster-clean-affordable-hydropower-energy-and Congresswoman Schrier’s Bill to Bolster Clean, Affordable Hydropower Energy and Enhance River Health Signed Into Law 2026-09-28 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that her Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act was signed into law. The bipartisan legislation supports Washington’s clean, affordable hydropower and the healthy management of rivers by enhancing efficiency and transparency for parties involved in the hydropower dam licensing process. Congresswoman Schrier introduced this legislation alongside Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01). “I am thrilled to announce that my bipartisan Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act was signed into law,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “This law will bring transparency and clarity to the licensing process, better informing our communities and dam operators on license status and providing Congress with tools to further streamline the licensing process. I look forward to continuing this work to reduce energy costs, manage river resources, and cut red tape." The legislation is supported by the National Hydropower Association, American Whitewater, and American Rivers. "I am proud to see the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act signed into law. This is an important piece of legislation that will effectively cut federal red tape around hydropower relicensing applications. With nearly 600 water storage dams across Idaho, we must focus on efficient licensing processes to keep our dams running and support clean energy growth," said Congressman Fulcher. “Hydropower provides 30 million Americans clean, reliable power; it's the shock absorber of the grid, delivering 24/7 power when other resources can't. It also provides other public benefits like flood control, irrigation, and recreation. The Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act shines an important light on our broken permitting process. I commend Representatives Schrier and Fulcher and Senators Cortez Masto and Daines for leading the charge,” said National Hydropower Association President and CEO Malcom Woolf. “We thank Representatives Schrier and Fulcher for their leadership in advancing greater transparency in the hy… 1 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/26/ranking-member-jayapal-statement-on-trumps-pocket-rescissions/ Ranking Member Jayapal Statement on Trump’s Pocket Rescissions 2026-09-26 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper SEATTLE, W.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement regarding Trump’s pocket rescissions, targeted primarily at immigration services. “Congress has the power of the purse, the constitutional authority to appropriate funding. Trump’s pocket rescissions are illegal and further proof that he has no regard for the Constitution of the United States. “This illegal rescission is a continuation of Trump’s cruel mass deportation and anti-DEI efforts that whitewash American history and make certain communities targets of hate. He has illegally refused to carry out Congress’s authorizations for critical essential services for immigrants, including assistance for unaccompanied children, legal services for people working to obtain citizenship, and assistance in integration efforts, as well as essential education programs that help us ensure equity and inclusion of all our communities. Meanwhile, even as he cuts these essential programs for working people across our country, he has continued to enrich himself and his family to the tune of billions of dollars — all while driving up gas prices and grocery prices, slashing healthcare and mocking the idea that life under Trump is completely unaffordable. “Congress must reclaim our constitutional authorities from this out-of-control administration. I will do everything in my power to prevent these illegal recissions and stand up for Congress’s sole Article 1 powers to appropriate funds.” ### 1 2026-09-27T10:23:37Z 2026-09-27T10:25:08Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/25/reps-jayapal-larsen-and-sen-markey-announce-legislation-to-expand-workforce-opportunities-for-communities-impacted-by-substance-use/ Reps. Jayapal, Larsen and Sen. Markey Announce Legislation to Expand Workforce Opportunities for Communities Impacted by Substance Use 2026-09-25 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Bill Text (PDF) Washington (September 25, 2026) – In recognition of National Recovery Month, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the reintroduction of the Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act, legislation that would strengthen and expand grants for community partnerships that promote employment opportunities for workers in recovery and support communities affected by widespread substance use. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) lead the legislation in the House of Representatives. “Addiction and substance use are deeply tied to economic instability and the shortage of behavioral health professionals,” said Congresswoman Jayapal. “Our bill takes these issues head on by investing in local organizations that help those affected by substance use gain employment and empower more people to pursue the behavioral health field. By promoting economic stability and increasing the number of healthcare specialists, we can get to the root of the substance abuse crisis and help communities across the country.” “For National Recovery Month, we celebrate those working to achieve and maintain recovery from addiction, and everyone who helped them along the way. Especially as families struggle to get ahead, it’s more important than ever that we help people in recovery overcome barriers to employment,” said Senator Markey. “This legislation will strengthen community partnerships that connect people with good jobs, peer support, and mentorship, supporting lasting recovery and helping communities heal.” “The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities in Northwest Washington,” said Rep. Larsen. “This legislation would break down barriers to employment for people in recovery and fund local organizations to address the nationwide behavioral health workforce shortage. I will keep working to get this bill over the finish line and to regain momentum in the fight against the opioid crisis.” “Substance use disorder has become a far too common barrier to employment,” said Cole… 1 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4271 Larsen Reintroduces Bill to Expand Workforce Opportunities for Communities Facing Substance Use Disorders 2026-09-25 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act to promote employment opportunities for workers in recovery and provide support to communities impacted by widespread substance use. “The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities in Northwest Washington,” said Rep. Larsen. “This legislation would break down barriers to employment for people in recovery and fund local organizations to address the nationwide behavioral health workforce shortage. I will keep working to get this bill over the finish line and to regain momentum in the fight against the opioid crisis.” “For National Recovery Month, we celebrate those working to achieve and maintain recovery from addiction, and everyone who helped them along the way. Especially as families struggle to get ahead, it’s more important than ever that we help people in recovery overcome barriers to employment,” said Senator Markey. “This legislation will strengthen community partnerships that connect people with good jobs, peer support, and mentorship, supporting lasting recovery and helping communities heal.” “Addiction and substance use are deeply tied to economic instability and the shortage of behavioral health professionals,” said Rep. Jayapal. “Our bill takes these issues head on by investing in local organizations that help those affected by substance use gain employment and empower more people to pursue the behavioral health field. By promoting economic stability and increasing the number of healthcare specialists, we can get to the root of the substance abuse crisis and help communities across the country.” The Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act would reauthorize and expand a pilot grant program first authorized in the 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and later extended by the 2018 SUPPORT Act. The bill would authorize a total of $187.5 million over six years to continue this lifesaving … 1 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-schrier-introduces-bipartisan-bill-improve-life-saving-newborn Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Life-Saving Newborn Health Screenings 2026-09-25 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper September 25, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the Surge to Save Newborns Act alongside Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23). This legislation would provide states with federal resources to implement newborn screening for conditions included on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), ensuring more newborns benefit from early detection and timely care. “As a pediatrician, I’ve taken care of patients whose conditions were discovered early on their newborn screen. Because we had the resources to screen for these diseases, we were able to help babies right away and save lives. However, states often lack the resources to screen for each condition listed on the recommended panel, which puts our children at risk,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to ensure that newborns in Washington state and across the country are screened for all of these treatable conditions at birth.” BACKGROUND: Newborn screening helps identify certain serious health conditions shortly after birth so that affected children can receive appropriate follow-up care. The federal government maintains a Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), which identifies conditions recommended for inclusion in state newborn screening programs. However, adding a condition to the federal recommended panel does not necessarily mean that every state immediately implements screening for that condition. The Surge to Save Newborns Act would provide states with dedicated federal resources to help implement newborn screening for conditions included on the RUSP. However, it can still be a challenge for children to access primary care. This legislation would address this issue by bolstering the pediatric vaccine delivery system and supporting primary care physicians who participate in the program. The Surge to Save Newborns Act would: Help states move recommended newborn screening conditions from federal recommendation to implementation. Provide dedicated reso… 1 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/25/reps-jayapal-tlaib-pressley-and-sens-markey-merkley-reintroduce-legislation-to-halt-government-use-of-facial-recognition-and-other-biometric-technology/ Reps. Jayapal, Tlaib, Pressley and Sens. Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Halt Government Use of Facial Recognition and Other Biometric Technology 2026-09-25 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Bill Text (PDF) Washington (September 25, 2026) – Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced the reintroduction of the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act, legislation to prohibit the government from using facial recognition and other biometric technologies. The legislation responds to the federal government’s growing use of biometric recognition technology, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) mobile facial recognition app, which has been used to target immigrants and intimidate communities across the country. Research shows that nearly half of U.S. adults’ faces are already stored in facial recognition databases, and that Black, Brown, and Asian individuals are up to 100 times more likely to be misidentified by a facial recognition algorithm than white men. “We have to stop the constant, nonconsensual state of surveillance that we live in, and that starts with placing a moratorium on our government’s use of facial recognition technology,” said Congresswoman Jayapal. “Black and Brown people are more likely to be misidentified and wrongfully put in jail because of this unregulated technology, and our government has used it to unjustly target protestors and immigrants. Putting the brakes on this technology is necessary to protect civil rights and ensure public safety.” “Facial recognition technology is racist, misidentifying Black, Brown, and Asian residents and pinning them as suspects in crimes they did not commit,” said Representative Tlaib. “When such flawed and biased technology is used to invade our privacy, we are all less safe. I’m proud to reintroduce this bill that will ban facial recognition technology and protect all our civil liberties.” “Facial recognition and other biometric technologies in the hands of government agencies have become tools of authoritarianism. Agencies such as ICE and… 1 2026-09-27T10:23:37Z 2026-09-27T10:25:08Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/gluesenkamp-perez-announces-2026-bigleaf-maple-big-leaf-contest Gluesenkamp Perez Announces 2026 Bigleaf Maple Big Leaf Contest  2026-09-24 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced her fourth annual Bigleaf Maple Big Leaf Contest to encourage residents of Washington’s Third District to get out in the woods and find the biggest Bigleaf Maple leaf they can. Last year’s winner, James Owen, shows off his 21in leaf found in east Lewis County Previous winners have included Maynard M. with an 18.5in leaf found in Curtis in 2024, and Dirk and Dixie H. who found a 23.5in leaf in Randle in 2023. Last year brought in an impressive 21in leaf, found by James Owen from Raintree Nursery. “This competition started when I found out the largest maple leaf on record in the congressional library was tiny and from Kentucky. And I was like ‘We can’t have that. There are bigger leaves than that in the woods by my house.’ We’re so lucky here in Southwest Washington to have some of the most beautiful trees in the country–and this competition is about bringing that pride of place to the U.S. Capitol,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. “So go, get out in the woods, enjoy a fall day with your family, find some really big honking leaves and just have fun! I promise you’ll learn so much about the woods we’re so lucky to share.” Bigleaf Maple trees are found all over the Pacific Northwest, and the showcase spurs folks to get outside, enjoy our woods, and learn about the challenges facing the Bigleaf Maple. The biggest leaf will be displayed for visitors to see in the Congresswoman’s office and showcased online. Constituents can learn how to enter here, and they should submit an image of their leaf by October 23rd, while preserving the original. ### 1 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/24/jayapal-introduces-the-students-not-profits-act/ Jayapal Introduces the Students Not Profits Act 2026-09-24 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper SEATTLE, W.A. – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the Students Not Profits Act to protect students and taxpayers from corporations and private-equity firms abusing our federal student aid system. “Higher education is inaccessible to Americans in every corner of this country as astronomical student loan debt weighs on millions. Congress must act to protect students from the exploitative practices of for-profit corporate universities that prey on vulnerable students,” said Rep. Jayapal.“The Students Not Profits Act is a major step toward putting an end to the exploitative habits of these institutions that prey on disadvantaged students working to earn their degree.” Research has shown that the for-profit higher education industry continues to fail students. On average, students attending for-profit programs earn no more than if they had not attended college at all, while incurring costs at four times the rate of a public college. For-profit colleges account for only about 13 percent of enrollment but nearly 50 percent of all loan defaults, as well as the vast majority of college closures from 2014-2019. To protect students from this harmful, predatory sector, the Students Not Profits Act would: Ensure taxpayer dollars are going towards providing quality, affordable education for students, not into the coffers of private companies by ending taxpayer subsidies to for-profit colleges; Establish a transparent process for approving the conversion of a for-profit school to a nonprofit school, including requiring institutions to certify that: The institution is a nonprofit, and maintains 501(c)(3) status with the IRS; Assets and services acquired from previous owners of the institution were not acquired for more than their fair value, demonstrated by a third-party appraisal, independent financing of the acquisition or full and open competition in the acquisition process; No member of the board or person with the power to appoint board members receives any economic benefit from the institution;… 1 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/24/jayapal-statement-on-senate-blocking-war-powers-resolution/ Jayapal Statement on Senate Blocking War Powers Resolution 2026-09-24 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper SEATTLE, W.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted 49-50 to block her War Powers Resolution, which passed the House of Representatives in July by a bipartisan vote of 214-208. “The Senate’s failure to pass my War Powers Resolution is a slap in the face to the millions of American people who want this war to end. The Senate had the opportunity to send a clear message to this administration that they would not stand for another day of his war of choice. Instead, a majority of Senate Republicans acted as a cult party and stood by Trump’s unpopular and devastating war. “In the House, we will continue to pass these resolutions and demand an end to the war. It is time to reassert Congress’s constitutional authority to declare war.” 1 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/24/jayapal-warren-lawmakers-announce-reintroduction-of-comprehensive-stop-wall-street-looting-act/ Jayapal, Warren, Lawmakers Announce Reintroduction of Comprehensive Stop Wall Street Looting Act 2026-09-24 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Text of bill can be found here. Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), , Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.), reintroduced the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, comprehensive legislation to fundamentally reform the private equity industry and level the playing field by forcing private investment firms to take responsibility for the outcomes of companies they take over, and by empowering workers and protecting investors. The legislation would make private equity firms responsible for the debts of the companies they control, while cracking down on practices that allow private equity firms to load companies with debt, extract profits from them, and walk away scot-free when those companies fail. The bill would also strengthen protections for workers and consumers, require private equity firms to disclose more information about the management and advisory fees they charge, and place guardrails on firms that receive taxpayer funds. Finally, it would limit the role of real estate investment trusts (REITs) in health care and eliminate certain tax benefits for REIT investors. This re-introduction follows the landmark bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act’s becoming law this summer – the first-ever legislation to rein in private equity. The law stops private equity and other corporate landlords from buying up single-family homes. “Too many companies that people love and depend on, including nursing homes and grocery stores, have fallen victim to private equity,” said Representative Jayapal. “Wall Street private equity firms claim to improve efficiency, but often they rip apart brands, wrack up debt, and abando… 1 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-schrier-senators-murray-and-cantwell-introduce-bill-honor Congresswoman Schrier, Senators Murray and Cantwell Introduce Bill to Honor Captain Ariana Savino, Zeus 95 Crew 2026-09-24 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced the Zeus 95 Memorial Act alongside Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15). The bill honors the crew of Zeus 95, who died on March 12, 2026, while supporting Operation Epic Fury against Iran, including Captain Ariana Savino of Covington, Washington. The bill honors six servicemembers: Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, AL; Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, WA; Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, KY; Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, of Mooresville, IN; Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, of Wilmington, OH; and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28, of Columbus, OH. The Zeus 95 Memorial Act would establish a monument in or near Arlington National Cemetery in honor of the fallen crewmembers. “I remain heartbroken that the crew of Zeus 95, including Captain Savino of Covington, died last spring in flight operations over Iraq. I will continue my efforts to honor their bravery and sacrifice, and am profoundly grateful that these crewmembers chose a life of service to our nation,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “Captain Savino’s passion, leadership, and bravery will be forever remembered by the people of Washington state and all Americans. My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of Captain Savino and the entire Zeus 95 crew. I send my deepest condolences to them, and pray for the safety and health of all of our servicemembers.” “Captain Ariana G. Savino represents the absolute best of Washington state and our country. I will forever be grateful for her bravery and sacrifice,” said Senator Murray. “Capt. Savino and the other five courageous Air Force Airmen put their lives on the line to keep our country safe—they should be honored. My thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones in this tragic incident—Congress should pass this bill immediately to establish this memorial. We have a commitment to honor our se… 1 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4269 Larsen Fights for Guardrails on Data Centers 2026-09-23 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined 110 House Democrats in a letter to tech industry leaders last Friday demanding that all data center construction follow strict guardrails to protect consumers from electricity and water price hikes. “Data center projects and the energy systems and infrastructure that support them must be built and operated responsibly with a commitment to high-quality construction, good jobs, strong environmental stewardship, and strong partnerships with the communities they serve,” wrote the Members. The lawmakers stated that they would oppose new data center construction projects that failed to incorporate strong labor standards, negotiate community benefits agreements with local leaders, and mitigate impacts on local air quality, drinking water and utilities costs for residents. “At a time when the nation's power grid, roads, bridges, schools, and other public infrastructure require significant investment, data center development must strengthen rather than strain, these systems,” the Members continued. “Developers must also invest responsibly in grid infrastructure, including new generation and grid upgrades, to protect ratepayers from bearing the costs of data center projects' energy needs.” The full text of the letter to tech industry leaders can be read here. Larsen Holds Data Centers Accountable Last week, Rep. Larsen voted for legislation to protect families from higher electricity bills because of data centers in their communities (the Ratepayers Protection Act). Rep. Larsen also cosponsors the Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act to roll back tax breaks for large AI data centers in Republicans’ Big Ugly Law. Rep. Larsen supports tough, upfront restrictions on data centers: No high electric bills for local families and small businesses; No federal tax breaks; No construction without community approval and union labor; Data centers must pay their fair share to connect to and use the grid; and Data centers must use closed loop water systems. A one-pager on Re… 1 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z
https://baumgartner.house.gov/2026/09/22/baumgartner-announces-2-23-million-grant-to-spokane-county-to-support-fairchild-air-force-base-transportation-access/ Baumgartner Announces $2.23 Million Grant to Spokane County to Support Fairchild Air Force Base Transportation Access 2026-09-22 2026 2026-09 Republican House WA Michael Baumgartner B001322 baumgartner.house.gov baumgartner https://baumgartner.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper September 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) announced that the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has approved a federal grant for $2,236,500 to Spokane County to undertake a $3,195,000 project for the reconstruction of Thorpe Road. This directly supports Fairchild Air Force Base by constructing better transportation access. “This is a major win for the operational resilience of Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB), the beating heart of the Spokane community,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “This is a crucial investment in national security that will enhance timely response and grant Air Force personnel easier access to one of the most strategic military installations in the US Air Forces’s inventory – Fairchild Air Force Base – home to the largest US air refueling wing in the world.” Currently, Fairchild relies on a single access gate to manage the flow of personnel, goods, and vehicles. This bottleneck not only creates significant congestion and delay, but undermines core principles of military readiness, emergency responsiveness, and base security. This project will reconstruct and modernize Thorpe Road to fully enable the operation of a secondary access gate. The resulting benefits are substantial: improving response times during recalls and emergencies, enhancing quality of life for service members and families, reducing base-related congestion, and strengthening disaster resiliency. “I also want to recognize the incredible work of Commissioner Al French and Spokane County Director of Public Works Kyle Twohig in securing this funding,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “They saw the need for this project and worked to get it across the finish line. This is exactly the kind of partnership we need between local leaders and the federal government to strengthen Fairchild, improve access for our service members, and make our community more resilient.” Getting through the main gate at Fairchild can be a challenge, even outside of rush hour. The current gate is only tw… 1 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z
https://baumgartner.house.gov/2026/09/22/baumgartner-bill-holds-foreign-officials-accountable-for-discriminating-against-washington-state-businesses/ Baumgartner Bill Holds Foreign Officials Accountable for Discriminating Against Washington State Businesses 2026-09-22 2026 2026-09 Republican House WA Michael Baumgartner B001322 baumgartner.house.gov baumgartner https://baumgartner.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner’s (WA-05) No Racketeers on Our Shores Act (H.R. 9834) was approved by the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 15 to 8. This clears the bill to be considered by the full House of Representatives. “American companies should not be unfairly targeted or subjected to discriminatory treatment by foreign governments, and that is especially important for companies from Washington state like Coupang, Microsoft and Amazon,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “The No Racketeers on Our Shores Act gives our diplomats another targeted tool to hold foreign officials accountable without immediately escalating to the use of tariffs to address trade disputes.” The legislation responds to a growing pattern uncovered by the House Judiciary Committee: foreign governments using coercive powers to target successful Washington state companies while protecting their favored domestic competitors: Background: Microsoft is one of the companies singled out under Europe’s Digital Markets Act. Its Windows operating system and its LinkedIn service have been designated as one of seven “gate keepers,” placing them under special EU mandates backed by fines up to 10 percent of the company’s worldwide revenues–20 percent for repeat violations. Six of the seven companies initially targeted by the EU for this discriminatory treatment were US firms; Coupang, a Washington state headquartered company, is facing a whole of government assault by the South Korean government. South Korean agencies launched 40 investigations after a data breach that culminated in a $410 million fine, harming American investors and the U.S. business that sell goods through Coupang to the South Korean market. What the bill does: 1 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4460 New K-12 Education Package Would Better Support Students, Families, Teachers 2026-09-21 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) cosponsored the introduction of the Transforming Education for the Future Act, a comprehensive legislative package authored by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) to modernize and strengthen K-12 education to help our kids have a brighter future. The American education system has experienced significant turbulence during the past decade, including the Trump administration’s mismanagement and dismantling of the Department of Education, learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, increased use of technology and social media, the rise of generative AI, increased teacher burnout, and the reduction of federal support for public schools. The Transforming Education for the Future Act will help address these critical issues and more. “We have a fundamental responsibility to ensure every child has access to a high-quality education,” said DelBene. “From funding rollbacks to learning setbacks, our public schools are facing tighter budgets and increased challenges. This bill contains several meaningful reforms to strengthen public education, including restoring and increasing funding, expanding school meal programs, and implementing universal preschool. I thank Rep. Bonamici for her leadership in modernizing public education and making a difference in the lives of our students and teachers.” “For decades, public schools have been asked to do more with less. Add to that the fact that we have seen many new and complicated challenges over the past ten years,” said Bonamici. “Circumstances have changed, but the American system of public education has not yet adapted. We need a public education system that meets the moment for today’s students and tomorrow’s. We need an education system that prepares students not to pass a test, but to think critically and build a future. We need to support the educators who make that possible. And we need to remove those barriers that stand between children and opportunity. The Transforming Education for the Future Act is a blueprint for doing ju… 1 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-bilirakis-degette-announce-rep-schriers-appointment-co-chair Reps Bilirakis, DeGette Announce Rep. Schrier’s Appointment to Co-Chair the Congressional Diabetes Caucus 2026-09-21 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) – Co-Chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus – announced that Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), the first pediatrician elected to Congress, will serve as the new Democratic Co-Chair of the Caucus in the 120th Congress. Representative Schrier will join Co-Chair Bilirakis in leading the 246-member Diabetes Caucus, one of the largest and most influential bipartisan member organizations in Congress. “As a doctor with Type 1 diabetes, it is a priority of mine in Congress to help patients with diabetes manage their condition and afford their medications,” said Rep. Schrier. “I am extremely excited to co-chair the Congressional Diabetes Caucus alongside Congressman Bilirakis. Congresswoman DeGette has championed the Diabetes Caucus for over twenty years, and I am honored to continue her work to bolster diabetes research, lower costs for patients, and ensure quality care for all Americans.” “I am proud to announce my friend, Rep. Kim Schrier, as the incoming Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus,” said Rep. DeGette. “Diabetes impacts millions of Americans across every district in this country, crossing all political lines. Those who live with diabetes in this nation need strong advocates on their behalf in the years to come. Rep. Schrier brings her expertise as a pediatrician and as someone with direct personal experience with diabetes to her work every day. She is a tough, practical legislator and will drive bipartisan work to expand access to life-saving treatments, bring down insulin costs, and fund the biomedical research that will ultimately lead to a cure.” “Diana is a dear friend and one of the fiercest advocates I have ever had the privilege of working alongside,” said Rep. Bilirakis. “For years, we have put politics aside and worked together toward a shared goal: improving the lives of Americans living with diabetes and, ultimately, finding a cure. Her leadership, tenacity and compassion have… 1 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z
https://randall.house.gov/media/press-releases/randall-merkley-lead-bicameral-resolution-honor-americas-lgbtq-veterans-and Randall, Merkley Lead Bicameral Resolution to Honor America’s LGBTQ+ Veterans and Servicemembers 2026-09-20 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Emily Randall R000621 randall.house.gov randall https://randall.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day. National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day falls on the anniversary of the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in 2011 and recognizes the courage and contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans who have served our nation. It is estimated that more than 100,000 servicemembers were discharged from the Armed Forces on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity between World War II and 2011. “Service members and Veterans who’ve proudly served our country deserve respect and care no matter who they are or who they love. But this Administration continues to push out trans and queer service members using discriminatory policies that don’t make our military more prepared or our nation more secure. Unacceptable,” said Rep. Randall. “Today, on the 15-year anniversary of the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ – the long-standing policy that kept LGBTQ+ service members in the closet – we honor all LGBTQ+ Americans who have bravely served our country. Today we recommit to fighting for every veteran to receive the dignity, support, and benefits they’ve earned.” “America’s servicemembers and veterans come from all walks of life, but they all share a common commitment to serve our nation,” said Sen. Merkley. “These heroes put on their uniform knowing their country would likely ask them to hide who they are, deny who they love, or punish them simply for living openly. For generations, LGBTQ+ Americans have answered the call to serve, and we should honor their service and acknowledge the discrimination they endured.” The resolution calls for greater awareness of the historical and ongoing injustices faced by LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans, including discriminatory military policies, unjust discharges, and bans on transgender military service and health care. It also urges the federal government to support LG… 1 2026-09-21T10:25:24Z 2026-09-21T10:26:54Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/rep-gluesenkamp-perez-celebrated-by-southwest-washington-ukrainian-community-upon-returning-home Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Celebrated by Southwest Washington Ukrainian Community Upon Returning Home 2026-09-18 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper VANCOUVER, WA — Upon her return to PDX International Airport late in the evening on a school night, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez was welcomed by a large crowd of local Ukrainian American families to celebrate her recent vote to pass additional harsh sanctions targeting Russia’s ability to finance its war against Ukraine and to thank her for being one of only two Democrats to vote to ensure this sanctions package reached the House floor. On Tuesday, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez cast the deciding vote on the motion that brought the Russia sanctions package to the House floor. In recent months, Russia has targeted Ukrainian population centers with relentless waves of drone attacks. This sanction package targets Russia’s ability to finance its war against Ukraine by penalizing the biggest buyers of Russian oil. On Wednesday, the sanctions bill passed in the House 262-159, with 58 Democrats supporting. The legislation previously passed the United States Senate on a bipartisan basis 86-11 on August 7, 2026, including support of both U.S. Senators from Washington, and the President is expected to sign the bill into law soon. Video of her arrival can be watched HERE. Members of the Southwest Washington Ukrainian community thank Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez for her vote of support. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez is greeted by Mikhail Pavenko, a volunteer Chaplain serving alongside the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez hands out sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, gifted to her by the delegation. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is greeted by Ihor Levkiv, President of the Ukrainian-American Cultural Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez greets local constituents of Ukrainian heritage. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez is welcomed by constituents thanking her for her support of the Ukrainian community. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez discusses support for Ukraine with a constituent at PDX. A folder with the above images for download can be found HERE. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez is a proud supporter of Ukraine’s… 1 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/18/jayapal-wilson-booker-introduce-legislation-to-combat-high-rate-of-heart-disease-in-south-asian-americans/ Jayapal, Wilson, Booker Introduce Legislation to Combat High Rate of Heart Disease in South Asian Americans 2026-09-18 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Joe Wilson (SC-02) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) are reintroducing the bipartisan South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, landmark legislation to both raise awareness about the alarming rate of heart disease for South Asians across the United States and put resources and strategies toward reversing this deadly trend for all communities. “As the first South Asian American woman ever elected to the House of Representatives, I’m fully committed to increasing understanding of heart disease and the unique risk factors in the South Asian community while ensuring that all those living with it get the resources, treatment, and support they need,” said Rep. Jayapal. “Heart disease has been the leading cause of death for over a century, and it is even more dire in the South Asian community. The South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act is essential legislation that ensures that we have the research, resources, and treatments to prevent heart disease cases and deaths in the South Asian community and beyond.” “Heart disease disproportionately affects certain populations such as the South Asian community, and this bill will expand research and education to benefit those communities. I am grateful that this bipartisan bill passed the House in multiple previous Congresses, and I look forward to its final passage into law,” said Rep. Joe Wilson. “Heart disease is taking South Asian Americans from their families at rates the medical community still doesn’t fully understand,” said Senator Booker. ” This bill puts real research dollars behind the risk factors hiding in plain sight, so doctors can catch what they’ve been missing. Every community deserves to have its heart health taken seriously, not treated as an afterthought.” Studies show that South Asians in the United States – people who immigrated from or whose families immigrated from countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal – are experiencing a dramatic r… 1 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-schrier-led-patients-first-act-and-five-other-healthcare-bills-featured ICYMI: Schrier-Led Patients First Act and Five Other Healthcare Bills Featured During Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing 2026-09-18 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined her colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee for a health subcommittee hearing titled “Examining Legislative Proposals to Reform Medicare Provider Payment and Bolster Health Care Cybersecurity.” During the hearing, Congresswoman Schrier advocated for six of her bills – including her bipartisan Patients First Act that aims to establish comprehensive Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) reform. During the hearing, Congresswoman Schrier said: “It’s time for Congress to right the ship and to enact long-term reform to physician payment. We can’t pass another short term fix, and leave everyone on edge until the end of the year like we’ve done for so many years. Without Patients First, physician practices will continue to close or be bought out by large hospital systems, private equity, or insurance companies, and that just raises the cost of care for everyone.” “And without support for primary care, we can expect to see fewer and fewer medical students pursue that path. I urge this committee to move this legislation to straight markup. We need to pass the Patients First Act immediately," Schrier continued. More information on Schrier’s six bills that were featured in today’s hearing can be found below: H.R. 9693, The Patients First Act of 2026 (Led by Reps Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03)) H.R. 8163, The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026 (Led by Reps Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) and Brad Schneider (IL-10)) H.R. 4331, The Access to Claims Data Act(Led by Reps Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13)) H.R. 9908, The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (Led by Reps Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Erin Houchin (IN-09)) H.R. 1254, The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act (Led by Reps. Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Young Kim (CA-40), and Dan Meuser (PA-09)) H.R. 7905, The Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026… 1 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4461 DelBene, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage Prepared Meal Donations 2026-09-18 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene and Darin LaHood (IL-16) introduced the bipartisan Meals for Communities Tax Credit Act. This legislation would encourage restaurants and retail food establishments to donate prepared meals to charitable organizations serving communities across the country by creating new tax incentives for donations. Currently, businesses and individuals can receive tax deductions for bulk food donations. However, no deduction or credit exists for prepared meals donated to nonprofit organizations that takes into consideration the added costs of food preparation. The Meals for Communities Tax Credit Act establishes a new nonrefundable credit for eligible businesses that donate prepared meals to charitable organizations. Specifically, the bill would: Provide a 50% tax credit for the fair market value of qualified prepared meal donations, with a maximum credit of $7 per meal, adjusted to inflation; Cap the credit at $50,000 per year; Include guardrails to prevent businesses from double dipping by claiming both the prepared meal credit and the existing charitable deduction for any food donation; and Retain the same health and food safety standards for kitchens and donated meals as already required for commercial restaurant service. “Millions of families across the country are struggling to reliably put food on the table because of rising grocery bills and a more expensive economy. Our food pantries and local nonprofits are stretched thin and cannot meet the demand in their communities. Meanwhile, restaurants are also contending with higher overhead costs and fewer customers,” said DelBene. “This legislation helps address both problems by providing restaurants with incentives to donate prepared meals directly to nonprofits serving hungry families. It will support restaurants, their workers, and families who don’t have enough to eat.” “Restaurants and food retailers in Illinois and throughout the country have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their communities by donating pr… 1 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/17/jayapal-hosts-hearing-on-big-tech-and-surveillance-ai/ Jayapal Hosts Hearing on Big Tech and Surveillance AI 2026-09-17 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper The full hearing can be watched HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), co-chair of the Monopoly Busters Caucus, hosted a hearing on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy as Big Tech monopolists aim to take over the industry and find new ways to profit off the surveillance of Americans. Surveillance AI is rapidly becoming more dangerous, with whistleblowers sounding the alarm that it could pose a serious threat to human life. Yet the powerful companies building AI are being left to write their own rules. This hearing examined the harms of surveillance AI and Members heard testimony from Dr. Jason Sattizahn, a former Meta employee and whistleblower; Leila Turner-Scott, a mother whose son died after following so-called safety guidance from ChatGPT; Amba Kak, the Co-Executive Director of the AI Now Institute and former Senior Advisor on AI at the Federal Trade Commission and; and Eliza Pan, the co-founder of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice. “This hearing could not be more timely. After months of communities speaking out and organizing across the country against data centers and threats of artificial intelligence, now top researchers and even CEOs from those AI companies are also beginning to speak out about their own concerns that artificial intelligence is advancing so rapidly and recklessly that even they believe it could lead to the extinction of humanity. These companies do not exist in a vacuum. They come from a world in which Big Tech corporations and large AI companies backed by those same corporations wield enormous power over the entire AI stack, whether it is the advanced chips, cloud computing, or the models themselves. This has created a closed loop of a few interdependent giants. Before we let this industry lock in its current shape for good, we need real structural solutions to break this oligopoly control and surveillance regime. That’s why I will soon be releasing a bill that would establish a national federal charter for AI companies, just like we do… 1 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-resolution-honoring-gold-star-families Newhouse Introduces Resolution Honoring Gold Star Families 2026-09-17 2026 2026-09 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Press Release For Immediate Release: September 17, 2026 Contact: Max Willens, (202) 738-7716 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the House of Representatives designating the week of September 20-26, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. “Gold Star Families are living reminders that there is a price for the freedom we enjoy every day. The families of these brave men and women have suffered and paid the ultimate price so that others will not.” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse added, “To honor those lost and those still here, we dedicate Gold Star Remembrance week. My colleagues and I send our gratitude to the thousands of families who keep the memories of their loved ones alive through sharing stories and continue to honor the bravery of those who lost their lives in service to our great Nation.” A Gold Star Family is a family who has lost an immediate family member while serving on active duty in the armed services of the United States. Rep. Newhouse was joined by 52 of his colleagues in introducing the resolution to honor these families across the country. Original cosponsors include: Reps. Tim Moore (NC-14), Wesley Hunt (TX- 38), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Michael Lawler (NY-17), John Moolenaar (MI-02), Maria Salazar (FL-27), Jeff Hurd (CO-03), Michael Simpson (ID-02), Brian K. Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Glenn Thompson (PA-15), Andy Barr (KY-06), Don Bacon (NE-02), Rick Larsen (WA-02), David P. Joyce (OH-14),Tim Walberg (MI-05), Tom Barrett (MI-07), Tracey Mann (KS-01), John W. Rose (TN-06), Zachary Nunn (IA-03), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Young Kim (CA-40), David G. Valadao (CA-22), Robert J. Wittman (VA-01), Richard Hudson (NC-09), Mike Carey (OH-15), Matt Van Epps (TN-07), Cory Mills (FL-07), Clay Fuller (GA-14), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), John J. McGuire III (VA-05), August Pfluger (TX-11), Michael A. Rulli (OH-06), Christopher H. Smith (NJ-04), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Mark B. Messmer (IN-08), Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), Ashley … 1 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4462 DelBene’s Bill to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Passes House, Heads to Senate 2026-09-17 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s (WA-01) Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act (TAPA). This bipartisan legislation, led with Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17), authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) to file amicus briefs in federal tax cases on issues that may broadly affect taxpayer rights. The NTA is currently barred from submitting amicus briefs in federal tax litigation, even in major precedent-setting cases. “American taxpayers deserve to have an independent voice represent them in court, especially in cases that could impact them and their tax bill. This bipartisan bill will allow the National Taxpayer Advocate to weigh in on behalf of millions of Americans in these vital cases,” said DelBene. “I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their efforts to get this through the Ways and Means Committee and now the House so we can better advocate for taxpayers.” “American taxpayers deserve someone in their corner when their rights are at stake in federal court,” said Steube. “The National Taxpayer Advocate already fights for taxpayers across the country, but current law does not authorize the Advocate to weigh in on court cases that could impact millions of Americans. My bill closes that gap and makes sure the taxpayer’s voice is heard. I’m pleased to see the House pass TAPA, and I urge the Senate to get it to President Trump’s desk.” The bill does not authorize the NTA to represent individual taxpayers, but ensures the Advocate’s systemic expertise can inform judicial proceedings. 1 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z
https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/congressman-smith-statement-missed-votes Congressman Smith Statement on Missed Votes 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Adam Smith S000510 adamsmith.house.gov adamsmith https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2026) – Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement" "Over the past few weeks, I have been dealing with some medical issues and was scheduled to have a procedure. Unfortunately, this procedure was postponed, causing me to miss several votes in the House over the past few days in session. "My top priority is representing my constituents back in Washington. To do so, I also need to take care of my health and recovery to best serve those in the Ninth District. Thank you for your support and I look forward to getting back to work." 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://baumgartner.house.gov/2026/09/16/baumgartner-applauds-passage-of-the-am-radio-for-every-vehicle-act-of-2025/ Baumgartner Applauds Passage of The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Republican House WA Michael Baumgartner B001322 baumgartner.house.gov baumgartner https://baumgartner.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) celebrates passage of The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill would require that AM broadcast stations be accessible in all passenger motor vehicles imported into, shipped within, or manufactured and sold within the United States. “AM radio remains a critical tool for keeping Americans informed, especially when severe weather, wildfires, or other emergencies disrupt our normal communications,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 will help ensure drivers can continue to access the important source of emergency information wherever they are.” The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 Background: AM radio remains an important part of the nation’s emergency alert system, providing a way for communities to receive critical information during emergencies and disasters; The legislation directs the DOT to establish rules in consultation with FEMA and the FCC to ensure AM radio is accessible to drivers; For vehicles sold before the new requirement takes effect, manufacturers would have to clearly disclose if the vehicle does not include AM radio access and could not charge an additional fee for AM access during that period; Requires the Government Accountability Office to study how AM radio and other technologies can deliver emergency alerts to people in vehicles. 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4454 Ways & Means Republicans Continue Covering Up Harms of Trump’s Medicare AI Experiment 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) forced a vote on an amendment during a Ways & Means Committee markup that would require the Trump administration to release yet-unseen information about the WISeR program. The program pays private companies to use AI to delay and deny care to seniors in Washington and five other states. Since the program began in January, patients have been left in severe pain and unable to access the care prescribed by their doctors. In June, DelBene announced that Virtix, the company administering WISeR in Washington, was ordered to submit a corrective action plan for delays in reviewing claims after a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) audit of its performance. Neither document has been released to Congress or the public. The amendment would force CMS to release any audits or corrective action plans for WISeR-participating companies within 3 months. It would also direct the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to analyze the impacts of Medicare Advantage plans’ red tape on patients and providers. Ways & Means Republicans rejected the amendment by an 18-19 vote. “It’s clear why the administration is doing everything they can to conceal these documents. The more that Americans learn about WISeR, the more outraged they get at the Trump administration for jeopardizing their care and trying to privatize Medicare,” said DelBene. This effort was informed by a bombshell report released by the Electronic Frontier Foundation that revealed widespread delays and denials of care, operational chaos, and reports of patient harm. The report contains nearly 1,000 pages of documentation, including contracts with participating companies, internal reports, and health care providers’ complaints about the program, that were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request and lawsuit. It also sheds light on the CMS’ plan to expand WISeR to cancer treatments and other types of care. DelBene introduced legislation last November to repeal WISeR and has led multiple other legislati… 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/rep-gluesenkamp-perez-votes-to-support-ukrainian-defense-and-sanction-russia Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Votes to Support Ukrainian Defense and Sanction Russia 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez reaffirmed her commitment to the Ukrainian community in Southwest Washington by voting for a comprehensive package of sanctions targeting Russia and anyone who facilitates sanctions evasion. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 is a critical effort to cripple funding for Russia’s War in Ukraine by penalizing countries that buy Russian oil. The bill was voted on in the Senate earlier this year, where it passed 86-11. The bill went on to pass in the House 262-159. This package includes a number of sanctions, specifically it would: Imposes blocking and entry (visa) sanctions on specified Russian officials, including Vladimir Putin and senior political and military leaders, oligarchs who haven’t opposed the war or continue to benefit from ties with the Russian government, executives/controlling owners of major Russian energy projects, foreign companies supporting Russia’s defense industrial base or military, and persons engaged in corruption, money laundering, or sanctions evasion for the Russian government. Imposes sanctions on Russia’s “shadow fleet,” a network of vessels and supporting entities used to transport Russian oil and other goods while concealing ownership or transactions to circumvent sanctions. Imposes sanctions on the Central Bank of Russia, Sberbank, VTB Bank, Gazprombank, and other covered Russian financial institutions. Foreign financial institutions engaging in significant transactions with sanctioned Russian institutions shall also be sanctioned. Imposes sanctions on entities in which the Russian government holds a controlling/majority interest or that are otherwise government-affiliated, and restricts U.S. financial institutions from processing specified transactions involving the Russian government, government-owned entities, or Russian officials. Restricts certain Russian securities from U.S. exchanges; prohibits new U.S. investment in Russia and its energy sector and transfer of U.S.-produced energy … 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4261 Larsen’s Water Resources Bill Passes House 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02)’s Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA 2026) passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 415 to 9. The bipartisan, biennial bill protects Northwest Washington’s environment, supports Columbia River Treaty negotiations and authorizes critical investments in Northwest Washington ports, inland waterways, flood management systems and other water resources infrastructure. “Today’s House passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 is great news for ports, harbors and inland waterways in the Pacific Northwest and across the country,” said Rep. Larsen, who is the top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “From expanding funding opportunities to restore ecosystems on Spencer Island to authorizing a study to mitigate Nooksack River flooding, WRDA 2026 continues bipartisan efforts to improve water resources infrastructure, create good-paying jobs and protect communities from natural disasters. I look forward to working with the Senate to pass a final WRDA 2026 into law.” Since 2014, Congress has enacted a water resources development bill every two years to help improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation system, flood and storm risk management, aquatic ecosystems and other aspects of water resources infrastructure. WRDA 2024 passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and included many of Rep. Larsen’s local priorities, including funding environmental infrastructure assistance to Western Washington state communities and expanding the Tribal Partnership Program (TPP) to make it easier for the Army Corps of Engineers to partner with Northwest Tribes on projects. Washington State Wins in WRDA 2026 WRDA 2026 invests in Washington state priorities, including restoring the Puget Sound, addressing Nooksack River flooding and ensuring that critical Corps projects across the state can continue. Wins for Washington in WRDA 2026 include: Nooksack River Flooding: Authorizes a new feasibility study for flood … 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4263 Larsen Votes to Protect Families from Data Centers Raising Costs 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Ratepayers Protection Act 417 to 3. “I voted for the Ratepayers Protection Act to protect families from higher electric bills,” said Rep. Larsen. “This legislation is only a start, and there is a lot more work to do. I support tough, upfront restrictions on large data centers: no high electric bills for local families and small businesses, no federal tax breaks, and no construction without community approval and union labor. Data centers must pay their fair share to connect to and use the grid, and they should be required to use closed loop water systems. I support the ability of local jurisdictions to enact temporary moratoriums to give themselves time to decide how they want to manage large data centers.” The Ratepayer Protection Act requires state regulators to consider directing data centers to pay the full cost of connection to the grid, protecting ratepayers from footing the bill for data centers’ power consumption. In 2024, the Department of Energy projected that the percentage of U.S. electricity demand from data centers could grow from 4.4 percent in 2023 to 12 percent by 2028. Rep. Larsen also cosponsors the Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act to roll back tax breaks for large AI data centers in Republicans’ Big Ugly Law. ### 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4264 Larsen Votes No on More Trump Tariff Powers 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I support Ukraine. I always have, and I always will. But this sanctions bill isn’t necessary. “President Trump already has authority to impose sanctions on the Russian officials and companies that are fueling the brutal war in Ukraine. And yet he has chosen to sanction only two Russian officials with that authority. “Congress has already allocated $400 million for assistance to Ukraine. Instead of using these existing powers and dollars, the Trump Pentagon has refused to release that money to help the Ukraine military. “President Trump is going easy on Putin and blaming Ukraine for surging diesel prices. This sanctions bill doesn’t do anything to help Ukraine that this President can’t already do.” The House of Representatives today voted to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act by a vote of 262 to 159. Rep. Larsen is a strong advocate for a free and independent Ukraine. In June, he helped pass the Ukraine Support Act, which would impose tough sanctions on Russia and provide additional security assistance to Ukraine. Rep. Larsen is a member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), an organization made up of delegates from all 32 NATO member countries with a mission to engage in dialogue over transatlantic security issues. Rep. Larsen is also a leader in opposing the Trump administration’s tariffs and a member of the New Democrat Coalition Trade and Tariffs Task Force. In February, the House passed with bipartisan support a resolution that Larsen co-led to terminate President Trump’s abuse of “emergency” authorities to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada. ### 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/16/jayapal-statement-on-vote-for-ratepayer-protection-act/ Jayapal Statement on Vote for Ratepayer Protection Act 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting for the Ratepayer Protection Act. “I voted for this bill because there is nothing objectionable in it, and at least it makes slight headway in proposing regulatory standards for data centers to operate and not push costs onto consumers. But I want to be clear: this bill has no teeth to it—it does not require states to do anything. It is merely a suggested standard that states are not required to adopt. It does absolutely nothing to address the very real concerns that voters have around AI, data centers, and the safety and accessibility of their water and air. And importantly, it does nothing to actually hold AI companies responsible for the havoc that they are wreaking on communities across the country. “Let’s remember that Donald Trump continues to call the threats of AI a ‘hoax’ and that this Administration — right now — has laws that could be enforced against the AI companies to hold them accountable for the threats they have unleashed in surveillance, scraping knowledge, and creating models that could very seriously cause the extinction of the human race, in the words of their own researchers and CEOs. “We need real solutions to rising costs of energy, like the Energy Bills Relief Act, rather than backroom deals that help to shield big polluters and data centers while doing very little to address the affordability crisis that people are facing. I intend to continue doing that work.” 1 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://baumgartner.house.gov/2026/09/15/bipartisan-northwest-endangered-salmon-predation-prevention-act-clears-key-committee-hurdle/ Bipartisan Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act Clears Key Committee Hurdle 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Republican House WA Michael Baumgartner B001322 baumgartner.house.gov baumgartner https://baumgartner.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner’s (WA-05) bipartisan Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026 was approved by the House Natural Resources Committee by a voice vote. This clears the bill to be considered by the full House of Representatives. “I am pleased the House Natural Resources Committee voted in a bipartisan manner to advance my bill,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “This bill, born in collaboration with many of the tribes in Washington that have federally recognized treaty fishing rights, is an important step in the right direction to protect salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest. I look forward to continued bipartisanship as we work to get it signed into law before the end of this Congress.” “Recovering Northwest salmon requires granting tribal and local managers the authority to address pinniped predation as they know best,” said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04). “H.R. 9621 provides greater flexibility to manage pinnipeds in the Columbia River, its tributaries and Washington waters. These local experts understand the ecosystem and need the right tools to support threatened and endangered salmon recovery. I commend Rep. Baumgartner for advancing a science-based solution that empowers regional partners and delivers meaningful results for native fish populations.” Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026: 1 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/rep-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-statement-on-9-15-rule-vote Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on 9/15 Rule Vote 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper I’m proud to represent one of the largest Ukrainian communities in America-people who have lost fathers, mothers, sons and daughters in the fight to defeat fascism. I’ll always stand with my community’s values, and I am grateful for the 86 senators who voted to send this bill to the house. My vote today gets us one step closer to enacting these sanctions into law and I look forward to voting tomorrow to cut off the flow of Russian oil money fueling this war. 1 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/15/meng-jayapal-and-south-asian-members-of-congress-denounce-racist-post-targeting-ut-austin-students/ Meng, Jayapal, and South Asian Members of Congress Denounce Racist Post Targeting UT Austin Students 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Grace Meng (NY-06), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ami Bera (CA-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) issued a joint statement condemning a racist post by Texas Republican Bo French that included a photo of South Asian students celebrating at a University of Texas football game: “We are outraged by the blatantly xenophobic social media post made by Bo French, Republican candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, attacking students celebrating at the University of Texas football game. These were young students in a moment of joy and celebration. “This is a part of a broader rise of attacks made towards the South Asian American community. In fact, 71 percent of all anti-Asian threats of violence between August 2024 and December 2025 were directed at South Asians, making them the most targeted Asian regional subgroup in online spaces associated with targeted violence. Hateful and racist attacks like this have no place online, or in our communities. We must continue to speak out against this sort of rhetoric, and we must demand better of candidates and elected officials. No one’s Americanness should be judged based on the color of their skin.” 1 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4258 Larsen Statement on Joint U.S.-Canada Oil Spill Response Exercise 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement: “On September 2, my staff observed a joint exercise between the U.S. Coast Guard and the Canadian Coast Guard designed to simulate response efforts and coordination between our two countries in the event of an oil spill in shared waters. “This type of collaboration across the border between the U.S. and Canada is even more critical because of Canada’s plans to ship more oil in the Salish Sea with the proposed new Alberta to B.C. pipeline. “I have concerns about the potential impacts of this proposed pipeline, including on tanker traffic in the Salish Sea, and I am glad that my staff could observe the exercise to ensure that there are relationships and procedures in place that benefit both countries in the event of a disastrous spill. “I will continue to work with federal agencies to ensure their oil spill prevention and response plans account for increased tanker traffic, identify federal actions to reduce the risk of a spill and engage my Canadian Government counterparts on the concerns people I represent have about the pipeline.” On September 2, the U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard participated in a joint exercise designed to coordinate oil and hazardous spill responses in shared Pacific waters such as the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Haro Strait, Georgia Straits and Boundary Bay. These exercises occur every other year under the Canada-United States Joint Marine Pollution Contingency Plan. On July 2, the Government of Alberta announced a proposed new oil pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific Ocean that would transport 1 million barrels per day to an export terminal at Roberts Banks in British Columbia located just north of the Canada-U.S. border. The new pipeline is anticipated to significantly increase tanker traffic in Haro Strait and Boundary Bay in the Salish Sea, and with it the risks for catastrophic oil spills impacting sensitive marine environm… 1 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4259 Larsen Applauds $4.2 Million for Local Salmon Passage Restoration 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) is awarding $4.2 million to the Skagit River System Cooperative (Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community) for restoring fish passage to support Similk Estuary Chinook salmon. “This is great news for fish!” said Rep. Larsen. “This funding will give the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community the resources they need to improve fish passage and foster salmon recovery. I will keep working closely with local leaders and Tribes to bring home federal dollars to protect salmon habitats and Northwest Washington’s environment.” NOAA’s Community-Based Restoration Program provides technical assistance and funding to partners implementing habitat restoration projects in coastal communities around the country. These projects recover and sustain fisheries in the United States by ensuring that fish have access to high-quality habitats. NOAA selected only 16 projects out of 350 proposals for this round of funding under the program. “These funds from NOAA Fisheries provide much needed support for the Similk estuary habitat restoration project,” said Fred Cayou, Board Chair of the Skagit River System Cooperative. “This high priority project benefits SRSC member Tribes and local communities by helping to recover Chinook salmon populations while also reducing flood risks.” The Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group from Washington state also received $7.2 million from NOAA to restore floodplain habitat for Chinook and steelhead in the Mid-Columbia River. Larsen Continues to Champion Northwest Washington’s Environment Rep. Larsen is a strong advocate for protecting Northwest Washington’s environment. He leads annual efforts to fund Washington’s Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups (RFEGs). Last year, he joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in leading members of the state’s Congressional delegation in a letter urging the Department of Interior to reverse … 1 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/15/jayapal-raskin-fletcher-liccardo-durbin-blumenthal-padilla-whitehouse-introduce-cra-resolution-of-disapproval-regarding-regulation-that-changes-how-international-students-journalists-main/ JAYAPAL, RASKIN, FLETCHER, LICCARDO, DURBIN, BLUMENTHAL, PADILLA, WHITEHOUSE INTRODUCE CRA RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL REGARDING REGULATION THAT CHANGES HOW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & JOURNALISTS MAINTAIN IMMIGRATION STATUS 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and Sam Liccardo (CA-16) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval regarding a regulation, entitled “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media,” which changes how international students and journalists maintain their immigration status. For more than 40 years, F-1 visa students, J-1 visa exchange visitors, and I visa international journalists have been permitted to remain in the U.S. for as long as they engage in the activity that qualifies them for the visa, a practice known as “duration of status.” However, on July 17, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that eliminates duration of status and requires recipients of F-1 student visas and J-1 exchange visas to enter the U.S. for a fixed admission period capped at a maximum of four years; similarly, recipients of I visas would be admitted for the length of their project in the U.S. or a maximum of 240 days. The rule also includes significant limitations on transfers and changes of educational objectives for student visa recipients. Educational institutions, labor unions, and medical associations have raised serious concerns about this rule’s impacts on the nation’s ability to attract the best and brightest students to U.S. universities and to retain doctors in American communities that desperately need them. The rule is scheduled to go into effect on September 15. “International students make our institutions of higher learning better for all students and create pipelines to ensure the best and brightest le… 1 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/gluesenkamp-perez-announces-mobile-office-hours-in-thurston-and-lewis-counties Gluesenkamp Perez Announces Mobile Office Hours in Thurston and Lewis Counties 2026-09-14 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper TENINO AND RANDLE, WA – Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced her office will be holding mobile office hours in Thurston and Lewis Counties. Residents of Washington’s Third District will be able to walk in to get assistance with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and State Department. The Congresswoman’s team will be available on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Tenino City Hall Meeting Room 149 Hodgden St S, Tenino, WA 98589 and on Wednesday September 23rd, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Timberland Library Meeting Room 10111 US-12, Randle, WA 98377. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez has held thirty mobile office hours in every county in Washington’s Third District where she doesn’t have an office, as a part of her commitment to ensure every community can access her services. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez has already recovered more than $16.2 million for over 3,800 constituents owed to them by federal agencies. “My bipartisan team is working each day to directly assist folks across Southwest Washington with federal agencies – whether it’s recovering Social Security checks, tax refunds, or veterans benefits you’re owed,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. “Our services shouldn’t be any less accessible because of where you live – so I’ve made it my priority to bring mobile office hours to every county across Southwest Washington. I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to stop by, and I’ll keep working to ensure we can reach more of our rural communities.” Constituents looking to receive updates about future office hours in their communities can follow Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez on Facebook, X, Instagram, or Threads or subscribe to her newsletter. Those not able to make it can always reach out online, by phone at (360) 695-6292, or in person at the Congresswoman’s Vancouver or Kelso offices. Examples of how Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez has assisted constituents across Southwest Washington can be found here. #### 1 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/rep-gluesenkamp-perez-testifies-on-her-bills-to-clean-up-congress Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Testifies on Her Bills to Clean Up Congress 2026-09-10 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez attended a hearing held by the House Committee on Rules to advocate for changes to House rules for next Congress. She urged the committee to enact a number of reforms within the U.S. House of Representatives. Among these reforms were an effort to create cognitive standards for members of the House, to form a Select Committee to explore Electoral Reform options, allow for remote committee testimonies, and to expand the code of conduct to ban Members of Congress from sleeping with House staff. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez testifies in front of the Rules Committee Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez opened her testimony asking committee members to consider the adoption of her BRIDGE to Congress Resolution to allow remote witness testimony at Congressional hearings. The Congresswoman noted that for too long everyday people and people who live far from the Capitol face significant burdens in coming to DC to speak in front of their representatives. This provision hopes to bring local issues into committee spotlights and reduce the influence of lobbyists and paid policy professionals. “For a constituent in Southwest Washington, testifying in person can mean taking time off work, finding child or elder care, and paying for a plane ticket and hotel in Washington, D.C. Most working families I know simply can’t afford that,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, “The result is a witness pool that lacks geographic, economic, and lived-experience diversity. Instead of hearing directly from a fisherman in Pacific County or a shop teacher in Skamania County, Congress gets a feedback-loop from people paid to discuss policy. That leads to bad policy and erodes public trust.” The Congresswoman continued her testimony by urging the adoption of her resolution establishing a bipartisan Select Committee on Electoral Reform. Throughout her time in congress, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez has pursued options for making Congress a more representative body to the average American. The Electoral Reform Se… 1 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4257 Larsen Pushes Back Against Trump’s Voter Suppression Efforts 2026-09-09 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “President Trump’s U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail-in voting rule is an effort to suppress the right to vote. There is no evidence that mail-in ballots result in widespread voter fraud in our elections, no matter what the President claims. “For instance, during a recount of ballots mailed in Whatcom County for last month’s primary, election workers confirmed that 100% of the ballots were counted accurately. Local election officials know how to administer free and fair elections. “I am challenging Trump’s voter suppression efforts. I will keep supporting all efforts to defend Washington’s secure vote-by-mail system and protect the right of every eligible citizen to cast a ballot and have that ballot counted.” Yesterday, Rep. Larsen joined 260 of his House and Senate colleagues in sending an amicus brief to the Supreme Court arguing against the legality of Trump’s USPS mail-in voting rule. The court case challenges a USPS rule issued because of President Trump’s executive order this past March that imposes unconstitutional and unworkable restrictions on mail-in voting, including requiring states to provide a “citizenship verification list” and attempting to give USPS control over who can vote by mail. Rep. Larsen is a co-founder of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus. To read the full amicus brief, click here. 1 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4255 Everett’s Maritime Institute Recognized as Leader in Maritime Workforce Education 2026-09-08 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that the Maritime Institute in Everett was one of sixteen maritime workforce centers designated as a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education in 2026. “The maritime economy is alive and well in Washington state,” said U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which oversees MARAD. “The Maritime Institute’s national recognition as a MARAD Center of Excellence is proof positive of that. I will keep working to support the Maritime Institute and expand the local maritime economy and the jobs that come with it in the Pacific Northwest.” A MARAD CoE designation recognizes that a Center is making a notable contribution to the growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of the maritime sector and workforce in the United States. The 48 CoEs across the U.S. are organizations identified as key to building the maritime workforce and providing the necessary infrastructure for the United States to mobilize the required workforce in times of national need. They may be eligible for up to $30 million in federal funding specifically allocated to CoEs in 2027. “Maritime Institute is incredibly proud to be designated as a Center of Excellence by the U.S. Maritime Administration,” said Dave Abrams, CEO of the Maritime Institute. “This designation honors the dedication of our team to provide the highest quality training to mariners in the State of Washington and across the U.S. Our mission is to train people to build, repair, and operate vessels safely; we hope that this designation will eventually provide funding for additional resources to support that mission and our continued expansion in Everett, while helping to grow Washington’s maritime workforce.” "It’s an honor to hear our partners at Maritime Institute have been recognized as a Center of Excellence by MARAD,” said Lisa Lefeber, Port of Everett CEO/Executive Director. “This is a testament to the importan… 1 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4256 Larsen Joins 167 Lawmakers Demanding the Trump Administration Halt its Roadless Rule Rollback 2026-09-08 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined a bipartisan coalition of 167 Members of Congress last Friday in urging the Trump administration to abandon its proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, a longstanding and successful conservation guardrail protecting 44 million acres of iconic landscapes and National Forest System lands. The letter underscores the Rule’s broad, bipartisan support, as well as its critical role in safeguarding clean drinking water, wildlife habitats, carbon storage, and outdoor recreation economies across 37 states. “Since its adoption in 2001, the Roadless Rule has served as a cornerstone of public lands conservation, now protecting approximately 44 million acres of National Forest System lands across 37 states. These areas provide clean drinking water, critical wildlife habitat, carbon storage, and world-class recreation opportunities,” wrote the Members. “The enduring support for the Roadless Rule is rooted in its clear and measurable benefits. Over the past 25 years, the rule has helped protect watersheds, biodiversity, and ecosystem integrity by limiting road construction and large-scale logging in undeveloped areas.” In the letter, the lawmakers criticize their lack of meaningful public engagement, calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the comment period, hold in-person public meetings, and conduct full Tribal consultation. The lawmakers also demanded the Trump administration halt its rescission effort and instead focus on successful implementation of this bedrock policy. The full text of the letter can be read here and below. Dear Secretary Rollins and Chief Schultz, As Members of Congress representing a broad range of communities, stakeholders, and outdoor interests, we write in strong support of the U.S. Forest Service’s Roadless Area Conservation Rule (“Roadless Rule”) and in firm opposition to the Department of Agriculture’s proposal for rescission. We urge the Department to halt this effort and instead focus on effective implementation of this l… 1 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/04/jayapal-demands-answers-on-reports-ice-is-weakening-safety-standards-at-private-for-profit-detention-centers/ Jayapal Demands Answers on Reports ICE is Weakening Safety Standards at Private, For-Profit Detention Centers 2026-09-04 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, is demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as reporting indicates that ICE is weakening detention safety standards, even as 56 people have died in these facilities under ICE’s watch. Loosening standards will allow for-profit, private prison operators to continue cutting corners on food, medical care, and safety. ICE Acting Director David Venturella is the former Vice President of GEO Group, the largest of these private, for-profit prison corporations. Reporting suggests that these private contractors were consulted in the adoption of these new standards. “Detention standards are meant to guide the entities operating immigration detention centers – they should not be written by them. And yet, it appears that that is precisely what occurred here,” wrote the Members. “At a time when there are numerous documented cases of abuse and neglect within the immigration detention system, when deaths of detained people, including at least one homicide, have more than doubled from previous years, and when the oversight mechanisms within the system have been gutted, we should not be lowering detention standards, especially not to pad the bottom line of companies getting rich off of taxpayer funds and human suffering.” Since the start of the second Trump administration, over 400,000 people have been arrested and sent to immigration detention facilities. From these facilities, there have been reports of inadequate medical care, spoiled food, overcrowded cells, and physical beatings. Guards beat one teenager so badly that he had to be hospitalized. Pregnant women have miscarried inside detention centers because of the appalling conditions, with some reporting receiving no medical care after miscarrying. Lowering already failing standards will make these facilities less safe and increase profits for the contr… 1 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z
https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/congressman-smith-introduces-bipartisan-bill-bolster-988-mental-health-crisis Congressman Smith Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster 988 Mental Health Crisis Response 2026-09-03 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Adam Smith S000510 adamsmith.house.gov adamsmith https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced the 988 Crisis Response Act, bipartisan legislation to fund professional mobile crisis response teams (MCRTs) dispatched by 9-8-8 Lifeline operators and establish Medicaid reimbursement for crisis call centers and resources. Congressman Smith is joined in introducing this legislation by Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and David Valadao (CA-22) as part of the larger 988 Implementation Act. “When someone has a mental health crisis, they deserve timely, comprehensive treatment — not just a trip to an overcrowded emergency room,” said Congressman Smith. "I've witnessed the important work of our mobile crisis response teams and broader behavioral health workforce in King County, and I appreciate their dedication to providing critical care to our community's most vulnerable. This bill will provide the reliable funding needed to strengthen these teams and help expand this model of care nationwide. Everyone deserves the right help, in the right setting, at the right time. I'm proud to join my colleagues in this effort.” BACKGROUND: The 988 Crisis Response Act provides sustainable funding streams for mobile crisis response teams (MCRTs) and other elements of the crisis care continuum. This includes Medicaid reimbursement for crisis call centers, MCRTs, and crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, in line with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) recommendation that insurers cover all three pillars of the crisis care continuum. The bill also provides grant funding to build MCRT capacity. Specifically, this bill: Authorizes $100 million for the Mental Health Crisis Response Partnership program for communities to create or enhance existing mobile crisis response teams, composed of licensed counselors, clinical social workers, physicians, paramedics, crisis workers, and/or peers. Teams must respond to people in crisis and provide immediate stabilization and referral to behavioral health … 1 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4449 New Documentary Highlights Need for Reauthorized Federal Landslide Prevention Programs to Save Lives 2026-09-03 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper A new WCNC documentary, “Lost Ground: The Hidden Danger Beneath Us,” chronicles the aftermath of deadly landslides that have devastated communities across the country. It also highlights the need to close the gaps in science and mapping to better understand and prepare for landslide hazards to protect at-risk communities across the country. On March 22, 2014, a massive landslide near Oso, Washington killed 43 people, destroyed 42 homes, and severely damaged public infrastructure and private property. The documentary features stories from Oso, Hurricane Helene, and other landslides. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) speaks in the documentary about the importance of Congress reauthorizing federal landslide preparedness programs that expired in 2024. In 2021, the National Landslide Preparedness Act, authored by DelBene, was passed into law and created the first-of-its-kind federal landslide program. “The legislation to reauthorize has passed in the Senate. We’re working to get that through the House, so the program will be reauthorized and can continue going forward,” said DelBene. “We’ve had strong bipartisan support. Communities across the country are vulnerable. This is about all of us coming together and making sure we're doing everything possible to prevent a national tragedy.” DelBene is featured in the following portions of the documentary: From 35:38: DelBene discusses the Oso landslide and her legislation to improve landslide preparedness From 40:04: DelBene discusses the importance of mapping landslides and reauthorizing the National Landslides Hazards Reduction Program From 47:41: DelBene discusses the need for proactive policies and how communities can stay alert 1 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-schrier-introduces-bipartisan-bill-bolster-988-mental-health Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster 988 Mental Health Crisis Response 2026-09-03 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the 988 Crisis Response Act, bipartisan legislation to fund professional mobile crisis response teams (MCRTs) dispatched by 9-8-8 Lifeline operators and establish Medicaid reimbursement for crisis call centers and resources. Congresswoman Schrier is joined in introducing this legislation by Representatives Adam Smith (WA-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and David Valadao (CA-22) as part of the larger 988 Implementation Act. “As a pediatrician, I have seen firsthand how severe our youth and adult mental health crisis has become,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “It is so important that when our family members, loved ones, and neighbors are in crisis, they can get immediate help. Mobile crisis response teams, with licensed counselors, physicians, crisis workers, and paramedics, dispatched by 988 save lives, deescalate dangerous situations, and keep us all safe. We need to make sure these teams are always available for every American as a reliable resource when our community members need help.” BACKGROUND: The 988 Crisis Response Act provides sustainable funding streams for mobile crisis response teams (MCRTs) and other elements of the crisis care continuum. This includes Medicaid reimbursement for crisis call centers, MCRTs, and crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, in line with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) recommendation that insurers cover all three pillars of the crisis care continuum. The bill also provides grant funding to build MCRT capacity. Specifically, this bill: Authorizes $100 million for the Mental Health Crisis Response Partnership program for communities to create or enhance existing mobile crisis response teams, composed of licensed counselors, clinical social workers, physicians, paramedics, crisis workers, and/or peers. Teams must respond to people in crisis and provide immediate stabilization and referral to behavioral health services and supports. Makes permanent the 85% federal… 1 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-schrier-introduces-bipartisan-bill-cap-cost-insulin-35-all Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Cap Cost of Insulin at $35 for all Americans 2026-09-03 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan INSULIN Act to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35, or 25% of the list price per month, for all Americans with diabetes. Congresswoman Schrier is joined in introducing this legislation by Reps. Diana Degette (CO-01), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), and Angie Craig (MN-02). “As a doctor with Type 1 diabetes who depends on insulin, I understand the immediate need to bring down the cost of insulin – especially at a time when so many Americans are already struggling with high costs,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “I am proud to introduce this groundbreaking bipartisan legislation that will cap the price of insulin for all Americans and make a meaningful difference in the lives and the health of everyone in our districts.” Background: Currently, insulin costs are capped at $35 per month for people on Medicare, and nearly 30 states have separate price caps for state-regulated and private plans. The INSULIN Act would limit out-of-pocket costs for patients with diabetes by ensuring that group and individual market health plans waive any deductible and limit cost-sharing to no more than $35 or 25% of list price per month for at least one insulin of each type and dosage form. The bipartisan bill would also: Require a study report on uninsured Americans who use insulin, including where they live, why they’re uninsured, and demographic and income data. Create a new expedited FDA approval pathway to get biosimilar insulin to market more quickly. Establish an insulin resource center and hotline to connect uninsured diabetes patients with diabetes resources and programs. “Insulin insecurity is not a partisan issue. It’s a life-or-death issue,” said Rep. DeGette. “I have fought for years to lower the price of insulin for the over 40 million Americans living with diabetes. I have met with too many Coloradans who have shared their painful experience of rationing their insulin so they could afford groceries. … 1 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4446 DelBene: Voluntary Commitments to Reduce Health Insurance Paperwork Not Good Enough, Congress Must Pass Bipartisan Legislation 2026-09-01 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement on UnitedHealthcare’s announcement that it will voluntarily reduce prior authorization requirements. This follows last year’s industry pledge to reduce prior authorization requirements. “While it’s encouraging to see health insurance plans acknowledge that their unnecessary prior authorization requirements are preventing patients from getting the care they need, these announcements shouldn’t replace or delay much-needed legislative reforms. “Voluntary commitments aren’t enforceable and can be changed at any time. The way we truly reform this deeply flawed practice that worsens health outcomes is to pass the overwhelmingly bipartisan Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. This legislation would ensure that all insurers are playing by the same rules, modernize and speed up the frustrating prior authorization process, and create the necessary transparency and accountability for those who fail to meet these new standards.” Background 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/rep-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-statement-on-september-1st-rule-vote Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on September 1st Rule Vote 2026-09-01 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper Sunday night my son pulled his first fish out of the Columbia River. What the DC bubble doesn’t get is that working waterfronts require working people. Nature is not a terrarium–and you don’t get effective environmentalism without the input of people who make their livelihoods and heritage on the water-whether we’re talking about lobsters or sea lions–working people need a seat at the table and electeds need to listen to them, not data from the 1990s. 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/01/ranking-member-jayapals-opening-statement-at-hearing-on-trumps-immigration-dragnet-and-republican-threats-to-defund-local-police/ Ranking Member Jayapal’s Opening Statement at Hearing on Trump’s Immigration Dragnet and Republican Threats to Defund Local Police 2026-09-01 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. (September 1, 2026)—Today, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on Republicans’ efforts to force state and local police to carry out the Trump Administration’s chaotic mass deportation agenda, diverting limited resources from fighting crime and making communities less safe. Below are Ranking Member Jayapal’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing. WATCHRanking Member Jayapal’s opening statement. Ranking Member Pramila Jayapal Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Hearing on “Sanctuary Policies: Tragic Consequences” September 1, 2026 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Today, we are here to talk about the tragic consequences of policy decisions. Unfortunately, the erratic, disturbing policy decisions of the Trump Administration have left countless tragedies in their wake. Right now, in Donald Trump’s America, people are dying from a disease we declared eliminated in 2000, because his Secretary of Health and Human Services cannot stop spreading lies about vaccines. 18 service members have died, and over 700 were injured as a result of Trump’s illegal war of choice against Iran that has no strategy, no exit plan and has driven up gas and grocery prices for Americans at a time when too many are already struggling. Service members have had to fend off attacks from foreign governments as well as our own government. After enduring nine months of the horrifying conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln that drove another sailor to attempt suicide, Joshua Aviles—who is risking his life to serve our country—learned that Trump’s ICE had detained his father. Donald Trump’s out of control ICE has also deported seven spouses of active-duty service members. Meanwhile, federal agents have killed people who are simply driving home after celebrating their birthdays, like Ruben Ray Martinez, or driving to work, like Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Guerrero, or… 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/09/01/wyden-and-jayapal-call-for-gao-investigation-of-dhs-surveillance-courts-must-protect-public-from-subpoena-abuses-and-government-intimidation-tactics-used-to-keep-surveillance-of-americans-secret/ Wyden and Jayapal Call for GAO Investigation of DHS Surveillance; Courts Must Protect Public from Subpoena Abuses and Government Intimidation Tactics Used to Keep Surveillance of Americans Secret 2026-09-01 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Private companies and other entities often receive subpoenas from federal law enforcement containing vague, boilerplate nondisclosure provisions that can carry threats of legal consequences for noncompliance Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., called for an investigation into decades-long abuses of authority by federal law enforcement agencies to coerce silence from subpoenaed private companies and on federal courts to protect the public from misleading demands for secrecy related to government surveillance. In a letter to Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS), John Roberts, and Acting Comptroller of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Orice W. Brown, Wyden and Jayapal requested action to address federal agencies’ abuse of subpoena powers to surveil Americans. It has been the routine practice of federal law enforcement agencies to demand secrecy from companies that have received government subpoenas for customer records. But under federal law, only courts have that power. The agencies may not gag recipients of subpoenas, except in a few limited circumstances in which a court order is granted. “While these secrecy demands carry no force of law, their coercive effect is extremely successful,” Wyden and Jayapal said. “This leaves customers entirely in the dark about government incursions into their personal data.” Unfortunately, this practice has become institutionalized across multiple agencies including: Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), Drug Enforcement Association (DEA), and Department of Justice (DOJ). ICE frequently makes boilerplate requests for indefinite silence through its administrative subpoenas, including its customs summons and immigration subpoenas. For example, on July 8, 2025, Harvard University received three immigration subpoenas from ICE regarding international students with boilerplate requests for silence. The next day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a press release celebrating the same enforce… 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-urges-cms-create-pathway-critical-access-hospital-status Newhouse Urges CMS to Create Pathway for Critical Access Hospital Status for Astria Toppenish 2026-09-01 2026 2026-09 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Press Release For Immediate Release: September 1, 2026 Contact: Noah Yantis, (202) 713-7750 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) sent a letter to Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz urging the creation of a pathway for Critical Access Hospital (CAH) status for hospitals located on Tribal lands through an administrative change to CMS administrative guidelines. This would allow Astria Toppenish to be designated as a CAH. Click here or see below for full text of letter. The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Administrator Oz: Thank you for your efforts to enhance and secure our Medicare and Medicaid programs and improve fiscal stewardship. As we implement the federal requirements to reduce fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program, your leadership on this critical issue will ensure that healthcare access, particularly in rural communities, remains strong. I am writing to follow up on a conversation we had last fall about Astria Toppenish Hospital (ATH)—a hospital in my district located on an Indian reservation—and urge you to consider utilizing your authority to create a pathway for Critical Access Hospital (CAH) status for hospitals located on tribal land through an administrative change to the CMS Administrative (Interpretive) Guidelines. As you know, the Medicare Rural Hospitality Flexibility Program, established under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, created the CAH designation to help preserve access to inpatient care in certain rural communities. Since 2006, CAH status has been reserved for hospitals that meet strict rural and geographic tests, including being located more than 35 miles from the nearest hospital or 15 miles over mountainous terrain or secondary roads. Astria Toppenish Hospital is a nonprofit PPS hospital located on the tribal lands of Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, serving a uniquely diverse population across its re… 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-votes-continuing-resolution-fund-federal-government Newhouse Votes For Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government 2026-09-01 2026 2026-09 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Press Release For Immediate Release: September 1, 2026 Contact: Noah Yantis, (202) 225-4466 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse released the following statement after the vote on the Senate Amendment H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027. The resolution passed by a vote of 370-48. “Congress has a responsibility to fund the government each fiscal year and prevent a lapse in essential services for taxpayers. This short-term continuing resolution avoids a shutdown while maintaining current spending levels and allows additional time to negotiate full-year funding measures. Senate Democrat Appropriators have unnecessarily delayed this process, and they should come to the table for good faith negotiations to avoid another continuing resolution this winter." 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-schrier-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-expand-veteran-mental Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Veteran Mental Health Services 2026-09-01 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently introduced the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act to expand access to mental health counseling for Veterans and their families. This bill aims to ensure that underserved areas, including areas of Central and Eastern Washington, are eligible for additional VA Vet Centers to provide in-person mental health care. Congresswoman Schrier is joined in introducing this legislation by Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Steve Cohen (TN-09). “We have a clear responsibility to make sure that those who have served and protected our country receive the best service and care possible. Recent tragedies in Washington state and Veterans mental health crises across our country are stark reminders of why we need to address the Veteran mental health care gap,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “For rural communities in Washington state, Vet Centers are often hours away and understaffed. We need to do more to ensure Veterans have accessible care that works for them. This bill will ensure that Veterans and their families can easily access centers and mental health resources, improving the health of our entire communities and supporting those who have served our country.” Around a third of returning service members have reported experiencing symptoms of depression, and the Veterans suicide crisis is severe. In 2023, suicide rates among Veterans were 35.2 per 100,000 – compared to 16.9 per 100,000 for non-Veteran American adults. The Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act would ensure a Vet Center or outstation is established for either every 55,000 Veterans or every 30,000 square miles. Vet Centers provide a range of services to Veterans and their families, including mental health counseling to combat Veterans and those who suffered military sexual assault, and bereavement services. Vet Centers’ practice of providing services to families in addition to the affected Veterans is also unique in the VA Veteran care space. “Vet… 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-schrier-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-keep-ai-making-health Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Keep AI from Making Health Care Decisions 2026-09-01 2026 2026-09 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA-01), and Congressman Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent artificial intelligence from making health care decisions that should be made by qualified health care professionals. Health care systems are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate claims and determine if certain health care for patients is “medical necessity. This has led to denials of claims – impacting mental health coverage, cancer treatment, hospital stays, and more. In response, Representatives Landsman, Carter, Schrier, and Barrett introduced the bipartisan Doctors Not AI Act – legislation to ensure medical decisions are made by a health professional, not AI. The Doctor’s Not AI Act would: 1. Ensure AI is only used in a Supporting Role Prevents AI from making or issuing harmful determinations involving medical judgment. Allows insurers to use AI technology to assist with processing claims. Requires that denials based on medical necessity be made by a licensed health care professional with appropriate expertise. 2. Protect Independent Clinical Judgment Requires health professionals to independently review each patient’s individual medical circumstances. 3. Increase Transparency Requires disclosure when AI is used in the review process and must be included in the administrative record. Gives patients the right to know if AI has played a role in their insurance denial. 4. Protects Access to Mental Health Care Helps prevent AI from unfairly denying or limiting mental health and substance use disorder care. Congressman Schrier, M.D.: “It is critical that doctors, not automated systems or AI-powered models, are in charge of critical healthcare decisions for their patients. We are now seeing insurers implement automated systems that can make dangerous decisions about a patient’s health, coverage, and treatment plans. Medical decisions should be made by healt… 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/rep-gluesenkamp-perez-to-host-service-academy-information-night-at-vancouver-community-library Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez to Host Service Academy Information Night at Vancouver Community Library 2026-08-31 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper Vancouver, WA – On Tuesday September 8th, the office of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will host an information night for students interested in applying to the service academies. The event will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver, WA 98660. The information night will have two parts: presentations and an open house. During the presentation, each service academy will give a brief presentation on their academy and their applications processes. A staff member from the Congresswoman’s office will also give a presentation on the process for receiving a congressional nomination from Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. Following this, attendees will be free to meet with service academy representatives. High school juniors, or anyone 17-22 years old who lives in Washington’s Third District, are able to apply for a service academy nomination from Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez through her website. The deadline for 2027 service academy nomination requests is Sunday, November 15, 2026. “Every year, I’m impressed by the incredible students from across Southwest Washington who step up to serve their country and our community.” Said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, “I’m hosting this information session to support the next generation of young leaders as they apply to our nation’s military service academies. ” The Congresswoman’s team always stands ready to support students with the application process. Those with questions not listed in the FAQs are encouraged to reach out online, by phone at (360) 695-6292, or in person at her Vancouver or Kelso offices. Complete details for date and time of the info session are below: Tuesday, September 8th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver, WA 98660 ### 1 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z
https://randall.house.gov/media/press-releases/randall-dexter-send-letter-calling-out-inhumane-conditions-inside-tacoma-nw Randall, Dexter Send Letter Calling Out Inhumane Conditions Inside Tacoma NW ICE Detention Center 2026-08-31 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Emily Randall R000621 randall.house.gov randall https://randall.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06) and Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (D, OR-03) sent a letter to ICE Acting Director, David Venturella, DHS Inspector General, Dr. Joseph Cuffari, and CEO of the GEO Group, George Zoley, calling out the inhumane conditions inside the Tacoma NW ICE Detention Center. In their letter, Randall and Dexter call out ICE, GEO, and DHS for failing to meet their obligation to provide access to timely medical services, adequate food, visitation, and other basic services. “We remain deeply concerned about reports of inadequate and delayed access to medical care. Since our first visits in early 2025, numerous constituents have reported having medical issues dismissed and access to care delayed or denied, and this was echoed again during our visit,” wrote Randall and Dexter. “Additionally, we were alarmed to hear about alleged sexual assault occurring within the facility. We were also unable to exercise our congressional oversight authority to inspect the medical area of the facility because no Public Health Service staff were available. In addition, we were informed that access continues to be denied to state health inspectors of Washington’s Department of Health.” In their letter, Randall and Dexter demand answers from ICE, DHS, and the GEO Group on clarifying standards for meal times, medical care, and visiting procedures. The full text of the letter is available HERE. In response to reports of 140+ individuals participating in a hunger strike at the Tacoma NW ICE Detention Center, Reps. Randall and Dexter made an unannounced oversight visit on August 15th. While inside, Randall and Dexter met with a hunger striker and heard firsthand about the delayed meal times, inedible food, and lack of timely medical care being provided to detainees. Photos and a video recording of the members’ Q&A following their visit is available HERE. Following the members’ visit, the hunger strike ended on August 20th and ICE and GEO agreed to make some changes to improve conditio… 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4253 Larsen Urges Supreme Court to Protect LGBTQ+ Students from Discrimination 2026-08-28 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper This week, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined more than 180 House and Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court in the case of St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy. In this case, religious preschools are seeking an exemption from the nondiscrimination provision in Colorado’s universal preschool program so they can refuse to admit LGBTQ+ children or the children of LGBTQ+ people while still receiving public funding. “It’s not complicated: organizations accepting taxpayer dollars should not be allowed to discriminate against LGBTQ+ children or parents,” said Rep. Larsen. “I urge the Supreme Court to protect LGBTQ+ families from discrimination, and Icontinue to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in Northwest Washington and across the United States.” The members’ brief urges the Supreme Court to uphold the nondiscrimination provision and not grant a religious exemption. The brief argues that: The Supreme Court defers to legislatures and the political process when assessing exemptions from neutral, generally applicable laws; Petitioners’ rule would endanger numerous federal nondiscrimination laws that Congress has carefully crafted over decades; and The Court should be mindful not to destabilize or undermine that legislative role by effectively legislating ad hoc exemptions to nondiscrimination laws. The amicus brief is available to read here. 1 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z
https://baumgartner.house.gov/2026/08/27/baumgartner-introduces-bill-to-ban-wildfire-betting/ Baumgartner Introduces Bill to Ban Wildfire Betting 2026-08-27 2026 2026-08 Republican House WA Michael Baumgartner B001322 baumgartner.house.gov baumgartner https://baumgartner.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper | Press Releases WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) introduced the Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act (H.R. 10109), legislation to prohibit prediction-market platforms from listing or clearing contracts that allow speculators to profit from wildfire events. “We’ve already had enough problems with arsonists causing wildfires in Eastern Washington, we don’t need betting markets giving potential big financial incentives to start fires,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “When a wildfire threatens a community, every effort should be focused on protecting families, homes, and first responders. Congress should draw a clear line and make sure federally regulated markets cannot facilitate wagers on the devastation of American communities.” In an August 2026 letter to the Commodities Future Trading Commission, nine senators cited public reports that Polymarket accepted more than $1.2 million in bets connected to the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Those contracts allowed users to speculate on outcomes such as the number of acres burned, whether fires would spread to certain areas, and when they would be contained. The fires, started by an arsonist who has confessed to starting 25 other fires, forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate, burned roughly 10,000 acres, and destroyed or heavily damaged more than 900 structures. Though there is no evidence that the alleged arson was connected to a prediction-market wager, the risk is too obvious to ignore. The Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act would: Prohibit federally registered prediction-market entities from listing or clearing wildfire event contracts; Prevent platforms from evading the prohibition by basing contracts on related measures or data, including acreage, containment, evacuations, and property damage; Preserve State authority to regulate or prohibit gambling and gaming; and Require the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and relevant land-management agencies, to identify… 1 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/08/27/monopoly-busters-caucus-chairs-meta-settlement-confirms-the-danger-of-big-tech-surveillance-to-our-kids/ Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs: Meta Settlement Confirms the Danger of Big Tech Surveillance to Our Kids 2026-08-27 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released the following statement after a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general reached a settlement of up to $16.68 billion with Meta over claims it designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive and harmful to children: “This landmark settlement by the states confirms the danger Big Tech surveillance poses to our kids and families. Meta watches our kids’ every move and intentionally designed its platforms to keep them scrolling. Meta knew this screen time addiction was driving kids to spiral into depression, starve themselves, and die by suicide. Instead of protecting kids, it buried the proof there was a problem. We cannot stop here. Meta and other Big Tech companies are rushing out surveillance AI with the exact same disregard for child safety and human life. It is time to break up their monopolies and stop their personalized predation before another child gets hurt.” 1 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/gluesenkamp-perez-visits-pacific-county-to-tour-hospital-and-discuss-rural-healthcare Gluesenkamp Perez Visits Pacific County To Tour Hospital and Discuss Rural Healthcare 2026-08-26 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper PACIFIC COUNTY — Last week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez visited Pacific County’s Ocean Beach Health, a Critical Access Hospital in Ilwaco. Staff at the hospital gave the Congresswoman a tour of the facility, including a new MRI lab that will be paid for with federal funding that the Congresswoman helped shepherd as a member of the House Appropriations Committee. In total, the hospital will receive $1.25 million in federal funding to improve its imaging services. Following the tour of the hospital, the Congresswoman joined staff at the newly constructed Long Beach women’s and children’s clinic. The clinic will focus on care for women and young children, with a specific focus on maternal health. Ocean Beach Hospital is one of few remaining hospitals serving communities in Pacific County and the only hospital on the Long Beach Peninsula. As a Critical Access Hospital, Ocean Beach Health is more than 15 miles from the next nearest hospital with only secondary road connections between facilities. Hospital staff voiced concerns about how the One Big Beautiful Bill’s cuts to rural healthcare will exacerbate access issues in rural America and hurt patients in Pacific County. Prior to receiving federal funding for MRI equipment, patients were forced to either travel across the Columbia River to Oregon or wait for a mobile MRI unit to be available to get imaging services. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez speaks with hospital staff about the challenges facing rural healthcare “When you live in a rural community, the nearest hospital might be 20 miles away and there’s a real anxiety there. You have to make tough decisions based on your access to care. People working shift jobs or moms with young kids–we don’t have time to spend three hours or more driving out just to see a doctor or get an MRI,” Said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, “Supporting rural healthcare is vital to ensuring people have agency and security in making healthcare decisions and continuing healthcare access. Thank you to Ocean Beach Health for showing me what it takes to… 1 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4252 Larsen Slams Trump Administration's Threat to Demolish the Kennedy Center 2026-08-25 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Yes, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts needs structural renovations. No, the administration cannot use that need to strong arm the board into putting the president’s name on the facade; the courts already ruled against that. “No one is going to be allowed to demolish the Kennedy Center. I’m focused on making sure the Kennedy Center gets the renovations needed to safely entertain its guests. “We should leave the Kennedy Center theatrics to the performers.” ### 1 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4447 DelBene Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Nonprofits’ Tax-Exempt Status 2026-08-24 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Today Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Greg Steube (FL-17) introduced the Safeguarding America’s Nonprofits Act, legislation that would clarify that a nonprofit’s federal tax-exempt status does not constitute federal financial assistance. The bill amends Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code to state that a federal income tax exemption does not count as federal financial assistance for organizations described under sections 501(c), 501(d), or 401(a). There are roughly 2 million nonprofit organizations in the United States. Many operate without any direct government assistance, thereby avoiding the compliance burdens that federal subsidies often impose. When the tax code was written, Congress intended for a clear distinction between nonprofits that do and do not accept government assistance. This bill affirms Congress’ intent and limits legal uncertainty. “Nonprofits across the country rely on clear, consistent federal rules to continue serving their communities effectively. In recent years, conflicting court decisions have created uncertainty by suggesting that nonprofits could be subject to regulations that Congress never intended for them. This bipartisan legislation would clarify that an organization’s tax-exempt status is not federal financial assistance. It would protect charities, philanthropies, community‑based organizations, and religious institutions from unnecessary regulations so they can stay focused on delivering critical services,” said DelBene. “Nonprofits across the country depend on their tax-exempt status to carry out their work. That status should never be treated as a form of government assistance,” said Steube. “The Safeguarding America’s Nonprofits Act puts a clear, permanent rule in statute so nonprofits do not have to worry about their tax exemption being reinterpreted as a government handout.” “Nonprofit organizations are the heart of our communities. They play an essential role in supporting families and hardworking Americans, advancing research, educating students, and … 1 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4251 Larsen Releases Statement on Collapse of U.S.-Canada Talks to Prevent Trump’s Pointless New Tariffs 2026-08-22 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: "These new tariffs aren't leverage over Canada. They're yet another way that the Trump administration is raising your prices and sabotaging the American economy. “Across over a hundred meetings and conversations with people I represent in Northwest Washington, I heard how a stable economic relationship with Canada and Mexico is critical to keeping local businesses afloat, lowering prices and creating good-paying jobs. The U.S. must renegotiate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) and end these pointless, reckless tariffs. “It's not complicated: trade good, tariffs bad. I will keep fighting to end these tariffs, bring down costs and make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.” ### 1 2026-08-23T05:27:15Z 2026-08-23T05:29:02Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4250 Larsen and Jacobs Applaud Start of Pilot Program Covering Cost of Freezing Eggs or Sperm for Servicemembers 2026-08-21 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (D, WA-02) and Sara Jacobs (D, CA-51) released the following statement on the news that their pilot program to cover the cost of servicemembers freezing their sperm or eggs will start in September. This is the first federally funded program to cover sperm and egg freezing costs. “After nearly a decade of advocacy, starting next month servicemembers will be eligible to freeze their eggs or sperm before hazardous missions,” said the Members. “No one should be forced to choose between serving their country and starting their family. This program’s launch is an important step toward guaranteeing that members of the military have the support they need to have children.” Last week, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced that a three-year gamete cryopreservation pilot program will begin on September 14, 2026. The program will reimburse up to $500 annually for sperm cryopreservation and $10,000 for egg freezing. Servicemembers eligible for the program include those who have received orders for duty in a hazardous location, are likely to receive such orders in the next 120 days or will be geographically separated from their partner for 180 days or more. Rep. Larsen initially proposed this program in 2017. In 2024, Rep. Larsen worked with Rep. Jacobs to secure language in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA) requiring DoD to begin the gamete cryopreservation pilot program. Larsen and Jacobs Fight for Reproductive Health Care for Servicemembers Last August, Reps. Larsen and Jacobs reintroduced their Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025 with Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY), which is included in the Right to IVF Act. This comprehensive legislation would expand the fertility treatments and family-building services that are covered under servicemembers’ and veterans’ health care to include—among other things—in vitro fertilization (IVF) and adoption assistance, for servicemem… 1 2026-08-22T05:24:59Z 2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/gluesenkamp-perez-tours-high-lava-incident-command-center-speaks-at-high-school-trades-education-center-ribbon-cutting Gluesenkamp Perez Tours High Lava Incident Command Center, Speaks at High School Trades Education Center Ribbon Cutting 2026-08-20 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON — This week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was home in Southwest Washington making official visits. During this period, she joined first responders at a command station to learn about wildland firefighting efforts and spoke at the ribbon cutting for a new trades education center. As wildfires continue to plague the northwest, the Congresswoman stopped in at the High Lava Fire Incident Command Center. The High Lava Fire has rapidly become the largest in Southwest Washington, estimated to be about 1300 acres during the Congresswoman’s visit. Experts at the command center briefed her on their work to contain a wildfire, and the resources they need to get their jobs done. To hear a recap on the visit directly from the Congresswoman click HERE. The Congresswoman has consistently worked to support wildland firefighters and wildfire prevention, including introducing the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act, which was enacted into law last year, to expand the Forest Service’s Good Neighbor Authority to better manage wildlands and reduce wildfire risks. The Congresswoman also recently wrote to the Forest Service to press the agency to maintain and improve wildfire preparedness and prevention activities through their restructuring. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez speaks with workers about their efforts at the High Lava Fire Command Center. The next day, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez visited Vancouver to attend the ribbon cutting of a new trades education center at Fort Vancouver High School. At the ribbon cutting she spoke about her long running support for trades education and the value of getting students into durable technical careers. You can watch her remarks here. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez receiving a tour of the new welding education center from a Fort Vancouver High School student “It’s incredible to see this continuance of what really merits pride. Where people are known by the things that they make and the skill and attention they bring to it. That is what makes our country so strong, and tha… 1 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/08/19/jayapal-johnson-williams-foushee-ross-statement-on-ices-lies-about-member-oversight/ Jayapal, Johnson, Williams, Foushee, Ross Statement on ICE’s Lies About Member Oversight 2026-08-19 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper LUMPKIN, G.A. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Nikema Williams (GA-05), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Deborah Ross (NC-02), released the following statement regarding falsehoods put out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the Members oversight. “Once again ICE is telling absolute lies. Although ICE is required under the law and court order to admit Members of Congress without any notice, we gave them two business days’ notice, plus two weekend days. ICE’s claim that we arrived an hour early is laughable. We started recording a two-minute video at a gas station 27 minutes away at 10:29 am. We arrived at the facility shortly after 11:00 am and entered at 11:10 am. Once we completed the inspection and met with detained people, we left the detention facility around 2:18 pm on our own accord to go to the immigration court, which has a separate entrance. We had previously made arrangements with an attorney to observe an Immigration Court hearing. As a reminder, the immigration courts are not controlled by ICE, but by a completely separate department. ICE tried to block us even though they have no jurisdiction over the courts. After about 20 minutes of waiting, they allowed us to enter the court and we observed the proceedings for approximately 20 minutes. We left at 3:09 pm and began a press conference outside the facility grounds at 3:20 pm. “This is not the first time ICE has attempted to interfere with a congressional inspection and refused to answer basic questions about the number and demographics of the people in their custody — basic information we would expect ICE to have at their fingertips to ensure appropriate care and safety. Despite these challenges, we will not be deterred from doing our jobs to conduct oversight and hold ICE accountable. “Under the Trump Administration, ICE has forced us to go to court to make them follow the law and facilitate… 1 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/schrier-schumer-and-bennet-lead-88-colleagues-demanding-rescission-trumps Schrier, Schumer, and Bennet Lead 88 Colleagues in Demanding the Rescission of Trump’s Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Executive Order 2026-08-18 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), alongside Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), led 88 colleagues in demanding President Donald Trump rescind his executive order that directs federal health agencies to overhaul longstanding childhood vaccine recommendations and encourages states to reconsider school immunization requirements. Trump’s anti-science executive order creates more chaos and confusion as millions of families across the country are preparing for the school year and are relying on science-based vaccine recommendations to protect their children and communities from preventable diseases. “At a moment when the United States is experiencing the highest surge in measles cases in thirty-five years and an increasing number of states are forced to declare public health emergencies - your administration is placing more children in harm’s way rather than protecting them. This Executive Order overrides decades of scientific evidence and sows fear, chaos, and confusion. The result will not be safer or healthier children; it will be a continued decline in vaccination rates, recurring disease outbreaks, higher healthcare costs, and school disruptions that cause learning loss. Vaccines are rigorously tested and monitored for safety, and save millions of lives each year - especially the lives of children,” wrote the lawmakers. Since being confirmed, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has unleashed a methodical campaign to substitute decades of science with an anti-vaccine ideology. Specifically, Trump’s latest directive pushes to break up combination vaccines into single-disease doses, ignoring the medical community’s long-standing, evidence-backed agreement that combination vaccines are safe, effective, and specifically timed to protect children when they need it most. Forcing families to schedule multiple doctors’ appointments, with multiple co-pays adds unnecessary chaos, confusion, and financial stra… 1 2026-08-19T05:29:02Z 2026-08-19T05:30:24Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/08/18/jayapal-johnson-williams-foushee-ross-conduct-oversight-at-stewart-detention-center/ Jayapal, Johnson, Williams, Foushee, Ross Conduct Oversight at Stewart Detention Center 2026-08-18 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Full video of Members’ remarks following their visit can be found HERE. LUMPKIN, G.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, along with Congressmembers Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Nikema Williams (GA-05), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Deborah Ross (NC-02), today conducted oversight at the Stewart Detention Center. “We are horrified by the situation here at Stewart,” said Jayapal. “We believe this detention center should be shut down. What we heard from detained people today was that they are not getting the care, the proper food, or the clean water that ICE says they are — to the point that we heard from several people who are simply not drinking water that they haven’t bought bottled from the commissary. Stewart is a failure of the promise of America, and I will continue working to get this facility, and all private, for-profit detention centers, shut down.” “Stewart Detention Center has a long history of denying basic human dignity and rights to detainees. Since he took office, the Stephen Miller, Steve Bannon, bandwagon that has been rolling throughout the country collecting immigrants and then depositing them into facilities like Stewart Detention Facility, where they languish for months and even years at a time,” said Johnson. “We conducted an oversight visit to Stewart Detention Center because accountability requires seeing firsthand how people in our nation’s immigration detention system are being treated. Some of the people detained in facilities like this came to this country with their parents at two or three years old—this is the only country they have ever called home. Yet they are being held as if they are hardened criminals. I will continue to do this work because everyone in this country, regardless of where they were born or their documentation status, deserves to be treated with dignity and respect,” said Williams. “It was heart-wrenching to hear detained people talk about their stories … 1 2026-08-21T05:30:57Z 2026-08-21T05:32:22Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4443 DelBene, Patients, Providers Raise Alarm Over Looming Republican Medicaid Cuts, Work Requirements 2026-08-17 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper On Friday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined patients and providers at the Together Center to discuss the impact of the Medicaid cuts in Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, many of which are set to take full effect early next year and will kick over 350,000 Washingtonians off their Apple Health coverage. The Big Ugly Bill slashed over $1 trillion from Medicaid. Nearly 2 million Washingtonians are enrolled in Apple Health, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and people with disabilities. The cuts include new work requirements, more frequent paperwork requirements for patients, and shifting more of the administrative costs onto states. The new work requirements are set to take full effect in January 2027. Patients with serious medical conditions like cancer and HIV could be forced to work to retain their health insurance. Washingtonians who are too sick to fulfill the mandated work requirements and do not qualify for an extremely narrow exemption will lose their insurance. Without insurance, more people will be forced to rely on emergency rooms for uncompensated care, placing an increased burden on local hospitals and community health clinics. “Washingtonians are bracing for the impact of Congressional Republicans’ heartless cuts to Medicaid,” said DelBene. “Their Big Ugly Bill forces people with serious medical conditions to choose between navigating complex red tape and working to avoid losing their insurance when they should be focusing on their care instead. Republicans slashed over a trillion dollars from our health care system to give tax breaks to their wealthy friends. Patients, providers, hospitals, and clinics in our community will be left paying the price.” “Across Washington, the changes driven by H.R. 1, a bill passed by congressional Republicans and signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2025, will touch thousands of families, older adults, working people, and communities in every corner of the state. Beginning this fall and into 2027, many Washingtonians will see shifts i… 1 2026-08-18T05:27:41Z 2026-08-18T05:29:06Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/08/17/jayapal-demands-answers-on-so-called-donroe-doctrine-policies-that-risk-destabilizing-the-western-hemisphere/ Jayapal Demands Answers on So-Called “Donroe” Doctrine Policies that Risk Destabilizing the Western Hemisphere 2026-08-17 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to answer for the regional implications of the “Trump Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine, and ground U.S. foreign policy toward the Western Hemisphere on the principles of mutual respect and advancement of human rights. “As Members of Congress, we are asked to accept that this doctrine now governs U.S. policy toward every nation in the Western Hemisphere — yet we still lack the basic information needed to understand what it means in practice, what authorities it assumes, and what human costs this new posture has already claimed in communities across the Americas,” wrote the Members. “Taken together, the interventions conducted under the banner of the ‘Donroe’ Doctrine appear to follow a partisan playbook: the endorsement of favored candidates, the placement of political allies, the weaponization of tariffs and sanctions, and, where those fail, the application of direct military force. These are tactics that destabilize our hemisphere and endanger our neighbors” The “Donroe” Doctrine appears to have three main facets: Lethal force without Congressional authorization or due process: Since September 2025, the U.S. military has carried out over five dozen lethal boat strikes, killing well over 200 people with no due process. Economic coercion as a form of collective punishment: In January, the President imposed what amounts to a full blockade on fuel shipments to the island. Elsewhere, sanctions and tariffs have been used to shield a political ally from prosecution and to pressure an electorate before it votes. Interference in the democratic life of sovereign nations: Across the hemisphere, the administration has openly intervened in sovereign electoral processes, including in Honduras and Colombia. Jayapal is leading a Congressional Delegation to the Panamerican Congress, where hemispheric partners will discuss alternative visions for security and prosperi… 1 2026-08-18T05:27:41Z 2026-08-18T05:29:06Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4432 DelBene Delivers $5 Million for Snohomish Food & Farming Center, Hears From Local Producers 2026-08-13 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered a $5 million ceremonial check for the Food & Farming Center in Snohomish County. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. Farmers in the region often lack resources to process and sell their products, and consumers struggle to access locally grown food. The Snohomish County Food & Farming Center will provide local fruit and vegetable farmers with equipment and infrastructure for processing, aggregation, and distribution. Plans for the center also feature a commercial kitchen and an indoor farmers market to aid consumers in purchasing locally grown produce. This funding will help Snohomish develop and build the center. In addition to the $5 million that DelBene secured in the FY24 federal funding law, she also secured $750,000 for the project in FY23. Following the presentation of the ceremonial check, DelBene held a listening session with Snohomish County farmers at Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm to hear about the problems they’re facing. Producers discussed disaster preparedness, workforce challenges, land use policies, and infrastructure funding. “Our region is home to a strong local farming community,” said DelBene. “We must make sure we are looking out for our farmers and provide them with the tools they need to successfully operate their farms and share their wonderful locally grown produce. As farmers face unprecedented challenges from high fuel and fertilizer costs, Trump’s tariffs, and a weak economy, federal funding will aid Snohomish County in supporting them and further developing this project.” “Snohomish County has a long legacy of family farms that have fed our community for generations, when the new Food and Farming Center opens it will secure this legacy for future generations,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “I am grateful to Rep. DelBene and our federal delegation for their partnership and collaboration to fund this important investment to support farmers and food security at a challenging time.” DelBene … 1 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4246 Larsen Announces $7 Million for Ferries in Island & San Juan Counties 2026-08-13 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Rural communities I represent need more support and funding from the federal government,” said Rep. Larsen. “These dollars will help Washington State Ferries serve my constituents whose lives and livelihoods are tied to ferries, and I am glad to have helped bring this funding home. As the top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I will keep fighting for federal investments that make Washington’s ferry system more reliable and create good-paying jobs.” The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is awarding the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) $7.2 million for Washington State Ferries’ (WSF) Anacortes - San Juan Islands and Port Townsend - Coupeville routes. This funding will cover fuel costs to operate vessels. The FTA is also awarding King County Metro Transit $22.1 million for its Seattle passenger-only ferry facility expansion project. Rep. Larsen is a strong advocate for investing federal dollars in Washington state’s ferry system. His BUILD America 250 Act provides $1.7 billion in dedicated funding to construct and repair ferries: The bill boosts the Federal Highway Administration’s Ferry Boat program to $932 million (up from $570 million in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). The bill provides the FTA’s ferry programs with $625 million in funding for urban areas and an additional $125 million in funding for rural and insular areas. The bill allows WSF more flexibility to apply for funding for ferries that serve urban and rural communities, which will help WSF invest in and maintain ferries to ensure residents of San Juan and Island counties have reliable transportation. In May, the BUILD America 250 Act passed out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee by a vote of 62-2. ### 1 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4248 New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects 2026-08-13 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), top Democrat on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, joined 39 congressional Democrats in demanding that the Trump administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. As reported in the New York Times: "'It smacks of blue state-red state politics,' said Representative Rick Larsen of Washington, the lead Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, who organized the letter with Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. 'What they’re doing is they’re punishing blue states, they’re delaying jobs, and they’re increasing project costs,' Mr. Larsen said. 'That will be the outcome of these delays.' Other projects in red states, he said, may be collateral damage in the administration’s hostility toward the program. Currently, the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) has access to more than $1.9 billion in unobligated and unallocated funds ready to be spent. However, the Trump administration continues to hold up significant projects instead of spending its infrastructure dollars. “We have watched for months as the FTA and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have stonewalled the progress of worthy transit projects while President Trump and Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy are proclaiming a commitment to a 'golden age of transportation,'” the congressional Democrats wrote in a letter to FTA Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill and OMB Director Russell Vought. “Every $1 invested in transit generates $5 in long-term economic value. Conversely, failing to deliver on long-promised transit investment carries serious economic consequences,” the members continued. The members concluded by reminding the Trump administration officials of the historically bipartisan nature of CIG-funded projects and demanded that their agencies immediately advanc… 1 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-schrier-joins-roundtable-discussion-local-health-leaders ICYMI: Congresswoman Schrier Joins Roundtable Discussion with Local Health Leaders, Patients on Social Media’s Impacts on Youth Mental Health 2026-08-12 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper SEATTLE, WA - On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined scholars, patients, and healthcare leaders to discuss the impacts of social media on youth mental health, and policy solutions to protect children and hold Big Tech accountable. Included in the discussion were Seattle Children’s CEO Christopher Longhurst, MD, MS; Founding Director of the Stanford Social Media Lab Jeff Hancock, PhD; former Seattle Children’s patient Emme Leonard; Children’s Alliance Executive Director Soleil Boyd, PhD; Seattle Children’s Chief of Psychiatry & Mental and Behavioral Health Services Ray Hsaio, MD; and Seattle Children’s Adolescent Medicine Division Head Yolanda Evans, MD, MPH. BACKGROUND: Congresswoman Schrier is the first and only pediatrician in Congress, and has used her experience to advocate for the safety, health, and security of children online. This Congress, Congresswoman Schrier introduced Sammy’s Law – a bill that would improve kids’ online safety by requiring social media companies to cooperate with third-party watchdog apps that would alert parents if their children have been exposed to harmful messages or interactions online. Congresswoman Schrier additionally introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act, which prohibits kids under the age of 13 from being on social media and bans companies from recommending content using algorithms for users under the age of 17. Congresswoman Schrier also recently joined her colleagues in the House of Representatives to advance the KIDS Act, a bipartisan bill that takes historic steps to protect our kids and their data online and hold Big Tech accountable. “As a pediatrician and member of Congress, I have seen first-hand the dangerous impacts social media has on our kids’ mental, physical, and emotional health,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “Finding solutions to protect kids online and hold Big Tech accountable has always been a top priority of mine, and I was glad to join local healthcare leaders, scholars, and patients today to hear about their experiences workin… 1 2026-08-13T06:17:16Z 2026-08-13T06:18:13Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4427 DelBene Delivers $850,000 for Mountlake Terrace Community Center Resiliency Project 2026-08-12 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered an $850,000 ceremonial check for the City of Mountlake Terrace to fund repairs to the city’s emergency services shelter at the library. DelBene secured the investment in the FY26 federal funding law. The library houses several important resources, including educational programs, community spaces, and emergency shelter for extreme weather events. The facility serves approximately 170,000 residents each year. The emergency services shelter building contains a designated Snohomish County daytime heating and cooling center and is the only shelter within city limits. This federal investment will aid the city in making critical repairs to the community center’s emergency services shelter building, which will ensure the heating and cooling center can remain operational and serve residents in need during extreme weather events. “The Mountlake Terrace Library is home to many essential services, including the only daytime heating and cooling center in the city,” said DelBene. “Unfortunately, the aging building is falling apart and is in dire need of repairs to address safety and accessibility concerns and prevent operational disruptions. This federal investment will aid the city in making necessary repairs and ensure they can continue offering a lifeline that keeps thousands in our community safe.” “Our city extends a heartfelt thank you to Congressmember DelBene, her colleagues in DC, and her staff for this generous investment in our community's safety and resiliency. The Mountlake Terrace Community Center Resiliency Project provides hope and structure for those in need during times of extreme weather events. Our partnership in funding its maintenance provides tangible evidence of how government works best together,” said Mountlake Terrace Mayor Steve Woodard. DelBene secured over $22.2 million for 15 community projects across Washington’s 1st Congressional District in the FY26 federal funding package. Only non-profit, city, county, and Trib… 1 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/08/11/wyden-davidson-jayapal-and-biggs-call-for-gao-investigation-into-warrantless-federal-surveillance-of-americans-bank-records/ Wyden, Davidson, Jayapal and Biggs Call for GAO Investigation into Warrantless Federal Surveillance of Americans’ Bank Records 2026-08-11 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Members call out secret “hotwatch” real-time tracking, abuse of All Writs Act, and dragnet financial searches targeting innocent Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., with Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) launch a new investigation into federal law enforcement’s widespread surveillance of Americans’ personal bank accounts and financial records. In a letter to Acting Comptroller General Orice W. Brown, the bipartisan members of Congress highlighted severe gaps in judicial oversight, transparency, and statutory notice requirements. The lawmakers warned that without meaningful safeguards, federal agencies—including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)—are improperly exploiting legal gaps to spy on law-abiding citizens. “Americans’ financial records can reveal deeply sensitive information including their religion; the political causes and non-profit organizations they support, including through membership; the doctors’ offices and clinics where they are treated; where they travel and with whom; and countless other private personal details,” the members wrote.“Despite the sensitivity of this data, Americans’ financial records receive few protections against government surveillance and existing legal authorities have at times been abused or stretched beyond their intended purpose.” The lawmakers asked the GAO to evaluate four primary surveillance practices currently deployed by federal agencies: Failure to Notify Americans of Seized Records: Despite the Right to Financial Privacy Act requiring the government to notify individuals when their bank records are turned over to the government, the DOJ disclosed in November 2024 that it does not track compliance with these notice rules. The lawmakers are asking GAO to quantify how many Americans are left unaware that their records were turned over. Ab… 1 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4244 Larsen Presses ICE for Answers about Ferndale Facility 2026-08-11 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) wrote to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director David Venturella regarding Larsen’s visit to ICE’s suboffice in Ferndale on July 31: “As part of my oversight responsibilities, I am working to get answers for my constituents about the facility's operations and policies,” said Rep. Larsen. “While the officers present during my visit were able to answer some of my questions, I am writing to get additional clarification and data.” Rep. Larsen has also contacted Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) about their facility in the Ferndale area and intends to visit it. HSI has been responsible for the operations that detained nearly 50 people in Lynden in recent months. “The President’s immigration enforcement agenda is hurting the local economy and making our communities less safe,” said Rep. Larsen. “My office stands ready to help family members locate their loved ones in ICE custody and access legal services – call 425-252-3188 or go to larsen.house.gov/helping-you/visas-and-immigration.htm.” Rep. Larsen’s full letter to Secretary Mullin and Acting Director Venturella is available here and below. August 11, 2026 Dear Secretary Mullin and Acting Director Venturella: Thank you for the opportunity to visit the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Ferndale Suboffice/Hold Facility (“Ferndale Suboffice”) in Ferndale, Washington on July 31, 2026. I toured this facility because I have heard from constituents whose family members and friends have been detained at the Ferndale Suboffice. As part of my oversight responsibilities, I am working to get answers for my constituents about the facility's operations and policies. While the officers present during my visit were able to answer some of my questions, I am writing to get additional clarification and data. To better understand the purpose and use of ICE’s Ferndale Suboffice, please provide answ… 1 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4394 DelBene Delivers $500,000 for Bellevue Wastewater Improvement Project 2026-08-10 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Bellevue to replace old pipes and upgrade the wastewater management system along Lake Washington. DelBene secured the investment in the FY26 federal funding law. This federal investment will be dedicated to the Lake Washington Sanitary Sewer Lines Program. First installed in the 1950s and 1960s, the wastewater management system’s pipes are aging and need to be updated. They currently serve approximately 1,900 residents in the Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Evergreen Point, Medina South, Meydenbauer Bay, Killarney and Newport South areas. Without repairs and modernization, the “Lake Lines” will begin to fail and could release raw sewage into Lake Washington. This federal funding will aid the City of Bellevue in developing a plan to manage and update the system, which will protect public health and the local ecosystem. “Lake Lines serve 1,900 members of our community, but the aging pipes’ location along the shoreline and in Lake Washington create challenges for upgrades,” said DelBene. “Bellevue has worked tirelessly to come up with a strategy to update these pipes to preserve access, protect public health, and avoid harm to Lake Washington. This funding will make a difference in the development and eventual implementation of this critical project.” “Most people never think about the sewer lines running along Lake Washington - and that’s a good thing. But some of this infrastructure has been serving Bellevue since the 1950s and 60s, and now it is our responsibility to plan for what comes next,” said Bellevue Mayor Mo Malakoutian. “We are grateful to Congresswoman DelBene for helping secure this federal investment and for recognizing that a $1.2 billion challenge will require continued partnership. This funding helps us start that work now, protect Lake Washington and plan responsibly for the generations that will depend on it.” DelBene secured over $22.2 million for 15 community projects across Washington’s 1st Congressi… 1 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z
https://strickland.house.gov/2026/08/08/strickland-statement-on-the-passing-of-nisqually-chairman-choke/ Strickland Statement on the Passing of Nisqually Chairman Choke 2026-08-08 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Marilyn Strickland S001159 strickland.house.gov strickland https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ scraper Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a statement on Nisqually Indian Tribe Chairman Ellery “Ken” Choke: “Chairman Choke was a respected and beloved leader. He will be remembered for his tireless service and commitment to his tribal nation, and to the South Sound community at large. To honor his legacy and work, I remain committed to restoring Nisqually Tribe ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery. He will be deeply missed.” Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She is Whip of the New Democrat Coalition, Secretary of the Congressional Black Caucus, and is one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress. ### 1 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z
https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-introduces-bill-put-washingtons-aerospace-workers-and-safety-experts Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Put Washington's Aerospace Workers and Safety Experts on Manufacturer Boards 2026-08-07 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Adam Smith S000510 adamsmith.house.gov adamsmith https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 7, 2026) – Rep. Adam Smith today introduced the Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026, legislation that would require large aerospace manufacturers to include worker representatives and safety experts on their boards of directors. Washington's 9th District sits at the center of the nation's aerospace manufacturing workforce, home to thousands of machinists, engineers, and skilled tradespeople who design and build commercial aircraft flown by millions of passengers every day. The bill would ensure that expertise has a permanent, guaranteed voice at the highest levels of corporate decision-making. “Washington's aerospace workforce builds some of the safest aircraft in the world, and they know better than anyone what it takes to keep it that way. This bill gives them a permanent seat at the table where safety decisions get made,” said Rep. Adam Smith. The bill is the House companion to legislation introduced by Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) in the Senate. “For years, Boeing has prioritized financial engineering over mechanical engineering, undermining the company’s safety culture. It's time for that to change,” said Senator Edward Markey. “Without input from the workers on the factory floor every day, Boeing is flying blind. By requiring Boeing’s Board to include worker and safety representatives, the Safety Starts at the Top Act will ensure that Boeing listens to the professionals who know safety best.” The Safety Starts at the Top Act would require any Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holder with at least $15 billion in annual gross revenue to annually certify to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator that its board of directors includes two labor representatives — one from each union representing employees directly involved in aircraft design and manufacturing — and two aerospace safety experts with proven, demonstrable safety outcomes. The FAA Administrator would be directed to rescind the ODA delegation of any manufacturer that does not meet these require… 1 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4242 Larsen Announces $1.3 Million to Local Shipyards 2026-08-07 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced Everett Ship Repair LLC and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. received $1.3 million in federal funding: “The maritime economy and the jobs that come with it are alive and well in the Puget Sound,” said Rep. Larsen. “As the top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I have been a strong advocate for the Small Shipyards Grants Program because funding like this supports local small businesses and helps regional economies grow. I am glad to see these dollars come home and I look forward to seeing them in action in Snohomish and Skagit counties the years to come.” Everett Ship Repair and Rozema’s Boat Works received the funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD). “We greatly appreciate the award from MARAD, as well as the Congressman and the Senators’ support in receiving this grant,” said Gavin Higgins, CEO of Everett Ship Repair. “We think the Small Shipyard Grant Program is one of the best programs for supporting our shipyards that's out there. This grant will allow us to greatly improve the cost efficiency of our new drydock and expand the opportunity for the vessels that we will be servicing on it. The grant will also support electrical training, a much underserviced trade in the marine industry, and will help to expand the resource pool accordingly.” In total, MARAD awarded $5.2 million to six shipyards in Washington state: $456,216 for Everett Ship Repair LLC for electrical upgrades in support of a new 35,000 ton floating drydock, as well as support training in shipyard processes; $938,176 for Rozema's Boat Works, Inc. for new shipyard equipment including a MultiCam 5-410-R-H CNC Router Table and a 230-Ton CNC Press Brake; $321,474 for Safe Boats International LLC for an aluminum welding/fabrication training program and 17 welding machines; $750,000 for Arrow Launch Service, Inc. for 75-ton travelift; $1,259,190 for BRIX Marine Inc. for four 10-ton remote overhead cranes with hoists and runways; … 1 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z
https://baumgartner.house.gov/2026/08/06/eastern-washington-wildfire-resource-kit/ Eastern Washington Wildfire Resource Kit 2026-08-06 2026 2026-08 Republican House WA Michael Baumgartner B001322 baumgartner.house.gov baumgartner https://baumgartner.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Wildfires are the largest naturally-occurring threat for Eastern Washingtonians. It’s important to be aware of the wildfires that break out and how to stay safe. Below is a list of federal, state and local resources to help keep your and your families safe from wildfires. I encourage you to read through the relevant resources applicable to your community. Please do not hesitate to contact my office should you or a loved one need assistance or guidance. We stand ready to help in any way we can. Stay safe, Congressman Michael Baumgartner Download the Red Cross App on Google Play or Apple App Store Download FEMA App or TEXT “ANDROID” or “APPLE” to 43362 Federal Resources Wildfire Preparedness & Safety Staying Safe During High Fire Danger Conditions Prepare for Wildfires Preparing Homes for Wildfires CDC Wildfire Survival Tips Fire Evacuation Checklist Preparing Homes for Wildfires Agriculture & Livestock Agriculture-Related Losses Lost Livestock Assistance Protect Livestock During a Disaster Tree Grower Assistance USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Livestock Forage Disaster Program Factsheet Flood & Disaster Recovery Flood Preparation Air Quality & Health Check Local Air Quality To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the DRC Locator or text DRC and your ZIP code to 43362. State Resources Washington State DNR Wildfire Washington State National Guard X (Twitter) Washington State National Guard Facebook Washington State Emergency Management Division Washington State Department of Health: Smoke from Fires Washington State Department of Health: Prepare for Natural Disasters Washington State Department of Ecology: Smoke Levels Map Filing an Insurance Claim Disaster Relief for Taxpayers Financial Assistance for Wildfire Resilience and Forest Health Active Wildfire Map Washington’s Air Monitoring Network Washington Smoke Forecast Resources by County ADAMS Been Evacuated? Call the American Red Cross at (509) 783-6195 or follow this link to find available shelter. ASOTIN B… 1 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/rep-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-tours-roadmasters-a-local-manufacturer-of-automotive-systems-and-accessories Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Tours Roadmaster, a Local Manufacturer of Automotive Systems and Accessories 2026-08-05 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper VANCOUVER, WA — Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is out in Clark County where she toured Roadmaster Inc, a local manufacturer of tow bars, suspension, brakes, and other automotive systems. Roadmaster has long been a fixture of this community, where it has been owned by the same family since 1970. The Congresswoman spoke with workers and owners about what it takes to make high quality equipment right here in Southwest Washington. The Congresswoman visited the facility to learn more about their American-made ethos and their vision for building a strong industrial base in our country. Roadmaster makes the vast majority of their parts and tools in house, using their full machine shop and forging equipment. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez was impressed by their commitment to self-sufficiency, technical mastery, and stewardship of our national heritage as the best tradespeople in the world. Roadmaster workers show Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez machining equipment. “This is about people making high quality stuff and making it here at home.” Said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, “The truth is people don’t want cheap junk. They want stuff that lasts–better stoves, better washing machines and better car parts. We’ve been stuck in a consumer trap for too long and we need to get back to the trades and pride in making things again. Thank you to Roadmaster for letting me join you to see a real vision of strong American industry.” Rep Gluesenkamp Perez meets with Roadmaster. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez has worked tirelessly to protect American made products and American’s right to fix their own stuff. She came to Congress with Right to Repair as her flagship issue after years of co-owning an auto repair and machine shop with her husband Dean. Recently, she put forth an initiative to support AP credits for shop class and introduced legislation to allow the use of 529 funds to help young people get started in skilled trades. #### 1 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z
https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/posts/rep-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-joins-paper-industry-leaders-to-discuss-labor-support-at-awppw-hall Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joins paper industry leaders to discuss labor support at AWPPW Hall 2026-08-04 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Marie Gluesenkamp Perez G000600 gluesenkampperez.house.gov gluesenkampperez https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/press scraper LONGVIEW, WA — Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joined a group of pulp and paperworkers and union leaders at the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Hall in Longview. She was joined by friend and fellow appropriator Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA-33). The Representatives spoke to workers about ongoing efforts to support the pulp and paper industry and deliver safe durable jobs for millworkers across Southwest Washington. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez meets with paper workers at the AWPPW Hall Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez has been deeply involved in economic stability and job safety for pulp and paperworkers since arriving in Congress. Recently, her focus has intensified after a chemical tank failure at the Nippon Dynawave Papermill in Longview took the lives of 11 workers. “This is an industry with a workforce built on generational skill and renewable resources. It’s the kind of skill you only get when you do the long work of investing in people. These workers need to know that their jobs are secure, safe, and that they’re going to be able to put food on the table and come home every night” Said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, “I’m so proud to be here–talking with the people on the shop floors and in the mills, doing the work–about what I can do to support their livelihoods.” The Congresswoman has been working to support the natural resource economy, including paper mills across Southwest Washington, for her entire career in Congress. In 2025, she introduced the Jobs in the Woods Act aimed at investing in education for a new generation of skilled labor. More recently, she added over $5 million dollars in appropriations to fully fund the Chemical Safety Board (CSB), and independent government watchdog responsible for ensuring chemical safety at facilities like paper mills. #### 1 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/08/04/jayapal-statement-on-senate-judiciary-committees-advancement-of-blanche-nomination-for-ag/ Jayapal Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee’s Advancement of Blanche Nomination for AG 2026-08-04 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper SEATTLE, W.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General: “This vote from Senate Republicans on the Judiciary Committee is disrespectful to survivors across the country and the world and to the American people who are calling for real accountability from a Trump Justice Department that has continued to turn a blind eye to the horrific abuses committed by Jeffrey Epstein and the predators and pedophiles around him. It is also a slap in the face to the American people who see yet another scam to benefit Trump’s pockets and pardon January 6 insurrectionists who beat up cops and tried to steal an election. This ‘deal’ rubber-stamps Trump and his family’s immunity from tax audits for the $2.3 billion he profited off the American people last year alone, and it still allows the DOJ to give individual payouts to January 6 insurrectionists while stealing from the American people for all of it. “I have been so honored to work with and to get to know the Epstein survivors. These courageous women have stood up time and time again to demand justice from a DOJ that has protected predators while exposing and endangering survivors. Todd Blanche profoundly disrespected the survivors during a recent meeting, and Senators Cornyn and Tillis have reportedly refused to even meet with them. Knowing these women, I know that this is a setback, but they will not be silenced, and I will continue working to lift their voices every single day. “There is zero evidence that Blanche intends to stop serving as Trump’s personal lawyer and will instead serve as the people’s lawyer for real justice. I call on Republican senators to find some courage and some conscience and deny Todd Blanche confirmation on the Senate Floor. The rubber stamping of this President and his destruction of our country, as he profits off American taxpayers and slashes healthcare,… 1 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/08/04/rep-pramila-jayapal-holds-roundtable-in-seattle-on-trumps-cuts-to-long-term-care-for-immigrants/ Rep. Pramila Jayapal Holds Roundtable in Seattle on Trump’s Cuts to Long-Term Care for Immigrants 2026-08-04 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper No Cuts to Healthcare Coalition Outlines Devastating Cuts to Immigrant Healthcare Coming Oct 1 due to Trump’s HR 1 SEIU 775: We urge Gov and Legislature to “authorize emergency spending to stop this catastrophe before it happens” SEATTLE, WA— Yesterday, the No Cuts to Healthcare coalition held a roundtable with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal on the impending cuts to immigrant healthcare due to implementation of Trump and the Republican Congress’ HR 1. Hosted by SEIU 775 at their offices in Seattle, Rep. Jayapal was joined by State Senator Manka Dhingra, Secretary of Washington Department of Social and Health Services Angela Ramirez, and impacted individuals and organizations including Washington State Hospital Association and Neighborhood House, immigrant caregivers and clients. Photo Credit: Andrew Villeneuve On October 1, 1,300 older people and people with disabilities in Washington will lose their long-term care services – and 15,000 Washington immigrants total are expected to lose their healthcare. This is part of the implementation of HR 1, Trump’s budget bill signed into law last year, called the “Big Bad Betrayal Bill” by Rep. Jayapal. The No Cuts to Healthcare coalition is made up of a wide range of advocacy groups working to stop the cuts to immigrant healthcare, including: WA School-Based Health Alliance, Pro-Choice Washington, Northwest Health Law Advocates, OneAmerica, Washington State LTC Ombudsman Program, Economic Opportunity Institute, Firelands Workers United / Trabajadores Unidos, Chinese Information and Service Center, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, CISC, Project Access Northwest, Neighborhood House, WPSR, Washington State Budget and Policy Center, and SEIU 775. For more information on the October 1 immigrant healthcare cliff, and to speak to panelists from yesterday, reply to this email. Statements from roundtable panelists: Rep. Pramila Jayapal: “Thank you to SEIU 775 and the impacted caregivers, community, and family members who spoke truth to power at yesterday’s event. When… 1 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/08/03/jayapal-and-whitehouse-lead-90-colleagues-in-brief-supporting-the-ability-of-states-and-localities-to-hold-big-oil-and-gas-companies-accountable-for-climate-related-harms/ Jayapal and Whitehouse Lead 90 Colleagues in Brief Supporting the Ability of States and Localities to Hold Big Oil and Gas Companies Accountable for Climate-Related Harms 2026-08-03 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today led 90 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case of Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. The brief explains that the Clean Air Act, the Constitution, and federal foreign policy do not prevent states and localities from holding oil and gas companies accountable for climate-related harms stemming from deceptive marketing and sales of their knowingly harmful products. As climate change intensifies natural disasters, states and local governments face billions of dollars in climate change-driven damages. The County and the City of Boulder (respondents) sued fossil fuel companies (petitioners) under state tort law in Colorado court to “protect Boulder’s property and to care for residents’ safety,” alleging that the fossil fuel companies knew their products were harmful but deliberately concealed that information from consumers. Before the Supreme Court, the fossil fuel companies incorrectly argue that the Clean Air Act, the Constitution, and federal foreign policy preempt Boulder’s claims. The lawmakers filed a brief to ensure that federal statutes and federal authority are not improperly used as cudgels to preempt states’ powers to protect their citizens. The lawmakers’ brief explains that the Clean Air Act does not preempt state tort suits seeking to address harms caused by the deceptive marketing and sales of fossil fuels. While Congress knows how to preempt state laws when it chooses, “the Clean Air Act’s text, structure, and purpose show that Congress has not preempted respondents’ state tort claims. The Act is intended to improve air quality primarily through emission reductions and thus does not reach respondents’ claims that petitioners engaged in the tortious conduct of deceptive marketing and sales of their knowingly harmful products. . . . Petitioners’ argu… 1 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4241 Larsen Joins Entire WA Delegation in Requesting Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Wildfires in Spokane 2026-08-03 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation in a letterto President Donald Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson’s request last night for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating wildfires sweeping through Central and Eastern Washington state. On Saturday, Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency and issued a statewide burn ban through September 30, 2026. The National Weather Service upgraded the Red Flag Warning on Saturday, to a Particularly Dangerous Situation, which is very rare and typically reserved for extreme fire weather conditions. The Spokane Area Fires consist of the Old Trails Fire burning in northwest Spokane, the Autumn Lane Fire burning near Nine Mile Falls, and the Fairview Fire burning in Mead. Over 700 structures have been lost in the fires so far and over 14,000 structures are threatened, 67,000 people have been evacuated, the three fires have burned over 8,000 acres combined and are still 0% contained, nearly 1,000 firefighters battling fires in the Spokane area, and thousands of more people remain under a Level 3 (Go Now!) evacuation. “Large and fast-moving wildfires are burning in Central and Eastern Washington. Dangerous conditions, including strong winds, low humidity, and extremely high temperatures, intensified existing fires and ignited new fires, the worst of which started in Spokane and Stevens Counties on Saturday, August 1. According to the Northwest Coordination Center (NWCC), the Pacific Northwest is experiencing wildfire activity not normally seen until much later in the fire season. Between record-setting drought and record low snowpack, the state and Central and Eastern Washington were left vulnerable to fires that burn longer, spread faster, and are increasingly resistant to control,” wrote Larsen and the members of the delegation. Rep. Larsen joined Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives Michael Baumgartner (R, W… 1 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-schrier-joins-wa-delegation-requesting-expedited-emergency Congresswoman Schrier Joins WA Delegation in Requesting Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Wildfires in Spokane 2026-08-03 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA-08) joined Washington state’s Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating wildfires sweeping through Central and Eastern Washington state. On Saturday, Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency and issued a statewide burn ban through September 30, 2026. The National Weather Service upgraded the Red Flag Warning on Saturday, to a Particularly Dangerous Situation, which is very rare and typically reserved for extreme fire weather conditions. Over 700 structures have been lost in the fires so far and over 14,000 structures are threatened, with over 67,000 people evacuated. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Representatives Michael Baumgartner (R, WA-05), Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), Dan Newhouse (R, WA-04), Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), Kim Schrier (D, WA-08), Adam Smith (D, WA-09), and Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10) were additionally on the letter. “These fires spread rapidly, jumping roads and rivers, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate quickly, with many escaping with little more than they could carry. So far, roughly 700 structures have been destroyed in Spokane, including entire neighborhoods, while many remain threatened. As the fires continue to burn, this number is expected to climb. Hundreds of people have completely lost their homes and farms, and many are prohibited from returning to their homes or neighborhoods as crews continue to extinguish smoldering embers,” the lawmakers wrote. “Firefighting crews from around the country, as well as international firefighting forces, have deployed to Washington state and are working overtime to suppress these fires, while National Guard members are assisting local first responders with evacuations and firefighting. Expedited feder… 1 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z
https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4392 WA Delegation Requests Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Wildfires in Spokane 2026-08-03 2026 2026-08 Democrat House WA Suzan K. DelBene D000617 delbene.house.gov delbene https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined Washington state’s Congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating wildfires sweeping through Central and Eastern Washington state. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency and issued a statewide burn ban through September 30, 2026. On Saturday, the National Weather Service upgraded the Red Flag Warning to a Particularly Dangerous Situation, a rare designation typically reserved for extreme fire weather conditions. Over 700 structures have been lost in the fires so far and over 14,000 structures are threatened, with over 67,000 people evacuated. Joining DelBene in the letter to President Trump were Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Representatives, Rick Larsen (WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Michael Baumgartner (WA-05), Emily Randall (WA-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Kim Schrier (WA-08), Adam Smith (WA-09), and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10). “These fires spread rapidly, jumping roads and rivers, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate quickly, with many escaping with little more than they could carry. So far, roughly 700 structures have been destroyed in Spokane, including entire neighborhoods, while many remain threatened. As the fires continue to burn, this number is expected to climb. Hundreds of people have completely lost their homes and farms, and many are prohibited from returning to their homes or neighborhoods as crews continue to extinguish smoldering embers,” the lawmakers wrote to President Trump. “Firefighting crews from around the country, as well as international firefighting forces, have deployed to Washington state and are working overtime to suppress these fires, while National Guard members are assisting local first responders with evacuations and firefighting. Expedited federal assistance wil… 1 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z
https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-adam-smith-introduces-resolution-calling-equal-tax-treatment-wage-income Rep. Adam Smith Introduces Resolution Calling for Equal Tax Treatment of Wage Income and Capital Gains 2026-07-31 2026 2026-07 Democrat House WA Adam Smith S000510 adamsmith.house.gov adamsmith https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 31, 2026) – Today, Rep. Adam Smith introduced a resolution built on a simple idea: a dollar earned should be a dollar taxed, full stop. This resolution calls on Congress to start simplifying the tax code so working-class Americans and the ultra-wealthy play by the same rules. "For decades, we've asked working families to play by one set of rules while the wealthiest Americans play by another. A teacher, a machinist, a nurse — they see taxes taken out of every paycheck before they ever see the money,” said Rep. Adam Smith. “Meanwhile, the ultra-wealthy grow their fortunes by trillions of dollars a year; paying next to nothing in taxes due to loopholes emplaced quietly over the past 40 years. It's time we started simplifying the tax code around one basic principle: a dollar earned is a dollar taxed, no matter who earns it or how.” “This resolution tells Congress and the Ways and Means Committee to stop looking away from a system that treats identical gains completely differently depending on whose name is on them. If we're serious about the debt and serious about fairness, this is where we have to start." The resolution has drawn early support from tax law experts, including Ray D. Madoff, Professor at Boston College Law School and author of “The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy." "I've spent years studying this issue, and the fix isn't complicated: broaden the income tax so it captures every form of monetary gain, not just wages. This resolution asks the correct, and long overdue questions. I'm glad to see Congress willing to take a serious look at why our tax code treats income so differently depending on where it comes from," said Ray D. Madoff, Professor at Boston College Law School. Here's the problem: The country is $39 trillion in debt — and the tax system isn't bringing in enough money to keep up, because too much income never gets taxed in the first place. Regular paychecks are carrying the load. Income taxes make up about 49% of all federal revenue… 1 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4240 Larsen Seeks Answers at Ferndale ICE Facility 2026-07-31 2026 2026-07 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “The President’s cruel immigration agenda has angered many of my constituents and struck fear in families around the region. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has been at the top of this agenda. I came to the Ferndale ICE holding facility today to get answers about this facility for my community. “Where I was not able to get complete answers, I will be sending a follow-up oversight letter. I expect to get additional details about ICE’s recent policy changes for this kind of facility and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) operations locally. “I was able to get answers to the following questions community members have about the facility’s operations: “1. The facility has two holding cells that have room for eight people each. The average time a detained person stays in the facility is 4-5 hours. Since July 1, ICE has had a policy that no one can be detained in this type of facility for longer than 12 hours. People held by ICE here are first processed and then transferred to the privately-run detention center in Tacoma. “2. People detained in the facility have access to a toilet and a sink. There are no kitchen or shower facilities, or medical personnel on staff, because of the short detainment periods. However, there is a process for non-emergent or emergent care. “3. There are two private rooms with telephones where detained people can call an attorney if they have one. “4. HSI has been responsible for the operations that detained nearly 50 people in Lynden in recent months. I intend to follow up with the Department of Homeland Security, HSI and ICE about HSI’s role in immigration enforcement and removal operations locally. “As a service to my constituents, my office is going to work with this local ICE facility in Ferndale to establish a process where people who are detained here can get the necessary paperwork to request support from my staff. “The President’s immigration enforcement agenda is hurting the … 1 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-schrier-houchin-introduce-bipartisan-bill-improve-rural-hospital Reps Schrier, Houchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Rural Hospital Cybersecurity 2026-07-31 2026 2026-07 Democrat House WA Kim Schrier S001216 schrier.house.gov schrier https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA-08) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) recently introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, alongside cosponsors Representatives Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA). Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ). The legislation strengthens cybersecurity at rural hospitals by directing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce strategy, expand cybersecurity training resources, and improve preparedness against growing cyber threats. “As a doctor and a patient, I know we must protect hospitals from cyberattacks," said Rep. Schrier. “Rural hospitals in particular often lack the funding and workforce necessary to prevent cyberattacks and some in Washington have already been impacted. This bill will give rural hospitals the tools they need to keep patients safe, protect personal data, and secure medical systems." "Rural hospitals are often operating with limited staff and resources, yet they're expected to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks," said Rep. Houchin. "When a rural hospital is forced offline, patient care is put at risk. This bipartisan bill is a practical step toward giving rural providers the workforce, training, and tools they need to strengthen their cybersecurity and continue serving their communities." "Rural hospitals in Indiana's Sixth District are often the only option for Hoosier families who need care close to home,” said Rep. Shreve. “These hospitals don’t have the resources to hire a cybersecurity team, but they still need to keep their patients’ private information secure. This bill gives them the training and tools they need to do that. I'm glad to join Rep. Houchin on this important legislation." "In our complex world, it is imperative that we safeguard sensitiv… 1 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/07/30/ranking-members-raskin-jayapal-demand-ice-agents-wear-functional-body-cameras/ Ranking Members Raskin, Jayapal Demand ICE Agents Wear Functional Body Cameras 2026-07-30 2026 2026-07 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2026)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, sent a letter demanding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immediately equip all agents interacting with the public with fully functional body-worn cameras. The demand follows a disturbing pattern of deadly immigration enforcement operations carried out without basic accountability measures in place. “We have watched in horror as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials shot over two dozen people and killed six of them, including three U.S. citizens, during immigration enforcement operations since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.1 In shooting after shooting, we are told that there is no body-worn camera footage of the incident and asked to accept DHS’s account of the incident. Time and again, that account turns out to be a blatant falsehood. It is time for DHS to use the $210 billion that congressional Republicans have given the agency to ensure that every DHS officer is equipped with a fully functioning body-worn camera when conducting immigration enforcement,” wrote the Ranking Members. Despite repeated DHS promises, body-worn cameras remain absent—or nonfunctional—when they matter most. After ICE agents killed U.S. citizens Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis earlier this year, DHS pledged rapid nationwide deployment. Nearly six months later, that promise remains unmet. The consequences have been deadly. Earlier this month, ICE officers fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas without body camera footage. Days later, officers killed Johan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine while wearing cameras that were not functioning. In both cases, the public was left to rely solely on DHS’s account—despite its documented record of false and misleading statements about these incidents. DHS has repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims about victims, including… 1 2026-07-31T07:49:23Z 2026-07-31T07:50:48Z
https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4239 Larsen Introduces Bill to Study Prison Libraries 2026-07-30 2026 2026-07 Democrat House WA Rick Larsen L000560 larsen.house.gov larsen https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Representative Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) introduced the Read for Reentry Act, legislation that would authorize a study into state and federal prison libraries in the United States to better understand and further the role of prison libraries in reducing the number of prisoners who return to prison. “Access to the world of books through libraries changes lives,” said Rep. Larsen. “Prison libraries provide incarcerated people with important tools and opportunities for growth. This bill will study prison libraries and their effectiveness to reinforce the work prison libraries do to help incarcerated people return to society successfully.” “For years, I’ve said that a prison sentence should not be a life sentence to hopelessness. Libraries give incarcerated individuals access to education, job skills, legal resources, and the opportunity to grow.” said Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. “That’s good for the individual, good for public safety, and good for our communities. Yet we still lack a clear understanding of how prison libraries operate across the country. Better data will help us strengthen these programs, identify best practices, and ensure more people have access to the tools they need to successfully reenter society, and that’s exactly why I’m proud to co-sponsor this bill.” The latest data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that about two-thirds of state prisoners are rearrested after three years. However, a 2025 report from the American Library Association suggested that access to prison libraries and education materials may dramatically reduce recidivism rates. Initial studies indicate that prison libraries contribute to this reduction by supporting the mental health of incarcerated individuals, bolstering literacy and education, offering job skill training, employment information and providing incarcerated individuals with resources for reentry. Currently, there are no set standards for prison libraries or requirements for prisons to offer library service… 1 2026-07-31T07:49:23Z 2026-07-31T07:50:48Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-leads-bicameral-letter-dol-state-dhs-regarding-h-2a-program Newhouse Leads Bicameral Letter to DOL, State, DHS Regarding H-2A Program 2026-07-30 2026 2026-07 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Press Release For Immediate Release: July 30, 2026 Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led a bicameral letter to the Departments of Labor, State, and Homeland Security respectfully urging the Administration to take administrative action to address processing delays, regulatory imbalances, and structural barriers threatening the effectiveness of the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. This letter was signed by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Roger Wicker (R-MS), John Cornyn (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), and U.S. Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Mike Ezell (R-MS), David Valadao (R-CA), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Richard McCormick (R-GA). Click here or see below for the full text of the letter. The Honorable Keith Sonderling Acting Secretary of Labor U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20210 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C. Street NW Washington, D.C. 20520 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Acting Secretary Sonderling, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Mullin: We write to raise serious concerns regarding the H-2A agricultural guest worker program and to urge the Department of Labor, Department of State, and Department of Homeland Security to take administrative action to address growing processing delays, regulatory imbalances, and structural barriers that are threatening the program's effectiveness for agricultural producers across the United States. Ensuring our nation's farmers and small businesses have dependable access to a stable workforce is crucial to the economic wellbeing of our Nation. We have received many reports from our c… 1 2026-07-31T07:49:23Z 2026-07-31T07:50:48Z
https://jayapal.house.gov/2026/07/30/jayapal-markey-introduce-green-new-deal-for-public-schools-to-invest-in-students-schools-and-a-livable-future/ Jayapal, Markey Introduce Green New Deal for Public Schools to Invest in Students, Schools, and a Livable Future 2026-07-30 2026 2026-07 Democrat House WA Pramila Jayapal J000298 jayapal.house.gov jayapal https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper SEATTLE, WA – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and the Environment and Public Works Committee, today introduced the Green New Deal for Public Schools Act, legislation that would infuse $1.6 trillion over the next decade to transform our public school system – investing in students, educators, and infrastructure – and respond to the climate crisis. “Public schools and a strong education system are the bedrock of our democracy. However, for decades, as school buildings have crumbled, as classes have doubled or tripled in size, and as the Trump administration has chipped away at programs to support kids’ mental health, American schools have fallen behind. In the richest country in the world, we should have the best public school system in the world. The Green New Deal for Public Schools, which I’m proud to lead with Senator Markey, would make investments in safe, healthy, zero-carbon classrooms to lift up our students, teachers, administrators, and entire public education system,” said Congresswoman Jayapal. “Every student in America deserves to learn in a school that lifts them up, not one that’s falling down. Across the country, kids are trying to learn in buildings with broken heat, leaky roofs, and hazardous ventilation systems,” said Senator Markey. “It’s time that we reinvest in our students, our planet, and our future. The Green New Deal for Public Schools Act is a step toward building up the next generation of leaders by securing educational justice, health justice, and environmental justice all in one.” The Green New Deal for Public Schools Act would invest $1.6 trillion in public and Bureau of Indian Education schools over the next ten years to revitalize the K-12 education system and reduce hazardous pollution. It would also reverse harmful disinvestment in the public school system by investing in schools serving low-income students, tripling funding to support students with disabil… 1 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z

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