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| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-warren-announces-new-staff-leadership-for-the-116th-congress | Senator Warren Announces New Staff Leadership for the 116th Congress | 2018-12-27 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 27, 2018 Senator Warren Announces New Staff Leadership for the 116th Congress Washington, DC -United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today announced that Anne Reid has been named Chiefof Staff and Nikko Mendoza will return as State Director for the 116thCongress. Anne currently serves as Senior Advisor to Senator Warren.Prior to joining Senator Warren's staff, she was Chief Strategy Officer at Vision To Learn, a non-profit organization that brings free eye exams and glasses to children in low-income communities.Anne previously served as Counselor to U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell in the final years of the Obama Administrationand was a member of the Department's senior leadership team. Since December 2017, Nikko has been Senator Warren's State Director. Nikko previously served in the administration of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and the late Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. "Anne is a gifted leader and committed public servant," said Senator Warren. "Anne's experience serving our country and working to improve the health and well-being of millions of Americans will be invaluable as we continue our fights to level the playing field. Nikko has been instrumental as we fight for the people of Massachusetts and I am grateful she will continue to lead those efforts. Anne and Nikko are key leaders as we enter the new year and the 116thCongress. I'm proud to have them on the team." In addition to her service to Senator Warren and Secretary Burwell, for five years, Anne served as a member of the professional staff of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee and Oversight & Government Reform Committee for Representative Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.). In her final year on the E&C staff, she was the lead Democratic staffercovering public health agencies and issues. During her tenure on the E&C Committee,Annecollaborated with E&C Republican and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/oversight/letters/warren-cummings-bonamici-colleagues-demand-answers-about-collapse-of-for-profit-college-chain-education-corporation-of-america | Warren, Cummings, Bonamici, Colleagues Demand Answers about Collapse of For-Profit College Chain Education Corporation of America | 2018-12-27 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 27, 2018 Warren, Cummings, Bonamici, Colleagues Demand Answers about Collapse of For-Profit College Chain Education Corporation of America ECA's Sudden Collapse Immediately Displaces Roughly 18,000 Students, Over 4,000 on GI Bill Letter to ECA (PDF) | Letter to ACICS (PDF) | Letter to Secretary DeVos (PDF) Washington, DC -United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) have opened an investigation into the sudden collapse of the massive for-profit college chain Education Corporation of American (ECA), demanding information from ECA and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), the failed accreditor responsible for giving ECA its stamp of approval prior to the collapse. ECA provided no warnings to its students, and left 18,000 students in 20 states scrambling for answers and a way to continue their education. On December 5, 2018, long-troubled ECA announced that it would immediately close about 70 of its campuses, including the campuses of Brightwood Career Institute, Brightwood College, Ecotech Institute, Golf Academy of America, and Virginia College. This closure immediately displaces thousands of students, many of whom, at ECA's direction, took out thousands of dollars in student loans to attend its doomed programs. According to Veterans Affairs Department data, this closure will impact nearly 4,000 student veterans who had been using their GI Bill funds at an ECA campus. In their letter to ECA, Senator Warren, Ranking Member Cummings, and Rep. Bonamici detailed ECA's long history of financial instability and demanded a full accounting of events leading up to its collapse. The lawmakers also expressed concern about whether ECA appropriately warned students and regulators about the company's precarious financial standing as it teetered on… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/in-the-news/us-rep-richard-neal-says-ways-and-means-committee-prioritize-health-care-protections | US Rep. Richard Neal says Ways and Means Committee to prioritize health care protections, retirement savings | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, a Springfield Democrat and the newly minted House Ways and Means Committee chairman, said the powerful tax-writing panel will immediately work to enshrine health care protections for pre-existing conditions, shore up retirement savings and push for infrastructure investments when he takes over the gavel next month Neal, who officially secured the high-profile position in a Thursday caucus vote, told The Republican that he plans to move forward in January on addressing protections for pre-existing health care conditions -- an issue which loomed large in the 2018 election cycle and resurfaced in wake of a recent federal court ruling on the Affordable Care Act. The congressman added that Ways and Means could begin holding large hearings on an infrastructure package as early as February, noting that he and other leaders have already discussed a floor schedule for such legislation. Beyond that, Neal said he plans to look at possible tax changes that could help stave off the looming retirement savings crisis, refine U.S. trade measures and consider changes to Republican-backed tax overhauls passed last December. It's pretty ambitious, but we're going to give it a go, he said in an interview. Although Democrats will control just the U.S. House of Representatives in the new Congress, Neal said he's optimistic that the two chambers and the White House can come together and pass bipartisan solutions. I'm hopeful that some of the issue we're going to put up right away are going to be bipartisan, he said. I don't see why, for example, Republicans would object to the proposals I have on retirement savings. If anything, I think they're going to be supportive of them. The congressman offered that lawmakers could address the number of Americans without proper retirement savings by approving tax credits that encourage employers to set up retirement plans. Congress should also make it easier for people to participate in retirement plans, but harder for them to pull down funds early, he argued. Neal further … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/press-releases/neal-announces-new-washington-dc-office-location | Neal Announces New Washington, D.C. Office Location | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | Neal Announces New Washington, D.C. Office Location Neal Announces New Washington, D.C. Office Location Washington, DC U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that the Office of Massachusetts' First Congressional District has moved to Room 2309 in the Rayburn House Office Building. The wing of the Cannon House Office Building that housed the office's former location is currently undergoing extensive renovations undertaken by the Architect of the Capitol. Cannon is the oldest Congressional office building outside of the Capitol Building and the 10-year renewal project will address the century-old building's safety, health, environmental, and operational issues. The mandatory move was completed this week. The phone number for the office, (202) 225-5601, will remain the same and all mail will be forwarded to the new address. ## | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/press-releases/neal-statement-passing-audrey-geisel | Neal Statement on the Passing of Audrey Geisel | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | Neal Statement on the Passing of Audrey Geisel Neal Statement on the Passing of Audrey Geisel I am deeply saddened to learn that Audrey Geisel passed away this week at age 97. She was a remarkable woman who took great joy celebrating the literary legacy of her late husband Ted. Thanks to her long and tireless advocacy, a new generation of young children across the globe are enjoying the work of Dr. Seuss. I was fortunate to have spent time with both Ted and Audrey and remain grateful for their friendship. They never forgot the City of Springfield, and the Dr. Seuss Museum and National Memorial Sculpture Garden are in the Quadrangle thanks their generosity and foresight. At this sad time, my thoughts are prayers are with the entire Geisel family, said Congressman Richard E. Neal. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/farm-bill-includes-key-warren-markey-provisions | Farm Bill Includes Key Warren, Markey Provisions | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Farm Bill Includes Key Warren, Markey Provisions Friday, December 21, 2018 Farm Bill Includes Key Warren, Markey Provisions Warren and Markey Also Condemn Trump Administration Work Requirements for SNAP Washington (December 21, 2018) - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) applauded the final passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which President Trump signed into law yesterday. The bill enacts legislation co-sponsored by Senator Warren, the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Act. "The 2018 Farm Bill makes important investments to sustain small farmers, promote organic agriculture, support tribal businesses, combat climate change, and encourage healthy nutrition. I'm proud to support this bill, because it represents a genuine bipartisan agreement to reject toxic anti-environmental riders and preserve access to SNAP benefits. However, the news that President Trump intends to impose stricter work requirements on SNAP beneficiaries is troubling. Senator Markey and I will fight this proposal every step of the way," said Senator Warren. "The 2018 Farm Bill demonstrates a clear bipartisan commitment to support farmers, promote agriculture research, and ensure environmental protections. The legislation will safeguard access to healthy foods for years to come, and is an integral part in our continued fight against climate change. While this bill represents a win for millions across America, the Trump administration swiftly announced its attempt to restrict access to SNAP benefits upon signing the legislation into law. The fight to protect SNAP accessibility does not end here, and I will work to ensure the program remains strong and that those who need it will have access to these benefits without cruel restrictions," said Senator Markey. The bipartisan package contains other key provisions sought by Warren and Markey, including: Programs to improve water quality and soil health; Investments in climate-smart agriculture practices;… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/gardner-markey-tout-successful-partnership-as-leaders-on-asia-policy-in-the-115th-congress | Gardner, Markey Tout Successful Partnership as Leaders on Asia Policy in the 115th Congress | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Gardner, Markey Tout Successful Partnership as Leaders on Asia Policy in the 115th Congress Friday, December 21, 2018 Washington (December 21, 2018) -Senators Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.),Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity, today reflected on the Subcommittee's work in the 115thCongress and celebrated their success in being the most productive Foreign Relations subcommittee and sending to be signed into law one of the most consequential legislative initiatives on Asia policy for generations. I want to thank Senator Markey for being such an incredible partner on this subcommittee,said Senator Gardner. Together, we held the most hearings of any Foreign Relations subcommittee in the 115th Congress quite an achievement for the American people who sent us here to conduct vigorous oversight over our nation's foreign affairs. Through our partnership we were able to pass ARIA, landmark legislation to guide United States foreign policy in Asia that will ensure that the United States remains the leading Pacific power for generations to come. I look forward to continuing our important work together in the 116thCongress. I am proud of the work of the East Asia subcommittee, including our numerous hearings and discussion on the evolving challenges that Chinese policies and influence pose to the United States, to our allies and partners, and to the international system we built together to ensure stability, prosperity, and equality for all,said Seantor Markey. Passage of the Gardner-Markey Asia Reassurance Act was a capstone to our work, and will serve as an important guide for U.S. foreign policy in Asia. Senator Gardner has been a tremendous partner and friend on the subcommittee, and I look forward to continuing our work together. The Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurityheld 11 hearings in 2017-2018, themos… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-and-murray-urge-fda-to-take-immediate-steps-to-ban-menthol-cigarettes | Senators Markey and Murray Urge FDA to Take Immediate Steps to Ban Menthol Cigarettes | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Markey and Murray Urge FDA to Take Immediate Steps to Ban Menthol Cigarettes Friday, December 21, 2018 Menthol is a public health menace that has contributed to youth smoking initiation and has exacerbated health disparities, particularly for African Americans More than half of youth e-cigarette users use mint and menthol flavored e-cigarettes Washington (December 21, 2018) Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) led a group of a dozen Senators in calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to swiftly implement its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and cigars. The letter comes in response to the FDA's November 15 announcement to ban mentholated combustible tobacco products and to restrict youth access to some flavored e-cigarettes. Prohibiting menthol in cigarettes, cigars, and other combustible tobacco products will produce enormous gains to public health, particularly for youth and African Americans who disproportionately experience the harm caused by menthol products,write the Senators in their letter to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. We applaud the FDA for using the authority Congress gave the agency to address the serious negative consequences of menthol, and encourage FDA to likewise remove flavored e-cigarettes from the market until or unless they have undergone a thorough FDA review that shows they are of benefit to the public health. The Tobacco Control Act of 2009 mandated the FDA's Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) to study the public health impact of menthol. In 2011, TPSAC issued a report and concluded that removal of menthol cigarettes from the marketplace would benefit public health. The FDA took initial steps to address these findings in 2013, but has not taken any further action until this year. Last year, Senator Markey led a group of Senators in calling on the FDA to ban menthol cigarettes, citing the lack of action the agency has taken to address this public health risk. In the lett… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/farm-bill-includes-key-warren-markey-provisions | Farm Bill Includes Key Warren, Markey Provisions | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 21, 2018 Farm Bill Includes Key Warren, Markey Provisions Warren and Markey Also Condemn Trump Administration Work Requirements for SNAP Washington, DC -United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) applauded the final passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which President Trump signed into law yesterday. The bill enacts legislation co-sponsored by Senator Warren, the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Act. "The 2018 Farm Bill makes important investments to sustain small farmers, promote organic agriculture, support tribal businesses, combat climate change, and encourage healthy nutrition. I'm proud to support this bill, because it represents a genuine bipartisan agreement to reject toxic anti-environmental riders and preserve access to SNAP benefits. However, the news that President Trump intends to impose stricter work requirements on SNAP beneficiaries is troubling. Senator Markey and I will fight this proposal every step of the way," said Senator Warren. "The 2018 Farm Bill demonstrates a clear bipartisan commitment to support farmers, promote agriculture research, and ensure environmental protections. The legislation will safeguard access to healthy foods for years to come, and is an integral part in our continued fight against climate change. While this bill represents a win for millions across America, the Trump administration swiftly announced its attempt to restrict access to SNAP benefits upon signing the legislation into law. The fight to protect SNAP accessibility does not end here, and I will work to ensure the program remains strong and that those who need it will have access to these benefits without cruel restrictions," said Senator Markey. The bipartisan package contains other key provisions sought by Warren and Markey, including: Programs to improve water quality and soil health; Investments in climate-smart agriculture practices; Impr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-young-government-accountability-bill-passes-both-chambers-of-congress | Warren, Young Government Accountability Bill Passes Both Chambers of Congress | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 21, 2018 Warren, Young Government Accountability Bill Passes Both Chambers of Congress Washington, DC United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) today announced that their bipartisan legislation to increase oversight of federal agencies has passed the House by a 382-2 vote and now heads to the President's desk to await his signature. The Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act requires federal agencies to report on open and unimplemented recommendations from the Office of Inspector General (IG) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The House and Senate have now both approved a set of new, bipartisan tools to identify and fix problems all over the federal government, so it can work better for all Americans. I was proud to work with Senator Young to get this done,said Senator Warren. Implementing these important recommendations will save taxpayer dollars, improve government efficiency, help Congress make decisions, and drastically improve government programs. I'm hopeful that the President will quickly sign this bill into law for the benefit of Hoosiers and all Americans,said Senator Young. Inspectors General and the GAO issue thousands of reports and audits every year that make recommendations to agencies about how they can improve programs and save money. The GAO-IG Act would require agencies to report on the status of recommendations as part of their annual budget justification. Currently GAO has over 8,000 open federal agency recommendations, and has neglected to act on these recommendations. To ensure that recommendations are implemented, GAO and IG would have to provide a timeline for implementation of outstanding recommendationsor provide justification for not implementing the recommendations. Examples of recommendations that currently remain open or unimplemented: In 2013, GAO published recommendations to improve wait times at the VA, so that veterans can have timely access to medical care.In 2015, GAO found that the Department o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6609D7C3-9C70-4ABD-8C35-995D0A8627D3 | Congressmembers Clark, Ros-Lehtinen celebrate inclusion in Farm Bill | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | legacy | DECEMBER 20, 2018- WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27) celebrated the Pets and Women Safety (PAWS) Act being signed into law. Originally introduced in 2014, the bill was passed as part of the Farm bill and is heralded by bipartisan lawmakers and advocates as a central solution in the fight to end domestic violence. No one should have to make the choice between finding safety and staying in a violent situation to protect their pet, said Congresswoman Katherine Clark. This law empowers survivors with the resources to leave a dangerous situation while being able to continue to care for their pet. I'm grateful for the partnerships we've formed between organizationsworking to end both domestic violence and animal abuse. Together, we will help save lives. I am so honored to have joined Katherine on the PAWS Act, which is an important step in supporting victims of domestic violence. Said Representative Ros-Lehtinen. Men and women in abusive relationships will often have to choose between seeking the help they need and the safety and wellbeing of their pets. This legislation opens resources for those who find themselves in abusive relationships to free themselves without having to endure the psychological and emotional trauma of not knowing whether or not their pets will be safe. While there is still work to be done to end these horrific abuses, this legislation is a great step to encourage victims of domestic violence to seek the help they need. The PAWS Act expands federal domestic violence protections to include protections for the pets of domestic violence victims and establishes a federal grant program specifically designed to assist victims of domestic violence to safely shelter their pets when they leave their abusers. The measure also calls for amending the definition of stalking in federal criminal code to include conduct that causes a person to experience a reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397274 | McGovern Reacts to Democratic Caucus Approving his Nomination to Serve as Chairman of the House Rules Committee | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jim McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | legacy | McGovern Reacts to Democratic Caucus Approving his Nomination to Serve as Chairman of the House Rules Committee f t # e Washington, December 20, 2018 WASHINGTON, DC The House Democratic Caucus today approved Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) nomination of Rules Committee Ranking Member James P. McGovern (D-MA) to serve as chairman of the committee for the 116th Congress. In reaction, McGovern released the following statement: I want to thank Leader Pelosi for her continued leadership and for the opportunity to lead this committee. I'm grateful to have the support of my colleagues across the Democratic Caucus as well. Massachusetts has a long and proud history with the House Rules Committee. Massachusetts Congressman Thomas P. Tip' O'Neill Jr. served on this committee before becoming Speaker of the House. Speaker O'Neill appointed my friend and mentor, Massachusetts Congressman Joe Moakley, to the committee, where he later became chairman. They taught me that you don't have to agree on everything to agree on something, and that good people can disagree and still work together to get things done. Their example will guide me as I lead the Rules Committee at such an important time for our state and nation. This Republican Congress has been the most closed Congress in history, leading to more brinksmanship and legislative breakdown. The American people demanded a new direction. That means making the House Rules Committee the place where big ideas are debated once again instead of being where democracy goes to die. I look forward to instituting a more accommodating process that helps restore the integrity of this institution as the Democratic Majority advances an agenda that works for all Americans. McGovern was appointed to the House Rules Committee in 2001 and was named ranking member last year.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397302 | McGovern Statement on Trump Administrations Proposal to Restrict State Waivers for SNAP Work Requirements | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jim McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | legacy | McGovern Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Restrict State Waivers for SNAP Work Requirements f t # e Washington, December 20, 2018 Today, Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA) released the following statement in reaction to the Trump Administration's announced plan restricting state flexibility in providing nutrition assistance to people who are currently looking for work: Instead of circumventing the will of Congress, the Trump Administration should read the Farm Bill the president just signed, which rejects changes to work requirements and categorical eligibility. In the meantime, let's get one thing straight: most beneficiaries of SNAP who are able to work already have a job they just earn so little that they still need assistance.If the Administration really wants to shrink this program, then they should join with Democrats and support a higher minimum wage and paid family leave for workers. Instead, their proposed change adds to the struggle of those who are homeless or experiencing serious medical and mental health issues. We will fight this administration at every turn when they disrespect our nation's most vulnerable. Shame on them. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://moulton.house.gov/uncategorized/moulton-introduces-bill-to-expand-national-service-opportunities-for-young-americans-and-make-college-more-affordable/ | Moulton Introduces Bill to Expand National Service Opportunities for Young Americans and Make College More Affordable | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | legacy | Moulton Introduces Bill to Expand National Service Opportunities for Young Americans and Make College More Affordable December 20th, 2018 VIDEO: Moulton Introduces Bill to Expand National Service Opportunities for Young Americans and Make College More Affordable Moulton: Our country benefits when more of our young people feel like they have a stake in its future. Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), announced the introduction of The 21st Century American Service Act in a special video message with Senator Tammy Duckworth. The 21st Century American Service Act would increase the number of service positions available through civilian national service organizations, educate all young Americans about the national service opportunities available to them, and reduce financial barriers that prohibit some young Americans from serving. If you want to serve your country you should be able to. Period. But right now, there are far more people applying to national service programs than there are spots. National service should be for everyone, not just the wealthy. Senator Duckworth and I are going to do everything in our power to pass this bill, because our country benefits when more of our young people feel like they have a stake in its future. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Expanding national service opportunities like Americorps is vital to the strength of our nation, said Duckworth. Just as picking up a rifle to defend our country is American Service,' so is delivering water filters to communities afflicted by lead-contaminated water, picking up a stick of chalk to reach low-income children or a hammer to rebuild homes for those devastated by natural disasters. I'm proud to be working with Senators Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Klobuchar and Baldwin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/in-the-news/congressman-richard-neal-serve-chairman-house-ways-and-means-committee | Congressman Richard Neal to serve as chairman of House Ways and Means Committee | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON (WWLP) - U.S. Rep. Richard Neal will serve as the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. In a statement sent to 22News, the congressman said he is honored andgrateful to his colleaguesfor trusting him with this new responsibility. We must use our majority on the Ways & Means Committee to advance policies that put American families first. I will continue my fight for tax policies that are fair to working families and small businesses. I will work with my colleagues to develop innovative solutions to rebuild our infrastructure needs. And as I have throughout my career, I will oppose efforts to privatize Social Security and slash Medicare and will propose new ways for Americans to save for retirement and access affordable health care. I look forward to helping lead Democrats' efforts to increase opportunity for the American people and restore the integrity of the federal government. The Committee on Ways and Meansis responsible for taxes, trade, health care and Social Security. This is the first time since 1871 thatthe Ways and Means Committee chair is a congressman from Massachusetts. Eight presidents and eight vice presidentshave served on the Ways and Means Committee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/in-the-news/mcgovern-neal-poised-lead-key-committees-116th-congress | McGovern, Neal poised to lead on key committees in 116th Congress | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | When the 116th U.S. Congress begins meeting Jan. 3, the congressmen who represent communities across western Massachusetts in the 1st and 2nd congressional districts will both have committee leadership roles. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, is the chairman-designate of the House Committee on Ways & Means, which is the chief tax-writing committee for the House, while James P. McGovern, D-Worcester, will become chairman of the House Rules Committee, which determines the rules for how bills come to the floor for votes. Their nominations, by Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, were approved Thursday by the House Democratic Caucus. In a statement, Neal said he is grateful to his colleagues for trusting him with the leadership responsibility. He said he sees his role as helping Democrats' efforts to increase opportunities for all American people and restoring the integrity of the federal government. We must use our majority on the Ways & Means Committee to advance policies that put American families first, Neal said. I will continue my fight for tax policies that are fair to working families and small businesses. Neal, who represents 13 communities in Hampshire County Easthampton, South Hadley, Granby, Williamsburg, Southampton, Westhampton, Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Huntington, Plainfield, Worthington and Middlefield pledged to find innovative solutions to rebuild infrastructure across the nation, to oppose efforts to privatize Social Security and cut Medicare, and to propose new ways for Americans to save for retirement and access affordable health care. I look forward to instituting a more accommodating process that helps restore the integrity of this institution as the Democratic majority advances an agenda that works for all Americans, said McGovern, in a statement Thursday. He noted that since the American people demanded a new direction and gave control of the U.S. House back to Democrats, the House Rules Committee will once again become a place where big ideas are debated rather than being … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/in-the-news/neal-formally-named-next-chairman-house-ways-and-means-committee | Neal Formally Named Next Chairman Of House Ways And Means Committee | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | House Democrats Thursday formally voted to make Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal the next chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. When the new Congress convenes in January, the 30-year incumbent from Springfield will be one of the most powerful people in Washington, as chairman of the committee that oversees tax policy. Speaking with reporters in Springfield just after the November Election, Neal discussed his priorities. "For me, strengthening Medicare and Social Security would be priorities and compromising them would fall on deaf ears," said Neal. The Democratic caucus voted to name Congressman Jim McGovern of Worcester chairman of the Rules Committee, where all bills pass through before going to the House Floor. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/in-the-news/us-rep-richard-neal-secures-house-ways-and-means-chairmanship | US Rep. Richard Neal secures House Ways and Means chairmanship | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | Afterweeks of speculation, House Democrats formally votedThursday to name U.S. Rep.Richard Neal, D-Springfield, as the chamber's next Ways and Means Committee chairman -- a position that will make him one of the most powerful lawmakers when the new Congress convenes in January. Neal, whohas served asthe tax-writing panel'sranking member since December 2016, officially secured the chairmanship position as the caucusmetbehind closed doors. The vote came after the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee weighed in on committee leadership. The Springfield Democrat thanked House Democrats for supporting his bid to lead the Ways and Means Committee, which is charged with overseeing tax, trade and other revenue-related policies. "We must use our majority on the Ways & Means Committee to advance policies that put American families first," Neal said in a statement. "I will continue my fight for tax policies that are fair to working families and small businesses. I will work with my colleagues to develop innovative solutions to rebuild our infrastructure needs." As the new Ways and Means Committee chairman Neal is expected to focus on health care -- particularly ensuring protections for pre-existing conditions -- and issues tied tothe recent GOP-backed tax overhaul legislation. Neal said he will "oppose efforts to privatize Social Security and slash Medicare and will propose new ways for Americans to save for retirement and access affordable health care." The congressman has also saidhe's committed to pushing for new infrastructure spendingand examining the Trump administration's trade policies. Neal hasalso said he would use the chairmanship position,if necessary, to request President Donald Trump's tax documents, tellingreporters in November thatalthoughit's illegal for any one member of Congress to release a person's tax returns, theHouse Ways and Means Committee chairman "has the ability to ask for" such information. However, he acknowledged that such a movewould likely spark legal challenges. Neal is the la… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/press-releases/neal-statement-becoming-chairman-designate-ways-means-committee | Neal Statement on Becoming Chairman-Designate of the Ways... | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | Neal Statement on Becoming Chairman-Designate of the Ways & Means Committee Neal Statement on Becoming Chairman-Designate of the Ways & Means Committee WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after becoming Chairman-Designate of the House Committee on Ways & Means: I am grateful to my colleagues for trusting me with this responsibility. Taking on this new role is a true honor, one that I take extremely seriously and have worked toward throughout my time in Congress. We must use our majority on the Ways & Means Committee to advance policies that put American families first. I will continue my fight for tax policies that are fair to working families and small businesses. I will work with my colleagues to develop innovative solutions to rebuild our infrastructure needs. And as I have throughout my career, I will oppose efforts to privatize Social Security and slash Medicare and will propose new ways for Americans to save for retirement and access affordable health care. I look forward to helping lead Democrats' efforts to increase opportunity for the American people and restore the integrity of the federal government. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/news-coverage/vox-elizabeth-warrens-ambitious-new-bill-to-lower-generic-drug-prices-explained | Vox: Elizabeth Warren’s ambitious new bill to lower generic drug prices, explained | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 20, 2018 Vox: Elizabeth Warren's ambitious new bill to lower generic drug prices, explained Warren's interesting new bill to lower generic drug prices, explained. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) would like the federal government to start manufacturingprescription drugswhen the market fails and prices for certain medications become unaffordable. It's an interesting idea, experts who lean right and left agree. But more than that, it is a reminder that there are all kinds of creative ways we might go about bringing down drug prices. We know Americans arereally worried about drug costs six in 10 people take a prescription and 80 percent say the cost of drugs is unreasonable and they really want Washington to do something about it. The issue always ranks as one of the public's top health priorities for Congress. But the debate tends to get bogged down for a few reasons. Pharma is a powerful lobby that warns sternly about the threats to innovation under stricter price controls. The system that produces medications and distributes them to patients and pays for them is stunningly complex, making the problems and any unintended consequences difficult to identify. As a result, the bills introduced or the administrative actions pursued to lower drug prices tend to be technical and small-bore and simply unsatisfying to a public desperate for a solution. One response to this minefield is to, as President Trump has, simply promise that drug prices will come down, some way, somehow, sooner or later andthen they don't. But Warren and Schakowsky's bill is a good reminder of the untapped potential for lowering drug prices, if only we think a little bigger. Read more on Vox's website here. By: Dylan Scott Source: Vox Print Email … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-warren-rep-velzquez-concerned-by-reports-of-mckinseys-conflicts-of-interest-in-advising-puerto-ricos-oversight-board | Sen. Warren, Rep. Velázquez Concerned by Reports of McKinsey's Conflicts of Interest In Advising Puerto Rico's Oversight Board | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 20, 2018 Sen. Warren, Rep. Velzquez Concerned by Reports of McKinsey's Conflicts of Interest In Advising Puerto Rico's Oversight Board Firm Holds At Least $20 Million in Puerto Rican Bonds While Advising Oversight Board on Debt and Fiscal Plans Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Nydia M. Velzquez (D-N.Y.) today sent a letter to the consulting firm McKinsey & Company regarding its work for Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight & Management Board. The lawmakers' letter raises questions about McKinsey's potential conflicts of interest after a recent report revealed that the consulting firm-which closely advises the Oversight Board on Puerto Rico's fiscal plans, budgets, and debt-holds at least $20 million of Puerto Rico's bonds. "If the news report is accurate, McKinsey is helping to determine how much money will be available to creditors, even though McKinsey is itself a creditor and stands to benefit from funds being available for debt service," the lawmakers wrote. "McKinsey's role in providing for debt service is especially troubling because funds available to creditors come at the expense of rebuilding the island and providing services to the people of Puerto Rico." Puerto Rico's Oversight Board was established in 2016 under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) and plays a critical role in Puerto Rico's economy and the restructuring of the island's large debt load. Since PROMESA was enacted, McKinsey has been essential to much of the Oversight Board's work, closely advising the Board on matters related to the island's debt, as well as on decisions about cuts to government services for the Puerto Rican people. Since Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September 2017, the Oversight Board has approved fiscal plans that require deep cuts to services … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-applauds-historic-legislation-to-benefit-veterans-servicemembers-gold-star-families | Warren Applauds Historic Legislation to Benefit Veterans, Servicemembers, Gold Star Families | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 20, 2018 Warren Applauds Historic Legislation to Benefit Veterans, Servicemembers, Gold Star Families Washington, DC -United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement applauding the omnibus legislation passed today in the Senate, theVeterans Benefits and Transition Act, which contains important provisions for veterans, servicemembers, and their families, including spouses whose loved ones died in the line of duty: My three big brothers served in our military, so I know first-hand how veterans, servicemembers, and their families make immense sacrifices to keep us safe. The omnibus legislation we passed in the Senate today will help us honor veterans' service to our country by extending new protections to Gold Star families, student veterans, and veterans who owe debts to the VA. This is an important step, but we've got to keep fighting for more accountability at the VA, so that no one who serves our country gets left behind. The Veterans Benefits and Transition Act moving to the President's desk today will enact two bipartisan bills introduced by Senator Warren, including: 1. TheGold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act: a bill introduced with Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) to modify the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to allow a widow or widower of a servicemember who died while in military service, also known as a Gold Star Spouse, to terminate a jointly held residential lease, without penalty, within one year of the servicemember's death. This protection will also extend to the widow or widower of a member of the National Guard or Reserve whose death occurred while on active duty orders 2. The Servicemembers Improved Transition through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act: a bill introduced with Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) to prohibit a college, university, or training program participating in the G.I. Bill from adopting a policy that imposes a late fee on eligible student veterans, denies them access to school facilities (such as classrooms and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397272 | Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act signed into law by President Trump | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jim McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | legacy | Today, U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) celebrated the President's signature of a bill he authored and introduced in the House of Representatives:H.R. 1872, the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act.The bill denies Chinese government officials access to the United States if they are responsible for creating or implementing restrictions on American government officials, journalists, independent observers and tourists seeking access to Tibet. I'm glad that the President signed our bill, the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act, into law. For too long, China has covered up their human rights violations in Tibet by restricting travel. But actions have consequences, and today, we are one step closer to holding the Chinese officials who implement these restrictions accountable, said Congressman McGovern. I look forward to watching closely as our law is implemented, and continuing to stand with the people of Tibet in their struggle for religious and cultural freedom. The bill includes a national security waiver, and would require the Secretary of State to submit an assessment to Congress of the level of access to Tibet granted to American government officials, journalists, and tourists by Chinese officials. If the secretary determines that there are restrictions on travel to Tibet, the appropriate Chinese officials will be ineligible to enter the United States. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/press-releases/ways-means-democrats-urge-ustr-enforcement-peru-trade-agreement-environmental-and | Ways & Means Democrats Urge USTR Enforcement of Peru... | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) and the Democrats of the Ways & Means Committee sent U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Robert Lighthizer a letter expressing serious concern about actions taken by the government of Peru last week, emphasizing the importance of enforcing the environmental and labor commitments of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (Peru Trade Agreement), and requesting USTR action. On Friday, December 14, the government of Peru folded the nation's independent forest auditor, the Organismo de Supervision de los Recursos Forestales (OSINFOR), into the Ministry of the Environment, despite the explicit requirement in the Peru Trade Agreement that the agency be established as an independent and separate agency. We consider this to be a flagrant attack on the heart of the Forestry Annex that cannot go unchallenged, the Ways & Means Democrats wrote in their letter. Peru must revoke the decree immediately and reverse any action already taken as a result of the decree. The Peru Trade Agreement incorporates a unique Forestry Annex that aims to address the crisis of deforestation and rampant illegal logging taking place in Peru. In their letter, the members noted that the enhanced environmental provisions reflected in the Peru Trade Agreement helped ensure passage of that agreement through Congress. Noting that this new decree follows years of Peruvian Government actions that undermine the environmental commitments it made in its trade agreement with the United States, the members urged Ambassador Lighthizer to continue to insist that this brazen, bad faith decision be reversed formally by the end of this week. And if it is not, then we urge the USTR to take immediate action to enforce the existing Peru Trade Agreement through any and all appropriate avenues. Ways & Means Democrats also reiterated that the strong and enforceable labor and environmental standards and the provisions of the Forestry Annex in particular were the primary reason Congress a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-statement-on-senate-passage-of-first-step-sentencing-reform-act | Senator Markey Statement on Senate Passage of “First Step” Sentencing Reform Act | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey Statement on Senate Passage of First Step Sentencing Reform Act Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Washington (December 19, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the Senate passed the sentencing reform bill, theFirst Step Act. The United States has 2.2 million people in the nation's prisons and jails, as well as the highest prison population rate in the world. The First Step Act is the start of a long overdue transformation of our federal criminal justice system,said Senator Markey.While it does not include all the reforms I had hoped to see, this bill is a step in the right direction. If we are to close the revolving door to and from prison that traps too many inmates, we must start with these basic reforms. This legislation includes critical provisions to reform our system's draconian and unjust sentencing laws. TheFirst Step Actboth eases mandatory minimum sentences under federal law and makes retroactive the reforms enacted by the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. TheFirst Step Actis just the beginning of the national apology we owe to the generation of African-American men and women who lost their lives and futures in prison due to a few dollars of crack cocaine and an unjust War on Drugs. TheFirst Step Actalso includes a number of prison reforms to improve conditions for prisoners, promote rehabilitation, and prevent recidivism. It allows prisoners to acquire earned time credits for participation in programming aimed at rehabilitation and reentry. It also prohibits the shackling of pregnant prisoners, expands compassionate release for elderly and terminally ill prisoners, and ends federal juvenile solitary confinement. These are much needed reforms in our criminal justice system that promote dignity and respect. We have a long way to go before we have a truly just criminal-justice system. We must always remember that we send criminals to prison as punishment, not for punishment. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-and-rubio-and-reps-sherman-and-messer-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-thwart-saudi-arabias-nuclear-weapons-ambitions | Senators Markey and Rubio, and Reps. Sherman and Messer Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Thwart Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Weapons Ambitions | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Markey and Rubio, and Reps. Sherman and Messer Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Thwart Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Weapons Ambitions Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Bill would strengthen Congressional oversight of any civil nuclear cooperation between U.S. andSaudiArabia Washington (December 19, 2018) Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-30), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) today introduced legislation that increases Congressional oversight over any civil nuclear cooperation agreement or123agreement between the United States andSaudiArabia. Since 2017, there have been reports of negotiations between the Trump administration andSaudiArabia on a potential123agreement, with Energy Secretary Rick Perry recently returning from the region after meeting with leaders about a potential deal. Specifically, theNo Nuclear Weapons forSaudiArabia Actwould require Congress to affirmatively approve any 123 agreement with Saudi Arabia. Typically, 123 agreementswhich authorize U.S. companies to sell nuclear technology abroadgo into effect unless veto-proof majorities of Congress pass joint resolutions of disapproval. The legislation also makes clear that Congress believes that no 123 agreement with Saudi Arabia should be approved unless and until the Kingdom is truthful and transparent about the death of U.S. journalist Jamal Khashoggi, unless it commits to forego any uranium enrichment or spent fuel reprocessing activities the so-called gold standard within its territory, and until it agrees to implement the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Additional Protocol. The legislation also urges Saudi Arabia to make substantial progress on protecting human rights, including through the release of political prisoners. Saudi Arabia's recent turn toward authoritarianism is evident in its flagrant and growing disregar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-blumenthal-and-udall-call-for-ftc-investigation-into-google-play-store | Senators Markey, Blumenthal and Udall Call for FTC Investigation into Google Play Store | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Markey, Blumenthal and Udall Call for FTC Investigation into Google Play Store Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Potential children's privacy and consumer protections violations alleged after review of Google Play store by experts Washington (December 19, 2018) Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Tom Udall (D-N.M.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch an investigation into new evidence of Google violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and engaging in unfair and deceptive practices within the Family section of the Google Play app store. In their letter, the Senators highlight evidence of kids' apps illicitly sharing child users' location information, exposing children to inappropriate content and advertising, and failing to implement reasonable security practices. COPPA, co-authored by Senator Markey, is the law that covers children age 12 and younger and requires operators of commercial websites and online services directed to children 12 and younger to abide by various privacy safeguards as they collect, use, or disclose personal information about kids. The FTC is statutorily obliged to enforce COPPA and protect American consumers from unfair and deceptive practices,write the Senators in the letter to all five FTC Commissioners.We've brought to your attention a number of pressing concerns that call into question Google's compliance with existing laws, and we encourage you to initiate an investigation into the aforementioned concerns as soon as possible. A copy of the Senators' letter can be foundHERE. The Senators previously wrote to the Commission urging it to investigate widespreadCOPPA violationsandmanipulative marketingin children's apps. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-rubio-cardin-collins-and-merkley-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-condemning-atrocities-against-rohingya-in-burma | Senators Markey, Rubio, Cardin, Collins, and Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Atrocities Against Rohingya in Burma | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Markey, Rubio, Cardin, Collins, and Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Atrocities Against Rohingya in Burma Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Resolution urges Trump administration to make a determination on whether crimes committed by the Burmese military amount to genocide, encourages sanctions against responsible senior Burmese military officials Washington (December 19, 2018) Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution that highlights the horrific acts of violence against the Rohingya people in Burma. Underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis that followed the brutal crackdown by Burmese security elements in Rohingya communities in 2017, the resolution calls for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to make a determination on whether these crimes constitute genocide. Earlier this month, the Public International Law and Policy Group released a report detailing the atrocities and calling for tribunals for those responsible for the genocide. And an August United Nations report found that Myanmar's military carried out mass killings and gang rapes of Rohingyas with genocidal intent and made the case for prosecuting its commander-in-chief and five generals under international law. The Trump administration has yet to label the crimes against the Rohingya a genocide, instead calling it ethnic cleansing. As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Genocide Convention, we must acknowledge that atrocitiescontinuing inBurmameets the definition of a genocide. However, the voice United States has been silent on this issue,said Senator Markey. This resolution demonstrates that the United States Senate is fully committed to upholding the rights and dignities of persecuted minorities, accountability for the Burmese military's actions, and the promotion of peace and democratic freedoms for the Burmese people. We cannot allow the United States … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/op-eds/the-eagle-tribune-justice-for-the-merrimack-valley-starts-with-real-accountability | The Eagle Tribune: Justice for the Merrimack Valley starts with real accountability | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 19, 2018 The Eagle Tribune: Justice for the Merrimack Valley starts with real accountability The Merrimack Valley gas explosions that occurred this past September were among the most horrific disasters Massachusetts has ever seen. Leonel Rondon, an 18-year-old high school student from Lawrence, tragically lost his life. Dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed, and thousands of people were stuck without heat and water in their homes for months. We saw firsthand the devastation these gas explosions caused across these communities. These explosions were a terrible tragedy, but that doesn't mean they were an unavoidable or unforeseeable accident. An interim National Transportation Safety Board report found that executives at Columbia Gas and its parent company NiSource made a series of dangerous mistakes that led directly to the explosions. The report, along with hundreds of pages of company policies that we reviewed in our investigation, suggest that a pervasive culture of disregard for basic safety precautions at Columbia Gas was ultimately to blame. We recently held an official Senate hearing at the South Lawrence East Middle School. We called two executives from Columbia Gas and NiSource to testify and explain the decisions that led to this tragedy. When pressed, the executives agreed to take personal responsibility for their failures. They also agreedafter some pushbackto stick to their latest deadline for restoring heat and power to Massachusetts residents. But neither of them could answer one question: why, if they were personally responsible for the death of one innocent teenager and the destruction of dozens of homes and businesses, were they still on track to make a combined $5.5 million dollars in total compensation pay this year? It turns out their pay hadn't been reduced by one cent. They told us they probably won't get their annual incentive bonuses. That's the only consequence they expect to face. No bonuses? An innocent life lost, homes destroyed, fam… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/oversight/letters/warren-schatz-renew-call-for-va-inspector-general-investigation-of-mar-a-lago-cronies-undue-influence-over-dept-of-veterans-affairs-decisions | Warren, Schatz Renew Call for VA Inspector General Investigation of "Mar-a-Lago Cronies'" Undue Influence over Dept. of Veterans Affairs Decisions | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 19, 2018 Warren, Schatz Renew Call for VA Inspector General Investigation of "Mar-a-Lago Cronies'" Undue Influence over Dept. of Veterans Affairs Decisions Letter Follows New Reports of Trio's Widespread Interference in VA Contracting and Budgeting Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) sent a letter to the Inspector General (IG) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reiterate their request for an investigation of the alleged interference by three members of President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in decision-making at the VA. The letter, which follows a recent new report on the scope of undue influence on VA contracting and budgeting by Mr. Ike Perlmutter, Dr. Bruce Moskowitz, and Mr. Marc Sherman, follows a similar request made by the senators in August 2018. The new report published by ProPublica this month revealed more disturbing details on the scope of the influence that Mr. Perlmutter, Dr. Moskowitz, and Mr. Sherman, each a member of President Trump's Mar-a-Lago's private club, have wielded over decision-making related to the VA. According to the reports, the "Mar-a-Lago cronies" were significantly involved in a "multibillion-dollar effort to overhaul electronic health records for millions of veterans," which included reviewing a confidential draft of a $10 billion government contract for the electronic-records project and attempting to persuade the VA and Apple to accept Dr. Moskowitz's app to carry out the project - even though it largely replicated the VA's existing tools and "VA officials identified major problems with the app's usability and functionality." Senators Warren and Schatz initially requested an investigation by the VA Inspector General and Government Accountability Office (GAO) in August when ProPublica first reported on this matter. Last month, the GAO ann… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynch.house.gov/2018/12/house-passes-hr2315-posthumously-award-gold-medals-benghazi-heroes | House Passes H.R.2315 To Posthumously Award Gold Medals To Benghazi Heroes | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Stephen F. Lynch | L000562 | lynch.house.gov | lynch | https://lynch.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Last week the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2315, To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation, which was led by Rep Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA), Rep Duncan Hunter (R-CA), Rep Davis (D-CA) and Rep Brian Mast (R-FL). This bipartisan legislation will posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Navy SEAL Glen Doherty, Navy SEAL Tyrone Woods and U.S. State Department officer Sean Smith to honor their lifetime commitment to the safety and security of the American people. In view of the recent sixth year anniversary of the September 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. Consulate and classified annex in Benghazi, Libya, it is important that Congress recognize those brave individuals who sacrificed their lives to defend America and its values. For over 20 years, Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens served his country through his remarkable career in the Foreign Service. From his first assignment as a Consular/Economic Officer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to his final assignment as U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Ambassador Stevens never failed to evidence his dedication to upholding America’s most cherished democratic ideals across the globe. During their decades of service as elite Navy SEALs with tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other overseas wartime deployments, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods embodied the Navy SEAL motto: “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday.” In continued service to their Nation, they served as overseas security personnel to ensure the safety of American diplomatic officials. Their bravery and leadership in defense of America’s diplomatic mission in Benghazi in 2012, and other dangerous diplomatic missions worldwide, will never be forgotten. As a former ground radio maintenance specialist in the U.S. Air Force, Sean Smith served his country with such distinction that he received the Air Force Commendation Medal. H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z |
| https://lynch.house.gov/press-release/house-passes-hr2315-posthumously-award-gold-medals-benghazi-heroes | House Passes H.R.2315 To Posthumously Award Gold Medals To Benghazi Heroes | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Stephen Lynch | L000562 | lynch.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Last week the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2315,To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation, which was led by Rep Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA), Rep Duncan Hunter (R-CA), Rep Davis (D-CA) and Rep Brian Mast (R-FL). This bipartisan legislation will posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Navy SEAL Glen Doherty, Navy SEAL Tyrone Woods and U.S. State Department officerSean Smith to honor their lifetime commitment to the safety and security of the American people. In view of the recent sixth year anniversary of the September 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. Consulate and classified annex in Benghazi, Libya, it is important that Congress recognize those brave individuals who sacrificed their lives to defend America and its values. For over 20 years,Ambassador J. Christopher Stevensserved his country through his remarkable career in the Foreign Service. From his first assignment as a Consular/Economic Officer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to his final assignment as U.S. Ambassador to Libya,Ambassador Stevensnever failed to evidence his dedication to upholding America's most cherished democratic ideals across the globe. During their decades of service as elite Navy SEALs with tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other overseas wartime deployments,Glen DohertyandTyrone Woodsembodied the Navy SEAL motto: The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday. In continued service to their Nation, they served as overseas security personnel to ensure the safety of American diplomatic officials. Their bravery and leadership in defense of America's diplomatic mission in Benghazi in 2012, and other dangerous diplomatic missions worldwide, will never be forgotten. As a former ground radio maintenance specialist in the U.S. Air Force,Sean Smithserved his country with such distinction that he received the Air Force Commendation Medal. He maintained his… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-pruitt-conflicts-industry-capture-of-trump-administration-renders-epas-proposed-methane-rule-invalid | Senators: Pruitt Conflicts, Industry Capture of Trump Administration Renders EPA’s Proposed Methane Rule Invalid | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senators: Pruitt Conflicts, Industry Capture of Trump Administration Renders EPA's Proposed Methane Rule Invalid Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Washington, DC Former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt lacked a sufficiently open mind to legally preside over changes to vital protections against the powerful greenhouse gas methane; his involvement in the proposal to tear down those protections violated federal ethics rules; and that proposal amounts to an egregious hand-over of an agency's rulemaking authority to an industry the same agency regulates. That is what Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) write in an official comment submitted to the EPA today on a Trump proposal to water down methane pollution requirements for oil and gas companies. The proposed rule would result in substantially higher emissions of the potent heat-trapping gas from oil and gas facilities. The senators also document efforts by officials at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), apparently at the behest of their political leadership, to weaken further the proposed standard. OIRA repeatedly overruled the advice of EPA technical experts. OIRA Administrator Neomi Rao has a long history of working at institutions funded by the Koch brothers, whose company would directly benefit from the proposed rule. The senators write, The extreme and well-documented regulatory capture of the Trump EPA is evidence that it has effectively delegated its authority to the industries that have captured it, in particular, the fossil fuel industry. There is no substantive difference between an agency explicitly telling a company or industry to write a rule for it, and an agency telling a company or industry that it will write whatever rule the company or industry wants. Like Scott Pruitt's Devon Energy letter, the substance is all industry, whatever the le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/op-eds/washington-post-its-time-to-let-the-government-manufacture-generic-drugs | Washington Post: It's time to let the government manufacture generic drugs | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2018 Washington Post: It's time to let the government manufacture generic drugs Forty-seven states and the Justice Department are investigating a price-fixing conspiracy that's driving up the cost of generic drugs in the United States. One investigator called it "most likely the largest cartel in the history of the United States ." This crisis calls for action. That is why I'm introducing legislation to authorize the public manufacture of generic drugs wherever drug companies have warped markets to drive up prices. Drug companies use the "free market" as a shield against any effort to reduce prices for families. But they're not operating in a free market; they're operating in a market that's rigged to line their pockets and limit competition. The entire pharmaceutical industry in reality runs on government-granted monopolies, mostly in the form of long-term patent protections. This system, intended to compensate drug companies for innovation costs, should be closely scrutinized. One of its few remaining virtues is supposed to be that when these exclusive monopolies run out, market competition kicks in to produce cheap, generic versions for consumers. Sounds great - but it isn't working. Antibiotics, steroids, heart medications, thyroid pills - nearly 90 percent of American prescriptions are written for generics. But the generic drug market is fundamentally broken. Today, 40 percent of generic drugs are made by a single company, and the majority are manufactured by only one or two companies . With so little competition for generics, drug makers can push up prices and squeeze consumers without consequence. As a result, prescription drug prices are crushing families. Millions of Americans are skipping required doses and putting their health at risk because they can't afford to renew their prescriptions. Promoting competition used to be a central goal of economic policymaking. Today, in market after market, competition is dying as a handful of giant companies gain more and more market sh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-warren-calls-on-cfpb-inspector-general-to-investigate-wasteful-harmful-decision-to-change-agencys-name | Senator Warren Calls on CFPB Inspector General to Investigate Wasteful, Harmful Decision to Change Agency's Name | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2018 Senator Warren Calls on CFPB Inspector General to Investigate Wasteful, Harmful Decision to Change Agency's Name Letter follows report that name change would cost the agency up to $19 million and cost regulated companies $300 million. Letter follows report that name changewould cost the agency up to$19 millionand costregulatedcompanies$300million.Washington, DC- United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Mark Bialek, the Inspector General (IG) of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), to request aninvestigation offormerInterimCFPBDirector Mick Mulvaney's attempt to change the agency's name, at the cost ofmillions of dollars forconsumers,banks,and other regulated entities."The failure to justify the name change, combined with the failure to follow basic procedural rules, the wasteful expenditures, and the confusing implementation suggest a serious breakdown in the policy-making process at the CFPB,"Senator Warren wrote.In March 2018, the CFPB announced that it would begin using a new seal that identified the agency as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP). Soon after, Mulvaney indicated he intended to change the agency's name.Publicreportsshow that the name change would cost the CFPB itself between $9 million and $19 million and would also cost banks, lenders and other financial services firms subject to CFPB supervision roughly $300 million total. This cost wouldhave a significant effect onthe agency's budget, taking funding that could otherwise benefit consumers.Senator Warren also expressed concern that the CFPB did not take the appropriate steps to change its name, including formally amending several rules it enforcesusing the process required by the Administrative Procedures Actand following Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) procedures.Th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-calls-for-investigation-into-alleged-price-fixing-schemes-by-generic-drug-manufacturers- | Warren Calls for Investigation into Alleged Price Fixing Schemes by Generic Drug Manufacturers | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2018 Warren Calls for Investigation into Alleged Price Fixing Schemes by Generic Drug Manufacturers Letter Follows Allegations of Manufacturers' Anti-Competitive Behavior Described as Most Likely the Largest Cartel in the History of the United States Warren Legislation to Promote Competition in the Generic Market Would Address Price Hikes, Market Failures Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today sent a letter to Republican leaders of three Senate committees with jurisdiction over drug pricing issuesHealth, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Finance Committee Chairman-designate Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Judiciary Committee Chairman-designate Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)calling for them to open investigations and hold hearings on allegations of price fixing behavior by generic drug manufacturers. The letter comes after reports in the Washington Post about allegations of price-fixing activities by generic drug manufacturers that one expert described as most likely the largest cartel in the history of the United States. According to these reports, What started as an antitrust lawsuit brought by states over just two drugs in 2016 has exploded into an investigation of alleged price-fixing involving at least 16 companies and 300 drugs. These allegations, if true, may help explain the numerous and increasingly troubling reports in recent years of rapid and unexplained price increases for generic drugs. While generic drugs have helped dramatically curbed healthcare expenditures, and are generally significantly less expensive than their branded counterparts, reported price spikes of 600%, 1000%, or more are profoundly troubling, and cause immense harm to patients in need. The GAO in 2016 reported that over 300 generic drugs sold under the Medicare Part D program had at least one extraordinary price spike of over 100% in the five-year period from 2010-2015. But evidence also suggests that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-schakowsky-introduce-bicameral-legislation-to-radically-reduce-drug-prices-through-public-manufacturing-of-prescription-drugs | Warren, Schakowsky Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Radically Reduce Drug Prices Through Public Manufacturing of Prescription Drugs | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2018 Warren, Schakowsky Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Radically Reduce Drug Prices Through Public Manufacturing of Prescription Drugs Warren, Schakowsky Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Radically Reduce Drug Prices Through Public Manufacturing of Prescription Drugs Legislation would address market failures and increase competition in the generic drug market by establishing new Office of Drug Manufacturing Warren also calls on Senate to investigate alleged price fixing among companies, driving up the cost of hundreds of generic drugs in America Bill Text (PDF)| One-Pager (PDF) | Op-ed Washington, DC -United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today introduced the Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act, an ambitious proposal to address the skyrocketing price of prescription drugs. Her bill would lower prices and increase competition in the generic pharmaceutical market by establishing an Office of Drug Manufacturing within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) tasked with manufacturing select generic drugs and offering them to consumers at a fair price that guarantees affordable patient access. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) introduced identical companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. In market after market, competition is dying as a handful of giant companies spend millions to rig the rules, insulate themselves from accountability, and line their pockets at the expense of American families,said Senator Warren. The solution here is not to replace markets, but to fix them. The Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act will introduce more competition into the prescription drug market, and bring down prices for consumers. Nearly 25% of Americans have skipped a dose of their medication or not filled a prescription due to the prohibitive cost. This includes 50% of medications for chronic disease that are not taken as prescribed. This lack of adherence is estimated to have caused approximately 125,000 deaths, and we know the names of some people who h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/oversight/letters/senator-warren-calls-on-department-of-homeland-security-inspector-general-to-conduct-a-rigorous-investigation-into-the-death-of-a-7-year-old-girl-in-the-custody-of-us-customs-and-border-protection- | Senator Warren Calls on Department of Homeland Security Inspector General to Conduct a Rigorous Investigation into the Death of a 7-Year-Old Girl in the Custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2018 Senator Warren Calls on Department of Homeland Security Inspector General to Conduct a Rigorous Investigation into the Death of a 7-Year-Old Girl in the Custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Tragic death raises questions about the Administration's policies regarding detention of children apprehended at border. Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, DC-United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Inspector General (IG)John V. Kellyrequesting a rigorousinvestigationinto the death ofJakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin, a 7-year-old girl who diedon December 8, 2018as aresult of dehydration and shockafter she was taken intothe custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). "The death of this child in CBP custody is profoundly troubling, and points to significant problems with Trump Administration policies on children detained at the border and on the implementation of these policies,"Senator Warren wrote."I ask that you conduct a rigorous investigation, and publicly release the results as quickly as possible." TheWashingtonPostreportedon December 13, 2018 thatJakelin had been traveling fromGuatemala with her father andwas part of a group of 163 migrants who were apprehended by CBP officials on December 6 in a remote part of the New Mexico desert. However, approximately eight hours after being taken into custody and afterJakelinhad passed an initial health screening, Jakelin's father notified a CBP agent that she was sick and vomiting. Her condition quickly deteriorated, and she died on December 8 at Providence Children's Hospital in El Paso, Texas. On December 14, 2018,CBP released astatementthatBorder Patrol agents conducted an initial screening that "consisted of an interview and observation of the detainee to identify any health or safety problems to ensure that they receive necessary medica… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/in-the-news/us-rep-richard-neal-pledges-take-immediate-action-protect-aca-wake-court-ruling | US Rep. Richard Neal pledges to take immediate action to protect ACA in wake of court ruling | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, a Springfield Democrat who is expected to lead the House Ways and Means Committee, pledged to take immediate action when the Congress convenes in January to protect the Affordable Care Act and appeal a recent federal court ruling, which struck down the controversial health care law. Neal, who led floor opposition to Republican-backed efforts to dismantle key components of the law, known as Obamacare, joined other Democratic leaders in condemning a U.S. District Court in Fort Worth's decision that struck down the entire ACA on Friday, arguing that its mandate requiring Americans to buy health insurance is unconstitutional. The congressman, in a Friday statement issued with Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., D-New Jersey, and Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, slammed the court's decision as reckless," arguing that it endangers the lives of millions of Americans who are going to lose their health care. They further called the court's ruling in a lawsuit brought by a group of Republican governors and state attorneys general an ideological decision in a case that has no legal merit. Pointing to Democrats' successes in the 2018 midterms, the lawmakers argued that the election served as a referendum on "how important access to health coverage and protections for pre-existing conditions are for American families." Neal, Pallone and Scott called for an emergency stay of this heartless ruling and pledged to "take immediate action in the new Congress to intervene in this case and appeal this decision." House Democrats will do whatever it takes to make sure the protections enshrined in the Affordable Care Act endure, they said. The lives and wellbeing of millions of Americans -- including those living with pre-existing conditions -- are on the line. Federal District Court Judge Reed O'Connor, in his ruling, said the individual coverage mandate can no longer be sustained as an exercise of Congress's tax power," according to reports. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-leads-colleagues-in-renewed-defense-of-strong-childrens-educational-television-programming-rules | Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Renewed Defense of Strong Children’s Educational Television Programming Rules | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Renewed Defense of Strong Children's Educational Television Programming Rules Monday, December 17, 2018 FCC already approved proposal that could weaken so-called KidVid rules Boston (December 17, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and the author of the Children's Television Act, today led eight of this colleagues in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to maintain essential elements of the Kid Vid rules, which ensure access to children's education programming on over-the-air broadcast television, in accordance with the Children's Television Act. In the letter, the Senators highlight the need to preserve existing rules requiring broadcasters to air three hours of regularly scheduled educational children's programming a week on their primary stations. In light of comments recently filed in response to this proposal, we write to encourage you to ensure that all children, regardless of their families' income level or access to high speed internet, continue to have access to the educational programming they deserve,write the Senators.In particular, we urge you to preserve existing rules requiring broadcasters to air three hours of regularly scheduled educational children's programming a week on their primary stations. A copy of the letter can be foundHERE. Also signing the letter are Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Gary C. Peters (D-Mich.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). In June, Republican Commissioner Michael O'Reilly released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that makes a number of tentative, and harmful conclusions about the so-called Kid Vid rules, including, proposals to decrease the amount of educational children's shows that broadcasters must air, remove the requirement that quality children's shows are regularly sche… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-and-whitehouse-trump-administration-is-the-most-anti-climate-anti-environment-in-american-history | Senators Markey and Whitehouse: Trump Administration is the Most Anti-Climate, Anti-Environment in American History | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Markey and Whitehouse: Trump Administration is the Most Anti-Climate, Anti-Environment in American History Monday, December 17, 2018 Report highlights 114 Trump administration actions more than one per week to block climate action, weaken bedrock environment and public health rules Washington (December 17, 2018) Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Chairs of the Senate Climate Change Task Force, today released a report detailing the numerous anti-climate and anti-environment actions the federal government has taken since President Trump took office. The agency-by-agency review reveals how key federal agencies, taking cues from the fossil fuel industry, have rolled back almost 50 critical Obama-era actions and advocated for the expansion of oil, gas, and coal production. Of the 114 actions taken by the Trump administration, more than 80 percent have been specifically climate-related. The Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) each account for 35 actionsabout one every two and a half weeks. The Trump administration has been captured part and oil parcel by the fossil fuel and chemical industries, and every environmental, public health, and climate protection on the books is a target,said Senator Markey.From opening up our pristine coasts to offshore drilling, to making our cars less fuel efficient, to allowing corporate polluters to dump more hazardous toxins into our air and water, President Trump is leading the most anti-climate administration in our country's history. His weekly handouts to Big Oil and King Coal all come at the expense of the environment and the American people. Recent scientific studies call for bold and ambitious action on climate, so we must continue fighting the Trump administration every step of the way to ensure we take climate action before it's too late. This report shows just how ugly wholesale capture of the federal government can be,said Senator Whitehouse.On day … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/after-former-employee-blows-the-whistle-on-short-staffing-at-columbia-gas-senators-markey-and-warren-demand-answers | After Former Employee Blows the Whistle on Short-Staffing at Columbia Gas, Senators Markey and Warren Demand Answers | 2018-12-16 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | After Former Employee Blows the Whistle on Short-Staffing at Columbia Gas, Senators Markey and Warren Demand Answers Sunday, December 16, 2018 Columbia Gas reportedly cut down critical oversight department and ignored staff concerns Washington (December 16, 2018) Massachusetts Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren this week asked Columbia Gas to respond to reports that the company had drastically cut resources for the department responsible for monitoring the pressure of the gas distribution system and failed to act after a longtime employee, Bart Maderios, raised concerns that the lack of staff could result in disaster. Maderios, the former manager of Columbia Gas' meters and regulation department, asserts that the company had cut his department from four employees to one. He also says that the company's decision to no longer have a technician on site to monitor gas pressure which could have avoided the September 13 explosions was driven by a lack of resources. The Columbia Gas meters and regulation department maintains the maps detailing the gas pipeline system and was not consulted in preparing the work plan that led to the Merrimack Valley disaster. Columbia Gas prioritized savings over safety and ignored clear concerns from experienced employees, and the people of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover paid a devastating price as a result, said Senator Markey and Senator Warren. We are extremely concerned that Columbia Gas failed to heed warnings that Columbia Gas' decisions to cut critical safety staff could lead to disaster. A copy of the letter can be found HERE. In the letter, the Senators demand answers about whether Mr. Maderios's concerns were acted upon or raised to the awareness of company leadership, and request additional information and documentation on the current status of the meters and regulation department. On November 26, Senator Markey hosted a Senate Commerce Committeefield hearing in Lawrencewith Senator Warren, Senator Maggie H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-commends-deal-to-move-paris-climate-agreement-forward | Senator Markey Commends Deal to Move Paris Climate Agreement Forward | 2018-12-15 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey Commends Deal to Move Paris Climate Agreement Forward Saturday, December 15, 2018 At COP24, international community forges a path towards transparency, implementation Boston (December 15, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chair of the Senate Climate Change Task Force and member of the Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after international negotiators at the United Nations Conference of Parties 24 reached a deal to adopt rules for implementing the Paris climate agreement. As part of the deal, every country will need to follow uniform standards for measuring carbon emissions. Ahead of 2020, countries will be required to raise ambition for reducing the emissions at the heart of causing climate change. Recent scientific reports showed a disturbing path toward global destruction due to climate change, but negotiations in Poland gave us a hopeful alternative roadmap for action, said Senator Markey. The rulebook agreed to at COP24 is a ray of hope despite President Trump's abysmal record on climate change. It will serve as a solid foundation for all nations to continue working toward the goals negotiated in Paris. Support from people around the world for the Paris climate agreement has never been stronger. Despite The Trump administration's giveaways to fossil fuel interests, the United States is still in, and we can make progress. From cities and states setting bold climate goals, to business and entrepreneurs developing clean energy solutions, the United States has the technological might to lead the world in emissions reductions. And now, with a new Congress set to begin, we must exert the political will to do it. In November of 2018, Senator Markey introduced a Senate Resolution expressing U.S. support for the Paris climate agreement. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynch.house.gov/2018/12/congressman-lynch-joins-representatives-pocan-luján-boyle-and-schakowsky-introduce | Congressman Lynch Joins Representatives Luján, Pocan, Boyle, and Schakowsky to Introduce House Companion of Senator Warren’s Accountable Capitalism Act | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Stephen F. Lynch | L000562 | lynch.house.gov | lynch | https://lynch.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - On Thursday, Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced the House companion of Senator Warren’s (D-MA) Accountable Capitalism Act. Senator Warren introduced the bill in August to help eliminate skewed market incentives and return to the era when American corporations and American workers did well together. The legislation empowers American workers and aims to reverse the harmful corporate trend over the last thirty years that have produced record corporate profits for American companies but stagnant wages for American workers. “I’m proud to partner with Representatives Luján, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky on this bill to empower American workers,” said Senator Warren. “With the support of this powerful group of House leaders, we’re one big step closer to helping American workers get the higher wages they deserve.” "I am proud to join my colleagues Representatives Luján, Pocan, Boyle and Schakowsky to introduce the House companion Bill to Senator Warren's legislation," said Congressman Lynch. "Hopefully this Bill will help to rebalance the relationship for workers and give employees a stronger voice in the workplace." “Throughout our country’s history, the well-being of our workers has been directly linked to the prosperity we have achieved as a nation,” said Congressman Luján. “Yet today, working families in my district and across the country face rising costs of living and stagnant wages. Elevating the voices of workers in our corporate boardrooms will help restore balance in our economy. The Accountable Capitalism Act is an innovative and commonsense approach to level the playing field. I thank Senator Warren for her partnership on this effort.” “Today, it’s more important than ever that we give American workers the opportunity to have a seat at the table to make critical decisions on their rights and their future. Unfortunately, runaway corporate power is causing more benefits to flow to share… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z |
| https://lynch.house.gov/press-release/congressman-lynch-joins-representatives-pocan-luj%C3%A1n-boyle-and-schakowsky-introduce | Congressman Lynch Joins Representatives Lujn, Pocan, Boyle, and Schakowsky to Introduce House Companion of Senator Warrens Accountable Capitalism Act | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Stephen Lynch | L000562 | lynch.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC - On Thursday, Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Ben Ray Lujn (D-NM), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced the House companion of Senator Warren's (D-MA) Accountable Capitalism Act. Senator Warren introduced the bill in August to help eliminate skewed market incentives and return to the era when American corporations and American workers did well together. The legislation empowers American workers and aims to reverse the harmful corporate trend over the last thirty years that have produced record corporate profits for American companies but stagnant wages for American workers. I'm proud to partner with Representatives Lujn, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky on this bill to empower American workers, said Senator Warren. With the support of this powerful group of House leaders, we're one big step closer to helping American workers get the higher wages they deserve. "I am proud to join my colleagues Representatives Lujn, Pocan, Boyle and Schakowsky to introduce the House companion Bill to Senator Warren's legislation," said Congressman Lynch. "Hopefully this Bill will help to rebalance the relationship for workers and give employees a stronger voice in the workplace." Throughout our country's history, the well-being of our workers has been directly linked to the prosperity we have achieved as a nation, said Congressman Lujn. Yet today, working families in my district and across the country face rising costs of living and stagnant wages. Elevating the voices of workers in our corporate boardrooms will help restore balance in our economy. The Accountable Capitalism Act is an innovative and commonsense approach to level the playing field. I thank Senator Warren for her partnership on this effort. Today, it's more important than ever that we give American workers the opportunity to have a seat at the table to make critical decisions on their rights and their future. Unfortunately, runaway corporate power is causing more benefits to flow to shareholders and CEOs, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/press-releases/house-democratic-health-leaders-blast-court-ruling-undermining-aca | House Democratic Health Leaders Blast Court Ruling... | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | House Democratic Health Leaders Blast Court Ruling Undermining ACA House Democratic Health Leaders Blast Court Ruling Undermining ACA WASHINGTON, DC Today, Ways & Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA), Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA) released the following statement after a U.S. District Court Judge struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA): This reckless court decision endangers the lives of millions of Americans who are going to lose their health care. It is an ideological decision in a case that has no legal merit. Last month's election results showed how important access to health coverage and protections for pre-existing conditions are for American families, and we are calling for an emergency stay of this heartless ruling. We will take immediate action in the new Congress to intervene in this case and appeal this decision. House Democrats will do whatever it takes to make sure the protections enshrined in the Affordable Care Act endure. The lives and wellbeing of millions of Americans including those living with pre-existing conditions are on the line. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/press-releases/neal-statement-after-congress-passes-farm-bill | Neal Statement After Congress Passes Farm Bill | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | Neal Statement After Congress Passes Farm Bill Neal Statement After Congress Passes Farm Bill WASHINGTON - Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after Congress passed a $867 billion farm bill. "I want to commend the efforts of my colleagues on the Agriculture Committee, which have resulted in this bipartisan bill," said Congressman Neal."I am particularly pleased that the conference report rejects controversial provisions from the House bill, which would have increased hunger and hardship for millions of Americans, who are struggling to work. The House-passed cuts would have harmed many children, seniors, and working parents in my home state of Massachusetts, where about one in nine residents currently relies on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) to put food on the table." ## | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/pallone-markey-lead-bipartisan-bicameral-letter-commending-armenia-on-free-and-fair-election | Pallone, Markey Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Commending Armenia on Free and Fair Election | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Pallone, Markey Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Commending Armenia on Free and Fair Election Friday, December 14, 2018 Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter from eight members of the United States Congress congratulating Armenia on its historic elections that took place on Sunday. Since early 2017, Armenia has taken significant steps towards becoming a freer and more open democracy. The letter also reaffirms the long-standing ties between the United States and Armenia and pledges continued support from the United States to the Armenian people. In addition to Pallone and Markey, the letter was signed by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Congressman David Trott (R-MI), Congressman David G. Valadao (R-CA), Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), Congressman Adam B. Schiff (D-CA), and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). Letter Text: December 14, 2018 His Excellency Nikol Pashinyan Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Yerevan Dear Prime Minister Pashinyan: As members of the United States Congress and the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, we write to offer our congratulations on Armenia's historic elections that took place on December 9. Since April of last year, the Republic of Armenia has seen a remarkable change in its government through peaceful and democratic means. This change was motivated by the Armenian people strongly expressing their desire for an open democracy. Sunday's election was another resounding victory for advocates of a free and fair electoral process and ongoing democratic reforms. As the political transition continues, we encourage your government to maintain that momentum by advancing initiatives to further government transparency, strengthen democratic institutions, and empower civil society in Armenia. We also wish to reassure the Armenian peopl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-queries-fda-on-asbestos-and-baby-powder-products | Senator Markey Queries FDA on Asbestos and Baby Powder Products | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey Queries FDA on Asbestos and Baby Powder Products Friday, December 14, 2018 Media report reveals Johnson & Johnson may have known about presence of toxic substance in products for decades but concealed information Boston (December 14, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today queried the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about reports that Johnson & Johnson has known for many years that its baby powder products contain asbestos a human carcinogen that causes cancer but concealed that information from regulators and the public. In a letter sent today to the FDA, Senator Markey calls on the FDA to begin looking into this matter immediately, using the full force of its regulatory and investigatory authority. Senator Markey wants to know whether Johnson & Johnson misled regulators and whether its baby powder products have posed, and continue to pose, a threat to public health and safety. Johnson & Johnson's baby powder is an iconic consumer product, used by countless American families,writes Senator Markey in his letter to FDA Administrator Dr. Scott Gottlieb.That the company may have concealed a potentially serious health and safety risk associated with the use of its baby powder is deeply troubling. A copy of the letter can be foundHERE. As former top Democrat on the Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight subcommittee of the Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator Markey was a keynegotiatorof the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which updated the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In December 2015, Senator Markey released the report, Failing the Grade: Asbestos in America's Schools based on an investigation that queried all 50 states on the management of asbestos hazards in school buildings. In August 2015, Senator Markey and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) weresuccessfulin getting Amazon, DollarTree, ToysRUs and Party City to immed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-whitehouse-warren-and-reed-urge-consensus-between-the-offshore-wind-and-fishing-industries | Senators Markey, Whitehouse, Warren, and Reed Urge Consensus Between the Offshore Wind and Fishing Industries | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Markey, Whitehouse, Warren, and Reed Urge Consensus Between the Offshore Wind and Fishing Industries Friday, December 14, 2018 Senators advocate that fishermen's interest be considered earlier in the siting process Washington, D.C. (December 14, 2018) Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) sent a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) urging the agency to continue to adopt policies for the offshore wind leasing and permitting process that bring fishermen and other marine stakeholders into the conversation early in order to minimize spatial conflicts and reduce the risk of economic harm to the fishing industry. As wind developers lease areas in federal waters for the first time, the Senators contend that existing stakeholders must be thoroughly consulted both before and after leases are granted. In their letter, the Senators point to the Rhode Island's success fostering collaborative and meaningful engagement, proving that offshore wind and other marine industries can operate in harmony. The Senators note that while BOEM has tried to improve communication between the fishing industry and wind developers, many of their constituents consider the existing efforts to be ineffective. Our states understand that smart planning and consultation with stakeholders, particularly the fishing industry, will allow offshore wind to flourish in the United States, protect important ocean resources, and maintain access for existing users,write the Senators in their letter to BOEM Acting Director Dr. Walter Cruickshank. A copy of the letter can be foundHERE. In their letter, the Senators ask the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to respond to questions that include: Which types of location-specific data has BOEM used before leases are granted to understand where fishermen fish and transit? Has BOEM used fishing location data from the Northeast Regional Data Portal to infor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-democrats-urge-white-house-to-continue-nuclear-arms-control-negotiations | Senate Democrats Urge White House to Continue Nuclear Arms Control Negotiations | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 13, 2018 Senate Democrats Urge White House to Continue Nuclear Arms Control Negotiations Senators Concerned Trump Administration is Leading U.S. Toward Nuclear Arms Race with Russia Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today led a group of 26 Senators in sending a letter to President Trump outlining Democratic Caucus arms control priorities for the 116th Congress and expressing strong support for continued arms control negotiations. The letter follows the Trump Administration's recent decision to unilaterally withdraw the United States from the landmark Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) with Russia. The INF Treaty, which was negotiated by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 and ratified by the Senate in a vote of 93-5, eliminated an entire class of missiles and has formed the foundation of the United States' bilateral arms control efforts with Russia. In their letter, the senators urged the Trump Administration to reconsider its planned withdrawal from the INF Treaty and to redouble diplomatic efforts to preserve the agreement and bring Russia back into compliance despite its recent violations. The senators argued that a U.S. withdrawal would threaten the security of our allies and troops stationed in Europe while allowing Russia to escape blame, and called on the Administration to work with our NATO allies to hold Russia accountable for its violation of the treaty. The senators' letter also called for an extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with Russia, a bilateral treaty that provides the United States with crucial insight into the location, movement, and elimination of Russia's strategic forces, that is set to expire in February 2021. Final… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-delivers-commencement-address-at-morgan-state-university | Warren Delivers Commencement Address at Morgan State University | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 14, 2018 Warren Delivers Commencement Address at Morgan State University "Two sets of rules: one for the wealthy and the well-connected. And one for everybody else. Two sets of rules: one for white families. And one for everybody else. That's how a rigged system works. And that's what we need to change." "Everyone will tell you to work hard...But I'm here with a bolder message: It's time to change the rules...Rules matter. And you have the power to make this country a more perfect union -- make it the nation you want it to be." Video (YouTube) Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today delivered the keynote address at Morgan State University's (MSU) December Commencement Exercises. In her remarks to nearly 500 students graduating from the largest of Maryland's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Senator Warren discussed the importance of changing the rules so that everyone gets a fair shot at building a future. The full text of her remarks is available below. Senator Elizabeth Warren: Morgan State University Commencement Address Baltimore, MD | December 14, 2018 **As Prepared for Delivery** Hello Morganites! Thank you President Wilson. Thank you Board of Trustees. And I want to take a moment to thank a champion and fearless leader in the fight for social, economic and racial justice for being with us today. Your Congressman, and my dear friend and long-time partner in so many fights, Congressman Elijah Cummings. This iconic place is a shining example of what HBCU's have embodied in this country for over one hundred years - institutions that cultivate leaders who fight for equality, justice and opportunity. It is my honor to be here with you. Morgan State University - what a great motto you have. "Growing the future, Leading the World." That's a lot of pressure to put on you guys. Especially right now. Especially when some of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397271 | McGovern, Hultgren, Baldwin, Rubio Applaud Final Passage of their Bipartisan Bill that Holds China Accountable for Limiting Access to Tibet | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jim McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | legacy | Today, U.S. Congressmen James McGovern (D-MA) and Randy Hultgren (R-IL) along with U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) applauded final passage in the Senate of their bipartisan bill H.R. 1872, the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act.The bill denies Chinese government officials access to the United States if they are responsible for creating or implementing restrictions on American government officials, journalists, independent observers and tourists seeking access to Tibet. Our foreign policy ought to send the message that we stand for human rights. That we stand with those whose culture and religious freedom are oppressed. And that our values compel us to speak out when we see something that's wrong, said Congressman McGovern. Once this bill is signed into law by the President, there will be real consequences for the Chinese officials who systematically violate the fundamental rights of the Tibetan people. If these officials want to visit the United States, they must allow reciprocal access to Tibet. The Chinese government has sought to hide their ongoing destruction of the culture, language and religion of the Tibetan people from the international community, including outside government officials and journalists, while their own officials and citizens enjoy unfettered access to the United States. This legislation helps to level the playing field for those Chinese government officials responsible for barring entry to the Tibetan region and is a step toward a freer exchange of information for the Tibetan people, said Congressman Hultgren. If the Chinese government stands by its nothing to see here' rhetoric about Tibet, then it should allow U.S. government officials, journalists and citizens to visit, said Senator Baldwin. Access to Tibet is blocked precisely because of China's widespread human rights violations there, including official oppression of Tibetans' religious freedom, culture, language and autonomy. Chinese officials responsible for violations of democratic principlesand for hidi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://moulton.house.gov/news-stories/press-releases/moulton-announces-support-of-green-new-deal/ | Moulton Announces Support of Green New Deal | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | legacy | Moulton Announces Support of Green New Deal December 13th, 2018 VIDEO: Moulton Announces Support of Green New Deal Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced his support for the Select Committee on a Green New Deal. Moulton, who is a member of the Climate Solutions Caucus, has been a champion of climate change solutions since coming to Congress. Moulton has introduced legislation to fund flood mitigation efforts, pushed for investment in coastal resiliency, and has been a leading voice in recognizing climate change as a national security threat. WATCH: https://twitter.com/sethmoulton/status/1073313134419546114 Key Point: I am proud to announce my support for the Green New Deal. No issue is more important today for our children and our grandchildren than addressing climate change. And if we do so successfully, our nation will be stronger, our economy will be stronger, our communities will be more resilient, and the futures of our children and grandchildren will be much brighter. Full Transcript: I am proud to announce my support for the Green New Deal. No issue is more important today for our children and our grandchildren than addressing climate change. And if we do so successfully, our nation will be stronger, our economy will be stronger, our communities will be more resilient, and the futures of our children and grandchildren will be much brighter. We see the effects of climate change every single day. The horrific wildfires that are truly unprecedented in California. The communities in the southeast, especially [ the ones] that have been decimated by so many hurricanes over the last decade. And daily at home, in my communities that I represent on the North Shore in Massachusetts. Fisheries are being put out of business by warming oceans, and rising sea levels are threatening the coastal communities that have been home to people for generations. So we have to take action on this. And… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-warren-joins-bipartisan-letter-urging-cdc-and-atsdr-to-prioritize-studies-on-health-effects-of-firefighters-exposure-to-pfas | Senator Warren Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging CDC and ATSDR to Prioritize Studies on Health Effects of Firefighters’ Exposure to PFAS | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 13, 2018 Senator Warren Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging CDC and ATSDR to Prioritize Studies on Health Effects of Firefighters' Exposure to PFAS The Group of Bipartisan Senators Request Additional Action to Determine Whether Prolonged Contact PFAS Contaminants is a Contributing Factor to the High Incidences of Cancer Full Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, DC -United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joined Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and a bipartisan group of 20 Senators in a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), requesting that the agencies take additional steps to ensure that the health effects of occupational exposure to per-and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), particularly in firefighters, are sufficiently studied. The letter is in response to ATSDR Director Patrick Breysse's announcement that firefighters will not be included in the ATSDR study. Firefighters, both military and civilian, work in environments that have higher exposure to PFAS, which are found in firefighting foam. As you are aware, PFAS chemicals are a byproduct of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), a fire suppressant agent, and have been linked to a number of adverse human health effects, the Senators wrote. The potential ties between PFAS and various forms of cancer are of particular concern to military and civilian firefighters across the country who may have experienced long-term occupational exposure to PFAS due to the use of AFFF in firefighting and fire training exercises. Several studies, including a multi-year study completed by CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), indicate that firefighters are at a higher risk of cancer compared to the general population in the U.S. Both NIOSH and ATSDR operate under the CDC. The PFA… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-warrens-accountable-capitalism-act-moves-forward-as-representatives-lujn-pocan-lynch-boyle-and-schakowsky-introduce-house-companion | Senator Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act Moves Forward As Representatives Luján, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky Introduce House Companion | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 13, 2018 Senator Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act Moves Forward As Representatives Lujn, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky Introduce House Companion The Comprehensive Legislation Would Help Eliminate Skewed Market Incentives and Empower American Workers Senate Bill Text | Bill Summary | Op-Ed | Letter of Support Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) applauded U.S. Representative Ben Ray Lujn (D-N.M.), incoming Assistant Democratic Leader; Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), incoming co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus; Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.); Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.); and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), for introducing companion legislation to Senator Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act. Senator Warren introduced the bill in August to help eliminate skewed market incentives so that American corporations and American workers can do well together. The legislation empowers American workers and aims to reverse the harmful corporate trend over the last thirty years that have produced record corporate profits for American companies but stagnant wages for American workers. "I'm proud to partner with Representatives Lujn, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky on this bill to empower American workers," said Senator Warren. "With the support of this powerful group of House leaders, we're one big step closer to helping American workers get the higher wages they deserve." "Throughout our country's history, the well-being of our workers has been directly linked to the prosperity we have achieved as a nation," said Representative Lujn. "Yet today, working families in my district and across the country face rising costs of living and stagnant wages. Elevating the voices of workers in our corporate boardrooms will help restore balance in our economy. The Accountable Capitalism Act is an innovative and commonsense approach to level the playing… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-van-hollen-call-on-senate-banking-committee-to-investigate-deutsche-bank | Warren, Van Hollen Call on Senate Banking Committee to Investigate Deutsche Bank | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | Letter Follows Recent Raid of Head Office in Frankfurt as Part of Money Laundering Probe Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), both members of the Senate Banking Committee, wrote to Chairman Crapo asking the Banking Committee to launch a detailed, bipartisan investigation into Deutsche Bank. "Over the past several years, Deutsche Bank has been the subject of numerous enforcement actions in the in the United States and abroad, and just weeks ago the bank's head office and other locations in Frankfurt were raided by 170 police officers and tax investigators as part of a money laundering probe," the senators wrote. "Given the Committee's jurisdiction over banking regulatory enforcement, Deutsche Bank's history of regulatory problems, and the recent allegations of money laundering that resulted in the recent raid conducted by German law enforcement, we request that the Banking Committee undertake an investigation into Deutsche Bank and its compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/videos/watch/senator-warren-questions-central-command-nominee-about-us-support-for-saudi-arabia | Senator Warren Questions Central Command Nominee about US Support for Saudi Arabia | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-decries-fcc-action-to-permit-wireless-carriers-to-block-and-discriminate-against-text-messages | Senator Markey Decries FCC Action to Permit Wireless Carriers to Block and Discriminate Against Text Messages | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey Decries FCC Action to Permit Wireless Carriers to Block and Discriminate Against Text Messages Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Plans to introduce legislation to rescind the order and establish appropriate safeguards to protect text messages Washington (December 12, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today blasted a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaratory Ruling classifying text messaging as an information service. Now that text messages are classified as an information service, telephone carriers are free to block text messages to favor their own texting services and stifle free speech. The FCC has an obligation to promote competition and freedom of speech over our telecommunications networks,said Senator Markey. With this action, the FCC stifling free speech by giving telephone carriers the freedom to block any text message they wish, potentially harming competition and our democracy values. Congress can right this wrong, which is why I intend to introduce legislation to rescind this order and establish appropriate safeguards to protect this vital means of communications. Last week, Senator Markeylednine Democratic Senators called on the FCC to classify text messages as a telecommunications service. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-statement-on-columbia-gas-merrimack-valley-gas-restoration-project-substantially-complete-announcement | Senator Markey Statement on Columbia Gas Merrimack Valley Gas Restoration Project ‘Substantially Complete’ Announcement | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey Statement on Columbia Gas Merrimack Valley Gas Restoration Project Substantially Complete' Announcement Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Washington (December 12, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today after Columbia Gas of Massachusetts announced that restoration of gas service to residences and businesses in the Merrimack Valley is substantially complete. I still have many questions that remain unanswered as Columbia Gas transitions to Phase 2' of its restoration process,said Senator Markey.The residents of Lawrence, North Andover, and Andover need a timeline and must be reassured that there is a set plan for their appliances to be safely replaced, and we need to know that Columbia Gas will prioritize the use of energy efficient models. We also need to know what will happen if customers need boilers or other appliances serviced or replaced in the middle of winter. The residents of the Merrimack Valley have shown an historic resiliency during this cold New England winter, and I pledge to them that I will continue to fight to hold Columbia Gas and NiSource accountable. On November 26, Senator Markey hosted a Senate Commerce Committeefield hearing in Lawrencewith Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (MA-03), Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Congresswoman-elect Lori Trahan. The hearing was focused on the September 13 natural gas pipeline explosions and fires in Lawrence and Andover, Massachusetts that killed Leonel Rondon, injured more than two dozen, and damaged more than 100 structures. The hearing was the public's opportunity to see Senator Markey and member of the New England Congressional delegation ask questions about the response efforts by Columbia Gas, as well as federal, state, and local authorities. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/news-coverage/curbed-elizabeth-warren-doubles-down-on-affordable-housing-legislation | Curbed: Elizabeth Warren doubles down on affordable housing legislation | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 12, 2018 Curbed: Elizabeth Warren doubles down on affordable housing legislation Today, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) doubled down on her strategy to fix America's housing crisis. Along with Rep.Cedric Richmond(D-LA) and Rep.Gwen Moore(D-WI), she introduced the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act to the House, a companion to a Senate bill Warrenintroducedin September. America is facing a housing crisisa crisis that has been decades in the making, Sen. Warren said at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center. This is a crisis that hits middle-class families, working families, the working poor, the poor poor. Costs are up and over time housing stock is deteriorating. The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act confronts the shameful history of government-backed housing discrimination and is designed to benefit those families that have been denied opportunities to build wealth because of the color of their skin. TheAmerican Housing and Economic Mobility Acttakes a comprehensive approach to the housing crisis, tacklingaffordable housingsupply through a $450 billion investment over a decade into theHousing Trust Fundto build or preserve rental units; strengthens the Fair Housing Act to ban discrimination on sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, and income source; incentivizes rezoning; funds housing construction on rural and tribal land; and closesthe racial wealth gapby providing down payments to first-time homebuyers in formerlyredlined neighborhoodsor segregated areas. A tax increase on the wealthiest Americans will pay for the bill. Read more here. By: Dianna Budds Source: Curbed Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-bonamici-colleagues-call-on-devos-to-rescind-acics-reinstatement | Warren, Bonamici, Colleagues Call on DeVos to Rescind ACICS Reinstatement | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 12, 2018 Warren, Bonamici, Colleagues Call on DeVos to Rescind ACICS Reinstatement Cite Collapse of For-Profit College Chain Education Corporation of America and New Evidence of Education Department Misrepresentation Text of the Letter (PDF) | Exhibits to Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), along with four of their Senate colleagues and five of their House colleagues sent a letter urging Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and officials at the Department of Education to immediately rescind the decision to fully reinstate federal recognition of the controversial for-profit college accreditor, the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). In the letter, the lawmakers also released new evidence confirming reports that the Department ignored major red flags and premised its decision on false, misleading evidence about support for ACICS among other federally recognized college accreditors. The letter comes in the wake of news that Education Corporation of America, the largest remaining college chain accredited by ACICS, has abruptly gone out of business. ACICS now has the unique distinction of being the sole accrediting agency that has overseen the three largest collapses of institutions of higher education in American history. In every case, ACICS disregarded clear warning signs and failed to act quickly enough to protect students and taxpayers. In the letter sent yesterday, Warren and her colleagues released new evidence confirming initial reports that that the Department misrepresented evidence about peer support for ACICS. In a memo explaining its final decision, the Department claimed that five agencies had written letters in support of ACICS's reinstatement. But in response to Warren and her colleagues' earlier inquiry, four out of five agencies denied having issued explicit statements of support. These deeply troubling findings confirm the initial reporting that [Education Depar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/videos/watch/warren-presses-sec-chairman-to-adopt-uniform-fiduciary-standard-for-investment-advisers-and-brokers | Warren Presses SEC Chairman to Adopt Uniform Fiduciary Standard for Investment Advisers and Brokers | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/oversight/letters/warren-bonamici-colleagues-call-on-devos-to-rescind-acics-reinstatement | Warren, Bonamici, Colleagues Call on DeVos to Rescind ACICS Reinstatement | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 12, 2018 Warren, Bonamici, Colleagues Call on DeVos to Rescind ACICS Reinstatement Cite Collapse of For-Profit College Chain Education Corporation of America and New Evidence of Education Department Misrepresentation Text of the Letter (PDF) | Exhibits to Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), along with four of their Senate colleagues and five of their House colleagues sent a letter urging Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and officials at the Department of Education to immediately rescind the decision to fully reinstate federal recognition of the controversial for-profit college accreditor, the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). In the letter, the lawmakers also released new evidence confirming reports that the Department ignored major red flags and premised its decision on false, misleading evidence about support for ACICS among other federally recognized college accreditors. The letter comes in the wake of news that Education Corporation of America, the largest remaining college chain accredited by ACICS, has abruptly gone out of business. ACICS now has the unique distinction of being the sole accrediting agency that has overseen the three largest collapses of institutions of higher education in American history. In every case, ACICS disregarded clear warning signs and failed to act quickly enough to protect students and taxpayers. In the letter sent yesterday, Warren and her colleagues released new evidence confirming initial reports that that the Department misrepresented evidence about peer support for ACICS. In a memo explaining its final decision, the Department claimed that five agencies had written letters in support of ACICS's reinstatement. But in response to Warren and her colleagues' earlier inquiry, four out of five agencies denied having issued explicit statements of support. These deeply troubling findings confirm the initial reporting that [Education Depar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-america-shouldnt-swallow-trump-administrations-new-dirty-water-rules | Senator Markey: America Shouldn’t Swallow Trump Administration’s New Dirty Water Rules | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey: America Shouldn't Swallow Trump Administration's New Dirty Water Rules Tuesday, December 11, 2018 New proposal would eliminate pollutant discharge protections, water quality standards, and other key Clean Water Act provisions Washington (December 11, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to redefine the Waters of the U.S. also known as WOTUS or the Clean Water Rule that would receive federal protections under the Clean Water Act. The Clean Water Rule, issued in 2015 by the Obama administration's EPA and Army Corps of Engineers, had expanded Clean Water Act protections to include two million miles of streams that flow into larger bodies of water, along with 20 million acres of wetlands. It secured safe drinking water for 117 million Americans. In Boston we may sing about dirty water' at Fenway Park, but pollution of our nation's waterways is a threat to our economy, environment, and public health,said Senator Markey.The Clean Water Act has been integral to cleaning up our waters to protect wildlife, ensure safe drinking water, and provide economically valuable sources of recreation. Boston Harbor, the Charles River, the Connecticut River, and hundreds of other irreplaceable Massachusetts waterways and sources would be in jeopardy if this rule is enacted. Rolling back key protections for clean water and public health to benefit a handful of ranchers and miners is simply bad policy, and I will continue fighting to ensure that we maintain health of the waterways we've worked so hard to clean up. The proposed revision follows former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's two-year suspension of the Clean Water Rule in January 2018 while the administration developed a replacement. President Trump had declared rolling back the Clean Water Rule to be one of his top priorities when he took office, and issued an e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-and-merkley-call-for-immediate-and-indefinite-suspension-of-any-nuclear-cooperation-agreement-with-saudi-arabia | Senators Markey and Merkley Call for Immediate and Indefinite Suspension of Any Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Saudi Arabia | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Markey and Merkley Call for Immediate and Indefinite Suspension of Any Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Saudi Arabia Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Request a briefing on status of recent negotiations with Energy Secretary Perry, reiterate call for any agreement to include highest nonproliferation standards Washington (December 11, 2018) Senators Edward J. Markey and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today called on Energy Secretary Rick Perry to brief Congress on any discussions he has had with Saudi Arabia on a potential civil nuclear cooperation agreement, or 123 agreement, on his recent trip to the region. For months, there have been reports of negotiations between the Trump administration and Saudi Arabia on a potential 123 agreement, but members of Congress have yet to be briefed, despite the legal obligation by the Administration to do so. In their letter, the Senators reiterate their belief that any 123 agreement with Saudi Arabia include the highest nonproliferation standards, including forgoing any enrichment or reprocessing activities within the Kingdom's territory. Additionally, in light of Saudi Arabia's flagrant disregard for international rule of law, including the murder of U.S. journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Senators Markey and Merkley call for the immediate and indefinite suspension of any negotiations for a 123 agreement. Unfortunately, Mr. Khashoggi's murder if just the latest and most blatant demonstration by Saudi Arabia that it will do as it pleases with little regard or respect for human rights for the international rule of law,write the Senators in their letter to Secretary Perry.It is imperative that you brief us and all other interested members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on any and all of your discussions regarding civil nuclear cooperation during your recent trip to the region, as well as the Trump administration's rationale for continuing these sensitive discussions at all. A copy of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/members-of-congressional-black-caucus-including-chairman-cedric-richmond-introduce-house-companion-to-warrens-historic-legislation-to-confront-affordable-housing-crisis | Members of Congressional Black Caucus, Including Chairman Cedric Richmond, Introduce House Companion to Warren's Historic Legislation to Confront Affordable Housing Crisis | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 11, 2018 Members of Congressional Black Caucus, Including Chairman Cedric Richmond, Introduce House Companion to Warren's Historic Legislation to Confront Affordable Housing Crisis According to independent economic analysis, legislation will reduce rents by 10% and create 1.5 million new jobs with no deficit impact Civil rights groups say the bill is a critical step towards reversing the legacy of racial discrimination in the United States Senate Bill Text (PDF) |Bill Summary (PDF)|Moody's Independent Analysis (PDF) | Video (Facebook) Washington, DC -United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) applauds Representative Cedric Richmond (D-La.), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and three other members of the CBC, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), and Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), for introducing companion legislation to Senator Warren's American Housing and Economic Mobility Act. Senator Warren introduced the Senate version of this bill in September. The bill will bring down costs for renters and buyers and level the playing field so families everywhere can find a decent place to live at a decent price and help reverse the effects of decades of housing discrimination on communities of color. According to anindependent analysisof the legislation from Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of non-partisan Moody's Analytics, the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act would build or rehabilitate more than 3 million units over the next decade and fully close the current gap between housing demand and supply, create 1.5 million new jobs at its peak impact, bring down rents for lower-income and middle-class families by 10%-saving families an average of $100 per month-and produce no long-term deficit impact. "I'm excited to fight alongside Representatives Richmond, Lee, Cummings, and Moore for bold new legislation that confronts the shameful history of government-backed housing discrimination and is designed to benefit those families who have been denied opportunities … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=172EE6C7-A804-43F7-AC56-4FBEDD61BE13 | Clark, Members Introduce Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | legacy | December 10, 2018- WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, on International Human Rights Day and the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Katherine Clark, Ranking Member Nita Lowey, Ranking Member Eliot Engel, Rep. Barbara Lee, and Rep. Lois Frankel introduced the Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act. The bill would require the U.S. State Department to include reproductive rights in its annual human rights report after the State Department deleted all subsections without warning or justification in 2017. Documenting and reporting human rights violations is a major part of eradicating their existence, said Congresswoman Clark. This bill would ensure that our State Department maintains its vital role as an international watchdog and protector of women's rights no matter the ideology of our White House. The U.S. cannot turn its back on the countless women around the world who are deprived of basic reproductive rights, said Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee and its Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. I'm proud to support legislation that would restore reproductive rights to the State Department's annual human rights report, maintaining U.S. leadership on behalf of the world's women across administrations. The Trump Administration's censorship of key elements of the State Department's annual human rights report is outrageous, said Ranking Member Eliot L. Engel. The deletion of reproductive rights was a clear step back from the United States' obligation to address the full range of human rights violations around the globe. This bill will ensure Congress has a clear and complete picture of the challenges women and girls face. Without this information, we cannot hope to overcome those challenges. Regardless of who sits in the Oval Office, the US government should serve as an advocate for women's fundamental reproductive rights. Protecting and advancing women's rights should remain front and center in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kennedy.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/kennedy-announces-support-for-green-new-deal | KENNEDY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR GREEN NEW DEAL | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Joseph Kennedy | K000379 | kennedy.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397270 | McGovern Announces New Washington, D.C. Office Location: Room 408 of the Cannon House Office Building | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jim McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) announced today that the Office of Massachusetts' Second Congressional District in Washington, D.C. has moved to Room 408 of the Cannon House Office Building.The mandatory move was prompted by an ongoing, long-term renewal project of the Cannon Building undertaken by the Architect of the Capitol during which occupants must relocate in phases while workers preserve and restore the historic structure. The second district's new office is in an area of the building that has been restored and reopened to the public. Completed in 1908, the Cannon Building is the oldest congressional office building other than the United States Capitol. According to the Architect of the Capitol, the century-old building is currently plagued by safety, health, environmental and operational issues that pose a serious danger to both staff and members of Congress. The entire renewal project is scheduled to take approximately 10 years, with five phases aligned to fall between Congressional move cycles. Recent photos of the renewal project can be found here. This office belongs to the people of Massachusetts' Second District, said Congressman McGovern. One of the greatest gifts of working here is getting to share it with them when they visit. I encourage and invite everyone to visit my website and schedule a tour with us during their next trip to Washington, D.C. to learn about the amazing history of the United States Capitol Building. The phone number for the office, (202) 225-6101, will remain the same, and any mail which has already been sent to the current office will be redirected to the new office. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/press-releases/markey-warren-neal-mcgovern-announce-10-million-federal-investment-western | Neal, Markey, Warren, McGovern Announce $10 Million of... | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | Washington (December 10, 2018) Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren, and Representatives Richard E. Neal and Jim McGovern today announced the release of a $10.8 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to upgrade the New England Central Railroad main line through Western Massachusetts. Today, the corridor's infrastructure cannot accommodate the modern, North American industry standard weight for freight cars, decreasing the amount of cargo that is shipped on this line. Since the mid-2000s, the private sector and state and federal governments have invested more than $80 million to modernize the line in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. This $10.8 million BUILD grant will be combined with $9.6 million in state funding through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and $9.6 million from the New England Central Railroad to modernize the remaining link in Massachusetts, replacing 31 miles of new rail and 20,000 crossties, and strengthening 20 bridges. With this BUILD grant, we can finally close a crucial gap preventing Massachusetts producers and consumers from enjoying a more efficient, cost-effect freight network, said Senator Markey, a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee. This robust federal investment will create jobs and spur growth and economic activity in the region. From Worcester, to Springfield and beyond, this BUILD grant will make the region more competitive in an increasingly globalized economy. This federal funding to upgrade the New England Central Railroad is crucial for Western Massachusetts freight transportation, said Senator Warren. I'm committed to ensuring that the federal government is a strong partner for the Commonwealth, and that means supporting key infrastructure projects like these, which will increase the region's participation in the freight network and spur economic growth. As a longtime advocate of both freight and passenger rail, I am pleased that the ind… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/press-releases/neal-and-pallone-urge-homeland-security-department-withdraw-harmful-new-public-charge | Neal and Pallone Urge Homeland Security Department to... | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen today to express their concerns with a rule that would significantly alter the public charge test, which has been part of federal immigration law for decades. The two Democratic Committee leaders also strongly urged Secretary Nielsen to withdraw this proposal immediately. Today is the deadline for comment on the proposed rule, which was published on October 10. Under longstanding policy, the federal government can deny an individual entry into the United States or adjust legal permanent resident status if he or she is determined likely to become a public charge. Current public charge policy limits the benefits considered to be cash assistance, such as Supplemental Security Income, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and comparable state and local programs and government-funded institutional long-term care. Under the proposed rule, immigration officials would also consider non-cash benefits from programs that support work and improve health, including Medicaid and SNAP, in making a public charge determination. Neal and Pallone worry that the new rule would lead to decreased participation for individuals enrolled in vital public assistance programs, discriminate against individuals with disabilities, and fracture families leaving seniors and their families afraid to go to the doctor or get help paying for food or rent. If finalized, the rule would directly and indirectly exacerbate and undermine participation in public programs that support work, strengthen families, and provide basic necessities to children that are critical in their development to become strong, productive adults, Neal and Pallone wrote to Secretary Nielsen. It would do this through the threatboth real and perceivedthat seeking benefits could affect immigration status or entry into the United States. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/markey-warren-neal-mcgovern-announce-10-million-of-federal-investment-in-western-massachusetts-freight-line | Markey, Warren, Neal, McGovern Announce $10 Million of Federal Investment in Western Massachusetts Freight Line | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Markey, Warren, Neal, McGovern Announce $10 Million of Federal Investment in Western Massachusetts Freight Line Monday, December 10, 2018 Will help modernize the New England Central Railroad main line through Western Massachusetts Washington (December 10, 2018) Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren, and Representatives Richard E. Neal and Jim McGovern announced the release of a $10.8 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to upgrade the New England Central Railroad main line through Western Massachusetts. Today, the corridor's infrastructure cannot accommodate the modern, North American industry standard weight for freight cars, decreasing the amount of cargo that is shipped on this line. Since the mid-2000s, the private sector and state and federal governments have invested more than $80 million to modernize the line in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. This $10.8 million BUILD grant will be combined with $9.6 million in state funding through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and $9.6 million from the New England Central Railroad to modernize the remaining link in Massachusetts, replacing 31 miles of new rail and 20,000 crossties, and strengthening 20 bridges. With this BUILD grant, we can finally close a crucial gap preventing Massachusetts producers and consumers from enjoying a more efficient, cost-effect freight network,said Senator Markey, a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee.This robust federal investment will create jobs and spur growth and economic activity in the region. From Worcester, to Springfield and beyond, this BUILD grant will make the region more competitive in an increasingly globalized economy. This federal funding to upgrade the New England Central Railroad is crucial for Western Massachusetts freight transportation,said Senator Warren.I'm committed to ensuring that the federal government is a strong partner for th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-calls-on-epa-to-keep-promise-and-release-findings-of-key-study-on-health-impacts-of-toxic-formaldehyde_ | Senator Markey Calls on EPA to Keep Promise and Release Findings of Key Study on Health Impacts of Toxic Formaldehyde | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey Calls on EPA to Keep Promise and Release Findings of Key Study on Health Impacts of Toxic Formaldehyde Monday, December 10, 2018 Draft assessment finds formaldehyde to cause cancer and other human health risks Washington (December 10, 2018) Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to keep its promise to move forward with its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) formaldehyde risk assessment, which had been stalled by political appointees at President Donald Trump's EPA. During the nomination process for Peter Wright to serve as EPA's Assistant Administrator for the Office of Land and Emergency Management, the EPA made a commitment to abide by the normal IRIS process and timeline. Former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, during questioning at an EPW hearing in January 2018, indicated that the health study had been completed and was ready for public review. In May, Senators Markey, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and EPW Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-Del.)calledon the EPA to stop delaying the publication of the formaldehyde health assessment. No matter the final disposition of Mr. Wright's nomination, the EPA should keep its promise and move forward with the release of the long-overdue formaldehyde report,said Senator Markey.The EPA has succumbed to pressure from industry for far too long, endangering the public's health. I urge the EPA to ensure that there are no more efforts to delay or block the publication of this assessment. The health assessment in question was begun under the Obama administration and completed in the fall of 2017. It examines the health effects of formaldehyde exposure, a common household chemical found in manufactured wood products and some paints and fragrances. Once finalized, the health study would form part of the scientific foundation for decision making across the EPA. A draft of this assessment indicated tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-warren-and-young-bill-to-increase-federal-transparency-passes-the-senate | Senators Warren and Young Bill to Increase Federal Transparency Passes the Senate | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 10, 2018 Senators Warren and Young Bill to Increase Federal Transparency Passes the Senate The Bipartisan Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act Would Increase Transparency into How Federal Agencies Spend Taxpayer Dollars Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that their legislation, the Good Accounting Obligation in Government (GAO-IG) Act, passed the Senate last week by unanimous consent. The bipartisan bill would increase oversight of taxpayer dollars spent by federal agencies and would require federal agencies to provide annual reports to Congress on the status of implementing recommendations from the Office of Inspector General (IG) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The GAO-IG Act would further require agencies to report on the status of recommendations as part of their annual budget justification. Currently GAO has over 8,000 open federal agency recommendations, and has neglected to act on these recommendations. To ensure that recommendations are implemented, GAO and IG would have to provide a timeline for implementation of outstanding recommendations or provide justification for not implementing the recommendations. "I'm glad to see the GAO-IG Act pass the Senate, and I look forward to working with Senator Young to move this bill through the House," said Senator Warren. "This bill gives Congress and the American people new tools to hold the federal government accountable and ensure that it is fighting for American families." "This bill keeps our government in check and protects Hoosier taxpayers. Increasing accountability in our federal agencies will better serve all Americans,"said Senator Young. "I'm proud that this legislation has passed out of the Senate and I look forward to working with the House to get the GAO-IG Act to the President's desk and signed into law." On June 13, 2018,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-markey-neal-mcgovern-announce-10-million-of-federal-investment-in-western-massachusetts-freight-line | Warren, Markey, Neal, McGovern Announce $10 Million of Federal Investment in Western Massachusetts Freight Line | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | Federal grant will help modernize the New England Central Railroad main line through Western Massachusetts Washington, DC United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representatives Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.) and Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) today announced the release of a $10.8 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to upgrade the New England Central Railroad main line through Western Massachusetts. Today, the corridor's infrastructure cannot accommodate the modern, North American industry standard weight for freight cars, decreasing the amount of cargo that is shipped on this line. Since the mid-2000s, the private sector and state and federal governments have invested more than $80 million to modernize the line in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. This $10.8 million BUILD grant will be combined with $9.6 million in state funding through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and $9.6 million from the New England Central Railroad to modernize the remaining link in Massachusetts, replacing 31 miles of new rail and 20,000 crossties, and strengthening 20 bridges. This federal funding to upgrade the New England Central Railroad is crucial for Western Massachusetts freight transportation, said Senator Warren. I'm committed to ensuring that the federal government is a strong partner for the Commonwealth, and that means supporting key infrastructure projects like these, which will increase the region's participation in the freight network and spur economic growth. With this BUILD grant, we can finally close a crucial gap preventing Massachusetts producers and consumers from enjoying a more efficient, cost-effect freight network, said Senator Markey, a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee. This robust federal investment will create jobs and spur growth and economic activity in the region. From Worcester, to Springfield and beyond, t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/oversight/letters/warren-colleagues-demand-answers-on-white-house-deputy-chief-of-staff-for-communications-bill-shines-compliance-with-federal-ethics-law | Warren, Colleagues Demand Answers on White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Bill Shine’s Compliance with Federal Ethics Law | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 10, 2018 Warren, Colleagues Demand Answers on White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Bill Shine's Compliance with Federal Ethics Law Former Fox News Executive to Receive Millions from Former Employer While Working at White House Washington, DC United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), today sent a letter to Acting White House Counsel Emmet Flood to request information regarding Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Bill Shine and his compliance with federal ethics laws and regulations. The letter follows the recent release of a financial disclosure form which revealed that Mr. Shine, a former executive at 21st Century Fox, the current owner of Fox News, is scheduled to receive millions of dollars in payments from 21st Century Fox while working at the White House. In July 2018, President Trump appointed Mr. Shine to serve as Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, touting Mr. Shine's two decades of television programming, communications, and management experience, including his experience as Co-President of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. According to Mr. Shine's recently-released financial disclosure, Mr. Shine received an $8.4 million severance payment from 21st Century Fox in 2017 and is scheduled to receive additional payments of $3.5 million in 2018 and 2019, even while serving in the White House.In their letter, the senators expressed concern with Mr. Shine's continued receipt of large payments from Fox News while he serves in the White House, and noted that such payments may place him in violation of federal ethics laws and regulations. The senators' letter indicated that Mr. Shine may be violating federal statutes and regulations banning financial conflicts, supplementation of income, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397305 | McGovern Statement on Passing of Firefighter Christopher Roy | 2018-12-09 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jim McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | legacy | McGovern Statement on Passing of Firefighter Christopher Roy f t # e Washington, December 9, 2018 Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement after the passing of Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy while battling an early-morning fire on Lowell Street: I am deeply saddened to learn that Firefighter Christopher Roy passed away this morning. December is already a difficult month for the Worcester Fire Department, and this tragedy only adds to the grief we feel for heroes like Christopher who have been taken from us too soon. His family, friends, and fellow firefighters are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397306 | McGovern Joins Colleagues Demanding Investigation into Use of Tear Gas Against Migrants at the U.S.-Mexico Border | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jim McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and Juan Vargas (D-CA) have led a group of 19 members of Congress, including Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), in a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Inspector General John Kelly to urge an investigation into the Custom and Border Protection (CBP) agents' use of tear gas against migrants at the San Ysidro Border Crossing in California on November 25, 2018. In addition, the federal lawmakers express concerns that the action may have been in violation of CBP's use of force policy and note its impact on Mexican citizens.CBP agents at the San Ysidro Border Crossing responded to this situation by firing tear gas cannisters at the migrants, affecting an unknown number of men, women, and children, including many who did not engage in any violence. This was a severe response. Tear gas is a chemical weapon, whose use on the battlefield is almost universally banned, that causes watering eyes as well as a burning sensation in nasal passages and throats, the federal lawmakers wrote. Given the seriousness of this incident, we urge you to promptly investigate and determine whether CBP officers' actions violated CBP's Use of Force Policy. The letter was also signed by Nydia M. Velzquez (D-NY), Darren Soto (D-FL), Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tony Crdenas (D-CA), Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Linda T. Snchez (D-CA), Andr Carson (D-IN), Kathleen M. Rice (D-NY), Jim Cooper (D-TN), Jim Costa (D-CA), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Pete Aguilar (D-CA), and Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY). The full text of the letter is below: Dear Inspector General Kelly, We write regarding Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents' November 25, 2018 use of tear gas against migrants at the San Ysidro Border Crossing. We are concerned that the decision to use tear gas may constitute a violation of CBP's use of force policy, and sets a troubling precedent. As you may know, the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/following-washington-post-report-senators-reiterate-calls-for-full-disclosure-of-trump-saudi-business-ties | Following Washington Post Report, Senators Reiterate Calls for Full Disclosure of Trump-Saudi Business Ties | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Following Washington Post Report, Senators Reiterate Calls for Full Disclosure of Trump-Saudi Business Ties Friday, December 7, 2018 In October, Senators wrote to President Trump and Trump Org. demanding full accounting of financial ties between Trump and the Saudi Kingdom following murder of Jamal Khashoggi According to Washington Post report, lobbyists for Saudi government paid for 500 rooms at Trump's D.C. hotel after the 2016 election WASHINGTON Today, a group of 11 Democratic senators are reiterating their call for President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization to disclose any financial ties between the Trump Organization and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following aWashington Post reportthat lobbyists representing the Saudi government paid for 500 rooms at the Trump D.C. hotel shortly after President Trump's election. Last month, after the Saudi-led killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi,U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Cory A. Booker (D-N.J.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Jeffrey A. Merkley (D-Ore.)wroteto President Donald Trump and to the Trump Organization seeking a full accounting of any financial ties between the Trump Organization and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but the senators never received a response to their inquiry. The administration's refusal to hold the Saudi Kingdom accountable for its murder of Jamal Khashoggi is a stain on our values as a nation,the senators said today. The latest report that the Saudi government spent hundreds of thousands of dollars at President Trump's hotel shortly after his election, duping veterans in the process may offer insight into why the Trump administration is going to such great lengths to protect the crown prince. We need a full accounting of President Trump and the Trump Organization's business ties to the Saudi governm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/markey-leads-senators-in-call-to-protect-text-messages-from-unreasonable-blocking-and-discrimination | Markey Leads Senators in Call to Protect Text Messages from Unreasonable Blocking and Discrimination | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Markey Leads Senators in Call to Protect Text Messages from Unreasonable Blocking and Discrimination Friday, December 7, 2018 FCC will vote next week on a proposed Declaratory Ruling permitting carriers to block and discriminate against lawful text messages Washington (December 7, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today led a group of nine Democratic Senators in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to classify text messaging as a telecommunications service. During its Open Meeting on December 12, the FCC will vote on a proposed Declaratory Ruling classifying text messaging as an information service, which would permit telephone carriers to block text messages to favor their own texting services and stifle free speech. In 2007, Verizon Wireless blocked mass text messages from Naral Pro-Choice America, an advocacy group supporting women's reproductive rights. Verizon argued that they had the right to censor this content, deeming the messages to be controversial and unsavory'. In recent years, several petitioners have submitted filings to the FCC detailing a series of incidents in which carriers try to force texters to pay for more expensive short code system or enterprise text messaging to reach their audience, rather than by traditional text messages. In the 21st century, text messaging is as essential as telephone service, facilitating trillions of messages between senders and receivers each year from businesses and customers, from organizations and supporters, from parents and teachers, and from doctors and patients,write the Senators in their letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. Should text messaging be classified as an information service, telephone carriers would be free to block any text message they wish. We urge you to right this wrong and classify text messaging as a telecommunications service, affording this vital means of communications protections that promote innovation and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-and-warren-rep-keating-announce-15-million-of-federal-investment-in-the-port-of-new-bedford | Senators Markey and Warren, Rep. Keating Announce $15 Million of Federal Investment in the Port of New Bedford | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senators Markey and Warren, Rep. Keating Announce $15 Million of Federal Investment in the Port of New Bedford Friday, December 7, 2018 This federal investment will help the Port expand and improve its infrastructure and improve the environment Washington (December 7, 2018) Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren, and Representative Bill Keating announced the release of a $15.4 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to improve the infrastructure and environment of the Port of New Bedford. This funding from the federal Department of Transportation will help the Port of New Bedford extend its bulkhead, making room for 60 additional commercial vessels and providing an additional site for offshore wind staging. The project will also sequester 250,000 cubic yards of contaminated materials and provide for the beneficial use of 130,000 cubic yards of sediment. Christmas has come early for the Port of New Bedford, and all of the hard-working fishermen, off-shore wind stagers, and residents who rely on the Port's success,said Senator Markey, a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee. With this BUILD Grant, New Bedford will be able to make much needed improvements and expansions to the Port, while eradicating harmful environmental contaminants. It's a simple formula: better infrastructure equals more commercial activity, and more commercial activity equals greater economic development and job creation for New Bedford and the South Shore. This significant federal investment to improve and modernize the Port of New Bedford is wonderful news, and will help revitalize the local economy while making the Port more environmentally sustainable,said Senator Warren.I'm glad to partner with my colleagues to secure critical funding for projects like these across Massachusetts. This is a significant amount of federal funds that will unlock the potential of the harbor and the City, f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-collins-king-and-daines-lead-senators-in-introducing-legislation-to-honor-wwii-cadet-nurses | Warren, Collins, King, and Daines Lead Senators in Introducing Legislation to Honor WWII Cadet Nurses | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2018 Warren, Collins, King, and Daines Lead Senators in Introducing Legislation to Honor WWII Cadet Nurses Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Unveiled on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Bill Text | One-Pager Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Angus King (I-ME), and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the U.S Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act, a bill to honor women who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII with honorary veteran status. The bill, which comes on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, would recognize former Cadet Nurses' service to our country and provide them with honorable discharges, ribbon and medal privileges, and burial privileges. The bill will be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-MT). "Cadet Nurses served our country bravely in World War II, and they deserve our utmost thanks and respect. When our country needed them most, they stepped up to answer the call of duty," said Senator Warren. "Honoring veterans is not a partisan issue; it's something we are all called to do as Americans. I'm proud to introduce the U.S Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act to ensure that Cadet Nurses who served in World War II receive the recognition they deserve." "Whether in a hospital or overseas on a military base, nurses work on the front lines of patient care in a wide variety of health care settings and serve as critically important advocates for patients and their families," said Senator Collins. "The U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps played a vital role in WWII, addressing a critical shortage of nurses during the War and providing women with an expedited nursing education in exchange for their healthcare services. U.S. Cadet Nurses worked tirelessly to keep America's healthcare system strong, and many went… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kennedy.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/kennedy-to-national-grid-step-up-for-your-workers | KENNEDY TO NATIONAL GRID: STEP UP FOR YOUR WORKERS | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Joseph Kennedy | K000379 | kennedy.house.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/fcc-chairman-pai-fcc-commissioners-industry-and-consumer-groups-support-senators-lee-and-markey-government-spectrum-valuation-act | FCC Chairman Pai, FCC Commissioners, Industry, and Consumer Groups Support Senators Lee and Markey Government Spectrum Valuation Act | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | FCC Chairman Pai, FCC Commissioners, Industry, and Consumer Groups Support Senators Lee and Markey Government Spectrum Valuation Act Thursday, December 6, 2018 Washington (December 6, 2018) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pail, all FCC Commissioners, industry associations, and consumer groups all agree that the Government Spectrum Valuation Act would be an essential ingredient towards expanding and enhancing our wireless world. Since introduction last month, the legislation has garnered the support of several key industry, advocacy, and government stakeholders. The avalanche of support for the Government Spectrum Valuation Act confirms what countless consumers, businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators across the country already know wireless connectivity and the Internet of Things revolution is an essential component for the nation's economic growth and prosperity,said Senators Markey and Lee.But we cannot unleash the full potential of this wireless world without ensuring we more effectively and efficiently manage federal spectrum. We look forward to fighting for this legislation's passage in the next Congress. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) recentlyintroducedthe Government Spectrum Valuation Act, which will require annual coordination of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Office of Management and Budget, and the FCC to determine the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or allocated to each federal agency. The legislation will also require each federal agency to report the value of their electromagnetic spectrum in the President's budget and each federal agency's financial statement. Freeing up spectrum is critical to maintaining U.S. leadership in next-generation wireless technology,said Chairman Pai.The FCC is continuing to work closely with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the federal agencies to ensure that commercial and federal users have ac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-statement-on-epa-rule-roll-back-for-new-coal-plants | Senator Markey Statement on EPA Rule Roll-back For New Coal Plants | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey Statement on EPA Rule Roll-back For New Coal Plants Thursday, December 6, 2018 Washington (December 6, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass), Chair of the Senate Climate Change Task Force and member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, expressed frustration at the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule to redefine standards for greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants. The new proposal would allow newly built coal plants emit 36 percent more carbon dioxide for each megawatt-hour of output than the rule put forward by the Obama administration in 2015. Also buried in the EPA's proposal is a solicitation of comments on whether or not greenhouse gas emissions from power plants contribute significantly to climate change. This proposed rule also directly challenges the second half of the endangerment finding, the result of the landmark Supreme Court decision on Massachusetts v. EPA in 2007 that requires regulation of carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Air Act. In 2017, then-EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said that he would enforce and respect the EPA's endangerment finding and affirmed that the Supreme Court's decision is the law of the land. This roll-back is yet another giveaway to the coal industry at the expense of our climate and health,said Senator Markey.Relaxing these standards could lead to the construction of more coal-fired power plants, and that would be a disaster for our environment and for the planet. Attempting to boost the prospects of a flatlining coal industry would only boost harmful emissions and incidents of asthma and other illness. This EPA reversal also contains a dangerous attempt to gut the endangerment finding on climate emissions, the bedrock court decision that makes it possible for the federal government to act on climate. It is crystal clear that the only action the Trump administration wants to take on climate change is to deny its existence. Any regulations based on facts ca… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/news-coverage/mcclatchy-senators-want-broader-probe-of-fema-contracts-in-puerto-rico | McClatchy: Senators want broader probe of FEMA contracts in Puerto Rico | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 06, 2018 McClatchy: Senators want broader probe of FEMA contracts in Puerto Rico Four prominent Democratic senators on Thursday asked the inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security to broaden an ongoing investigation into contracting and hurricane relief problems in Puerto Rico. More than a year after Hurricane Maria's devastating rampage across Puerto Rico, the island is struggling to rebuild. The letter from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and three other senators, directs the inspector general to look closely at the $1.2 billion Tu Hogar Renace program. Read more on McClatchy's website here. By: Kevin G. Hall Source: McClatchy Washington Bureau Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/oversight/letters/senators-seek-expanded-investigation-of-waste-and-abuse-in-fema-contracts-for-puerto-rico-hurricane-recovery | Senators Seek Expanded Investigation of Waste and Abuse in FEMA Contracts for Puerto Rico Hurricane Recovery | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 06, 2018 Senators Seek Expanded Investigation of Waste and Abuse in FEMA Contracts for Puerto Rico Hurricane Recovery Report Finds that Over 60% of Funds for Home Repair Program Spent on "Overhead, Profit and Steep Markups" Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with three Senate colleagues, today sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General (IG) to request that the IG expand its ongoing investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) contracting in Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria relief efforts to include new reports of waste and abuse associated with the contractors hired to execute and manage the $1.2 billion Tu Hogar Renace program.The letter was also signed by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Richard Durbin (D-Ill.).In October 2017, FEMA announced the creation of the Tu Hogar Renace (Your Home Reborn) program in Puerto Rico, which provides temporary repairs to damaged roofs, windows, doors, walls, and water heaters to "return the home to safe, habitable and functional conditions." Seven major contractors were hired by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct the repair work and two firms to manage the program.In their letter to the DHS IG, the senators expressed concern about a recent New York Times report that "more than 60 percent of what FEMA is spending in the program" to repair up to 120,000 homes is not paying for these repairs but is instead "going toward overhead, profit and steep markups." The report also found that that while homeowners were approved for "up to $20,000 each in aid," a review of hundreds of invoices and contracts indicates that-in nearly every case-they received less than half of that."It is a significant concern that only a small percentage of taxpayer funding went to actual home improvements for impact… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-measure-holds-saudi-crown-prince-accountable-for-killing-of-jamal-khashoggi | Senate Measure Holds Saudi Crown Prince Accountable for Killing of Jamal Khashoggi | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senate Measure Holds Saudi Crown Prince Accountable for Killing of Jamal Khashoggi Wednesday, December 5, 2018 WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dianne Feinstein (D-California), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts), Todd Young (R-Indiana) and Chris Coons (D-Delaware) today introduced a Senate Resolution that holds Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman accountable for contributing to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the blockade of Qatar, the jailing of political dissidents within Saudi Arabia, the use of force to intimidate rivals, and the abhorrent and unjustified killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. I believe it's vitally important to U.S. national security interests to make a definitive statement about the brutal murder of an American resident Mr. Khashoggi who has three American citizen children,said Senator Graham.This resolution without equivocation definitively states that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia was complicit in the murder of Mr. Khashoggi and has been a wrecking ball to the region jeopardizing our national security interests on multiple fronts. It will be up to Saudi Arabia as to how to deal with this matter. But it is up to the United States to firmly stand for who we are and what we believe. The world is entitled to know all the perpetrators of this terrible murder, and they must be held accountable. President Trump's willingness to ignore the crown prince's role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is unacceptable,said Senator Feinstein.Our resolution corrects that by condemning the crown prince's actions and stating he should be held responsible for this murder, the blockade in Qatar and for human rights abuses in the Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Our values as Americans must be central to our foreign policy. Saudi Arabia is an important ally but not an ally at any cost. There is no doubt that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman knew about the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, condoned … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-responds-to-new-revelations-about-access-to-facebook-user-data | Senator Markey Responds to New Revelations about Access to Facebook User Data | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey Responds to New Revelations about Access to Facebook User Data Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Washington (December 5, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement after the release of new documents that reveal internal discussions regarding the social media platform's data sharing policies. It should not be up to Mark Zuckerberg to decide who has access to information such as what you like,' your name, your gender, or your city of residence,said Senator Markey.Americans' data belongs to them, not Facebook. When he testified before Congress, Mark Zuckerberg repeatedly insisted that Facebook does not sell its users' data. We now know, however, that Facebook executives discussed requiring companies to buy digital advertisements in order to access users' personal information. Any evidence of a pay-for-data model would fly in the face of the statements Facebook has made to Congress and the public. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/president-signs-sens-cruz-markeys-bipartisan-national-timing-resilience-and-security-act-into-law | President Signs Sens. Cruz, Markey’s Bipartisan National Timing Resilience and Security Act Into Law | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | President Signs Sens. Cruz, Markey's Bipartisan National Timing Resilience and Security Act Into Law Tuesday, December 4, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today issued the following statements after President Trump signed into law their bipartisanNational Timing Resilience and Security Act. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide for the establishment, sustainment, and operation of a land-based, resilient, and reliable alternative timing system to Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites. Further, the bill ensures the availability of uncorrupted and non-degraded timing signals for military and civilian users in the event that GPS signals are corrupted, degraded, unreliable, or otherwise unavailable. Establishing a reliable alternative timing system to GPS satellites is crucial to the national and economic security of the United States, Sen. Cruz said. If the current system were disrupted for even just a few hours, there would be an immediate threat to the American people, the economy, and our very way of life. Thankfully, Congress recognized the importance of addressing this issue. I am grateful for Sen. Markey's leadership, and commend President Trump for signing this bill into law. The nation's banking, communications, electricity, and transportation sectors rely on the precise timing provided by GPS, Sen. Markey said. We cannot allow this vital system to be imperiled by natural phenomenon like solar flares or coordinated attacks like jamming. I am so proud that President Trump has signed this important bill into law, and I thank for Senator Cruz for partnering on policy that will enhance the resilience and reliability of this critical infrastructure. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-blasts-president-trumps-inf-treaty-decision | Senator Markey Blasts President Trump’s INF Treaty Decision | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Markey Blasts President Trump's INF Treaty Decision Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Washington (December 4, 2018) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a long-time Congressional leader on nuclear arms control and nonproliferation issues, released the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to declare Russia in material breach of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and announcement of its intent to begin withdrawing the United States from the accord in 60 days. Withdrawing from the INF Treaty is the absolute wrong approach to the real problem of Russia's well-documented noncompliance with its treaty obligations,said Senator Markey.It makes no sense to give Russia an excuse for its misbehavior while at the same time limiting America's possible responses to one re-starting a costly and dangerous Cold War arms race we spent decades trying to end. Strong, American-led diplomacy to force Russia to address its INF non-compliance not a tit-for-tat arms race that everyone will lose is the right approach to this problem. The Trump administration should work closely with our NATO allies toward this end, and Congress must block any funding for an INF range ground-launched missiles until the Trump administration meaningfully consults Congress and America's NATO partners and truly exhausts all diplomatic efforts to return Russia to compliance. Since 1987, the INF Treaty has eliminated ground-launched missile systems with ranges between 500 and 5,500 kilometers, which had enabled the Soviet Union to target Europe with nuclear cruise missiles. The United States has openly recognized Russia's noncompliance with its INF Treaty commitments since 2014, when it began confronting Russia for developing and testing a new ground-launched missile that fell within this range. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-warren-offers-support-for-employee-organizing-efforts-at-two-western-massachusetts-news-outlets | Senator Warren Offers Support for Employee Organizing Efforts at Two Western Massachusetts News Outlets | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 04, 2018 Senator Warren Offers Support for Employee Organizing Efforts at Two Western Massachusetts News Outlets A Large Majority of Employees at Newspapers Reportedly Support Forming a Union Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington, DC -United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to the Daily Hampshire Gazette and The Valley Advocate in support of their employees' request in joining together to form a union, the Pioneer Valley News Guild. Senator Warren is urging the two newspapers to carefully follow all applicable laws and respect their employees' rights to join together and decide without interference whether to form a union. Well over half of the 72 eligible employees at these two newspapers have reportedly signed a petition requesting voluntary recognition of their union and submitted it to the newspapers' publisher on November 12th. "These two newspapers, and the local, high-quality journalism that they produce, play a crucial role in the Western Massachusetts communities that they serve," Senator Warren wrote. "Your employees at these newspapers - including reporters, advertising sales agents, production staff, paginators, press operators, distribution staff, customer service representatives, and custodial staff - all contribute toward producing high-quality, local journalism that is crucial to a vibrant democracy and strong communities in Western Massachusetts. These employees deserve a chance to have a voice in their workplace, and, if they choose, join a union." The National Labor Relations Act grants all workers the right to organize and prohibits employers from interfering with this right. These rights are essential to ensuring that all workers, including those at the Daily Hampshire Gazette and The Valley Advocate, have a place at the negotiating table and a meaningful opportunity to improve their wages, benefits, and working conditions. ###… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/videos/watch/senator-warren-presses-nnsa-nominee-on-support-for-renewing-nuclear-arms-control-treaty | Senator Warren presses NNSA nominee on support for renewing nuclear arms control treaty | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://mcgovern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397269 | McGovern Announces Congressional App Challenge Winners | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jim McGovern | M000312 | mcgovern.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) announced winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge from Massachusetts' Second Congressional District: Vishnu Penubarthi, Tian Yu Fan, Mary Barsoum, and Akshay Gopinathan. The students are all enrolled in the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.The students' app, VeGETables, bridges the gap between supermarkets and food pantries by offering a platform where food pantries can request items from supermarkets. The students said they were inspired to create the app after learning about the enormous amount of food that is wasted every year by supermarkets that could go towards feeding the millions of hungry Americans. I am excited to congratulate Vishnu, Tian Yu, Mary, and Akshay on their exceptional app. I'm so proud that their work highlights the importance of creative solutions to the problem of hunger in America, said Congressman McGovern. Programs like the Congressional App Challenge help today's students develop the skills they need to become the innovators and entrepreneurs or tomorrow. I look forward to following all their hard work in the years to come, and I congratulate them on behalf of our entire community. The curriculum at Mass Academy is geared toward project-based learning, and encourages students to apply their knowledge to solve real world problems. We are extremely proud of all our students, and are thankful for the support from our legislators, which helps provide these opportunities to allow our students to excel and showcase their work, said Michael Barney, Director of Mass Academy of Math and Science. BACKGROUND ON THE CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE: The Congressional App Challenge highlights the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and encourages students to engage in these fields. By recognizing our nation's young programming talent, Congress hopes to shine a light on the growing importance of these skills. The Challenge is open to all U.S. high school stud… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sens-warren-markey-and-rep-lynch-introduce-concurrent-resolution-to-commemorate-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-all-american-girls-professional-baseball-league | Sens. Warren, Markey and Rep. Lynch Introduce Concurrent Resolution to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Edward Markey | M000133 | www.markey.senate.gov | legacy | Sens. Warren, Markey and Rep. Lynch Introduce Concurrent Resolution to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Monday, December 3, 2018 Text of the Resolution (PDF) Washington, DC -United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and EdwardMarkey(D-Mass.), along with Representative Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.), introduced a Concurrent Resolution on Thursday, November 23, 2018 honoring women inbaseball. The Concurrent Resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of theestablishment of theAll-American Girls ProfessionalBaseballLeague (AAGPBL) of A League of Their Own fame. The resolution names theat least29 womenfrom Massachusettswho played in the AAGPBLand also gives a brief congratulations to one Massachusetts woman, Mary Pratt, who turned 100 this year. Women's history inbaseballis rich and is one of the many great achievements in this Nation,Senator Warren said. The League is a reminder ofwomen's incredible contributions to American athletics and our nation. The players of the All-American Girls ProfessionalBaseballLeague hit the ball out of the park and straight through the glass ceiling, inspiring future generations of female athletes,Senator Markey said. They competed at a time when society gave women few opportunities beyond being homemakers, but these women hit homeruns and made history. I am honored to join Senator Warren, Senator Markey and all my colleagues to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, an important part of our Nation's history,said Congressman Lynch. Massachusetts is proud to have had twenty-nine women participate in this ground-breaking organization in American Athletics, which helped inspire all women in sports. The Concurrent Resolution calls for Congress to commemorate the 75thanniversary of the AAGPBL and highlights the following: The establishment of the AAGPBL to address the shortage ofbaseballplayerscaused as a result of the World War II dr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-warren-and-cotton-introduce-national-pow/mia-flag-act | Senators Warren and Cotton Introduce National POW/MIA Flag Act | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 03, 2018 Senators Warren and Cotton Introduce National POW/MIA Flag Act Bill Would Ensure POW/MIA Flag is Displayed with U.S. Flag on Prominent Federal Properties Text of the bill (PDF) Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) today introduced The National POW/MIA Flag Act, which would require the POW/MIA Flag to be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal properties, including the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, every national cemetery, the buildings containing the official offices of the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Veterans Affairs, the office of the Director of the Selective Service System, each major military installation (as designated by the Secretary of Defense), each Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, and each United States Postal Service post office. The senators introduced this bill to honor the more than 82,000 Americans who are listed as Prisoners of War (POW), Missing in Action (MIA), or otherwise unaccounted for from our nation's past wars and conflicts. Under current law, the POW/MIA Flag is required to be displayed by the federal government on certain prominent federal properties only six days per year: Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day. The National POW/MIA Flag Act will ensure that the POW/MIA Flag is displayed whenever the U.S. flag is displayed, effectively ensuring that both flags are displayed concurrently and every day at federal locations already designated under existing law. "All three of my brothers served in the military, and I understand the sacrifices our servicemembers and their families make to keep our country safe every single day," Senator Warren said. "We must honor those who have serv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-warren-markey-and-rep-lynch-introduce-concurrent-resolution-to-commemorate-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-all-american-girls-professional-baseball-league | Sens. Warren, Markey and Rep. Lynch Introduce Concurrent Resolution to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 03, 2018 Sens. Warren, Markey and Rep. Lynch Introduce Concurrent Resolution to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Concurrent Resolution Honors the Contributions of the AAGPBL to Professional Baseball Text of the Resolution (PDF) Washington, DC -United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and EdwardMarkey(D-Mass.), along with Representative Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.), introduced a Concurrent Resolution on Thursday, November 23, 2018 honoring women inbaseball. The Concurrent Resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of theestablishment of theAll-American Girls ProfessionalBaseballLeague (AAGPBL) of A League of Their Own fame. The resolution names theat least29 womenfrom Massachusettswho played in the AAGPBLand also gives a brief congratulations to one Massachusetts woman, Mary Pratt, who turned 100 this year. Women's history inbaseballis rich and is one of the many great achievements in this Nation,Senator Warren said. The League is a reminder ofwomen's incredible contributions to American athletics and our nation. The players of the All-American Girls ProfessionalBaseballLeague hit the ball out of the park and straight through the glass ceiling, inspiring future generations of female athletes, Senator Markey said. They competed at a time when society gave women few opportunities beyond being homemakers, but these women hit homeruns and made history. I am honored to join Senator Warren, Senator Markey and all my colleagues to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, an important part of our Nation's history, said Congressman Lynch. Massachusetts is proud to have had twenty-nine women participate in this ground-breaking organization in American Athletics, which helped inspire all women in sports. The Concurrent Resolution calls for Congress to commemorate the 75thanniversary of t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/news-coverage/nyt-opinion-american-capitalism-isnt-working | NYT Opinion: American Capitalism Isn't Working | 2018-12-02 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Elizabeth Warren | W000817 | www.warren.senate.gov | legacy | December 02, 2018 NYT Opinion: American Capitalism Isn't Working Not so long ago, corporate leaders understood they had a stake in the country's prosperity. The great stagnation of living standards isa defining problem of our time. Most families do not enjoy the rapidly rising level of living that Benton called for. Understandably, many Americans are anxious and angry. Warren wants an economy in which companies again invest in their workers and communities. Yet she doesn't believe it can happen organically, as it did in the 1940s, because financial markets will punish well-meaning executives who stop trying to maximize short-term profits. They can't go back, she told me recently. You have to do it with a rule. She has proposeda bill in the Senate and Ben Ray Lujn, a top House Democrat, will soon offer it there that would require corporate boardsto take into accountthe interests of customers, employees and communities. To make sure that happens, 40 percent of a company's board seats would be elected by employees. Germany uses a version of this shared-governance model, mostly successfully. Even in today's hypercompetitive economy, German corporations earn nice profits with a philosophy that looks more like William Benton's than Gordon Gekko's. Read more here. By: David Leonhardt Source: New York Times Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://neal.house.gov/press-releases/statement-congressman-neal-passing-former-president-george-hw-bush | Statement of Congressman Neal on the Passing of Former... | 2018-12-01 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | legacy | Statement of Congressman Neal on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush Statement of Congressman Neal on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush (WASHINGTON) Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement today on the passing of former President George H. W. Bush in Houston, Texas at age 94. George Herbert Walker Bush led a long and distinguished life serving the country he loved with great distinction. He was a soldier, diplomat and statesman who was the product of the Greatest Generation. During his tenure as the 41st President of the United States, he presided over some of the most consequential events in recent history including the collapse of the Soviet Union, the fall of the Berlin Wall and Operation Desert Storm. President Bush was a humble man who genuinely tried to make America a more kinder and gentler nation. I had the pleasure of meeting him on a number of occasions and found him to be an individual of uncommon dignity, civility and grace. On this solemn occasion, my thoughts are with the entire Bush family. A grateful nation mourns the passing of this remarkable man at age 94. #30# | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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