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https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=B6BF6C33-92F6-4587-8F5C-F59D674DF378 Klobuchar and Local Duluth Business Owners Advocate to Change Federal Hemp Ban 2025-12-30 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper DULUTH, MN — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar was joined by Ryan Kopperud, Vice President of Growth for Birdie at Wild State Cider, and Adam Ruhland, CEO of Wild State Cider, to advocate to change the recently enacted federal ban on hemp. Klobuchar is working across the aisle to change it. “A one-size fits all approach to hemp regulation doesn't work for states like Minnesota that already have strong safety standards in place,” said Klobuchar. “We can protect our kids and support our small businesses — Minnesota’s model proves that’s possible. Under current state rules, small businesses like Wild State Cider are licensed, meet labeling and packaging standards, and ensure their products are available only to adults. I want our state’s small businesses and farmers to know: I’ve got your back.” “What’s at stake here is not just one business. Not just one taproom. It’s manufacturers, distributors, retailers, farmers, labs—the entire system behind these hemp products people already trust. Responsible, compliant, transparent businesses, and the jobs, revenue, and tax base that come with them. This is what happens when policy meets reality. And that reality—for us and for thousands of Minnesota businesses—is frankly terrifying,” said Ryan Kopperud, Vice President of Growth for Birdie at Wild State Cider. Wild State Cider is a well-known cidery based in Duluth that was founded in 2019. The cidery specializes in producing ciders made with natural ingredients. In 2023, Wild State Cider launched a successful line of THC-infused products called “Birdie.” However, a recent bill signed into law includes provisions that could severely impact Minnesota’s hemp industry by banning many products currently manufactured in the state. Senator Klobuchar voted against the bill and voted for an amendment by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to remove the provision impacting Minnesota’s hemp businesses. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=082A36F7-1B14-44EB-81D7-6852ADCB2B2F Klobuchar, Sullivan and Colleagues Introduce VISIT USA Act to Promote U.S. Tourism 2025-12-26 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) —all members of the Senate Commerce Committee – introduced the bipartisan Vital Investment in Sustaining International Tourism to the USA (VISIT USA) Act to fully restore Brand USA’s funding in Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027. Brand USA is a public-private partnership charged with promoting America as a premier international travel destination and clearly communicating U.S. visa and entry policies abroad. This legislation will fully fund Brand USA to promote the United States as an international travel destination ahead of several significant events hosted in the U.S., including the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the FIFA World Cup, and the 2028 Olympic games. President Trump’s FY 2026 budget request also calls for fully funding Brand USA. “Travel and tourism powers economic growth in communities in Minnesota and across our country,” said Sen. Klobuchar. “Our bipartisan legislation will restore funding for Brand USA, providing the resources it needs to continue to support an additional 1.6 million visitors, $6 billion in spending, and nearly 80,000 jobs every year—all at no cost to taxpayers.” “The United States is the third most visited country in the world. As we prepare to host several once-in-a-generation global events—from America250, to the FIFA World Cup, to the 2028 Olympic Games—there has never been a better moment to showcase all that our country has to offer,” Sen. Sullivan said. “Restoring Brand USA’s full funding will help us welcome more international visitors, strengthen our tourism economy, and support the thousands of small businesses that make America and Alaska such remarkable places to experience.” This legislation is endorsed by the U.S. Travel Association. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Kathy Castor (D-FL) have introduced companion legislation in the House. “This legislation is an important step forward, and we are grateful for Senators Sulli… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=2CE5D131-E44C-43C6-9E0D-612C6495AFBC Klobuchar Announces Federal Funding for Minnesota Broadband Infrastructure 2025-12-23 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee and co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Minnesota’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal. Minnesota received $652 million in funding to implement its BEAD proposal. “I’m thrilled to announce that Minnesota’s broadband funding proposal has been approved, which will bring fast, affordable, reliable internet to families in every corner of our state,” said Senator Klobuchar. “This funding is available thanks to my bipartisan legislation that I fought to pass so that Minnesota families—regardless of their ZIP code—have access to high-speed internet.” “This BEAD milestone represents a major step forward in our commitment to ensuring every Minnesotan — regardless of geography — has access to reliable, high quality broadband,” said Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Matt Varilek. “Minnesota extends its sincere appreciation to the many Internet service providers and partners across the state who worked alongside us to shape this proposal. Their dedication, expertise and willingness to engage deeply in this effort have been essential to reaching this point. With this BEAD approval, Minnesota is one step closer to closing the digital divide and building a more connected future for all.” This development advances Minnesota’s affordable broadband rollout to unserved and underserved areas of the state. Klobuchar has long led efforts to expand broadband access, support rural broadband, and bridge the digital divide. Klobuchar’s Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act was incorporated into the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and has delivered significant federal funding to Minnesota for expanding high-speed internet access statewide. In June 2023, Klobuchar announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce had awarded major federal funding through the Bipart… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-introduces-bill-improve-va-sexual-assault-response U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill to Improve VA Sexual Assault Response 2025-12-22 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the VA SAFE Care Act, which would equip VA medical facilities with the appropriate tools to support and care for veterans that have experienced sexual assault. 1 in 3 female veterans, and 1 in 50 male veterans, have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment. “Our veterans have put their lives on the line for our country, and their safety and security is paramount,” said Congresswoman Kelly Morrison. “It is completely unacceptable that so many of our service members have experienced sexual assault. We must make sure that we have the proper resources and guidelines to care for those who have sacrificed so much for us – which is why I’m proud to introduce the VA SAFE Care Act.” Representative Morrison is a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and a doctor who spent part of her training caring for veterans at a VA medical center. The VA SAFE Care Act is a tailored approach to requiring VA to strengthen its guidance for delivering care to veterans impacted by sexual assault by: Strengthening referral processes to community providers for facilities without a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) on staff Making sure facilities with SANEs have a supply of rape kits Making sure veterans receive prophylaxes for STDs or pregnancy when indicated Improving mental health and law enforcement referrals Improving training for appropriate clinical providers and VA police During her time in Congress, Representative Morrison has been fiercely dedicated to improving the lives and care of veterans, including: Passing legislation to improve veteran mental health care and prevent suicide Demanding answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs after learning that every VA medical center in America is understaffed Leading the effort to protect reproductive health care for veterans Creating a veterans advisory council made up of veterans and community leaders from Minnesota’s Third District Read the full text of the bill HERE. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=5FFA1D8D-0F75-4EC2-B3AF-F28835728882 Klobuchar Statement on Instacart Ending Dynamic Pricing 2025-12-22 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member on the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, released the following statement on Instacart announcing it will end its practice of charging some customers more than others for the same products. This follows Klobuchar leading a group of seven other Senators in calling for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Instacart’s dynamic pricing. “Grocery prices are already too high—Americans shouldn’t be forced to pay even more because companies use artificial intelligence to inflate prices. I called on the FTC to investigate Instacart’s use of dynamic pricing to charge customers more for the same product because it is wrong and deceptive. Customers deserve fair prices and real competition to lower costs.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=E3DCCC10-4427-49D9-9EC2-9436FD12A89F Klobuchar, Firefighters and Advocates Celebrate Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act Being Signed Into Law 2025-12-22 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar was joined by Minnesota Professional Firefighters Association President Scott Vadnais, IAFF Saint Paul Local 21 President Kyle Thornberg, IAFF Minneapolis Local 82 President Mark Lakosky, St. Louis Park Fire Chief Peter Hanline, Julie and Meghan Paidar, St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed, and St. Louis Park firefighters to celebrate the passage of Klobuchar’s bipartisan Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act and honor the memory of Captain Michael Paidar, who died in 2020 from an aggressive form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia while serving with the Saint Paul Fire Department. “Passing this bipartisan legislation was a critical victory for our firefighters who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, and their loved ones,” said Senator Klobuchar. “With the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act now signed into law, we are ensuring that the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program covers service-related cancers—honoring the memory of Captain Paidar and their families who made the ultimate sacrifice.” “I’m grateful to Senator Klobuchar for leading the bipartisan Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act. Every day, our nation’s first responders selflessly serve and protect their communities. Unfortunately, through exposures on the job, many are also fighting occupational cancer. As our family knows firsthand, the lives of the first responder and their family are forever changed upon the cancer diagnosis. Mike loved being a career firefighter and paramedic. Losing him to Leukemia in 2020 was devastating not only for our family, but also for his fire family and our communities. This important legislation will honor his legacy and recognize the sacrifices of our fallen, allowing first responders and their families to receive the PSOB benefits they rightly deserve,” said Julie Paidar, widow of St. Paul Fire Captain Michael Paidar. “Minnesota's firefighters and their families are better protected than ever today because of the passage of the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act,” said Scott Vad… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-returns-more-32-million-constituents-minnesotas-second-district-2025 Rep. Craig Returns More Than $3.2 Million to Constituents in Minnesota’s Second District in 2025 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper EAGAN, MN – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced that her office has returned more than $3.2 million to constituents across Minnesota's Second District this year. Since coming to Congress in 2019, Rep. Craig and her casework team have worked to help constituents resolve issues with federal agencies and access the refunds and benefits they deserve. Through these efforts, Rep. Craig has returned $8.77 million to residents of Minnesota's Second District and resolved over 2,700 individual issues with federal agencies. In 2025 alone, Rep. Craig’s constituent services team successfully closed 878 cases "Working through issues with federal agencies can be confusing and frustrating, and as a result too many Minnesotans choose to forgo the refunds, benefits and payments they are rightfully owed," said Rep. Craig. "To combat this, my office has spent countless hours cutting through red tape and advocating on behalf of constituents. I’m thrilled to announce that this year we’ve successfully put over $3.2 million back into the pockets of hardworking Minnesotans." If residents of Minnesota's Second Congressional District are having trouble with a federal agency, they should visit Rep. Craig's website at https://craig.house.gov/casework. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-advocates-two-life-saving-bills-protect-our-childrens U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Advocates for Two Life-Saving Bills to Protect Our Children’s Health and Safety at House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) spoke at the House Energy and Commerce Committee, urging the Committee to advance two of Representative Morrison’s bipartisan and life-saving bills to protect our children’s health and safety: the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025, and the Allergen Disclosure in Non-Food Articles (ADINA) Act. Representative Morrison spoke on her bipartisan Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025, which will reauthorize crucial federal resources to support newborn screenings.. Over 15 million children in the United States have rare diseases, and newborn screening allows for early diagnosis and treatment. The legislation, first signed into law in 2008, saves or improves the lives of thousands of babies a year – Representative Morrison urged the Energy and Commerce Committee to advance the bill to full committee consideration without delay. Representative Morrison also spoke in support of her bipartisan bill the ADINA Act, which she introduced earlier this year. Inspired by Minnesota’s Third District constituent Adina, who suffered a severe allergy attack due to an unlabeled allergen in a prescribed medication, the ADINA Act would require pharmaceutical companies to clearly label common allergens and gluten present in medications. During her remarks, Rep. Morrison highlighted two advocate families including a constituent family from Minnesota who are fiercely advocating for the passage of these bipartisan pieces of legislation. As a doctor who cared for patients for over 20 years, improving health outcomes and making sure everyone has access to quality health care is one of Representative Morrison’s top priorities. Watch the video of Representative Morrison’s remarks HERE. Image Read a transcript of Representative Morrison’s remarks below: Thank you, Chair Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone, I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today. I’d like to begin by thanking the committee for advancing my bill, the Newbo… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-calls-out-backdoor-abortion-ban-republicans-health-care U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls Out Backdoor Abortion Ban in Republicans’ Health Care Bill 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) joined Democratic leadership and fellow members of the Democratic Doctors Caucus for a press conference on the Republicans’ health care bill passed in the House of Representatives. Rep. Morrison, an OBGYN for more than 20 years, called out that the Republicans' health care bill fails to address the impending health care crisis for millions of Americans set to see their health insurance premiums skyrocket or get priced out of coverage entirely at the end of this year. The bill included a provision that would force private insurance companies to drop abortion coverage putting women’s lives and health in danger. Rep. Morrison also called out Speaker Johnson’s refusal to hold a vote on a bipartisan effort to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and prevent tens of millions of Americans from seeing their health insurance premiums skyrocket or get priced out of coverage entirely. Rep. Morrison called on Speaker Mike Johnson to not send lawmakers home until the health care catastrophe is addressed. Rep. Morrison is the first and only pro-choice OBGYN to ever serve in Congress. Watch Rep. Morrison’s remarks HERE: Read Rep. Morrison’s full remarks below: Good morning, I’m Dr. Kelly Morrison – I represent Minnesota’s Third District and I’m proud to be the first and only pro-choice OBGYN to ever serve in Congress. In just two weeks, tens of millions of Americans will be forced to pay health insurance premiums that have skyrocketed, or get priced out of health insurance and lose coverage entirely. And what is Republican leadership doing? In our final three days of session? Using the precious little time that we have left to kick even more Americans off of their coverage – block the bipartisan effort to extend tax credits so that working families can afford health insurance – and shove through a backdoor ban on abortion. As an OBGYN, I want to call out this latest attempt at a national abortion ban included in the Republicans’ health care plan that we are… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=32F88312-3D29-475D-81D7-DB21363C1FF9 Klobuchar, Booker, Colleagues Press the FTC to Investigate Instacart’s Dynamic Pricing 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper Letter urges for investigation to determine if the use of dynamic pricing violates the FTC Act WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, and Cory Booker, Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, led their colleagues in pressing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson to investigate Instacart’s use of dynamic pricing. Citing a recent study, the letter urges the Commission to investigate whether Instacart’s pricing strategy violates the FTC Act’s prohibitions on unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts and practices; to reopen its market study on surveillance pricing; and to determine whether the FTC needs additional authority to protect consumers from potential harms that stem from these pricing practices. “We write to express our deep concern after a recent study found that Instacart was offering substantially different prices to different consumers for the same items, from the same stores, purchased at the same time. If true, such practices may result in higher overall prices, deter competition, and potentially run afoul of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act’s prohibitions on unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts and practices,” wrote the Senators. “In competitive markets, retailers should be incentivized to reduce prices to draw customers from their competitors. But dynamic and surveillance pricing—especially models built on sensitive personal or competitive information—upend this foundational principle of the free market, allowing firms to set prices based on a person’s willingness to pay instead of market factors.” the Senators concluded. Along with Klobuchar and Booker, the letter was signed by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Peter Welch (D-VT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR). The full text of the letter is below and can be found here. Dear Chair Ferguson: We write to express our d… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/monopoly-busters-caucus-blasts-trump-administration-ending-key-partnership Monopoly Busters Caucus Blasts Trump Administration for Ending Key Partnership with States that Protects Competition in the Agriculture Industry, Lowers Prices for Consumers 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - Today, The Monopoly Busters Caucus, led by Co-Chairs U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18), blasted the Trump Administration for ending a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) partnership with bipartisan state attorneys general (AGs) that bolstered competition and tackled anticompetitive market structures in food and agricultural markets that have driven up prices for working Americans. Through the Agricultural Competition Partnership (ACP), USDA previously provided $15 million in funding, support, and expertise to under-resourced state AG offices to help facilitate partnerships between federal and state law enforcement in order to achieve fairer, more competitive markets and more resilient supply chains. This included a focus on price gouging and addressing market structure problems, barriers to competition, and conflicts of interest. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the caucus stressed the importance of the ACP in combatting market consolidation, which has decreased margins for family farmers, producers and small business owners, while increasing prices for consumers. The Members also demanded answers from Secretary Rollins about how USDA plans to promote competition in the food and agriculture industries and supply emergency price relief to American farmers, workers and consumers. “Ending the partnership with state AGs threatens competition and is contrary to President Trump’s stated goals of lowering food prices, helping struggling independent farmers, and promoting national security,” the Members wrote. “Consolidation in the food and agriculture markets is significant and remains a growing problem for farmers and consumers,” the Members continued. “In consolidated markets like food and agriculture, dominant firms are able to abuse their market power, cutting costs and underinvesting in workers, supply chains, and key food infrastructure; forcing consumers and small businesses to pay higher pri… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-calls-out-administration-hindering-pathway-citizenship-legal Rep. Craig Calls Out Administration for Hindering Pathway to Citizenship for Legal Immigrants 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined 118 of her House colleagues in calling out the Trump Administration for indefinitely pausing all green card applications, naturalization interviews, oath ceremonies and other immigration processing for legal immigrants from the 19 countries designated in President Trump’s June travel ban. In a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow, Rep. Craig and her colleagues blast the Administration for obstructing a pathway to citizenship for those who have followed the law and completed the necessary steps to achieve legal status. They urge the Administration to reverse its decision and demand transparency regarding the impacts and scope of this indefinite pause. “Despite the Trump Administration’s claims of going after the ‘worst of the worst,’ it is attacking the very people who have followed every process and undergone extensive and repeated vetting to secure legal status,” the Members wrote.“This sweeping action is unjustified, discriminatory, and inconsistent with our nation’s founding principles. We demand that you lift this pause immediately.” Rep. Craig and her colleagues also highlight that this pause is targeting those who have followed the law and completed many of the necessary steps to becoming a U.S. citizen. In the most egregious cases, individuals who were already approved for naturalization were pulled out of line by USCIS officials moments before their oath ceremonies. “These naturalization ceremonies are a time of celebration, as soon-to-be U.S. citizens welcome their friends and family to witness their achievement of becoming a U.S. citizen,” the Members continued. “To deny this monumental achievement to those who have waited years, if not decades, to pledge the Oath of Allegiance, delaying their naturalization through no fault of their own, is a slap in the face to all those who have devoted their time and energy to become U.S… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-statement-her-vote-against-house-republicans-health-care-bill-fails Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against House Republicans’ Health Care Bill that Fails to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Excludes Coverage for Reproductive Care 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the Republican-led Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. “My Republican colleagues had ample opportunity to address the health care crisis in this country when they repeatedly rejected calls to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that expire this month. Now they’re trying to save face by putting forward an unserious bill that fails to extend the ACA tax credits and lower health care premiums for tens of thousands of Minnesotans. “Unsurprisingly, Republicans’ legislation also takes aim at a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions by banning ACA plans that cover abortion – targeting safe-haven states like Minnesota that require their plans to cover reproductive care. “At the end of the day, this sad excuse of a bill is a half-hearted attempt to address the health care affordability crisis President Trump and Republicans in Congress created. “I look forward to my Republican colleagues having to go on the record next year on extending the ACA tax credits. Every American deserves to know where their Representative stands on making their health care more affordable. I can only hope they’ll do the right thing by ALL Americans.” ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=77BDFBC4-95FA-4A09-B36C-59CD53B58D4D Klobuchar and Cramer’s Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act Signed into Law 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced that their bipartisan Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act has been signed into law. The bipartisan legislation expands access to federal support for the families of firefighters and other first responders who pass away or become permanently disabled from service-related cancers. Klobuchar introduced this legislation in honor of Michael Paidar, a St. Paul fire captain who died of an aggressive form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia on August 26, 2020 while still working for the fire department. In 2021, after strong advocacy from the Paidar family, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety awarded line-of-duty benefits to Captain Paidar’s widow Julie. This was the first time that a firefighter’s family had received benefits for cancer incurred in the line-of-duty through Minnesota’s state Public Safety Officer Benefits (PSOB) program. The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act ensures that firefighters and other first responders across the country are eligible to receive similar benefits under the federal PSOB program. “This is a critical victory for our firefighters who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, and for their loved ones,” said Klobuchar. “This bipartisan legislation will ensure that the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program covers service-related cancers—honoring the commitment we make to our firefighters like Captain Paidar and other first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. ” “Our first responders epitomize courage and selfless sacrifice, confronting both the immediate perils of their duty which are extreme and the lingering health risks associated with their service,” said Cramer. “Their exposure to dangerous carcinogens happens on our behalf. When these heroes make the ultimate sacrifice, their families should not have to bear these burdens alone. I’m grateful my Senate colleagues passed this important legislation.” Currently, firefighters are only eligible for support under the PSOB program for physical in… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=D6EECC12-C808-4059-B39D-039F0B6E5A57 Legislation to Bolster Support for Identifying and Returning Kidnapped Ukrainian Children Signed into Law 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper Russia has abducted thousands of Ukrainian children – attempting to erase their cultural identity and heritage WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced that their bipartisan Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act has been signed into law. The Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act increases support for Ukraine’s efforts to investigate and track the thousands of Ukrainian children who have been abducted during Putin’s brutal invasion, assist with the rehabilitation and reintegration of children who are returned, and advance justice and accountability for perpetrators of these abductions. “This is an important step to bring home the thousands of Ukrainian children who have been kidnapped by Russia. We cannot accept a world where children are abducted during wartime and used as a form of hostage-taking for negotiations. Now that our bipartisan bill is law, our country will provide necessary support to track these children, support those who return home, and hold the perpetrators accountable,” said Klobuchar. “After he started the largest war in Europe since World War II, Putin kidnapped thousands of Ukrainian children to brainwash and Russify them, trying to destroy their cultural identity and heritage. These children should be returned home as soon as possible. I’m glad to see our measure become law to support critical tools to identify and track the location of these children and reintegrate them into their homeland. We’re also helping hold perpetrators accountable for their atrocities to ensure justice is served,” said Grassley. Last month, Klobuchar met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican along with a delegation from Ukraine working to return the thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during Putin’s brutal invasion. Klobuchar testified at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the abduction of Ukrainian children earlier this month where she discussed her meeting with the Pope and rescued Ukra… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-majority-leader-john-thune-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-american-honey-producers-harmed-by-chinas-unfair-trade-practices/ U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Majority Leader John Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support American Honey Producers Harmed by China’s Unfair Trade Practices 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov tinasmith https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025, legislation that would support American honey producers and producers of other commodities, like crawfish, garlic, and mushrooms, who have been harmed by unfair trade practices, primarily by China. For decades, Minnesota honey producers harmed by unfair Chinese trade practices have been waiting for relief they were entitled to by law. This legislation would return wrongfully withheld interest from duties that were imposed for cheating American trade rules back to qualifying producers, including beekeepers. “Minnesota farmers produce some of the highest quality honey in the world, and they shouldn’t be unfairly harmed because China doesn’t play by the rules and engages in illegal dumping,” said Senator Smith. “I’m proud to lead this bipartisan bill to give Minnesota apiaries the relief they are owed so they can remain competitive and strong for years to come.” “South Dakota is one of the top honey-producing states in the country,” said Senator Thune. “The unfair practice of circumventing U.S. trade laws, which jeopardizes honey producers’ financial security, should be met with strict enforcement and increased protections. South Dakota honey producers deserve a level playing field. This bipartisan legislation helps ensure fair treatment for affected domestic producers and strengthens their ability to compete globally.” “On behalf of Minnesotan beekeepers, I want to thank Senator Smith for introducing the Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025 along with other members of Congress that will provide long-overdue relief,” said Burt Honl of Honl’s Honey, a third-generation beekeeper based in Winthrop, MN. “Our industry has been harmed over the last two decades by unfair foreign competition and this legislation will make sure that all collected duties and interest that has erroneously been withheld will finally be distributed to qualifying Minnesotan beekeepers who need … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-mccollum-statement-war-powers-resolutions Ranking Member McCollum Statement on War Powers Resolutions 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on two War Powers Resolutions aimed at curtailing the Trump Administration’s illegal actions in the Caribbean. The first resolution, H.Con.Res.61, would direct the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. The second resolution, H.Con.Res.64, would direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. Both measures failed. Ranking Member Betty McCollum voted in favor of both resolutions, citing Congress’ lack of explicit authorization of the Trump Administration’s military actions as the basis for her vote. Following the vote, Congresswoman McCollum issued the following statement: “The Trump Administration is engaged in a campaign of extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean, and it needs to end immediately. None of the Trump Administration’s military actions in the Caribbean or South America have been authorized by Congress, and both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have called on the administration to stop. I do not believe that engaging in military action in the Caribbean or conducting a regime change war in Venezuela is in the national security interests of the United States. If President Trump disagrees, then he must cease his unlawful actions, follow the Constitution, and ask Congress to formally authorize his military actions.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-calls-house-stay-dc-until-health-care-catastrophe U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls on House to Stay in DC Until Health Care Catastrophe is Addressed 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to not send lawmakers home until the health care catastrophe is addressed. Right now, Speaker Johnson is scheduled to send lawmakers home for the holidays this Friday, December 17, 2025. But today, the House of Representatives reached the critical threshold of 218 signatures needed to force a vote on an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits for working families that are set to expire December 31, 2025. The effort has bipartisan support, with all 214 Democrats and 4 Republicans calling for a vote to stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing for tens of millions of Americans. Watch the video from Rep. Morrison HERE: Image Read the transcript of Rep. Morrison’s remarks below: Speaker Mike Johnson should not send lawmakers home until the health care catastrophe is addressed. Right now, there is a bipartisan majority of members in the House of Representatives who want to vote to extend the ACA tax credits and stop millions of Americans’ health insurance premiums from skyrocketing in less than two weeks. Right now, Speaker Johnson plans to send lawmakers home for the holidays this Friday for three weeks, but we should not go home without fixing this crisis. We cannot and should not leave DC until we take a vote and pass this legislation. Americans should not have to spend the holidays worrying about whether they will be able to afford health insurance for themselves or their families while Speaker Johnson keeps lawmakers out on vacation. We have a fix. We have a solution. Not acting on it is unconscionable – and a dereliction of duty. Speaker Johnson, call the vote. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-close-house-vote-progressive-caucus-vows-continue-fight-stop-trumps After Close House Vote, the Progressive Caucus Vows to Continue Fight to Stop Trump’s Illegal War on Venezuela 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) released the following statement following the narrow defeat of H.Con.Res. 64 to stop Trump’s illegal war against Venezuela: “Nearly a quarter-century ago, the American people were misled by a lawless president promoting lies about weapons of mass destruction, all to invade an oil-rich country that posed no threat to us. The result was a disaster that killed thousands of American servicemembers, triggered a humanitarian crisis in Iraq, and destabilized the entire region. Trump is pursuing the same course today in Venezuela, absurdly designating fentanyl a WMD while blockading Venezuela until the country gives him ‘all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets.’ “Tonight’s razor-thin, 211-to-213 vote on the bipartisan War Powers Resolution to end these illegal hostilities puts Trump on notice. America has no kings, and Trump has no mandate to continue his unconstitutional military campaign against Venezuela. If Trump continues to carry out oil-tanker seizures, impose a naval blockade, and put American servicemembers in harm’s way for an illegal regime-change war, he can surely expect a vote to immediately stop this disastrous conflict. The Progressive Caucus is committed to its passage.” In September, the Progressive Caucus introduced the first War Powers Resolution in Congress related to ending Trump’s illegal actions in the hemisphere, led by CPC Members Reps. Omar, García, Greg Casar (TX-35), Jim McGovern (MA-02), and Joaquin Castro (TX-20). The bipartisan H.Con.Res.64, led by McGovern and Castro, adapted that language and secured the cosponsorship of three House Republicans, Reps. Massie (KY-04), Bacon (NE-02), and Greene (VA-14). ### The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is made up of nearly 100 members standing up for progressive ideals in Washington and throughout the country. Since 1991, the CPC has advocated for progressive policies that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests. The CPC champions polic… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/omar-meeks-smith-himes-thompson-crow-issue-statement-following-house-war Omar, Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, & Crow Issue Statement Following House War Powers Resolution Vote 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, DC -- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee; Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations; and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) issued a statement following the vote on their War Powers Resolution to end the Trump Administration’s military strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific: “The Trump Administration’s ongoing lethal U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Western Hemisphere are legally questionable, and ineffective. Under existing U.S. law, these vessels could have been interdicted and their occupants subjected to judicial process. Instead of pursuing prosecutions, this administration has deliberately avoided judicial scrutiny by conducting lethal strikes, repatriating survivors, and in at least one instance carrying out a second strike on defenseless persons. “The president has failed to demonstrate the necessary authority under U.S. or international law to conduct lethal military strikes on these boats. No one can credibly claim that these vessels, in some cases not even traveling to the United States and located thousands of miles from U.S. soil, posed an imminent threat to the American people warranting the use of military force. Our War Powers Resolution sought to terminate these extrajudicial strikes, yet most Republicans chose loyalty to Donald Trump over their oath to the Constitution. By not reining in Trump’s gross abuse of power, they are sending a dangerous signal that any president can unilaterally commit U.S. armed forces to hostilities without Congressional authorization. We hope our Republican colleagues find their courage in the face of President Trump’s threats to expand this military operation into … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/progressive-caucus-slams-republican-houses-failure-protect-americans Progressive Caucus Slams Republican House’s Failure to Protect Americans’ Healthcare 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) issued the following statement in response to House Republicans’ failure to protect healthcare for millions of Americans: “Today’s vote on House Republicans’ warmed-over partisan policies was a disgrace. It did nothing to protect the 22 million Americans who will see their monthly premiums double on average. Their cruelty and incompetence will make health insurance so unaffordable that millions will face no choice but to go without any coverage at all. “Speaker Johnson has failed the American people and members of his own conference, whose constituents are demanding the relief that every House Democrat has supported: a simple three-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. But that vote cannot wait until January, after the credits expire, for a Democratic discharge petition to be considered. Americans will face this financial cliff in a matter of days. “We demand that Speaker Johnson keep the House in session to schedule a vote to pass a clean, three-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits to provide ordinary Americans with the healthcare they need. If Johnson could move heaven and earth to deliver tax cuts to the richest and most powerful donors to Trump and the Republican Party, he can keep the House open to pass tax credits that protect millions of Americans’ healthcare and which now has support from the majority of Congress. “The Progressive Caucus will not stop fighting for affordable healthcare, and more importantly, insurance will move us away from a privatized for-profit system. The real solution to this crisis is a truly universal system, like Medicare for All, that provides healthcare as a human right to all Americans.” ### The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is made up of nearly 100 members standing up for progressive ideals in Washington and throughout the country. Since 1991, the CPC has advocated for progressive policies that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests. … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=5E8E2534-612A-4BB5-BFA5-1ACFDD82D920 Klobuchar and Cramer’s Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act Heads to the President’s Desk 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced that their bipartisan Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act passed the Senate. The legislation now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The bipartisan legislation will expand access to federal support for the families of firefighters and other first responders who pass away or become permanently disabled from service-related cancers. Klobuchar introduced this legislation in honor of Michael Paidar, a St. Paul fire captain who died of an aggressive form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia on August 26, 2020 while still working for the fire department. In 2021, after strong advocacy from the Paidar family, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety awarded line-of-duty benefits to Captain Paidar’s widow Julie. This was the first time that a firefighter’s family had received benefits for cancer incurred in the line-of-duty through Minnesota’s state Public Safety Officer Benefits (PSOB) program. The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act would ensure that firefighters and other first responders across the country are eligible to receive similar benefits under the federal PSOB program. “Our firefighters put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, often exposing themselves to carcinogens that can have lethal long-term effects. It’s unacceptable that firefighters who succumb to cancer from work-related exposure don’t receive the same treatment as others who die in the line of duty,” said Klobuchar. “This bipartisan legislation will ensure that the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program covers service-related cancers—honoring the commitment we make to our firefighters like Captain Paidar and other first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. We must uphold our promise to care for their families.” “Our first responders epitomize courage and selfless sacrifice, confronting both the immediate perils of their duty which are extreme and the lingering health risks associated with their service,” said Cramer. “Their exposure to dangerou… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=63BC5442-A5CC-4FE9-987F-AA6B04A85F13 Klobuchar Questions Carr on Censorship and Free Speech at FCC Oversight Hearing 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Today, during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) questioned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr about his conduct threatening free speech, citing his previous comments about Jimmy Kimmel, and about President Trump’s executive order which attempts to eliminate state AI safety standards. A rough transcript is available below and video is available HERE. Senator Klobuchar: I would prefer to be asking questions about the bipartisan work that needs to be done on universal service and broadband and spectrum, and I'll ask that in writing, but the events of this year moved me to focus on free speech and our democracy. Chairman Carr, in 2022, you tweeted, “Political satire is one of the oldest and most important forms of free speech. It challenges those in power while using humor to draw more people into the discussion. That's why people in influential positions have always targeted it for censorship.” Yes or no, do you still agree that political satire should be protected speech? Brendan Carr: Yes Senator and whenever that satire or any other programming is over the public airways. For broadcasters, there's a public interest standard, and there's a news distortion rule, a broadcast… Klobuchar: You answered it, you answered it, yes, and I'm just gonna go on. … You know, I believe, too, that there is no place in chilling political satire, but after Jimmy Kimmel's monologue, you went on a podcast and suggested that ABC should take Kimmel off the air, saying, “We can do this the easy way or the hard way.” Those were your words. Do you think it is appropriate to use your position to threaten companies that broadcast political satire? Carr: I think any licensee that operates on the public airwaves has a responsibility to comply with the public interest standard, and that's been the case for decades. Klobuchar: I asked if you think it's appropriate for you to use your position to threaten companies, and this incident… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=6A74F38B-F3E3-4E87-977C-77318B08AAB6 Klobuchar, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act, which would prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate any person with the intent to defraud. Last year, Americans lost nearly $2 billion in scams originating through calls, texts, and emails. When people spoke to scammers on the phone, they lost more money per person than through any other type of scam — $1,500 on average. The use of AI allows fraudsters to create more sophisticated scams and target more people, including by phone. “Artificial intelligence has allowed scams to become more sophisticated, making it easier for fraudsters to deceive people—especially seniors and children—into giving up their personal information or hard-earned money,” said Klobuchar. “Our bipartisan legislation will help take on scammers who use AI to copy someone’s voice or image.” “While there is incredible potential with artificial intelligence, we must also be vigilant in protecting against harmful uses of the technology, especially when it comes to fraud and scams. I’m proud to help introduce the Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act, legislation that explicitly prohibits AI fraud, particularly impersonations and deepfakes, and empowers federal agencies to take greater action against these criminals,” said Capito. The Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act would: Prohibit the use of AI to replicate any person’s image or voice with the intent to defraud Codify the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on impersonating government or business officials. Update existing laws – that have not changed since 1996 – with definitions for text messages, video conference calls, and artificial or prerecorded voice Create an Advisory Committee to ensure inter-agency cooperation in enforcing scam prevention In addition, the bill also updates the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act and the Communications Act of 1934 by adding definiti… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=CFE712C7-C9FC-4347-9FDC-4D2C96CDA5F9 Klobuchar, Grassley Legislation to Bolster Support for Identifying and Returning Kidnapped Ukrainian Children Heads to the President’s Desk 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper Russia has abducted thousands of Ukrainian children – attempting to erase their cultural identity and heritage WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced that their bipartisan Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act passed the Senate. The legislation now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act would increase support for Ukraine’s efforts to investigate and track the thousands of Ukrainian children who have been abducted during Putin’s brutal invasion, assist with the rehabilitation and reintegration of children who are returned, and advance justice and accountability for perpetrators of these abductions. “The mass kidnapping of Ukrainian children by Russia is an atrocity. We cannot accept a world where children are abducted during wartime and used as a form of hostage-taking for negotiations. Our bipartisan legislation will provide necessary support to track them and hold the perpetrators accountable,” said Klobuchar. “After he started the largest war in Europe since World War II, Putin kidnapped thousands of Ukrainian children to brainwash and Russify them, trying to destroy their cultural identity and heritage. These children should be returned home as soon as possible. I’m glad to see our measure included in the annual defense bill to support critical tools to identify and track the location of these children and reintegrate them into their homeland. We’re also helping hold perpetrators accountable for their atrocities to ensure justice is served,” said Grassley. Last month, Klobuchar met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican along with a delegation from Ukraine working to return the thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during Putin’s brutal invasion. Klobuchar testified at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the abduction of Ukrainian children earlier this month where she discussed her meeting with the Pope and rescued Ukrainian child… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-john-hoeven-amy-klobuchar-and-kevin-cramer-send-bipartisan-letter-urging-postmaster-general-to-address-chronic-postal-delays-across-minnesota-north-dakota/ U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven, Amy Klobuchar and Kevin Cramer Send Bipartisan Letter Urging Postmaster General to Address Chronic Postal Delays Across Minnesota, North Dakota 2025-12-16 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov tinasmith https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), John Hoeven (R-ND), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) urged the Postmaster General to take action to improve postal services in the Minnesota-North Dakota Postal District. As the holiday season continues and the volume of mail increases, it’s especially important to ensure there aren’t delivery delays across the two states. “As our constituents prepare for the busy holiday season, we urge you to take actions to ensure that any performance issues are resolved in a timely manner so that Minnesotans and North Dakotans do not experience significant service disruptions this winter,” wrote the Senators. “For Minnesotans and North Dakotans, the Postal Service is an essential lifeline, delivering prescriptions, pay checks, and messages from loved ones. During the holiday season, it is even more essential. Any service disruptions within the MN-ND District create real consequences for the people who rely on your services, and as Postmaster General, we look to you to provide timely action to address these critical issues,” they concluded. You can read full text of the letter here or below. Dear Postmaster General Steiner, We write to highlight the importance of timely and reliable mail delivery within the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Minnesota-North Dakota District, especially during this peak holiday season. As our constituents prepare for the busy holiday season, we urge you to take actions to ensure that any performance issues are resolved in a timely manner so that Minnesotans and North Dakotans do not experience significant service disruptions this winter. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. In recent years, our offices have received a significant number of concerns and complaints from constituents during the holiday and winter months. While we recognize that weather conditions during this time of year can often be unpredictable in our area of the country, solutions to address and overcome these challenges must be … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=0D64617D-C281-4BAC-A037-A1E4579A58C1 Klobuchar, Cassidy, Jacobs Lead Bipartisan Bill to Help Families Claim the Child Tax Credit After a Natural Disaster 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51) today introduced the Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act to allow disaster-impacted working families to use the previous year’s income to claim the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) after a presidential major disaster declaration. This will prevent families from losing access to these benefits due to temporary income loss. Congress has authorized similar temporary provisions for both the CTC and EITC following recent major disasters, and for all taxpayers nationwide during COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021. “In the wake of major disasters, Americans should not have to worry about their taxes increasing while at the same time losing pay that causes them to no longer qualify for the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit,” said Klobuchar. “Our legislation allows taxpayers in federally declared major disaster areas to use their prior-year earned income when calculating eligibility, ensuring they don’t get penalized for income drops that are caused by disasters and outside their control.” “When natural disasters hit, many working families lose their jobs, become furloughed, face business interruptions, or suffer property losses that can affect their ability to work. But unfortunately, existing law requires people to use their current year’s income to claim the Child Tax Credit, meaning those who’ve experienced natural disasters could suffer a double financial hit – losing both their income and their ability to claim the Child Tax Credit,” said Jacobs. “That’s why I’m proud to introduce the Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act alongside Senators Klobuchar and Cassidy to change this and ensure families can use the previous year’s income to claim the Child Tax Credit and provide financial support for children’s well-being during a Presidential-declared major disaster.” The Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act would: Amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow disaste… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smith-calls-on-trump-administration-to-end-operation-metro-surge-in-twin-cities/ U.S. Senator Tina Smith Calls on Trump Administration to End “Operation Metro Surge” in Twin Cities 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov tinasmith https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement: “I believe in protecting public safety and upholding the rule of law. ‘Operation Metro Surge’ is actively undermining both. There has been none of the necessary cooperation and trust between federal officials and local government, and zero transparency from the Trump Administration into ICE’s operations in the Twin Cities. Minnesotans are seeing their friends and neighbors, including U.S. citizens with no criminal records, abducted by masked agents, shoved to the ground, and sprayed with mace. The fear and violence that President Trump has unleashed on our home is destroying any sense of public safety. The Administration needs to put an immediate end to ‘Operation Metro Surge’.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-demands-answers-instacart-following-reporting-company-used-sensitive Rep. Craig Demands Answers from Instacart Following Reporting the Company Used Sensitive Data and AI to Inflate Grocery Bills, Charge Different Prices for Same Products 2025-12-12 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture Angie Craig pressed grocery delivery service and technology company Instacart following reporting that the company used customers’ sensitive personal data and artificial intelligence (AI) to inflate grocery bills and charge different prices for the same products based on their ability to pay. In a letter to Instacart CEO Chris Rogers, Rep. Craig blasted the technology company for exploiting families’ financial data to charge higher prices in the midst of a nationwide affordability crisis and demanded transparency about the scope and implications of any pricing experiment the company has previously conducted. “Americans are facing an affordability crisis, and your use of artificial intelligence to scam the average family of four out of $1,200 annually is alarming.” Rep. Craig wrote. “Food is not a privilege; it’s a basic need. Your services are a lifeline to individuals with mobility issues, families, caregivers and folks in rural communities or food deserts.” Rep. Craig cites that at a Target in St. Paul, MN some shoppers saw their grocery bill total vary by more than $5 for the same items. Researchers found that Instacart repeatedly showed customers different original prices for the same discounted items – using an AI-driven algorithm to inflate savings for some shoppers and not others. “Big Tech’s weaponization of our data to increase profits on essentials, like groceries, is at best, a horrific breach of trust and at worst, illegal,” Rep. Craig wrote. “The practice of charging my neighbors different prices for the same groceries at the same store is unacceptable, especially when families are being squeezed from all sides.” You can read the full text of the letter here. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ilhan-omar-leads-members-congress-demanding-answers-ices-racial-profiling Rep. Ilhan Omar Leads Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on ICE’s Racial Profiling Operation in Minnesota and Trump Administration’s Threat to End TPS for Somali Nationals 2025-12-12 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Ilhan Omar (MN-05) announced two formal congressional inquiries into the Trump Administration’s escalating attacks on Somali communities in Minnesota and across the country. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Rep. Omar demanded immediate answers regarding Operation Metro Surge, an ICE deployment to the Twin Cities that has resulted in widespread racial profiling, unlawful arrests of U.S. citizens, excessive force, and violations of constitutional rights. Rep. Omar’s letter cites multiple documented incidents in which ICE agents detained people who had identified themselves as U.S. citizens, mocked a woman for wearing a hijab, used pepper spray on bystanders, and refused to provide warrants while carrying out arrests near homes, schools, and a university campus. The New York Times also reported that approximately 100 ICE agents were deployed to Minnesota, at significant taxpayer expense. In a second letter sent to Secretary Noem, Rep. Omar led Members of Congress in demanding a full explanation of the administration’s threat to abruptly terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals in the United States. Earlier this month, President Trump publicly claimed he would end TPS for Somalis “effective immediately,” and DHS officials echoed these statements despite a longstanding federal law governing TPS designations. Somalia has been designated for TPS since 1991 due to ongoing humanitarian crises. Ending TPS would put lives at risk and tear apart families who have lived, worked, and contributed to our communities for decades. The letter, co-led by Representatives Adam Smith(WA-09), Joyce Beatty(OH-03), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Angie Craig (MN-02), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jared Golden (ME-02), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01), requests detailed explanations of the legal basis for terminating TPS, the administration’s assessment of current conditions in Somalia, consultations with humanit… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-honors-minneapolis-fire-departments-first-all-native-fire-crew-house Rep. Omar Honors Minneapolis Fire Department’s First All-Native Fire Crew on the House Floor 2025-12-12 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON– Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor to honor Minneapolis Fire Department’s first all-Native fire crew. The 4-member crew serves South Minneapolis with one shared goal: to strengthen trust between the department and the communities it serves. The full video can be found here. Full transcript below: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Minneapolis Fire Department for the historic assembly of their first all-Native Fire Crew. “Manned by Captain Michael Graves, fire motor operator Jessie Strong, and firefighters Johnny Crow and Bobby Headbird, the crew operates Engine 10 out of Fire House Number Six in Minneapolis. “The four firefighters share one goal: to build trust between the department and the communities it serves. “Beyond responding to fire and emergency medical calls across South Minneapolis, the crew makes a diligent effort to attend community events and ensure young kids see their identities represented in public service. “I’m incredibly grateful for the work they do to keep our city safe and inspire future generations to give back to their communities. “Thank you and I yield back.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=F5A66DA3-4332-4F2D-BFB2-2649EC2E4122 Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act Signed into Law to Celebrate 45th Anniversary of the Hockey Victory at the Winter Olympics 2025-12-12 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper Congressional Gold Medals awarded to the Miracle on Ice U.S. Hockey Team, which defeated the four-time Olympic champion Soviet Union in 1980 WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the bipartisan Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, which they cosponsor, has been signed into law, recognizing the 45th anniversary of the extraordinary victory of the U.S. Men’s Hockey at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, where they defeated the Soviet Union. “In 1980, during a time of division, economic hardship, and global conflict, the U.S. Olympic hockey team made all Americans believe in miracles,” said Senator Klobuchar. “Congress and our country have now formally recognized this legendary team, which included 12 players and head coach Herb Brooks from Minnesota, for their ‘Miracle on Ice’ that brought hope and unity to our nation.” “More than half of the ‘Miracle on Ice’ hockey team was from Minnesota, the State of Hockey, and I’m incredibly proud to see their achievements honored,” said Senator Smith. “The iconic game was an upset nobody saw coming, and that win showcases American strength and resilience in the face of adversity.” In February 1980, the United States Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team defeated the Soviet Union 4-3 in the first game of the medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympic men’s hockey tournament in Lake Placid, New York. Team USA, which included 12 hockey players born in Minnesota and was coached by University of Minnesota championship-winning hockey coach Herb Brooks, defied expectations by defeating the four-time Olympic champion Soviet Union team in a game referred to as the “Miracle on Ice.” At a time when the United States was struggling with rampant stagflation, high gas prices, hostages held in Iran, and increased tensions with the Soviets after their invasion of Afghanistan, the Miracle on Ice was a welcome reprieve and a critical moment for American patriotism. Following the stunning victory against the Soviets, the Americans beat Finland 4-2 to s… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-statement-her-vote-against-national-defense-authorization-act Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the Republican-led National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “While I appreciate my Democratic colleagues’ work over the past few months to strip the original House version of some of its most egregious Republican poison pills and implement important provisions, like a well-deserve pay raise for our troops, I am still deeply concerned that this bill abandons our country's LGBTQ+ veterans and servicemembers, immigrants and civil servants. “By including language that would expand the Trump Administration's authority to use the military to enforce immigration laws, Republicans have rubber stamped the President’s dangerous immigration agenda and disregard for due process. Not to mention, by failing to restore collective bargaining rights to the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce, they have doubled down on the President’s attacks on federal workers and turned their back on our nation’s civil servants. “These provisions don’t make our country safer, nor do they implement necessary checks on the President’s executive power – power he has used to undermine our global standing and violate the civil rights of those who have dedicated their lives to defending our freedoms. I am not enabling this President’s anti LGBTQ+, anti-immigrant and anti-worker agenda, and I am certainly not signing off on a blank check to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to continue putting our national security and servicemembers at risk.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-supports-bill-lower-drug-prices-more-americans-hold-big-pharma Rep. Craig Supports Bill to Lower Drug Prices for More Americans; Hold Big Pharma Accountable for Price Gouging 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Angie Craig today announced legislation that would lower prescription drug prices for Americans and hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for price gouging consumers. The Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act would build on her work on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to lower prescription drug prices for America’s seniors by expanding price negotiations so that more Americans can afford their medication. Specifically, the bill would: Extend the historic drug price negotiation program enacted through the IRA to all Americans with private insurance; Stop drug companies from raising prices faster than inflation by ensuring that the inflation rebates enacted under the IRA also apply to individuals covered by private health plans; Strengthen the drug price negotiation program to deliver more savings to the American people by increasing the annual number of prescription drugs selected for negotiation from 20 to 50. The Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act was originally introduced by Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Richard E. Neal (MA-01) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03). “Since day one, lowering health care costs for Minnesotans has been one of my top priorities in Congress – and that starts with lowering the price of prescription drugs,” said Rep. Craig. “We made major strides in the Inflation Reduction Act to cap the price of prescription drugs for seniors, but we now must expand these cost savings to every American. I’m proud to support this legislation to build on the progress we made through IRA and hold Big Pharma accountable for price gouging hardworking Minnesotans.” Since entering Congress, Rep. Craig has been a leader in the fight to lower prescription drug prices. Last month, Rep. Craig introduced her Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would build on her work to make insulin more affordable by capping the price of insulin for Americans with private insurance. In 2022, the provision of Rep. Craig’s bill that capped insulin copays at $35/… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-condemns-racial-profiling-minnesotans-federal Congresswoman Betty McCollum Condemns Racial Profiling of Minnesotans by Federal Immigration Agents 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Thursday morning: “I strongly condemn the Trump administration for directing ICE agents to racially profile and randomly arrest residents on Minnesota’s streets. Since President Trump’s latest racist tirade against Somali Minnesotans, he has directed a campaign of incompetence and unprofessionalism that has nothing to do with the rule of law, and everything to do with terrorizing our community. “The appalling incident in Minneapolis Tuesday confirms that the Trump administration is unlawfully profiling Minnesotans who look Somali and arresting them on the spot, including American citizens. “Democrats will not forget Donald Trump’s words and his administration's outrageous, violent, and illegal actions against our neighbors. Thanks to courageous Minnesotans documenting these inappropriate actions, we have a growing record of the Trump administration’s misconduct. We will hold them accountable. Minnesotans and the American public deserve better.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-calls-out-republican-betrayal-stripping-ivf-coverage-out U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls Out Republican Betrayal Stripping IVF Coverage Out of NDAA 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03) called out President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ betrayal of American families after blocking critical IVF treatment expansion for military families. President Trump has called himself the “fertilization president” and promised to expand IVF treatment — but Congressional Republicans are sending a bill to President Trump’s desk that fails to expand coverage of IVF treatment for military families. An OB-GYN for more than 20 years and a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Rep. Morrison condemned President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ actions on the House floor. Watch a video of Rep. Morrison’s remarks HERE. Image Read a transcript of Rep. Morrison’s remarks below: Mr. Speaker, today I rise to condemn the betrayal of President Trump and his Republican majorities. Trump called himself the “fertilization president” and promised to expand access to IVF – but his Speaker of the House just blocked critical IVF expansion for military families. The American people overwhelmingly want to expand access to IVF. And it’s what Donald Trump promised them as he was running for president last year. And I quote word for word: "Under the Trump administration, we are going to be paying for that treatment. Or we're going to be mandating that the insurance company pay." But here we are, and the Republican Congress is sending a bill to President Trump’s desk that fails to expand coverage for military families to do just that. So the brave service members who put their lives on the line for our country and our freedoms will not be able to access the care they need to grow their families if they suffer from infertility. This is sadly only the latest betrayal by the Republican majority talking a big game about being “pro-family” but blocking policies that would actually support them. It is beyond disappointing. It is cruel. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-crack-down-scammers U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Scammers and Eliminate Foreign Robocalls 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) is leading a bipartisan coalition of Republican and Democratic lawmakers in introducing the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, which would strengthen efforts to stop unlawful robocalls originating from overseas. Minnesotans face almost 400 million robocalls a year — and robocalls are increasing across the country, often from overseas bad actors. Americans lost $29 billion to scam robocallsin 2021 alone. The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act would empower the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice to crack down on scammers and establish a taskforce to prevent foreign robocalls. This bipartisan legislation has received key endorsements from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and USTelecom. “No one likes robocalls. They are irritating, predatory, and steal billions of dollars from Americans every single year. They also erode public trust. You shouldn’t miss a call from the doctor just because you’re scared it could be a scammer. The Foreign Robocall Elimination Act is commonsense legislation to protect people – particularly older Americans who are disproportionately targeted – from harmful scammers. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan effort,” said Congresswoman Kelly Morrison. Background on the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act: This bill would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), to establish an interagency taskforce. The taskforce would be made up of representatives from these three federal agencies and seven private sector representatives, including voice service and analytics providers, technology experts, marketing and nonprofit organizations, and consumer advocacy groups. The taskforce must: study and compare the volume of robocalls from domestic vs. international sources; identify countries responsible for high volumes of unlawful robocalls; provide information on how countries can collaborate… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/omar-jayapal-norcross-introduce-legislation-protect-app-based-workers Omar, Jayapal, Norcross Introduce Legislation to Protect App-Based Workers 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Donald Norcross (NJ-01) are introducing legislation to promote transparency and accountability for app-based workers. The Empowering App-Based Workers Act would put guardrails on digital labor platforms, including Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Amazon, to ensure that automated decisions do not lead to discrimination and price-gouging, and provide transparency to workers on how their data is used. “Gig workers like Uber and Lyft drivers in my home state of Minnesota deserve a fair share of the wealth they create. App-based corporations have hidden behind AI algorithms and predatory take rates while drivers’ pay shrinks and executive profits soar,” said Rep. Omar, Ranking Member of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. "The Empowering App-Based Workers Act will pull back the curtain on how these companies use data, set wages, and make decisions that shape people’s livelihoods. Gig workers should be part of a transparent system that values their labor.” “App-based workers work long hours, often with no consistency or predictability of how much they will make,” said Rep. Jayapal. “They are at the whim of algorithms that make automated decisions about who gets to work, and where, and when. Workers and consumers deserve a better system, where workers are protected, employment laws are followed, and where consumers have a transparent price.” "The Empowering App-Based Workers Act is a long-overdue step toward fairness and transparency for the millions of rideshare drivers and delivery app workers who keep our economy running,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “By guaranteeing transparent payment information and higher wages, these workers will finally receive a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work. App-based workers deserve a good-paying job where they are treated with dignity, compensated fairly, and protected from exploitation.” In 2024, Uber and Lyft both regularly paid drivers wages less than minimum wage, while at the same tim… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=7D99B1E5-5124-4A35-9F79-026437983165 Klobuchar Statement on Vote to Extend the Health Care Tax Credit 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement after voting to extend the health care tax credit and prevent health insurance premiums from doubling for tens of millions of Americans. “Today, once again, I voted to extend the health care tax credits to prevent health insurance premiums from doubling for so many in our state. By refusing to act, Congress has put millions of Americans in an impossible position — forcing families, farmers, and small business owners to question whether they can even afford to keep their insurance,” said Klobuchar. “ I will keep fighting to end this health care crisis, lower costs, and increase access to quality care.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smith-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-access-to-mental-health-clinics/ U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Clinics 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov tinasmith https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, which would improve access to mental health services nationwide. This bill would make it easier for seniors on Medicare to get care at Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), specialized clinics that provide mental health and substance use services. The bill would also ensure that these specialized clinics can continue to provide quality care to patients by ensuring that they receive adequate reimbursements from Medicaid. “Everybody deserves access to mental health care, regardless of their zip code,” said Senator Tina Smith. “Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers know the importance of treating the whole patient, and we need to do more to make this model of mental health care accessible and sustainable. I’m grateful to my former colleagues Senator Stabenow and Senator Blunt for laying the groundwork for this initiative. It’s an honor to be its new champion in the Senate.” Minnesota currently operates 22 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) that use a recovery-oriented philosophy, supporting pathways to success for individuals recovering from mental illness and substance use disorders. CCBHCs ensure access to coordinated behavioral health, including through medication-assisted recovery – the combined use of medication and counseling – to provide effective support for recovery. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 codified a permanent CCBHC option for states under the Medicaid program, but further action is now needed to establish CCBHCs in Medicare to allow comparable status and designated payment as other health care providers. Specifically, The Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act would: Establish Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs) under the Medicare program; Authorize CCBHC expansion grants at a level that allows current grantees to continue their efforts and ensure availability of technical assistance to help the grantee clinic… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-amy-klobuchar-and-tina-smith-cosponsor-legislation-requiring-airlines-to-reimburse-passengers-for-delays-rebooking-fees-related-expenses-after-trump-cancels-consumer-protections/ U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Cosponsor Legislation Requiring Airlines to Reimburse Passengers for Delays, Rebooking Fees & Related Expenses After Trump Cancels Consumer Protections 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov tinasmith https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) helped introduce legislation to protect flyers by requiring airlines to provide cash compensation and free rebooking for passengers facing significant delays or cancellations caused by the airline. The bill comes just in time for the holiday season which is expected to see record numbers of travelers. Early estimates project a record 8.03 million travelers will take domestic flights this holiday season, a 2.3% increase compared to last year. This would mark the first time in history that number tops 8 million. “It’s simple: if your flight is canceled or significantly delayed and disrupts your travel plans, you should be compensated,” said Senator Klobuchar. “This legislation will ensure airlines reimburse passengers for the cost of hotels, meals, and transportation as a result of flight cancellations or delays.” “Traveling is already expensive, and the last thing Minnesotans need is an unexpected and expensive bill for rebooking a flight that was canceled because of an airline, especially as folks try to be with their families over the holidays,” said Senator Smith. “This legislation holds airlines accountable for their mistakes and fixes another Trump administration blunder.” People are flying now more than ever. With more Minnesotans flying, refunds and reimbursements for significant cancellations and delays that disrupt travel plans are crucial. In 2024, roughly 20% of all flights departing from MSP were delayed or canceled. Under the Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act, the DOT would issue regulations that would set a baseline standard of compensation of at least $300 for a delay of more than 3 hours but less than 6 hours and at least $600 for a delay of 6 hours or more. The bill is led by Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ed Markey (D-MA), and cosponsored by Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Fetterman (D-PA), Ruben Gallego (D-… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omars-statement-fy26-ndaa Rep. Omar's Statement on the FY26 NDAA 2025-12-10 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON–Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Today I voted ‘NO’ on the National Defense Authorization Act because Congress cannot continue writing blank checks for endless war while millions of Americans struggle to afford housing, health care, and basic necessities. “This year’s NDAA authorizes nearly $900 billion for the Pentagon, more than we spend on education, health, climate, and poverty programs combined. It pours billions into weapons systems the Pentagon itself has said it does not need. It increases funding for defense contractors who profit from global instability and it advances a vision of national security rooted in militarization instead of diplomacy, human rights, or community wellbeing. Republicans also removed an Afghan relocation legislation from the final NDAA, abandoning the very allies who risked their lives to help American service members. “At a time when families in Minnesota’s 5th District are struggling with rising costs, when our schools and social services remain underfunded, and when the Pentagon continues to evade a clean audit year after year, Congress should be investing in people. “I will always support giving service members what they need to stay safe but that does not mean rubber stamping bloated budgets or enabling unchecked executive war powers. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=F79B7731-1D33-4711-B95F-D175F60616FC ICYMI: Klobuchar Op-Ed in The New York Times: “State A.I. Laws Keep Us Safe. Trump’s Next Move Could Upend That.” 2025-12-09 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) published an op-ed in The New York Times on how, with the lack of federal standards, it is essential for states to maintain and strengthen their own AI protections rather than override the few protections Americans have from the downsides of A.I. Read the op-ed below. The New York Times: Amy Klobuchar: State A.I. Laws Keep Us Safe. Trump’s Next Move Could Upend That. By Amy Klobuchar We’ve all heard about the revolutionary breakthroughs that could result from the deployment of artificial intelligence, including cures for cancer, advances in energy and individually tailored education for every student. These benefits would be truly game-changing. Unfortunately for many Americans, these advantages remain distant. And because of the lack of sensible rules governing A.I. technology, we are more familiar with its darker side: the theft of people’s voices and visual likenesses; scams directed at seniors; political attack videos in which you can’t tell if what you’re seeing or hearing is actually the candidate you love (or hate); and worst of all, children committing suicide after turning to A.I. chatbots for help. These harms will only multiply. That’s why it has been critical for states to step up and pass desperately needed A.I. safety standards while Congress sadly continues to delay enacting federal standards. Now we risk going backward, with President Trump saying on Monday that he will sign an executive order that will replace state laws with “One Rulebook” that the public has never seen. That executive order should concern every American. Tech companies should not be allowed to use their lobbying power to undo the few protections Americans have from the downsides of A.I. — passed at the state level with bipartisan support. Congress urgently needs to stop delaying the passage of mutually agreed upon federal A.I. standards. But it remains paramount that states be able to protect people right now, before such rules are enacted. Despite a series of well-meaning a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=8E237E61-66DB-4090-89E9-DCB9DC3FC7E4 Klobuchar and Hoeven Urge the CPSC to Strengthen Protections Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 2025-12-08 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Hoeven (R-ND), the leads of the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act, are urging Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Peter Feldman to address the heightened risks of home carbon monoxide poisoning during the winter months and provide information on how the CPSC is working to combat this deadly risk, including the education and outreach being done to encourage people to install carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. Klobuchar and Hoeven’s bill was signed into law in 2022 and is named for two brothers from Kimball, Minnesota, who tragically died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The law established a grant program to fund initiatives to prevent similar tragedies in the future, which recently provided $200,000 to eight cities across Minnesota. “We write to express our concerns about the increased risks of home carbon monoxide poisoning during the winter months, and to inquire into actions the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is taking to ensure that Americans are kept safe from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter,” wrote the Senators. “More than 400 Americans die from carbon monoxide poisoning each year, and more than 14,000 are hospitalized.” “These risks increase during the winter as people use heating systems, water heaters, and fireplaces that use natural gas,” the Senators continued. “When used properly, these systems safely keep people warm during the coldest times of year, but improper use and faulty products put people at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning.” The full text of the letter is available here and below: Dear Acting Chairman Feldman: We write to express our concerns about the increased risks of home carbon monoxide poisoning during the winter months, and to inquire into actions the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is taking to ensure that Americans are kept safe from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter. More than 400 Americans die from carbon monoxide poi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=9D886678-DD7A-4D6A-BBEE-EEFDC37368FB Klobuchar Statement on Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Trump v. Slaughter 2025-12-08 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the only Democratic Senator on both the Judiciary and Commerce Committees, released the following statement on the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter. “Congress has long used its power to establish independent agencies to protect consumers, workers, investors, and others without undue political pressure,” said Klobuchar. “Commissioner Slaughter’s unlawful firing goes against nearly a century of precedent that ensures these agencies remain independent and work for Americans, not the President’s friends and donors. It is deeply troubling that conservative justices appear ready to give the president even more unchecked power.” In November, Klobuchar and 207 of her congressional colleagues filed an amicus brief opposing President Trump’s unlawful attempt to remove Commissioner Slaughter without cause. Giving the President this power would jeopardize the integrity of independent federal agencies and undermine the FTC’s ability to protect the public from unfair methods of competition, fraud, and other deceptive practices. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-joins-democratic-doctors-caucus-condemning-dangerous U.S. Rep Kelly Morrison Joins Democratic Doctors Caucus in Condemning Dangerous ACIP Decision to Stop Recommending Birth Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine 2025-12-05 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) and the Democratic Doctors Caucus released the following statement after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. “The Democratic Doctors Caucus unequivocally condemns the decision to end the decades-long standard practice of vaccinating every newborn against hepatitis B. Today’s decision — made without any scientific justification that a newborn dose is unsafe — will lead to more disease, more cancer, more preventable deaths, and will further increase the cost of health care in our nation. We call on Acting CDC Director O’Neill to reject this recommendation. The Democratic Doctors Caucus will keep up our fight against this administration’s continued attacks like this on basic science and do all we can to protect the health and well-being of the American people.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/progressive-caucus-deputy-chair-ilhan-omar-condemns-ice-agents-physical Progressive Caucus Deputy Chair Ilhan Omar Condemns ICE Agents’ Physical Attacks on Congressmember Adelita Grijalva 2025-12-05 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) released the following statement regarding agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) using physical force against Rep. Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) when she conducted oversight into the due-process rights of her constituents affected by raids in her district: “I strongly condemn today’s disgusting display of violence against Congresswoman Grijalva, who was pepper-sprayed along with her staff and pushed aside by ICE agents as she asked questions about her community members being disappeared off the streets by ICE raids. “We are in a dangerous moment for American democracy. ICE agents are continuing to act with lawlessness and impunity and are cheered on by the President of the United States. If they are allowed to intimidate, harass, and physically assault members of Congress for doing their jobs, no one is safe in this country. “The Trump Administration is attacking the most basic liberties and freedoms Americans enjoy. Masked, armed, and often unidentified men now roam our neighborhoods, kidnap community members, and use undue force against those who might protest—including sitting lawmakers with the constitutional authority to conduct oversight into ICE’s practices. “We need an immediate Congressional investigation into these agents’ use of pepper spray and force against Representative Grijalva. And Congress must pass the Progressive Caucus’s legislative slate to rein in these abusive practices and restore accountability.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=21A0456D-AD58-4EB2-8615-2CB008C6E327 Klobuchar, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Skills Training 2025-12-05 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Dave McCormick(R-PA) reintroduced a bill to enhance access to skills training. The Skills Investment Act would expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)—tax advantaged savings accounts for educational expenses—so American workers can use the accounts to pay for skills training, career-related learning, adult education, and professional development. Companion legislation for the Skills Investment Act was introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Brad Schneider (D-IL). “Now more than ever, innovation is key to moving the American economy forward. With technological advancements in manufacturing and many other parts of our economy, it is critical that American workers are positioned for success. That means increasing access to the specialized training and education needed to pursue good-paying, high-demand careers,” said Klobuchar. “Our bipartisan Skills Investment Act will modernize tax advantaged savings accounts so workers can build skills for the 21st century economy.” “The energy and AI revolution is bringing demand for electricians, pipe and steamfitters, welders, and more skilled labor professions to levels we haven’t seen in decades. These are good paying jobs that lead to create stable, fulfilling careers,” said Senator McCormick. “This bill is an important step toward incentivizing more Americans to enter the skilled trades and fill these jobs while reinforcing that a four-year degree is far from the only path to the American Dream.” The Skills Investment Act transforms Coverdell ESAs into lifelong learning accounts, allowing workers to use tax-advantaged savings to pay for education and skills training programs throughout an account holder’s lifetime. The bill would eliminate the age-based contribution limit on Coverdell ESAs and expand the scope of allowable distributions to cover a broad array of career and technical education servic… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-betty-mccollum-caribbean-boat-strike-deeply-alarming Ranking Member Betty McCollum on Caribbean Boat Strike: 'Deeply Alarming' 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Thursday: “The footage of the September 2nd boat strike in the Caribbean was deeply alarming and calls into question the Trump administration’s respect for the laws of armed conflict. The Pentagon should immediately release the strike video in its entirety so that the American public understands what President Trump has directed in the Caribbean without any authorization from Congress. Congress has a responsibility to fully investigate not only the September 2nd strike but the Trump administration’s entire operation in the Caribbean and should take testimony from Secretary Hegseth, U.S. Special Operations Commander Admiral Frank Bradley, and U.S. Southern Commander Admiral Alvin Holsey.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-calls-out-health-care-crisis-and-impending-enrollment U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls Out Health Care Crisis and Impending Enrollment Deadline 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) joined the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to call out Republicans’ refusal to take action on the cost of the health care crisis. “Thanks to the Republican health care crisis, instead of discussing holiday plans or Christmas wish lists, families will be around the kitchen table deciding what they’ll have to sacrifice to keep their health insurance,” said Congresswoman Kelly Morrison. “Facing sticker shock from skyrocketing premiums in addition to broken promises of lower energy, gas, and grocery prices, Trump and Republicans in Congress are once again failing to prioritize the needs of working-class Americans. Americans are less than two weeks out from the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act health care plans without a lapse in coverage – but Congressional Republicans are still refusing to extend the ACA tax credits which help millions afford health care. Without an extension, health care costs will skyrocket for 22 million Americans – including 90,000 Minnesotans. Representative Morrison, who cared for patients as an OB-GYN for more than 20 years, has been fighting to extend ACA tax credits and address health care affordability since before Congressional Republicans refused to extend them and worsened the health care crisis with their so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” that passed this summer. Representative Morrison has highlighted this health care crisis by: Standing with small business owners who will lose coverage if these ACA tax credits are not extended Spotlighting the impact to hospitals and clinics when Americans are forced to delay care Supporting multiple bills that would permanently extend the tax credits and protect health care for millions of Americans Watch Representative Morrison’s remarks HERE. Image Read a transcript of Representative Morrison’s remarks below: We are less than two weeks from the deadline to enroll in ACA plans without a lapse in coverage. Thanks to the Republican-created health ca… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-omar-opening-remarks-subcommittee-hearing-revitalizing-american Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Revitalizing American Boxing 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON–Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, “In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for your testimony today. “When Republicans first notified us of today’s hearing, I was immediately excited. I have long been a fan of professional boxing and mixed martial arts, and I was hopeful that we could have a bipartisan discussion about revitalizing a sport that I love. I came to this issue not just as a legislator, but as someone who admires the courage and craft of fighters who put their bodies on the line in the pursuit of greatness. “At the turn of the century, Congress passed two landmark pieces of legislation to protect and support American boxers. In 1996, Congress passed the Professional Boxing Safety Act (or the PBSA), which outlined health and safety provisions and mandated state athletic commissions to oversee all professional boxing events. In 2000, Congress strengthened the PBSA with the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. “The Ali Act was designed to clean up the business side of boxing after decades of corruption that harmed boxers’ livelihoods and the integrity of the sport. It required better financial disclosures, increased transparency of ranking and title decisions, and limited conflicts of interest so that a single company or individual could not both control a boxer’s contract and access to titles. This was meant to stop promoters from demanding that boxers sign away their entire career just to have a chance at a title. “In practice, the Ali Act’s provisions helped give boxers more information and leverage to negotiate for a fairer share of the money that their fights generated and free themselves from any coercive and restrictive contract terms. We should build on these successes and take time to explore other critical issues, such as the long-term cost of brain injury and the need for athletes in other combat sport… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-omar-carter-simon-and-titus-introduce-respect-resolution Reps. Omar, Carter, Simon, and Titus Introduce RESPECT Resolution 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswomen Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), and Dina Titus (D-NV), leaders in the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, introduced the Realizing Equitable & Sustainable Participation in Emerging Cannabis Trades (RESPECT) Resolution. This sense of Congress acknowledges steps and practices to create an equitable cannabis industry that addresses, reverses, and repairs the consequences of the failed “War on Drugs.” “For decades, harsh cannabis laws devastated Black, Brown, and low-income communities. Today, those same communities are facing new barriers that prevent many of them from benefiting from the opportunities offered by a multi-billion-dollar industry,” said Rep. Omar. Congress has a responsibility to ensure that cannabis policy expands access to capital and invests in entrepreneurs whose communities were most harmed by outdated drug laws.” Arrest and incarceration rates for marijuana offenses have been wildly disproportionate, with people of color far more likely to be targeted despite using marijuana at similar rates as white Americans. These laws have entrenched cycles of poverty and inequality. As more states continue to implement or expand marijuana legalization policies, job growth will continue in the industry, making it imperative to create a pathway to economic empowerment for Black and Brown communities to become entrepreneurs, leaders, and educators in this space. “Marijuana prohibition has failed our communities,” said Rep. Carter. “It has disproportionately harmed people of color, fueling mass incarceration, ruining families, taking away opportunities, and burdening them with criminal records. It's past time for the federal government to address the racial disparities that persist in the cannabis space and create inclusive pathways for people to access economic wealth.” “We must elevate the role of equity in the legal cannabis marketplace and take bold, deliberate action to close persistent disparities. The war on drugs has de… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-betty-mccollum-demands-answers-letter-homeland-security Ranking Member Betty McCollum Demands Answers in Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sent Wednesday evening, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) expressed outrage over the Administration’s deliberate targeting of Minnesota’s Somali community and demanded answers on the Department’s actions in the Twin Cities Metro area. Read the full text of the letter below or view a copy of the letter on Congresswoman McCollum’s website. Dear Secretary Noem: I write to express my outrage at the Trump Administration’s deliberate targeting of the Somali community in Minnesota. The President’s escalating racist attacks calling members of the Somali community “garbage” are vile, abhorrent and below the dignity of the Oval Office. America has lived through very dark chapters when entire communities were treated as less than human. Native Americans were violently forced from their homes and onto reservations. Black Americans faced systemic dehumanization and were subjected to laws that codified their oppression. Chinese immigrants were rounded up during the era of exclusion. Japanese Americans were interned in camps against during World War II. Each of these actions became a stain on our history. President Trump was wrong when he said members of our Somali-American community are “garbage.” Our Somali community are human beings. They are elected officials, business owners, doctors, nurses, teachers, drivers, neighbors and friends. The Somali community is woven into the fabric of Minnesota and are inseparable from the fabric of America, and their contributions strengthen both our state and our nation. As a Member of Congress representing many Somali families in Minnesota 4th District, I strongly oppose the Department of Homeland Security’s operations against the Somali community. I expect answers to the following questions no later than close of business on December 12, 2025. The vast majority of Minnesota’s Somali community are U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents. How will you ensure that American citizens are not wrongly target… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-supports-bipartisan-cost-living-increase-veterans U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Supports Bipartisan Cost of Living Increase for Veterans' Disability Benefits 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) spoke on the House floor in strong support of the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025. This legislation delivers a 2.8% cost-of-living increase for veterans receiving disability benefits, ensuring their payments keep pace with rising costs. Rep. Morrison is a proud cosponsor of the bipartisan bill, and is calling on her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support its passage. “Affordability is a top concern for all of my constituents, including the veterans in my community,” said Congresswoman Kelly Morrison. “This adjustment is necessary to help ensure that our veterans and their families can keep pace with the cost of living.” Congresswoman Morrison is Minnesota’s only member of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation to sit on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is committed to ensuring our state’s nearly 300,000 veterans have the care and support they have earned and deserve. In Congress, Rep. Morrison has been a fierce advocate for veterans and their families. Watch the full video of Representative Morrison’s remarks HERE: Image Read a transcript of Representative Morrison’s remarks below: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of S. 2392, the Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide 2.8 percent cost of living for VA disability benefits like disability compensation in clothing allowance as well as survivor benefits such as dependency and indemnity compensation. Veterans and their families are entitled to and are owed these benefits and it is our responsibility in Congress to ensure that they continue to provide the utility and financial stability they deserve. Affordability is a top concern for all of my constituents, including the veterans in my community. This adjustment is necessary to help ensure that our veterans and their families can keep pace with the cost of living. As a cosponsor of this legislation and a member of the Disability Assistance and Memoria… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-honors-minneapolis-fire-department-chief-bryan-tyner-house-floor Rep. Omar Honors Minneapolis Fire Department Chief Bryan Tyner on the House Floor 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON– Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor to honor Minneapolis Fire Department Chief Bryan Tyner for over 30 years of service to Minneapolis’s communities. Chief Tyner has announced he will retire at the end of 2025. The full video can be found here. Full transcript below: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Minneapolis Fire Chief Bryan Tyner for over 30 years of selfless, dedicated service to our city. “Serving as the second Black chief in the department’s history, Fire Chief Tyner led Minneapolis Fire through some of the city’s most significant public safety challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic. “Throughout his tenure, Chief Tyner has worked tirelessly to advance the department's health and safety initiatives, improve operations, and promote inclusion within the ranks. “At the end of this year, the Chief will be transitioning into a new role, continuing his devoted service to our city as Executive Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center. “It’s been an honor to work alongside such a dedicated public servant and I’m incredibly grateful for his work to keep our communities safe. “Thank you and I yield back.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=105453FD-86CA-4AC6-8F45-E46109D4AACE Klobuchar Testifies at Bipartisan Hearing on Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper In Her Remarks, Klobuchar Discussed Her Recent Meeting with Ukrainian Children and Pope Leo Watch Klobuchar’s Full Remarks Here WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) testified at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the abduction of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation. At the hearing, Klobuchar discussed her recent meeting in Rome with rescued Ukrainian children and Pope Leo XIV, and her bipartisan legislation to support efforts to return the thousands of other Ukrainian children who have yet to be reunited with their families. A rough transcript of the Senator’s statement is below and a video to download is linked here. “Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman Graham [and] Senator Schatz for leading this powerful subcommittee of people that have been leaders on this issue. You couldn’t think of a better time for this hearing as these negotiations are ongoing and we must stand with Ukraine, and I appreciated both of your words. I recently returned from Rome, where 12 days ago I had the honor of joining a Ukrainian delegation sent by President Zelenskyy to meet with Pope Leo at the Vatican. I was there alongside Maksym [Maksymov], who will testify today. It’s one thing to have the numbers that we all use, about the kids that are over there, some of them as old as teenagers, some of them as young as one-years-old, two-years-old, three-years-old. It’s another to actually sit across the table from them and their families. I met Sashko, who was taken from his home in Mariupol after being wounded in a Russian bombardment. At our breakfast he was there with his brave grandma, Liudmyl, who told me she eventually took matters into her own hands — this grandma — when he was able to get a cell phone and call her and she went into the occupied territory to rescue him. With the Pope, I stood next to Veronika, who was confined in Russia against her will for both her 13th and 14th birthdays — including periods of time in isolation — before she managed to escape. These are tragic stories of childh… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-blasts-usps-after-q4-report-ranks-mn-postal-performance-one Rep. Angie Craig Blasts USPS after Q4 Report Ranks MN Postal Performance One of the Worst in the Country 2025-12-02 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig blasted U.S. Postal Service (USPS) leadership in Minnesota following the release of the USPS Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) 4th quarter (Q4) service performance report, which ranked the MN-ND District 47th out of 50 nationwide. According to the USPS OIG, the service standard for first-class two-day service in the Minnesota-North Dakota region has declined since last quarter – with only 82% of mail arriving on time, 5 points below USPS’ national target of 87%. The national average this quarter was 86.3%. In FY25 Q3, the region saw 84.4% of mail delivered on time and ranked 32nd in the nation for two-day service. “Here in Minnesota, we started the year with unacceptable postal performance levels, and we’re ending with yet another startling quarterly report that puts our region in the bottom four districts nationwide,” said Rep. Craig. “This is beyond unacceptable. It’s well past time for USPS to re-evaluate their local leadership and start ensuring that letter carriers and postal workers have what they need to get Minnesotans their mail on time.” Rep. Craig has consistently spoken out against unacceptable USPS performance in the South Metro and has led the charge to improve mail service and protect USPS from privatization. Local letter carriers and others have also raised the alarm about leadership changes that are impacting morale and culture in Minnesota post offices. This Congress, Rep. Craig introduced her Deliver for Democracy Act, which would limit price increases on stamps until the USPS can achieve at least a 95% on-time delivery rate for periodicals and require the USPS to report annually to the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission on its progress – including on-time delivery data for newspapers in its periodical service performance measurement. In October, Rep. Craig successfully pushed USPS to launch an internal investigation into reports of delayed delivery of the New Prague Times. And in January, she led a resolutio… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-statement-trumps-racist-attacks-somali-community Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Trump's Racist Attacks on Somali Community 2025-12-02 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announced deployment of 100 ICE agents to the Twin Cities intended to target Somali Americans: “Somali Americans are a valued part of our community. President Trump calling fellow human beings ‘garbage’ is not only beneath the office but calls into question his capacity to serve all Americans. Trump’s ugly attacks on the Somali community do not reflect the views of our state, nor the reality of the contributions Somalis make every day. They are elected officials at the federal, state and local levels. They are business leaders, teachers, nurses, ride share drivers, neighbors, and friends. We will not be divided. We are One Minnesota. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-small-business-saturday-us-rep-kelly-morrison-introduces-bill-bring ICYMI: On Small Business Saturday, U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill to Bring Immediate Relief to Small Businesses 2025-12-02 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper OSSEO, MN – On Saturday, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) highlighted her new effort to bring small businesses relief from the Trump Administration’s global tariff war, which has caused enormous financial strain and uncertainty to small businesses across the United States. Representative Morrison’s new bill, the Small Business Restoring Equity for Local Importers through Economic Fairness (RELIEF) Act, would exempt small business owners from Trump’s exorbitant tariffs and provide refunds to the small businesses who were forced to pay them. “These tariffs are forcing small business owners to make impossible choices: to raise prices, to let go of staff, or even to close their doors permanently,” said Rep. Kelly Morrison. “It’s just untenable to ask small businesses to weather a tariff war like this – especially when the reasons why the Administration is levying these tariffs are ever changing, and the amount of tariffs they must pay is unpredictable and often unsustainably high. That’s why I’m introducing the Small Business RELIEF Act, which will exempt small businesses from these tariffs – and provide rebates to small businesses who have had to pay them and have suffered economic losses and financial strain because of them. Representative Morrison, a member of the U.S. House Small Business Committee, spent Small Business Saturday touring several local small businesses and hearing from small business owners. Watch Representative Morrison’s remarks highlighting the Small Business RELIEF ActHERE. Image Read a transcript of Representative Morrison’s remarks below: Hi everyone – thanks so much for being here. I’ll keep this brief, because I’m pretty excited to get out there and visit some of the amazing small businesses behind us. Especially today on Small Business Saturday! Today is all about being in community and supporting your local small businesses – from coffee shops to construction companies and everything in between. Because small businesses truly are the backbone of our community. They ma… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=BA53359C-20D2-4924-8473-6B0FACCE0A1F Klobuchar, Murkowski Celebrate Passage of Bill to Support Individuals Living with FASD 2025-12-02 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) celebrated the signing of their legislation, the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Respect Act of 2025. The new law improves and reauthorizes programs and funding to support individuals and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders affect at least 1 in 20 people in the U.S., and too many lack access to diagnosis, treatment, and support services. Those impacted by FASD need access to care so they can be out on the best path forward towards a successful future,” said Senator Klobuchar. “Our bipartisan bill increases federal support for local, evidence-based services for people with FASD and their families. This progress is possible thanks to the tireless advocacy of former Minnesota First Lady Susan Shepard Carlson, who has led this fight for more than two and a half decades.” “Those affected by FASD need access to services across the board, including early intervention, medical resources, and tailored educational and behavioral support,” said Senator Murkowski. “It’s why Senator Klobuchar and I have been so persistent regarding the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Respect Act of 2025 over the last two Congresses, and why we’re so pleased that it has finally crossed the finish line. This legislation will build a more informed and responsive system of care for those with FASD by strengthening prevention efforts, expanding diagnostic capacity, and improving coordination across states, Tribes, and local communities. Today belongs to the many advocates, families, and healthcare professionals who have worked tirelessly to improve outcomes for those with FASD.” “In the annals of FASD advocacy over the years, the signing of the FASD authorization into law is truly historic and a huge victory for the FASD field,” said Susan Shepard Carlson, past FASD United Board Chair, retired juvenile court justice, and former First Lady of Minnesota. “This would not have happened without the leadership… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smiths-statement-on-president-trumps-targeting-of-somalis-in-twin-cities/ U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on President Trump’s Targeting of Somalis in Twin Cities 2025-12-02 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov tinasmith https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement in response to reporting that President Trump is directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to launch a raid targeting the Somali community in the Twin Cities: “When Donald Trump calls all Somalis ‘garbage’, he’s talking about the people who run your favorite deli in Minneapolis, the nurse who takes care of you at the hospital, the home health aide looking after your aging parent, the military veteran who served this country, your local and federal elected leaders, and hardworking patriotic American taxpayers who came to this country legally. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-leads-legislation-prevent-companies-using-tariffs-cover-price Rep. Craig Leads Legislation to Prevent Companies from Using Tariffs as Cover for Price Gouging Consumers 2025-12-01 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduced legislation with Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) to prohibit companies from using President Trump’s reckless tariffs as cover for price gouging consumers. The No GOUGE Act would create a ban on selling a tariffed good at an unreasonably high price during the five-year period following the announcement or implementation of a tariff or tariff rate change. “Unreasonably high price” is defined as a price increase greater than the costs directly generated by the tariff. The ban would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the legislation would enable state Attorneys General to sue business that violate the ban in state or district court. Rep. Craig’s legislation includes an exemption for small businesses earning less than $100 million annually in gross revenue. “Minnesotans are already struggling with the sky-high cost of living, so while the President launches us headfirst into a global trade war, we have to work proactively to put guardrails in place that protect consumers from exorbitant price-hikes,” said Rep. Craig. “I’m proud to be introducing this legislation alongside my colleagues to prevent large companies from taking advantage of the Administration’s reckless trade policies to price gouge Minnesotans.” Rep. Craig has been outspoken about the impacts of tariffs on small business owners, family farmers and everyday Minnesotans. As the top Democrat on the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Craig has publicly opposed imposing tariffs on our country’s biggest trading partners and engaging in a global trade war, citing the potential for increased prices for producers and consumers alike. The legislation is endorsed by the AFL-CIO, United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, commonly known as the United Steelworkers (USW), International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craigs-bill-combat-opioid-epidemic-expand-access-overdose-prevention Rep. Craig's Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic, Expand Access to Overdose Prevention Resources Signed into Law 2025-12-01 2025 2025-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig’s bipartisan RECONNECTIONS Act to expand access to overdose prevention resources was signed into law. Rep. Craig’s bill directs the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to expand their overdose prevention efforts by bolstering prescription drug monitoring programs, promoting and evaluating community and health system interventions and conducting research on controlled substance overdoses. “The fentanyl crisis has touched folks in every corner of Minnesota, and that’s why expanding access to overdose prevention resources has been one of my top priorities in Congress,” said Rep. Craig. “Today is a major milestone in the fight to end the opioid epidemic in Minnesota and across our country. I couldn’t be prouder to see this common-sense bill signed into law.” The RECONNECTIONS Actpassed the House as part of the bipartisan SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act in June. Rep. Craig has been a leader in the fight to combat the opioid crisis, expand resources for law enforcement and improve addiction and recovery support in Congress. Last Congress, Rep. Craig introduced the bipartisan Kid PROOF Act to expand access to lethal means safety supplies – like lockboxes and safes – for parents of children at risk of overdose or suicide. In 2023, Rep. Craig successfully urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully approve over-the-counter distribution of Narcan, a medicine used to reverse overdoses. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-betty-mccollum-statement-federal-law-enforcement-presence-saint-paul U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum Statement on Federal Law Enforcement Presence in Saint Paul 2025-11-25 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on Tuesday: “Today, masked federal agents were involved in another enforcement activity in Saint Paul, this time at a residential address the Payne-Phalen neighborhood. My office continues to seek answers about the circumstances surrounding these actions. Let me be abundantly clear: I strongly oppose the Trump administration’s actions to stoke conflict and division in our community. People have a right to express their first amendment freedoms, including protesting actions by their government, but they have a solemn obligation to do so peacefully.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-small-business-saturday-us-rep-kelly-morrison-introduces-bill-provide Ahead of Small Business Saturday, U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill to Provide Immediate Tariff Relief to Small Businesses 2025-11-25 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper OSSEO, MN – Today, ahead of Small Business Saturday, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the Small Business Restoring Equity for Local Importers through Economic Fairness Act – the Small Business RELIEF Act– which would exempt small business owners from Trump’s global baseline tariffs and provide refunds to the small businesses who were forced to pay them. Small businesses across the country are at a breaking point due to these exorbitant tariffs, and are being forced to raise prices, lay off staff, or close entirely. Rep. Morrison, a member of the U.S. House Small Business Committee, introduced this legislation with Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) and it is endorsed by Small Business Majority and Main Street Alliance. “President Trump’s tariffs have placed enormous financial strain and stress on so many hard-working small business owners, and it’s long overdue for Congress to act,” said Congresswoman Morrison. “I’ve heard from many small business owners: small businesses desperately need relief from the Trump Administration’s tariffs. Congress needs to reclaim its Constitutional authority and right this wrong. I’m proud to lead the Small Business RELIEF Act and will keep working every day to bring much-needed relief to our small business owners.” “In an entirely predictable outcome, President Trump’s tariffs have forced American small businesses to freeze hiring, hit pause on plans to expand, and cut their already tight budgets to keep their doors open,” said Congressman Pappas. “They can’t wait for a Supreme Court ruling or the end of this administration to get back on track. They need us to act now. That’s why we’re introducing the Small Business RELIEF Act, which would exempt all goods imported by small businesses from the Trump tariff tax and refund any tariffs they've paid. New Hampshire’s Main Street businesses are the heart of our communities, and we need to act now so that they can keep their doors open.” "Small businesses need relief from tariffs because tariffs put small firms… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=7C569F8C-54FA-48DF-83B8-0D04FA6ACAE0 Klobuchar Statement on Newly Released Prices for 15 Additional Prescription Drugs Subject to Medicare Negotiations 2025-11-25 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who led the Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act to end the nearly 20-year ban on Medicare negotiating lower prescription drug prices for consumers, released the following statement on today’s announcement of the negotiated prices for the second round of medications under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. “For too long, pharmaceutical giants have put their profits ahead of the well-being of Americans who rely on life-sustaining medications. That is why I worked for years to end big drug companies’ sweetheart deal that artificially raised prices at the expense of our seniors and taxpayers. Today’s announcement is thanks to our historic law, passed by Democrats in Congress in 2022, that finally allows Medicare to negotiate lower prices for some of the most widely-used, costly medications. Across the country, this will save 5 million seniors hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year, and save American taxpayers tens of billions of dollars. We need to build on this progress by passing my bill to lower drug prices for more prescription drugs — for seniors and all Americans.” This second round of drugs selected for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program will have the following discounts off the 2024 list price, starting in 2027: 71% lower for Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy, which treat Type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity with cardiovascular disease, and were taken by 2.3 million Medicare Part D enrollees last year; 48% lower for Xtandi, which treats prostate cancer and was taken by 35,000 Medicare Part D enrollees last year; 73% lower for Trelegy Ellipta, which treats asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and was taken by 1.3 million Medicare Part D enrollees last year. 60% lower for Pomalyst, which treats blood and bone cancers and was taken by 14,000 Medicare Part D enrollees last year; 50% lower for Ibrance, which treats breast cancer and was taken by 16,000 Medicare Part D enrollees last year; 50% lowe… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smith-statement-on-federal-operation-in-st-paul/ U.S. Senator Tina Smith Statement on Federal Operation in St. Paul 2025-11-25 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov tinasmith https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ scraper ST. PAUL, MN – Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement on the federal operation in St. Paul: “We’re still gathering information about what happened in St. Paul, but what we do know is that once again, federal authorities provided no notice to local leaders or law enforcement. This is their playbook: no warning, no transparency, no coordination. Their goal here isn’t safety, it’s to sow chaos, fear, and intimidation. Minnesotans deserve answers.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-defends-minnesotas-somali-community-during Congresswoman Betty McCollum Defends Minnesota's Somali Community During Remarks at Minnesota State Capitol 2025-11-24 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper SAINT PAUL, Minn. — In a post on his social media platform late Friday night, President Donald Trump announced that he would “immediately” terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants living in Minnesota. In response to the President’s attacks on Minnesota’s Somali community, Congresswoman McCollum joined Minnesota leaders and stakeholders from the Somali community at a press event in the Minnesota Capitol Rotunda on Monday morning to defend our Minnesota values and vibrant immigrant communities. During the press event, Congresswoman McCollum delivered the following remarks: “The Somali-American community is a vibrant part of our state, and I’m here today to stand with my brothers and sisters. In Minnesota, as was pointed out by the other speakers, we welcome our immigrant neighbors and treat them with respect, and we treat them with dignity. It’s been 50 years since the Vietnam War when we welcomed Hmong and Lao war veterans who fought alongside American forces during the secret war in Laos. They were welcomed into our communities. In the 1990s during the Somali Civil War, Minnesota again provided a safe new home for families displaced by extreme violence. The Minnesota immigrant communities are making contributions that make our neighborhoods and our nation a better place. “Republicans continue to single out Democratic states that follow federal immigration law, turning our neighbors into scapegoats to win votes. I’m ready to get to work, seriously, about fixing our broken immigration system. It’s time for Trump and Republicans to come to the table if they truly care about comprehensive reform that upholds America’s values and keeps our country safe. Instead, for months Trump’s been stoking tensions across the country with reckless and illegal mass deportations that violate the essence of America: due process. Across America, he’s illegally deploying the National Guard and at the cost of hundreds of millions of dollars per day. In Washington D.C., it’s $1.3 million per day for the deployed… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-reintroduces-legislation-prevent-discrimination-americas-adoption Rep. Craig Reintroduces Legislation to Prevent Discrimination in America’s Adoption and Foster Care Systems 2025-11-21 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Danny K. Davis (IL-07) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced legislation to prevent discrimination in America’s adoption and foster care systems and ensure that all children in the foster care system have the opportunity to end up in a loving home. The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act would also improve services to LGBTQ+ and religious minority youth by prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and marital status against families and youth in taxpayer-funded child welfare services. The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act is named after the late Congressman and civil rights hero John Lewis, an adoptive parent who worked alongside Representative Craig to champion this bill in the 116th Congress. Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) are also cosponsors of the legislation. "As an LGBTQ+ adoptive parent and a mother who had to fight in court to adopt my son, I have witnessed firsthand the widespread discrimination in our country's adoption and foster care systems," said Rep. Craig. "No state should allow discrimination against LGBTQ+ foster children or adoptive parents who can provide a safe and loving home. I'm proud to help carry on the late John Lewis' legacy through this critical legislation we crafted together to ensure that LGBTQ+ adoptive parents and children are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve." The bill is endorsed by Family Equality, the Human Rights Campaign, FosterClub, Lambda Legal, PFLAG, True Colors United and others. "Children enter the child welfare system through no fault of their own, and our communities have a shared responsibility to ensure they are cared for with dignity and fairness,” said Darra Gordon, CEO, Family Equality. “This bill is a vital, practical step toward ending discriminatory barriers that prevent thousands of children from finding the safe, loving, and permanent homes they deserve. We thank Rep. Davis and Sen… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-craig-mcbath-landsman-horsford-schrier-introduce-bill-cap-price-insulin Reps. Craig, McBath, Landsman, Horsford, Schrier Introduce Bill to Cap Price of Insulin at $35 Per Month 2025-11-21 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, during Diabetes Awareness Month, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Lucy McBath (GA-06), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the Affordable Insulin Now Act to help Americans with private insurance afford insulin. The bill would extend the $35 insulin cap for seniors on Medicare that was passed into law through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to all Americans with private insurance. “For years, pharmaceutical companies have raked in record profits by price gouging consumers – forcing everyday Minnesotans to make the impossible choice between picking up lifesaving prescriptions and putting food on the table,” said Rep. Craig. “We have seen over time that the pressure we’ve put on Big Pharma is working, and this bill is the next step in our fight to make insulin affordable for every American who needs it.” "No person should be forced to skip or ration medication because they cannot afford it," said Rep. McBath. "With health care affordability concerns more relevant than ever, we must work with urgency to address some of the most common medical expenses that strain American household budgets. I am grateful to my colleagues for our continued work to drive down the cost of insulin for all who need it." “Insulin is a lifesaving medication, but every day in this country people are forced to make drastic financial decisions just to afford it,” said Rep. Landsman. “Americans deserve affordable healthcare, and we have to finish the job of capping insulin costs, so no one has to struggle to survive.” “High insulin prices can cost someone their life,” said Rep. Horsford. “I’m proud to partner with Representatives Craig, Landsman, McBath, and Schrier to make sure this critical medication is accessible and affordable to all who need it. State lawmakers in Nevada passed a bill ensuring affordable insulin prices earlier this summer, and the bill we’re introducing today will expand that effort nationally. As tens of millions of Americans stand to l… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-betty-mccollum-demands-answers-about-raid-bro-tex-inc-saint-paul U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum Demands Answers about Raid at Bro-Tex Inc. in Saint Paul by Federal Agents, Including Reports of Violence Against Demonstrators 2025-11-21 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday demanding answers about a raid at Bro-Tex, Inc. in Saint Paul on Tuesday by masked federal agents, including those who appeared to be affiliated with the FBI and various DHS agencies. “I remain strongly opposed to the Trump Administration’s efforts to deploy masked federal agents to terrorize law-abiding members of our community who are simply doing their jobs and caring for their families,” said Congresswoman McCollum. “Reports of violence against peaceful demonstrators during the immigration raid that took place at Bro-Tex on Tuesday are deeply concerning,” added the Congresswoman. “Everyone in the United States has a constitutionally protected right to free speech, and federal agents must allow protestors to freely and peacefully express their opinions, including opposition to the actions of their government. Additionally, my office is aware of reports that several vehicles were removed during this operation. Federal agencies are denying involvement in these actions, but these individuals deserve answers about the location of their personal property.” Click here to read Congresswoman McCollum’s letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-and-democratic-doctors-slam-rfk-jr-promoting-false-claim U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison and Democratic Doctors Slam RFK Jr. For Promoting False Claim that Vaccines Cause Autism 2025-11-21 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) and her fellow members of the Democratic Doctors Caucus led 65 other members to demand that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. immediately correct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s website after it was updated to promete the widely disproven and dangerous claim that vaccines may cause autism. “RFK Jr. and the Trump Administration’s baseless claims that vaccines cause autism are reckless and dangerous to the American people,” said Congresswoman Morrison. “Vaccines are modern miracles that have saved countless lives, and as a doctor, I am shocked that our top health officials are putting American families at risk like this. The politicization of science and public health must stop before more harm is done.” “We write to you regarding the alarming removal of scientific information refuting the link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (autism) from the Vaccine Safety page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website on November 19. The installation of false claims, without CDC expert career staff knowledge according to reporting, regarding a false connection between autism and vaccines is a direct threat to our nation’s public health. Before your agency’s anti-vaccine propaganda appeared on the CDC’s Vaccine Safety webpage, the CDC webpage stated that studies have shown that there is “no link” between vaccines and developing autism and that “no links” have been found between any vaccine ingredients and the disorder, according to archived webpages,” the letter states. The letter continues, “Your politicization of vaccines has made American families less safe, returns the U.S. to an era before mass vaccination prevented millions of infections, and will result in tragic deaths, particularly among children.” Background on the Democratic Doctors Caucus All six Democratic physicians serving in the U.S. House of Representatives joined together this year to launch the first-ever Democratic Doctors Cau… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=C5EAC4D9-00BE-4588-9721-5CFC7527417A Klobuchar Statement on Meeting with Pope Leo XIV Alongside Ukrainian Delegation Working to Return Abducted Children 2025-11-21 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper VATICAN CITY — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) issued the following statement on her meeting with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican along with a delegation from Ukraine working to return the over 19,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during Putin’s brutal invasion. “Pope Leo is a true moral force for peace and justice and a champion for children around the world. It was an honor to meet him as part of our mission to bring home the Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and chart a path towards peace and healing for Ukraine,” said Klobuchar. “We cannot accept a world where children are abducted during wartime and used as hostages for negotiations. The United States must remain steadfast in our support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom, and we should all heed Pope Leo’s example of serving those in need, pursuing the common good, and calling for peace.” Klobuchar has been a leader in the Senate in supporting Ukraine after Russia’s brutal invasion and, as a former prosecutor, has led on human trafficking issues in the Senate. She was invited by the Ukrainians to join their delegation to the Vatican to advocate for the return of the abducted Ukrainian children and attend the meeting with the Pope. While in Rome, Klobuchar also spoke with Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna, President of the Italian Episcopal Conference, and personal papal envoy for peace in Ukraine, to discuss efforts to bring home Ukrainian kids abducted by Russia. The Ukrainian delegation includes four Ukrainian children who were kidnapped by Russian forces and have since been reunited with their families, including: Mark Razvozov, a 14-year-old from the occupied city of Torez. He was 11 years old when his mother was imprisoned by the Russian forces on false charges of espionage and spent two years without her. At school, he faced constant exposure to Russian propaganda and was not allowed to speak the Ukrainian language, yet he managed to preserve his identity. In 2023, Mark and his brother were finally reunited wit… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smiths-statement-on-attorney-general-ellisons-settlement-with-nations-largest-landlord-for-artificially-inflating-rental-prices/ U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on Attorney General Ellison’s Settlement with Nation’s Largest Landlord for Artificially Inflating Rental Prices 2025-11-21 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov tinasmith https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ scraper MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), top Democrat on the Senate Housing Subcommittee, released the following statement after Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a $7 million settlement with the nation’s largest landlord, Greystar, as part of his ongoing litigation against property management software company RealPage. “When everything is already so unaffordable, cheating by artificially inflating rent adds insult to injury. These corporate landlords will do anything to pad their pockets and that’s why I’m so appreciative of Attorney General Ellison’s work to bring accountability for Minnesota renters,” said Senator Smith. “I’m pushing legislation to ban these practices nationwide and empower renters. Landlords should be competing on price, lease terms and amenities, not illegally colluding to keep prices high.” RealPage is accused of using confidential information from landlords such as Greystar in order to inflate rental prices and decrease competition in the free market. Minnesota is expected to receive approximately $500,000 in the settlement. Smith is a co-sponsor of the End Rent Fixing Act, legislation that would crack down on landlords that collude to set prices with software and price-setting algorithms. In addition to the monetary payment to the states as a result of Attorney General Ellison’s lawsuit, the proposed consent decree, if approved by the court, would require Greystar to: Refrain from using any anticompetitive algorithm that generates pricing recommendations using its competitors’ competitively sensitive data or that incorporates certain anticompetitive features; Refrain from sharing competitively sensitive information with competitors; Accept a court-appointed monitor if it uses a third-party pricing algorithm that is not certified pursuant to the terms of the consent decree; Refrain from attending or participating in RealPage-hosted meetings of competing landlords; and Cooperate with Minnesota and other plaintiffs in the ongoing litigation against R… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-introduces-bill-help-more-seniors-access-medicare-benefits Rep. Craig Introduces Bill to Help More Seniors Access Medicare Benefits 2025-11-20 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduced the bipartisan Senior Savings Protection Act to help more low-income seniors learn about and access essential Medicare benefits. Rep. Craig’s bill would reauthorize federal resources that expand outreach to potential low-income Medicare beneficiaries and boost enrollment efforts. These resources are set to expire on January 30, 2026. They have been extended with bipartisan support multiple times over the past 17 years. There are currently more than 1 million Minnesotans enrolled in Medicare. The Senior Savings Protection Act was co-introduced by Representatives Doris Matsui (CA-07), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11). “Every senior should have the information and support they need to access their earned Medicare benefits, and that’s why it’s critical that existing outreach and enrollment resources are extended,” said Rep. Craig. “I’m proud to be introducing the Senior Savings Protection Act to improve health outcomes and ensure that our nation’s seniors can access the affordable care they are owed." Rep. Craig has long fought to protect and expand Minnesota seniors’ access to the Medicare benefits they have earned. Earlier this month, Rep. Craig introduced the Seniors Deserve SMARTER (Streamlined Medical Approvals for Timely, Efficient Recovery) Care Act to prevent the expansion of prior authorization in Traditional Medicare and protect seniors from being denied care based on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated coverage decisions. Rep. Craig also introduced the Medicare Enrollment Protection Act earlier this year. This bill aims to protect seniors who enroll in Medicare Part B from potential coverage gaps and late enrollment penalties after their COBRA coverage ends. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-secures-more-10-million-low-emission-buses-and-bus-infrastructure Rep. Craig Secures More Than $10 Million for Low Emission Buses and Bus Infrastructure in MN02 2025-11-20 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Craig announced that she secured $10,720,000 in federal funding for the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) to add hybrid diesel buses to its fleet and modernize the Burnsville Bus Garage. MVTA will receive $8,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Low-or-No-Emission Grant Program to support its fleet expansion and $2,720,000 from DOT’s Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Grant Program to fund Phase IV of the Burnsville Bus Garage Modernization project. Rep. Craig advocated for this funding and wrote letters of support to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for both projects. “Minnesotans depend on safe and reliable public transportation to get around, and that starts with modernizing our bus infrastructure and getting more low emission buses on our streets,” said Rep. Craig. “I’m proud to have worked with MVTA and local officials to bring this federal funding back to MN02 that will help reduce our carbon footprint, improve public transit and increase traffic to local businesses.” You can read Rep. Craig’s letter of support for the MVTA fleet expansion here and the Burnsville Bus Garage Modernization here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-honors-minneapolis-american-indian-center-house-floor Rep. Omar Honors the Minneapolis American Indian Center on the House Floor 2025-11-20 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON– Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor to honor the Minneapolis American Indian Center for their 50 years of service to Minnesota’s indigenous communities. The full video can be found here. Full transcript below: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Minneapolis American Indian Center and to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The Minneapolis American Indian Center has carried out its mission of celebrating and uplifting Native culture through a wide range of programs and services that preserve important traditions. The center creates pathways for opportunity for over 35,000 tribally diverse American Indians living in the metropolitan area. I am proud that my office was able to secure three million dollars in federal funding to support their renovation and expansion. The Center stands as a powerful example of resilience and the enduring strength of the Native community. I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the Minneapolis American Indian Center’s 50 years of service. Thank you and I yield back.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=8A54914B-AD30-4C4A-BDB4-B9F50B37349E Klobuchar, Luján, Schumer, Merkley, Hayes, Craig Lead Congressional Democrats in Introducing Legislation to Reverse SNAP Cuts and Restore Food Security for Millions of Americans 2025-11-20 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research; Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in introducing the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025. The legislation would repeal all the devastating Republican cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) made in the Republican Budget Betrayal. U.S. Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Angie Craig (D-MN), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress has upheld a 50-year bipartisan commitment that Americans should not go hungry, but the Republican Budget Betrayal breaks that promise with the largest SNAP cuts in history. To fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, Congressional Republicans approved cuts that the Congressional Budget Office estimates will eliminate $187 billion in food assistance over the next decade, even as grocery prices rise and President Trump’s tariff costs increase. These Republican cuts will take meals from millions of Americans, including children, seniors, veterans, workers, and people with disabilities, while harming farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and grocers who rely on SNAP dollars. Additionally, the Republican Budget Betrayal creates a massive unfunded mandate on state governments that could force deep cuts or even eliminate SNAP entirely. “From gutting SNAP in their Big Beautiful Betrayal of a bill to refusing to provide food assistance to families in need during the shutdown, this Administration has taken every opportunity to make it harder for Americans to put food on the table,” said Senator Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. “With this legislation, … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=A15EACD4-3470-41AB-B421-FAA482440AED Klobuchar, Britt, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan ADOPT Act to Protect Adoptive Families from Exploitation 2025-11-20 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the bipartisan Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency (ADOPT) Act. This comprehensive legislation protects adoptive families, children, and expectant mothers from exploitation by unlicensed adoption intermediaries and ensures that adoption providers and attorneys operate only in states where they are licensed to do so. The legislation is co-sponsored by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Jon Husted (R-OH). Companion legislation for the ADOPT Act was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Robert Aderholt (R-AL), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Laurel Lee (R-FL), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA). “Adoption changes lives — for kids and adoptive parents alike. Unfortunately, unlicensed ‘baby brokers’ prey on vulnerable mothers and families, hurting everyone in the process,” said Klobuchar, co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Coalition on Adoption. “That’s why Senator Britt and I are introducing the bipartisan ADOPT Act, which protects expecting mothers and adoptive families from exploitation by ensuring that parents pursuing private, domestic adoption are working with trusted, licensed professionals.” “I believe it is incumbent upon Congress to ensure loving parents pursuing adoption to grow their families, expectant mothers working with adoption providers, and children are protected from bad actors seeking to take advantage of the adoption process,” said Britt. “This legislation does just that, establishing necessary oversight in the adoption process to promote transparency and uphold the integrity of adoption in our nation. I’ll always use my position on the federal level to fight for women, children, and families, and I’m proud to join my colleagues in this latest effort to defend those involved in the adoption process from exploitation.” The ADOPT Act protects adoptive families, children, and expectant mothers from exploit… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-votes-release-epstein-files Congresswoman McCollum Votes to Release Epstein Files 2025-11-19 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, by a vote of 427-1. Congresswoman McCollum voted in favor of the measure. Following passage of the bill that would compel the Department of Justice to release all unclassified DOJ documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) released the following statement: “In America, all of us are subject to the same laws. We cannot have one set of laws for the rich and powerful and another set of laws for everyone else. Those who were engaged in Jeffrey Epstein’s disgusting crimes and efforts to cover them up must be held accountable for their actions. “To be clear, President Trump has the power to make the documents surrounding this case public today. It’s appalling that Trump and Speaker Johnson worked to delay a vote to release the Epstein Files for over eight months. The Trump Department of Justice has completely ignored a Congressional subpoena compelling the release of the Epstein Files, which was issued earlier this year by the House Oversight Committee. Now, Trump has reversed his position. If he means what he says now, then he should direct the Department of Justice to release the files immediately. The Republican Majorities in the House and Senate must ensure that Trump and his Justice Department comply with Congressional oversight and follow the law.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/progressive-caucus-seec-and-new-democrat-coalition-any-permitting-reform Progressive Caucus, SEEC, and New Democrat Coalition on Any Permitting Reform Legislation: Trump’s Scorched-Earth Attacks on Clean Energy Must Be Curbed 2025-11-19 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Deputy Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko, and the Chair of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Rep. Brad Schneider, released the following statement in response to the current status of permitting reform negotiations in Congress: “The members of our respective caucuses hold diverse views of how Congress should improve the energy infrastructure permitting process; however, as leaders of these caucuses, we are unified in our belief that the current actions of the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans are blocking us from engaging in good-faith, bipartisan permitting reform negotiations. “Any serious permitting reform package must address—as a threshold matter—the Trump Administration’s active undermining of America’s clean energy industry by using every tool it can find to slow or block projects. The Administration regularly does not follow existing law, including revoking duly issued permits, rescinding previously awarded grants, and issuing stop-work orders on projects well under construction. Over the past 10 months, we have heard outcries over the Administration’s actions from state governments, businesses, and workers responsible for building critical clean energy projects to address growing electricity demand while improving the reliability and affordability of our energy system, but our Republican colleagues in Congress have remained largely silent in the face of the Trump Administration’s abuses. “Ensuring that clean energy projects are treated fairly and can move forward where appropriate is the prerequisite for serious, practical negotiations on a reform package capable of meeting the nation’s energy needs. Additionally, to be comfortable with any sort of agreement, we need to be able to trust that this Administration is going to follow the law that we write. “We are prepared to engage in and support good-faith negotia… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-omar-opening-remarks-subcommittee-hearing-e-verify Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on E-Verify 2025-11-19 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, “E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for your testimony today. “Welcome back, everyone. I hope my colleagues across the aisle are rested from their eight-week-long paid vacation. Over the last two months, I have been speaking with my constituents, and I have heard firsthand how the Trump Administration’s reckless economic policies and the Republican-fueled health care crisis are impacting their lives. From higher utility prices to expensive grocery bills to rising healthcare premiums, working families are feeling the strain as the cost of living continues to climb. “I had hoped that Congress would return ready to address the real issues affecting the American people. Instead, our hearing today revolves around E-Verify – a 20-year-old program that we already know does not work. E-Verify is an electronic employment eligibility verification system that began as a voluntary pilot program and is now used by only a small percentage of employers. Nothing stops any employer from voluntarily using E-Verify. But despite the fact that it has existed for decades, very few employers use it. Why? Because it simply does not work. “Since 2006, my Republican colleagues have repeatedly tried to mandate its use across the board, but those efforts have all failed because of broad opposition. Widespread use of E-Verify is opposed by the small business community, civil liberties groups, religious organizations, agricultural associations and growers, privacy advocates, libertarian think tanks, and immigration reform groups. Even some libertarian politicians have warned that a national E-Verify mandate would hand the government ‘the ultimate on/off switch’ for whether any American is allowed to work. “Think about that for a moment: My Republican colleagues claim to be pro-business and the party of small government. An… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-stands-survivors-ahead-vote-release-epstein-files U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Stands with Survivors Ahead of Vote to Release Epstein Files 2025-11-18 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) spoke at a press conference along with survivors, advocates, and members of the House and Senate ahead of the House’s vote to release the Epstein files. Rep. Morrison joined the Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA) as they delivered a letter bringing nearly 50 organizations dedicated to ending child abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking together to call on Congress to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act and demand the release of the files. Congresswoman Morrison is one of the 218 U.S. Representatives who signed the discharge petition to force the House to vote to release the files after Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump refused to bring justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Rep. Morrison met with some of Epstein's survivors earlier this fall – and again today, alongside members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus. Rep. Morrison has been advocating for the release of the Epstein files to ensure that the victims get justice, that the perpetrators are held accountable, that the American people get the transparency they have demanded, and that we do not allow corrupt leaders to cover up for the rich and powerful. Watch the full video of Representative Morrison’s remarks HERE: Image Read a transcript of Representative Morrison’s remarks below: Good morning. I’m Kelly Morrison, Congresswoman for Minnesota’s Third District – it’s good to be here with all of you this morning on this incredibly important day. Thank you so much to the Sexual Violence Prevention Association for bringing us together. And so much gratitude to Teresa for being here today. Your bravery, selflessness, and advocacy are truly remarkable. Your courage to speak out and stand up for others is the only reason we are in this position today, finally able to try and bring the justice and transparency that is far too long overdue. And thank you to the Sexual Violence Prevention Association for delivering this letter today – b… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/cpc-deputy-chair-omar-statement-vote-release-epstein-files CPC Deputy Chair Omar Statement on Vote to Release Epstein Files 2025-11-18 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) issued the following statement after the House vote to release the Epstein Files. “Today, my Progressive Caucus colleagues and I unanimously voted to release the Epstein Files. The American people deserve to know who enabled Jeffrey Epstein, who looked the other way, and who’s still being protected. It is shameful that the pedophile protection party refused to take this issue seriously, all to protect Donald Trump at the expense of survivors who have waited long enough. While I am glad the House passed this legislation, it is unconscionable that we needed a discharge petition to get a vote because Republican Leadership refused to take up this issue. Despite an overwhelming vote in favor, we know Trump will still try to conceal the truth from coming to light which he can release on his own. “Our Caucus is grateful for the incredible work CPC Member Ranking Member Robert Garcia did on the Oversight Committee, as well as the efforts of CPC Member Congressman Ro Khanna in helping move this legislation across the finish line. This vote would not have happened without CPC Member Congresswoman Summer Lee, who forced the vote to subpoena the DOJ. “Survivors of Epstein’s abuse—and all survivors of abuse and sex trafficking—deserve justice. We will keep fighting to ensure the public gets answers and transparency. Today is an important step in holding some of the most powerful institutions and people accountable.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/omar-meeks-smith-himes-thompson-crow-introduce-war-powers-resolution-block Omar, Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, Crow Introduce War Powers Resolution to Block the Trump Administration's Boat Strikes 2025-11-18 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, DC -- Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee; and Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations introduced a War Powers Resolution to block the Trump Administration from continuing to use U.S. Armed Forces to conduct strikes in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific, operations the administration has carried out for more than 60 days without congressional authorization. “The Trump Administration has not provided a credible rationale for its 21 unauthorized military strikes on vessels in the Western Hemisphere, which have resulted in the extrajudicial killings of dozens of individuals. Nor has this administration explained why it has deployed an invasion-level force of roughly 15,000 troops, a carrier strike group, and military aircraft for a mission it claims is about counter-narcotics. This posture is wildly disproportionate to the stated objective and far more reminiscent of preparations for war. “The administration has also failed to justify why these boats could not have been interdicted and their crews questioned for information and brought to justice, or why they posed an imminent threat to the United States. If these operations are truly intended to prevent illicit drugs from reaching the United States, then the administration must explain why this is not a mission for the U.S. Coast Guard and other law enforcement agencies, who the Congress has authorized to intercept suspicious vessels and to prosecute criminal suspects. The Congress has not authorized the use of military force. “The Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the power to declare war; without Congressional approval, th… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/progressive-caucus-deputy-chair-condemns-trumps-white-house-embrace-saudi Progressive Caucus Deputy Chair Condemns Trump’s White House Embrace of Saudi Ruler Mohammed Bin Salman 2025-11-18 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Deputy Chair Ilhan Omar (MN-05) released the following statement regarding Trump’s White House meeting with Saudi ruler Mohammed Bin Salman: “Trump’s disgusting display at a White House reception for MBS—attacking American journalists on MBS’s behalf and warmly embracing the Saudi dictator—marks a new low in longstanding U.S. support for the repressive monarchy. “I strongly condemn Trump’s insults of the courageous dissident journalist and U.S. resident Jamaal Kashoggi, as well as his attack on the ABC reporter who raised Khashoggi’s killing as a ‘terrible person.’ It is truly disturbing that the president of the United States dismissed Kashoggi’s entrapment, murder, and dismemberment at the hands of MBS’s assassins simply as, ‘things happen.’ “With announced sales of F-35 warplanes and billions in financial investments, Trump is prioritizing weapons-contractor profits and his own family’s business interests, including Jared Kushner’s private equity firm that took $2 billion from MBS. After MBS’s consistent use of U.S. arms to devastate Yemen, Congress must do everything in our power to rein in and block Trump’s reckless and corrupt deals. “Finally, with respect to any mutual defense agreement being considered with MBS, no American soldiers may be sent into harm’s way to defend Saudi Arabia without a debate and vote of authorization from Congress. My Progressive Caucus colleagues and I are committed to ensuring that this remains the case.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=89107B12-4D42-4F7F-A2C3-1D1944BD54E6 Klobuchar Statement on Meta FTC Ruling 2025-11-18 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) issued the following statement in response to the D.C. District Court’s ruling against the Federal Trade’s Commission’s (FTC) monopoly suit against Meta. “I disagree with today’s ruling and hope the FTC will appeal. The court’s opinion makes clear that our laws are not keeping pace with advances in technology and that we must pass legislation to take on tech monopolists and return competition to digital markets,” said Klobuchar. “That’s why I’m fighting to modernize the law to stop dominant platforms like Meta from buying up competitors and creating monopolies that hurt consumers and entrepreneurs, put kids at risk, and stifle innovation. Now, there are no more excuses for not passing this legislation.” Klobuchar has long been a leading advocate for taking on Big Tech monopolies and championing antitrust efforts. In 2025, Klobuchar reintroduced the Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act to give federal enforcers the resources they need to do their jobs, strengthen prohibitions on anticompetitive conduct and mergers, and make additional reforms to improve enforcement. In 2023, Klobuchar and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) reintroduced their American Innovation and Choice Online Act which would set clear, effective rules to protect competition and prevent self-preferencing by the most economically significant online platforms, while maintaining a secure online experience for users. In 2022, the bill passed out of the Judiciary Committee on a bipartisan vote. In December 2022, Klobuchar and Grassley’s Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act was passed into law. This legislation updated merger filing fees for the first time since 2001, lowering fees on smaller acquisitions and increasing them for the largest mergers, raising additional revenue that Congress can use to fund antitrust enforcement, and ultimately giving the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division the resources necessary to try and win cases against Big Tech. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-amy-klobuchar-tina-smith-call-for-senate-vote-to-release-the-epstein-files/ U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Call for Senate Vote to Release the Epstein Files 2025-11-18 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov tinasmith https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ scraper WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) have requested Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) immediately hold a floor vote on legislation to release the Epstein Files. Klobuchar and Smith requested that the Senate vote on the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the House of Representatives with nearly unanimous bipartisan support (427-1) – enough to overcome a Presidential veto. “The victims of Jeffrey Epstein and the American people deserve answers, accountability and the truth. So far, they have only seen empty promises from President Trump and his Administration. Now that a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives has responsibly acted to provide transparency on this matter we call on you to quickly hold a vote in the U.S. Senate to help deliver the accountability that was promised and that so many Americans are demanding,” wrote the Senators in their request. “This case is about exploitation and abuse, and these victims deserve justice. I will vote to release these files because this transparency is owed to the American people,” said Senator Klobuchar. “Given that the President has said he wants the files released, there is absolutely no reason Senate Republicans should delay calling for this vote tomorrow.” “These young girls were misled and abused by powerful men who thought that the rules didn’t apply to them, that they could get away with anything. They deserve justice, and many of Epstein’s victims have called for us to support them through voting yes on releasing the Epstein Files, and I stand with them,” said Senator Smith. “In my mind, there is no justification to vote to keep these files hidden. The Senate should pass this bill as soon as possible. Should the Trump Administration continue their efforts to hide documents from public view even after this legislation passes, Congress should seek further action. The American people deserve answers of who was involved in Epstein’s despicable crimes.” The request was signed by 47 Senators. You… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-us-rep-kelly-morrison-reads-letter-epstein-survivors-house-floor ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Reads Letter from Epstein Survivors on House Floor 2025-11-17 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – ICYMI: U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) read a letter from more than 20 survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, urging Members of Congress to stop protecting those who enabled Epstein’s crimes and instead stand firm in protecting the women and children he harmed. “Jeffrey Epstein abused hundreds of women. The United States Government itself held evidence that he had sexually abused forty children. Some of us are those children… We implore you to stop protecting those who enabled Epstein’s crimes and instead stand firm in protecting the women and children he harmed. Stand up against abuse of power. Take action to end the silence and speculation surrounding this criminal,” the victims wrote. Rep. Morrison met with some of Epstein's survivors earlier this fall, alongside members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus. Rep. Morrison has been advocating for the release of the Epstein files to ensure that the victims get justice, that the perpetrators are held accountable, that the American people get the transparency they have demanded, and that we do not allow corrupt leaders to cover up for the rich and powerful. The bipartisan resolution calling for the release of the Epstein files reached the critical threshold of 218 signatures to force a vote on releasing the files, and the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting to release the files tomorrow – Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Watch Rep. Morrison read the full letter on the House floor HERE. Read a transcript of Representative Morrison’s remarks below: Mr. Speaker, Today I rise to read a letter from more than 20 survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. I implore my colleagues – and all Americans – to listen to their words. Dear Members of the Republican Women’s Caucus, We write to you today with urgency, respect, and hope. Strong American women are serving in the House of Representatives, and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s abuse need you … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-leads-effort-calling-speaker-johnson-take-action U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Leads Effort Calling on Speaker Johnson to Take Action on Bipartisan Bills to End Tariff War 2025-11-17 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) led her colleagues in calling for Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately take up the bipartisan resolutions that passed the Senate last month to end President Trump’s global trade war and restore congressional authority over tariffs. Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the power to levy taxes and tariffs, not the President. Last month, the Senate passed a series of bipartisan resolutions to overturn the Trump Administration’s tariffs, which have worsened our nation’s affordability crisis, driven up costs for consumers, and posed an existential threat to our nation’s small businesses. “These tariffs are a tax on the consumer and an existential threat to many of our small businesses. President Trump’s tariff war has been nothing but costly, chaotic, and corrupt. He’s leveraging other countries for personal gain, while driving up costs for American families on everything from coffee to cars. A bipartisan group of legislators has finally agreed to reassert the Constitutional authority of Congress on this issue – and we cannot let this die in Speaker Johnson’s hands. The American people are demanding we address the affordability crisis in this country – and this is a step we can take today to do just that,” said Congresswoman Kelly Morrison. Representative Morrison, a member of the House Small Business Committee, recently met with small business owners from Minnesota’s Third Congressional District to understand how they were being affected by tariffs. From coffee roasters who need to source beans from Brazil, to boutique owners whose supplies are sourced from Canada, small business owners are facing an existential threat from these tariffs and Congress needs to act immediately to overturn them. Read Rep. Morrison’s full letter to Speaker Johnson HERE and below: Dear Speaker Johnson, We urge you to allow for consideration of the three bipartisan resolutions that passed the Senate during the week of October 27th, which would terminate nationa… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=6FCE8700-D66D-4488-9DC4-C3F6F5B03E89 Klobuchar and Smith Announce Significant Federal Infrastructure Funding for Duluth International Airport 2025-11-17 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they have secured significant federal funding for Duluth International Airport’s air traffic control tower replacement project. The grant provides $20 million to fund the relocation of the Duluth air traffic control tower, a non-standard tower commissioned more than 70 years ago. “Duluth International Airport’s air traffic control tower is one of the oldest in the country and urgently needs an upgrade, which is why I have worked across the aisle to secure this funding,” said Senator Klobuchar. “The Duluth Airport is a gateway for visitors from around the country and the world to visit Duluth, and is critical to the Northland’s economy. With this major federal investment, Duluth International Airport will be able to continue the vital work of relocating this tower, which will boost efficiency to help travelers arrive and depart on time.” “The Duluth International Airport provides critical service to northern Minnesota, from commercial service to cargo, military and medical flights. Yet it’s operating with a 70-year-old tower – the third oldest in the nation. It’s out of date, doesn’t meet national standards, and has needed replacing for a long time,” said Senator Smith. “Air traffic controllers have been doing a tremendous job making the outdated tower work and keeping our skies safe, but funding a new tower will make air travel in the Northland safer and more efficient. I’m glad to see this announcement, and I’ll keep pushing for the rest of the funding necessary to get the new tower built.” “With the continued growth of air travel and growing aviation cluster at DLH, investing in infrastructure that supports aviation in our region is more important than ever,” said Tom Werner, Executive Director of the Duluth Airport Authority. “We are thankful to the Federal Aviation Administration and our Congressional Delegation for their steadfast commitment to securing this essential funding for this shovel ready project.” This grant … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smith-leads-fight-against-trump-administrations-cuts-to-housing-for-formerly-homeless-minnesotans/ U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight Against Trump Administration’s Cuts to Housing for Formerly Homeless Minnesotans 2025-11-17 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov tinasmith https://www.smith.senate.gov/media/press-releases/ scraper MINNEAPOLIS, MN — U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) led 41 of her colleagues in calling on the Trump Administration to immediately halt plans to cut housing funding for people who were previously homeless. 3,600 Minnesotans could lose their housing and be forced back into homelessness under the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the Continuum of Care program. Minnesota received approximately $48 million in funding last year. Most of those funds are used to provide affordable housing with intensive, supportive services to people experiencing homelessness. The Senators requested that the Administration use existing authorities to renew grants and change course to prevent massive disruption to homelessness programs. A similar letter was led by House Republicans. “There are a lot of things we can do to combat homelessness in Minnesota. Taking housing and services away from people who have escaped homelessness is not a solution and kicking people out on the streets before winter is just cruel,” says Senator Smith. “More than 3,600 of our neighbors could lose their housing and services if the Trump Administration’s plans go through. It will pull the rug out from underneath every one of these Minnesotans when they have found some stability to try to get sober, take care of themselves, find work and turn their lives around. The Administration needs to reverse course immediately.” “In 2024, the federal government awarded funding that preserves housing and services for more than 3,661 Minnesotans. Losing those dollars would jeopardize proven solutions and put our neighbors at risk,” says Anne Mavity, Executive Director of Minnesota Housing Partnership. “We use Continuum of Care funding for critical rental subsidy and supportive services for 103 Minnesotans moving from homelessness to stability. Without these funds, rents will become unaffordable, and formerly homeless individuals will be back on the street,” says Jessie Hendel, Executive Director of Minneapolis-based Alliance Housing, which manages over 370 qualit… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-statement-vote-against-government-funding-bill-raises-health-care Rep. Craig Statement on Vote Against Government Funding Bill that Raises Health Care Costs for Millions of Americans 2025-11-13 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov craig https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the government funding bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and raises health care costs for millions of Americans. “I have said from the beginning of this shutdown that I refuse to abandon the tens of thousands of Minnesotans who could lose their health coverage because of Republicans’ unrelenting attacks on health care. “I voted against this so-called ‘deal’ today because Minnesotans are asking their leaders to stand up to the Trump Administration and fight for them when it matters most. “Minnesota, I heard you loud and clear. It’s past time for us to lower costs for working folks in this country, and this bill doesn’t do that.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-house-floor-republican-government-funding-bill Congresswoman Betty McCollum on House Floor: Republican Government Funding Bill "A Terrible Deal for the American People" 2025-11-13 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this evening, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives during debate on H.R. 5371: “Mr. Speaker, Donald Trump and Republicans control the entire government. For 42 days, Republicans shut it down. Why? Because they refuse to extend tax credits to help millions of Americans afford their healthcare. If that wasn’t bad enough, President Trump even withheld food assistance during the shutdown. Hunger should never be used as a weapon. This CR continues the Republican health care crisis. The Speaker already said that he won’t hold a vote to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to reduce health care costs for Americans. So now, my constituents are going to have to choose between heating their homes, feeding their families, or taking their children to the doctor. It’s a terrible deal for the American people. Americans deserve an open and transparent government that works for them. They deserve access to affordable healthcare and nutritious food for their families. That’s what House Democrats are fighting for. I wish the President and Republicans would join us in this fight and share our priorities. I yield back.” Click here to watch the full remarks on YouTube. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=18FB7FBF-300E-449D-AF55-357F75FF923C Klobuchar Once Again Visits All 87 Counties in 2025 2025-11-13 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper MINNESOTA — With stops this week in Pennington, Beltrami, Lyon, Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, and Koochiching counties, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has once again visited every one of Minnesota’s 87 counties in one year. “Meeting with people across our state is the best part of my job,” said Klobuchar. “That’s why I visit with Minnesotans in every corner of our state to discuss their concerns and priorities — from lowering costs, including for health care and groceries, to fixing the tariffs that are hurting our farmers, small businesses and local economies. I’ll keep putting Minnesotans’ ideas into action to make a difference for the people of our state.” The final leg of Klobuchar’s annual 87-county tour included visits to six family farms throughout northern Minnesota and concluded with a stop in International Falls, where the Senator was joined by Mayor Drake Dill to meet with nursing and engineering students, faculty, and community leaders on Minnesota North College’s Rainy River Campus. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=A07DF233-AC08-4214-A26A-575D4236A3FC Klobuchar, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Child Care Providers 2025-11-13 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate MN Amy Klobuchar K000367 www.klobuchar.senate.gov klobuchar https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases scraper Legislation is led in the House by Reps. Williams, Stauber, and Chu WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Convening Operations Assistance for Childcare Heroes (COACH) Act in the Senate. This bipartisan bill aims to support child care providers by directing the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create and maintain an up-to-date resource guide specifically for small child care businesses, providing them with the necessary tools to establish and sustain their operations. Companion legislation in the House of Representatives was introduced by Representatives Nikema Williams (D-GA), Pete Stauber (R-MN), and Judy Chu (D-CA). “When we invest in child care, we invest in our future,” said Klobuchar. “Our bipartisan legislation will give child care providers resources to support their businesses and bolster their workforce, while making quality child care more affordable for working families and allowing more parents to enter the workforce. It’s a win-win.” “In Utah, we believe in investing in the next generation and that starts with making sure families have access to high-quality, affordable childcare,” said Curtis. “The COACH Act will help small childcare providers better serve hardworking parents in their communities and will give families more options to access the care they need.” “Childcare is infrastructure — and childcare professionals, many of whom are women of color, are essential workers. The COACH Act will make childcare more accessible to working families while delivering resources to hardworking childcare providers to help their businesses thrive,” said Williams. “As a working mama, I know that childcare is a must for parents who need to work with the confidence that their children are receiving the best care possible. As working families continue to face rising costs, we must do everything in our power to help parents get ahead of the curve and support the small businesses that best support them.” "I am proud to co-lead the bipartisan, b… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-statement-continuing-resolution U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Statement on Continuing Resolution 2025-11-12 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Kelly Morrison M001234 morrison.house.gov morrison https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) released the following statement on the continuing resolution, which fails to address the health care crisis created by Republicans, who enacted the single largest cut to health care in American history earlier this year and plan to abandon the 22 million Americans who access health care through the ACA. “Any bill that doesn’t address the health care crisis is a complete nonstarter. In just a few weeks, millions of Americans won’t be able to afford their health care, and Republicans have refused to come to the negotiating table to prevent this from happening. Addressing the affordability crisis should be our top priority – but this bill does nothing to lower health care costs. I voted NO on a bill that fails to help the American people.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-progressive-caucus-statement-house-passage-senate-government Congressional Progressive Caucus Statement on House Passage of Senate Government Spending Bill 2025-11-12 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) issued the following statement following the House vote on the Senate spending deal to reopen the government: “Today, my Progressive Caucus colleagues and I unanimously voted against the Senate deal on government funding today, just as we unanimously opposed the partisan House bill in September. Progressives were clear from the beginning of this fight: the American people need Congressional Democrats to demand real relief, not empty promises. “This deal does nothing to stop healthcare premiums from doubling for tens of millions of Americans or stop 4 million people from losing their coverage. It allows Trump to continue violating the law and withhold funds that Congress already approved. And in an egregious last-minute maneuver, this bill attached language that allows eight Senate Republicans to extract millions of dollars from taxpayers by suing the government for investigating Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. “The public rightly recognizes that Trump and Congressional Republicans are to blame for the longest government shutdown in history, exploding healthcare costs, and the cruel and needless punishment of 42 million Americans receiving nutrition support. And the American people stood with Democrats as we stood firm and fought for Americans’ right to healthcare. Over the past two months, Progressive Caucus members sounded the alarm on behalf of Americans in districts across the country who won’t be able to afford their insulin or chemotherapy due to the Republicans’ healthcare crisis. As this shutdown ends, we are more committed than ever to the fight for health care as a human right.” ### The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is made up of nearly 100 members standing up for progressive ideals in Washington and throughout the country. Since 1991, the CPC has advocated for progressive policies that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests. The CPC champions policies including comprehensive imm… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-statement-no-vote-senate-government-spending-bill Rep. Omar Statement on NO Vote on Senate Government Spending Bill 2025-11-12 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement on the Government Spending Bill: “This legislation fails to meet the moment. Working Minnesotans will pay the price for this beyond inadequate spending bill. I have heard from countless Minnesotans expressing their frustration and worry on how they will afford their healthcare payments. It is shameful that thousands of Minnesotans and millions of Americans will see their premiums double or lose their healthcare coverage all together. I am outraged that Republicans in Congress and 8 Senate Democrats put us into this situation. Nearly 400,000 Minnesotans will see their premiums increase by an average of 21.5% more each month for the same coverage, with others facing even greater hikes. To put that into perspective, a Minnesota family making $85,000 a year will see their annual health insurance premiums rise by nearly $16,000 – that’s an extra $1,300 a month. People will die from these unconscionable cuts. For those reasons, I will vote NO.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-progressive-caucus-adopts-official-position-oppose-senate Congressional Progressive Caucus Adopts Official Position to Oppose Senate Government Spending Bill 2025-11-11 2025 2025-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — Following a survey of its members, the Congressional Progressive Caucus announced its official position to oppose the current Senate deal to reopen government, which includes no provisions to guarantee affordable healthcare and protect tens of millions of Americans from massive price spikes to their premiums, and imposes no strong guardrails to prevent the Trump Administration from violating appropriations laws. “The Senate-passed bill is a betrayal of working people and massively fails to address the urgent needs of the American people,” said CPC Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05). “The Progressive Caucus stands united in opposing this sham deal. Instead of working toward a fair deal, House Republicans refused to negotiate and abdicated their duty to serve the American people. The Senate-passed bill is morally bankrupt. It is indefensible to allow more than 20 million Americans to see their premiums double and let millions lose their healthcare coverage. Healthcare is a human right, and this bill contradicts that fundamental principle. Make no mistake, people will die from these skyrocketing healthcare costs, paired with Republicans’ brutal Medicaid cuts. “It is utterly devastating that working people will pay the price for this inadequate legislation,” Omar continued. “The adoption of this official caucus position by a supermajority of our caucus not only demonstrates our members’ overwhelming opposition to this bill on the House floor, but our shared commitment to continue fighting for universal healthcare and constitutional governance in the face of Trump’s corrupt and authoritarian administration.” ### The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is made up of nearly 100 members standing up for progressive ideals in Washington and throughout the country. Since 1991, the CPC has advocated for progressive policies that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests. The CPC champions policies including comprehensive immigration reform, good-paying jobs, fair trade, universal health care… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z

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   [domain] TEXT,
   [scraper] TEXT,
   [source] TEXT,
   [date_source] TEXT,
   [text] TEXT,
   [has_text] INTEGER,
   [collected_at] TEXT,
   [updated_at] TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
    ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
    ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
    ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
    ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
    ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
    ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
    ON [releases] ([has_text]);
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