url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-quigley-jayapal-foushee-reintroduce-protect-immigration-act-keep-local,"McBride, Quigley, Jayapal, Foushee Reintroduce PROTECT Immigration Act to Keep Local Police Focused on Public Safety",2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (DE-At-Large) joined Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) in reintroducing the Protecting the Rights of Towns Against Federal Enforcement Contrary to Constitutional Tenets (PROTECT) Immigration Act, legislation to end the federal government’s practice of deputizing state and local law enforcement officers to enforce immigration law. A livestream of the press conference is available here and Rep. McBride’s full remarks can be found here. The PROTECT Immigration Act would repeal the statutory authority for the Department of Homeland Security’s 287(g) program, which allows DHS to enter into agreements with local police departments to carry out federal immigration enforcement. It would also clarify that state and local law enforcement do not have “inherent authority” to arrest individuals for suspected civil immigration violations. Advocates and law enforcement leaders have long warned that the program undermines public safety by eroding trust between police and the communities they serve. ""I’m proud to co-lead this legislation with Congressman Quigley to restore trust, safety, and integrity to our immigration system,”said Rep. McBride. “For too long, the 287(g) program has drained local resources, fueled racial profiling, and made communities less safe — and it’s time we end it. The PROTECT Immigration Act makes clear that immigration enforcement belongs with trained federal authorities, guaranteeing that local law enforcement can focus exclusively on keeping our communities safe. This bill would take a step toward restoring trust between local communities and police departments so every family can live with dignity and without fear.” The Trump administration has rapidly expanded the 287(g) program, using it as a tool to advance a mass deportation agenda that has sown fear in immigrant communities and diverted local law enforcement away from core public safety responsibilities. “The Trump administration just spent months terrorizing immigrants in the Chicagoland area. Their actions led to domestic violence victims fleeing a courthouse rather than receive restraining orders against their abusers, all out of fear that ICE or local law enforcement would detain and deport them,” said Rep. Quigley. “I met with immigrants and their neighbors who are afraid to call for help or report crimes in their neighborhoods because of Trump’s deliberate erosion of trust between communities and local police. And now the Trump administration is running ads targeting local police and offering $50,000 signing bonuses to pull critical law enforcement away from day-to-day policing in order to arrest and detain hardworking immigrants with no criminal records. We must bring an end to the 287(g) program and cut off one of the avenues this administration has exploited to intimidate immigrant communities.” “Allowing local law enforcement to be deputized to kidnap and disappear immigrants undercuts the trust that local police rely on to maintain public safety in our communities,” said Rep. Jayapal. “Immigrants and their U.S. citizen loved ones stop reporting crimes out of fear of being kidnapped and deported. Local police are spread thin enforcing federal civil immigration law. We know that Trump is not targeting criminals, he is targeting our friends, neighbors, co-workers, and pillars of our community. This lawlessness must end immediately.” “The Trump Administration’s attempt to expand the 287(g) Program is a direct assault on civil rights and the Constitution,” said Rep. Foushee. “Having served in local law enforcement for more than 20 years, I know policing should protect and support our communities, not divide it, and deputizing local officers into immigration enforcers only erodes public trust, undermines public safety, and deepens fear. We need laws in place that restore fairness and uphold justice. That’s why I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the PROTECT Immigration Act, which will reverse this harmful program and take an important step toward repairing the flaws in our broken immigration system.” Civil rights and immigration advocates also voiced strong support for the legislation. “In just one year, the Trump administration has massively expanded the 287(g) program and distorted it in ways Congress never intended, exploiting local law enforcement resources for its dystopian mass deportation agenda,” said Naureen Shah, Director of Policy and Government Affairs for the ACLU’s Equality Division. “Enlisting local law enforcement for mass deportations isn’t just a waste of taxpayer dollars – it terrorizes our communities, undermines public safety and fuels racial profiling. We thank Congressman Quigley for his leadership and urge our members of Congress to pass the PROTECT Immigration Act without delay.” “The rapid expansion of the 287(g) program under the Trump administration represents yet another way that mass deportation undermines public safety for all Americans,” said Nayna Gupta, Policy Director at the American Immigration Council. “When local police serve as a force multiplier for ICE, people become more afraid to report crime and less trusting of local police officers. Local law enforcement agencies should prioritize real public safety concerns in their communities rather than waste limited manpower making traffic stops that turn into detention and deportation for long-standing community members who pose no threat. The PROTECT Act takes the overdue step of repealing a program that is unnecessary for effective enforcement of immigration laws, but continues to have a harmful track record for public safety.” A livestream of the press conference is available here and Rep. McBride’s full remarks can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-sarah-mcbride-reflects-first-year-congress-siriusxms-julie,ICYMI: Congresswoman Sarah McBride Reflects on First Year in Congress on SiriusXM’s Julie Mason Show,2025-12-16,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, yesterday, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) joined SiriusXM’s Julie Mason Show to reflect on her first year in Congress—discussing accomplishments, challenges, and her priorities in the year ahead. During the interview, Rep. McBride highlighted several key accomplishments from her first 11 months in office, including: Introducing more bipartisan legislation than any other freshman member of Congress; Returning nearly $4 million to Delawareans through federal agency casework; Restoring $1 billion in home health care funding nationwide through a bipartisan effort. Rep. McBride, noted that there is still work to be done, but that her mission has been clear since the beginning: “I said to my constituents,” McBride said, “that I would work with anyone who was willing to work with me to defend Delaware or to deliver for Delaware and that I’d stand up to anyone who I thought was hurting Delaware.” McBride highlighted her primary focus heading into 2026 is preventing the expiration of the Affordable Care Act’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs). Without action by Congress, the expiration of the EPTCs will result in families around the country having to pay hundreds more per month for health care. “We are currently in the beginning stages of a $1 trillion ticking time bomb going off in the center of the American health care system,” said McBride. “We are essentially now living under Trumpcare…and at the end of this year, the ACA tax credits will expire, driving health care costs even higher for families.” Below are selected excerpts from the conversation. A full recording is available here. Julie Mason: I'm so pleased to welcome to the show Congresswoman Sarah McBride. She is a Democrat of Delaware, US Rep at-large congressional district, so it's for the whole state. Rep. Sarah McBride: Thank you so much for having me — probably the best introduction I’ve ever gotten. Mason: So how did the first year go? How’s it been? McBride: Well, the last year has been a hell of a decade. you know, I ran for the seat and said to my constituents, as you mentioned across the state of Delaware, that I would work with anyone who was willing to work with me to defend Delaware or to deliver for Delaware — and that I'd stand up to anyone who I thought was hurting Delaware. And over the last year, unfortunately we've had to, as Democrats, defend our constituents a lot more than we would have hoped against the chaos, the incompetence, and the cruelty of the Trump administration. But of course at the same time, despite the very warm welcome that I received from some of my colleagues here in Congress when I first arrived, I'm really proud that despite having to push back against the abuses of power of this administration, despite having to defend healthcare against the unprecedented cuts to Medicaid that we are seeing, despite having push like hell to fight like hell to extend the ACA tax credits, that I've also been able to really deliver for my constituents. I've introduced more bipartisan legislation than any other member of the freshman class, something that people probably didn't expect from the first out trans member of Congress in this political environment. We've been able to return nearly $4 million to my constituents and just last week we were able to team up with a Republican and successfully convince the Trump administration to restore $1 billion to home health care nationwide, protecting a really struggling part of our health care system. And so, it's been eventful, productive, but obviously a lot of cruelty that is being inflicted on my constituents and a little bit of cruelty that I've been on the receiving end of from a handful of my colleagues. … Mason: I'd like to talk a little bit more about your home health care legislation though, because it strikes me, Congresswoman, that with health care just getting blown up in several different ways, home health care is going to become even more important in the coming years. McBride: Well, there's no question that home healthcare is an increasingly critical part of our healthcare ecosystem. We have an aging population in the country. We have a particularly aging population in Delaware, as so many folks come to our wonderful coastal communities to retire. And as adults who are caring for aging parents increasingly struggle with the family caregiving responsibilities, and as more and more of our population ages, but seeks to age in place and with dignity, they're going to increasingly rely on our home health care system. It was an area of care I relied on as a family caregiver to my husband during his battle with terminal cancer, and it can make all of the difference. Not just in allowing people to struggle through illness or struggle through aging with dignity at home, but we know that when people are able to live with any kind of illness or disease, with dignity, it actually improves their health outcomes. And so, home health is such a critical kind of care for so many people, but it's under increasing strain as more and more people are relying on it. And the Trump administration earlier this year had proposed cutting Medicare rates by over a billion dollars for home health care. And so, I actually teamed up with a Republican colleague of mine from New Jersey, and we pushed back, and I'm, I'm proud that last week the Trump administration listened to us and reversed course, saving $1 billion in funding for home healthcare. But look, we've got a lot more work to do in that particular space, because, even with that billion dollars, even with the status quo, it's not working for far too many people. It continues to be unaffordable and inaccessible like every area of health care for far too many people, and it's what I'm going to continue working on here in Congress alongside making sure that everyone has fully inclusive paid family and medical leave benefits, making sure that we're protecting vulnerable consumers, including seniors, from scams, and making sure that we're continuing to lower the cost of housing, childcare, and energy in this particular environment. Mason: Indeed, I wonder what your assessment of the coming year in health care is going to look like. I mean, if Congress can't get anything done on these ACA subsidies and what's coming down the pike with entitlements, it's, I mean, a year from now, where are we going to be? McBride: Well, we are, we are currently in the beginning stages of a $1 trillion ticking time bomb going off in the center of the American healthcare system. And to your point around the ACA tax credits, that's just the first part of that time bomb going off. We are essentially now living under Trumpcare. Donald Trump likes to own things and slap his name on them. Well, he now owns the American healthcare system. It is Trumpcare. And at the end of this year, the Affordable Care Act tax credits without action by Congress will expire, and that means skyrocketing healthcare premiums for the millions of Americans that rely on the ACA marketplace for insurance, people seeing 100%, 200, 300% increases in their healthcare. But the consequences of Trumpcare don't end there. A year from now, the largest cut to Medicaid in American history will go into effect. And in its totality, Trumpcare will leave 15 million more Americans without health coverage. But as that bomb goes off, those 15 million Americans, they will not only they will not be the only casualties of that bomb going off, because the reality is, when you have 15 million people who lose coverage, it's not that they never get care, it's that they get care when they're sicker and it's more expensive. And someone still has to pay for that, and that cost gets passed on to all other premium payers. And when you have $1 trillion removed from the American healthcare system, what happens to cash-strapped rural hospitals, health clinics, and doctors' offices, they cut services and, in some cases, close entirely, leaving those communities having to drive longer, wait longer, and take more time off work to get care. And that really is what Trumpcare is. It's 15 million more people uninsured and everyone else having to pay more and wait longer to get care. … Mason: So, these are the issues you plan to work on next year as well? McBride: Looking ahead, certainly I'm going to continue… I hear about them every day when I'm in Delaware from my constituents. I'm going to continue working on these issues. You know, I mentioned my husband — I ran for office because of my experience as a caregiver to Andy when he battled terminal cancer, and despite losing his life, he knew how lucky he was. We knew how lucky we were to have health insurance, to have paid family and medical leave, and I just simply do not believe that in the wealthiest, most developed nation on Earth, that time and ability to get care should be a matter of luck. I think it should be the law of the land. And so long as there is air in my lungs and breath in my body, I will fight to make universal healthcare and universal paid family and medical leave a reality for every person. That's what I want to continue to spend my time on in Congress. Mason: Congresswoman Sarah McBride is a Democrat of Delaware, the at-large member for the whole state. Thank you so much for joining me. McBride: Thanks so much for having me. Mason: My pleasure. Take care. Happy New Year. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-condemns-trump-administrations-reckless-and-illegal-push-dismantle,McBride Condemns Trump Administration’s “Reckless and Illegal” Push to Dismantle the Department of Education,2025-12-15,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) delivered a forceful floor speech condemning the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, calling the plan “illegal,” “reckless,” and “a direct threat to America’s children.” McBride made clear that this isn’t a symbolic restructuring — it’s a blueprint that would take federal resources away from the students who need them most. “Let’s be clear: dismantling the Department of Education isn’t about returning power to the states. It’s about defunding public education and funneling taxpayer dollars into private institutions with no accountability,” McBride said. “And the people who will pay the price are students — especially those with disabilities, those from low-income families, and those living in rural communities.” The Human Impact: What Dismantling the Department Really Means Up to 180,000 teaching positions could be eliminated nationwide, according to analysis of the administration’s proposal to turn Title I into state block grants with no safeguards. That shift would affect 2.8 million students in low-income communities. Roughly 7.5 million students with disabilities rely on services funded by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Moving or weakening this program would make it significantly less likely that students receive mandated services. 9.8 million rural students depend on federal bridge funding to keep small schools open and staffed. Those funds would be at risk with no national strategy to replace them. 26 million students from low-income backgrounds rely on federal supports that help close achievement gaps — supports that would be destabilized or eliminated. 40 million student loan borrowers and 6.6 million Pell Grant recipients could face massive uncertainty if federal aid and loan servicing are shifted or dismantled. Civil rights protections — including protections against discrimination based on race, gender, and disability — would be weakened if the Office for Civil Rights is moved out of the Department. Teachers and advocates warn millions of students would be left more vulnerable. Delaware’s Stakes: What We Stand to Lose McBride emphasized that these consequences wouldn’t just be felt nationally — they would hit Delaware directly. Delaware receives $530 million in federal education funding, supporting more than 1,100 teaching positions statewide. Those funds keep classroom sizes manageable, ensure students with disabilities receive required services, and support school districts with limited local tax bases. “Removing that funding would mean students without teachers, schools without support, and communities left behind,” McBride said. “Families in Delaware have told me, again and again, that they want strong public schools. They know that when we destabilize a school system, it’s our kids who pay the price.” McBride: “We Should Be Investing in Their Future — Not Abandoning Them” McBride’s remarks echoed the warnings of educators across the country, including the National Education Association, which has said the administration’s proposal would ‘inflict damage on millions of low-income students’ and “gut federal protections and resources that allow every child to reach their full potential.” “I’ve stood arm-in-arm with Delaware educators, parents, and students who are sounding the alarm,” McBride said. “They’re asking for a fair shot — and we should be investing in their future, not abandoning them.” The full video of McBride’s speech is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-senators-coons-and-blunt-rochester-celebrate-opening-goodwill,"Rep. McBride, Senators Coons and Blunt Rochester Celebrate Opening of Goodwill Opportunity Hub in Wilmington",2025-12-15,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Wilmington, Del. – U.S. Representative Sarah McBride and U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) today joined Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County for the grand opening of Goodwill's new Opportunity Hub in Wilmington. The delegation secured $1.128 million in federal funding for this project, which will help residents develop job skills and find employment opportunities. “Goodwill’s new Opportunity Hub is a testament to what’s possible when we invest directly in people,” said Representative McBride. “This space will open doors for Delawareans building new skills, new careers, and a stronger future for their families. I’m grateful to Senators Coons and Blunt Rochester for their advocacy that made this funding possible."" “Everyone who works for Goodwill is dedicated to creating opportunity and hope for those in their communities,” said Senator Coons. “Delawareans looking for help learning new skills for their job hunt and gaining new tools will find what they need through Goodwill Connect, and I’m so proud to provide federal funding to help those folks achieve brighter futures.” “The dignity of work is essential to what it means to be an American, and that’s why Goodwill’s new Opportunity Center will be so important for our community,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “As Delaware’s former Secretary of Labor, CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, and co-founder of the bipartisan Future of Work Caucus in Congress, I am proud that we were able to secure this important funding, which will strengthen our workforce and take our economy to the next level.” “This launch is arriving at exactly the right moment,” said Colleen Morrone, President & CEO of Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County. “People are trying to navigate a job market undergoing immense change, and they need tools that are fast, relevant, and easy to use, including personal assistance to guide individuals through the needs of a rapidly changing workforce. The Opportunity Hub is designed to meet that need from day one.” This funding allowed Goodwill to implement major upgrades to the former Job Resource Center, including: a new networking and collaboration space staffed by Goodwill Career Navigators, expanded space for virtual and in-person interviews, a digital display with up-to-date employment opportunities, increased broadband access, and floor-to-ceiling upgrades to materials, lighting, power, and devices. This is the first phase of a three-phase project, which will later see upgrades to Goodwill’s Opportunity Hubs in Kent and Sussex Counties. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sarah-mcbride-delivers-2025-soles-lecture-constitution-and-citizenship,"Rep. Sarah McBride Delivers 2025 Soles Lecture on the Constitution and Citizenship, Calling Hope a “Democratic Necessity” in a Cynical Age",2025-12-15,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEWARK, DE — Earlier this month, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride delivered the 2025 James R. Soles Lecture on the Constitution and Citizenship at the University of Delaware, urging students, educators, and community members to reject cynicism and recommit to democracy through hope, persuasion, and coalition-building. Speaking before students, faculty, and guests in Clayton Hall, McBride examined the role of hope in sustaining democratic citizenship at a moment of deep political division. “Today, I want to speak with you about a word that has fallen out of fashion in this country. I want to speak about hope — not as a slogan or a simple sentiment, but as a democratic necessity, as an active ingredient in citizenship,” McBride said. “Because citizenship is not always easy, and hope is not always organic.” McBride warned that cynicism, while tempting, poses a direct threat to democratic institutions and culture. “We live in an age when cynicism comes cheap,” she said. “But in democracy, cynicism is not neutral. It’s corrosive.” She emphasized that democracy cannot survive if Americans abandon faith in one another or retreat from engagement across disagreement. “We cannot claim to believe in democracy and in the same moment, write off half of our country,” McBride said. “We cannot give up on politics as a means for progress. We cannot say we believe in democracy and cut off conversation across disagreement.” McBride cautioned against political movements that rely on fear, intimidation, and division rather than democratic humility. “This is the danger that we see in our politics today — political leaders in Washington that are not content to just debate ideas, but seek to intimidate dissent,” she said. “People who use cruelty as the currency of their corruption. That govern not with the humility of democracy, but with the hubris of authoritarianism.” Drawing on history, McBride highlighted that progress in America has always required coalition-building and persuasion, not purity or shaming. “Every previous generation has understood that progress requires building coalitions, even unlikely ones, that painful, often difficult conversations across disagreement are not a bug of democracy — they are a feature of it,” she said. “There has never been a movement for social progress that was a monolith.” She added, “They succeeded not because one side shamed the other side into submission, but because enough people were persuaded.” McBride closed her remarks by situating the current political moment within a long arc of American history, warning against forces that exploit cynicism to undermine democracy. “Whenever our system of government has been tested, when our bonds of affection have been strained, we have faced as a country a fork in the road — a question in that moment: do we destroy or do we build?” she said. “Destroyers, they thrive in a culture of cynicism, and they exploit it,” McBride continued. “And aided by algorithms and authoritarians, they want to destroy our faith in democracy’s capacity to deliver.” As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, McBride urged Americans to choose connection, grace, and democratic faith over fear. “We must decide whether we will turn inward or reach outward, whether we will choose grace over grievance, faith in one another, or fear of the other,” she said. “We must decide whether we will destroy or whether we will build that more perfect union.” The Soles Lecture is presented annually by the University of Delaware’s Department of Political Science and International Relations and honors the legacy of Professor James R. Soles, a longtime educator, public servant, and leader in Delaware civic life. The lecture is funded by the James R. Soles Citizenship Endowment. The full lecture is available here for viewing. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-van-drew-celebrate-saving-nearly-1-billion-home-health-following,"McBride, Van Drew Celebrate Saving Nearly $1 Billion for Home Health Following Bipartisan Push to Protect Seniors’ Care",2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) celebrated a major bipartisan victory for seniors, families, and home health workers after the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its long-delayed CY 2026 home health payment final rule. The final rule dramatically scales back the cuts originally proposed by CMS — thanks to bipartisan efforts led by Rep. McBride and Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), who urged the agency in October to halt harmful reductions. According to CMS, the final rule decreases overall home health payments by an aggregate 1.3% — or $220 million — compared to 2025, far below the 6.4% aggregate cuts initially proposed. The National Alliance for Care at Home estimates that this change means providers will see approximately $915 million more in payments next year than expected. “This is what bipartisan, common-sense problem solving looks like,” said Rep. McBride. “When CMS proposed the largest home health cut in recent history, families across Delaware told me the same thing: these services are a lifeline. Because we listened — and because my colleague Rep. Van Drew worked across the aisle with me — we protected nearly a billion dollars for care that keeps seniors safe at home, reduces hospitalizations, and supports the workers who make that care possible.” “This is a big win for our seniors and for the families who count on home health care every single day,” said Congressman Van Drew. “CMS heard us loud and clear. A cut of more than six percent would have been devastating, and while a 1.3 percent reduction is still not perfect, it is a major step in the right direction. Home health is what lets people recover safely at home and stay close to the people they love. I’m going to keep fighting until every senior has access to the care they need and deserve.” In October, McBride and Van Drew led a bipartisan letter warning CMS that its proposed 6.4% aggregate reduction — equal to more than $1.1 billion in cuts nationwide — would severely undermine agencies’ ability to provide care to patients where they want it most: at home. This bipartisan letter followed a letter sent by Rep. Dingell sent on August 29, 2025. Their letter highlighted the consequences already facing communities: closures of home health agencies, worsening workforce shortages, and thousands of patients in Delaware and New Jersey losing access to care since 2019. McBride continued: “Home health care is not a luxury — it’s dignity. It’s a grandmother recovering safely at home, a loved one avoiding an unnecessary hospital stay, a family staying together during the hardest moments. I’m grateful CMS heard our concerns, and I’ll keep working with Republicans and Democrats alike to strengthen the care economy and lower costs for families.” “This decision is a lifeline for seniors and families across Delaware,” said Sue Getman, Executive Director of the Delaware Association for Home and Community Care. “A cut of the size CMS originally proposed would have meant fewer caregivers, longer waitlists, and more older adults forced into higher-cost settings. We’re grateful to Congresswoman McBride for standing up for the dignity of aging Delawareans and the workforce that supports them.” BACKGROUND In June 2025, CMS proposed a 6.4% cut to home health payments amounting to $1.135 billion in cuts nationwide—on top of nearly 9% in reductions over the past three years. This would have resulted in the largest reduction in the 30-day payment rate ever considered in the program’s history. On October 8, 2025, McBride and Van Drew led a bipartisan letter urging CMS to halt the cuts and reconsider its methodology, citing risks to seniors’ access to in-home care. The lawmakers’ letter detailed the direct impact on Delaware and New Jersey, where thousands of Medicare beneficiaries have lost access to home health services since 2019. On November 28, 2025, CMS released the final rule, reducing the cut to 1.3% — preserving roughly $915 million that home health agencies would have lost under the original proposal. Rep. McBride has spent her career focused on expanding and improving the care economy in Congress for all Americans. She serves as the Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Care Economy Task Force. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-mcbride-leads-statement-demanding-secretary-agriculture-restore-bird,ICYMI: Rep. McBride Leads Statement Demanding Secretary of Agriculture Restore Bird Flu Monitoring,2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, earlier this month Representative Sarah McBride, Delaware’s Congresswoman, sent a letter to Secretary Brooke Rollins at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) demanding that the department restore full bird flu surveillance and research programs. Congresswoman McBride and dozens of her colleagues insist that persistent surveillance and close monitoring are the only effective measures to mitigate the spread and protect commercial and family poultry farms from the devastating effects of the virus. With over 1 million birds infected in the last 30 days alone, avian influenza season has already impacted flocks of poultry around the country. McBride says that is driving supply shortages and rising grocery prices nationwide. Paired with affordability concerns across the board, each new bird flu infection adds pressure for farmers and families. “Unfortunately, the devastating effects of bird flu in our poultry barns is already showing up on grocery bills and,” McBride noted, “could pose serious risks if it spreads across species as we’ve seen in years past.” Congresswoman McBride and her colleagues are calling on the USDA to restore the full excellence of research and departmental coordination that is essential to stop the spread of avian influenza. “Recent reports indicate that the USDA-coordinated National Animal Health Laboratory Network suspended its weekly calls due to the government shutdown,” McBride and colleagues wrote, “reducing appropriate coordination and critical information sharing that is imperative to combating avian influenza.” The lawmakers are insistent that the administration recognize the importance of research, monitoring and demand that further action be taken to protect poultry farmers and American consumers. “Our message is clear,” McBride said, “USDA must fully restore and strengthen avian influenza research, monitoring, and mitigation programs. By taking action, the USDA can and must reduce viral loads in flocks, stabilize grocery prices, and lower the risk of spillover to humans.” Read the full letter from Rep. McBride to Secretary Rollins. Read coverage and relevant reporting regarding the letter at the articles below: AGDAILY, Lawmakers urge USDA to restore full avian flu surveillance, AGDAILY Reporters 11/25/25 Feedstuffs, USDA urged to fully restore bird flu surveillance, Kristin Bakker 11/25/25 WATT Poultry, US Congress members push for full HPAI surveillance, Roy Graber 11/26/25 aviNews, U.S. lawmakers push for stronger Avian Influenza surveillance, David Corredor 12/3/25 ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-joins-house-democratic-leadership-sound-alarm-affordability-crisis-and,McBride Joins House Democratic Leadership to Sound Alarm on Affordability Crisis and Republicans’ Refusal to Extend ACA Tax Credits,2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) joined Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA), Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA), and fellow Democratic freshman Congressman Shomari Figures (D-AL) to spotlight the growing affordability crisis facing American families and to call out Congressional Republicans for refusing to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits. A video of her full remarks are available here. “Across Delaware, families are being hit from every direction — at the grocery store, at the pharmacy, and now in their health care premiums,” McBride said. She noted that President Trump’s promises to lower costs have not matched reality. “In 2024, Donald Trump promised the American people that he would lower costs on day one. But we all know that whether it was with his business partners, people who’ve worked for him, or the American people, the one through line in Donald Trump’s life is that he’s never met a promise that he wasn’t willing to break. Because one year into the second Trump presidency, all we have are a litany of broken promises and billionaire tax breaks.” McBride emphasized that the affordability crisis is being driven by deliberate policy choices: “The truth is: Republican policies are pouring fuel on that fire. This affordability crisis is not a hoax, it is a choice by Congressional Republicans and Donald Trump. A choice to impose a tariff tax on small businesses and consumers. A choice to cut food assistance. And a choice to insert a one-trillion dollar bomb into the center of the American health care system.” She warned the consequences are already unfolding: “And that bomb is already starting to go off. Premiums are skyrocketing. The largest cut to Medicaid in American history is looming. Rural hospitals and doctors offices are already starting to shutter. Trumpcare has arrived – and it is dangerous and deadly.” McBride also shared the story of a Delaware constituent: “Dave, in New Castle, pays $350 a month for his wife’s Marketplace plan. Next year, without the ACA tax credits, those premiums will jump to $1,200 a month. His wife lives with a disabling spinal condition, diabetes, hypertension, depression — and dozens of daily medications. Without these credits, she will lose the coverage that is keeping her alive.” “People like Dave are doing everything right, and yet Republicans in Congress continue to fail them,” she said. McBride called on Republicans to join Democrats in forcing a vote to protect health care. “We only need four with the courage to stand up for their constituents – to sign our discharge petition to force an up or down vote on protecting care.” But she added, “They won’t – because the only thing that Congressional Republicans are more loyal to than Donald Trump is to cutting people’s health care. Imagine getting all that power and deciding the big thing you want to do is to kick millions off their insurance and jack up the price on everyone else.” McBride closed by grounding the issue in her own experience: “I ran for office because of my experience as a caregiver to my late husband Andy. And in the wealthiest nation on earth, it is simply unacceptable to let any American go without the care that they need. And so long as there is air in our lungs and breath in our bodies, House Democrats will fight for quality health care for every American, no matter where you live, what family you’re born into, or who you voted for in the last election.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-questions-under-secretary-science-trumps-disregard-solar-and-wind,McBride Questions Under Secretary of Science on Trump’s Disregard for Solar and Wind Technology,2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) questioned Under Secretary for Science Dr. Darío Gil during a House Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing. McBride focused her remarks on the importance of science-driven policy, the elimination of wind and solar research in the President’s Budget Request, and rising energy costs facing Delaware families. In her opening, McBride emphasized the Department of Energy’s longstanding role in advancing scientific discovery: “Established in 1977 in response to rising prices and a growing energy crisis, the Department of Energy has long served the American people through its promotion of sound research that follows the scientific process, meaning that it does not pick winners and losers at the beginning but instead pulls on all threads, systematically, to find the best answer.” She contrasted that history with recent actions by the Administration: “Earlier this year, the Administration announced that energy dominance is a priority. To accomplish this though, the Trump Administration has been spending its time pulling the plug on energy projects, rearranging DOE, and on compiling and releasing reports that counter peer-reviewed scientific findings.” McBride noted that these policy choices are directly impacting working people: “Delawareans and Americans across the country are going through their mail to find that their energy bills have shot up – sometimes as much as 20 percent.” McBride Challenges Elimination of Wind and Solar R&D Citing DOE’s own data on the affordability of renewables, McBride pressed Dr. Gil on the Administration’s decision to submit a budget that eliminates federal support for wind and solar technology research: “Today, wind and solar are among the lowest-cost and fastest sources of new electricity generation available to deploy in the U.S, and DOE’s own data shows that wind and solar help to keep electricity prices lower than the national average while meeting peak demand.” She continued: “I want to ask you about the decision to submit a budget request that zeroes out wind and solar technology research from the department’s budget. So, as the department’s principal advisor on science and technology, do you agree that the department should no longer support innovation in solar and wind technology?” Dr. Gil responded that DOE would continue supporting basic science that advances “a wide variety of forms of energy,” though he declined to defend or endorse the specific budget elimination. McBride later asked Dr. Gil whether he agreed with a public claim by Secretary Wright that wind and solar infrastructure is “worthless” when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing: “Do you agree with Secretary Wright’s claim that ‘wind and solar energy infrastructure is essentially worthless when it’s dark outside and the wind is not blowing’?” After Dr. Gil declined to directly support the statement, McBride concluded: “Right, I’ll take that as you disagree with the Secretary’s remarks… I appreciate the answer, and I appreciate that I believe you are serious about investing in science and technology. I just hope the rest of the administration listens more to some of the comments that you’ve made here.” McBride Calls for Evidence-Based Energy Policy McBride closed by urging DOE to restore its commitment to scientific integrity: “As we move forward, we must recommit to policies that put evidence-based decision-making and American innovation at the forefront of our energy strategy to ensure U.S leadership in science and technology through our work at DOE.” Rep. McBride’s full remarks and questioning are available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-sounds-alarm-rising-costs-delaware-families,Rep. McBride Sounds Alarm on Rising Costs for Delaware Families,2025-12-09,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives highlighting the growing financial strain Delaware families are experiencing at the grocery store and urging Congress to take meaningful action to lower costs. Her remarks underscored both the immediate pressures on family budgets and the broader policy choices driving those costs higher. “I rise today on behalf of Delaware families who are still catching their breath after Thanksgiving — a holiday that should bring joy, not undue anxiety over the cost of a single trip to the grocery store,” McBride said. Citing new data, McBride noted that Delaware now ranks 16th in the nation for the share of household income spent on groceries. “Families [are] paying an average of eight thousand, seven hundred and forty five dollars a year, or 14 percent of their income just to put food on the table. That’s a higher burden than our neighbors in Maryland and New Jersey.” She continued, outlining the specific items squeezing family budgets: “Across the First State, shoppers are seeing coffee up 21 percent, beef up 11 percent, and eggs 50 percent higher than before the pandemic. Flour, sugar, and canned fruits are each up more than 30 percent – costs that hit parents, seniors, and working people the hardest.” McBride pointed to local organizations seeing this strain firsthand. “At Our Daily Bread, a food bank in Middletown, they’re now serving 240 meals a day, up from 200 just a few months ago — a clear indication of how my neighbors are being squeezed by rising prices.” She also drew a direct line between rising costs and Trump Administration policies: “Delaware families are being hit from every direction — by inflation, yes, but also by policies coming out of the Trump Administration that are pouring fuel on that fire. Tariffs driving grocery prices even higher and contributing to price uncertainty. The One Big Ugly Bill that imposed the largest food assistance cut in US history. Premium hikes that will cost Delawareans an average of $6,000 more a year in health care. Cuts to energy investments that are pushing electricity bills up. New limits on student loan repayment that hit working people hardest. And interest rates so high they put the dream of a first home further out of reach.” McBride emphasized that Delawareans are unified in their basic needs: “Delawareans deserve better than a government that increases their costs while taking away the lifelines that keep them afloat. No matter our politics, we all want the same simple things: the ability to feed our families, a roof over our heads, to heat that home, and a job with dignity.” She closed by urging Congress to pursue cost-lowering, common-sense policy solutions: “That’s why I’m proud to be a sponsor of legislation that would restore some common sense: banning the President from imposing tariffs without Congressional approval, capping the cost of child care, expanding health care coverage, creating new pathways to home ownership, raising the minimum wage, and expanding tax deductions for working class people.” And reflecting what she heard directly from families over Thanksgiving week, McBride said: “Because after a Thanksgiving season where so many families felt the strain, the message from Delaware is clear: we need solutions, not tariffs and cuts to health care, but policies that make life more affordable.” The speech is available for use here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-and-senators-coons-blunt-rochester-celebrate-33-million-federal,"Rep. McBride and Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester Celebrate $3.3 Million in Federal Funding for Beebe Healthcare, Cut Ribbon on New Mobile Health Clinic",2025-12-08,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rehoboth Beach, DE—U.S. Representative Sarah McBride and U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) today joined Beebe Healthcare for the ribbon-cutting of Beebe’s expanded mobile health clinic. The delegation celebrated the $3.3 million in total federal funding they secured for this project and others at Beebe, all designed to improve community health in Sussex County. “Investing in quality health care across Delaware—especially in our rural communities—remains a top priority for our congressional delegation,” said Representative McBride. “Beebe’s Mobile Health Fleet was created by listening directly to community needs and made possible by a strong public-private partnership. This fleet will help Beebe continue to bring essential services—from everyday care and behavioral health to harm-reduction support and social services—directly to residents, delivering care with the hope and dignity every person deserves. These community-driven efforts are building a healthier Sussex County, and I’m proud to support their efforts as we work to make affordable, accessible care a reality for all Delawareans.” “It’s more important today than ever for health care providers to find effective ways to meet the people where they are when they need care most,” said Senator Coons. “I'm proud to have secured federal investment in Beebe’s mobile units to help them meet the needs of Delaware’s most vulnerable, provide care, and save lives.” “I am thrilled that we have been able to deliver over $3 million for Beebe Healthcare, which is a critical partner in providing care to all who call Sussex County home,” said Senator Blunt Rochester, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. “From expanding Beebe’s mobile health clinic to supporting their work to combat substance use disorders, the federal investments secured by the delegation will help meet patients where they are and create a healthier Sussex County.” “This mobile health fleet represents more than advanced medical vehicles – it is access, dignity, and hope for residents throughout rural Sussex County who cannot access needed healthcare services,” said David A. Tam, MD, MBA, CPHE, FACHE, President & CEO, Beebe Healthcare. “Thanks to the vision and support of our federal delegation and other philanthropic partners, we can meet people where they are, remove barriers to care, and create healthier communities across Sussex County. Beebe Healthcare stands ready to transform how rural health care is delivered.” The Congressionally Directed Spending secured by the delegation since fiscal year 2022 include: $680,000 to purchase three new vehicles for Beebe’s mobile health clinic, which provides behavioral health, primary care, social care, onsite testing, and supportive services to residents of Sussex County. $1,165,000 to establish Beebe’s Community Harm Reduction Services project, which provides community-based harm reduction services, behavioral health, and primary care services to some of the most vulnerable and under-resourced communities in Sussex County. $1,500,000 to support the continued growth of the Graduate Medical Education program of Beebe Healthcare, which required the construction of a new facility in Long Neck, Delaware, for education and practice. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-introduces-bipartisan-read-ai-models-act-bring-more-transparency,McBride Introduces Bipartisan “READ AI Models Act” to Bring More Transparency to Artificial Intelligence,2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Representative Sarah McBride (D-DE) and Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced the Resources for Evaluating and Documenting AI (READ AI) Models Act, bipartisan legislation to put basic transparency at the center of how artificial intelligence is evaluated and deployed. Right now, most users of AI — from school districts to small businesses to local governments — have no consistent way to document how an AI model works, what data went into it, or how it was tested. Large tech companies often produce detailed documentation, but smaller teams may not have the staff or resources to do the same. The READ AI Models Act compliments NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework by creating a modular, easy-to-use “nutrition label” for AI models — helping developers, researchers, and government agencies consistently disclose the information needed to assess safety, performance, and risk of AI models. The bill also directs NIST to build an accompanying pilot tool and issue technical guidance to support implementation. All components would be built through a consensus-based process and adoption would be voluntary. “Artificial intelligence is shaping everything from how hospitals manage data to how small businesses streamline tasks,” said Rep. McBride. “But right now, only big tech companies have the manpower and capacity to steadily compile and release information about the AI models they build and deploy. Smaller teams — including government agencies, schools, and nonprofits — are left guessing and may lack the resources to accomplish the same. “The READ AI Models Act brings transparency to AI in a way that’s simple, consistent and accessible. Think of it as a clear, easy-to-read snapshot — a ‘nutrition label’ for an AI model. It levels the playing field and helps people make informed decisions. That’s what transparency is all about. This bill is voluntary, bipartisan, and grounded in NIST’s world-class expertise.” “As AI is deployed in every sector of our economy, it’s essential that our sectoral regulators have the tools and information they need to oversee it effectively,” said Rep. Obernolte. “The READ AI Models Act helps ensure agencies can understand and evaluate the models operating in their domains, strengthening our ability to manage risks while encouraging innovation. I’m proud to support this important step toward responsible, sector-specific AI governance.” The bill is designed not for major tech companies — which already produce evaluation documentation — but for the many small teams now responsible for evaluating and deploying AI in their own workplaces. Across federal, state, and local governments — and in countless small businesses, school systems, and nonprofits — staff are being asked to wear multiple hats. Many are now tasked with overseeing procurement, IT, cybersecurity, and AI deployment all at once. This legislation will give those teams a practical, trusted resource for evaluating and comparing models. Delawareans applauded the bill’s introduction. “As AI becomes more deeply embedded in how we work and live, we need clear, trustworthy information about the systems powering that change,” said Delaware State Representative Krista Griffith, Chair of the Delaware AI Commission. “This legislation is a smart, practical step forward that complements the Delaware AI Commission’s efforts to set strong, future-focused standards for this fast evolving technology.” “Establishing clear, credible guidelines for how AI models are documented and evaluated is mission-critical for U.S. leadership in AI,” said Sunita Chandrasekaran, Ph.D., Director, First State AI Institute. “With NIST’s involvement, the READ AI Models Act is poised to set a trusted standard for both the public and private sectors—ensuring developers can consistently disclose how models are trained, validated, and tested before deployment. Without these guidelines, we risk fragmentation and bias.” ""As a member of Delaware's AI Commission, I strongly support Congresswoman McBride's READ AI Models Act,” said Patrick Callahan, member of the Delaware AI Commission. “In working with organizations implementing AI, the biggest challenge is building trust through transparency. NIST's voluntary documentation framework addresses exactly this need, particularly for smaller organizations and public sector entities that lack the resources of major tech companies. Delaware is building a regulatory sandbox to enable safe AI innovation, and this federal framework would complement that work. The modular approach recognizes that a healthcare AI system needs different documentation than a financial services model. This is the kind of consensus-based policy that will accelerate responsible AI adoption nationwide.” The READ AI Models Act would: Direct NIST to develop a structured, consensus-based template for AI model evaluation documentation, similar to a “nutrition label” that developers can voluntarily use. Require that the template be modular, allowing organizations to adopt only the sections relevant to their sector or use case. Produce technical guidance that incorporates voluntary standards, benchmarks, and industry best practices. Launch a pilot tool to help users generate documentation easily and consistently. Require NIST to seek public comment, collaborate with researchers, industry, and international standards bodies, and publish the final template and guidance publicly. McBride serves on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and is a Member of the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Caucus where she champions practical, trustworthy AI governance policy that strengthens innovation while protecting the public. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/one-month-until-paid-family-medical-leave-comes-delaware,One Month Until Paid Family & Medical Leave Comes to Delaware,2025-12-01,2025,2025-12,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Wilmington, DE — In just one month, Delaware workers will be able to access Paid Family and Medical Leave, a historic benefit created by the Healthy Delaware Families Act, landmark legislation championed by then–State Senator Sarah McBride and passed in 2022 with broad bipartisan support. Beginning January 1, 2026, eligible workers across the state can take paid time to welcome a new child, care for a seriously ill loved one, recover from a major health condition, or support family during overseas military deployment—without sacrificing the paycheck they rely on. “Paid family and medical leave is about dignity, plain and simple,” said Rep. Sarah McBride, who led the effort to write and pass the law, celebrated the milestone. “It means a parent can be there for a newborn, a worker can recover from illness, and a caregiver can support an aging parent—without falling behind on rent or groceries. This program will strengthen families, support small businesses, and make our state more affordable for the people who make Delaware home. “No one should have to choose between their job and the people they love. One month from today, that promise becomes a reality. This was a bipartisan achievement—proof that when we listen to one another and stay focused on solutions, we can deliver real, lasting change.” What the Law Provides Beginning January 1, eligible employees—those employed at least one year and at least 1,250 hours with a single employer—can receive up to 80% of their wages (up to $900/week) to take: 12 weeks to care for a new child; 6 weeks to care for a family member with a serious health condition; 6 weeks to address a personal serious health condition; or 6 weeks to assist while a loved one is on overseas military deployment. Employees may take up to 12 total weeks of combined leave per year. Supporting Workers and Businesses The program is funded by less than 1% of an employee’s weekly wages, and employers may require employees to pay up to half that cost. Recognizing the diversity of Delaware’s economy, the law offers tailored participation on a rolling basis: 9 or fewer employees: Not required to participate, but may opt in. 10–24 employees: Required to provide parental leave; may opt in to full coverage. 25+ employees: Required to participate in the full program or provide a comparable private plan. Businesses considering opting in to either all or some select coverages are encouraged to consider their options and the potential cost saving from the benefit. A small business that would have otherwise covered an employee’s parental leave out of pocket, for example, may save up to $10,000 in a year for that employee by participating in the program. Employers can find cost calculators, guidance, and enrollment information at the Delaware Department of Labor’s Paid Leave Division. A Milestone Years in the Making For nearly a decade, Delaware caregivers, small businesses, medical professionals, and faith leaders organized to make paid leave a reality. Their efforts, led by the Delaware Cares Coalition, spanned every county and helped build the bipartisan supermajorities needed to pass the Healthy Delaware Families Act. “This law belongs to the people who showed up—parents, survivors, small business owners, nurses, faith leaders,” said Rep. McBride. “Their stories moved hearts and changed minds. This is their victory.” “Delaware is at its best when we look out for one another. Paid leave is a recognition that caring for our families is not a distraction from our economy—it’s the foundation of it. I’m incredibly proud of what we accomplished together, and I’m excited for what this will mean for families across our state.” Delawareans can learn more at de.gov/paidleave. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-costa-lead-letter-urging-usda-restore-full-bird-flu-surveillance,"McBride, Costa Lead Letter Urging USDA to Restore Full Bird Flu Surveillance as Holiday Season Approaches",2025-11-24,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) and Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Chicken Caucus, led dozens of Members of Congress in a letter calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately restore full avian influenza surveillance and coordination amid renewed outbreaks across the country. Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, also joined the letter. The request comes as poultry farmers nationwide confront a sharp rise in bird flu outbreaks — with more than 90 new detections in the last 30 days, and over 1.6 million birds infected, according to USDA data. In Delaware, the first outbreak of the season was detected in Kent County in early November. With Thanksgiving and the winter holidays approaching, Members warn that reduced federal coordination caused by the historic government shutdown and reductions in force (RIFs) threatens farmers’ ability to respond quickly and contain the spread. “We write to express our deep concern about the recent rise in avian influenza—a now seasonal epidemic impacting poultry farmers and driving up grocery prices across the United States…And as we approach the holiday season, it is concerning that without avian influenza surveillance at full capacity, families across America may eat without traditionally American-produced centerpieces on their holiday dinner tables.” the Members wrote. McBride said Delaware’s poultry farmers — many of whom she has met with in recent months — are among those most affected. “Family farmers in Delaware help feed the entire region and work around the clock to keep families’ holiday traditions alive every year,” said Rep. McBride. “When bird flu hits, farmers don’t just face higher costs — they face uncertainty and devastation– often forced to cull their entire flocks. The federal government has an obligation to protect farmers from tragedy, and that means reestablishing bird flu surveillance at its full capacity. “This isn’t just about protecting farmers; it’s also about keeping grocery prices stable and ensuring every family can gather around a table with the food they depend on. As we head into the busiest season of the year for poultry farmers in Delaware, we need every federal tool working at full strength. This shouldn’t be a partisan issue. Protecting our nation’s food supply and supporting family farmers are responsibilities we all share.” In the letter, Members sound the alarm of reduced surveillance efforts, highlighting reports that the USDA-coordinated National Animal Health Laboratory Network suspended its weekly calls, “reducing appropriate coordination and critical information sharing that is imperative to combating avian influenza.” The letter also points out that furloughs and RIFs at USDA and CDC are limiting real-time reporting capacities, hampering farmers’ ability to respond to outbreaks in real time and save their flocks from infection. The Members conclude with a clear request to the USDA: “We respectfully call on the Department to reestablish avian influenza surveillance and research programs to their prior level of excellence—and strengthen them further—to protect all poultry, dairy, and livestock farmers from further impact. Without swift action to reduce viral loads, the economic toll—from farm losses to rising grocery costs—will continue to grow.” The full letter is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-fitzpatrick-reintroduce-bipartisan-global-respect-act-119-cosponsors,"McBride, Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bipartisan Global Respect Act with 119 Cosponsors to Hold Perpetrators of Anti-LGBTQI+ Violence Accountable",2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) reintroduced the bipartisan Global Respect Act, joined by 119 members of Congress as original cosponsors. The legislation that empowers the United States to hold individuals and entities accountable for egregious human rights violations committed against LGBTQI+ people around the world. The bill directs the U.S. government to identify and sanction foreign persons who are responsible for torture, arbitrary detention, physical attacks, murder, and other flagrant abuses against LGBTQI+ individuals. It also requires annual human rights reporting from the State Department and strengthens coordination with foreign governments, civil society, and the private sector to prevent anti-LGBTQI+ persecution. “Freedom and dignity should never depend on your zip code or who holds power in your country,” said Rep. McBride. “Yet nearly one-third of nations still criminalize LGBTQI+ people, and far too many look away from the violence that follows. The Global Respect Act reaffirms a simple truth: no one should be targeted for who they are or whom they love. This bill strengthens America’s voice on human rights. I'm grateful to Congressman Fitzpatrick for his partnership and to the advocates who continue pushing for the basic safety and humanity every person deserves.” “No person should ever face imprisonment, violence, or discrimination on the basis of who they are. The Global Respect Act imposes real and necessary sanctions on those who carry out these abuses and strengthens America’s resolve to uphold basic human rights worldwide. I’m proud to join Congresswoman McBride in this effort to ensure every individual is afforded safety, freedom, and equal justice,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “As we mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, we reaffirm that no one, no matter where they live in the world, should be persecuted or subjected to violence simply because of who they are or whom they love,” said Mark Bromley, Co-Chair of the Council for Global Equality. “The Global Respect Act seeks to hold the world’s worst perpetrators of violence against LGBTQI+ people accountable by leveraging our sanctions regimes to uphold the human rights of all people. The Council for Global Equality is grateful to have champions in Representative Sarah McBride and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick to defend a bipartisan commitment to the rights of LGBTQI+ people as universal human rights.” Background on the Global Respect Act Approximately one-third of countries worldwide criminalize consensual same-sex relations, including 12 nations where such laws carry the possibility of the death penalty. LGBTQI+ individuals around the world face discrimination, harassment, arbitrary arrest, physical attacks, and murder at alarming rates. The Global Respect Act provides the President authority to impose targeted sanctions on human rights violators and requires public reporting to enhance transparency and accountability. The bill would also require the annual State Department Report on Human Rights to include reporting on the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons, with specific attention to violence and restrictions on fundamental freedoms. The bill is endorsed by more than a dozen leading human rights organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, Amnesty International USA, the Council for Global Equality, Outright International, and The Trevor Project. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-gay-mantzavinos-convene-delaware-leaders-american-fintech-council,"McBride, Gay, Mantzavinos Convene Delaware Leaders at American Fintech Council Policy Summit",2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (DE-At Large), Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, and State Senator Spiros Mantzavinos convened a Delaware delegation of public, private, and academic leaders at the American Fintech Council’s 2025 Policy Summit for a “State Spotlight: Delaware Roundtable.” The discussion highlighted Delaware’s transition from a traditional financial services hub to a national leader in responsible fintech innovation. The roundtable, held over lunch with national fintech stakeholders, featured: Rep. Sarah McBride, U.S. Representative for Delaware, Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, State Senator Spiros Mantzavinos, Mike Bowman, CEO, Delaware Tech Park, Kristen Castell, Managing Director, Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) David Mench, Director of Government Affairs, Delaware Bankers Association, Noah Olson, Vice President for Innovation, Delaware Prosperity Partnership, Albert Shields, Director of Business & Economic Development, University of Delaware. Together, the group showcased Delaware’s strengths — from its legacy financial sector and business-friendly legal environment to its growing research infrastructure, AI leadership, and fintech-focused workforce training programs — and outlined how the state can help modern financial technology expand access, lower costs, and support families and small businesses. “Delaware has always punched above its weight — not because we’re the biggest state, but because we work together and build systems that treat people with respect,” said Rep. Sarah McBride. “Today’s conversation made clear that fintech belongs in Delaware when it’s rooted in our values: expanding access to credit, lowering costs for families, and helping small businesses grow. If innovation is going to shape the future of finance, then Delaware intends to shape innovation in a way that puts people first.” “From Wilmington to Seaford, families want tools that make it easier to save, build credit, and weather financial shocks,” said Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay. “Delaware is pairing our long-standing strength in financial services with new investments in AI, data science, and workforce training so that the next generation of fintech is built responsibly — and built right here. When companies choose Delaware, they’re choosing a partner that understands both innovation and inclusion.” “For the last several years, we’ve brought regulators, banks, startups, and universities around the same table to ask a simple question: how do we turn Delaware’s financial legacy into a fintech future?” said Delaware State Senator Spiros Mantzavinos. “The answer is thoughtful regulation, strong consumer protections, and a clear signal that Delaware welcomes responsible innovation. Today’s roundtable is another step in showing national leaders that Delaware is open for fintech that expands opportunity and plays by the rules.” “At Delaware Tech Park, we see every day how proximity to banks, researchers, and policymakers accelerates innovation,” said Mike Bowman, CEO of Delaware Tech Park. “Founders want to be in a place where they can test ideas, find talent, and get real-time feedback from partners who understand the regulatory landscape. Delaware offers that unique ecosystem — and with new facilities like the FinTech Innovation Hub at STAR Campus, we’re turning great ideas into high-quality jobs.” “Our work at CAFE is focused on supporting the growth of fintechs to advance financial wellness for low- to moderate-income (LMI) people,” said Kristen Castell, Managing Director of CAFE, a non-profit org with flagship fintech accelerator program. “While we work with fintechs across the nation, Delaware is our home because our public and private sectors share a commitment to innovation and equity. When innovators come to Delaware, they find not just capital and bank customers, but also a community that expects products to be fair, transparent, and designed for people who’ve historically been left out of the financial system.” “Delaware’s banking sector has long been a cornerstone of our economy — and fintech is a natural extension of that strength,” said David Mench, Director of Government Affairs for the Delaware Bankers Association. “Our banks are eager to partner with responsible fintech firms to improve customer experience, modernize systems, and expand access to credit. By fostering collaboration instead of competition, Delaware is showing that traditional financial institutions and innovators can grow together and deliver better, safer products for consumers.” “When fintech companies are deciding where to land, they’re looking for a deep talent pool, a predictable regulatory environment, and partners who can help them scale,” said Noah Olson, Vice President for Innovation at the Delaware Prosperity Partnership. “Delaware checks all of those boxes. We’re seeing growing venture activity in fintech, strong deal values, and companies choosing Delaware because they know they can pilot cutting-edge products here and then grow across the country.” “The University of Delaware is aligning our research, teaching, and partnerships with the needs of a modern financial innovation economy,” said Albert Shields, Director of Business & Economic Development at the University of Delaware. “From new fintech degree programs to the Data Science Institute and the First State A.I. Institute, we’re preparing students to work at the intersection of finance, technology, and ethics. Our goal is simple: when fintech companies think about where to find their next generation of talent, we want Delaware to be at the top of the list.” During the roundtable, participants highlighted Delaware’s emerging fintech edge: Legacy financial services strength, including being home to two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies and more than 34,000 financial services jobs. Growing research and academic infrastructure, including the FinTech Innovation Hub at STAR Campus, the UD Data Science Institute’s FinTech Consortium, new fintech degree programs, and the First State A.I. Institute focused on responsible AI in financial transactions. Supportive state leadership, including an AI regulatory sandbox, workforce training partnerships, and collaboration with organizations like the American Fintech Council and CAFE Fintech Accelerator. Rep. McBride’s participation in the AFC Summit builds on her ongoing work to support responsible innovation, strengthen consumer protections, and ensure emerging technologies expand opportunity for Delaware families and small businesses. Photos from the event are available for use here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mcbride-trumpcare-and-republicans-false-choice,Congresswoman McBride on Trumpcare and the Republicans’ False Choice,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride, joined House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and her colleagues on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to deliver remarks on the ongoing health care crisis and the government shutdown. Speaking on the first day the House has held votes since September 19 — 54 days ago — McBride condemned Republicans for holding the government hostage while refusing to extend the Affordable Care Act’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which help keep health care affordable for millions of Americans. “We stand here today—42 days into a government shutdown and 54 days since the House last met because Republicans have presented the American people with a false choice between reopening government and addressing this health care crisis,” said Rep. McBride. “There is no reason why we can’t do both. The only thing standing in the way has been Republican cruelty.” Estimates suggest that families will face 200% increases in their monthly premiums in Delaware and beyond if these EPTCs are not extended. McBride and House Democrats have continued to raise this concern with House Republicans and have fought for months to avert this crisis, urging Republicans to negotiate and end what is now the longest government shutdown in United States history. “Let’s be clear: this health care crisis is a choice by Congressional Republicans and Donald Trump — who have inserted a one trillion dollar bomb into the American health care system,” McBride continued. “And it’s starting to go off. Millions right now are facing skyrocketing premiums. The largest cut to Medicaid in American history is on the horizon. Rural hospitals will close. Doctors offices’ will shutter.” McBride’s remarks underscored the devastating impact of the Republican budget adn health care cuts on working families — in Delaware and nationwide. “Donald Trump loves to own things and stick his name on them,” McBride said. “Well, now he owns the American health care system. It’s Trumpcare now. Millions losing coverage? That’s Trumpcare. Americans paying more for insurance? That’s Trumpcare. Everyone having to drive longer and wait more time for care? That is Trumpcare. “Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have raided your health care and used that money as a piggy bank to reward their donors with massive tax breaks. His cruelty is the currency of his corruption — because Donald Trump only cares about himself, his ballroom, and his billionaire buddies. And he certainly doesn’t care about you.” McBride reaffirmed that House Democrats are fighting for every family — regardless of party — to protect affordable health care and ensure no one is left behind. “House Democrats are here for everyone, whether they voted for us or not,” McBride said. “I’m here on behalf of all my constituents, including a family of four in Middletown who will see their premiums skyrocket by $10,000 next year. That’s why we are all voting no on this budget – and it’s why we won’t stop fighting until every single American can get the care that they need to live and thrive in America.” Full remarks are available for use and download here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-mcbride-slams-president-congressional-republicans-gangsters-tactics,"ICYMI: Rep. McBride Slams the President, Congressional Republicans for “Gangsters’ Tactics” During Government Shutdown",2025-10-22,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, earlier this month Representative Sarah McBride, Delaware’s Congresswoman, spoke with WDEL about the ongoing government shutdown and the consequences of Republican leadership refusing to negotiate an end to the lapse in appropriations. McBride, speaking with WDEL’s Rachel Suga, assured Delawareans that her office remains ready to assist constituents and spoke about how she has been connecting with people who have written in to learn more about their situation. “My office is running on all cylinders,” said McBride. “Our constituent advocates are continuing to take requests and help people with their needs—whether it’s backlogged tax returns, Social Security checks, or veterans’ benefits. “...I’ve been on the phone with Delawareans who’ve reached out to share how the shutdown and this health care crisis are affecting them.” Congresswoman McBride and her colleagues continue to demand that Republicans negotiate an extension of ACA enhanced premium tax credits—noting that without an extension, thousands of Delawareans will see their premiums spike up to 200%. The government shutdown, now in its fourth week, has forced many federal workers into furloughed status with the Trump administration recently suggesting that these employees are not entitled to backpay. McBride asserts that this is an illegal attempt at intimidation. “This president is lying, is threatening to steal from federal workers, states, and nonprofits in order to get his way,” McBride noted. “But the people of Delaware and their elected representatives won’t be intimidated into this president’s every whim based on threats that are illegal and immoral.” Follow WDEL reporting here: Rep. McBride: 'This president is using gangsters' tactics to try to get his way,' Rachel Suga, WDEL. October 17, 2025. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-hosts-roundtable-delaware-nurses-health-care-crisis-amid-federal,Rep. McBride Hosts Roundtable with Delaware Nurses on Health Care Crisis Amid Federal Shutdown,2025-10-21,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) hosted a roundtable discussion in her Wilmington office with nurses and health care leaders from across Delaware to discuss the ongoing health care crisis and the impact of the federal government shutdown on patients and providers. Photos are available for download and use here. The event brought together frontline nurses, nursing educators, and advocates from the Delaware Nurses Association to highlight how rising costs, workforce shortages, and stalled federal action are straining care delivery across the state. “Nurses are the beating heart of our health system — yet too often, they’re being asked to do more with less,” said Rep. McBride. “Delaware’s nurses are working around the clock to care for their patients, but they can’t do it alone. Congress should be making it easier — not harder — for nurses to provide the care families depend on. Every day that Washington stays closed, Delaware families are paying the price: higher premiums, fewer nurses, and less access to care.” Participants discussed the impact of rising health care premiums, federal funding cuts to health workforce training, and delays to essential programs caused by the government shutdown. Nurses described the growing toll of burnout, unsafe staffing ratios, and workplace violence — and called for urgent federal action to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and strengthen the health care workforce. “Delaware nurses are facing unprecedented challenges — from rising patient loads to workforce shortages that threaten the stability of our hospitals and clinics,” said Chris Otto, Executive Director of the Delaware Nurses Association. “We appreciate Congresswoman McBride’s leadership in bringing our voices to the table and championing bipartisan solutions that protect patients and providers alike.” The conversation also underscored the urgent need for Congress to reauthorize critical health care programs and pass bipartisan legislation that supports the nursing workforce. Rep. McBride highlighted several of her efforts in Congress, including: H.R. 4407, the National Nursing Workforce Center Act, which she co-leads with Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) to expand state-based nursing workforce centers; H.R. 1317, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act, to remove federal barriers for advanced practice nurses; and H.R. 2531, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, to protect providers from workplace harm. “Health care is about dignity,” McBride added. “When government shuts down, it’s not Washington that suffers — it’s the nurse pulling an extra shift, the patient wondering if their prescription will be covered next month, the parent skipping a doctor’s visit. Delaware’s nurses are doing everything right. Congress needs to show up for them.” Attendees included: Chris Otto, Delaware Nurses Association; Mark Thompson, Medical Society of Delaware; Dr. Kathleen Neal; Dr. Stephanie McClellan; Cartisha Jones; Kimberly Petrella; Dr. Susan Conaty-Buck; Dr. Karen Toulson; Jene Duffy; Charles Evans Jr.; Kristen Deal; K. Starr Lynch; and Tina Grossman. ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits are set to expire December 31, risking premium hikes for millions of Americans. In Delaware, over 45,000 Delawareans will face higher premiums. Over 39,000 Delawareans are at risk of losing health care completely. 13,769 people will lose access because of Republican refusal to extend ACA tax credits and new red tape. In Delaware, this cost crisis will mean: A typical family of four making $64,000 a year would see their health care costs increase by $2,571 on average, a 205% increase. A 60-year-old couple making $82,000 would see their health care costs increase by a whopping $27,013, a 298% increase. A family of four making $129,800 would see their health care costs increase by $11,400 on average, a 105% increase. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-van-drew-lead-bipartisan-push-halt-harmful-cuts-home-health-care,"McBride, Van Drew Lead Bipartisan Push to Halt Harmful Cuts to Home Health Care",2025-10-15,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Sarah McBride (D-DE) and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) led a bipartisan letter urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to pause implementation of proposed Medicare home health payment cuts for Calendar Year 2026, warning that the reductions would undermine access to critical in-home care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. In coordination with the Delaware Association for Home and Community Care (DAHCC), the lawmakers’ letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz expressed “deep concerns with the proposed changes to Medicare home health 30-day payment rates announced on June 30, 2025.” The proposed rule would reduce aggregate payments by 6.4% in 2026—amounting to $1.135 billion in cuts nationwide—on top of nearly 9% in reductions over the past three years. “For millions of older Americans, home health care isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline,” said Congresswoman McBride. “These cuts would make it harder for patients to recover safely at home, worsen workforce shortages, and force families to turn to more expensive hospital or nursing home care. Delawareans deserve a health system that invests in care, not cuts it.” “The last thing our seniors and families need is a cut that makes it harder to get care at home,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Home health is what allows people to stay close to their loved ones, recover safely, and maintain their independence. I’m proud to co-lead this effort on an issue that means so much to so many families.” CMS is also considering additional reductions—including a permanent 4.1% payment cut, a temporary 5.0% reduction to recoup pandemic-era overpayments, and a 0.5% decrease tied to high-cost outlier payments—all of which would further strain providers already struggling to recruit and retain skilled caregivers. Citing CMS’s own data, McBride and Van Drew noted that more than 70% of U.S. counties served fewer Traditional Medicare home health patients and saw many communities—especially in rural areas—close home health agencies in recent years. In states like Delaware and New Jersey, thousands have lost access to services since 2019, and many patients referred to home health after hospitalization never received care. The lawmakers called on CMS to reconsider its methodology and pause any further payment reductions in order to protect patient access to home health services. The full letter is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-speaker-johnson-call-house-back-work-reopen-government-restore,McBride to Speaker Johnson: “Call the House back to work. Reopen the government. Restore the services people count on.”,2025-10-10,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Delaware’s lone member of Congress, Congresswoman Sarah McBride sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson urging him to immediately reconvene the House of Representatives to pay U.S. service members, reopen the government, and deliver for the American people. “I write to you extremely concerned that you have cancelled votes in the House of Representatives on October 14th, and I demand that you call House Republicans back to Washington to pass legislation to pay our troops, do the work of the American people, and reopen the government,” McBride wrote. “House Republicans have been missing in action for 21 days now, while the American people expect us to do our jobs and negotiate a deal to deliver results. Democrats are here and ready. Let’s get back to work.” McBride warned that continued inaction will result in U.S. service members going without pay for the first time in history, including personnel at Dover Air Force Base and within the Delaware National Guard. “With Congress out of session on October 14th, we are unable to pass the bipartisan legislation needed to ensure that our service members receive their paychecks. If our troops go without pay, this will be a shameful first in our nation’s history,” McBride wrote. “At Dover Air Force Base, one of the nation’s most critical military installations, men and women who perform some of the most solemn and vital missions are being asked to serve without compensation. The same is true for members of the Delaware National Guard, who stand ready to respond in times of crisis at home and abroad. They have kept their promise to our country; Congress must keep ours.” McBride also highlighted the impact of the ongoing shutdown on working families and small businesses across the country. “Let’s be clear about why we’re here. More than 20 million Americans, including 16,000 Delawareans, are facing skyrocketing health insurance premiums,” she continued. “These are very real consequences for working families in my state of Delaware, your state of Louisiana, and across the country. Extending these necessary health care subsidies is a very simple task, but MAGA Republican leadership chose to walk away instead of working to fix this. This is not about politics. It’s about whether families can see a doctor, afford their prescriptions, and count on the services that they need.” “Every week of delay means another service member unsure when they’ll be paid, another Delaware family missing a paycheck, another veteran unable to access care, and another small business owner wondering how to make ends meet,” McBride wrote. “My constituents, and yours, depend on a functioning government to do its most basic job: serve the people.” In closing, McBride called on the Speaker to “roll up our sleeves and deliver results.” “Mr. Speaker, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and deliver results. As Delaware's sole member of Congress, I can tell you that the people of my state have been clear. Call the House back to work. Reopen the government. Restore the services people count on. Together, we can show that Congress still has the capacity to work for the people and deliver progress over chaos. That’s the Delaware way—neighbors stepping up, working together, and delivering results.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-cnn-republicans-have-refused-come-table-work-us,McBride on CNN: “Republicans have refused to come to the table to work with us”,2025-10-09,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) joined CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on Delaware families. During the interview, Rep. McBride called on congressional Republicans to end the stalemate and work with Democrats to reopen the government and extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. “I think what Leader Schumer was referring to was the growing public support for Democrats and Republicans to come together to fix this health care crisis and to reopen government,” McBride said. “The overwhelming majority of Americans wants to work together, want Republicans to come to the negotiating table so that we can extend the ACA tax credits and reopen government. “We are in this position because Republicans have refused to come to the table to work with us over the last several months and because of their refusal to collaborate with us, put on their big boy pants, and negotiate. “Thousands of my constituents are receiving furloughs who work for the federal government and thousands more are receiving letters notifying them of skyrocketing premiums. We can do both of these things and the public wants us to do, and I think that's what Leader Schumer was referring to.” Asked whether Democrats should pursue individual negotiations to secure votes on health care funding, McBride rejected the idea that Republican leaders would follow through on any handshake deal. “What's clear is the Speaker won't bring it up for a vote,” she said. “We can't trust them to bring this up for a vote out of goodwill or good intentions. We cannot trust that they will abide by any deal that's done by a handshake. We need this all to be done together because Republicans have kicked the can down the road already. And they clearly are unwilling to solve this health care crisis because it's of their own choosing. “They created this crisis in order to raid Americans' health care so that they can pay partially for the tax breaks for their billionaire donors that they passed in July. “And so look, if Republicans wanted us to just abide by their word then they wouldn't have conducted themselves over the last several months in a way that shows us time and time again that they cannot be trusted when it comes to their goodwill and their good intentions and when they have clearly tried to make this health care crisis worse. We need a deal on this and they need to come to the table.” Rep. McBride reaffirmed her commitment to delivering solutions for Delaware families affected by the shutdown — from furloughed federal workers to those facing higher premiums — and reiterated her call for bipartisan cooperation to reopen the government. The full segment is available for download here. The Republican-led shutdown began after Congress failed to pass a spending agreement before September 30. The stalemate stems from the GOP’s refusal to extend ACA premium tax credits — a move that could drive up health-care costs by as much as 90 percent for some Americans. House Republican leadership has canceled votes for the second straight week. Rep. McBride has co-sponsored multiple bipartisan bills to protect federal workers’ pay and prevent future shutdowns. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-trump-administrations-illegal-energy-cuts,Rep. McBride on Trump Administration’s Illegal Energy Cuts,2025-10-02,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Energy announced it would terminate more than $7.5 billion in congressionally appropriated energy awards, including projects in Delaware: “The Department of Energy’s announcement is not just reckless — it’s unlawful. Congress appropriated these funds, and no administration has the authority to unilaterally cancel them. “Energy is energy — and at a time when families are already struggling with higher prices, we need more tools to lower costs, not fewer. These cuts threaten Delaware jobs, will raise energy costs for working families, and set us back in the fight to deliver affordable, reliable power. I will fight to ensure these congressionally approved investments are restored, because every Delawarean deserves affordable energy and the good-paying jobs that come with building it. “This isn’t about protecting taxpayers. It’s about politics. These are mobster tactics — the Trump administration is illegally slashing programs during this government shutdown in an attempt to force Democrats to vote for their cuts to health care and other lifesaving services. I will not be intimidated into giving this president a blank check to dismantle the very programs families rely on.” The Department of Energy’s move terminates 321 awards across 223 clean energy and grid modernization projects, including efforts in Delaware. The list of impacted projects has not been made public. These funds were appropriated by Congress, making the cancellations an unconstitutional overreach by the administration. Rep. McBride pledged to continue working with colleagues in Congress to hold the Department accountable, protect Delaware jobs, and restore the critical investments that lower costs for families and strengthen America’s energy future. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-republican-shutdown-hurts-delaware-families-threatens-health-care-and,"McBride: Republican Shutdown Hurts Delaware Families, Threatens Health Care and Local Economy",2025-10-01,2025,2025-10,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — At midnight last night, the federal government shut down after Republican leadership in Congress refused to negotiate in good faith, leaving families in Delaware and across the country to pay the price. “Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency,” said Rep. McBride in a statement. “They manufactured this shutdown by refusing to work in a bipartisan fashion. They walked away from the table, left Washington, and are refusing to extend subsidies that keep health insurance premiums affordable for Delaware families. Now, more than 40,000 of our neighbors will be facing higher costs, furloughs, and shuttered services because Republicans are more interested in political games than governing. “Let’s be clear: this is the third government shutdown President Trump has presided over. He and his MAGA colleagues are putting political games ahead of our economy and health care. And the truth is, there are no delusions about what this shutdown means for Delawareans and Americans across the country. “Democrats are here, ready to work, and our demands are simple: repeal Trump’s devastating Medicaid cuts, extend the ACA tax credits, and protect lifesaving medical research. Standing up for health care and keeping the government open should never be partisan. Delawareans deserve better than this reckless shutdown.” Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) condemned the shutdown, pointing to the real consequences for Delawareans: Rising health care costs: Without action, ACA premium subsidies will expire, spiking premiums by as much as 90% and threatening coverage for more than 16,000 Delawareans. Federal workers and troops without pay: Thousands of federal employees in Delaware, including civilian National Guard technicians, are being furloughed or forced to work without pay. Veterans losing services: Regional VA offices will close, and programs like career counseling and transition assistance will pause. Families at risk of food insecurity: SNAP and WIC benefits continue in October, but could lapse by November if the shutdown drags on. Small businesses stalled: The Small Business Administration has stopped approving new loans, hurting local entrepreneurs. Community impacts: Federal nutrition programs, national parks, and even routine food safety inspections are disrupted, affecting daily life in Delaware. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-mcbride-push-state-department-finally-releases-2025-trafficking-persons,"After McBride Push, State Department Finally Releases 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report",2025-09-29,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Following months of pressure from Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) and her colleagues, the State Department today released the long-overdue 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Federal law requires that the TIP Report be delivered to Congress by June 30 each year. This summer marked the first time in the report’s history that the release was delayed past July. McBride has been a leading voice pressing the Trump Administration for answers after it gutted the TIP Office by laying off 70% of its staff earlier this year, leaving fewer than three dozen employees to carry out the government’s central anti-trafficking mission. In July, McBride directly challenged Deputy Secretary of State Michael Rigas during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, questioning how such cuts could possibly be justified amidst a global trafficking crisis. She followed up with legislative action, passing a bipartisan amendment requiring the State Department to report to Congress on the impact of these staffing reductions on the timeliness and accuracy of the TIP Report. Rep. McBride said: “Let’s be clear: this report should never have been delayed in the first place. Survivors and advocates rely on the TIP Report as a lifeline, and its release is required by law. The Trump Administration’s decision to gut the very office responsible for fighting trafficking was reckless and inexcusable. I’m proud that through persistent oversight and bipartisan support, we forced accountability and secured the release of this critical report. I will be reading it closely, alongside advocates and survivors, to ensure that it lives up to its mission — shining a light on trafficking and pressing governments to act. But our work doesn’t end here — Congress must ensure that the TIP Office is fully staffed and empowered, and that no trafficker, no matter how powerful, can escape accountability.” The 2025 TIP Report is available here: https://www.state.gov/reports/2025-trafficking-in-persons-report/ ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-passes-bipartisan-amendment-requiring-state-department-report-anti,McBride Passes Bipartisan Amendment Requiring State Department Report on Anti-Trafficking Office Cuts and Delayed TIP Report,2025-09-29,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Tonight, during the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s State Department Reauthorization markup, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) passed a bipartisan amendment directing the State Department to report to Congress on the impact of recent reductions-in-force and reorganization on the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP), including how those actions have affected the timeliness and accuracy of the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The amendment requires a detailed analysis and ongoing consultation with Congress within 180 days of enactment. “Earlier this year, 70 percent of the TIP office was laid off. Of course, there wasn’t a 70 percent reduction in human trafficking,” said McBride in a statement. “Hollowing out the office that combats human trafficking isn’t rooting out waste and abuse—it’s kneecapping our ability to stamp out horrific crimes around the world. With the TIP Report now nearly three months late, Congress must get the full picture of how these reckless cuts have undermined our anti-trafficking efforts and what steps the Department is taking to fix it.” McBride thanked her colleagues for joining her in passing this amendment in a bipartisan vote, “I’m grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for supporting this amendment. Standing against human trafficking should always be a bipartisan issue.” Rep. McBride’s remarks from the committee markup are available for use here and the amendment text is available here. What the amendment does: Requires the State Department to submit a report to Congress within 180 days on the impact of a ~70% staffing decrease in the TIP office on the timeliness and accuracy of the TIP Report. Directs the Department to explain effects on staffing, resources, and operational capacity; assess any delays in production/vetting/publication; and outline steps to mitigate harm and return to timely releases. Mandates regular consultation with Congress on findings and implementation. Why this oversight is needed now: Independent reporting has documented a broad federal pullback from anti-trafficking efforts, including major personnel cuts at the State Department’s TIP office and a months-late TIP Report, which experts warn weakens U.S. tools to pressure traffickers and protect survivors. Recent coverage has also detailed the diversion of federal law-enforcement resources away from trafficking investigations. Deputy Secretary of State Michael Rigas testified before HFAC this summer, where he faced questions from McBride over concerns on the reorganization and staffing decisions at State. He testified that layoffs would not disrupt operations—a claim undermined by the ongoing, illegal delay of the TIP Report. McBride continued: “Congress has a constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight. If the State Department’s anti-trafficking capacity has been gutted and critical reporting is delayed, we need answers and a plan to restore this mission. I’m proud my colleagues are standing with me to demand accountability.” The amendment was offered during today’s markup of H.R. 5300 (Department of State Policy Provisions Act) and passed by voice vote. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcbride-releases-new-video-calling-out-gop-dodging-responsibility-shutdown,McBride Releases New Video Calling Out GOP for Dodging Responsibility on Shutdown,2025-09-29,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) released a new video slamming House Republicans for driving the country toward a government shutdown while refusing to act on the health care cost crisis facing American families. In the video, McBride highlights the stakes of the looming government shutdown: ACA subsidies expiring — Without action, millions will face premium hikes as high as 90%. Medicaid cuts — House Republicans’ budget maintains deep Medicaid cuts, forcing health facilities to prepare for closures and leaving patients without care. GOP obstruction — Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House until after the shutdown deadline, telling the Senate to either pass his health care–cutting budget or shut the government down. The government is set to shut down at midnight on Tuesday unless Congress passes a funding bill. Democrats have put forward a plan to keep the government open, permanently extend ACA premium tax credits, and reverse looming Medicaid cuts. Full video transcript is below and available for use here: “Government is about to shut down. How the hell did we get here? “We’re approaching a Government shutdown at midnight on Tuesday. That’s when the current budget, passed earlier this year, expires – and it is expiring amidst a health care cost crisis for the American people. “All year, Republicans in Congress have refused to extend funding for health plans under the Affordable Care Act. Current funding is set to expire soon and we don’t have the luxury of waiting any longer to fix it. Health insurers are setting rates as we speak, and some have already announced premium hikes of up to 90%. “And on top of all of that, with House Republican’s dangerous cuts to Medicaid on the horizon, health care facilities have already started closing their doors in anticipation. That means patients are already losing out on care and entire communities are being left behind. “As we’ve approached this shutdown deadline, Democrats in Congress have been ready to negotiate a path forward to keep the government open and address the health care cost crisis. And every step of the way, Republicans have refused. “Two weeks ago, Republicans in the House passed a budget - in an almost entirely partisan vote - that maintains these health care cuts. And Speaker Johnson is so committed to cutting health care at any cost that he then canceled votes in the House until after the budget deadline passes, essentially telling the Senate: pass my health care cutting budget or shut down the government. “Predictably, Johnson’s budget failed in the Senate. They couldn’t even get every Republican to vote for it. “Now, we’re barrelling toward a shutdown because Congressional Republicans are too hell-bent on cutting health care and too chicken sh** to actually negotiate. “Well, Democrats are back in Washington ready to work. But House Republicans are nowhere to be found. And the message from Donald Trump to everyone who cares about this health care crisis was ‘go f*** yourself.’ “Well, here’s my message back: Democrats are here, ready to protect health care, and keep the government open.” The full video is available for use here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-blasts-trumps-transgender-military-ban-demands-benefits-veterans,"Rep. McBride Blasts Trump’s Transgender Military Ban, Demands Benefits for Veterans in NDAA Debate",2025-09-09,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) delivered floor remarks calling out the House Majority for not allowing votes on her two amendments she introduced to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — H.R. 3838. McBride’s amendments — Amendment #756 and Amendment #758 — address the Trump Administration’s discriminatory ban on transgender military servicemembers and the denial of earned retirement benefits to veterans pushed out of service because of their gender identity. Amendment #756 repeals Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military. Amendment #758 requires the Department of Defense to pay transgender servicemembers separated after 15–20 years of service their earned early retirement benefits under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). Full transcript of her remarks: “I know a few members of this chamber can’t seem to muster any maturity when they have a transgender colleague. But members of the U.S. Armed Forces can — and have. “For years, transgender people have been serving in our military. There was no problem — until Donald Trump decided to fire thousands of qualified, capable servicemembers simply because of their gender identity. “These servicemembers were proudly serving — arm in arm with their peers — deploying, training, leading, sacrificing. They met the same standards, passed the same tests, earned the same promotions. And they were praised by their commanding officers. “There was no problem — until the Trump administration created a problem: removing thousands of loyal patriots from service, squandering the investments made in their training and careers, and disrupting lives and units. “That’s why I introduced an amendment to repeal this ban. Because this ban doesn’t strengthen our military — it weakens it. It doesn’t uphold our values — it betrays them. And it sends the cruelest message to some of our most devoted patriots: that one identity they hold matters more than their service. “My second amendment restores retirement benefits to transgender veterans who were forced out of the Armed Forces just shy of 20 years of service. Under the law, they should qualify for early retirement benefits just like anyone else would. Many received approval only to have it revoked simply because of their gender identity. “They wore the uniform. They kept their promise to us. It’s time we keep ours to them. “It’s one thing for some of my colleagues to show me disrespect. But it’s another thing entirely to disrespect the people who lay down their lives for this country. “Unfortunately, the Majority in this body refuses to let us vote on these amendments. But I will not stop standing up for every patriot that serves our country. Which, until now, I thought was a noncontroversial and bipartisan idea. I yield back.” Full video of her remarks are available for use and download here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-votes-no-house-gop-energy-water-bill-raises-costs-delaware,Rep. McBride Votes NO on House GOP Energy & Water Bill That Raises Costs for Delaware Families,2025-09-04,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) voted NO on H.R. 4553, the Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, citing the bill’s harmful impacts on Delaware families, rising energy costs, and the long-term strength of the U.S. economy. “Delawareans are already feeling the pinch from rising utility bills, grocery prices, and housing costs,” said Rep. McBride. “This bill will make it worse. I​​t slashes smart energy investments that lower costs for families and strengthens polluting industries at the expense of innovation, affordability, and our future. I cannot in good conscience support a bill that makes it harder for working people to make ends meet. The legislation passed the House by a single vote, 214 to 213. It slashes more than $750 million from critical energy and water programs and revokes $5 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds dedicated to lowering energy costs and increasing domestic energy production. The legislation, H.R. 4553, now moves to the Senate for consideration. “Energy is energy — and at a time when prices are rising, we need more tools to lower costs, not fewer,” said Rep. McBride. “Instead, this bill picks winners and losers in the energy economy and raises costs for Delawareans.” The legislation includes severe cuts to the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs—nearly 50% below last year’s levels—and fully eliminates funding for the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, which helps develop technologies that can lower energy bills for consumers. Meanwhile, the bill redirects billions to subsidize nuclear demonstration projects andincludes divisive ideological policy riders that would: Undermine civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ Americans; Block clean energy, cost-saving efforts in federal buildings; Allow guns on public lands managed by the Army Corps of Engineers; Ban the Pride flag from flying on federal property; Halt diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across agencies. “This bill reads more like a political stunt than a serious investment in infrastructure,” McBride continued. “It punishes innovation, sidelines real solutions, and puts identity politics ahead of what families need most: lower costs, stable jobs, and energy they can afford.” Despite her opposition, McBride secured a bipartisan win in the bill: $50 million in federal funding to replace the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Dredge Currituck—one of only two shallow-draft dredge vessels used for beach replenishment along the Atlantic Coast. McBride joined a bipartisan coalition, led by Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), to secure this funding. “The Dredge Currituck is a workhorse for our coastal communities, but it’s outdated and constantly in repair,” said McBride. “This investment is critical to protecting Delaware’s beaches, tourism economy, and shoreline resilience—especially in Sussex County. I was proud to work across the aisle to help deliver this result.” Despite that success, McBride made clear that one good provision doesn’t outweigh a bad bill. The legislation also: Slashes funding for nuclear cleanup and nonproliferation programs; Eliminates the Army Corps’ radioactive waste cleanup initiative; Cuts investments in energy efficiency that help reduce household energy bills. “This bill threatens Delaware jobs, raises energy costs, and sets us back in the fight for affordable power,” said McBride. “I will keep fighting for policies that cut costs, protect our environment, and invest in the future Delawareans deserve.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-applauds-defeat-amendments-attacking-delaware-river-protections,Rep. McBride Applauds Defeat of Amendments Attacking Delaware River Protections,2025-09-03,2025,2025-09,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — Tonight, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) voted NO on two amendments to the Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act (H.R. 4553) that sought to strip funding from the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) and block enforcement of its ban on fracking. Both amendments failed on the House floor. “These actions were a direct attack on Delaware’s water, health and environmental future,” said Rep. McBride. “The Delaware River Basin Commission’s fracking ban protects drinking water for more than 13 million people. Rolling back that protection, or punishing the commission for doing its job, isn’t just misguided—it’s dangerous.” The two amendments, offered by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), would have: Amendment #24: Blocked all federal funding to the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC); Amendment #23: Prohibited the use of federal funding to implement the DRBC’s 2021 fracking ban. Both amendments were voted down with bipartisan opposition. “The Delaware River isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a lifeline for our communities, our economy, and our health,” McBride continued. “I’m grateful the House saw these amendments for what they were and voted them down.” McBride praised the DRBC’s leadership in safeguarding the watershed and reaffirmed her commitment to protecting clean water in Delaware. “We’ve worked too hard to protect the Delaware River to let it become a casualty of politics,” she said. “I’ll keep working to ensure it remains a source of life—for this generation of Delawareans and the next.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T15:07:37Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-responds-alarming-reports-trump-administrations-censorship-human,Rep. McBride Responds to Alarming Reports of Trump Administration’s Censorship of Human Rights Reports,2025-08-15,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WILMINGTON, DE — Following newly reported details that the Trump administration has deliberately edited and delayed the State Department’s annual Human Rights Reports to omit references to abuses by authoritarian governments, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) issued the following statement: “The Trump administration’s efforts to whitewash the world’s worst abuses in these reports is outrageous and dangerous. These reports are not supposed to serve dictators—they are supposed to serve democracy. Our silence in the face of oppression helps no one but the oppressors. “As I said during a recent House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, the gutting of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor—along with the firing of thousands of dedicated public servants—has left the United States incapable of living up to its values. And now we see the consequences: months-long delays, censored reports, and the systematic erasure of human rights violations from the official record. “The State Department’s annual human rights reports are a lifeline for activists and journalists around the world. Scrubbing them to protect dictators isn’t just morally wrong—it endangers lives. It betrays what America stands for. “We cannot claim to lead the free world if we are too afraid to speak the truth about tyranny.” In the July 23 House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing with Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker, Rep. McBride raised urgent concerns about the dismantling of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, the delay in publishing the 2024 Human Rights Reports, and the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to obstruct transparency and oversight in human rights monitoring. In reporting by the Washington Post, the Trump administration censored critical findings in this year’s human rights reports—including removing references to political prisoners, government-directed killings, and persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals—at the direction of political appointees in Secretary Rubio’s office. During the July 23 hearing, Rep. McBride stated: “I don’t know what to make of these actions. Either this administration is appallingly indifferent to human rights abuses and human trafficking—or they are trying to cover up and paper over the scale of human rights abuses and human trafficking around the world. “And quite frankly, given this administration’s efforts to cover up abuses by Jeffrey Epstein and other powerful men, it appears that there is a pattern here with this administration. The powerful get to do what they want, whether it's powerful men here or strong men around the world, and this administration will cover for them.” Rep. McBride has led efforts in Congress to resist the Trump administration’s dismantling of human rights infrastructure at the State Department. She has co-sponsored H.R. 2602, the Defending American Diplomacy Act, and H.R. 1196, the Protect U.S. National Security Act, which would block unauthorized reorganizations of the State Department and protect USAID’s independence. Rep. McBride has also signed multiple bipartisan letters demanding accountability, including a January 2025 letter condemning Secretary Rubio’s purge of career staff, a February 2025 letter on the national security implications of gutting USAID, and a March 2025 letter demanding the firing of known white nationalist Darren Beattie from the State Department. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-passing-mike-castle,Rep. McBride on the Passing of Mike Castle,2025-08-14,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WILMINGTON, DE — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) issued the following statement on the passing of former Delaware Congressman and Governor Mike Castle: ""Mike Castle was a giant in Delaware politics—having served in the state House and Senate, as Lieutenant Governor, Governor, and in the very seat I now hold in the U.S. House. “He was a man of decency who understood the importance of respect and collaboration in public service, always working for the common good of our state of neighbors. Mike helped build the Delaware of today and, in Congress, expanded investment in research, the arts, and small businesses. He worked across the aisle often and courageously. “My deepest sympathies are with Jane and all his loved ones as they grieve this great loss. Delawareans are indebted to his family for his lifetime of service to our state.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-rep-sarah-mcbride-hosts-gun-safety-roundtable-former-rep-gabby,Photo Release: Rep. Sarah McBride Hosts Gun Safety Roundtable with Former Rep. Gabby Giffords & Delaware Public Safety Leaders,2025-08-06,2025,2025-08,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WILMINGTON, DE — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) hosted a gun violence prevention roundtable in Wilmington with former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and a coalition of Delaware’s top gun violence prevention advocates, community members, and law enforcement leaders. Photos from the event are available here. Held in partnership with the national gun violence prevention organization GIFFORDS, the event focused on how Delaware can serve as a national model for combating gun trafficking and protecting families amidst sweeping federal rollbacks to lifesaving gun safety enforcement. “Since taking office, the Trump-Vance administration has gutted the very agencies tasked with stopping illegal gun sales and trafficking,” said Rep. Sarah McBride. “But while federal progress is stalled, Delaware is stepping up. Today’s conversation made clear that we can lead the nation by strengthening dealer licensing, improving traceability of crime guns, and supporting violence prevention. I’m grateful to Gabby Giffords and all our local leaders for continuing this critical work with courage and clarity.” “Delawareans have a strong champion for gun safety in Congresswoman McBride. She is focused on the issues that matter, like pushing us closer to a world where people no longer have to fear the threat of gun violence and crime,” said former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. “Delaware needs urgent action to keep communities safe, and that’s exactly why we’re here today.” Attorney General Kathy Jennings highlighted the connection between interstate gun trafficking and community violence, calling for stronger oversight and accountability for firearms dealers. “We cannot stop gun violence without stopping the illegal flow of guns,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “Our next step must be cracking down on rogue dealers and giving law enforcement the tools they need to trace and intercept crime guns before it’s too late.” “In Delaware, we have made so much progress, which is leading to historic declines in gun violence,” said Traci Murphy, Executive Director of the Coalition for a Safer Delaware. “But we must demand accountability from every sector. This crisis lives at the intersection of public health and public safety, and it is our shared responsibility to confront root causes and enact solutions that protect all communities.” The conversation emphasized a number of community and policy-based solutions to curb gun violence, including: Expanding public-private partnerships for effective policy, gun safety, and public education about the challenges we face; Implementing programs which address the root causes of gun violence across Delaware; Addressing gaps in programming and effective intervention which are facing slashes by the Trump administration, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and reinstating the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Sustained funding and investment in community-based violence prevention and suicide prevention; and Aligning rhetoric and future work to put lived experience and community perspectives front and center. Participants also stressed the importance of preserving Delaware’s role as a policy incubator and continuing to build coalitions across public safety, public health, and community engagement. Roundtable participants included: Attorney General Kathy Jennings Secretary Joshua Bushweller, Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Vaughn Bond, Director of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Chief Wilfredo Campos, Wilmington Police Department Angela Seguin, Executive Director, Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Traci Murphy, Executive Director, Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence Allison Stampone, Moms Demand Action Karen DiNardo & Jenn Ford, Mental Health Association of Delaware Dr. David Karas, Police Policy & Communications Director, City of Wilmington Jennifer Antonik, Executive Director, DJ’s Alliance (Suicide Prevention Advocacy) Lauren Footman, End Community Violence Now Dr. David Chen, Medical Director, Empowering Victims of Lived Violence, ChristianaCare Jasmine Minhas, Policy Analyst at the Office of the Governor In the 119th Congress, Rep. McBride has championed commonsense gun safety legislation to protect communities and save lives. She is a proud cosponsor of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act to reestablish the federal office focused on data and coordination, the Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act to crack down on automatic gun conversion devices, and the Federal Firearm Licensing Act to close dangerous loopholes in background checks and firearm sales. Rep. McBride also supports reinstating the Assault Weapons Ban, expanding Brady Background Checks, and increasing investments in community-based violence prevention programs. Photos from the roundtable are available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcbride-houlahan-and-scanlon-tour-pfas-filtration-plant-wilmington,"Reps. McBride, Houlahan, and Scanlon Tour PFAS Filtration Plant in Wilmington, Highlight Need for Safe Drinking Water and Strong Federal Standards",2025-07-31,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Wilmington, DE — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) was joined by Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) for a site visit to the Stanton Water Treatment Plant in Wilmington, Delaware. The Members toured the facility and received a briefing on its new, advanced PFAS filtration system, which will serve more than 100,000 residents in the region. Photos from the visit are available here. The new water treatment plant is one of the largest PFAS treatment systems in the United States and the largest of its kind in the Northeast. The visit underscored the critical role of federal investment and public-private partnerships in protecting public health and ensuring clean, safe drinking water. “Delawareans deserve to know that the water coming out of their tap is safe to drink,” said Rep. McBride.“PFAS contamination is a serious public health challenge, and tackling it requires action at the source. This investment in one of the largest PFAS treatment facilities in the country is critical for 100,000 Delawareans. While the Trump administration is threatening to roll back critical standards for clean water, I’ll keep fighting for plants like this that protect our drinking water.” ""The new Stanton Water Treatment Plant might be physically located in Delaware, but it is a significant win for Chester and Berks Counties,"" said Rep. Houlahan. ""This facility was designed to remove toxic forever chemicals from two waterways in my community, and Veolia's commitment to meeting the highest filtration standards will help to make sure that everyone in our region has safe, clean drinking water. We need to be doing more, not less, to make sure that our waterways are clean and protected, and I am proud that our region is leading the way."" “Everyone has the right to safe and clean drinking water free of harmful chemicals,” said Rep. Scanlon. “Weakening the EPA’s PFAS drinking water rule to delay implementation and rollback limits will cause long-lasting damage to our public health. I will continue to support policies that will protect our air, land, and water from harmful contamination.” PFAS chemicals, which do not easily break down in the environment, have been linked to a range of serious health effects. The Stanton Water Treatment Plant’s new system was built to meet and exceed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations finalized by the Biden administration in 2024, though set in motion by the EPA under the first Trump Administration. Trump’s EPA has now begun dismantling dozens of environmental regulations, including several rules designed to limit PFAS in drinking water. During the visit, the Members discussed the importance of modernizing infrastructure to improve drinking water quality and providing communities with transparent, timely information about local water quality. They also emphasized the need for federal action to support local utilities and protect public health in the face of emerging environmental threats. Photos and video from the event are available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-denounces-trump-administrations-discharge-transgender-troops-house,Rep. McBride Denounces Trump Administration’s Discharge of Transgender Troops on House Floor,2025-07-21,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) delivered a speech on the House floor condemning the Trump Administration’s removal of transgender service members from military service. “These are Americans who have served with honor, with distinction, and with unshakable patriotism,” said Rep. McBride. “Brave, honorable, and committed patriots, who have also dared to have the courage to say out loud that they are transgender. These are qualified, trained, and decorated service members. They have deployed into combat, flown missions overseas, and led troops through danger. And now, this administration is telling them that despite their qualifications and their exemplary quality of service, that they can no longer serve – simply because of how they express their gender. That message is immoral. It is unfair. And it is un-American.” McBride, who represents the Dover Air Force Base, a state with a proud military tradition, and thousands of active duty and retired service members, said the decision sends “the cruelest possible message to some of our most dedicated citizens: that their service is unwelcome.” In her remarks, McBride made clear that the Trump Administration’s decision is not only discriminatory, but dangerously short-sighted. She underscored the exemplary record of transgender service members—patriots who have led combat missions, trained future leaders, and earned top marks from their commanders. McBride condemned the policy as a reckless betrayal of military readiness, warning that it will “weaken our military,” “waste billions in taxpayer investments,” and sacrifice decades of experience for the sake of a cynical political tool. By removing trained, decorated troops simply because of their gender identity, she argued, the administration is undermining national security and insulting the very values our military exists to protect. “To every transgender service member,” McBride said, “I salute you. I thank you. I see you. I honor you. And I will not stop fighting for a country that is truly worthy of your service.” Watch the full speech here. The full transcript of Rep. McBride’s speech is available below. “Thank you, Mr. Speaker, “Earlier this month, I joined my neighbors across Delaware in celebrating the freedoms that define our nation—freedoms made possible by those who have worn the uniform. “It is appalling that while families gathered under fireworks to honor that sacrifice, the Trump administration was all-too-quietly forcing out thousands of patriots from military service. “These are Americans who have served with honor, with distinction, and with unshakable patriotism. Brave, honorable, and committed patriots, who have also dared to have the courage to say out loud that they are transgender. These are qualified, trained, and decorated service members. They have deployed into combat, flown missions overseas, and led troops through danger. And now, this administration is telling them that despite their qualifications and their exemplary quality of service, that they can no longer serve—simply because of how they express their gender. “That message is immoral. It is unfair. And it is un-American. “I represent Delaware’s at-large district, a district that includes thousands—tens of thousands—of active duty service members, veterans, and military families. In our state, service isn’t abstract. It’s personal. And we see every day what honor, discipline, and sacrifice looks like—regardless of someone’s gender identity. “These individuals met the same rigorous standards as their peers—the same physical exams, the same screenings, the same background checks. And in many cases, under intense scrutiny, they didn’t just meet those standards—they exceeded them. “Trans servicemembers are receiving glowing fitness reports and commendations. One was described by her commander as ‘within the top 5% of officers I’ve encountered in 18 years of military service.’ Another, an aviator with 60 combat missions under her belt, earned the “strongest possible recommendation for promotion,’ and I quote her commander directly who attested, ‘People thrive under her leadership’. A third, a noncommissioned officer and instructor, was called ‘undoubtedly within the top 5% of NCOs I've worked with in my 22 years of service.’ “In a recent hearing the Secretary of Defense even commended these patriots, only to frantically retract his praise when he decided that their being transgender—one small part of who these soldiers are—somehow outweighed their years of proven high performance and service to this country. “These service members were just dismissed by this administration. “The most powerful aspect of our military, the thing that makes it unique against our adversaries, is that it is a Military of the people. In the United States, patriotism does not discriminate, and in this country, if you are willing to serve, to fight for our core beliefs, and to meet the standards, then we welcome you to stand with us, regardless of your race, religion, national origin, or any other aspect of who you are. Because you are an American, a patriot first. “This decision to remove proven patriots for no justification causes serious weakness to our force. It turns away proven courage. It wastes billions in taxpayer investment, decades of hard earned experience, and is a direct blow to readiness. “Because this decision isn’t about readiness. It’s not about discipline, or merit. And it’s certainly not about cost. “It’s about exclusion. It’s about using identity as a wedge to divide and distract. It’s a cynical ploy not sound policy—and our military, which should never be a political tool, is paying the price. “Across Delaware—from Georgetown to Wilmington—I’ve met transgender veterans who served this nation with distinction. Some stepped forward while hiding who they were, forced to choose between their truth and their country. Others served openly, when policy briefly aligned with principle. All of them, all of them, served with honor. “These are Americans asking to serve their country—to put on the line their last full measure of devotion, just like generations before them. The least we can do is let them. “We are not made safer by sidelining qualified patriots. We are not made stronger by narrowing the ranks of who gets to serve. And we are not made freer by telling brave Americans that their truth disqualifies them from service. “This ban weakens our military. It betrays our values. And it sends the cruelest possible message to some of our most dedicated citizens: that their service is unwelcome. And that one identity matters more than what they’ve done, what they have sacrificed, and what they fight for. “I reject that message. To every transgender service member: I salute you. I thank you. I see you. I honor you. And I will not stop fighting for a country that is truly worthy of your service. “Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I yield back.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-unanimously-passes-her-first-bill-congress,Rep. McBride Unanimously Passes Her First Bill in Congress,2025-07-21,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act (H.R. 3339), a bipartisan bill led by Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE), Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE), Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Congressman Cleo Fields (D-LA). The legislation passed with unanimous, bipartisan support and now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. The legislation is Rep. McBride’s first bill to pass the U.S. House of Representatives and it now advances to the Senate. The bill would modernize the definition of “accredited investor” to allow individuals to qualify for private investment opportunities based on their knowledge and financial sophistication—not just their wealth. It directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish a new pathway, administered by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), for qualifying investors based on demonstrated expertise. “Our bill will unlock capital for entrepreneurs and small business owners who’ve been left out for far too long,” said Rep. McBride. “Current law allows only millionaires to invest in private markets—shutting out countless Americans, especially women, veterans, and people of color, based on wealth, not knowledge.” Currently, the definition of an “accredited investor” restricts participation in private capital markets to individuals with over $1 million in net worth (excluding their primary residence) or annual income over $200,000. These rules block many financially capable Americans from building wealth—and limit capital access for businesses outside traditional networks. The Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act aims to remove those structural barriers while maintaining investor protections. “In my state, the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce has told me that this legislation would ‘help close the capital gap for diverse business owners,’ said Rep. McBride. “Small business leaders say that it’s not a lack of ideas, but a lack of capital, that holds them back. Our bill opens up new sources of funding from a pool of investors more reflective of the community, so these founders can turn vision into jobs and economic growth.” The bill addresses long-standing inequities in private capital markets, where promising businesses—especially those led by Black, veteran, and women founders—face systemic barriers to investment. By expanding who can invest, the bill helps grow a more diverse pool of investors and, in turn, helps underserved entrepreneurs access the resources they need to scale, hire, and succeed. Rep. McBride helped lead the bill as part of a bipartisan coalition committed to expanding access to capital and economic opportunity. She thanked her colleagues for their leadership on the bill: “I’m grateful to Representative Flood for his leadership on this bill. This is exactly the kind of bipartisan, common-sense policy that Congress should be focused on—creating opportunity, unlocking innovation, and expanding prosperity.” The full bill text can be accessed here. Rep. McBride’s remarks from the floor debate can be accessed for use here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-advances-5-million-delaware-innovation-and-chemours-house,Rep. McBride Advances $5 Million for Delaware Innovation and Chemours in the House,2025-07-18,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride announced the successful passage of her amendment that secures $5 million aimed at advancing groundbreaking two-phase immersion and liquid cooling technologies developed by The Chemours Company in Delaware. The funding request now advances to the Senate. “This investment means faster, more efficient IT equipment for our country and troops. It means lower costs and less grid strain for our country. And it means good-paying jobs for cutting-edge innovators in Delaware,” said Rep. McBride. “I’m proud to have led this commonsense investment to secure a smarter, more sustainable future—and I look forward to continuing to work alongside my colleagues to get it across the finish line.” Chemours’ two-phase immersion cooling system offers a transformative approach to cooling military and civilian data infrastructure. By submerging hardware in a specialized dielectric fluid, this method reduces water use, cuts cooling energy consumption by up to 90%, and shrinks physical data center footprints by as much as 60%. The $5 million secured by Rep. McBride would support the development of a dedicated testing lab for evaluating next-generation chip performance, long-term reliability of portable military-grade data centers, and adjacent technologies like direct-to-chip cooling and heat recovery systems. “Chemours is proud to call Delaware home, and we’re grateful to Congresswoman McBride for championing this critical investment in next-generation cooling technology for data centers,” said Gerardo Familiar, President of Advanced Performance Materials at Chemours. “This funding will accelerate our ability to deliver innovative, energy-efficient solutions that support American competitiveness and national security, reduce environmental impact, and create good-paying jobs in the First State. We look forward to continuing to demonstrate how American innovation and manufacturing can meet the challenges of tomorrow.” “This is not just about efficiency, it’s about mission readiness,” Rep. McBride told the Rules Committee in written testimony. “American forces rely on secure, rapid, and resilient data processing. By supporting this amendment, we are investing in a future where our IT infrastructure is faster, and more deployable—without sacrificing performance or sustainability.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-mcbride-sens-coons-blunt-rochester-and-delawareans-raise-alarm,"ICYMI: Rep. McBride, Sens. Coons, Blunt Rochester and Delawareans Raise Alarm on Devastating Cuts to Food Assistance",2025-07-15,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEWARK, DE — In case you missed it, Delaware’s Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, Congresswoman Sarah McBride, SNAP recipients, and Delaware’s frontline food leaders hosted a press conference in Newark to highlight impending cuts to food assistance across the state. With the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1), Congressional Republicans have codified cuts to critical nutrition assistance, specifically SNAP, which will have wide-reaching impacts through the First State. McBride and her colleagues stood alongside Delawareans who will be most impacted by these cuts to speak clearly about the threat of this legislation. Read more about coverage of the press conference at the Food Bank of Delaware, and the moving stories and remarks from attendees at the articles below: Coastal Point, Congressional delegation, local leaders sound alarm on cuts to food assistance, 7/11/26 [...] “This budget is trickle-down cruelty — plain and simple,” said McBride. “It guts food assistance for tens of thousands of Delawareans, rips school meals away from kids, and buries families and schools in red tape. At a time when families are already stretched thin, this plan would force them to do more with less — all so billionaires can get a tax break. Delawareans deserve better, and I’ll keep fighting alongside Sens. Coons and Blunt Rochester to protect the basic dignity of a full fridge and a fair shot.” [...] Delaware News Journal, Delaware’s federal representatives come out against Trump-backed food stamp cuts, Shane Brennan, 7/12/2025 [...] “McBride spoke about the cuts to the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program, which created cooperative agreements to provide funding for state governments to purchase foods produced within the state or region to help support local, and regional producers, according to the U.S Department of Agriculture. “She said the ‘win-win’ program in Delaware was vital to supporting small farms in places with limited access to nutritious food. ""‘They dismantled the infrastructure that helps fuel our economy and feed our communities,’ McBride said at the press conference ‘This is a betrayal. This budget portrays our values as Americans, and it portrays our values as state leaders.’"" [...] [...] “McBride brought Newark resident Elizabeth Morales and her daughter with her. Morales said SNAP benefits gave her a way to get back on her feet despite being laid off in 2023. She called the cuts ""theft,"" and dispelled the notion that SNAP benefits are a ""handout."" ""It doesn't discourage people from working, whether they're working, looking for work, or just trying to get through a hard season,"" she said. ""It helps people stay afloat."" Delaware Public Media, Delaware's federal delegation addresses SNAP cuts under Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”, Sarah Petrowich, [...] “Several of these program changes are coming after the 2026 midterm election, leaving some Democrats hopeful that their party can gain enough seats in Congress to reverse some, if not all of the cuts. “‘We're going to continue to fight. We're going to continue to fight back against Republican efforts to worsen these cuts, and we're going to continue to fight to restore this funding, which might not happen this year or next year, but we will not stop working until we have the votes and the power necessary to guarantee that every single person here in Delaware and across the country can get the healthcare that they need and put food on the table,’ Congresswoman McBride said.” [...] WDEL News, Delaware addresses impact of federal cutbacks to SNAP, Mark Fowser, 6/12/24 [...] “‘This budget is trickle-down cruelty—plain and simple,’ McBride said. ‘It guts food assistance for tens of thousands of Delawareans, rips school meals away from kids, and buries families and schools in red tape. At a time when families are already stretched thin, this plan would force them to do more with less—all so billionaires can get a tax break. Delawareans deserve better, and I’ll keep fighting alongside Senators Coons and Blunt Rochester to protect the basic dignity of a full fridge and a fair shot.’” [...] ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-joins-bipartisan-effort-address-nursing-shortage-support-health,"Rep. McBride Joins Bipartisan Effort to Address Nursing Shortage, Support Health Care Workforce",2025-07-15,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (D-DE) joined Reps. Young Kim (R-CA), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), and Don Bacon (R-NE) to introduce the National Nursing Workforce Center Act, a bipartisan and bicameral bill to address national nursing workforce shortages by supporting state nursing workforce centers across the country. The legislation would create a two-year pilot program through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the development of nursing workforce centers across the country—critical hubs for planning, research, and programs that bolster the nursing pipeline. The bill also authorizes HRSA to establish a national center for nursing workforce research and policy coordination. “Nurses are the backbone of our health care system—and they’re burned out and stretched thin,” said Rep. Sarah McBride. “I’ve heard directly from nurses in Delaware about the stress they’re facing, the urgent need for mental health support, and the challenges of staffing shortages. This bipartisan bill is a commonsense step to strengthen nursing education, expand access to care, and ensure our health system can meet the needs of patients today and into the future. I’m proud to work across the aisle to deliver these resources—and I’m grateful to Senator Blunt Rochester for leading this in the Senate.” Rep. McBride has made strengthening Delaware’s health workforce a top priority, working closely with the Delaware Nurses Association to advance policies that empower providers and protect the programs that grow and sustain the nursing workforce. The legislation comes amid nationwide reports of critical nursing shortages that threaten patient care and strain health systems. Nationally, the U.S. is expected to face a 10% shortage in registered nurses by 2027, with impacts already felt in emergency rooms, long-term care facilities, and primary care settings. The introduction of this bill follows reports that the Trump administration’s budget would eliminate federal funding for vital nursing programs, including the National Institute of Nursing Research and Title VIII programs — the primary funding sources for nursing education. These cuts would jeopardize communities’ access to care and worsen provider burnout across the country. The National Nursing Workforce Center Act would: Establish a federal nursing-focused health workforce research and technical assistance center under HRSA; Create a pilot program to support state-based nursing workforce centers, which often report underfunding and lack of technical capabilities; and Deliver reports assessing the impact of this partnership and if and how it should be expanded nationwide. “The Delaware Nurses Association strongly supports the National Nursing Workforce Center Act and thanks Congresswoman McBride for her leadership,” said Delaware Nurses Association Executive Director, Chris Otto, in a statement. “Nurses in Delaware—and across the country—are experiencing unsustainable workloads, insufficient staffing, and mounting mental health strain. This legislation responds directly to what nurses have been telling us for years: we need coordinated, data-driven investments to strengthen the pipeline and retain the workforce we have. Delaware’s nurses are proud to see our congressional delegation leading on this issue, and we are committed to working with our state and federal partners to ensure this bill becomes law. Our patients, providers, and public health depend on it."" The Senate companion legislation was introduced by U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), alongside Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND). Read the full bill here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-presses-trump-administration-state-department-cuts-anti,"Rep. McBride Presses Trump Administration on State Department Cuts to Anti-Trafficking, Slush Fund Spending",2025-07-15,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC — During today’s House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the Trump Administration’s proposed FY26 State Department budget, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) raised sharp concerns about staffing cuts to the State Department’s anti-trafficking office, the dismantling of U ID, and a proposed $2.9 billion “America First Opportunity Fund” with limited congressional oversight. Referencing the recent layoffs of over 1,300 State Department employees, Rep. McBride asked Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas whether he was aware that “these layoffs reduce the staff at the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons by 71%.” When Rigas confirmed he was aware, McBride followed: “Have we seen a 71% reduction in human trafficking globally?” Challenging the justification for such deep staffing reductions, she stated: “I do think it boggles the mind and defies belief that 71% of this department was so dispensable amidst a global crisis of human trafficking.” “I’m not surprised that the MAGA base is now questioning this administration’s commitment to combating human trafficking globally and domestically.” Rep. McBride also criticized the administration’s decision to dismantle USAID and delay enforcement of anti-corruption laws: “This administration has destroyed the world’s premier international development agency because the DOGE bros didn’t understand how to read a spreadsheet.” “This administration is also pausing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act while foreign interests spend millions at the president’s resorts.” When discussing the proposed “America First Opportunity Fund,” McBride asked: “Can you tell us what controls, if any, will be put in place to ensure that this fund cannot be used for personal or political benefits of anyone in this administration?” And in response to Rigas’s suggestion that public oversight included the President’s media appearances, McBride concluded: “You’re right, he does talk a lot on TV right now. I did see him recently try to defend not releasing the Epstein files.” The full exchange can be viewed here. Rep. McBride has consistently opposed the Trump administration’s foreign aid rollbacks and personnel purges. She is a cosponsor of the Defending American Diplomacy Act and the Protect U.S. National Security Act, both of which seek to block attempts to eliminate USAID and protect the independence of U.S. foreign assistance. She has also signed onto multiple letters calling for hearings, transparency, and continued support for USAID programs that serve women, girls, and vulnerable communities across the globe. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-warns-gop-budget-would-devastate-delaware-families-news-journal-op,Rep. McBride Warns GOP Budget Would “Devastate Delaware Families” in News Journal Op-Ed,2025-07-08,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride penned an op-ed in the Delaware News Journal warning that the Republican budget passed by the House of Representatives would dismantle critical services that tens of thousands of Delawareans rely on. In the op-ed, titled “This is the agony the Republican budget hurls at Delaware,” McBride details how the legislation would gut Medicaid, eliminate food assistance for thousands of Delaware households, and put rural hospitals at risk of closure—all to help finance tax breaks for billionaires. “Budgets are moral documents,” writes Rep. McBride. “I believe budgets should reflect our values: dignity, fairness, opportunity. Every child should have a doctor. Every senior should age with support. Every family should be able to count on support and care in their time of need. Every dollar we spend is a reflection of those values. But this budget betrays those values. This budget tells Delawareans: ‘You're on your own.’” Read the full op-ed here: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/2025/07/03/republican-budget-devastates-delaware-families-opinion/84464620007/?tbref=hp McBride’s op-ed outlines the stakes for Delaware, including: 54,000 Delawareans at risk of losing health coverage due to Medicaid cuts 37,000 Delawareans are at risk of losing some or all of their SNAP benefits At least one rural hospital faces very real existential risk A $3.3 trillion increase in the national deficit to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans McBride also highlights how the bill would impose red tape and new bureaucratic hurdles in Medicaid and Medicare, making it harder for patients to get the care they need. “I reject that vision,” McBride closes. “Delawareans have always rejected that vision. Our job is to make life easier, not harder for the people we represent. Delaware families work hard. They play by the rules. They expect their elected leaders to do the same. That’s why I’ll continue working — alongside our senators, our governor, and our General Assembly — to protect Delaware from the damage in this budget and to offer better alternatives, rooted in stability, dignity, and opportunity for every person in our state.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-passage-republican-budget-bill-trumpcare-plain-and-simple,Rep. McBride on Passage of Republican Budget Bill: “This is Trumpcare—Plain and Simple”,2025-07-03,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — On Friday, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) condemned House Republicans for passing H.R. 1, a sweeping budget that she says represents the most extreme rewrite of the country’s health care system in history. Speaking during the debate on the House floor, McBride warned that the bill—crafted behind closed doors and rushed to the floor at the direction of President Trump—would inflict lasting harm on working families across Delaware and the country. “This bill is Trumpcare, and Trumpcare means 17 million more Americans uninsured and all the rest of us paying higher costs and driving further to get care,” said McBride. “Over the last several months I've met with hundreds of Delawareans. Parents, patients, providers, hospital leaders, teachers, nurses, people across the state of Delaware, everyone asking us, pleading with us to kill this bill.” The bill includes the largest cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and rural hospital support in American history—all to partially pay for over $3 trillion in tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. When enacted, the legislation will: Strip health coverage from more than 54,000 Delawareans, including tens of thousands of children, seniors, and people with disabilities Eliminate food assistance for 37,000 Delawareans Put at least one of Delaware’s three rural hospitals at risk of closure due to deep Medicaid cuts Add $4 trillion to the national deficit “Budgets are moral documents,” McBride said. “And this one tells working families, veterans, and seniors: you’re on your own.” Throughout the process, McBride fought to blunt the bill’s worst impact, offering amendments to protect Medicare and joining a discharge petition to protect Medicaid and SNAP. She joined dozens of Democratic colleagues again on Wednesday to motion for an amendment that would block any cuts to Medicaid or SNAP. Republicans in the House blocked all efforts. “They are importing the worst parts of the private health care system into Medicaid and into Medicare to make it more complicated, to push people off of care, to make people just give up entirely on getting care,” McBride saidduring the Rules Committee hearing on HR 1. McBride vowed to continue working with serious legislators in both parties to reverse the damage of the bill and pursue a better path forward rooted in dignity, opportunity, and stability for all Americans. “Delaware families work hard. They play by the rules. And they deserve leaders who do the same,” said McBride. “I’ll never stop fighting to build a government that works for them.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-slams-gop-budget-trumpcare-disguise,Rep. McBride Slams GOP Budget as Trumpcare in Disguise,2025-07-02,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. —During a House Committee on Rules hearing, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride blasted the Republican budget proposal as a “fundamental and dangerous rehaul” of the American health care system, warning it would leave 17 million more Americans uninsured, raise costs for working families, and shutter rural hospitals. “This is Trumpcare,” said Rep. McBride. “And Trumpcare means 17 million Americans losing coverage. It means rural hospitals closing. It means patients paying more out of pocket and having to drive further to get care.” The Majority’s budget reconciliation bill slashes Medicaid while adding burdensome red tape and bureaucratic hurdles that would make it harder for patients to access care. McBride criticized the plan as importing “the worst parts of the private health care system” into safety-net programs like Medicaid, driving patients out of coverage by design. “They’re inserting waste into Medicaid and Medicare by adding excessive paperwork, excessive bureaucracy. They are importing the worst parts of the private health care system into Medicaid and into Medicare to make it more complicated, to push people off of care, to make people just give up entirely on getting care,” said McBride. “I think this big ugly bill needs to be DOGE’d.” In her remarks, McBride noted that the bill is entirely about handing tax breaks to billionaires, and to “partially, just partially pay for it, they’re handing the bill to Medicaid patients. They’re handing the bill to Medicare patients. They’re handing the bill to hungry families. They’re handing the bill to state governments. They’re handing the bill to state governments. They’re handing the bill to future generations.” McBride called for rejecting the bill entirely. “I understand why this majority doesn't want to have their fingerprints on these cuts,” McBride continued. “They're trying to push off the difficult choices to state governments. They're trying to make it the fault of patients who can't keep up with the paperwork. “This is trickle down cruelty.” Watch Rep. McBride’s full remarks here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sarah-mcbride-testifies-house-rules-committee-protect-seniors-harmful-cuts,Rep. Sarah McBride Testifies Before House Rules Committee to Protect Seniors from Harmful Cuts in GOP Budget Bill,2025-07-01,2025,2025-07,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — This evening, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-At Large) testified before the House Rules Committee in support of her amendment to H.R. 1, the Republican budget reconciliation bill. The amendment addresses Section 71101 of the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, which imposes a moratorium on a 2023 rule designed to help low-income seniors more easily enroll in Medicare Savings Programs. Rep. McBride’s amendment introduces a simple safeguard: the provision delaying the rule may only take effect if the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) certifies that it will not result in: Reduced access to medically necessary care, or Increased out-of-pocket costs for seniors who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. “Today I offer an amendment that is as simple as it is essential,” said Rep. McBride. “If this budget is going to delay the implementation of a rule designed to help low-income seniors afford their health care, then Congress should at least ensure that it won’t make things worse.” “Right now, 16% of all Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in a Medicare Savings Program,” said Rep. McBride. “That’s over 10 million Americans. Nearly 20% of all Medicare beneficiaries are dually eligible for Medicaid. In Delaware alone, that’s more than 35,000 of my neighbors — mostly older, mostly low-income and all just trying to live out their retirement with some shred of dignity.” A Hidden Cut to Medicare Though Republican leaders claim H.R. 1 “does not touch Medicare,” McBride challenged that assertion: “This provision is a Medicare cut. It’s a backdoor attack on benefits seniors have earned and need.” If enacted, the moratorium in Section 71101 would reverse progress made under the 2023 rule—reinstating cumbersome paperwork, delaying coverage, and potentially causing low-income seniors to lose access to care altogether. “It punishes people not for breaking a rule, but for failing to navigate a maze of them,” said Rep. McBride. It’s the worst kind of austerity: bureaucratic cruelty dressed up as budget reform.” McBride’s Amendment: A Safeguard for Seniors Rep. McBride’s amendment does not repeal the moratorium outright. Instead, it applies a condition: the provision cannot take effect unless CBO certifies that it will not harm seniors’ access to medically necessary care or increase their out-of-pocket costs. “If this delay truly won’t harm access or raise costs,” McBride said, “there should be no reason to oppose my amendment. But let’s be honest — we all know why the Majority doesn’t want that check: because it will confirm what they would rather keep quiet.” Protecting the Promise of Medicare Rep. McBride closed her testimony with a reminder of the original intent behind Medicare. She quoted President Lyndon B. Johnson, who signed the program into law in 1965: “No longer will this Nation refuse the hand of justice to those who have given a lifetime of service and wisdom and labor to the progress of this country.” “That was the promise,” McBride continued. “A promise of dignity in retirement. Of security in aging. Of care that doesn’t depend on your income or how well you can navigate red tape. This bill breaks that promise. “My amendment is a small check — a safeguard to protect seniors from needless harm. I urge this Committee to adopt it.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-republican-agenda-not-pro-family,Rep. McBride: “The Republican agenda is not pro-family”,2025-06-27,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — At Thursday’s hearing hosted by the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee, Democratic Women’s Caucus, and Reproductive Freedom Caucus, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) delivered forceful remarks condemning Republican-led attacks on reproductive freedom. “Let’s be clear: the Republican agenda is not pro-life. It’s not pro-family. And it’s certainly not pro-freedom.” said Rep. McBride. “Because if it were, Republicans wouldn’t be forcing women to flee their home states just to access basic reproductive care, or threatening IVF and contraception. And they certainly wouldn’t be criminalizing doctors for saving lives. The hearing, titled The Republican Attacks on Reproductive Freedom, spotlighted the real-life consequences of abortion bans, restrictions on fertility care, and the broader Republican agenda to roll back reproductive rights. Witnesses included Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson, maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Cara Heuser, Tennessee State Senator London Lamar, and Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Alderman and reproductive health advocate, Heather Martell. McBride thanked Martell for sharing her personal story of being denied reproductive care in her home state, and drew attention to the economic and emotional burdens imposed on families: “You were denied life-saving abortion care in your home state when you were pregnant — you had to go to another state,” said Rep. McBride. “But my understanding is that the challenges and the costs​ that you have faced in building a family through the years, they don’t end there. That’s not freedom. Having to leave your state to get care, having to pay large sums out of pocket. That’s not freedom, that’s not family values, that’s cruelty, it’s abandonment.” “We’re told again and again that these policies are about protecting life, but if that were true, we would see investments in policies that actually help people live and start a family and raise kids,” continued McBride. Instead, we see burdens, we see bans, we see barriers.” McBride also called out the Republican budget proposal, which she warned would further erode access to care by slashing Medicaid—jeopardizing coverage for millions of Americans, including the 41% of births that are covered by Medicaid. Rep. McBride is a co-sponsor of legislation to enshrine reproductive freedom into law, including the Women’s Health Protection Act, the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act, and the My Body, My Data Act. In the Delaware General Assembly, she led efforts to protect access to abortion, making Delaware a national model for reproductive rights. McBride’s full remarks are available for use here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-gop-budget-puts-rural-hospitals-and-lives-risk,Rep. McBride: GOP Budget Puts Rural Hospitals — and Lives — at Risk,2025-06-26,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride took to the House floor to warn of the devastating consequences the Republican budget would have on rural hospitals and communities in Delaware and across the country. In her remarks, McBride highlighted how drastic cuts to Medicaid proposed by House Republicans would gut the rural health care system, threaten hospital closures, and raise costs for working families — all to just partially fund tax breaks for the wealthy. “Across Delaware, rural hospitals are doing more than just providing care,” said Rep. McBride. “They’re delivering babies. They’re treating emergencies. They’re caring for aging parents. They’re anchors of both health and economic security. But under this budget, all of that is at risk.” McBride emphasized that over 40% of rural hospitals nationwide already operate at a loss and rely on Medicaid funding to keep their doors open. If the proposed GOP budget becomes law, she warned, it would force layoffs, reduce critical services, and lead to the closure of care centers in rural areas. “This isn’t hypothetical,” McBride said. “Before Medicaid expansion, clinics were closing. Nurses were being laid off. People drove hours just to see a doctor. Now, the Majority wants to bring that devastation to Delaware where we have worked diligently to ensure we have no care deserts.” In Delaware alone, more than 40,000 people could lose Medicaid coverage, she noted — including working families, children, and seniors. Under the Republican plan, care would be replaced with red tape, and life-saving services could vanish. “Let me tell you what that means in real life: It means working people in Delaware will skip doctor’s appointments because they’ve lost their insurance — only to end up in the emergency room, facing longer wait times and crushing medical bills. Rural hospitals are left to absorb the costs, while patients are burdened with life-altering debt,” said McBride. “And yes, it means preventable deaths. “Cuts to Medicaid aren't just cuts to line items on a budget. They’re cuts to care that keep my constituents alive.” Rep. McBride closed her speech by calling on her colleagues to reject the proposal: “If you believe in the dignity of rural communities, and if you believe that no one should die because their local hospital couldn’t keep its doors open—then join me in opposing this horrible and heartless bill.” McBride’s full speech is available here for use. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-statement-war-powers-resolution,Rep. McBride Statement on War Powers Resolution,2025-06-26,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) released the following statement: “Today, I joined as a cosponsor on a War Powers Resolution to prevent the president from taking this country to war with Iran. “I have always believed that Iran must not have a nuclear weapon. I believe that such a development would present a threat to regional stability, the safety of our allies, and the security of the United States. Iran has consistently been one of the largest sponsors of terrorism, including funding Hamas, a group that inflicted the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. “I have also always believed that diplomacy must be exhausted before any military action is contemplated. I believe that such actions should only happen if there is clear and convincing evidence that Iran is imminently proceeding to a bomb. Finally, I believe that we must have confidence that military action will be able to achieve its goals. Based on the information available, it does not appear that those standards were met before strikes commenced. “Indeed, after two weeks of military operations, including a strike by the United States, reports are that while Iran’s nuclear program is delayed, it still has uranium and enrichment capacity. Some speculate Iran may now have added motivation to pursue a bomb. It is difficult to know for sure because, through all of this, the administration has stonewalled and misled both members of Congress and the public. “I cannot in good conscience allow a president who appears to be silencing dissent within his administration and misrepresenting intelligence to unilaterally take us into another war in the Middle East. We have seen how seemingly endless wars, built on distorted intelligence, can cost America and Americans dearly. That is why I have co-sponsored a War Powers Resolution to prevent such a step. “It is not too late to return to a diplomatic approach — one that could secure a solution not dissimilar from the one negotiated by President Obama in 2015 and inexplicably ended by President Trump in 2018. Had that remained in place, we would likely not be in this place today. I hope the last two weeks have not prevented us from finding a path back to peace.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-release-rep-mcbride-calls-house-republicans-debate-gun-violence,Video Release: Rep. McBride Calls on House Republicans to Debate Gun Violence Prevention Legislation,2025-06-25,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) released a video message in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, calling on the House Majority to bring gun safety legislation to the floor. “Gun violence is preventable,” said Rep. McBride. “But when elected officials refuse to stand up to the gun lobby and protect our community, it becomes inevitable—and it’s costing lives.” In her remarks, McBride recalls her experiences standing with survivors, advocates, and friends impacted by mass shootings—including the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, which occurred nine years ago this month. She calls for urgent action and criticizes House Republican leadership for refusing to advance even basic safety legislation. “June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month,” said Rep. McBride. “It’s a moment to remember those whose lives have been stolen by this vicious and preventable crisis. But remembrance without action is just hollow. And it’s not enough.” Watch the full video. During her time in the Delaware General Assembly, Rep. McBride led efforts to pass the most comprehensive gun safety package in state history—including bans on assault weapons, bump stocks, and large-capacity magazines, as well as implementing universal background checks and a permit-to-purchase requirement for handguns. In Congress, Rep. McBride has co-sponsored the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act, Bipartisan Background Checks Act, Assault Weapons Ban, and Break the Cycle of Gun Violence Act. The full transcript of the video is below. The video is available for use here. “Gun violence is preventable. “But when elected officials refuse to stand up to the gun lobby and protect our community, it becomes inevitable. “And it’s costing lives. “I’ve witnessed how gun violence doesn’t just shatter families–it shatters entire communities. “I’ve stood with survivors. I’ve pleaded alongside advocates. I’ve grieved with friends who lost loved ones in mass shootings—including at Pulse Nightclub, which happened nine years ago this month. “June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. “It’s a moment to remember those whose lives have been stolen by this vicious and preventable crisis. “But remembrance without action is just hollow. And it’s not enough. “Look, our Constitution protects the right to bear arms–but our Founding Fathers did not envision an America where civilians could obtain weapons of mass murder and massacre children in their classrooms. “And yet, gun violence continues to be the number one cause of death for children in the United States. “There is no reason to have weapons of war in our neighborhood. “There’s no reason we need to keep seeing heartbreaking headlines. “And there’s no reason for families to get that call—that their loved one was killed because they were shot at a movie theater. Or at their place of worship. Or at a grocery store. Or at a nightclub. Or in their classroom. “We are the only nation on earth with this kind of epidemic–and it’s not because Americans are more homicidal. “The data doesn’t lie: when places implement smart, common sense gun safety laws–fewer people die by gun violence. “I’m proud to have been a part of the progress in Delaware during my time in the State Senate. “Because of the relentless work of advocates, activists, and elected officials, we passed evidence-based reforms: “We established universal background checks. “We banned assault weapons and bumpstocks–devices that convert handguns into fully automatic weapons–as well as large-capacity magazines. “We instituted a permit to purchase policy for handguns. “But progress hasn’t just been limited to the states. “In the aftermath of the horrific Uvalde shooting, Congress took action–they passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most significant action to combat gun violence in America in thirty years. “And yes, you heard me–that was a BIPARTISAN effort. Because passing common sense legislation to protect people’s lives and keep weapons out of the hands of dangerous individuals isn’t a red or blue issue. “It’s a moral obligation. “But now, progress is stalled. “The majority party in Congress right now won’t even debate basic gun safety legislation. “And while they delay, people will continue to die. “Let’s be honest: the lives that are stolen by gun violence today are not tragedies of chance. They are the consequences of inaction. “We need to build on the work we’ve done. “For my part, I’ll continue to champion legislation that bans assault weapons, closes background check loopholes, implements red flag laws, and holds the gun industry accountable. “‘Thoughts and prayers’ have never been enough–because prayer without action is just complacency dressed up as compassion. “And I promise to keep the voices of survivors and advocates at the center of this fight. “Americans want change, not callousness. “Stay in touch, and I’ll do the same.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-anniversary-dobbs-v-jackson,Rep. McBride on the Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson,2025-06-24,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) released a statement marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization—a decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped away the constitutional right to abortion, abandoning nearly 50 years of legal precedent. “Today marks three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade—a decision that stripped away the constitutional right to abortion and unleashed a patchwork of abortion bans across the United States,” said Rep. McBride. “As we’ve seen, there have been deadly consequences for women following the Dobbs decision—the maternal mortality rate doubling in states that don’t protect abortion. And it didn’t just restrict access to abortion nationwide—it opened the door to criminalize doctors for providing reproductive care. “I'm proud that my home state of Delaware will remain a safe haven for reproductive freedom. But millions of people in other states are living in fear—forced to cross borders for care, faced with the inability to family plan, or left without care entirely. “I won’t stop fighting until every person—no matter where they live—has the freedom to make their own health care decisions.” As a State Senator, Rep. McBride worked alongside colleagues in the Delaware General Assembly to protect and expand access to reproductive health care for Delawareans, protecting patients and providers. In the 119th Congress, she is a co-sponsor of key legislation to safeguard and expand reproductive freedom, including the Stop Comstock Act, Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act, Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025, My Body, My Data Act, Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, and the Women’s Health Protection Act. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-testifies-house-financial-services-committee-bipartisan-bill-crack,Rep. McBride Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee on Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Credit Repair Scams,2025-06-24,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services in support of her bipartisan bill, Ending Scam Credit Repair Act (ESCRA). This bill targets deceptive credit repair organizations (CROs) that mislead consumers with high upfront fees and false promises of credit score improvements. ESCRA would strengthen consumer protections, increase transparency, and hold bad actors accountable. Rep. McBride’s full testimony can be accessed here and the transcript is below: “Thank you, Chair Hill and Ranking Member Waters, for having me today. “I am here to discuss my bipartisan bill, H.R. 306, the Ending Scam Credit Repair Act, also known as ESCRA. I’d like to thank my colleague, Representative Young Kim, for serving as the Republican co-lead on this legislation. “We’ve all seen the commercials for so-called credit repair organizations, also known as CROs—shiny promises and toll-free numbers offering miraculous credit score boosts. But what we don’t see behind those advertisements is the deception, the abuse, and the heartbreak. Behind the curtain are CROs exploiting legal loopholes, charging high upfront fees, taking advantage of our confused constituents, and overwhelming financial institutions with manipulative tactics—leaving vulnerable Americans worse off than before. “Our bill cracks down on these abusive and fraudulent practices by CROs. It prohibits them from charging upfront fees until at least six months after they’ve provided proof of real credit score improvement. While this protection is already the law, CROs exploit a loophole to rip consumers off anyway. As long as they don’t use certain telemarketing sales practices, they’re able to evade this consumer protection. Our bill rightfully closes that loophole. “ESCRA also prohibits CROs from jamming financial institutions with duplicative requests, which have prevented those institutions from addressing legitimate credit report issues. Additionally, ESCRA strengthens state oversight, raises penalties for bad actors, and ensures that every consumer knows their rights: that they can do all of this, on their own, for free. “Our bill doesn’t punish legitimate services. It protects the ethical actors who are trying to do the right thing. “Both the financial services industry and consumer advocates—groups that rarely align—support ESCRA. This legislation exemplifies how Congress is supposed to work: bringing people together to improve life for our constituents. Preventing scams is not a partisan issue. “In Delaware, I’ve spoken with hardworking families who, in moments of financial stress, turned to these companies believing help was on the way. Instead, they were met with high costs, false hope, and ultimately, more debt and confusion. That’s not just immoral—it should be illegal. “Thank you, and I urge the Committee to consider this much-needed, bipartisan legislation. “I yield back the remainder of my time.” Rep. McBride introduced ESCRA her first week in Congress, becoming the first Democratic freshman to introduce a piece of legislation in the 119th Congress. Last year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against a conglomerate of the nation’s largest credit repair organizations for illegally collecting fees. Following the lawsuit, the CFPB is now distributing $2.7 billion to over four million consumers nationwide, including more than $8 million to Delawareans. To prevent such abuses in the future, ESCRA prevents credit repair organizations from charging illegal upfront fees. The bipartisan Ending Scam Credit Repair Act protects consumers by prohibiting CROs from charging consumers until six months after they’ve provided proof that their credit score has improved while also increasing civil penalties for violations. The bill prohibits CROs from “jamming” financial institutions with duplicative requests, which has prevented consumer reporting agencies and data furnishers from addressing legitimate credit report issues. The bill is supported by the Delaware Attorney General, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc, Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council, American Financial Services Association, National Consumer Law Center, AARP, Consumer Action, American Bankers Association, Consumer Bankers Association, National Association of Consumer Advocates, American Fintech Council and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-recognizes-separation-day-house-floor,Rep. McBride Recognizes Separation Day on House Floor,2025-06-16,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives to commemorate the 249th anniversary of Delaware’s longest running tradition: Separation Day. The occasion marks Delaware’s historic declaration of independence from both Pennsylvania and the British Crown in 1776—a pivotal moment in the state’s and the nation’s history. “I rise today to commemorate the anniversary of the liberation of Delaware from the tyrannical yoke of Pennsylvania and the British Crown,” said Rep. McBride. Each year, Delawareans gather in Old New Castle—one of the most historic towns in the country—to celebrate Separation Day with a community parade, local food vendors, live music, and fireworks over the Delaware River. But McBride emphasized that Separation Day is more than a celebration of the past—it’s a call to civic action. “Separation Day isn’t just about the past,” McBride said. “It is a reminder that democracy isn’t something we inherit—it's something we practice. Because that bold act in 1776 wasn’t made by kings or generals. It was made by ordinary people who believed that a better future was worth the risk. “And they understood something we should all remember to this day: “There are no kings in a democracy.” Watch the full floor speech here. Read the full transcript below. “Mr. Speaker, “I rise today to commemorate the anniversary of the liberation of Delaware from the tyrannical yolk of Pennsylvania and the British Crown. “In June of 1776, Delawareans laid the groundwork for the single longest running tradition in our state’s history: Separation Day. “Separation Day serves as a reminder of the fierce commitment at the heart of the greatest state in The Union. It marks the moment when Delaware said: “We can govern ourselves. We can shape our own future. “That commitment—to dignity, to democracy, to self-determination—is the essence of who we are as Delawareans. “Each June, my neighbors gather in Old New Castle, one of the most historic towns in America, to honor our legacy with joy and pride. “But Separation Day isn’t just about the past. It is a reminder that democracy isn’t something we inherit—it's something we practice. Because that bold act in 1776 wasn’t made by kings or generals. It was made by ordinary people who believed that a better future was worth the risk. “And they understood something we should all remember to this day: “There are no kings in a democracy. “So this year, as we celebrate our independence from one empire and one governor across the state line, let us also reject any attempt to crown a new monarch—whether with a golden crown or a gilded oval office. “Because in this country, no one is above the law. “Happy Separation Day, Delaware.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-returns-24-million-delawareans-her-first-160-days-office,Rep. McBride Returns $2.4 Million to Delawareans in Her First 160 Days in Office,2025-06-12,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Image June 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) announced that her office has helped release over $2.4 million of backlogged benefits to Delawareans in just her first 160 days in office. “160 days into my term in Congress, we’ve returned $2.4 million to Delawareans in backlogged tax returns, Social Security checks, veteran’s benefits, because at the end of the day my job is to deliver for Delawareans,” said Rep. McBride. From assisting with delayed Social Security payments and recovering long-overdue IRS refunds to expediting passports and resolving veterans’ claims, Rep. McBride’s office has already closed more than 340 constituent cases across the state. These efforts have made a real difference in people’s lives — helping families stay in their homes, enabling seniors to afford medications, and ensuring veterans get the care and support they’ve earned. Here’s what Delawareans are saying about Congresswoman McBride’s casework: “I couldn’t be more thankful. I imagined many times that this day would never come.” “Thank you so much! You have been a lifeline to us, and we will never forget all your help!” “My deepest thanks! It says a lot about our new Congresswoman and how quickly she has her office up and running with a great staff!!! Congratulations on a job extremely well done!!!” “You are an asset to public service, [redacted]. You have been very professional, helpful, efficient, and kind in a time when I was looking for any bit of help possible.” “Excellent interaction! Excellent staff! Highly recommend - spoke to all my colleagues to support Rep. Sarah McBride and how phenomenal her staff are caring, courteous, professionals and punctual. The best! “You are amazing! Please thank Congresswoman McBride for her advocacy. After years of miscommunications and frustration, you have helped me when nothing I ever did resulted in a resolution. I can’t thank you enough.” “I am so super excited to tell you that my money went in this morning! Thank you so much for your help. This is such good news for me and my family!!” “Thank you so much for your very expeditious response. You have given me excellent service and follow up. Good job!! Best wishes to you and Congresswoman McBride.” “Thank you for all your help and support. I was able to save my home and property. I will be forever grateful for your time and support.” McBride’s office continues to support constituents in navigating federal agencies including the Social Security Administration, IRS, VA, and State Department. If you are a Delaware resident seeking assistance, you can contact the Congresswoman’s office at mcbride.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency. ### Issues: Congress Veterans",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-and-delawareans-support-bipartisan-background-checks-act-2025,Rep. McBride and Delawareans Support the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025,2025-06-11,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) joined Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) as an original co-sponsor of H.R. 18, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025. This commonsense legislation would create a critical safeguard: ensuring that a background check is performed prior to all firearm purchases across the country. This legislation introduction comes as communities and leaders across the country observe National Gun Violence Awareness Month, honoring the lives lost and taking action to protect the lives of Americans. “Few policies are more urgent and high stakes than gun safety policies,” said Congresswoman Sarah McBride. “Gun violence has become the leading cause of death for American children. That is not freedom—it is failure. “I am proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in introducing commonsense legislation to close loopholes. Background checks are a proven mechanism of limiting gun deaths and restricting the sale of firearms to at-risk or dangerous individuals.” Under current federal law, only licensed gun dealers are required to run a federal background check when selling a gun. This leaves a loophole for the sale of guns by unlicensed gun dealers—such as those sold online. This bill addresses the loophole by requiring a background check for all gun sales. Delawarean gun violence prevention activists and advocates celebrated the bill's introduction today. Dr. Yasser Payne, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at University of Delaware shared in a statement about the bill, “Gun violence is a lethal crisis that disproportionately impacts communities of color, particularly in Wilmington and urban centers across the country. Failure to act results in serious and deadly consequences, and real reform is essential to ending gun violence. Congresswoman McBride’s support for comprehensive background checks is an important intervention, one grounded in data and equity. Hers is exactly the kind of leadership this moment demands.” “Too many families across Delaware know the pain of losing a loved one to gun violence,” said Pastor Margaret Guy of Stop the Violence Prayer Chain. ""We pray, we mourn, but we must also demand action. Representative McBride’s commitment in working to close background check loopholes reflects Delaware’s values of compassion, accountability, and protecting the innocent. This bill is a step forward, and I am grateful for her courage and conviction.” “In Delaware, we have seen firsthand how commonsense gun safety laws can save lives—but without federal action, our progress is vulnerable,” said Traci Manza Murphy, Executive Director of Coalition for a Safer Delaware and the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence. “Congresswoman McBride understands that and has always put the safety of our communities first. Her support of this bill matters because it is a critical step forward to protect not just Delawareans, but Americans nationwide. This is a critical step toward closing a deadly loophole, and we are proud to support this push for national action rooted in local urgency.” Rep. McBride took on the NRA in the Delaware General Assembly, passing the most significant gun safety package in state history. Together with her colleagues, they banned assault weapons, bump stocks, and large-capacity magazines. “Sadly, the legislation I fought to pass in the Delaware General Assembly does not protect my neighbors from the threat of firearms crossing state lines,” said Rep. McBride. “The only way to keep illegal and fatal weaponry from entering my home state is for my colleagues and I to act. “We owe it to every family shattered by gun violence to do more than mourn, but to move. This is not about politics, it is about prevention.” Consistent with her commitment to work with anyone who will stand up for Delawareans, this marks the 116th piece of bipartisan legislation the Congresswoman has supported this Congress. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-statement-president-trumps-muslim-ban,Rep. McBride Statement on President Trump’s Muslim Ban,2025-06-05,2025,2025-06,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s new executive order restricting the entry of citizens from 12 countries. ""President Trump’s latest travel ban is a revival of his first-term’s unconstitutional and discriminatory Muslim ban. Once again, his administration is targeting individuals from predominantly Muslim and African nations under the false pretense of national security. This isn’t about keeping Americans safe—it’s about stoking fear. And it undermines our nation’s core values of equality, fairness, and religious freedom. “We can protect national security while upholding our basic constitutional and judicial principles. But for decades, Congress has largely abdicated its responsibility by failing to pass comprehensive immigration reform. It’s time for us to muster the moral courage to reassert our role."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:34:38Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-whip-clark-reps-mcbride-and-houlahan-care-economy-roundtable,"Photo Release: Whip Clark, Reps. McBride and Houlahan for Care Economy Roundtable in Wilmington",2025-05-22,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Wilmington, DE — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Care Economy Task Force, hosted a roundtable in Wilmington focused on building a stronger, more affordable care economy. Held at local small business, Brew HaHa, the event was part of the New Dems on the Road series and brought together national leaders and Delawareans on the front lines of caregiving, workforce development, and economic policy. Rep. McBride was joined by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), as well as Delaware Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, First Lady of Delaware Dr. Lauren Meyer, small business owners, child care providers, labor leaders, advocates, and nonprofit leaders. Photos from the event are available for use here. The roundtable focused on expanding access to paid family and medical leave, high-quality child care, and elder care, and building bipartisan support for policies that uplift caregivers, working families, and small businesses. “Every family, in every zip code, deserves access to affordable child care, elder care, and paid leave—and today’s conversation made clear that the need is urgent, the solutions are real, and the time to act is now,” said Rep. McBride. “These investments don’t just support families—they strengthen our economy and stabilize our communities. I’m proud to build on Delaware’s leadership and work with my colleagues in Congress to advance comprehensive, nationwide policies that uplift caregivers and working families. I’m grateful to Whip Clark and Rep. Houlahan for joining me for this important conversation.” “America runs on child care—it enables kids to thrive, parents to work, and our economy to grow,” said Democratic Whip Katherine Clark. “But too many families struggle to find and afford care. We can solve this crisis by investing in our child care system, providing paid family leave, and putting the needs of working families ahead of the billionaire class. I’m grateful to join Reps. McBride and Houlahan for this important conversation. House Democrats stand united to lower costs and support working families.” Rep. Houlahan, Chair of the New Dems’ Economic Growth & Cost of Living Working Group, brought care advocates from Pennsylvania to learn from Delaware’s success passing the Healthy Delaware Families Act — the state’s paid family and medical leave law passed under the leadership of Rep. McBride during her time as a state senator. “I’m thrilled to join my friend Rep. McBride in discussing a topic near and dear to me and so many Americans: access to child care and paid leave,” said Rep. Chrissy Houlahan. “Neighboring Delaware has led the charge with innovative solutions, and I hope Pennsylvania follows soon. Thanks to New Dems for elevating the importance of the care economy and bringing us together to find real solutions.” The conversation highlighted not just the economic urgency of care policies, but the moral imperative to act. Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay noted that many Delaware families are paying more for child care than their mortgage, and emphasized that representation in government matters. She noted that a majority of Delaware state legislative leaders are now parents, including several working mothers with young children — with this change, the state is acting with urgency to build a care economy that meets the needs of modern families. Nicole Pilchard shared how living paycheck to paycheck means there’s no safety net when illness strikes — making paid leave a necessity, not a luxury. Dr. Margaret Chou drew a direct line between paid leave and maternal and infant health, stating plainly: “It’s a matter of life and death.” Liz Richards shared heartbreaking stories of Delawareans using baby shower gift cards to pay their utility bills or turning to GoFundMe during a child’s cancer treatment. “They plant the seeds for the food to grow,” said one union leader, underscoring the essential role care workers play in our society and economy. Participants also stressed the broader social cost of inaction. Kirsten Olson highlighted how poverty and child neglect are deeply connected, and argued that investing in families up front reduces long-term societal harm. Dan O’Brien urged policymakers to stop assuming who supports paid leave — reminding the room that 80% of voters, including two-thirds of Republicans, favor it — and called on businesses to see paid leave as a strategic asset, not a burden. Rep. Houlahan emphasized the need for public-private partnerships, and Whip Clark underscored the need to treat care work as core infrastructure — arguing that this investment is one of the smartest uses of public dollars. She closed with a pointed challenge: “Families know the system is rigged against them — because it is. It’s our job to fix that.” Full list of attendees: Julie Bieber, Kingswood Community Center Jillian Bruce-Willis, President and CEO of Brew Ha Ha Shawn Colleran, Delaware Association of Letter Carriers Dr. Margaret Chou, Obstetrician Joe Diagle, Mallard Financial Partners, Inc. Dr. Abby Nerlinger, Pediatrician Dan O’Brien, Children’s First PA Kirsten Olson, Children & Families First Dr. Dannae Orisomolade, Delaware State University Chris Otto, Delaware Nurses Association Nicole Pilchard, LiUNA Local 1029, Delaware State & Federal Employees Jamie Schneider, Educational Enrichment Center DE Liz Richards, Delaware Cares Dr. Melanie Thomas Price, A Leap of Faith Child Development Center Jan White, New Castle County Chamber of Commerce",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-honors-veterans-condemns-budget-attacks-va-services-ahead-memorial,"Rep. McBride Honors Veterans, Condemns Budget Attacks on VA Services Ahead of Memorial Day",2025-05-21,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) delivered a floor speech ahead of Memorial Day, condemning ongoing Republican proposals to slash funding for veterans’ services and break America’s sacred promise to those who served. She warned that the Trump Administration’s mass layoffs and the House Republican budget would inflict real harm on veterans. “You don’t support veterans by handing them a folded flag with one hand and cutting their lifelines with the other,” said Rep. McBride. “This isn’t just bad budgeting. It’s a betrayal.” McBride recently joined veterans, families, and care providers in Delaware to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Wilmington VA Medical Center, which provided over 338,000 appointments last year alone. She praised the center’s record of care as a model of the promise the federal government must fulfill every day. “Every single one of those visits is fulfilling a sacred promise that the government has made to show up for those who have sacrificed for all of us,” McBride said. McBride cited new efforts by the Trump Administration to fire nearly 6,000 VA workers, with proposals under consideration to lay off up to 80,000 more employees—including the very staff who process veterans' benefits and deliver life-saving care. She also highlighted that more than 1.6 million veterans rely on Medicaid, and that cuts to VA services, Medicaid, and SNAP would fall hardest on disabled, aging, and rural veterans. “Veterans who fought for our country should not be forced to fight for the coverage and assistance they earned long ago,” said McBride. “Delaware’s veterans—and veterans across this country—don’t need slogans. They need support.” McBride called on Congress to reject proposals that would undermine veterans’ care and dignity and urged her colleagues to heed President Lincoln’s charge: “Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.” “I didn’t come to Congress to sanction cruelty,” McBride concluded. “I came to keep our word.” Watch the full floor speech here. Read the full transcript below. “Mr. Speaker, “Earlier this month, I joined veterans, families, and care providers to celebrate 75 years of service at the Wilmington VA Medical Center — a facility that provided three hundred thirty-eight thousand appointments last year alone. “That’s visits to a primary care doctor, a dentist, drug and alcohol counseling. Every single one of those visits is fulfilling a sacred promise that the government has made to show up for those who have sacrificed for all of us. “As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, we must recognize the responsibility that we have, as elected officials — not just on Monday but every day of the year — to honor those who have given their last full measure of devotion by fulfilling our commitment to all who have served this country. “Our country has long recognized the value of service by promising our veterans that, no matter who sits in the Oval Office or behind this dais, they will be cared for and protected. “But today, that promise is in jeopardy. “Nearly 6,000 veterans have already been summarily fired by the Trump administration. And now, they’re pushing a plan to lay off 80,000 of the very workers who process benefits and facilitate life-saving care through the VA. “And if that weren’t enough, as I speak, Congressional Republicans are continuing to advance a budget that would slash support for veterans even further — undermining health care, housing assistance, and food support. “Let me be clear: you don’t support veterans by handing them a folded flag with one hand and cutting their lifelines with the other. “More than 1.6 million veterans rely on Medicaid for their health coverage. If House Republicans succeed in their slash and burn proposal it will mean real harm for veterans and their families. “My constituents are warning me — and they’re right — that cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and VA services will fall hardest on hurt disabled and aging veterans, especially in rural areas and communities of color. “House Republicans have chosen to unilaterally pursue a budget that puts tax cuts for billionaires ahead of care for the people who wore the uniform. “This is not just bad budgeting. It’s a betrayal. “Delaware’s veterans — and veterans across this country — don’t need slogans. They need support. They need stable housing. They need accessible health care. They need us to keep our promise to them. “Veterans who fought for our country should not be forced to fight for the coverage and assistance they earned long ago. “I didn’t come to Congress to sanction cruelty. I came to keep our word. To ensure that the veterans I met at the Wilmington VA — and the tens of thousands more across our state — are treated not as political props but as patriots deserving dignity. “This Memorial Day, I urge my colleagues to follow the famous charge of President Lincoln: “Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.” No mission is more important or righteous. “Thank you. I yield back.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-applauds-house-passage-anchor-act-protect-delawares-coastal,Rep. McBride Applauds House Passage of ANCHOR Act to Protect Delaware’s Coastal Research,2025-05-20,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the ANCHOR Act, bipartisan legislation to enhance cybersecurity and telecommunications for the U.S. Academic Research Fleet, including the University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp, Delaware’s flagship oceanographic research vessel. Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE), a cosponsor of the bill, delivered remarks on the House floor ahead of the vote. “I rise today in support of the ANCHOR Act — a bipartisan bill to protect American maritime research and strengthen our national security,” said Rep. McBride. “The University of Delaware’s research vessel, the Hugh R. Sharp, is a floating lab used by scientists and students to study everything from our ocean health, to fisheries, to coastal storms — all of this happening right off the coast of Delaware. The Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research (ANCHOR) Act directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a comprehensive plan to modernize the cybersecurity and communications infrastructure aboard ARF vessels. McBride highlighted the urgent need for upgrades on vessels like the R/V Sharp, which are vulnerable to cyberattacks from hostile foreign actors seeking to target sensitive maritime and national security research. The R/V Sharp supports not only UD scientists and students but also researchers across the Mid-Atlantic. “But right now, ships like the Sharp are running on outdated technology — and that makes them sitting ducks for cyberattacks from hackers and foreign adversaries,” McBride warned. The bill passed with bipartisan support and requires the NSF to report to Congress within one year of enactment. The University of Delaware praised the bill: ""The University of Delaware's R/V Sharp, a member of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet (ARF), is an asset to UD and institutions across the Mid-Atlantic region,” said Fabrice Veron, Dean of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment at University of Delaware. “This research vessel enables scientists and students to explore and sample the coastal ocean as they conduct research in a variety of marine disciplines including biogeochemical processes, acoustics, marine mammal and fisheries research, and more. Cybersecurity and connectivity are critical to the fleet's science mission, including conducting complex ocean research and supporting naval tactical operations. Continued telecommunications improvements would allow the fleet to maintain and expand expertise in emerging blue technology in Delaware and around the world."" To support the R/V Sharp’s mission, Rep. McBride has also submitted a $1.5 million Community Project Funding request to NOAA to support Phase Two of mid-life maintenance and upgrades for the R/V Sharp. The investment would extend the vessel’s life by 10–15 years, ensuring safe, reliable operations and experiential education. Continued investment will protect a vital national asset, bolster Delaware’s leadership in ocean science, and support sustainable stewardship of marine resources essential to the state’s economy and environmental resilience. “Protecting the Sharp - and our entire Academic Research fleet, helps Delaware track sea level rise and protect our coastal communities — a big deal for the lowest-lying state in the nation,” McBride continued. “That is why I’ve submitted a $1.5 million funding request to NOAA to make sure the Sharp gets the upgrades it needs. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-condemns-republicans-deadly-plans-cut-medicaid-house-floor-people,Rep. McBride Condemns Republican’s Deadly Plans to Cut Medicaid on House Floor: “People Will Die”,2025-05-15,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) delivered a speech on the floor of the US House of Representatives opposing the Republican-led proposal to make historic cuts to Medicaid— the single largest evisceration of health care in American history. In her remarks, McBride drew from the stories of Delawareans who rely on Medicaid, and warned of the deadly consequences for children, seniors, caregivers, and people with disabilities. “I rise today as a representative of the nearly one in four Delawareans who rely on Medicaid — families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities whose lives now hang in the balance,” McBride said. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, this budget proposal would strip health insurance from nearly 14 million people. “That’s not belt-tightening,” said McBride. “That’s life-threatening.” McBride highlighted the story of Caroline, a young woman from Newark with a rare condition who told her, “Without Medicaid, I could die.” She also cited messages from hospital leaders, nurses, and community clinics across Delaware who have warned of irreparable harm to patients and an already-overburdened health care system. “If these cuts advance, people will die,” McBride said. “I didn’t come to Congress to rubber-stamp cruelty. I came to fight for the people I represent—for aging parents in Sussex County, for caregivers in Kent, for kids in Wilmington.” McBride detailed how the Republican budget would: Raise costs for working families — through new out-of-pocket expenses, higher premiums, and loss in coverage. Creates excessive red tape for patients, providers, and state government — barriers designed to trip people up and push them out. And it adds 3.7 trillion dollars to the deficit — not to expand care or invest in working people, but to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. “They are importing the worst parts of the private insurance industry into a life-saving program,” McBride said. “And when you make working people pay more for basic health care—that is a tax.” McBride closed by reading a message from a Delaware single mother and health care worker who relies on Medicaid: “Without Medicaid, neither of us would have insurance. My employer doesn’t offer health coverage and I can’t afford the five hundred dollar a month private plan with high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. If we lose Medicaid, we lose everything.” “P.S. I am a healthcare worker with a Bachelor’s degree. This isn’t about being too lazy to work.” “We owe her—and millions of others—better than this,” McBride said. “I urge my colleagues to reject this cruel and catastrophic proposal.” The full speech is available for use here. The transcript of the speech is below. “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. “I rise today as a representative of the nearly one in four Delawareans who rely on Medicaid — families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities whose lives now hang in the balance. “Republicans in Congress have proposed not only the largest cut to Medicaid in American history — but the single largest evisceration of health care in American history, period. “According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, this slash and burn proposal would strip health insurance from nearly 14 million people. That’s not belt-tightening. That’s life-threatening. “Since the majority in Congress began advancing this plan, I’ve heard from hundreds of Delawareans who can’t sleep — gripped by the fear of losing the care that keeps them, or their kids, alive. “Caroline, a young woman from Newark, has a rare condition that requires extensive medical intervention. Without Medicaid, she told me that she could die. “Caroline, tragically, is not alone. If these cuts advance, people will die. “I’ve heard from doctors, nurses, hospital leaders and community health clinics across our state. They all agree: Republican cuts to Medicaid will do irreparable harm — eliminating a lifeline for their patients and putting further strain on our hospital systems that are already facing a workforce crisis. “But let’s talk about what’s actually in the Republican proposal. “The majority party wants to impose needless and excessive paperwork requirements that serve no purpose but to push people off the rolls. They are importing the worst parts of the private health insurance industry, needless bureaucratic barriers and excessive paperwork, into a life-saving program to make it harder to qualify for care. All to pad the pockets of the ultra-wealthy. “And if that weren’t enough, the bill also includes what can only be described as a back door abortion ban — prohibiting Medicaid funding from going to family planning clinics that provide abortion services, even if that funding isn’t used for abortion care. This means shuttering access to trusted providers and family planning clinics—especially in rural areas where options are already scarce. “They’re doing all of this while forcing working families to pay more out of pocket. When you make working people pay more for basic health care — that is a tax. Republicans in Congress want to tax the health care of working people all to just partially pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest. “This administration and Republicans promised Americans three things last year: lower costs, cutting red tape, and bringing down the deficit. “But let’s review what their budget will do: “It raises costs for working families across the country — through new out-of-pocket expenses, higher premiums, and loss in coverage. “It creates new bureaucratic red tape for patients, providers, and state government — barriers designed to trip people up and push them out. “And it adds 3.7 trillion dollars to the deficit — not to expand care or invest in working people, but to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. “I didn’t come to Congress to rubber-stamp cruelty. I came to fight for the people I represent—for aging parents in Sussex County, for caregivers in Kent, for kids in Wilmington. “Let me end with the words of another Delawarean, a single mom: “Without Medicaid, neither of us would have insurance. My employer doesn’t offer health coverage and I can’t afford the five hundred dollar a month private plan with high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. If we lose Medicaid, we lose everything.” “She added this: “P.S. I am a healthcare worker with a Bachelor’s degree. This isn’t about being too lazy to work.” “We owe her — and millions of others — better than this. “I urge my colleagues to reject this cruel and catastrophic proposal. “Thank you. I yield back my time.” ### Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittees on Europe and on Oversight & Intelligence, she also serves on the House Space, Science and Technology Committee and its subcommittee on Research and Technology. She serves as a Deputy Whip for Policy in the Democratic Caucus.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-fair-leave-isnt-just-matter-fair-policy-its-matter-life-and-death,Rep. McBride: “Fair Leave isn’t Just a Matter of Fair Policy — It’s a Matter of Life and Death”,2025-05-15,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) released a deeply personal video message announcing the introduction of the FAIR Leave Act, bipartisan legislation she is leading to strengthen the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In the video, Rep. McBride shares her experience caring for her late husband, Andy, during his battle with cancer. “The fight for fair leave isn’t just a matter of fair policy—it’s a matter of life and death,” McBride says in the video. “I know because I lived it. I held my husband’s hand as he took his last breath after his battle with cancer. At the time, we were working for the same employer.” Under current FMLA regulations, spouses who work for the same employer must split a single 12-week leave period, unlike other families who each are entitled to full leave. The FAIR Leave Act (Fully Adhering to Individual Rights in Leave) would end this inequity by guaranteeing each worker the full 12 weeks of job-protected leave provided under federal law. “That means that two new parents who work for the same employer get half the leave of other new parents,” McBride explains in the video. “It means that a patient and their spouse could lose their job or health coverage simply for needing more than 12 weeks between the two of them.” The FAIR Leave Act, introduced with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Haley Stevens (D-MI), is a commonsense, bipartisan fix that restores fairness to the FMLA and provides much-needed flexibility for working families during some of life’s most difficult moments. McBride, who in her first term as a Delaware State Senator passed the landmark Healthy Delaware Families Act to establish paid family and medical leave statewide, says this fight is both personal and urgent. “Up until his last breath, Andy and I both knew how lucky we were. So many couples aren’t nearly as lucky,” McBride reflected in the video. “I ran for Congress because I do not believe that in the wealthiest, most developed nation on earth that the time and ability to get and provide care should be a matter of luck. It should be the law of the land.” The full video is available here for use. Learn more about the FAIR Leave Act here and access the full bill text here. The full transcript of the video is below: “The fight for fair leave isn’t just a matter of fair policy–it’s a matter of life and death. “I know because I lived it. “I held my husband’s hand as he took his last breath after his battle with cancer. “At the time, we were working for the same employer. “Andy and I had met when I was still in college and we would go on to work at the same place. He was working to expand health care under the ACA and I was working on passing workplace protections. And we were falling in love – feeling, as two 20-year-olds, that we had a world of possibilities before the two of us. “And then, when we got the news of Andy’s diagnosis, the world came crashing down on us. “Andy had a fighting spirit up until the end. And through it all, we both knew how lucky we were. “We knew we were lucky that Andy had health insurance that allowed him to get care that would hopefully save his life. “We knew we were lucky to have flexibility with our employer that allowed him to focus on the full time job of getting treatment and for me to be there by his side, to support and care for him through surgeries, radiation, and chemotherapy - and, when he found out his cancer was terminal, to care for him as I walked alongside him to his passing. “Up until his last breath, Andy and I both knew how lucky we were. So many couples aren’t nearly as lucky. “I ran for Congress because I do not believe that in the wealthiest, most developed nation on earth that the time and ability to get and provide care should be a matter of luck. “It should be the law of the land. “Workers should be at the grace and favor of their employer to get the care they need. “It’s why I worked across the aisle with my colleagues in the Delaware State Senate to expand access to health care and guarantee the leave that workers need. “And it’s why I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan FAIR Leave Act in Congress–legislation to strengthen the landmark federal Family and Medical Leave Act by ensuring that families who work for the same employer are entitled to the same job-protected leave as other workers. “Under current federal law, married individuals who work for the same employer have to share a total of 12 weeks of leave between them unlike families who work for different employers. That means that new parents who work for the same employer get half the parental leave as other new parents. It means that both a patient and their spouse who work for the same company could risk losing their job and their health coverage because they need more than 12 weeks of leave between the two of them. “Our bill changes that – guaranteeing that every worker covered by FMLA is able toget up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave. This bipartisan bill is about families and fairness, compassion, and care. “Because no one should have to choose between their job and the people they love. “Now, let’s get it done. Stay in touch, and I’ll do the same.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcbride-fitzpatrick-and-stevens-introduce-fair-leave-act-deliver,"Reps. McBride, Fitzpatrick, and Stevens Introduce FAIR Leave Act to Deliver Commonsense Fix for Working Families",2025-05-14,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE), alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Haley Stevens (D-MI), introduced the FAIR Leave Act, a bipartisan, commonsense fix to ensure that married individuals working for the same employer are each entitled to the full benefits provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Currently, FMLA regulations often require married couples employed by the same organization to share a single 12-week leave period, limiting families’ ability to care for loved ones or welcome a new child. The FAIR Leave Act—short for Fully Adhering to Individual Rights in Leave—removes this outdated restriction, guaranteeing that each spouse receives their own 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave. “No one should have to choose between caring for a loved one and keeping their job,” said Rep. McBride. “When my late husband, Andy, was diagnosed with cancer, we were working for the same employer. While Andy and I were lucky to have a compassionate employer that allowed us to take off the necessary time, other workers aren’t as lucky. Just because a family works for the same employer doesn’t mean they should get less time off than other families. This bipartisan fix is long overdue.” The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible workers with unpaid, job-protected leave to care for a newborn or newly adopted child, tend to a seriously ill spouse, child, or parent, address their own serious health condition, or manage certain obligations related to a family member’s military service. Under current federal regulation, if both spouses work for the same employer, their total combined leave is capped at 12 weeks for key caregiving reasons, such as bonding with a new child or caring for a parent. The FAIR Leave Act restores individual leave rights for each spouse, providing critical flexibility during life’s most pressing moments — whether it’s navigating illness, caring for a parent, or bonding with a new child. “Our family leave policies are outdated and fail to reflect the real needs of today’s working families,” said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1). “Married couples working for the same employer should not be penalized simply because of their relationship. Our bipartisan FAIR Leave Act removes outdated restrictions and guarantees that all workers—regardless of marital status—can access the full leave benefits they’ve earned.” ""The FAIR Leave Act is bipartisan, common sense legislation that will allow new parents working for the same employer to access a full 12 weeks of job-protected leave each after the birth or adoption of their child,” said Rep. Stevens. “This is an important step that will make having a family easier in Michigan and across the country. I want to thank my colleagues for their bipartisan commitment to this important issue."" “This is about fairness and dignity for working families,” said Rep. McBride. “Every worker deserves equal access to leave—regardless of who they’re married to or where they work. I’m proud to work across the aisle with Rep. Fitzpatrick to get this done.” The FAIR Leave Act is supported by the National Partnership for Women and Families, the Bipartisan Policy Center Action, the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, Paid Leave for All, Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), the March of Dimes, and the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce. Rep. McBride proudly serves as the Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Care Economy Task Force. In her first term as a state senator, Rep. McBride championed and passed the Healthy Delaware Families Act, establishing a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program. This landmark legislation allows Delaware workers to take time off to care for a loved one without fear of losing a paycheck. Delaware's commitment to supporting caregivers is evident, with more than 129,000 unpaid family caregivers providing critical assistance to help their older parents, spouses, and other loved ones live independently in their homes. These caregivers contribute over 108 million hours of unpaid care each year, valued at approximately $1.58 billion annually. The full bill text is available here. ### Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittees on Europe and on Oversight & Intelligence, she also serves on the House Space, Science and Technology Committee and its subcommittee on Research and Technology. She serves as a Deputy Whip for Policy in the Democratic Caucus.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcbride-flood-introduce-bipartisan-equal-opportunity-all-investors-act,"Reps. McBride, Flood Introduce Bipartisan Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act to Expand Access to Capital and Opportunity",2025-05-13,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Sarah McBride (D-DE) joined Reps. Mike Flood (R-NE), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Cleo Fields (D-LA) in introducing the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act — a bipartisan bill to level the playing field for investors and expand access to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs, including minority-, veteran-, and women-owned businesses. Currently, the definition of an “accredited investor” restricts participation in private capital markets to individuals with over $1 million in net worth (excluding their primary residence) or annual income over $200,000. These rules block many financially capable Americans from building wealth—and limit capital access for businesses outside traditional networks. The Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act changes that by allowing individuals to qualify as accredited investors by passing an exam developed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and administered by FINRA, recognizing financial sophistication—not just wealth. “Everyone deserves a fair shot at opportunity,” said Rep. McBride. “The Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act is a commonsense, bipartisan step toward financial inclusion. By expanding the pool of accredited investors, we’re cutting through unnecessary red tape and opening the doors of our capital markets to a broader, more diverse group of Americans. That means greater access to capital for women, veterans, and communities of color—and more innovation, small business growth, and a stronger economy for everyone. I’m grateful to my colleague, Representative Flood, for his leadership.” “It is my firm belief that greater access to our capital markets should be accessible due to merit and knowledge, not just wealth,” said Rep. Flood (R-NE). “The Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act creates a new pathway for investors to gain accredited investor status by passing a thorough investment exam administered by FINRA. Thank you to my colleagues for joining this effort, and I look forward to bringing this before the full committee.” The bill addresses long-standing inequities in private capital markets, where promising businesses—especially those led by Black, Latino, and other underrepresented founders—face systemic barriers to investment. By expanding who can invest, the bill helps grow a more diverse pool of investors and, in turn, helps underserved entrepreneurs access the resources they need to scale, hire, and succeed. “This legislation would open the door for more investors of color to participate in wealth-building opportunities and help close the capital gap for diverse business owners,” said Ayanna Khan, Founder & President/CEO of the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce. “We applaud Rep. McBride for introducing a bill that recognizes the talent, capability, and potential of communities that have been historically excluded from investment networks.” The bill builds on bipartisan efforts to foster economic equity, empower individual investors, and support entrepreneurship across all communities. The full bill text can be accessed here. ### Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittees on Europe and on Oversight & Intelligence, she also serves on the House Space, Science and Technology Committee and its subcommittee on Research and Technology. She serves as a Deputy Whip for Policy in the Democratic Caucus.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-stands-1000-postal-workers-delaware-against-efforts-privatize-usps,"Rep. McBride Stands with 1,000 Postal Workers in Delaware Against Efforts to Privatize the USPS",2025-05-08,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) took to the House floor to oppose the Trump Administration’s push to privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS), warning of the harm such a move would cause to working families, veterans, and rural communities in Delaware and across the country. “The United States Postal Service isn’t just a convenience—it’s a constitutional promise,” said Rep. McBride. “For more than two centuries, the USPS has connected every corner of this country—delivering prescriptions to seniors, paychecks to workers, and ballots to voters. “And they do all of this without taxpayer funding—because it was never built for profit, but for the public good.” Rep. McBride sounded the alarm on efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Postal Service and open the door to privatization—warning that doing so would mean higher costs, slower service, the elimination of rural delivery, and the loss of over 640,000 middle-class jobs, including nearly 74,000 U.S. veterans. In Delaware alone, nearly 1,000 postal workers would be at risk. “This isn’t about efficiency. This is dismantling public services so they can say government doesn’t work — and then hand those services to the highest bidder,” McBride said. Rep. McBride pledged to oppose any legislation that weakens or dismantles the Postal Service and called on Congress to strengthen its operations, modernize delivery infrastructure, and protect affordable, six-day service across the country. “We should be strengthening the Postal Service—not selling it off. Because some things should serve people—not profit.” Rep. McBride has consistently stood up for essential federal services and the workers who provide them. She is a co-sponsor of legislation to oppose the privatization of the USPS and legislation that would secure the Postal Service’s infrastructure. The full transcript of the speech is below and available here for use. “Mr. Speaker, “The United States Postal Service isn’t just a convenience—it’s a constitutional promise. For more than two centuries, the USPS has connected every corner of this country—delivering prescriptions to seniors, paychecks to workers, and ballots to voters. And they do all of this without taxpayer funding — because it was never built for profit, but for the public good. “Today, that promise is under threat. The Trump administration’s effort to privatize the Postal Service would mean higher costs, slower service, and the elimination of rural delivery — because corporations won’t serve what isn’t profitable. “It would also mean the loss of strong, middle-class jobs for over 640,000 postal workers across the country — including nearly 74,000 US veterans. In Delaware alone, nearly 1,000 of my neighbors would be at risk. “This isn’t about efficiency. This is dismantling public services so they can say government doesn’t work — and then hand those services to the highest bidder. “We should be strengthening the Postal Service — not selling it off. Because some things should serve people — not profit.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-second-sign-discharge-petition-force-vote-protecting-medicaid-and,Rep. McBride Second to Sign Discharge Petition to Force Vote on the Protecting Medicaid and SNAP Act,2025-05-06,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) became the second House Democrat to sign a discharge petition to force an up-or-down vote on the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act — legislation that would block any cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs under the House Republican budget plan. “I just got off the floor of the House, where I became the second Democrat to sign the discharge petition for the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act,” said Rep. McBride. “This is legislation that would protect Medicaid and SNAP from efforts by Republicans here in Congress to cut them.” House Republicans have already twice voted in favor of budget instructions that would slash Medicaid and food assistance by over $1 trillion, jeopardizing health care and food assistance for millions of Americans. “House Republicans have said they're not going to cut Medicaid and SNAP,” McBride said. “So if they're serious—if they're really not going to cut health care for 1 in 2 kids in America, 1 in 5 Americans—then why don't they go sign this discharge petition?” The Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act, led by Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle, would protect families by prohibiting Republicans from weaponizing the reconciliation process to cut benefits or remove individuals from Medicaid and SNAP. A discharge petition allows members of Congress to bypass House Majority leadership and bring legislation directly to the floor if 218 members sign on. “This bill has been bottled up by House Republicans,” McBride added. “But if they mean what they say—if they’re not going to touch health care for Americans across this country—then they should go sign this discharge petition and put their money where their mouth is.” In Delaware alone, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP would impact: Over 249,000 Delawareans covered by Medicaid Nearly 1 in 2 Delaware kids covered by Medicaid 11% of Delawareans who rely on SNAP to afford groceries Rep. McBride has made defending Medicaid one of her top priorities in Congress — uplifting the stories of Delawareans who rely on it for cancer treatment, disability support, mental health care, and home-based care for seniors. “These are programs that keep our communities healthy, safe, and fed,” said McBride. “They are not bargaining chips. I’ll keep fighting to protect them from political games and broken promises.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/delawares-congresswoman-mcbride-denounces-trump-administrations-illegal-cuts,Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride Denounces Trump Administration’s Illegal Cuts to Library Funding on House Floor,2025-05-01,2025,2025-05,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) took to the House floor to condemn the Trump Administration’s illegal dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) — an action that has halted vital federal support for libraries across the country, including Delaware’s 33 public libraries. Her remarks come after she visited Lewes Public Library, where she met with staff and constituents to hear firsthand how these cuts are already disrupting services. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn this administration’s harmful and illegal effort to gut the Institute of Museum and Library Services,” said Rep. McBride in her floor speech. “Let’s be clear: this is a direct attack on rural families, veterans, caregivers, and children—including thousands of Delawareans who rely on local libraries not just for books, but for help with job applications, disability forms, and housing assistance."" An executive order issued by President Trump directed the so-called “reduction of the federal bureaucracy,” leading IMLS to place its entire staff on administrative leave—effectively shutting down operations and freezing the distribution of nearly $300 million in congressionally appropriated funds. Delaware libraries rely on over $1.3 million annually from IMLS to provide community programs, public internet access, educational tools, and critical benefits navigation services. “In Dover, librarians are helping my neighbors navigate Social Security delays. In Lewes, they’re supporting unhoused jobseekers. In Harrington, they’re guiding caregivers through pages of red tape just to access basic support. This isn’t just morally wrong—it’s a violation of the law. The administration is not only defunding vital community programs—it’s defying the will of the American people. “This isn’t just morally wrong—it’s a violation of the law. Congress appropriated these funds. The administration is not only defunding vital community programs—it’s defying the will of the American people."" In a letter led by Senator Chris Coons to Acting Director Keith Sonderling, Rep. McBride joined Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) in reminding the Trump Administration that IMLS was created by statute, created and funded by Congress for the express purpose of meeting the “essential information, education, research, economic, cultural, and civic needs” of Americans. The law requires IMLS to operate both a Museum Services Office and a Library Services Office, which provide support across all 50 states. “With just 1.93 million dollars a year, Delaware libraries are able to preserve our history, strengthen our workforce, and meet people where they are to deliver critical services. “Cutting this lifeline isn’t efficiency. It’s cruelty. “I urge the administration to reverse course—and I stand with my colleagues in demanding full funding for the services our communities need and deserve.” The full video is available to view and download here. ### Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittees on Europe and on Oversight & Intelligence, she also serves on the House Space, Science and Technology Committee and its subcommittee on Research and Technology. She serves as a Deputy Whip for Policy in the Democratic Caucus.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:20:29Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-rep-mcbride-celebrates-young-artists-2025-delaware-congressional,PHOTO RELEASE: Rep. McBride Celebrates Young Artists at 2025 Delaware Congressional Art Competition,2025-04-24,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WILMINGTON, DE — On Tuesday evening, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) hosted the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Reception at Wilmington’s Bridge Art Gallery to honor Delaware’s high school artists and announce this year’s winners. The nationwide competition, sponsored annually by the U.S. House of Representatives, recognizes outstanding student artwork from every congressional district across the country. Photos from the event are available for use here. “Every brushstroke, every photograph, every piece of art we saw tonight is a reminder of what’s possible when young people are given the space to be seen, to create, and to lead,” said Rep. McBride. “Delaware’s students have vision, courage, and talent—and it was a joy to celebrate them and their families tonight.” This year’s first place winner is Grace Huang, a student at Tower Hill, whose piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside other winners from across the country. Second place went to Sofia Corona-Flores, and third place to Aminah Mwangi, both of Cab Calloway School of the Arts. Their artwork will hang in Rep. McBride’s Wilmington office for the year. Rep. McBride with second place winner, Sofia Corona-Flores Rep. McBride with third place winner, Aminah Mwangi Twelve students in total were selected as finalists from a pool of 35 submissions. Their artwork—ranging from acrylic paintings to photography—was displayed during the reception and reviewed by a panel of local artists. Families, teachers, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the student artists' creativity, storytelling, and skill. The event was held at Bridge Art Gallery, a Black-owned community art space in downtown Wilmington that uplifts regional artists and makes art accessible to all through exhibitions, educational programming, and publishing. Delaware’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition Finalists: Sawyer Caldwell — Salesianum School — More Than a Sport — Two players helping each other up, Photograph Natasha Colman — Cab Calloway School of Arts — Working Man — Portrait of her father, Painting (Acrylic Paint) Sofia Corona-Flores — Cab Calloway School of Arts — Green Afternoon — Nature drawing of Hagley Museum, Painting (Acrylic Paint) Saniya Dagley — Smyrna High School — Mommy and Me — Mother and daughter touching foreheads, Painting (Acrylic Paint) Maria Dominelli — The Tatnall School — Lemons Adrift — Lemons floating in water, Oil Pastels Ausim Gravesande — Newark High School — A Piece of My Life — Water droplet with eyeball, Charcoal Sean Hargraves — Cab Calloway School of Arts — Autumn's Kettle — Tea pot in nature, Painting (Oil Paint) Grace Huang — Tower Hill — Guiding Light — Mother and daughter playing on ocean floor, Painting (Acrylic Paint) Yooleun Kim — Cab Calloway School of Arts — Feel the Bare Rhythm, Natural! — Ballet shoes in field, Collage Aminah Mwangi — Cab Calloway School of Arts — My Little Brother — Little brother in bright colors, Painting (Acrylic Paint) Leonardo Rodriguez — Cab Calloway School of Arts — Pages of Prehistoric Pasts — Letter to parents with Legos, Drawing Addison Townsend — Newark Charter School — An Artist Flash Sheet — Multiple self-portraits with tattoo designs, Drawing: Charcoals and Colored Pencils “In a time when the arts are too often underfunded or overlooked, this competition reminds us that creativity is civic leadership,” said Rep. McBride. “Our students aren’t just tomorrow’s artists—they’re today’s voices.” Photos from the event are available for use here. ### Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittees on Europe and on Oversight & Intelligence, she also serves on the House Space, Science and Technology Committee and its subcommittee on Research and Technology. She serves as a Deputy Whip for Policy in the Democratic Caucus.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-rep-mcbride-joins-senator-coons-biotech-leaders-and-nsceb,"PHOTO RELEASE: Rep. McBride Joins Senator Coons, Biotech Leaders, and NSCEB Commissioners to Highlight Innovation, Workforce Investment",2025-04-22,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEWARK, DE — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE.) joined Senator Chris Coons (D-DE.), Commissioners from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), and University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis for a visit to National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL)’s state-of-the-art facility to see firsthand how biotechnology is advancing U.S. national security, economic resilience, and workforce development—both in Delaware and nationwide. Representative McBride delivered the following remarks at the site visit: “Good morning, everyone. “Let me begin by thanking Dr. Kelvin Lee and the incredible team at NIIMBL for hosting us today—and for your tireless work to ensure that America not only innovates in biotechnology, but does so with safety, speed, and purpose. “I also want to thank Senator Coons for his leadership and partnership. His deep commitment to science, security, and economic development continues to shape Delaware’s future and our nation’s. “The report unveiled today by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology makes one thing abundantly clear: the next era of global competition won’t just be about silicon chips or satellites—it will be about cells, proteins, and DNA. “Biotechnology is no longer just a field of discovery; it is a platform for design—a way to grow stronger crops, cure diseases, defend our nation, and yes, even build our economy from the ground up. “But the report also warns us: time is short. China has spent two decades building a biotech ecosystem designed to dominate global supply chains. If we fail to act—if we fall behind—we may never catch up. “That’s why what’s happening here at NIIMBL matters so much. Right here in Delaware, we are proving that the United States can lead this revolution—ethically, equitably, and strategically. “We’re training a skilled workforce. We’re partnering across sectors. We’re making real investments in real people. And we’re building an ecosystem where innovation doesn’t just serve markets—it serves our communities, our security, and our shared values. “The Commission’s message is urgent, but it is also empowering. We have what we need to lead—if we choose to act boldly and together. “So let’s invest in our talent. Let’s protect our intellectual property. Let’s build resilient supply chains. And let’s show the world that the future of biotechnology is not just about scientific progress—but about democratic leadership, national resilience, and economic opportunity for every American. “Thank you—and let’s get to work.” The visit to NIIMBL’s headquarters at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus followed the recent release of NSCEB’s bipartisan report outlining the urgent need for federal investment in emerging biotechnology, warning that the U.S. risks falling behind China in this critical sector without swift action. As the Commission’s report makes clear, biotechnology is a foundational platform for the future—shaping everything from pandemic preparedness to defense innovation to precision medicine. The report calls for expanding public-private partnerships like NIIMBL, securing intellectual property, and investing in U.S.-based manufacturing and skilled workforce development. NIIMBL is one of 18 Manufacturing USA innovation institutes and plays a national role in accelerating biopharmaceutical innovation, scaling advanced manufacturing technologies, and preparing the next generation of biotech workers. ### Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittees on Europe and on Oversight & Intelligence, she also serves on the House Space, Science and Technology Committee and its subcommittee on Research and Technology. She serves as a Deputy Whip for Policy in the Democratic Caucus.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-rep-mcbride-visits-university-delaware-small-business,"PHOTO RELEASE: Rep. McBride Visits University of Delaware Small Business Development Center, Highlights Cost of Living on Small Businesses",2025-04-22,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"NEWARK, DE — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) visited the Delaware Small Business Development Center (DSBDC) at its Newark headquarters, where she met with business advisors and heard directly from the team supporting thousands of Delaware entrepreneurs each year. The visit focused on DSBDC’s efforts to bolster small business growth and resilience, especially as families and entrepreneurs navigate rising costs. Small businesses make up 98% of all businesses in the state, and employ nearly 230,000 Delawareans. “When we talk about the cost of living, we can’t forget the cost of doing business,” said Rep. McBride. “From cyber threats to supply chain shocks to the threat of new tariffs, Delaware’s small business owners are under pressure. But the work happening at DSBDC shows what’s possible when we invest in entrepreneurs—not just with slogans, but with support.” The Delaware SBDC advised more than 1,800 clients, supported over 5,300 jobs, and helped raise $47 million in capital in 2024 alone. As the only nationally accredited program of its kind in the state, DSBDC offers no-cost consulting, tailored training, and direct assistance to startups, legacy businesses, and minority-owned enterprises. Rep. McBride’s visit comes as small business owners across the country face the potential economic fallout of the Trump Administration’s proposed tariffs, including on goods critical to entrepreneurs and manufacturers alike. The Congresswoman has led and joined efforts to exempt essential child care items and other consumer staples from tariff hikes that would raise costs for working families and Main Street businesses. “Delaware is a state of neighbors—and a state of small businesses. They're the backbone of the First State's economy from Wilmington to Georgetown,” said Rep. McBride. “At a time when costs are rising and global instability threatens supply chains, our job is to make life easier for entrepreneurs—not harder. That means fighting against harmful tariffs, expanding access to capital, and protecting programs like the SBDC that provide real results.” During the visit, Rep. McBride met with: Mike Bowman, DSBDC State Director Tom Thunstrom, DSBDC Center Director for Kent & Sussex Counties Marisa Tranchitella Foltz, DSBDC Cybersecurity Program Manager Lou DiNetta, DSBDC Innovation & Tech Program Manager Troy Farmer, DSBDC SSBCI Program Manager Discussions covered DSBDC’s work on artificial intelligence, cyber readiness, technical assistance for underserved communities, and federal grant advising. The discussion also expanded to the urgent need to combat cuts to the Small Business Administration. DSBDC also previewed strategic priorities from their 2025 roadmap, including expanded digital access, AI-enabled advising, and increased engagement with underrepresented entrepreneurs. ### Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittees on Europe and on Oversight & Intelligence, she also serves on the House Space, Science and Technology Committee and its subcommittee on Research and Technology. She serves as a Deputy Whip for Policy in the Democratic Caucus.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/100-days-rep-sarah-mcbride-delivers-delawareans-pushes-back-trump,"100 Days In: Rep. Sarah McBride Delivers for Delawareans, Pushes Back on Trump Administration Overreach",2025-04-21,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WILMINGTON, DE — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride celebrates her 100th day serving the greatest state in the union in the U.S. House of Representatives. Since being sworn in on January 3, Rep. McBride has made clear that her focus is on results, not rhetoric, working across the aisle to deliver for Delawareans while standing firm against the worst excesses of the Trump Administration. “I promised I’d work with anyone who’s willing to work with me to deliver for Delawareans—and that’s exactly what I’ve done,” said Rep. McBride. “From restoring funding for manufacturing to standing up for seniors and caregivers, I’ve been focused on building a government that works for the people of Delaware.” In just her first 100 days, Rep. McBride has: Introduced two bipartisan bills that would address scammers and the cost of eggs for Delawareans. Helped to introduce two bills to address manufacturing funding and sanctions against an Iranian-backed terrorist group. Restored federal funding for Delaware manufacturers and stood up to the Trump administration for ripping promised funds from other critical programs serving Delawareans. Co-sponsored more than 120 bills, including 75 bipartisan bills and 24 led by Republicans. Joined her colleagues in sending over 100 letters, demanding answers from the Trump Administration on policies that harm Delawareans. Helped 296 Delawareans with casework yielding over $360,000 returned to constituents. Traveled more than 3,000 miles across the state, visiting constituents in Seaford, Newark, Magnolia, Rehoboth, and beyond. Delivering for Delaware: ✅ Restored federal funding for the Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP) after the Trump Administration attempted to eliminate it—protecting 423 manufacturing jobs and $77.5M in economic activity. ✅ Introduced the bipartisan Ending Scam Credit Repair Act (ESCRA) to crack down on scammers in the so-called “credit repair” industry. ✅ Introduced the bipartisan SAVE Our Poultry Act, focused on combating avian flu and bringing down costs for families at the grocery store and farmers after hearing directly from Delaware farmer Mike Puglisi. ✅ Defended Social Security, co-sponsoring legislation to protect beneficiary and legislation to block field office closures and prevent staffing cuts that threaten benefits for over 241,000 Delawareans. ✅ Voted against the Republican budget proposal, which would slash Medicaid and weaken services that roughly 1 in 4 Delawareans rely on. ✅ Fighting back against efforts to defund public health, including Trump Administration attempts to pull $38 million in disease prevention and overdose response funding from Delaware. ✅ Opposing attempts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which supports Delaware’s 33 public libraries with $1.39 million in grant funding. ✅ Led calls to exempt essential childcare necessities like car seats and cribs from Trump’s new tariffs, warning of added costs for working families. Serving Delawareans: Rep. McBride’s constituent advocate team has opened over 296 constituent casework requests in their first 100 days. They have already returned $360,000 to constituents from federal agencies. Monthly, the constituent advocate team sends a casework survey to all constituents that have recently closed cases. In all of this work, they have maintained a 100% satisfaction rate from constituents. Constituents from across the state have submitted feedback: “I was amazed at how promptly I got a response, as I can only imagine how busy a Congresswoman's office is. My issue was resolved quickly, and would not have been resolved if not for your intervention.” “[Their] assistance was invaluable.” “Thank you so much! You have been a lifeline to us, and we will never forget all your help!” “You are amazing! Please thank Congresswoman McBride for her advocacy. After years of miscommunications and frustration, you have helped me when nothing I ever did resulted in a resolution. I can’t thank you enough.” “I am so super excited to tell you that my money went in this morning! Thank you so much for your help. This is such good news for me and my family!!” “Thank you so much for your very expeditious response. You have given me excellent service and follow up. Good job!! Best wishes to you and Congresswoman McBride.” Rep. McBride’s team remains committed to making government work for every Delawarean. Grounded in Delaware: Rep. McBride has spent every day she’s not in Washington on the road in Delaware—meeting with seniors in community centers, small business owners, farmers, coastal mayors, and health care advocates. She’s clocked over 3,000 miles on the road since being elected to ensure that she’s meeting with Delawareans from all walks of life. “Whether I’m meeting with a tech startup in Magnolia or a grandmother at a senior center in Dover, I’m focused on listening to Delawareans—and bringing their voices with me to Congress,” said McBride. That includes visits to: Senior centers and care facilities across Sussex, Kent and New Castle Counties Farmers impacted by avian flu, helping shape bipartisan legislation University of Delaware’s School of Marine Science and Policy campus Small businesses tackling health disparities like Do Care Doula Foundation Small businesses like SUMURI, a forensics company on Main Street in Magnolia Hospitals including Nemours, Bayhealth, Christiana Care, TidalHealth Nanticoke Delaware’s federally qualified health clinics Dover Air Force Base Local coastal communities with mayors, focused on building climate-resilient communities In DC, Rep. McBride has welcomed hundreds of constituents through her office doors. Union leaders from Delaware Education Association, LiUNA, the Delaware Building Trades, Delaware State American Postal Workers Union, National Air Traffic Controllers, and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Delawareans visited her office to advocate against funding cuts by the Trump administration. Incredible Delawareans from the Special Olympics, the Delaware Federation of the Blind, Keep Delaware Beautiful and so many others came to share their stories. Importantly, doctors, patients and caregivers joined in the hundreds to advocate against cuts to Medicaid. “More than anything, I’m focused on delivering results while reining in the worst excesses of the Trump Administration,” McBride added. “That includes calling out the withholding of $10 million from Delaware farmers, nearly 1 million meals from our food banks, and Medicaid that working families depend on. We’ve made progress—but there’s much more to do.” ### Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittees on Europe and on Oversight & Intelligence, she also serves on the House Space, Science and Technology Committee and its subcommittee on Research and Technology. She serves as a Deputy Whip for Policy in the Democratic Caucus.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-stands-against-cuts-medicaid,Rep. McBride Stands Against Cuts to Medicaid,2025-04-17,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) voted no last week on the Republican budget proposal that would dramatically cut federal funding for Medicaid, threatening care for 1 in 4 Delawareans. In opposing the budget, McBride continues to uplift the stories of Delawareans who rely on Medicaid to live with dignity and access essential health care. “Medicaid isn’t a line item—it’s a lifeline,” said Rep. McBride. “When you talk to Delawareans living with disabilities, seniors in long-term care, and working parents trying to make ends meet, it’s clear what’s at stake. This budget isn’t about fiscal discipline—it’s about breaking promises to the people we’re supposed to represent.” Delawareans Speak Out Rep. McBride has received hundreds of stories from her constituents about how access to Medicaid has saved their lives. Across Delaware, caregivers rely on Medicaid to help their loved ones live with dignity, safety, and the care they need. “I’m a small business owner and full-time caregiver for my 80-year-old mother who has vascular dementia. Medicaid helps me manage my own chronic conditions, pay for my son’s asthma medication, and access counseling to stay grounded. Without it, I’d be drowning—not just financially, but emotionally.” “My wife and I adopted a baby girl born to a mother struggling with addiction. Medicaid covered her medical care and ongoing developmental services—giving her a chance to grow up healthy. Without it, families like ours would be left without the support we need to say ‘yes’ to kids who need homes.” “My teenage daughter relies on Medicaid for weekly 1:1 therapy sessions to treat her mental health and for medications to help her cope with cancer. Medicaid ensures she can receive the services her life depends on.” “Our child wouldn’t be able to stay in our home without Medicaid. The cost of care is over $20,000 a month. Medicaid gives us peace of mind—and our child a future. For Delawareans with lifelong disabilities or complex medical conditions, Medicaid is the foundation of care, independence, and quality of life. “After suffering multiple strokes, I was left with limited mobility, vision loss, and cognitive impairments. Medicaid paid for physical and speech therapy, nurse visits, and medications. It is the only reason I’m alive—and the only reason I’m still fighting.” “Without Medicaid, I couldn’t afford the therapies my daughter with cerebral palsy needs to move, eat, and live with dignity. Her wheelchair, adaptive van, and daily care are all supported through the program.” For many Delawareans, Medicaid is the bridge between getting care and going without it. “I’m a graduate student working toward a career in public service. I don’t make enough to afford private insurance, but I also don’t qualify for other support. Medicaid allows me to manage chronic health issues while pursuing my education and future.” “I live on $1,350 a month in Social Security and pay $850 in rent. Medicaid covers my Medicare premiums and prescription drug costs—I truly don’t know how I would survive without it.” “Even after a lifetime of paying into the system, early retirement for health reasons left me vulnerable. Medicaid helps me afford basic care and prescriptions. It’s not about handouts—it’s about a stable future.” “I receive $761 a month. Every penny goes toward surviving. Without Medicaid, I couldn’t afford the medications I take daily. It’s that simple.” “These stories remind us that Medicaid isn’t charity—it’s a promise we make to one another,” said Rep. McBride. “These Delawareans are mothers, small business owners, caregivers, students, and veterans’ families. I’ll never stop fighting to ensure they have the care they need and the dignity they deserve."" What’s at Risk: Congressional Republicans passed a Budget Resolution on April 10, 2025 that directs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to cut spending under its jurisdiction by $880 billion in order to fund $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. The Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP. The Congressional Budget Office found that Medicaid makes up 93% of the spending under their discretion. Eliminating all other programs wouldn’t meet the target of these cuts. The math is clear: deep cuts to Medicaid are the only way to pay for the President’s $4.5 trillion in tax breaks for the wealthy. In Delaware, Medicaid covers: 238,843 people, and 99,182 children 1 in 2 children 43% moms giving birth and their newborn babies 40% of community health center patients 53,000 adults ages 50 and older 3,600 who use home- and community-based services to stay safely in their homes 2,600 who rely on it for nursing home care 13,000 who get additional services that Medicare does not cover, notably, long-term care “I will not sit back while the Trump Administration tries to gut Medicaid and gamble with people’s lives,” McBride added. “These stories aren’t exceptions—they’re the reason I’m in this job. I’ll keep fighting every day to protect and strengthen Medicaid.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-fights-back-against-trump-musk-assault-social-security,Rep. McBride Fights Back Against Trump-Musk Assault on Social Security,2025-04-15,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Wilmington, DE — In the face of growing threats to Social Security from the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) is taking decisive action to protect benefits for the 241,000 Delawareans who rely on the program each month. Rep. McBride has signed onto multiple efforts in Congress, including a letter demanding that the Acting Social Security Commissioner halt plans to slash the Social Security workforce and shutter field offices, as well as a March letter to Speaker Mike Johnson calling on House Republicans to reject any attempts to cut or limit Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid. “Let’s be clear: gutting customer service at the Social Security Administration is a backdoor benefit cut,” said Rep. McBride. “When seniors can’t reach a caseworker, when families lose access to their local field office, or when backlogs delay life-saving benefits—that’s not theoretical. That’s real harm to real people. I won’t stand by while this administration jeopardizes the dignity and economic stability of Delawareans who’ve earned these benefits through a lifetime of work.” Trump’s handpicked Acting Commissioner of Social Security has already announced plans to reduce SSA staffing by nearly 7,000 positions, with more cuts expected. Reports show that over 40 field offices are facing the loss of more than a quarter of their staff, leading to longer lines, slower processing, and increased delays. A CBS News investigation recently revealed widespread website crashes and processing errors, leaving many unable to access benefits at all. In Delaware, more than 241,000 residents rely on Social Security, receiving a total of $475 million in monthly benefits, including: 190,772 retirees 23,852 disabled workers 11,317 widows and 4,218 spouses 11,295 children​ “Social Security is a promise after a lifetime of hard work. And that promise is under threat,” McBridecontinued. “The Trump-Musk plan to dismantle this program to pay for tax cuts for billionaires is not only cruel—it’s deeply out of step with the values of Delawareans.” Trump and Musk have also launched a misinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Social Security. Musk has called the program “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time,” while Trump has falsely referred to its benefits database as “a scam.” Meanwhile, their DOGE appointees have been granted unprecedented access to sensitive beneficiary data, prompting privacy concerns and the resignation of senior SSA leadership. Rep. McBride is supporting key House Democratic legislation, including the Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act (H.R. 1876), which would block the Trump Administration from closing any Social Security field or hearing offices, and the Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act (H.R. 1877), which would prohibit political appointees like Musk’s DOGE operatives from accessing sensitive beneficiary data and strengthen data privacy protections. “House Democrats are united in this fight,” said McBride. “We’re not just going to protect Social Security—we’re going to strengthen it. That means expanding benefits, improving service, and making sure this program continues to work for the next generation.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-forces-trump-administration-reverse-harmful-manufacturing-cuts,Rep. McBride Forces Trump Administration to Reverse Harmful Manufacturing Cuts,2025-04-15,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WILMINGTON, DE — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) announced a major win for Delaware manufacturers after the Trump Administration reversed its decision to cut funding for the Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP) and nine other Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers nationwide. On April 1, Rep. McBride was notified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that DEMEP would lose federal funding “as a part of President Trump’s program to reduce the size and cost of the federal government and to refocus agency science and technology priorities.” “The Trump Administration thought it could quietly dismantle this critical program—but we didn’t let that happen,” said Rep. McBride. “Within hours of being notified, I got to work—organizing support in Congress, raising awareness in Delaware, and making clear that cutting support for small and mid-sized manufacturers wasn’t just misguided, it was unacceptable.” In response, Rep. McBride led a letter signed by 86 House Democrats demanding the Administration reverse course. She also worked directly with Delaware manufacturers to highlight how DEMEP supports economic growth, innovation, and job retention across the First State. Today, NIST notified Rep. McBride that it would renew funding for the affected centers through the end of the fiscal year, citing further review and ongoing evaluation of the program. Rep. McBride emphasized that while this reversal is a step in the right direction, it could only be temporary. “This funding only gets us through the end of the fiscal year,” said Rep. McBride. “I will keep working to ensure that support for DEMEP and MEP centers nationwide is not just restored—but protected for good. Delaware’s manufacturers deserve nothing less.” DEMEP plays a vital role in the state’s economy. Between October 2023 and September 2024, DEMEP helped generate $42.5 million in new investments, $35 million in new and retained sales, and helped retain 423 manufacturing jobs. “We are grateful to our Congressional delegation for their leadership in protecting DEMEP’s federal funding for at least another six months,” said Dr. Lora Johnson, chair of DEMEP’s Fiduciary Board. “This welcome reprieve will ensure that DEMEP can continue to provide critical services to our state’s manufacturing sector, offering support that helps our manufacturers grow sustainably, solve problems, and create jobs here in Delaware. We look forward to working with all of our elected officials to ensure that federal funding for DEMEP will continue beyond the next six months, ideally for many years to come.” One of DEMEP’s success stories is SUMURI, a fast-growing digital forensics company based in Magnolia, Delaware, that provides investigative tools to law enforcement and government agencies around the world. DEMEP helped to double the business of SUMURI, helping to scale their business nationwide. “We were not optimized, we were not organized,” said Steve Whalen, SUMURI co-founder. “Without DEMEP’s help, we would have imploded. We’re grateful to our Congresswoman for fighting for this funding — because DEMEP will continue helping small businesses across our state, just like they did for ours.” Rep. McBride visited SUMURI on January 31, 2025 and highlighted their innovation in a February 5, 2025 House Committee on Space, Science and Technology hearing entitled “The State of U.S. Science and Technology: Ensuring U.S. Global Leadership.” Read Rep. McBride’s original letter HERE. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcbride-and-lawler-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-protect-poultry,Reps. McBride and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Poultry Producers and Strengthen U.S. Agricultural Biosecurity,2025-04-10,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Sarah McBride (D-DE) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced the Supporting Avian Virus Eradication (SAVE) Our Poultry Act, bipartisan legislation that will designate highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as a high-priority research and extension area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bill aims to strengthen biosecurity protocols and support research into effective prevention—safeguarding producers, the national food supply, and critical export markets. The bill was developed after Mike Puglisi, owner of Puglisi Egg Farms in Middletown, Delaware, met with Rep. McBride to raise concerns about the threat of avian flu to family-owned farms like his. “This is about listening to the people doing the work,” said Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE). “When a farmer in New Castle County came to me with real concerns about how avian flu could affect his flock and his livelihood, I knew we needed a serious, bipartisan solution. The SAVE Our Poultry Act is about supporting our farmers in their efforts to protect their animals, their markets, and their futures.” The SAVE Our Poultry Act will: Authorize USDA research grants to study the highly pathogenic avian influenza Analyze the impact of poultry vaccination on international trade and market access Fund enhanced biosecurity practices and disinfection methods for poultry producers Delaware is home to over 200 million chickens and one of the most productive poultry regions in the country. Avian influenza outbreaks have repeatedly threatened farm incomes, disrupted supply chains, and driven up costs for consumers. The bill’s targeted investments will help protect both small and large producers while supporting research and policy that balance domestic food security with international trade standards. “This is a national security issue. We must take responsible steps to protect our agricultural industry,” said Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY). “The SAVE Our Poultry Act is about supporting practical research that protects our farmers in addressing avian influenza. It's about safeguarding the industry, protecting jobs, and ensuring our food supply stays safe.” For farmers like Mike Puglisi, the bill offers both immediate relief and long-term hope, “We feel this bill would be vital to the long-term availability of eggs, which are an excellent source of nutrition,” said Puglisi, the owner of Puglisi Egg Farms. “It would also help protect other animal agriculture groups, as this virus can mutate and become problematic to other farmers in the barnyard. Maintaining viable export markets—which this bill addresses—is critical to our industry and our nation.” “Egg prices hit record highs because of bird flu,” said Rep. McBride. “That crisis didn’t just make grocery bills higher for Delawareans—it was a serious threat to the livelihoods of our egg producers. We must make the investment necessary to ensure we protect our farmers and their ability to keep shelves stocked.” The Delmarva Chicken Association praised the bill’s introduction, ""Keeping chicken flocks safe and healthy is an all-hands-on-deck effort, and family farmers who raise chickens are on the front lines of the fight,"" said Holly Porter, Executive Director of the Delmarva Chicken Association. ""Investing in biosecurity and in scientific advancements that could help prevent avian disease, including avian influenza, is critical to protecting the U.S. chicken supply. We're heartened to see the SAVE Our Poultry Act be introduced and look forward to its passage in Congress."" The National Chicken Council also supports the legislation. That concern is echoed by national industry leaders. “United Egg Producers is a national farmer-cooperative representing more than 90% of the U.S. egg production. High Path Avian Influenza is our top concern and without additional action by the federal government, the influenza will continue to disseminate in our industry and farmers. In fact, we may not survive it.” said Chad Gregory, President and CEO of United Egg Producers. The full bill text is available HERE. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/delawares-congresswoman-sarah-mcbride-leads-86-lawmakers-demanding-restoration,Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride Leads 86 Lawmakers in Demanding Restoration of Manufacturing Funding,2025-04-09,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-Del.), alongside her colleague Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), led more than 80 of their House colleagues in calling on the Trump-Vance Administration to reverse its abrupt and harmful decision to eliminate federal funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers in ten states—including Delaware. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Acting Under Secretary Craig Burkhardt, Rep. McBride and her colleagues pressed the administration to restore MEP funding that Congress already authorized and appropriated. These centers provide small and mid-sized manufacturers with the tools they need to modernize, grow, and compete in a global economy—supporting good-paying jobs and local economies across the country. “If we want to rebuild American manufacturing, we have to start by backing the manufacturers who are already here—especially small businesses,” said Rep. McBride. “The MEP program is a proven, cost-effective investment that helps local manufacturers expand, innovate, and hire. DEMEP is helping Delaware manufacturers compete and win—right now. Stripping this support away puts hundreds of local jobs at risk and undercuts our ability to strengthen supply chains, create economic opportunity, and bring manufacturing home. The administration must reverse course immediately and restore this critical support for American workers.” The Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP) has a direct and powerful impact on Delaware's economy. Between October 2023 and September 2024 alone, DEMEP supported $42.5 million in new investments, generated $35 million in new and retained sales, and helped retain 423 manufacturing jobs. Eliminating federal funding and access to the national MEP network threatens DEMEP’s ability to continue delivering these critical services. Congress recently appropriated $175 million for the MEP program through the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025, maintaining the levels enacted in FY2024. Despite this, on April 1st, the Department of Commerce informed MEP centers in Delaware and nine other states that it would not renew their funding—circumventing both the intent of Congress and the statutory guardrails on transferring or impounding funds. Since 1988, MEP centers have worked with over 150,000 manufacturers and helped create and retain more than 1.6 million jobs. Every federal dollar invested in the program generates more than $27 in new client investment and nearly $25 in new sales growth for small manufacturers. The letter also asks the administration to clarify whether it plans to shutter the entire MEP program and demands transparency around the decision-making process, including whether any impact assessments or stakeholder consultations were conducted. Read the full letter HERE. Signers include Rep. Sarah McBride, Rep. Chellie Pingree, Rep. Jill Tokuda, Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, Rep. Shontel M. Brown, Rep. Robin L. Kelly, Rep. Sarah Elfreth, Rep. James P. McGovern, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson, Rep. Gabe Vasquez, Rep. Haley M. Stevens, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Rep. Gabe Amo, Rep. Sharice L. Davids, Rep. Summer L. Lee, Rep. Valerie P. Foushee, Rep. Andrea Salinas, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Rep. Deborah K. Ross, Rep. Eric Sorensen, Rep. Gwen S. Moore, Rep. Bradley Scott Schneider, Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rep. Glenn Ivey, Rep. Donald G. Davis, Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. Norma J. Torres, Rep. Mark Pocan, Rep. Ritchie Torres, Rep. Josh Riley, Rep. Jared Golden, Rep. Betty McCollum, Rep. Brittany Pettersen, Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, Rep. Herbert C. Conaway, Jr., Rep. Marc A. Veasey, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Nikki Budzinski, Rep. Rick Larsen, Rep. Dan Goldman, Rep. Mike Quigley, Rep. Jimmy Panetta, Rep. Suzan K. DelBene, Rep. Paul D. Tonko, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., Rep. Chris Pappas, Rep. April McClain Delaney, Rep. John Garamendi, Rep. Shomari Figures, Rep. Diana DeGette, Rep. Becca Balint, Rep. Wesley Bell, Rep. Ed Case, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Rep. Laura Friedman, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Rep. Linda T. Sánchez, Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II, Rep. Janelle S. Bynum, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Rep. Bill Foster, Rep. Seth Magaziner, Rep. Susie Lee, Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Rep. Marilyn Strickland, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, Rep. Seth Moulton, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Maggie Goodlander, Rep. Jesús G. ""Chuy"" García, Rep. Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, Rep. Val Hoyle, Rep. Nellie Pou, Rep. Robert J. Menendez, Rep. Shri Thanedar, Rep. LaMonica McIver, Rep. Dina Titus. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-visits-lewes-public-library-condemns-trump-administrations-illegal,"Rep. McBride Visits Lewes Public Library, Condemns Trump Administration’s Illegal Dismantling of Federal Library Funding",2025-04-04,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lewes, DE – Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-Del.) visited the Lewes Public Library to highlight the devastating impact of the Trump Administration’s illegal move to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services(IMLS), the independent agency responsible for supporting libraries and museums across the country. The visit comes just weeks after an executive order issued by President Trump on March 14th directed the so-called “reduction of the federal bureaucracy,” resulting in IMLS placing its entire staff on administrative leave—effectively shutting down the agency’s operations and halting the distribution of nearly $300 million in congressionally appropriated funds. The state of Delaware receives over $1.3 million annually from the IMLS which is then distributed to the states' libraries. “Every day this administration rips funding away from our state, it’s not abstract—it’s personal. Delawareans are losing access to free internet, books, and educational resources because President Trump decided to defy the law,” said Rep. McBride.“These are funds passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump himself. The administration’s actions are not just reckless—they’re illegal.” Delaware is home to 33 public libraries, each one a critical hub where residents can renew passports, access the internet, apply for benefits, conduct research, and borrow books. IMLS grants enable these libraries to serve every Delawarean—from rural families and working parents to veterans, people with disabilities, and caregivers. In a letter led by Senator Chris Coons on April 1, 2025 to Acting Director Keith Sonderling, Rep. McBride joined Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) in reminding the Trump Administration that IMLS was created by statute and funded by Congress for the express purpose of meeting the “essential information, education, research, economic, cultural, and civic needs” of Americans. The law requires IMLS to operate both a Museum Services Office and a Library Services Office, which provide support across all 50 states. “The Trump administration is illegally ripping funding from Delawareans every day—and this time it’s our libraries that are being targeted,” McBride continued. “From withholding money to our farmers, to denying nearly one million meals to Delawareans, to tanking our economy, the administration is doing everything except lowering costs for working families. I won’t stop fighting until the resources our communities are owed are fully restored.” During her visit, Rep. McBride met with librarians, staff, and community members who rely on library services in Sussex County. The Lewes Public Library is one of many local institutions supported by IMLS funding and serves as a lifeline for residents of all ages and backgrounds. Photos from the Congresswoman’s visit available for use and download here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/delawares-congresswoman-stands-against-tariffs-harm-delaware-families,Delaware’s Congresswoman Stands Against Tariffs that Harm Delaware Families,2025-04-02,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL), Representative Kelly Morrison (MN03) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) led 40 of their colleagues in calling on the Trump-Vance Administration to exempt essential child care items from their tariffs that are raising costs for families already struggling to afford basic necessities. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the lawmakers voiced serious concerns that the Administration’s sweeping tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China would drive up prices on critical products for infants and toddlers—including car seats, highchairs, strollers, and cribs. “These aren’t luxury goods—they’re basic safety items that every parent needs,” said Rep. McBride. “At a time when families are already facing rising costs, we should be working to ease the financial pressures on parents—not making it more expensive to care for their children. This is about protecting kids, supporting working families, and making sure every baby has what they need to grow and thrive.” Families with young children already spend roughly $20,000 in the first year of a child’s life, including nearly $1,000 on baby safety gear alone. Tariffs on essentials like highchairs, cribs, strollers, and car seats – which are required by law – will only make it harder for parents to afford the basics. In the letter, lawmakers urged Secretary Lutnick to work with President Trump to either take executive action or establish a waiver process to exempt these essential goods. The members also highlighted a 2018 decision by the first Trump Administration to exclude many baby safety products from previous tariffs, calling on the current administration to follow that precedent and deliver on its promise to lower costs for American families. “Parents shouldn’t have to choose between financial stability and their children’s safety,” McBride added. “This is a moment to show that we’re serious about building a pro-family economy — one that lifts up parents, reduces costs, and ensures every child has a healthy start.” Read the full letter here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/delawares-congresswoman-condemns-trump-administrations-dismantling-department,Delaware’s Congresswoman Condemns the Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Department of Health and Human Services,2025-04-01,2025,2025-04,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) joined dozens of her House colleagues in condemning cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the termination of 10,000 employees and the dismantling or consolidation of several key health agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The letter, led by Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and addressed to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, expresses deep concern about the harmful impact these actions would have on communities across the country. HHS plays a vital role in safeguarding Americans’ health and delivering critical services like Medicare and Medicaid, food and drug safety, and public medical care. The layoffs include: 3,500 full-time employees from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); 2,400 from the CDC; 1,200 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH); 300 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “These layoffs are not just numbers on a spreadsheet—they are real people doing life-saving work for our communities,” said Rep. McBride. “The cuts threaten to undermine the nation’s health infrastructure and weaken services millions of Americans rely on—including Medicare, Medicaid, food and drug safety, and life-saving medical research. Seniors, working families and rural Delawareans cannot afford the consequences of these cuts. These services are not optional—they’re essential.” The members wrote: “Make no mistake, we have no faith that these drastic cuts will benefit the American people. We are concerned that this will ultimately lead to slowdowns in service, approvals, and research, and impacts to public health response capabilities.” “Millions of Americans rely on Medicare, Medicaid, and other healthcare services and funding provided by HHS and its affiliates. Any delay in these services and funding would have drastic consequences for our most marginalized communities. Despite claims that FDA layoffs will not impact inspectors or drug, medical device, or food reviewers, prior layoffs by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to the FDA are reported to already have caused staff to struggle to meet deadlines.” “As Black and brown communities continue to face severe healthcare disparities, it is crucial that access to affordable healthcare is not reduced in any way, but rather prioritized and improved, and research is undertaken to develop tailored solutions to these problems Moreover, in light of pervasive attempts to restrict access to sexual and reproductive healthcare for women, LGBTQ+ communities, and people of color, and increasing racial gaps in maternal health outcomes, your efforts to further deprioritize these offices is likely to further deprive our constituents of healthcare targeted to their needs, including HIV/AIDS care, maternal healthcare, minority healthcare, and women’s healthcare.” “Given the Trump Administration’s broad intentions to eviscerate civil rights protections to harm Black and brown communities, as well as proposals to slash funding for social safety net programs, we have no faith that this restructure will result in improved protections for our constituents’ civil rights or their hard-earned and critically needed medical coverage.” The letter was signed by the following members: Rep. Donald Beyer (VA-8), Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (MO-5), Rep. Steve Cohen (TN-9), Rep. Danny Davis (IL-7), Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-2), Rep. Henry Johnson (GA-4), Rep. Julie Johnson (TX-32), Rep. Summer Lee (PA-12), Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-7), Rep. Sarah McBride (DE-At Large), Rep. Betty McCollum (MN-4), Rep. James McGovern (MA-2), Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-5), Rep. Eleanor Norton (DC-at large), Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-7), Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-2), Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-3), Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-7), Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Rep. Bennie Thompson (MS-2), Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-2), and Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-7). Read the full letter here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:33:40Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/delawares-congresswoman-mcbride-celebrates-seafords-revitalization,Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride Celebrates Seaford’s Revitalization,2025-03-26,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Seaford’s Main St. goes from 90% vacancy to 90% occupancy Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) celebrated local, state, federal, and private investments to Seaford, Delaware that have contributed to an incredible revitalization across the small city. “I rise today to celebrate the transformation happening in Seaford, Delaware—an investment in economic growth, opportunity, and the future of western Sussex County. “Seaford is a small city rich in history. Just last week, I had the privilege of meeting with Seaford’s leadership to discuss the city’s progress and their vision for the future. “Over the last decade, Seaford has transformed its small but vibrant downtown through Delaware’s innovative Downtown Development District Program, started by our former Governor Jack Markell. Through hard work and dedicated investment, Seaford’s Main street has gone from 90% vacancy to more than 90% occupancy. “At the center of the next phase of Seaford’s revitalization effort is the Nylon Capital Center—a project that will breathe new life into a space that was once a focal point of Seaford and will soon serve as a hub for education, health care, and commerce. With a $60 million investment, including $20 million in American Rescue Plan funds, the new Nylon Capital Center will expand access to education and workforce training with a new DelTech facility. It will make health care more accessible with a new TidalHealth medical site. Small businesses will have a new space to grow, and a coworking center, the Mill, will foster entrepreneurship. And, critically, it’ll remain home to the beloved Sal’s Italian Restaurant. “This is a model of public and private partnership coming together to create shared prosperity. With local, state, federal, and private investments, the future of Seaford is exactly what we should hope to see in all of our small cities and towns across America. “The leaders of Seaford, along with partners from across the state, are demonstrating what’s possible when communities come together. “I am proud to stand with them in this effort, and I look forward to seeing Seaford become a symbol of progress, resilience, and opportunity for generations to come.” Photos from the Congresswoman’s visit to Seaford can be found here. To watch the full speech, click here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-release-delawares-congresswoman-denounces-republicans-plan-slash,Video Release: Delaware’s Congresswoman Denounces Republican’s Plan to Slash Medicaid,2025-03-26,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) denounced House Republican’s budget plan that would cut Medicaid funding by $880 billion. The cuts would slash health care coverage for our most vulnerable Delawareans, including kids, working families, and people with disabilities. “Under the Republican budget, Medicaid will be cut,” said Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride in a video release. “Here's why: the majority party's budget resolution calls for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which oversees health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, to cut spending under its jurisdiction by at least at least $880 billion in order to partially fund their tax cuts for MAGA billionaires.” ​​The Republican House Majority Conference passed a Budget Resolution on February 25, 2025 that directs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to cut spending under its jurisdiction by $880 billion in order to fund $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. The Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP. While Republicans have ruled out cuts to Medicare, when Medicare is set aside, Medicaid accounts for 93 percent of the funding under the committee’s jurisdiction, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found in a March 5 analysis. Even if all non-Medicaid and CHIP spending were eliminated, the committee would still need to cut federal spending on Medicaid and CHIP by well over hundreds of billions of dollars to meet the President’s demands to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. Major cuts to Medicaid are the only way to meet the President’s budget resolution requirements. The full transcript is below. The video is available for use here. “Congress is back in session this week, which can only mean one thing. Let the doom scrolling begin again. “You'd think that being back in session would push the majority party in Congress to take up meaningful action on the most pressing issues facing Americans today? From addressing rising costs at the grocery store to making health care more affordable, to defending our democracy. But no. “Instead, they're solely focused on ramming through their harmful and heartless budget that guts Medicaid by the tune of $880 billion at least, all to make way for tax cuts for MAGA billionaires and big corporations. “I know some of you are watching this video right now and are probably saying, but Sarah, the word Medicaid isn't even mentioned in the budget resolution. The word Medicaid may not appear in the text, but let me be very clear. “Under the Republican budget, Medicaid will be cut. Here's why: the majority party's budget resolution calls for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which oversees health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, to cut spending under its jurisdiction by at least at least $880 billion in order to partially fund their tax cuts for MAGA billionaires. “According to a March 5th analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, when Medicare is set aside and they've said that they're not going to touch Medicare in this budget., Medicaid accounts for 93% of funding under the committee's jurisdiction. 93%. There is simply no way for the committee to meet the budget requirements for cuts without slashing Medicaid. Whether the word appears in the budget resolution or not. “So no matter what the majority party says on TV or in their tweets, the math doesn't add up. And they're apparently banking on you and me not knowing how to do math either. “The reality is that passing this budget means gutting health care coverage for millions of Americans, including nearly 1 in 4 Delawareans that rely on Medicaid. That's why when I was in Delaware last week, I brought together Medicaid patients who shared their stories. They spoke to how the program has been a lifeline for not only themselves, but their families. “One Delawareans shared with us that without Medicaid, she would die. She's not alone. The ramifications of gutting this vital program would be devastating. These cuts are not just numbers on a page. “They're real people facing serious health challenges, from cancer to Alzheimer's. People just wanting to start a family and have kids, and they deserve to have the care they need. ""Now, I know a lot of folks want to engage in the fight to protect Medicaid, and you should. My office is continuing to collect Medicaid stories from Delawareans up and down our state that underscore the real world impact of these cuts. “To those of you who I've heard from already, thank you for sharing your stories. Keep calling your members of Congress. Raise your voice. Keep the pressure on. No matter where you live. “The majority party knows how unpopular this move is, and they're scared to look their constituents in the eyes. But they need to hear from you. Your voices are the only thing that can push them to stand up to this horrific budget. “Stay in touch and I'll do the same.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/delawares-congresswoman-mcbride-denounces-trump-administrations-cuts-food-bank,Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride Denounces Trump Administration’s Cuts to the Food Bank of Delaware,2025-03-25,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Trump rips food & funding from Delawareans Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) denounced the Trump Administration’s actions that have halted scheduled shipments of vital food aid and funding through USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Food Bank of Delaware is facing a shortage of over 600,000 meals as a result. “Across the country, food banks are facing an urgent crisis, and Delaware is no exception. Millions of dollars worth of deliveries of vital food aid have been halted to food banks. “In February alone, more than 50% of the food that the Food Bank of Delaware distributed came through the USDA. Now, with shipments frozen and no clarity on whether they will be restored — they’re in uncharted territory. The Food Bank of Delaware is now uncertain whether they will receive 14 truckloads over the next four months. These halted deliveries represent over 25 percent of the food expected to be received from the USDA for the rest of this fiscal year. Cathy Kanefsky, the CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware, shared with me that this situation is devastating. “This is not an abstract issue. It is not a partisan issue. This is about families — working parents, seniors, veterans, and children — who rely on food banks to get through the month. One in eight Delawareans face food insecurity and the Food Bank of Delaware has been a lifeline for thousands of families. The truckloads in question represent over 600,000 meals that the food bank will not be able to put on the tables of Delawareans. “Yes, the Food Bank of Delaware plays a frontline role in combating hunger. But they offer more than just food; they provide dignity, hope, and a sense of community. Food banks, who are already stretched thin, are now being asked to do even more with even less. The loss of federal support jeopardizes their ability to serve effectively, placing additional strain on state and local resources.​ “At a time when grocery prices remain high and demand for assistance is great, the loss of these shipments could mean fewer meals for families in every corner of my state. “Further cuts at the hands of the administration to the USDA’s Local Food Purchasing Assistance program only adds to this crisis. At the direction of this administration, the USDA axed two programs that gave schools and food banks assistance to buy food from local farms and ranchers. In Delaware alone, this will amount to 2 million dollars in cuts. “Just last month, I stood on this floor to raise the alarm about 10 million dollars in funding owed to Delaware’s farmers. Now, I stand here again to raise alarm about the Trump administration taking their chainsaw to another life-saving service that supports our farmers in feeding Delaware. “All of this will result in fewer customers for Delaware’s farmers – and higher prices at the grocery store for Delaware’s families. The Trump administration has broken their promise time and time again to the American people – ripping funding and literal food from the hands of my constituents. “The USDA must restore these shipments and funding before the consequences become dire to families across Delaware.” To watch the full speech, click here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/delawares-federal-delegation-stands-united-save-medicaid,Delaware’s Federal Delegation Stands United to Save Medicaid,2025-03-17,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Coons, Blunt Rochester, McBride, patients, providers, and hospital administrators Denounce Cuts to Vital Health Care Program Wilmington, DE — Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride (all D-Del.), brought together patients, providers, advocates, federally qualified health clinics and hospital leaders to denounce the Congressional Majority conference’s plan to cut Medicaid funding by $880 billion. The cuts would slash health care coverage for our most vulnerable Delawareans, including kids, working families, and people with disabilities. Photo and video assets from event linked. “Delawareans all over our state depend on Medicaid at every stage of life—from newborns who are delivered thanks to funding from Medicaid, to adults receiving mental health treatment through Medicaid, to seniors living their twilight years in dignity at assisted living facilities funded by Medicaid,” said Senator Coons. “There is nothing more unkind, unthinking, even immoral than to advocate for slashing Medicaid funding to pay for another tax cut for billionaires, yet that is exactly what Republicans are calling for in Congress right now.” “Whether you are a child, a person with disabilities, a mother-to-be, or have complex medical conditions - Medicaid impacts all of us,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “If Republicans get their way, 1 in 4 Delawareans would have their health care taken away from them. Taking away lifesaving care in order to pay for tax breaks for the ultra wealthy is not just bad policy, it’s cruel. I was glad to stand alongside families and providers today to shine a light on this important program. I will continue to work with the Delaware federal delegation to fight back against Republican efforts to take away Medicaid.” “Nearly 1 in 4 Delawareans relies on Medicaid for their health care coverage, including nearly 1 in 2 children. It is unconscionable that the majority party in Congress would rip away coverage from neighbors across our state in order to hand over enormous tax breaks to billionaires,” said Congresswoman McBride. “I stand in solidarity with patients, providers, our hospital systems, and our federally qualified health centers – all who would be impacted if these cuts go into effect – and will continue to oppose any actions that prioritize the wealthiest Americans over everyday Americans.” The federal delegation was joined by dozens of Delaware Medicaid recipients who received life-saving and life-affirming care through the program’s coverage. Several told their own stories. Parts of their stories are included below, full video can be accessed here. Caroline King, a young advocate, shared, “I’m from Newark, Delaware. I’m glad to be here today and would like to thank Representative McBride for inviting me to join to share a bit of my story. “Without Medicaid, I could die. Due to multiple rare complex medical conditions, I receive a life-sustaining form of IV nutrition called total parental nutrition, or TPS, through a central line that sits near my heart. “Out of pocket, my TPN costs over $19,000 a month. Even with insurance, this would remain in the thousands… If it were not for Medicaid, I would not have been able to receive this life-saving, and now life is staying treatment… Prior to being approved for Medicaid, I frequently neglected my healthcare needs. I could not afford every appointment I was supposed to have. Now that I have coverage for Medicaid, I’m able to have assurance that I will not lose everything in order to take care of my health.” Nancy Lemus, New Castle, mother to Christopher, shared her family’s story, “My name is Nancy Lemus, and this is my son Christopher Garcia. I am here today as a mother, an advocate, and someone who understands firsthand what Medicaid truly means for families like mine.” “My son Christopher is a vibrant young man. He loves music, especially the drums. He loves traveling. He loves being surrounded by his family and friends, but Christopher is also an individual with disabilities and medical complexities, and because of that, he relies on home-based community services and private-duty nursing to survive. Thanks to Medicaid, Christopher can live at home, where he belongs, surrounded by the people who love him most. “His room is not just a bedroom, it's a lifeline. It holds the advanced medical equipment he needs, a tray, ventilator, feeding tube, and life-sustaining care. All of his equipment is also portable, so Christopher is able to be here today. “Medicaid is not just a program. It's the reason my son can wake up in his own bed instead of a hospital room. It's the reason I can be his mother instead of just a caregiver fighting for his survival. It's the reason Christopher can have a life filled with joy, music, and love… Christopher's care would be impossible to afford and families like ours would be left with no options.” “I'm a proud small business owner living in Newark, Delaware,” said Davida Benson. “I have spent my life working hard to provide for my family and build something meaningful. But like so many others, the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. My business slowed down dramatically, and despite my best efforts, earning the same income I once did has been a challenge. “At the same time, I have taken on another full-time role as caregiver to my 80-year-old mother who was diagnosed with vascular dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Caring for an aging parent is an act of love, but it's also a tremendous responsibility, one that comes with emotional, physical, and financial burdens. Medicaid has helped lighten that burden, allowing me to focus on my mother's well-being without constant fear of medical costs piling up. “But Medicaid doesn't just help my mother, it helps me too. Like many working Americans, I have chronic conditions including diabetes, asthma, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and anxiety. Medicaid ensures that I have access to medications, specialists, and monitoring. “Medicaid also has been critical for my son as a single mother, I know firsthand how hard it can be to ensure your child has the care they need, especially when financial struggles arise… Without Medicaid, I don't know how I would afford his healthcare. He has asthma and without access to doctors and medication, a simple asthma attack could turn into a life-threatening emergency. “Cutting Medicaid isn't just a budget decision, it's a decision that could cost lives. The life of my mother, myself, and my son.” The delegation was also joined by dozens of physicians, nurses, care providers, representatives from hospitals across the state, and representatives from all of the region's federally qualified health clinics. Photo and video assets from event linked. ChristianaCare Wilmington Campus President, Dr. LeRoi Hicks, M.D., MPH, MACP said,“Medicaid is critical to Delaware’s healthcare ecosystem, providing life-saving care for our most vulnerable, underrepresented, and diverse communities. Cutting Medicaid will do irreparable harm to people in our community – eliminating a lifeline for our patients and putting further strain on safety net hospitals, including ChristianaCare’s emergency services. ChristianaCare is grateful for the Delaware Congressional Delegation’s unwavering commitment and advocacy to preserve access to Medicaid for the people of our state.” “As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Westside Family Healthcare serves over 23,000 patients each year, with 47% of our patients enrolled in Medicaid. We are first-hand witnesses of the value Medicaid has in our patients’ lives,” said Chris Fraser, President & CEO of Westside Family Healthcare. “Medicaid is more than a budget line—it’s a critical lifeline for children, seniors, people with disabilities, and families who depend on it for their healthcare. It enables working families to stretch limited resources and to focus on building financial stability, put healthy food on the table, and secure a safe home for their loved ones.” “Henrietta Johnson Medical Center is a Community Health Center serving 3600 patients in 2023 of which approximately 1500 received health care coverage through Medicaid,” said Shay Scott, CEO of Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. “If Medicaid funding were to be reduced, yes, Henrietta Johnson Medical Center and the healthcare system at large would incur operational and financial strain, but more than that — nearly one fourth of Delawareans could face cuts to their care. Individuals, families, and communities would be hurt. Please protect Medicaid. “As Sussex County’s safety net provider, La Red provides health care services to just under 13,500 residents,” said Rosa Rivera, La Red Health Center Chief of Operations. “Nearly 40% of our patients are covered by Medicaid. If Medicaid is cut, many of our patients will delay care for conditions that if treated early would be more manageable and less expensive. Medicaid saves lives. It is that simple.” “Medicaid is an essential program - we are talking about basic healthcare for children and families across Delaware,” said Brian Frazee, President & CEO of the Delaware Healthcare Association. “Put simply, cuts to Medicaid mean less healthcare for Delawareans. Uninsured individuals are less likely to seek preventative care and more likely to delay needed care. This is a dangerous precedent to set and one that goes against our mission of ensuring quality, accessible, and equitable healthcare for every Delawarean. These cuts also strain critical resources for our hospital partners who are on the frontlines of patient care. I thank our Congressional Delegation for their steadfast advocacy for Delawareans and look forward to working with them to protect this critical program.” ​​The Republican House Majority Conference passed a Budget Resolution on February 25, 2025 that directs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to cut spending under its jurisdiction by $880 billion in order to fund $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. The Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP. While Republicans have ruled out cuts to Medicare, when Medicare is set aside, Medicaid accounts for 93 percent of the funding under the committee’s jurisdiction, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found in a March 5 analysis. Even if all non-Medicaid and CHIP spending were eliminated, the committee would still need to cut federal spending on Medicaid and CHIP by well over hundreds of billions of dollars to meet the President’s demands to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. The math is conclusive: Major cuts to Medicaid are the only way to meet the President’s budget resolution requirements. Photo and video assets from the event linked. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/delawares-congresswoman-mcbride-condemns-republicans-billionaire-first,"Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride Condemns Republican’s Billionaire-First Continuing Resolution, Obsession with Culture Wars",2025-03-13,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Leasburg, VA — Alongside Whip Katherine Clark and freshman Democratic women, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride denounced the Republican conference’s partisan continuing resolution and their attempts to divide and distract from issues facing American families and workers at the Democratic Issues Conference this morning. Congresswoman McBride’s remarks available here. Whip Clark’s full press conference available here. On the Partisan Billionaire-First Continuing Resolution … “I am proud to represent the greatest state in the union, Delaware, in Congress, and, to stand… I know those are some fighting words!... but I am proud to stand here among so many fierce fighters for freedom and to stand in opposition to the Trump-Johnson-billionaire first-MAGA agenda, to stand in opposition to the partisan continuing resolution that would leave families in my state behind; that would leave families of veterans in my state behind; that would leave homeowners and renters in my state behind. A partisan vehicle that would lay the foundation for Trump's Project 2025 agenda and their pursuit to cut Medicaid in my state and around the country, the largest Medicaid cut in American history. A partisan agenda that seeks to summarily fire qualified federal workers across the country in my state of Delaware and alongside these fierce fighters for freedom. “I continue to remain committed to durable bipartisan solutions. I also remain committed to moving economic justice and opportunity forward by working with these ladies to pass paid family and medical leave, affordable childcare, and universal health care for the women, for the families, for the patients of America. Thank you so much.” On Republicans Weird Obsession with the Congresswoman “We will not take a lecture on decorum from a party that incited an insurrection. I appear to live rent-free in the minds of some of my Republican colleagues. “I wish that they would spend even a fraction of the time that they spend thinking about me, thinking about how to lower the costs for American families. I wish they would spend a fraction of the time that they spend thinking about me, figuring out how to make government actually work better, rather than making it work worse in order to prove that government can't work. “They are obsessed with culture war issues. The Republican Party is obsessed with culture war issues. It is weird and it is bizarre. And the American people deserve serious legislators, serious elected officials who are focused on bringing people together to deliver real results for the American people, not to play games and not to engage in schoolyard taunts.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-delawares-congresswoman-mcbride-denounces-trumps-attacks-fair-housing,ICYMI: Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride Denounces Trump’s Attacks on Fair Housing Grant Recipient in Delaware,2025-03-12,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — In case you missed it, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) denounced the Trump administration’s actions that ripped half a million dollars away from the Community Legal Aid Society of Delaware on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. On February 27, at the direction of DOGE, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ended funding for Fair Housing Enforcement grants. To watch the full speech, click here. “Thank you, Madam Speaker. “On the evening of February 27, the Community Legal Aid Society of Delaware — CLASI — was informed that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was immediately terminating their Fair Housing Enforcement grant at the direction of DOGE. This funding, which amounts to nearly half a million dollars, represents roughly 4% of CLASI’s entire annual budget. It’s a devastating blow to a well-respected, beloved, and vital organization that has been the sole enforcer of federal fair housing laws in Delaware for decades. “Since 2004, CLASI has been a critical player in protecting Delawareans from discrimination in housing transactions — whether they are buying, selling, renting, or simply trying to secure a safe place to live. For many of our most vulnerable residents — including individuals with disabilities, survivors of domestic violence, and low-income families — CLASI has been a beacon of hope and a lifeline in pursuit of safe, quality, affordable housing. “Before CLASI began receiving HUD funding, much of this mistreatment went undetected, with only a small number of complaints filed and investigated each year. But in just the first two years of receiving HUD support, the number of discrimination complaints in Delaware doubled. That number only continued to rise as CLASI expanded their work, conducting testing for discrimination and proactively enforcing fair housing rights. “Let me share some recent examples of the vital work of CLASI — work that will now be jeopardized by President Trump’s cuts. “A Delaware woman was injured in a horrible act of domestic violence, and as she missed work for medical appointments and struggled financially, her landlord threatened eviction. CLASI stepped in, preventing the eviction, securing funds for the landlord, and ensuring this survivor of domestic violence was able to remain safely in her home. “Another Delaware woman was facing life-threatening harassment from an abuser. She was in urgent need of a safe place to live but was trapped by a landlord refusing to let her end her lease. CLASI was able to negotiate an early termination of her lease and helped her preserve her Section 8 voucher, enabling her to escape her abuser and find a safe home for herself and her children. “And there’s the elderly woman who, after becoming wheelchair-bound, was confined to her apartment on the third floor of a building that lacked an elevator. For nearly a year, she struggled to get the building to address her need for a safer, accessible unit. It wasn’t until CLASI intervened that she was able to secure a transfer to a ground-floor unit, finally allowing her to live with dignity and safety. “These are just a few of the examples of the impact CLASI has had on individuals and families in Delaware — and across the country, other fair housing organizations are facing the same fate, the same heartbreaking cuts by this administration. “As of the current grant year, CLASI has handled 163 fair housing cases. That’s 163 families, individuals, and neighbors who were able to access support and the protections guaranteed by federal law. That’s 163 instances where CLASI’s expertise and commitment have kept someone in their home or ensured they could access housing that meets their needs. “But, because of President Trump’s actions, all of that is at risk. At a time when the American dream remains unaffordable and inaccessible for many - when housing… even basic shelter… remains out of reach for working people – this administration’s actions make that problem worse. “The termination of this funding is not just a fiscal hit. It is an attack on the principle of fairness. Housing isn’t a luxury. It is a basic need. I will continue to fight to restore these funds, I will fight for the future of CLASI and other fair housing programs, and I will fight to ensure that every person in Delaware and across the country can rent or buy a safe, quality, and affordable home. “To the Delawareans whose lives are touched by CLASI’s work: know this — I will stand with you. I will fight for you. Together, we will continue the work of making sure that fair housing for all. “Thank you, and I yield back.” To watch the full speech, click here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-joins-original-co-sponsor-bipartisan-protecting-right-organize-act,Rep. McBride Joins as Original Co-Sponsor of the Bipartisan Protecting the Right to Organize Act,2025-03-05,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride joined her colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) in the 119th Congress. The PRO Act expands and strengthens protections for workers’ right to organize a union and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. “When I was elected, I promised Delaware workers that I would sign onto the PRO Act and fight for worker protections in Congress,” said Congresswoman McBride who was joined by Delaware State AFL-CIO President Nelson Hill to celebrate the reintroduction of the PRO Act. “As the cost of living continues to rise and wages remain too low, the PRO Act will empower workers to stand together to make sure that working people get their fair share of the wealth they create.” “Delaware workers are excited to have legislators like Sarah that have their back and know she will continue the fight to build an economy that works for everyone,” said Delaware State AFL-CIO President Nelson Hill. The PRO Act is a comprehensive proposal to protect workers’ right to unionize and bargain for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. It also would crack down on employers who mistreat workers by holding employers accountable for violating workers’ rights, authorizing meaningful penalties, facilitating initial collective bargaining agreements, and closing loopholes that allow employers to misclassify their employees as supervisors and independent contractors. Finally, the PRO Act would also secure free, fair, and safe union elections by preventing employers from interfering in union elections, prohibiting captive audience meetings, and requiring transparency from employers during union elections. Photos and videos of Congresswoman McBride and Nelson Hill celebrating the reintroduction of the PRO Act can be accessed here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-joins-original-co-sponsor-john-lewis-voting-rights-advancement-act,Rep. McBride Joins as Original Co-Sponsor of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act,2025-03-05,2025,2025-03,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, ahead of the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the historic Civil Rights March from Selma to Montgomery, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride and House Democrats introduced H.R. 14, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA). The bill would restore and modernize the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and prevent states with a history of voter discrimination from erecting new barriers to the ballot box. “Democracy is strongest when every citizen can make their voice heard,” said Congresswoman Sarah McBride. “When I was elected to Congress, I promised to fight for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and to champion free and fair elections to strengthen our democracy and today I’m proud to join every single one of my colleagues today to reintroduce this critical piece of legislation. “Since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, extremists across our country have advanced hundreds of new laws to make it harder for Americans to vote. It is clear we need federal action to protect and expand voting rights and access. “Friday will mark 60 years since hundreds of Americans were attacked in Selma, Alabama while peacefully marching for the right to vote. Today, the fight for voting rights is just as urgent.” For decades, the VRA prevented states with a history of voter discrimination from erecting new barriers to the ballot box, until it was gutted by the Supreme Court in the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision. Without its guardrails, state officials have enacted at least 94 restrictive voting laws, many in states with a history of racial voting discrimination. Subsequent Supreme Court decisions have further weakened the VRA, making it more difficult to challenge voter discrimination in court. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would restore and modernize the protections of the VRA. It would establish a modern-day framework to determine which states and localities have a recent history of voter discrimination and require those jurisdictions to pre-clear new voting law with the Department of Justice.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:15:27Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-delawares-congresswoman-mcbride-denounces-trumps-attacks-delawares,ICYMI: Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride Denounces Trump’s Attacks on Delaware’s Farmers,2025-02-26,2025,2025-02,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"To watch the full speech, click here. Washington, D.C. — In case you missed it, Sarah McBride (DE-AL) denounced the Trump administration’s actions that have led to an unpredictable environment for Delaware farmers on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. “Last week when the House was out of session and I was in the greatest state in the Union, Delaware, I met with a family farmer in Sussex County who continues to farm the same land that her family has farmed for more than a century. “We discussed the fear and unpredictability that is plaguing farmers in Delaware and across the country right now. Farmers who, since the New Deal, have been able to rely on the federal government as partners in their effort to produce the food that feeds our families, our neighbors, our nations, and feeds the world. “Agriculture is the backbone of Delaware's economy. “From poultry farms to vegetable growers to grain producers, Delaware farmers feed families here at home and around the globe and contribute to an industry that supports thousands of jobs in Delaware. Unfortunately, since taking office, the Trump administration has broken their promises to our families and breached the trust with our farmers. “In week one, this administration illegally froze funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, including vital resources that run through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They have frozen programs that purchase products from Delaware farmers, and as I stand here today, the federal government is withholding nearly $10 million owed to Delaware farmers to improve their infrastructure and lower their energy bills. “At the heart of Delaware's agriculture industry are chickens. We have roughly 200 chickens per person in Delaware, and while Delaware doesn't have a ton of people, that is a lot of chickens. The rising crisis of bird flu poses a massive risk to Delaware farmers. It is a real and present danger to our food supply and to the livelihoods of poultry farmers across my state and across the country. “Dangerously, this administration halted bird flu monitoring in nearly 50 countries and imposed a gag order on federal health agencies limiting vital communication and collaboration with farmers. And if that weren't bad enough, the very people we rely on to protect our ag industry and combat the spread of bird flu have been fired from the USDA. This chaos is only worsening the risk of disease spread and threatening a hallmark industry in Delaware. “All of this has resulted in higher costs for farmers and higher prices at the grocery store for Americans. Instead of lowering the cost of eggs, they are actively making them more expensive. “Anyone who knows a thing or two about agriculture and farming knows this: Farmers operate on thin margins. They depend on federal partners to provide stability in a volatile market. Right now with a federal funding freeze, that support is vanishing when they need it the most. How are farmers supposed to plan for the next season when the federal government is pulling the rug out from under them? “I don't care who you voted for in the last election. In fact, I made a commitment to serve all Delawareans – Democrats, Independents, and Republicans. My job and the job of this great chamber is to serve and respect every American. That includes the farmers who feed our nation. “I will stand here in opposition to any executive or legislative action that puts our farmers at risk. Because when we fail farmers, we fail all Americans.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T23:42:11Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-delawares-congresswoman-mcbride-joins-cnn-news-central-discuss-trump,ICYMI: Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride Joins CNN News Central to Discuss Trump Administration Attacks on USAID,2025-02-03,2025,2025-02,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Wilmington, DE — In case you missed it, Sarah McBride (DE-AL) joined Brianna Keilar on CNN’s News Central this afternoon to address the Trump Administration’s illegal plan to gut USAID and its relentless attacks on civil servants at USAID. To watch the full interview, click here. On the plan to dismantle USAID “Well, this is no way to run a government, but this is the chaos of the Trump administration. His attacks on funding and workers at USAID undermine our national security, they undermine global health, they undermine our very economy. It's creating incredible risk of a global pandemic. It's throwing vulnerable women and oppressive regimes under the bus. It's already resulted in prison guards who were overseeing thousands of ISIS combatants in Syria walking off the job because their pay was temporarily frozen. ""So the President can say what he wants, he can throw out names and insults, but foreign adversaries like China and Russia are cheering on these actions because they know when the United States shirks its commitments to the world they're able to enter and take the lead and increase their profile and their power. “This is a gross and unconstitutional power grab, and it's also one part of a larger illegal and unconstitutional effort by this administration to gut the federal workforce and gut the federal government writ large. “If they can get away with this with USAID, they can do it anywhere and that means that no part of the federal government, including programs like Medicare and Social Security, will be safe from this administration. So it is illegal. And it is just the first stop on this administration's effort to undermine programs and benefits in order to line the pockets of uber wealthy donors and friends of the president.” What Democrats can do to fight back “Well, first off, let me just say something because you mentioned the administration's already lying about what USAID was doing. They lied during the course of the campaign when they said that they wouldn't be implementing Project 2025. “Well, this is Project 2025. “So we cannot take them at their word when they say that Social Security and Medicare are protected. “Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. “We will not be fooled by this administration. “Look, we are doing all that we can. I've been working with colleagues in the Delaware congressional delegation, around the clock over the last several weeks to fight back, and House Democrats are going to be utilizing our leverage, in committees and through the appropriations process to push back on this administration and do all we can to … stop these illegal and unconstitutional actions.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:38:04Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-delawares-congresswoman-mcbride-joins-msnbcs-weekend-discuss-protecting,"ICYMI: Delaware’s Congresswoman McBride Joins MSNBC’s The Weekend to Discuss Protecting Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid from Republican Cuts",2025-02-03,2025,2025-02,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Wilmington, DE — In case you missed it, this past Saturday Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) joined hosts Symone Sanders and Michael Steele on MSNBC’s The Weekend to discuss the Republican strategy to fund the Trump administration’s agenda by slashing Medicaid. To watch the full interview, click here. Rep. McBride on Republicans Plan to Slash Medicare: “What we are seeing right now by Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress over the last week and what we will likely see in the weeks to come is the great betrayal. They campaigned over the last year on lowering costs facing workers and families and what we're [going to] see and what we are already seeing is an attempt to line the pockets of Donald Trump's billionaire friends while cutting programs and benefits for working people in this country. “We will be defending Social Security and Medicare, and yes, Medicaid. Nearly 1 in 4 Delawareans rely on Medicaid. Those are Delawareans and families living in poverty and Delawareans with disabilities. And instead of cutting this critical program, we should be expanding it and improving it like we've done here in Delaware when I was in the state legislature. “Just last year we passed unanimously with bipartisan support, my legislation infusing our state's Medicaid program with the largest ongoing source of new resources since the Affordable Care Act to protect it and expand it for the people who rely on it. “So, we should be moving in that direction, not cutting this program that so many of our constituents rely on. “Medicaid is different than Medicare. It’s administered by the state through a joint contribution between the state and the federal government. And so if you hear the Republicans talking about cutting federal dollars for Medicaid, what we have to be clear about are the real world impacts of those cuts on people we represent. “Like I said, 1 in 4 Delawareans rely on this program. That's new moms who are living in poverty, who are already facing a maternal health crisis in this country. “Today is National Maternal Health Awareness Day. We have just expanded Medicaid to cover 1 year postpartum for new moms, a critical point in both the lives of new moms and their children… I can't believe that the pro-life party wants to cut maternal health care. “We know for Delawareans with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for long-term care for home health to be able to get through the day so their parents can go back to work, even if they're adult children, their parents can go back to work so they can get care throughout the day. “This would mean cutting these programs, this coverage, and also making it work less well for providers, which would mean fewer and fewer providers, especially in areas like rural communities and urban communities where so many patients rely on Medicaid for coverage.” Rep. McBride on Trump Executive Orders: “As you noted, we will certainly find common ground where we can. That is the responsibility of elected officials, but we will stand our ground when we must. “And the last couple of days have been a glimpse into what we will likely see from this administration over the next 4 years. ‘Look, Donald Trump kept pretending like he had never heard of Project 2025, but the vast majority of actions that we've seen in just the last couple of days come straight out of the Republican playbook. They lied throughout their campaign. “They said they were gonna focus on lowering costs facing families. They're not. “They said that they didn't know what Project 2025 is while they're staffing their administration with its authors and already implementing that agenda. “The president said on Monday in the rotunda that we are going to be entering a “Golden Age” in America, but the reality is, they're taking us back to the Gilded Age. They're taking us back to the 1880s, the 1890s on economic policy, lining the pockets of the robber barons, but they're also taking us back to the 1880s and 1890s on issues of basic rights and freedom in this country. “And I believe that as these actions come forward, people will react and respond in a way that will hold the administration accountable alongside Democrats in Congress. And I'm gonna be working my heart out over the next two years to make sure that Democrats get the majority so that we have a bulwark in the House that is able to protect the financial security of Americans and the rights of our neighbors.” Rep. McBride on Bipartisan Collaboration “Let me just say this, I think the American people want to see elected officials be serious and work together… but you're right, you're right, they're not doing that. They are not doing that. “They've made it clear from immigration to economic policy and taxes to basic human rights, they have made clear that they are more interested in driving forward an extreme partisan agenda rather than pursuing collaborative common-sense solutions.” Symone Sanders said at the close of the interview, “All right, Congresswoman Sarah McBride of Delaware. This is why she's a policy person!” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:38:04Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/coons-blunt-rochester-mcbride-announce-8-million-bolster-delawares-stem,"Coons, Blunt Rochester, McBride Announce $8 Million to Bolster Delaware’s STEM Research Capacity and Workforce Development",2025-01-24,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Wilmington, Del. — Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Congresswoman Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) announced that Delaware will receive a federal investment of approximately $8 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for STEM research capacity and workforce development. The award was granted to E-CORE RII: Strengthening Partnerships for Advancing Research Capacity in Delaware, a project led by the University of Delaware in collaboration with Delaware State University, Delaware Technical and Community College, Goldey-Beacom College, and Wilmington University. “The future of advanced manufacturing runs through Delaware, and investing in STEM access ensures that Delawareans will be prepared to work in these high-skilled, high-paying careers,” said Senator Chris Coons. “As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I’m thrilled to have secured this federal funding to support programs and education for the future of our nation right here in the First State.” “I’m excited that a new federal investment has been secured to expand Delaware’s STEM research capacity and build our workforce,” said Senator Blunt Rochester, member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.“The future of U.S. leadership in critical and emerging industries relies on the investments and strategic planning of today. This funding from NSF will help grow Delaware’s capacity to lead in STEM while supporting collaboration among numerous partners in the state to help us reach our long-term goals.” ""I'm thrilled to congratulate the University of Delaware in partnership with Delaware State University and Delaware Technical and Community College in receiving $8 million in federal funding to increase our STEM research capacity across the state and bolster workforce development,"" said Congresswoman Sarah McBride, member of the House Committee on Space, Science and Technology. ""In today’s rapidly evolving world, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — STEM — are no longer just subjects taught in schools. They are the foundation of our modern economy, the driving force behind innovation, and the key to unlocking opportunities for a better, more prosperous future. For too long, individuals and families have struggled to access pathways to well-paying, stable STEM jobs that allow them to thrive. This program will address this by strengthening the education and access to these vital jobs. "" “We are excited to partner with Delaware State University, Delaware Technical Community College, Goldey-Beacom College and Wilmington University to support developing a highly skilled, technical workforce and increase our networked and interdisciplinary researchers across the state to position Delaware at the forefront of research and economic prosperity,” said Dr. Amy Slocum, Director, Delaware EPSCoR. “Delaware State University is excited to be part of this initiative, alongside our other higher education partners in Delaware, to invest in additional STEM research and workforce development across the state,"" said Dr. Tony Allen, President of Delaware State University. ""This additional federal funding will enhance research opportunities at DSU and help prepare more young Delawareans for jobs in STEM. I want to thank our federal delegation for securing this important funding."" “We are grateful to our Delaware congressional delegation for their continued commitment to Delaware Tech and appreciate the opportunity to partner with Delaware’s other higher ed institutions on this National Science Foundation grant,” said Dr. Mark T. Brainard, President of Delaware Technical Community College. “This funding will help us continue to support science, technology, engineering, and math education at Delaware Tech through our annual STEM Expos and workforce development camps for STEM students.” ""Goldey-Beacom College is delighted to be part of this transformative investment, which will not only bolster Delaware’s leadership in advanced manufacturing but also provide our students with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in high-skilled, high-paying careers. We will work with our partners to ensure that Delawareans are prepared to shape the future of innovation, both locally and beyond. This funding is a crucial step in creating a workforce that embraces research and will serve to prepare our students for today’s challenges and equip them to drive tomorrow’s breakthroughs,” said Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President of Goldey-Beacom College. “This collaboration represents a positive step forward for Delaware’s STEM initiatives, creating pathways for students to gain hands-on experience and education tailored to meet industry demand,” said Dr. LaVerne Harmon, President of Wilmington University. “We are excited to be part of a project that focuses on building an inclusive, collaborative research ecosystem and supporting entrepreneurial training. It also aligns with Wilmington University’s commitment to innovation and workforce development, as well as career-oriented academic programs. By strengthening partnerships and resources, we’re helping students succeed in a global society.” The project endeavors to create an inclusive, open, collaborative research ecosystem as well as to train and retain a highly skilled workforce. It focuses on strengthening the state's data and intellectual property infrastructure, improving communication and access to STEM programming, supporting entrepreneurial training and fostering cross-institutional collaborations. By addressing these needs, this project will boost cutting-edge research carried out by interdisciplinary teams, resulting in substantial gains in Delaware's knowledge-based economy. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:10:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/delawares-congresswoman-sarah-mcbride-named-democratic-whip-policy-house,Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride Named Democratic Whip for Policy for House Democratic Caucus,2025-01-16,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) announced that she was named a House Democratic Deputy Whip for Policy, a role focused on strategic, long-term planning and coordination on policy priorities across the House Democratic Caucus. This position is appointed by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, the number two Democrat in the House of Representatives. “My number one priority in Congress is helping to lower costs facing Delawareans and American families,” said Congresswoman McBride. “We can do this by guaranteeing paid family and medical leave, lowering the cost of childcare and restoring the child tax credit. I look forward to working alongside my Democratic colleagues to prioritize common sense solutions to making it more affordable to raise a family. I’m grateful to Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for this opportunity and for her steadfast leadership and mentorship.” “Since arriving to Congress, Rep. McBride has quickly proven to be an effective advocate for Delawareans and all working families,” said Democratic Whip Katherine Clark.“I’m thrilled she will serve as a Deputy Whip for Policy in the 119th Congress to help lead our fight to lower everyday costs, create good paying jobs, and grow the economy by growing the middle class."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:10:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mcbrides-statement-israel-hamas-ceasefire,Congresswoman McBride’s Statement on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire,2025-01-15,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the news reports of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride issued the following statement: ""The reports of a ceasefire agreement and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas could not be more welcome. The loss of lives, homes, and communities since October 7, 2023 in Israel and Gaza has been heartbreaking — and this is an important step toward securing safety for Israelis and Palestinians alike. ""This lifesaving agreement would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of President Biden and his administration. With this ceasefire, release of the Israeli hostages, and the ability of Palestinian civilians to return to their communities, I am optimistic that we are on a path toward stability across the region."" Congresswoman McBride is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:10:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-sarah-mcbride-introduces-her-first-bill-congress,Congresswoman Sarah McBride Introduces Her First Bill in Congress,2025-01-10,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-AL) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Ending Scam Credit Repair Act (ESCRA) to crack down on fraudulent practices in the credit repair industry. The bipartisan bill targets credit repair organizations (CROs) that deceive consumers with high fees and empty promises to improve credit scores. The bill will ensure transparency and accountability for consumers. With this bill, Congresswoman McBride became the first freshman Democrat to introduce a piece of legislation in the 119th Congress. “For too long the credit repair industry has been scamming Delawareans with low credit scores by promising easy credit fixes,” said Congresswoman Sarah McBride. “These CROs exploit legal loopholes to target cash-strapped Delawareans by charging large upfront fees based on false hopes of debt reduction. Our bipartisan bill eliminates those loopholes that have allowed predatory practices to flourish by banning upfront fees, improving transparency, and enhancing consumer protections. Delawareans deserve real results, not empty and costly promises. I am grateful to Congresswoman Kim for working across the aisle with me on common sense solutions to deliver for our constituents.” “Fraudulent credit repair organizations, or CROs, should not get away with scamming hardworking Americans seeking to improve their scores and unlock their American dream,” said Congresswoman Young Kim. “The Ending Scam Credit Repair Act helps consumers and hikes penalties for scammers. I’m thrilled to introduce the bipartisan Ending Scam Credit Repair Act and will continue to work on commonsense policies that empower Americans of all backgrounds to grow their wealth and achieve their dream.” The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently took action against a conglomerate of the nation’s largest credit repair organizations for illegally collecting fees. Following the lawsuit, the CFPB is now distributing $2.7 billion to over four million consumers nationwide, including more than $8 million to Delawareans. To prevent such abuses in the future, the Ending Scam Credit Repair Act prevents credit repair organizations from charging illegal upfront fees. The bipartisan Ending Scam Credit Repair Act protects consumers by prohibiting CROs from charging consumers until six months after they’ve provided proof that their credit score has improved while also increasing civil penalties for violations. The bill prohibits CROs from “jamming” financial institutions with duplicative requests, which has prevented consumer reporting agencies and data furnishers from addressing legitimate credit report issues. Advocates, industry leaders, and elected officials representing Delawareans and Americans applauded Congresswoman McBride and Kim on the introduction of this bill, noting the far impact it will have on cracking down on scammers. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings applauded the introduction of ESCRA, “Our office is Delaware’s principal consumer protection agency, and the deceptive practices of so-called “credit repair” companies harm some of our most vulnerable neighbors. Scammers like these are a growing threat to consumers all over the country, and I applaud Congresswoman McBride for taking on critical consumer protection work in her first week in Congress. I look forward to partnering with our Congresswoman to champion more of these critical protections.” John Whitelaw, Advocacy Director for Community Legal Aid Society, Inc (CLASI), released the following statement in support of ESCRA, “Delaware Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) is thrilled to support this important bill being introduced by Congresswoman McBride. It is well known that credit repair scams are widespread and have devastating financial impacts on some of the most financially challenged and vulnerable Delaware residents. These scams hurt people who are in the most need. ESCRA is a critical step in the fight to stamp out this abusive conduct and protect low-income families from financial exploitation. We strongly support this bill and are grateful to Congresswoman McBride for introducing it. We call upon the House of Representatives to act quickly and in a bipartisan manner to address this issue.” CLASI is a statewide nonprofit law firm in Delaware whose mission is to combat injustice through creative and persistent advocacy on behalf of vulnerable and underserved Delawareans. CLASI is also Delaware’s designated Protection and Advocacy agency for individuals with disabilities. The Executive Director of Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council (DCRAC), Rashmi Rangan said, “Every consumer deserves the opportunity to fix their financial past if needed, without predatory schemes getting in the way or bad-faith middlemen extorting payments. Congresswoman McBride's Ending Scam Credit Repair Act holds scammers accountable for posing as legitimate credit repair organizations and improves transparency industry-wide. As a consumer finance advocacy agency, DCRAC wholeheartedly supports this and any effort that provides such critical protections for and education of anyone trying to improve their credit.” “Financial-services companies and consumer advocacy groups are grateful for congressional action on behalf of consumers, having seen first-hand the real harm credit repair organizations cause consumers, often charging hundreds of dollars a month, but yielding few if any positive results,” said American Financial Services Association (AFSA) President and CEO Bill Himpler. “Paying for credit repair is almost always a waste of money,” said Andrew Pizor, senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC). “The amendment from Representatives McBride and Kim will help ensure consumers are not prey to credit repair scams and that they don't get charged unless they get the results they are paying for.” Ed Boltz, Legislative Chair of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), whose members represent people in and after bankruptcy, agreed that the “Ending Credit Repair Scams Act” will stop credit repair jamming schemes that mislead consumers by holding themselves out as “lawyers,” but “will also now make it clear that honest attorneys can provide advice and assistance to those who need real help with credit report errors.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:10:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-delaware-delegation-celebrates-over-13-million-federal-funding-critical,New Delaware delegation celebrates over $13 million in federal funding for critical infrastructure project,2025-01-09,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester and Congresswoman Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) today celebrated over $13 million in federal funding coming home to Delaware as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program, a program funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will be used to elevate the 58-year-old bridge on State Route 9 over Red Lion Creek, ensuring it lies above the 50-year Federal Emergency Management Agency stillwater elevation – the water level observed during major flood events. This project is critical for Delaware, a state extremely vulnerable to flooding, especially along its coastline. “When it comes to severe weather caused by climate change, Delaware is on the front lines with unprecedented flooding and rising sea levels, and this project is vital to protect both the First State’s communities and our economy,” said Senator Coons. “This $13 million RAISE grant from the Biden-Harris administration will help make the Route 9 corridor safer for travelers while addressing flood events exacerbated by climate change. I look forward to continuing to work with Senator Blunt Rochester and Congresswoman McBride to fight for more investments like this one in the future that deliver for Delawareans.” “I am grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation for awarding a RAISE Grant of over $13 million for critical improvements along State Route 9,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the nation by mean elevation, making us especially susceptible to the impacts of the climate crisis. Those include more frequent and severe extreme weather events and flooding, which have made State Route 9 impassable at times. This federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – which I was proud to champion in Congress – will go a long way toward making this critical piece of our state’s infrastructure more resilient for many years to come. Thank you to the Biden-Harris administration for this important investment in the First State’s economy and long-term safety.” “I’m so thrilled that the Delaware Department of Transportation has been awarded over $13 million from the RAISE Grant program to ensure that Route 9 remains a vital corridor for our state,” said Congresswoman McBride. “Every year, Delawareans face washed-out roads, worsened by climate change and a rising sea level. Route 9 has connected dozens of our rural communities and small towns to good-paying jobs and provided access for all of us to enjoy recreation in our wildlife areas. This grant will help to raise the bridge that connects vital communities in Delaware, Bear to Delaware City, bridge 1-305 over the Red Lion Creek, to ensure that our communities can maintain connectivity and economic competitiveness for generations to come. I join Delawareans in thanking our favorite neighbor, President Biden, for this critical investment in rebuilding our infrastructure.” “These federal funds support our efforts to improve the Route 9 corridor and address its vulnerability to flooding and sea level rise,” said Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Acting Secretary Shanté Hastings. “Making improvements like this new bridge ensures that this roadway will continue to be accessible for decades to come.” The Delaware River and its tributaries are expected to rise 17 inches by 2050 and nearly 4 feet by the year 2100, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Geological Survey. The new bridge will factor in those sea level rise estimates and add a foot of freeboard for extra protection. The project will also improve safety measurements for the hundreds of cyclists who use the bridge annually and allow for full access to industrial hubs like the Blue Diamond industrial park and the Delaware City Refinery. This project is part of DelDOT’s broader $300 million comprehensive Route 9 resiliency program, designed to deliver cost-efficient, comprehensive improvements. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:10:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/119th-united-states-congress-convenes,119th United States Congress Convenes,2025-01-03,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Wilmington, DE — Delaware’s Congresswoman-elect McBride will attend the first First Session of the 119th United States Congress commencing on January 3rd, 2025. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives will convene in the House chamber in the south wing of the United States Capitol. Congresswoman-elect McBride will be sworn in as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives once a House Speaker is selected by the U.S. House of Representatives.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:10:36Z https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mcbride-sworn-delawares-member-congress,Congresswoman McBride is Sworn in as Delaware’s Member of Congress,2025-01-03,2025,2025-01,Democrat,House,DE,Sarah McBride,M001238,mcbride.house.gov,mcbride,https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the House Speaker on January 3, 2025. The Honorable Sarah McBride was elected to serve as representative of Delaware’s At-Large Congressional District. Congresswoman Sarah McBride was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office. Congresswoman McBride released the following statement after being sworn in, “Today, I felt a deep sense of pride and responsibility as I was sworn in as Delaware’s Congresswoman to the 119th Congress. “On day one of this new Congress, I’m ready to get to work to ensure that government respects everyone by delivering meaningful results. I’ll work with anyone who will work with me to deliver for Delawareans. “No matter what county you live in or who you voted for, my office will be dedicated to serving the people of Delaware with a service-first mindset.” About Congresswoman McBride Congresswoman Sarah McBride proudly represents the greatest state in the nation, and our country’s First State, Delaware, as its sole member of Congress. Sarah grew up in Wilmington and has been serving our state for decades as a public servant and advocate. From 2020-2025, Congresswoman McBride served as State Senator for the First State Senate District. She worked for former Governor Jack Markell and the late Attorney General Beau Biden, and served as the national spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ equal rights organization. As a state senator, McBride passed legislation expanding access to health care, requiring mental health and media literacy education in public schools, promoting green technologies, and protecting workers and families. In her first term as state senator, McBride passed the landmark Healthy Delaware Families Act, providing paid family and medical leave to workers throughout the First State and marking the largest expansion of Delaware's social safety net in decades. In her final term, she passed the largest ongoing investment into Delaware’s Medicaid program since the Affordable Care Act. Passing the legislation with unanimous and bipartisan support, the Protect Medicaid Act of 2024 unlocks over $175 million annually in new discretionary Medicaid funding to protect, enhance, and expand health coverage for the roughly 200,000 Delawareans who receive care through the joint state- and federal-funded health insurance program. Prior to her service in the State Senate, McBride led the successful effort to pass a landmark non-discrimination law in Delaware. For her work and advocacy, former Gov. Markell awarded McBride the Order of the First State, making her one of the youngest Delawareans granted the state’s highest civilian honor. Sarah married her late husband Andrew Cray in 2014 and is the proud aunt of seven. She is a graduate of Cab Calloway School of the Arts and American University. McBride has taught public policy at the University of Delaware and is the author of the 2018 memoir, “Tomorrow Will Be Different,” which includes a foreword from President Joe Biden. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T17:10:36Z