Ranking Members Huffman and Heinrich Lead Call for Investigation into Trump Admin's Plan to Merge Offshore Energy Agencies
would clearly violate the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause. Trump and his operatives cashed in. Event Strategies
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Brownley, Huffman, Raskin Introduce Resolution Reaffirming Church-State Separation Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
President, read the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses of our Constitution.” The resolution draws on the writings … First Amendment’s Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses have safeguarded Americans of every religion, and those
WATCH: Pressley Proposes Amendment to Allow States to Improve Consumer Protections for Pay Day Loans
Pressley offered this amendment, which strikes the clause that preempts state action, to H.R. 9330, the Earned Wage … Chair. My amendment would strike the clause that preempts state action. It would ensure consumers are able
Ranking Member Huffman Releases Report on How Trump Hijacked America's 250th Birthday to Enrich Himself, Sell Access, and Harvest Americans' Data
would clearly violate the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause. Trump and his operatives cashed in. Event Strategies
Huffman, Raskin Introduce Resolution Reaffirming Church-State Separation Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary
President, read the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses of our Constitution.” The resolution draws on the writings … First Amendment's Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses have safeguarded Americans of every religion, and those
Rep. Frederica S. Wilson Releases Statement on Supreme Court Decision Reaffirming Birthright Citizenship
citizens at birth under the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. “This decision brings relief to countless families
Leader Jeffries Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Safeguarding Birthright Citizenship
actions as it relates to the Birthright Citizenship Clause are clearly unlawful and an assault
McIver Stands Against DOJ Targeting at Oral Arguments in Criminal Case
ruling pre-trial because the Speech or Debate Clause, which exists to ensure that members of Congress … process is the punishment.” The Speech or Debate Clause should be a bulwark against the DOJ’s efforts
Landsman, Riley Lead the “Drain the Swamp Act”
Congress (Reps. Landsman and Riley). Strengthening the emoluments clauses of the Constitution to stop presidents and federal officials
Jayapal Voting Positions — Week of June 1, 2026
from Lebanon: YES H.Res. 1336 — a rule waiving clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration
Johnson, Blumenthal & Warren CALL on BANK of America to Restore Consumers’ Legal Rights & Protections
customers and not rely on forced arbitration clauses that quietly strip customers of their rights.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today … customers and not rely on forced arbitration clauses that quietly strip customers of their rights,” continued the lawmakers
Raskin Delivers Commencement Address at American University's Washington College of Law
real. The Freedom of Speech, the Establishment Clauses, Due Process, Equal Protection, the Foreign and Domestic Emoluments Clauses
Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Legislation To Facilitate State Prosecution of Criminal Actions by Immigration Agents
However, a legal doctrine known as “supremacy clause immunity” can make state prosecutions of federal officers difficult
Rep. Grijalva Blasts House Republicans for Politicizing Funding, Stripping Support for Bisbee Library Over Drag Events
identity is a violation of the Equal Protection clause under the 14th amendment. The Republicans are now punishing
Norton Introduces Resolution to Designate May 1, 2026, as “D.C. Statehood Day”
size of the Federal district; Whereas the Admissions Clause of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to admit … State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth; Whereas the District Clause of the Constitution gives Congress plenary authority over
Ranking Member Jayapal Statement on Federal Appeals Court Ruling Blocking Trump’s Mass Detention Agenda
Administration has completely disregarded the Due Process clause of the U.S. Constitution, as well as decades of precedent
Ranking Member Jayapal Statement on Federal Appeals Court Ruling Blocking Trump’s Mass Detention Agenda
Administration has completely disregarded the Due Process clause of the U.S. Constitution, as well as decades of precedent
Budzinski and Pappas Lead 101 House Democrats in Letter to President Trump on Vote-by-Mail Executive Order
this order is unconstitutional. Article I, Section 4, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution clearly states that
Pappas, Budzinski Demand President Trump Rescind His Unconstitutional Executive Order on Mail-In Voting
this order is unconstitutional. Article I, Section 4, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution clearly states that
Congressman Shri Thanedar Condemns Trump’s Attempt to Seize Detroit’s Ballots
grave violation of the Constitution’s Electors Clause and completely unacceptable. Trump’s decision to single
Leader Jeffries Blasts the GOP’S ONE BIG UGLY BILL on House Floor:”as Democrats, WE’RE Committedto Actually Solving Problems”
confused with H. Res 1156 because the first clause says, “Whereas on July 4, 2025, the President signed
Leader Jeffries Remarks at NAN National Convention
United States Constitution, contains the Equal Protection Clause. And the Equal Protection Clause in the 14th Amendment promises
Rep. Panetta Authors and Introduces the Bipartisan Stop Global Tariffs Act
lawsuits, but with legislation.” “Article One, Section Eight, Clause One of the Constitution gives Congress authority over tariffs
DelBene Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Trump’s Latest Tariffs, Refund to Importers
Trump’s tariff regime.” “Article One, Section Eight, Clause One of the Constitution gives Congress authority over tariffs
Leader Jeffries on MS NOW: “the WAR HAS MADE LIFE MORE Expensive in THIS Country and it Needs to END”
Constitution, the 14th Amendment, the birthright citizenship clause, is very clear—and as I think it was, Justice