Congresswoman Simon Demands Investigation into Trump’s Abuse of Emergency Powers for Fossil Fuel Energy and Coal Export Terminal in West Oakland
July 27, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON
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Rep. Judy Chu Commends Local Peaceful Demonstrations Against ICE Killings
reining in an agency plagued by violence, abuse, and a staggering lack of accountability, the Trump Administration … decade, I have fought to expose ICE's abuses and demand accountability. I have repeatedly called
Padilla Demands Investigation into Trump’s Abuse of Emergency Powers to Support Fossil Fuel Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex
ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions
that the United States will not tolerate these abuses,” said Senator Curtis. The legislation also centralizes federal oversight
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Trump’s Self-Enrichment Schemes in “The Cost of Corruption: Top 10 Ways Trump Has Profited off the Presidency”
wealth, on the money he can make by abusing the power of his position, on his own vanity … wealth, on the money he can make by abusing the power of his position, on his own vanity
Padilla Unveils Legislation to Counter Trump’s Attacks on American Elections
means intimidating voters, persecuting election officials, or abusing federal power,” said Senator Padilla. “Trump’s cabinet refuses
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Pushes Anti-Corruption Measures to Prevent Malign Influences in Executive Branch, Close Bribery Loopholes
introduced in 2020, that seeks to curb presidential abuses of power, strengthen checks and balances on the Executive … legislative package aims to address numerous new abuses of power that Donald Trump and members of his administration
Sánchez: Trump’s latest tariffs aren’t serious attempt to combat forced labor
China, one of the worst forced labor abusers in the world, as he does to countries like Australia … some of the world’s worst forced labor abusers through his proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade
Representative Tran Introduces Legislation to Hold Private ICE Detention Centers Accountable for Detainee Deaths
justice for victims of ICE’s constitutional rights abuses, and has cosponsored legislation to place checks
NEWS: Sens. Schiff and Banks, Reps. Latta and Whitesides Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat AI Distillation and Other Attacks to National Security
seek an injunction against non-Federal entities that abuse the exemption. During distillation attacks, foreign labs systematically harvest
ICYMI: Ranking Member Simon Calls Out Republicans’ Misguided Priorities During Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee Task Force Hearing on “The Future of DEI in Law School Accreditation and the Legal Profession”
Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Lofgren, Kaptur Demand Answers from DOE After Political Appointee Remained on Payroll Nearly Nine Months after Agency Removal
Administration that repeatedly invokes “waste, fraud, and abuse” as justification for its broad, unprecedented reductions in force, terminations
Kaptur, Lofgren Demand Answers from DOE After Political Appointee Remained on Payroll Nearly Nine Months after Agency Removal
Administration that repeatedly invokes “waste, fraud, and abuse” as justification for its broad, unprecedented reductions in force, terminations
Representative Derek Tran Raises Alarm on Human Rights Abuses in Vietnam
holding the Vietnamese government accountable for human rights abuses. In an April 2026 letter to General Secretary … hold Vietnamese communist officials accountable for human rights abuses and establish human rights and fair-trade priorities
Representatives Dave Min and Suhas Subramanyam Introduce Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2026
that need to be addressed to prevent further abuse of pardons.” “The presidential pardon and clemency power
Padilla, Schumer Launch New Anti-Corruption Initiative to Expose Trump’s Self-Dealing, Stop Presidential Profiteering
working group will expose the Trump Administration’s abuses, identify the financial harm inflicted on taxpayers and working … agency charged with protecting consumers from financial abuse Undermine wages, workplace protections, and workers’ bargaining power Cut food
Matsui Introduces NO Passes for Polluters ACT Alongside National Environmental and Public Health Coalition
Press Release New Legislation Would End Presidential Abuse of Clean Air Act Exemption Authority WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman … toxic pollution on Americans’ health. “President Trump has abused the Clean Air Act to let more than
Rep. Panetta Joins Introduction of Bipartisan Patients First Act
reform Medicare Advantage payments and end prior authorization abuses. “Medicare patients in California’s 19th Congressional District
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Launches Push for Judicial Reforms, Increased Transparency Amid Historic Democratic Rollbacks by Supreme Court
restore faith in the federal judiciary and address abuses of power, including by Supreme Court Justices. The bills
Rep. Jimmy Gomez Joins End Corruption Caucus
democratic institutions. He has consistently spoken out against abuses of power, called out efforts by President Trump
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Overhaul U.S. Security Assistance
hands or is used to commit human rights abuses, our global reputation and relationships with local populations … records are finally held accountable for such abuses of American support.” Liz Hume, Executive Director, Alliance for Peacebuilding
Rep. Chu Commends Federal Court Order Requiring Immediate Reforms at Adelanto ICE Processing Center
Adelanto facility, pressed ICE officials over documented abuses, and has called for its closure for more than
Sánchez: Brazil 301 investigation was always pretext for tariffs
restore accountability and stop this reckless abuse of power.” ### Issues : Labor and Trade
Representative Tran Holds Vietnamese Government Accountable for Human Rights Abuses
responsibility to stand up against these human rights abuses. Prisoners of conscience, like Le Huu Minh Tuan, should … hold Vietnamese communist officials accountable for human rights abuses and establish human rights and fair-trade priorities
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Todd Blanche Hearing, Condemns Continued Evasions from Trump Nominees on CNN and MS NOW
duty to go after his adversaries and abuse the Justice Department to do it. So, he has basically