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Reps. Foushee, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill Protecting Children from AI Companion Chatbots
companions that solicit or produce sexual content. Background : In June 2025, the American Psychological Association issued a health
Following Push from Ross and DWC Members, DOJ Inspector General Launches Investigation Into Mishandling of the Epstein Files
will keep fighting for justice, accountability, and transparency." Background: Congresswoman Ross and the Democratic Women’s Caucus
Ross, Schmidt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Police Background Checks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC
Congresswoman Ross, Colleagues Introduce 25th Amendment Legislation to Establish Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity
available here . An overview of the legislation and background on the 25th Amendment is available here . FAQs
Reps. Foushee, Ansari, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Legislation to End the OB-GYN Care Crisis in Federal Prisons
must be protected regardless of a person’s background. The reports of pregnant women giving birth alone
Congressman Don Davis Joins Bipartisan Effort to Boost Ticket to Work Awareness
available to SSDI beneficiaries,” said Congressman Blake Moore . Background: The Ticket to Work program was created with bipartisan
Reps. Foushee, Adams Introduce Empowering Young Readers Act to Uplift Childhood Literacy
improve literacy rates, and ensure people from all backgrounds have the resources they need to read
Congressman Don Davis Introduces Legislation Providing Eastern North Carolina Small Businesses with a National Platform
House, ensuring small businesses from every state and background have a seat at the table,” said Congressman Finstad … Organization, United Motorcoach Association, and Workplace Solutions Association Background: The White House has previously convened three White House
“Release the Money Now”: Congressman Danny K. Davis, Local Leaders Demand FEMA Relief for Chicago Flood Victims
chance to live safely in their homes.” Background In 2023, federal relief was approved for over
Ross, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan PBM Reform Package
reform across the finish line.” Background Pharmacy benefit managers were created as middlemen to reduce administrative costs
Ross, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act
nation the relief and justice they deserve.” Background Enacted in 2022 as part of the PACT
Chicago Members of Congress Denied Entry to ICE Processing Center in Broadview, IL
healthcare to fund even more aggressive ICE enforcement.” BACKGROUND: Under the Trump administration, multiple media outlets and human
Ross, Kamlager Dove, Fernandez Lead 30+ Members in Demanding Trump Administration Stop Attacking Women’s Health Research
Frederica Wilson (FL-24). KEY BACKGROUND: Women’s health research has long been severely underfunded. Historic investments
Congressman Davis and Congresswoman Kiggans Introduce the Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act
retired director of the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile. Background Anthrax remains among the deadliest and easiest to produce
Ross, Moore, Harrigan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Close Charlotte-Area Weather Radar Gap and Modernize America’s Weather Forecasting System
text of the bill is available here . Key Background: The National Weather Service (NWS) developed and deployed
Congressmen Davis, Griffith, and Cline Introduce Legislation to Protect Nuclear Medicine Patients
frequency and severity of these medical events.” Background Radiopharmaceutical extravasations are medical errors that occur when a radioactive
Reps. Foushee, Adams Introduce the College Thriving Act to Promote Skills-For-Success College Courses
long, students—especially those from low-income backgrounds—have been left to navigate the challenges of college … making sure every student—no matter their background—has the foundation to thrive,” said Congresswoman Adams . Specifically
Ross Joins 150+ House Democrats in Demanding Answers on NIH Research Cuts
Houlahan (PA-06). Full text is available here . BACKGROUND On February 7, 2025, the Trump administration announced
Reps. Adams, Davis, Foushee, Ross Introduce Resolution Honoring Greensboro Four
full text of the resolution, click here . Background: The Greensboro Four sit-in protest took place on February