Castro, Booker Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Expand Advanced Coursework Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
enriching high school experience, success in higher education, and a rewarding career. The obstacles Black and Latino students
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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Iran Deal
brink, farmers faced fertilizer shortages and higher costs, and all the while, Americans paid the price
NEWS: Casar, Jayapal, Horsford Introduce Bill To Increase Overtime Pay
long-overdue reckoning that will deliver higher, more livable wages to the workers who have earned them
Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Republican Reconciliation 2.0
time when families are struggling with higher costs and programs they rely on are being cut, Congress should
OP-ED: The American Prospect: Tax AI to Create Jobs
revolution does not leave Americans with a higher unemployment rate. As a first step, Congress should pass … providers, not consumers, and it should charge a higher rate for AI used by big corporations rather than
Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill Championing Bleeding Disorders Research
from clinical research. As a result, they face higher rates of pregnancy complications, hospitalizations, and mortality
TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks at MILCON-VA Subcommittee, Questions VA Secretary
Paso has a veteran population concentration roughly 40% higher than both the Texas and national averages. And because
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Demands Transparency on Predatory Practices from Online Travel Agents
demand has already taken a hit due to higher costs and travel delays under the current Administration … become the default offering on your platforms.” With higher inflation caused by the current Administration’s policies, South
Congresswoman Escobar Cosponsors Energy Bills Relief Act
ensure consumers aren't on the hook for higher energy costs. Corporations have been unwilling to meaningfully engage
Rep. Menefee Introduces the College Affordability and Accessibility Act
Affordability and Accessibility Act, legislation aimed at making higher education more affordable and accessible for students across
NEWS: Casar, Riley Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Utilities Overcharging Consumers
profits. “Your utility bill should not be higher so that a utility company CEO can rent a private … utilities demanding profit margins (returns on equity) far higher than the market would set. Directs FERC to calculate
Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advance U.S. Leadership in 6G and Protect National Security
response times, and more reliable connections. By using higher-frequency spectrum, 6G could power advanced technologies like
Rep. Cuellar Pushes Back Against Proposed Republican Budget That Would Hurt South Texans
pressure on families and communities already dealing with higher costs. “As a senior appropriator, I’ll continue … funding streams, including English Language Acquisition programs Cuts higher education funding by 81% ($2.7 billion), including eliminating TRIO
Castro Statement on Trump’s Funding Request for Iran War
critical products flow through. “Americans everywhere are facing higher gas prices and grocery bills. “I am alarmed
Doggett, Schakowsky Introduce Brand New “Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act”
decades, researchers have clearly established a link between higher staffing levels and improvements in the safety and quality … staffing standards lead to better patient outcomes and higher-quality care. It is past time that
Congresswoman Escobar Votes Against Hypocritical Republican Messaging Proposal
with some experts believing this value could be higher. Despite their grandstanding as "deficit hawks,” 99.1% of House
Congressman Cuellar Introduces American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026
provides direct payments to help offset those higher costs. Taxpayers with adjusted gross income above
Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution
afterthought. “Here at home, Americans are bracing for higher fuel costs resulting from this war, while utility costs
NEWS: Casar Announces New Chief of Staff
afford their housing, to others who have higher wages and benefits or a union job, to others
Rep. Crockett Introduces The Payback Act to Refund Americans for Trump’s Illegal Tariff Costs
American families. If Americans were forced to pay higher prices because of executive overreach, then Americans deserve
Congressman Cuellar Commends Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Sweeping Tariffs, Protecting Texans from Higher Costs
consumers and small businesses pay the price through higher costs on everyday goods and materials. This ruling strengthens … community the certainty it needs, protects consumers from higher costs, and supports the men and women whose jobs
Rep. Crockett’s Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Trump’s Illegal Tariffs
costs “on day one”. Instead, Americans are facing higher costs everywhere. Grocery prices have skyrocketed, housing is unaffordable
Court Ruling Curbs Trump—But Not the Harm He is Causing
consumers, who have already paid for tariffs with higher prices, assured any benefit. Any refunds go to corporations
Congressman Al Green Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Blocking President Donald Trump from Imposing Tariffs
place real economic strain on everyday Americans through higher prices and increased uncertainty. Our democracy works best when
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Federal Funding for ICE
urgency of the moment. There should be no higher priority for this Congress than protecting the people that