TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Bipartisan Wins in the FY27 MILCON-VA Legislation
bill still contains a partisan provision that weakens gun background check protections for veterans that
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Congressman Al Green Joins Rev. Dr. Max Miller Jr., Local Faith and Community Leaders to Host Press Conference on Alarming Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision in Louisiana v. Callais
representative democracy. The ruling disenfranchises marginalized communities by weakening protections intended to ensure equitable access to political representation … vote for us to accept decisions that weaken fair representation. People of faith must continue to stand together
Congressman Al Green Releases Statement Denouncing the Supreme Court’s Decision that Weakens a Landmark Civil Rights-Era Law
April 30, 2026 Press Release (Washington
Rep. Cuellar Commends End to 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Restored Pay for Frontline Personnel
communities. A shutdown delays emergency response, weakens cyber defenses, and creates unnecessary strain on the workforce families
Rep. Crockett's Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Gutting the Voting Rights Act
have been drawn to fracture Black communities and weaken their representation. That is not a coincidence
Rep. Christian Menefee Condemns Supreme Court Decision Undermining Black and Brown Voters’ Power in Louisiana v. Callais
Brown voters across the country. This ruling weakens critical protections under the Voting Rights Act and undermines decades
Marc Veasey Slams DOJ Decision Ending Deportation Protections for DACA Recipients
Department of Justice’s latest move to weaken protections for DACA recipients is deeply concerning and undermines … limiting their ability to challenge removal orders Weakening DACA protections would also have significant economic consequences—particularly
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Troy Carter Introduce Legislation To Rein In Rogue EPA
standard practice the Trump administration has abandoned, weakening the factual foundation for health-protective regulations; Require Congressional review
Rep. Menefee Pushes Back on Trump Proposal to Slash NASA Funding, Warns of Harm to Houston Economy
cuts would hit Houston’s economy hard and weaken America’s position in space. “President Trump’s budget
Rep. Cuellar Pushes Back Against Proposed Republican Budget That Would Hurt South Texans
critical research for diseases like Alzheimer’s and weakening public health systems that support communities across South Texas
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on HISD Plan to Close 12 Schools
schools without real public engagement disrupts families and weakens entire communities. HISD should pause this plan, open
Rep. Cuellar Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Appropriations Bills
because shutdowns hurt families, undermine public safety, and weaken essential services people rely on every day,” said Congressman
Congressman Veasey Slams Abbott's Decision That Hurts Texas' Universities, Hospitals, and Businesses
success. It will make Texas less competitive economically, weaken our workforce, and erode the standing of our higher
Helsinki Commissioner Rep. Doggett Introduces Bipartisan Sanctions Package on Russian Energy
common-sense step for the United States: it weakens Russia’s capacity to wage war while imposing … also to advancing U.S. national security interests by weakening authoritarian aggression, strengthening global stability, and upholding the rules
Johnson Defends the LGBTQ Community, Protects Public Lands, and Blocks Wasteful Projects in House Spending Bill
that would have harmed the LGBTQ community and weakened public safety, while blocking wasteful vanity projects and advancing
Following Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s Advocacy, House Passes Federal Funding for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District Priorities, Helps Address Cost-of-Living Crisis
which would have decimated housing programs and severely weakened many other critical initiatives that help address the cost
Congresswoman Escobar Votes for Appropriations Bills to Invest in El Paso, Place Guardrails on Trump administration
almost 150 Republican-led amendments, blocking efforts to weaken gun safety regulations, expand oil and gas leasing
Rep. Crockett’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Texas’s 2026 Map
right here in Texas—said were drawn to weaken the voices of Black, Latino, and minority communities. Those
Congressman Castro Secures Key Provisions and Amendments in House Foreign Affairs Committee Markup of State Department Reauthorization Package
When their funding is cut, their work is weakened, and authoritarian governments gain ground. This amendment failed with
As President Trump Illegally Terminates Renewable Energy Initiative and $250 Million Investment in Harris County, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver Lead Effort Demanding Administration To Reverse Decision
communities were counting on. These reckless actions will weaken our electric grid at a time when reliability
Rep. Doggett: “Trump is seeking to create a master file of information on every American.”
with a journalist over Signal. Today’s vote weakens Congress’s ability to uphold its constitutional duty
Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Elections from Deceptive Artificial Intelligence (AI)
legislation to ensure AI is not used to weaken confidence in our elections.” “I served
Johnson, Markey Push to End Foreign Political Fundraising at U.S. Embassies
foreign political parties would undermine that credibility and weaken our voice as a champion of democracy. We also
Johnson Demands Hearing on Federal Response to Catastrophic Texas Floods
Trump administration has taken alarming steps to weaken FEMA’s ability to carry out its mission.” “The danger … role that the Trump administration has played in weakening the Federal government’s capacity to respond to disasters
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Condemns Supreme Court Decision Limiting Nationwide Injunctions
where they live—the Supreme Court has weakened one of the last lines of defense against any unconstitutional