King, Colleagues Demand Answers on Special-Edition, Politicized U.S. Passport Featuring Trump’s Portrait
Americans of every political, cultural, and religious background. Its imagery has long reflected our shared national heritage through
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Veterans Committee Witnesses Support Senator King’s Mental Care Legislation
commission make that recommendation? Give me background on that.” “Thank you, Senator. The commission made the recommendation because
“The American People Can Handle the Truth!” King Lashes Out at Administration Efforts to Erase American History at National Parks
enrich our lives and tell us about the background and the history of our country, if you leave
King Joins Bipartisan Letter to Support Low-Income, First-Generation Students
income, first-generation students from all backgrounds. These programs help approximately 840,000 students prepare for, enter
King: VA’s Electronic Records Are a “Debacle”
what their history is, all of that necessary background. The development of electronic medical records for the Department
NEWS: Sanders Introduces Legislation to Address America’s Teacher Pay Crisis, Holds Town Hall with Public School Educators
students of color and students from low-income backgrounds. Recent studies show that, of all workers … country, most of us across race, place and background want the same thing – strong public schools where every
King, Colleagues Press for Answers on “Striking Inconsistency” of Immigration Policies for Afghans Living in the U.S.
system is a multi-layered process involving extensive background checks, biometric data collection, interagency information sharing, and screening … system is a multi-layered process involving extensive background checks, biometric data collection, interagency information sharing, and screening
King, Blumenthal Call for Investigation into Cancelled Contracts Impacting Veterans
control of the entire process. As way of background, on February 24 and 25, 2025, Secretary Collins announced
King, Colleagues to White House: “Immediately Reverse” Damaging, Unconstitutional Cuts to Job Corps
urge that the Department restart enrollments, expeditiously restart background checks, and make any contract extensions or modifications necessary … urge that the Department restart enrollments, expeditiously restart background checks, and make any contract extensions or modifications necessary
NEWS: Sanders, 39 Senators Fight Trump’s Cuts to the Job Corps Program
urge that the Department restart enrollments, expeditiously restart background checks, and make any contract extensions or modifications necessary
Rep. Kevin Kiley Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners
James Burns, Freshman, Loyalton High School BACKGROUND: The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide competition in which high
King Reintroduces Legislation to Save Lives, Protect 2nd Amendment Rights for Law-Abiding Americans
includes funding for red flag laws, enhanced background checks for buyers under 21, and increased mental health resources
King Delivers his Own ‘Declaration of Conscience’ Nearly 75 Years after Former Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith
together on the documentary, she shared some fascinating background on the famous speech, including that she drafted
King Celebrates Passage of National Parks Week Resolution
most inspiring landmarks so people of all backgrounds can explore the natural majesty of the United States,”said
NEWS: Sanders, 37 Colleagues to Education Secretary: “We Will Not Stand By as You Attempt to Turn Back the Clock on Education in this Country”
fewer resources for students from low-income backgrounds and children with disabilities, like the 26 million students from … income backgrounds and over 100,000 public schools in every community across this country that rely on Title
Representative Kiley Introduces the Coastal Commission Accountability Act to Rein in CA Coastal Commission Abuses
fires. ” Click here view text of the bill. Background: The CZMA allows coastal states to review federal activities
NEWS: Sanders Statement: Meet Donald Trump’s New Best Friend, Vladimir Putin
following statementintroducing the American people to the background and history of Russian dictator, and apparent ally of President
Representative Kiley Writes to UCSB Chancellor Yang Demanding Explanation for Sponsoring Anti-Semitic Workshop
Click here to read the full letter. BACKGROUND: In 2023 alone, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) tracked
King, Colleagues Demand VA Secretary Defend Veterans’ Personal Information from DOGE
appropriate security clearances, and lack the requisite background investigations or ethical conflict requirements.” The Senators concluded,“During your … appropriate security clearances, and lack the requisite background investigations or ethical conflict requirements. We are outraged these unelected
King, Intel Colleagues Sound Alarm About “DOGE” Risk to National Security and American Privacy in Letter to White House
such information after they have undergone a rigorous background investigation and demonstrated a ‘need to know.’ Circumventing these … such information after they have undergone a rigorous background investigation and demonstrated a “need to know.” Circumventing these
Representatives Kiley, Hageman and Johnson Introduce the National Human Trafficking Database Act
National Human Trafficking Database Act. BACKGROUND: Human trafficking is among the fastest-growing illicit trades in the world
Representative Kiley Introduces the Freedom to Cooperate Act
view text of the Freedom to Cooperate Act . Background: Currently, 11 states are sanctuary states. All these states
Representatives Kiley, Auchincloss and Wasserman Schultz Statements on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ Vote to Advance Report Investigating the Rise of Antisemitism on College Campuses
supporting Hamas terrorists, or assure students of all backgrounds can feel safe. I want to thank my colleagues … environment moving forward.” Read the full letter here . Background: In 2004, the USCCR published a report on campus
Collins, King Applaud $24 Million Investment to Expand Maine Broadband and Digital Skills Training
participate in the digital world, regardless of their background or circumstances. The grant program was signed into … internet for all Mainers regardless of their income, background, or location. Our efforts will include providing affordable devices
Representative Kiley Introduces the No Medicaid for Illegal Immigrants Act
CLICK HERE to view text of the bill. Background: California has been steadily increasing the number of illegal