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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (3rd District of Ohio)

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding her vote on the War Powers Resolution that would restrain Trump’s power in the Middle East and Iran:

“Yesterday, I voted YES to the War Powers Resolution, to reign in Trump’s unfettered action in Iran. While the resolution did not pass the House, I am committed to reigning in President Trump’s foreign policy overreach. Our Constitution is clear: only Congress has the power to declare war.”

“Iran has employed authoritarian, anti-democratic practices that have severely oppressed the Iranian people. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led a regime that consistently oppressed the Iranian people, wrongfully targeted voices of dissent within their population, and violently restricted the rights of women and girls, leading to an overall degradation of human rights. In January, alone, there was abundant reporting of the Iranian state, under Khamenei’s leadership, murdering as many as 36,000 protesters. His human rights violations and abuses are undeniable and required action.”

“Khamenei’s death is a victory to countless Iranians that have been fighting for the freedom, justice and democracy we all deserve.”

“However, President Trump’s rash actions in the region bypassed proper Congressional approval, launching us into a war with one of the most powerful and dangerous forces in the Middle East, without a clear cause or a specific goal.”

“War has a cost. Going to war with Iran will not make Americans safer – in fact, it has put more of our loved ones at risk. Trump’s actions have already severely endangered the lives of our brave American service members, now leading to a death toll of six, with the number of injuries still rising. These are daughters, sons, dear friends, neighbors, and more – all of whom deserved proper protection from Iranian retaliation.”

“Yet, the Trump administration has blatantly disregarded this reality, and has provided little reasoning and strategy regarding the intended outcomes of the war or their plan to minimize casualties in their military operations. Despite repeated questions from Members of Congress, the Trump administration has continuously shifted their rationale for the Iranian strikes, exposing their complete lack of planning and preparation for a conflict of this magnitude.”

“Yet, many Republicans have decided to blindly endorse Trump’s war. This reckless foreign policy puts innocent Americans and Iranians in grave danger. Americans deserve more, especially as they scramble to make ends meet.”

“As families across the country struggle to put food on the table and navigate a rising cost of living, Trump is hurling us into an outrageously expensive war that could cost hardworking Americans billions. It’s unforgivable. Last year, the Trump administration claimed that extending ACA tax credits was too expensive, yet a war with Iran could cost the United States $1 billion a day.”

“How is there money available for a war, but none for hardworking families struggling to get by? When questioned about how a war with Iran could worsen gas prices, he dismissed the concern, saying, ‘If they rise, they rise,’ claiming that war was “more important.” When will Republicans finally put the American people first?”

“Americans deserve transparency. The Iranian people deserve leadership that upholds the tenets of a proper democracy. For this to be done effectively, President Trump must abide by proper Congressional channels to ensure American troops are kept out of harm’s way and to facilitate the transition of democratic Iranian leadership.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (3rd District of Ohio)

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s vote to advance funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

“I emphatically voted NO to funding for the Department of Homeland Security.”

“My stance and the position of House Democrats has been clear: we will not vote to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement as it continues to terrorize our communities. Any funding should come with substantial reforms. I am disappointed that my Republican colleagues have chosen to support this legislation, without committing to these changes.”

“While the bill did pass the House, the fight is not over. The events over the past couple of months have made it abundantly clear: there are critical, comprehensive reforms that must take place in the agency. The devastating deaths of two Minnesotans earlier this year, Alex Pretti and Renée Good, shocked our nation; revealing the brokenness of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as an entity that claims to keep our communities safe.”

“In my home district of Columbus, ‘Operation Buckeye’ racially targeted innocent individuals – many of whom had never been arrested or charged with a crime. One report even found that on December 17, 2025, ICE agents allegedly detained two U.S. citizens and a Mexican immigrant with a valid work permit, including a woman with an 8-month old child, and all three of these individuals did not have a criminal record.”

“Across the nation, DHS has detained children, the disabled, the elderly, and countless innocent people. These racially motivated attacks don’t make our communities safer – they create fear and hostility.”

“I remain committed to our immigrant communities in Columbus, and I will continue to push for much-needed reform within ICE, to protect our communities and keep hardworking Americans safe.” 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05)

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the February jobs report: 

“In his State of the Union last week, Trump said our ‘roaring economy is roaring like never before.’ The February jobs report released this morning, however, was a whimper. The American economy lost 92,000 jobs last month, and unemployment rose to 4.4%. Additionally, the report revealed that 69,000 fewer jobs were added in December and January than previously reported. Since Trump took office in January 2025, we’ve seen the number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks or more) increase by more than 400,000. From January 2021 to December 2024, the US economy did not see a single month of job losses. In Trump’s second term, we have already seen four months of losses.

“The blame belongs to Donald Trump. His tariffs have crushed American manufacturers, farmers, and small businesses and increased costs for consumers. He added trillions to the debt and cut access to food assistance and affordable health care for working families all to provide massive tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires. Instead of focusing on helping Americans at home, Trump now turns his eyes abroad.

“Trump said America is in a ‘golden age.’ If he leaves the gilded halls of Mar-a-Lago and his gaudy new ballroom, perhaps he would see just how hard Americans are struggling to stay afloat in this perilous moment.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy expressing strong opposition to the Department’s decision to rescind more than $100 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) federal grants previously awarded to Illinois for electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects across the state and requesting immediate answers from the Department.

“I write to express my strong opposition to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) recent decision to rescind over $100 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) federal grants previously awarded to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in our state,” Krishnamoorthi wrote. “The arbitrary clawback of these funds creates uncertainty and chaos for public-private partnerships that are already in motion.”

In the letter, Krishnamoorthi warned that abruptly rescinding funding could disrupt projects already underway, weaken federal-state partnerships, and leave rural and underserved communities without the infrastructure needed to support economic growth and expand clean transportation access.

“States depend on consistent application of federal law to effectively implement congressionally authorized projects,” Krishnamoorthi wrote. “Abruptly rescinding these funds unnecessarily disrupts project timelines, jeopardizes existing investments, and weakens federal–state partnerships.”

Krishnamoorthi also raised concerns that withholding congressionally authorized funding could undermine confidence in federal programs and politicize infrastructure investments.

“The ongoing pattern of rescinding or withholding congressionally authorized funding from Democratic-led states raises serious concerns that the administration is politicizing federal appropriations for partisan purposes rather than objective programmatic criteria,” Krishnamoorthi continued.

In the letter, Krishnamoorthi requested a response from the Department of Transportation by March 20, 2026, and posed the following requests:

1. Recommit to distributing funds appropriated by Congress for EV charging infrastructure in Illinois and other states without further delay or rescission;

2. Provide clear guidance to states on how planning and grant implementation should proceed under current federal policy;

3. Ensure that states are not penalized for actions taken in good faith based on previously approved plans and appropriations; and

4. Work with Congress to align federal policy with bipartisan infrastructure goals, including supporting domestic manufacturing of EV charging equipment and workforce development.

The full letter is available here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined his Energy & Commerce colleagues in a full committee markup of several bipartisan bills, including legislation focused on strengthening the security and resilience of America’s energy infrastructure.

Protecting our critical infrastructure is not a partisan issue; it’s a national security imperative,” said Rep. Hudson. “I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to make sure our communities, like Moore County and Fort Bragg, are protected, and our power grid remains reliable for the American people.”

Hudson has been a leading voice in Congress on protecting America’s electric grid following the 2022 Moore County substation attack, which left more than 45,000 residents without power for several days during a winter cold spell. The markup included legislation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity defenses for utilities, improving coordination between government and private-sector energy providers, and enhancing analysis of emerging threats to the grid.

Items considered included:

• H.R. 7757, Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (Rep. Guthrie)  
• H.R. 2657, Sammy’s Law (Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Carter-GA)
• H.R. 6291, Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (Reps. Walberg and Lee-FL)
• H.R. 3149, App Store Accountability Act (Rep. James)
• H.R. 7258, Energy Emergency Leadership Act (Reps. Lee-FL and Landsman)
• H.R. 7266, Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act (Reps. Miller-Meeks and McClellan)
• H.R. 7257, Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act (Reps. Latta and Matsui)
• H.R. 7272, Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act (Reps. Weber and Dingell)
• H.R. 7305, Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 (Reps. Castor and Evans)

The markup was open to the public and press and livestreamed at energycommerce.house.gov.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over reported “frustrations” with her involvement in a $220 million, taxpayer-funded ad campaign featuring Noem on horseback in front of Mount Rushmore. 

Congressman Neguse was part of the tipping point that led to Noem’s ousting, raising questions during Wednesday’s Judiciary Committee hearing that were similar to those posed by Republican Senator John Kennedy about allegations of fraud, corruption, and conflicts of interest surrounding the ad campaign.

“It is fraud, and ultimately, I think there’s going to be ​accountability,” Neguse said on Wednesday.

View Rep. Neguse’s questioning of Secretary Noem HERE.

The Colorado congressman also joined Morning Joe on MS NOW on Thursday to call for Secretary Noem’s termination and to further discuss his line of questioning.

View Rep. Neguse’s interview on Morning Joe HERE.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) reintroduced the Quantum in Practice Act, legislation that would ensure quantum molecular simulations and modeling are included in the National Quantum Initiative.

Quantum molecular simulations and modeling will enable scientists to study chemical elements and reactions with unprecedented precision. By harnessing the power of quantum computing, researchers can better understand molecular behavior, including nitrogen fixation, a key process in producing fertilizer for our agriculture industry.

“Michigan is where advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge research drive innovation,” said Rep. Haley Stevens. “By expanding federal research on quantum simulations and modeling, we can power breakthroughs in automotive technology, battery development, and advanced materials. The Quantum in Practice Act is about making sure Michigan’s workers, manufacturers, and researchers lead the way and turning scientific discovery into economic growth.”

“Representing one of the largest agricultural districts in the nation, it is my priority to ensure that our farmers have access to the tools and technologies they need to succeed,” said Rep. Feenstra. “Breakthrough research in quantum computing has the potential to lower input costs for farmers, improve energy storage capabilities, and produce safer, more effective medications. I am proud to reintroduce this important legislation to ensure that our Main Streets, farmers, and small businesses can benefit from these cutting-edge advancements. By investing in quantum research, we can strengthen our agricultural sector, streamline fertilizer production, and enhance quality of life across Iowa’s Fourth District.”

This legislation is supported by IBM, Infleqtion, D-Wave, Quantinuum, the NSF Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation, and the NSF IUCRC Center for Quantum Technologies.

“The passage of the Quantum in Practice Act would mark a pivotal moment for U.S. leadership in quantum science and its translation into real-world impact,” said Gretchen Campbell, Associate Vice President for Quantum Research and Education at the University of Maryland. “At the University of Maryland, we are committed to advancing quantum research and preparing the next generation of scientists, engineers and practitioners. This legislation will accelerate that mission and help ensure that quantum innovations conceived in our labs can become the technologies that power tomorrow’s economy.”

“By including the Quantum in Practice Act in the National Quantum Initiative (NQI) reauthorization, we believe that the U.S. government will strengthen the emphasis on applied sciences across its quantum efforts,” said Allison Schwartz, D-Wave’s Senior Vice President, Global Government Relations and Public Affairs. “It’s critical that government collaborate with industry to identify the most complex public-sector challenges and leverage the strengths of each approach to quantum computing — annealing and gate-model quantum computing. Annealing quantum systems can provide solutions to challenging optimization problems today, while gate-model systems will be able to tackle other problems sets like quantum chemistry in the future. We strongly support efforts to reauthorize, expand, and advance the NQI to accelerate modernization and support holistic U.S. quantum programs.”

“Indiana University is grateful to Representative Feenstra for continuing to champion this important legislation,” said Russ Mumper, Vice President for Research at Indiana University. “The Quantum in Practice Act helps ensure that federal research policy supports tools that IU researchers are already using today to better understand how molecules and materials behave at the smallest scales. That means scientists can more accurately predict how chemicals will react, how new materials might perform, or how to design better technologies before ever stepping into a lab. This legislation helps accelerate that progress and keeps the United States competitive in a rapidly advancing field.”

“We strongly support the Quantum in Practice Act, which would allow experts to leverage quantum computing to study chemical reactions with increased accuracy and strengthen our nation’s research leadership,” said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President & CEO of Quantinuum. “This legislation, and the larger Reauthorization of the NQIA, is an important step for U.S. leadership in quantum science and comes at a moment of growing geopolitical urgency. We applaud Representative Feenstra for his leadership in this area.”

“As quantum technologies mature, the focus is increasingly shifting from research to real-world deployment,” said Dr. Pranav Gokhale, CTO, Infleqtion. “Efforts that explore how quantum computing can be applied to practical industrial challenges, including areas like advanced materials, energy systems, and agricultural inputs, reflect an important step in understanding where these technologies can deliver meaningful impact. Continued collaboration between government, industry, and research institutions will be essential to translating quantum innovation into measurable economic and societal value.”

By ensuring federal quantum research efforts to include quantum molecular simulations, the legislation supports scientific breakthroughs across multiple industries, including:

• Next-Generation Fertilizers – Modeling the nitrogen fixation process used by bacteria to develop synthetic fertilizers with significantly lower energy and material costs than current production methods.
• Safer, More Effective Medicines – Designing medications with improved efficacy while minimizing harmful interactions and side effects.
• Advanced Energy Storage – Developing new materials that increase battery capacity and enable more powerful, efficient energy storage technologies.
• Stronger, Lighter Metals – Engineering advanced metals with improved strength-to-weight ratios for industrial and commercial applications.
• Enhanced Protective Gear – Creating more durable and resilient materials for law enforcement and military personnel.
• Next-Generation Conductors – Accelerating the discovery of new superconducting materials to improve energy transmission and advanced technologies.

The full bill text is available HERE

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois)

Congressman Reaffirms Need to Strategically Counter the Threats Posed By Iran And Ensure It Never Obtains a Nuclear Weapon

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02)

Shortly before their oversight visit, all detainees were transported out of the facility

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23)

“After House Democrats successfully forced the Trump Administration to release the Epstein Files, there remains a glaring absence of real transparency and a total lack of accountability,” said Wasserman Schultz. “Trump’s Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, is too focused on covering up Trump’s relationship with Epstein and refuses to investigate the wealthy, powerful individuals who were clearly complicit in these abuses. This is a first step to bring some measure of justice for foreign nationals who conspired with Epstein to sexually exploit American children.”