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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Thomas Massie (4th District of Kentucky)

For Immediate Release
Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov
Contact #: 202-225-3465

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Representative Thomas Massie announces the introduction of H.R. 2356, the Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act. Rep. Massie’s legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to require candidates for federal office to disclose both their possession of dual citizenship and also the foreign country in which their dual citizenship is held. The disclosure of dual citizenship status would appear publicly in the statement of candidacy filed when political candidates seek election to federal office. 

“Dual citizens elected to the United States Congress should renounce citizenship in all other countries,” said Rep. Massie. “At a minimum, they should disclose their citizenship in other countries and abstain from votes specifically benefitting those countries. If we are going to continue to allow Members of Congress to acquire and retain citizenship in other countries, they should at least be required to disclose to voters all countries of which they consider themselves to be citizens.” 

Original cosponsors of Rep. Massie’s Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act include Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA).

The text of H.R. 2356 is available at this link. 

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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 to mark one year since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland after being struck by the Dali container ship:

“A year ago today, Maryland was put to the test when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed. We lost six Marylanders that night who were working hard to repair our roads when the ship struck the bridge. I join in mourning them and in praying for their families. 

“Maryland has met the moment. Thanks to Moore-Miller Administration’s leadership, we cleared the wreckage and reopened the Port of Baltimore in record time. Our Congressional delegation successfully ensured the federal government will cover the full cost of the replacement bridge.

“Many Maryland workers, businesses, and communities are still struggling because of the loss of the bridge. That’s why Team Maryland remains laser focused on completing the replacement project as quickly, efficiently, and safely as possible. Together, we will continue demonstrating that we are, as our governor says, ‘Maryland Tough, Baltimore Strong.'”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11)

“Somebody’s got to clean house at the White House, and it’s obviously not going to be the President”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11)

WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) reintroduced a resolution to reaffirm access to emergency abortion care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. Their advocacy comes shortly after President Trump’s Department of Justice dropped a case that sought to protect emergency abortion care nationwide. 

“Federal law protects a woman’s right to emergency care — including abortion — and this resolution affirms these legal protections in the face of attacks from Washington Republicans. President Donald Trump has walked away from a court case that would uphold the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act’s protections for emergency abortion care. This deeply dangerous decision means that Donald Trump and the Department of Justice have decided to let women die by allowing restrictions on abortion access that violate EMTALA,” said Rep. Sherrill. “No woman should have to wait until her condition is life-threatening to get an abortion — and when they do, we’ve seen dire consequences. Rep. Sykes and I will continue pushing Congress to take swift action to protect women in New Jersey and nationwide.”

“Since the overturn of Roe, we’ve heard too many horror stories of pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms. The Trump administration’s decision to drop this case is dangerous and has placed women’s access to emergency care in jeopardy yet again. Unfortunately, this falls right in line with this Administration and House Republicans’ attacks on our access to health care, as we have seen with their proposals to cut Medicaid for millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Ohioans in my district alone. This is completely unacceptable,” said Rep. Sykes. “Women should be able to access the reproductive healthcare they need, whenever they need it. I’m proud to lead this resolution with Rep. Sherrill to reaffirm that EMTALA guarantees emergency medical care, including abortion, for all Americans, no matter where they live.”

“Every American is entitled to life-saving health care when they need it, and no one should be forced to the brink of death because doctors are scared to provide essential care in an emergency,” said Rep. Degette (CO-01), Reproductive Freedom Caucus Co-Chair. “I’m proud to join Rep. Sykes on this resolution and will continue to fight to protect reproductive freedom for all, in Idaho and nationwide.”

“Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress believe that access to freedom should be a privilege for a few, not a right for all. They are the reason that millions of women in America are being denied basic, lifesaving health care. And the reason Idaho sued to overturn the federal right to emergency abortion care,” said Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5). “For House Democrats, this resolution is common sense: we believe in the freedom to control your own body and get the care you need to stay alive. We believe in keeping the courtroom out of the emergency room.”

“Abortion care is essential healthcare and a human right. Doctors should be empowered to provide stabilizing care and not waste precious time during a medical emergency because of politicians’ interference,” said U.S. Representative Ayana Pressley (MA-07). “It is unconscionable to deny patients care that is essential to their health and survival. Damaging patient protections established by EMTALA will cost pregnant people their lives. These cruel abortion care bans are making pregnancy in America more dangerous by the day. I’m grateful to Rep Sykes and Rep Sherrill for their leadership and partnership. My colleagues and I will continue to do everything we can to fight to protect and restore access to care.”

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade nearly three years ago, 19 U.S. states have banned or limited access to abortion. These strict laws have created confusion around the treatment doctors can provide even when a pregnant patient’s life is in danger, as physicians fear that they may lose their medical license, be sued, or even charged with a felony if they perform emergency care. Despite EMTALA requiring emergency rooms to treat and stabilize pregnant patients, reports of pregnant patients being turned away from emergency rooms have increased since 2022.

Last year, in the case titled Moyle v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court had the opportunity to reaffirm that federal law requires pregnant patients to have access to life-saving emergency care in every state, but instead, the Court inexplicably demurred, and sent the case back down to the lower courts. 

Earlier this month, the Trump administration dropped the lawsuit that was filed by the Department of Justice during the Biden administration, signaling their intent to stop enforcing existing federal protections.

Fortunately, the St. Luke’s Health System in Idaho filed a separate case earlier this year challenging the state’s abortion ban for conflicting with EMTALA. In Idaho, and in several other states, state law banning abortion does not include an exception for the health of a pregnant person, only if it is necessary to prevent their death. However, EMTALA, which has been federal law since 1986, requires that hospitals receiving Medicare funding stabilize pregnant patients to protect their health. This conflict presents a serious threat to the providers caring for patients that could face criminal penalties for providing care if it is unclear whether or not the patient will die, and to the patients who may face permanent damage and even death without this care. 

To ensure that access to emergency abortion care is not interrupted, St. Luke’s filed for a preliminary injunction. Last week, the United States District Court of Idaho released their decision on this injunction, which prevents Idaho from enforcing the abortion ban against St. Luke’s and its providers to the extent that the ban conflicts with EMTALA. However, this ruling does not apply to all providers in the state, only those affiliated with St. Luke’s.

As litigation surrounding access to emergency healthcare protected by EMTALA continues, the health and lives of pregnant people across the country remain at risk as chaos and uncertainty around emergency abortion care remains the norm. 

This resolution will help alleviate this uncertainty by clearly and strongly reaffirming that EMTALA guarantees access to all forms of emergency medical care, including abortion care. 

The resolution has 88 co-sponsors. 

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), Planned Parenthood Foundation of America, All* Above All, National Council of Jewish Women, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, Guttmacher Institute, National Network of Abortion Funds, Catholics for Choice, National Partnership for Women & Families, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, National Abortion Federation, Power to Decide, Center for Reproductive Rights, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Democratic Women’s Caucus have all endorsed this resolution.

“The ACLU is proud to support this resolution to affirm the right of pregnant people to emergency abortion care. When a patient needs health- or lifesaving care, they should be able to access it without delay,” said Jessica Arons, Director of the Liberty Division for Policy & Government Affairs at the American Civil Liberties Union, “This is what the law demands and what the vast majority of people in the U.S. support. Yet state abortion bans continue to deny patients this critical care, with devastating and deadly consequences. As the Trump administration signals that it will not defend access to emergency abortion care, we must do everything we can to protect pregnant people and prevent politicians from endangering their lives.” 

“Every person who needs emergency medical care, including abortion, has a right to receive it under federal law,” said Katie O’Connor, senior director of federal abortion policy at the National Women’s Law Center. “But with the return of the Trump administration and growing attacks on abortion, state politicians and conservative judges are working harder than ever to take that right away. This resolution sends a clear message: denying care puts lives at risk. We applaud Representatives Sykes and Sherrill for their leadership and stand with them in the fight to protect access to abortion for everyone who needs it.”

“During a time when access to lifesaving emergency care is under attack, In Our Own Voice is proud to support this resolution to reaffirm the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act,” said Dr. Regina Davis Moss, President and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda. “The overturning of Roe v. Wade coupled with states enacting strict abortion bans has led to chaos and confusion for both patients and doctors, forcing pregnant people fear for their health, fertility, and lives. Being pregnant and Black is already life threatening when Black maternal mortality and morbidity rates are the highest in the country. We thank Representatives Emilia Sykes and Mikie Sherrill for their leadership on this resolution, as they continue fighting to ensure everyone has autonomy over their health, bodies, and futures.” 

“At no point in pregnancy is a politician more qualified to make personal medical decisions than a patient and their doctor – including in life-threatening situations,” said Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO, Planned Parenthood Action Fund. “Federal law protects emergency care, including abortion, nationwide. But the U.S. Supreme Court unleashed a national reproductive health crisis when it overturned Roe v. Wade, and abortion bans across the country are threatening pregnant peoples’ access to critical emergency abortion care. We applaud Reps. Sykes and Sherrill for standing up for the health and well-being of pregnant people and their families across the country by reaffirming their right to this care.” 

View the resolution text HERE.

Representative Sherrill continues to lead in the fight for women’s health in Congress. She stood up for servicewomen and military families against Senator Tommy Tuberville’s efforts to overturn the Department of Defense’s abortion travel policy. Additionally, she successfully secured an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA to codify access to year-long supplies of contraceptives to service members. Sherrill has introduced legislation to promote education about women’s heart health, and has co-led a bill to ensure women can access a full year’s supply of contraceptives, rather than just three months at a time. Finally, she is leading efforts to end “judge shopping,” a tactic used by anti-abortion advocates to gain favorable outcomes.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09)

WASHINTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was named the fifth most effective Democratic member of the 118^th Congress (2022-2025) today by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. The assessment is made in a report by the Center’s Co-Directors, Craig Volden of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, and Alan Wiseman of the Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University. Congressman Cohen is identified by the Center as ideologically “liberal” in his voting pattern.

In response, Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“I am honored to be recognized for being an effective lawmaker, which has been my firm intention throughout my career in public office. Serving in the minority in the 118^th Congress posed challenges to reaching the kinds of bipartisan consensus that result in successful legislation, and I’m pleased to see that objective academic experts see that I was able to do that.”

The Legislative Effectiveness Scores presented by the Center were based on a combination of fifteen metrics capturing the bills that each member of Congress sponsored, how far they moved through the lawmaking process, and how substantial their policy proposals were.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Bryan Steil (Wisconsin-1)

WASHINGTON, DC – Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) today introduced the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act, legislation to establish a framework for the issuance and operation of dollar-denominated payment stablecoins in the United States.

Digital Assets Subcommittee Chairman Steil said, “It’s the Golden Age of digital assets in America. With the STABLE Act, we will secure the future of financial payments and continued dominance of the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. This bill is the result of extensive collaboration with committee members, stakeholders, and the Administration. I look forward to passing this bill and implementing a clear regulatory structure for payment stablecoins.”

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Hill said, “Our STABLE Act is a strong continuation of our work on digital assets in the last Congress. Our legislation will provide a clear regulatory structure for payment stablecoins and represents the culmination of months of work with stakeholders and members this Congress. Subcommittee Chairman Steil and I look forward to continuing our efforts to ensure a successful markup next week”

House Majority Whip and Digital Assets Subcommittee Vice Chairman Tom Emmer (MN-06) said, “With the STABLE Act, the United States will lead in modernizing the global financial system. I’m beyond proud to support this legislative effort and I thank Representatives Hill and Steil for their leadership.”

Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) said, “Stablecoins represent the next frontier of financial technology, and the United States must lead in shaping a regulatory framework that fosters innovation while ensuring transparency and stability. The STABLE Act is a critical step toward integrating digital assets into our financial system in a responsible way. I’m proud to join my colleagues in advancing bipartisan legislation that strengthens U.S. leadership in the digital economy and protects consumers in the process.”

Background: 

·    This non-partisan legislation was sponsored by both Republicans and Democrats including Hill, Torres, Emmer, Huizenga, Meuser, Kim, Downing, Moore, Gottheimer, Haridopolos, and Liccardo. 

·    In February, Steil and Hill introduced a discussion draft establishing a framework for the issuance and operation of dollar-denominated payment stablecoins in the United States.

·    Over the past six weeks, members and stakeholders have provided feedback to improve the initial draft, including during separate hearings in both the Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee and the full Financial Services Committee.

·    President Trump recently reiterated support for stablecoin legislation to pass through Congress and come to his desk before the August recess. 

·    You can read the full text of the bill HERE

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jesús Chuy García (IL-04)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on Trump’s Executive Order that limits the right to vote:

“The Executive Order issued yesterday by the White House does the opposite of ‘Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.’ It is an unconstitutional assault on the right to vote. Presidents cannot unilaterally override election laws duly enacted by Congress and the states.  

“Restricting vote-by-mail practices and imposing new proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration creates significant barriers that will disenfranchise voters all across our country—particularly in minority communities. This order would also empower DOGE to access sensitive personal data, raising concerns about privacy and the misuse of government power. 

“President Trump has been trying to undermine our democracy for years; he attempted to steal the 2020 election, incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and then issued blanket pardons for the January 6 rioters. He has zero credibility to talk about election integrity. We won’t let him steal our democracy. Congress and the courts must intervene to stop him, uphold the Constitution, and protect our right to vote.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)

Hegseth shared sensitive details of pending military strike plans with a journalist on a nonsecure commercial messaging app

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif)

Santa Cruz, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) convened a roundtable discussion with leaders, professors, and researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) to hear firsthand how the ongoing federal funding freeze is undermining scientific progress, educational opportunities, and workforce development in California’s 19th Congressional District and beyond.

During the listening session, UCSC faculty and researchers outlined the damaging effects of the Trump Administration’s funding freezes, executive orders, and arbitrary grant reviews, including delayed projects, halted research activities, frozen USDA NextGen grants, and disruptions to graduate student and faculty funding. Participants also expressed deep concern over the long-term impact on UCSC’s ability to compete for federal research dollars, attract talent, and sustain innovative, community-focused research in fields like climate science, agriculture, and public health.

“This federal funding freeze is more than a bureaucratic delay, it’s an assault on scientific discovery, education, and the hardworking researchers who power generational innovation in our communities,” said Rep. Panetta.  “The impacts we discussed today at UC Santa Cruz are a clear reminder that politics in Washington are jeopardizing the future of research and workforce development across our district.  I will continue to push back against these arbitrary and harmful actions, advocate for transparency and stability, and ensure that the voices of our research institutions are heard at the highest levels.”

“At UC Santa Cruz, we see firsthand the real-world impacts of federal research investment,” said UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Cynthia Larive.  “With federal support, our faculty and staff are making groundbreaking advances in personalized medicine, sustainable agriculture and pioneering technologies like smart bandages.  Across the UC system and at research universities nationwide, federal dollars drive innovation, create jobs, and keep the U.S. at the forefront of discovery.  Slashing federal research funding threatens America’s economic foundation and its educational excellence.”

“NIH support fuels our local economy, supporting everyone from the researchers at UCSC and the employees who administer the grants to the small businesses they frequent — the coffee shops, the restaurants, even the construction workers building on campus and in the community,” said UC Santa Cruz Professors Susan Carpenter, Needhi Bhalla, and Carol Greider.  “Slashing this funding will have a devastating ripple effect, impacting jobs, local businesses and the overall prosperity of our community.  It’s not just about research; it’s about the economic livelihoods of our community members.”

Rep. Panetta has taken numerous actions to oppose the Administration’s funding freezes and attacks on higher education and research, including:

• Cosponsoring the Department of Education Protection Act to block any efforts to shutter the Department of Education.
• Demanding transparency on clean energy and infrastructure projects placed on hold.
• Joining congressional coalitions opposing the NIH’s proposed cap on administrative funding, which would slash vital resources for university research.
• Collecting stories from constituents, researchers, and institutions about funding challenges to inform his congressional advocacy.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (First District of Colorado)

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) along with Reps. Dan Goldman (NY-10), Troy Carter (LA-02), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Linda Sánchez (CA-38) introduced the Data Of Government Health Entities must be Protected from Overreach by Unelected Nonsecure Disruption (or DOGE POUND) Act to prevent inappropriate intrusion into sensitive health care systems. 

“Over 1 million Coloradoans rely on Medicaid, and their health care and personal information must be protected from the illegal schemes of Elon Musk and DOGE,” Rep. DeGette said. “The federal government is entrusted with highly sensitive data, and we must ensure it stays in the hands of qualified public servants—not unelected billionaires like Musk. While Trump and his corrupt cronies are busy trying to dismantle our health care system for personal gain, this bill would put an end to their gross overstep of power and keep them from meddling in Americans’ health care and private information.”

“Americans’ personal and sensitive health information is not for sale, regardless of how much money Elon Musk paid Trump for unfettered access to it,” Rep. Goldman said. “Trump and Musk’s ‘special government employees’ are not exempt from the rule of law that mandates background checks and oversight for those who have access to our social security numbers, medical records, financial information, and more. This legislation will provide a necessary check on any administration’s ability to give unqualified, unvetted partisans access to our most sensitive personal and medical data, and I’m proud to fight for every American’s right to live free from DOGE’s invasion of our privacy.”

“The DOGE POUND Act is a critical safeguard against reckless interference in Louisianians health care. No one should have to worry that their private medical information or essential care decisions could be hijacked by political chaos or corporate overreach. This legislation ensures that only trusted, qualified civil servants—not unaccountable billionaires or rogue enterprises—can access sensitive health data. Protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA from corruption and abuse is not just common sense, it’s a necessity for the health and security of millions of Americans,” said Rep. Carter, Sr. 

“We can’t let Elon Musk and his DOGE bros dismantle our government and raid our personal and sensitive health data,” said Rep. Pressley. “With Trump and Republicans letting them do just that, our bill would protect our right to privacy and tell Musk and Doge: hands off!” 

“Elon Musk and DOGE are unlawfully accessing Americans’ most sensitive personal and medical data. It’s unacceptable for unelected and unvetted individuals to have such access to this private information. Our would put an end to this severe breach of privacy by strengthening protections that prevent anyone from accessing personal data for political purposes,” said Rep. Sánchez.

Americans deserve to know their private information and essential health care is safe from politically motivated chaos. To ensure their privacy, the DOGE POUND Act would: 

• ensure only trustworthy, established civil servants can access individually identifiable health information held by Medicare and other Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) entities,
• require the Inspector General of HHS to investigate each unauthorized access of such data and report to Congress on it, and 
• provide for penalties of up to five years in prison for ineligible individuals who access or use HHS data or individuals who allow HHS data to be accessed by unauthorized individuals. 

Background

In February, aides from DOGE were granted access to the payment and contracting systems at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS provides health coverage to more than 160 million Americans through various programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Recent polling shows that 63% of Americans are concerned about DOGE’s access to sensitive information, and 55% believe Elon Musk has too much power.

Read the full bill text here.

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