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

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in response to today’s fatal shooting by an agent of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):

“If this incident occurred as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey describes it, and if the video replay is accurate, the shooting appears unjustified. I know Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, my former congressional colleague, will make a thorough investigation that leads to justice. Today’s incident is just what I feared: out-of-control, masked ICE agents fatally misusing their authority and inflaming our communities. Today, it happened in Minneapolis, but it could be Memphis, which also has an outsized and aggressive ICE presence. The ICE agent recruitment plan, which emphasizes signing bonuses and targets local law enforcement officers who don’t like the restraints of their agencies and suggests ICE agents enjoy fewer restrictions, is revealing. This agency has a penchant for violence that is being supercharged by seemingly limitless resources and encouraged by totally unqualified DHS leadership.  Incidents like the one today in Minneapolis are inevitable without true accountability.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor honoring the retirement of former Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and recognizing his more than four decades of service to the people of Maryland and the United States Congress.

In her remarks, Pelosi praised Hoyer’s patriotism, mastery of the legislative process and steadfast commitment to America’s working families, calling him a pillar of strength for the House of Representatives.

Pelosi also reflected on their long personal and professional relationship, describing Hoyer as both a trusted partner in leadership and a dear friend and celebrating his legacy of decency and devotion to country.

Watch Pelosi’s Floor remarks here.

Read the transcript of Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s Floor remarks below:

Speaker Emerita Pelosi. Mr. Speaker, today is a day of joy, but also a day of some sadness that our great leader, Steny Hoyer, has announced his retirement from the Congress.

You still have another year Steny. You still have another year, and I know a lot more will come. I join you in saluting Elaine, Anne, Stefany, Susan – and Judy. We loved Judy when she was here and now we rejoice in your happiness with Elaine.

My colleagues, we all know that Steny Hoyer has been a pillar of strength for the House of Representatives and a champion for the people of Maryland for more than four decades.

His patriotism, mastery of the legislative process and steadfast commitment to America’s working families have left an indelible, positive mark on our nation.

Steny has been a steady presence in our caucus and the Democratic leadership and a valued colleague. He has been a great leader in bipartisanship in this body.

He spoke of it in his remarks, how it was when he came here. And it was at that time when many of us were here that we didn’t get along because we always agreed. We got along because we respected the differences that we brought representing our districts.

It was a very positive time, which he harkened us back to and challenged us to return to. Thank you, Steny.

His deep knowledge of the institution and respect for its traditions and commitment to public service have earned him the admiration of colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

Personally, Steny has been not only a trusted partner in leadership, but a dear friend.

He mentioned the presidency of John F. Kennedy. When President Kennedy was president, Steny and I worked in the office of Danny Brewster of Maryland. That’s when I got to know him. I was just out of school. He was in law school. And sadly, sadly, we saw the assassination of the President and that was a horrible thing.

As he concludes his extraordinary leadership and service in the Congress, we celebrate his legacy of decency and devotion to our country. He has been just so remarkable.

Our gratitude to him and his family is boundless. We wish them every happiness in the years ahead.

Steny, you have been a leader to us. You have been a mentor to many.

You have been really an example of leadership, and perhaps can be viewed as one of the most substantial, respected Members of Congress in the history of this body.

Thank you for your leadership.

I yield back the balance of my time.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today marking the fifteenth anniversary of the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, which took the lives of Christina-Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, Judge John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard and House staffer Gabe Zimmerman; and injured thirteen others, including then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords:

“Today marks fifteen years since a gunman stole the lives of six Arizonans and wounded thirteen others, including our dear friend and former colleague Gabby Giffords, in Tucson.

“This horrific act of violence shocked the nation and forever changed countless lives. In the face of unimaginable trauma, Gabby emerged as a symbol of courage and resilience—reminding us what public service, love of country and perseverance truly look like. Gabby inspired us all when she returned to the Capitol just seven months later to represent her constituents and cast a vote on the House Floor.

“Today, we honor the lives that were lost and stand with the survivors like Gabby, who remain an inspiration for us to finally end the gun violence epidemic once and for all.”

Source: {United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bobby Scott (3rd District of Virginia)

Headline: Scott Statement on FY26 Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy and Water, and Interior Minibus Appropriations Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6938, the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy and Water, and Interior Minibus Appropriations Act:

“This bipartisan Minibus Appropriations Act repudiates many of the draconian cuts requested by President Trump in his FY26 budget request. While it does not increase federal investments to keep pace with inflation, this package will provide a modest overall funding increase for FY26. Democrats were successful in securing language reasserting Congress’s power of the purse. The bill also includes funding to help bring down costs for the American people and eliminates all of the partisan poison pill policy provisions included in the earlier House-passed versions of these bills. 

“As co-chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Caucus, I helped secure increased funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program, a critical federal-state partnership that has guided Chesapeake Bay restoration for more than 40 years. This bill also maintains funding for a variety of Chesapeake Bay-related programs across the federal government helping to clean the Bay, increase recreational opportunities, and expand our local economy. 

“The minibus also makes key investments in scientific research, including funding for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, or Jefferson Lab, in Newport News. Jefferson Lab is conducting research at the forefront of nuclear physics to help us better understand the building blocks of our universe. Jefferson Lab is also leading a Department of Energy project building state-of-the-art data management infrastructure that will enable researchers throughout the United States to study fields previously inaccessible due to technological limitations. This bill provides the funding that Jefferson Lab needs to continue its research and develop this computing infrastructure. 

“Additionally, the minibus maintains funding for the Community Relations Service (CRS) at the Department of Justice. I recently led a letter urging the Department of Justice to preserve this important agency. CRS plays a critical role in responding to community conflict through collaboration with local law enforcement agencies and local communities to facilitate peaceful resolutions and to reduce incidents rooted in hate. The minibus also includes funding to support re-entry and rehabilitation services for individuals returning to their communities or who need help – some of the most effective programs that help reduce crime and recidivism. 

“Finally, I am pleased that the bill includes $4.97 million in Community Project Funding for Virginia’s Third Congressional District. These projects will directly benefit the Hampton Roads community by making critical investments in our communities. I am also pleased that this bill includes $4 million for the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River dredging which is an important priority supporting our local economy. I am honored to represent Virginia’s Third Congressional District in Congress, and I will continue fighting to make sure that federal resources are available to strengthen the Hampton Roads community.”

Community Project Funding requested by Congressman Scott included in the FY26 Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy and Water, and Interior Minibus Appropriations Act include:

• Old Dominion University, Improving Success in Siting Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood Risk Reduction using Digital Twins as Decision Support Initiative, $1,031,000;
• An Achievable Dream Inc., Social and Emotional Support and Crisis Prevention Initiative, $790,000;
• Urban League of Hampton Roads, Incarcerated Persons Reentry Initiative, $1,039,000;

• City of Newport News, Youth Diversion Program: Friday Night Nets, $750,000;

• Hampton Roads Police Athletic League, Hampton Roads Youth Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Program, $860,000;
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Norfolk District, General Reevaluation Report – Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management, $500,000.

For more information and to access factsheets on the FY26 Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy and Water, Interior Minibus Appropriations Act, please click the links below:

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Thursday morning: 

“ICE must suspend all actions in Minnesota immediately.

“The actions of ICE and DHS officers are totally unacceptable. The outrageous and unprofessional behavior exhibited by ICE and other federal immigration agencies is making our neighborhoods, our cities, and our state more dangerous for everyone — and they are making it more difficult for local law enforcement to conduct their daily work to protect and serve, not create fear and division. 

“Our children have a right to be safe at school, at home, and in our community. As parents and adults, it is our solemn responsibility to protect our children and our neighbors from the violent actions of the Trump Administration.

“Minnesotans will not be divided by President Trump. His intervention into our state is making us less safe. He is not a king. Minnesota’s elected officials — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents — can keep the order and protect our communities.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn)

This morning, a federal immigration officer shot and killed a 37-year-old American woman in Minneapolis. In response, Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement:

“For weeks, Donald Trump has directed ICE and DHS agents to racially profile and arrest Minnesotans in their homes, their workplaces, and on our streets. We now have over 2,000 federal immigration agents in our community. Trump’s reckless and dangerous immigration policies do nothing to make us safer. What they are doing is sowing chaos, division, and distrust not only in Minnesota, but across the nation. Today in Minneapolis, these actions resulted in a masked federal agent fatally shooting a woman in the head. My heart is with the woman’s family and loved ones, and everyone who witnessed this brutal killing.

“ICE must immediately cease and desist their actions in Minnesota to allow state and local law enforcement officials to restore order, prevent further violence, and conduct a full, independent, and transparent investigation into ICE’s actions and conduct which caused this horrific shooting.

“Minnesotans are justified in their anger. As Minnesotans, we demand accountability and justice. We have a fundamental right to express our first amendment freedoms through peaceful protest.  We must not fall into Trump’s trap of division and violence. We can show the world the best of Minnesota values – our compassion, our respect for the dignity of each of our neighbors, and our belief in justice for all.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH)

Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) delivered the following remarks urging his House colleagues to support the extension of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits when the successfully discharged legislation comes to the floor this week. Click here to view Congressman Pappas’s remarks.

“I rise today because the House has a critical opportunity to support families and small businesses who are struggling to afford health care for 2026.

“I’m thinking of the parents I’ve talked to who will drop coverage for their families because their premiums are doubling and tripling; the nonprofits who won’t be able to cover employees anymore; the manufacturer that’s now paying more for health insurance than most of their raw materials. 

“The impacts of this health care debate are real and they’re immediate, and this week Congress can solve the problem and actually make people’s lives better. 

“Everywhere I go across New Hampshire, I hear the same thing: money is tight and people are worried about their futures. The millions of families who rely on the Affordable Care Act tax credits for health insurance have waited long enough for Congress to do the right thing. 

“So I urge all my colleagues to support this legislation to ensure that hard working Americans can maintain their coverage and have the health and financial security that they deserve.” 

Background:

Pappas supports legislation that would have prevented extreme increases in health care premiums by extending the enhanced premium tax credits that keep health insurance affordable for Granite Staters and small businesses. 

In November Pappas led the call for the Trump administration to extend the ACA open enrollment period and subsequently introduced the Right to Enroll Act, which would require the Department of Health and Human Services to extend the enrollment period through May 1, 2026. As negotiations to extend these critical cost savings continue, Pappas’s legislation would ensure families aren’t forced to make decisions about their health care coverage for next year without sufficient time to consider their changing options. 
 

In December, he helped introduce the bipartisan CommonGround 2025 framework, which includes a two-year extension of health insurance premium savings for American families. The Members backing the framework also co-signed a letter urging House and Senate leadership to meet with them to discuss the framework and a constructive pathway forward in both chambers. Pappas also leads the Protecting Access to Affordable Coverage Act, legislation to assist Americans in alleviating paperwork burdens and making informed enrollment decisions by extending the 2026 Open Enrollment period, restoring auto-reenrollment and the Special Enrollment Period (SEP), and funding the Navigator Program.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH)

Partial government funding package announced this week includes nearly $6 million to support water and sewer infrastructure and public safety in New Hampshire’s First District

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Sanford D Bishop Jr (GA-02)

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was presented with the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) 2025 Legislator of the Year Award.

“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from AUSA. Our national defense and security are built on a foundation of the people who serve, ensuring that they are the best equipped fighting force in the world, and that their families are taken care of so that they can focus on the mission at hand,” said Congressman Bishop. “With Fort Benning, Robins Air Force Base, and Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia’s Second Congressional District is home to thousands of military families and veterans, so working on their behalf is not just a matter of principle, it is at the heart of our community.”

“Representatives John Carter and Sanford Bishop have long championed America’s Army and those who serve, and AUSA is delighted to recognize them as our 2025 Legislators of the Year,” said General (Retired) Bob Brown, President and CEO of AUSA. “Recognizing them was an easy choice. Their bipartisan leadership, steadfast commitment and unyielding efforts have made a lasting difference in the lives of soldiers, veterans and their families.”

AUSA’s Legislator of the Year award is presented to members of Congress who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the Army community and advance policies that strengthen the nation’s defense. Congressman Bishop received the award in recognition of his long-standing leadership on the House Appropriations Committee and his steadfast support for the Total Army including Regular Army, National Guard, Army Reserve, Army civilians, military families, survivors, caregivers, and veterans. Also receiving the 2025 AUSA Legislator of the Year Award is Congressman John Carter of Texas.

During his time in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Bishop has worked hard for programs and policies that invest in servicemembers, veterans, and military families. This includes military child support and educational programs, military spouse employment, military housing, support for caregivers and survivors, and strengthened resources for Guard and Reserve units that play critical roles in both national defense and disaster response efforts across Georgia.

As a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Bishop has helped secure funding to improve readiness, modernization, and ensure that servicemembers, especially those stationed or training in Georgia, have what they need to succeed.

In 2009, Congressman Bishop co-founded the bipartisan Congressional Military Family Caucus and continues to serve as the Democratic co-chair of the caucus. In this role, he co-hosts the annual Military Family Summit. This year’s summit was hosted in August at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia.

Working with the Republican co-chair of the caucus, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans of Virginia, Congressman Bishop co-led the introduction of legislation to improve military housing as well as promote family stability by helping make moves in the line of duty less frequent and more efficient.

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PHOTO (top): Congressman Bishop receives the AUSA Legislator of the Year Award from AUSA President & CEO, Gen. (Ret.) Bob Brown.

PHOTO (bottom): Congressman Bishop and AUSA President & CEO, Gen. (Ret.) Bob Brown discuss AUSA’s work and Congressional Efforts to Improve America’s National Defense and Serve Military Families.

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

Legislation would block Trump plans for “running” Venezuela and using American tax dollars to subsidize oil companies