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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Thursday evening following House passage of H.Con.Res. 86, directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran: 

“This evening, I voted to stop President Trump’s unconstitutional Iran War for the fourth time. Democrats were finally joined by enough Republicans to assert Congress’s constitutional War Powers authority and direct President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from direct conflict with Iran. The American people have made clear that they oppose the war with Iran. The President should work with the international community to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the Iran nuclear materials issue and open up the Strait of Hormuz. I call on the Senate to immediately take up and pass this resolution.”

 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement on the House passing H. Con. Res. 86, which will direct Trump, pursuant of section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran.

“Today, the House took a critical step toward ending Donald Trump’s war of choice in Iran. I have fiercely opposed this conflict from day one because it never should have happened. Congress never authorized it, and American families should never have been forced to bear the consequences of Donald Trump’s recklessness,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “This vote did not happen by accident. Americans spoke out. Sacramentans made their voices heard. And I carried those voices with me to the House floor. After months of pressure and persistence from Democrats, Republicans were forced to confront the consequences of President Trump’s illegal actions.”

“Donald Trump has made it clear that the impact of this war on American families is not his concern. It is mine,” Matsui continued. “I think about the families paying more at the gas pump. I think about my neighbors being crushed by rising costs. I think about our service members being put in harm’s way and their families here at home. That’s why I have voted yes on every war powers resolution brought forward. Congress must exercise its constitutional authority and bring this war to an end.”

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) along Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and leaders from across the country affiliated with the Hispanic Federation held a press conference to demand protections for the communities they represent as Republicans try to pass a Reconciliation bill which would pour $72 billion into immigration enforcement without oversight or accountability. 

The timing of the reconciliation debate is unfolding as families struggle to afford groceries, gas, or a trip to the doctor and immigrant communities nationwide continue to bear the brunt of aggressive federal crackdowns that have killed American citizens, torn families apart, shuttered workplaces, cut off access to critical services, and destabilized entire neighborhoods. 

“The American people want lower prices and health care they can afford, not attacks against working people, not inhumane detention centers, not endless wars, or scams that line the pockets of Trump and his friends. Instead of doing anything to rein in ICE or help Americans survive in Trump’s economy, Republicans are using their budget to hand ICE and Border Patrol another $70 billion blank check to fund more cruelty and brutality in American communities,” said Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04).

“This Republican reconciliation bill is a racket, pure and simple. They want to take $72 billion in taxpayer dollars and send it to immigration enforcement agencies that already have more money than they can handle, are tearing apart our communities, and are handing out no-bid contracts to Trump’s cronies. At a time when families are struggling with the rising costs of groceries, energy, housing, and health care, Americans need their government focused on lowering everyday costs and expanding economic opportunity, not fueling a detention and deportation industry that profits from human suffering,” said Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).

“DHS remains the biggest threat to our collective safety and funding. It only fuels our own destruction and our human suffering. You see, for over a year, our communities have witnessed abductions, kidnappings, the unlawful detention of children, the militarization of our cities, the murder of our neighbors, the persecution of dissent and the rise of fascism in our nation all brought to us by Trump and DHS and my colleagues in the Senate,” said Rep. Delia Ramirez, (IL-03).

“I’ve seen firsthand how immigration enforcement and overreach have hurt our immigrant communities on the island. Businesses were shut down and kids were too afraid to go to school. I urge all my colleagues to vote no on this bill because it destroys our communities, because it hurts our communities, because it goes against the values that this country is supposed to defend and stand up for,” said Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico Pablo Jose Hernandez.

“We have seen how these dollars are used when dispersed without proper oversight – unrestrained federal agents are deployed into communities, threatening public safety, violating constitutional protections, and diverting resources away from programs that uplift our communities. Even now, school desks sit empty, businesses are closed, families are torn apart, and lives are lost because of unchecked federal action. We demand Congress to reject this reconciliation legislation and return to bipartisan negotiations to incorporate oversight and accountability of the actions of federal agents,” said Frankie Miranda, President and CEO, Hispanic Federation.

“As a mother, I never imagined having to explain to my seven-year-old why masked, armed men were surrounding schools and neighborhoods. The fear created by aggressive immigration enforcement does not end when an operation is over. It stays with children in their classrooms, in their homes, and in their mental health. Regardless of politics, no child should have to live with that kind of fear,” said Juliana Lozano, Executive Director of Despierta in North Carolina.

In Illinois, Operation Midway Blitz unleashed large-scale, violent, and unlawful immigration enforcement on our neighborhoods, fear in our schools, and pain in our communities; harms that will take generations to heal. Congress shouldn’t reward that with $72 billion more taxpayer dollars. Listen to the people who you represent and fund what families truly need to be safe and to thrive,” Linda Xóchitl Tortolero, President & CEO of Latino Policy Forum in Illinois.

“No child should come home from school wondering whether their family will still be together. As Congress considers this historic investment in immigration enforcement, we must remember the human impact and continue investing in education, workforce development, and opportunity,” Carlos Valentin Jr., President & CEO The ASPIRA Association Inc., and Pennsylvania resident.

“Congress cannot claim to stand for families while considering a blank check for immigration enforcement that spreads fear through our neighborhoods. In the Central Valley, we see the truth plainly: children are afraid, workers are silenced, and families are pushed away from the very services meant to keep them safe. This is not public safety – it is intimidation without accountability. We call on Congress to reject enforcement without limits and invest in the communities that feed, build, and sustain this country,” said Jose Rodriguez, President and CEO of El Concilio California.

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

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today in favor of House Concurrent Resolution 86, a resolution under the War Powers Act to remove the United States from hostilities against Iran. 

Golden opposed earlier War Powers resolutions, in recognition that the administration had, to that point, met its obligations to notify Congress and provide updates under the War Powers Act of 1973. 

The law requires the president to obtain authorization from Congress or to end the fighting within 60 days. That deadline has now passed, and President Trump has yet to seek Congressional authority for his continued campaign in Iran. 

Golden released the following statement: 

“The War Powers Act is not a recommendation. It is the law. If the president has a case to make about why this conflict is in America’s interest, he must come to Congress and make it. That is the only way to bestow any continued conflict with the legitimacy our system of checks and balances requires. Without it, the operation — including any blockade of Iranian ports, which cannot be seen as anything but an act of war — cannot continue”

“My vote today supports the separation of powers that are central to our democracy. But make no mistake: In its words and actions the Iranian government has long been hostile to the United States. We cannot afford to take that threat lightly. Should Congress consider an Authorization for the Use of Military Force against Iran, I will approach that question with an open mind and an emphasis on our collective security.”

Today’s vote was the first clean War Powers resolution since the 60-day window ended on May 1. The resolution passed in the House in a bipartisan 215-208 vote. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Representing the 11th District of California

Walnut Creek, CA – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host the 2026 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition for middle and high school students to hone their coding skills by designing original software applications.

Middle and high school students living or attending school in California’s 10^th Congressional District are invited to submit an original application written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.). Submissions are open now through 9:00 a.m. PT on Monday, October 26, 2026. 

“The Congressional App Challenge allows students to explore computer science through hands-on practice, ignites students’ interest in a potential career in STEM, and encourages young people to build valuable skills,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “I’m excited for the opportunity to recognize the importance of STEM education and look forward to seeing the innovative apps CA-10’s students will create this year.

The winning app from CA-10 will be selected by a panel of local expert judges, recognized by Congressman DeSaulnier, and featured on the House of Representatives website and on display in the U.S. Capitol. The winner will also be invited to the 2026 #HouseofCode celebration in Washington, D.C. with other student coders from across the country.

For more information or help submitting an app, please call (925) 933-2660. To learn more about the CAC, register, and submit your app please visit https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/students/student-registration/.

The CAC was launched in 2015 to encourage participation in computer science and STEM education. The CAC has inspired over 80,000 students from all 50 states to channel their creativity and coding skills to build an original app.

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

WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today led a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner seeking answers about whether the United States Postal Service (USPS) has faced pressure from the Trump Administration to restrict or interfere with mail-in ballot delivery ahead of the 2026 elections, as well as USPS’s June 2, 2026 publication of a proposed rule (91 FR 32915) that would impose new federal requirements on mail-in voting.

In the letter, Krishnamoorthi raised concerns about President Trump’s repeated attacks on mail-in voting, recent Department of Justice efforts targeting election materials, and executive actions that could involve USPS in limiting ballot delivery or imposing new requirements affecting absentee and mail ballots.

“Free, fair, and secure elections are the foundation of our democracy,” said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. “The United States Postal Service must remain an independent and reliable institution that delivers election mail securely and on time, free from political interference. Americans deserve confidence that no administration will manipulate access to the ballot box or undermine lawful voting.”

In the letter, Krishnamoorthi requested responses to a series of questions regarding USPS’s communications with the Trump Administration and any efforts to involve the Postal Service in election administration, including:

1. The June 2, 2026 proposed rule cites 39 U.S.C. 401 and 404 as the statutory basis for conditioning the acceptance of mail-in ballots on compliance with a federally administered voter list. Please provide any legal analyses or memoranda upon which USPS relied in reaching that conclusion, and identify any additional statutory authority upon which USPS relies.
2. Please describe the full scope of internal preparations USPS is taking to implement the rule, if finalized, including the timeline for standing up the Federal Ballot Mail Portal and whether USPS has assessed the operational feasibility of meeting these requirements before the November 3, 2026 general election.
3. Beyond the interagency review process referenced in the proposed rule, what communications have taken place between the White House, the Department of Justice, and USPS regarding the development and implementation of the proposed rule and any related directives concerning mail-in or absentee ballots, including dates, participants, and substance?
4. What steps is USPS taking to ensure that all eligible voters who have requested a mail-in or absentee ballot under state law will receive one in the 2026 election cycle, including voters whose names are not included on a State-Specific Mail-In and Absentee Participation List at the time of ballot mailing?
5. Have there been any operational changes, resource reallocations, or policy modifications affecting election mail delivery since January 2025? If so, please describe the changes and their expected impact on 2026 election mail.

The lawmakers requested responses no later than June 23, 2026, along with all responsive documents and communications.

“President Trump has spent years spreading false claims about mail-in voting and casting doubt on lawful elections,” Krishnamoorthi added. “At a moment when Americans’ faith in our democracy is under strain, we must ensure USPS remains focused on its mission: delivering the mail, including election mail, fairly, reliably, and without political influence.”

The letter was also signed by Reps. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-AL), Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-08), Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07), Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-01), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Adam Smith (D-WA-09), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (D-MD-02), Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02), Emily Randall (D-WA-06), Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA-01), Dwight Evans (D-PA-03), Val Hoyle (D-OR-04), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), April McClain Delaney (D-MD-06), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05), James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17), André Carson (D-IN-07), and Wesley Bell (D-MO-01).

The letter can be found here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Gregory W Meeks (5th District of New York)

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following Secretary Marco Rubio’s testimony before the full committee on the Department of State’s FY 2027 Budget Request:

“Secretary Rubio dismissed Congress’s constitutional oversight responsibilities as a ‘circus.’ The real circus is an administration whose foreign policy is built on wars without plans, diplomacy without diplomats, and self-inflicted crises that Americans are left paying for.

“Today, Secretary Rubio offered no serious explanation for the economic fallout of the administration’s war with Iran, no answers for the Americans paying more as a result of the administration’s foreign policy choices, and no clear strategy for how America would win the future.

“We are less safe, less strong, and less prosperous today than we were at the beginning of Trump’s second term, and Rubio has no answers on how this administration plans to protect Americans from the fallout of its own self-created crises. Secretary Rubio can complain that the House is too rough for him, but he continues to prove himself as a willing accomplice for the most disastrous foreign policy in recent U.S. history.” 
 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

WASHINGTON, DC — In recognition of Pride Month, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Equality Caucus and the leadership of the House Democratic Caucus released the following statements:

“Pride Month is more than rainbows and parades, it is a protest—a demand for fairness, dignity, and equality under the law,” said Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus and lead sponsor of the Equality Act. “As Trump and the Republican Party continue to wage their war of bigotry and hate against our community, targeting our most vulnerable members and undermining our equality, the Congressional Equality Caucus is leading the fight to oppose their attacks. I am humbled and immensely proud to have the honor of leading this coalition with my fellow openly-LGBTQI+ Representatives as we fight to protect and secure the rights of every person to live and to love openly and authentically.”

“During Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, courage and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community while reaffirming our commitment to strengthening protections and advancing equality for every American,” said Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08). “Everyone deserves to live free from hate, discrimination and fear. This month and every month, House Democrats are committed to doing everything that we can to protect and defend the LGBTQ+ community as Republicans try to turn back the clock on progress. I am proud to fight alongside the Congressional Equality Caucus to ensure that America lives up to its promise of liberty and justice for all.”

“Pride is both a celebration and a call to action,” said Democratic Whip Rep. Katherine Clark (MA-05). “I’m proud to stand with the Equality Caucus in commemorating the strength and resilience of those LGBTQ+ icons who blazed the trail while redoubling our fight against those who want to drag us backward. Democrats’ mission is simple: we’re fighting for the freedom of all people, the dignity of every American, and a future worthy of all our children.”

“This Pride Month, we honor the history, strength and invaluable contributions of the LGBTQI+ community,” said House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33). “While progress has been made, the fight for equality is far from over. Donald Trump and Republicans continue to target the LGBTQI+ community by attacking their fundamental rights and spreading divisive rhetoric. House Democrats remain committed to fighting for equality, respect and opportunity for all, and I’m proud to be in this fight with my colleagues in the Congressional Equality Caucus.”

“Pride is a time to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community’s strength, joy, and perseverance in the face of oppression,” said Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “While Trump has targeted our community, especially our transgender siblings, with anti-equality rhetoric and policies that seek to undermine our rights, we will not give up. In honoring the spirit of Pride, I’m grateful to help co-lead the Equality Caucus by fighting every day to defend against these attacks and to advance LGBTQI+ equality here in Congress.”

“Pride month is a time to celebrate the resilience, vibrance and contributions of the LGBTQI+ community in Minnesota and across our country,” said Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “But this Pride Month, as we honor the progress we’ve made, we must also recognize that the fight for equality is far from over. As a Co-Chair of the Equality Caucus, I’m proud to stand with my colleagues against all forms of hate and discrimination as we continue the fight for progress.”

“Pride Month is a celebration of the resilience, joy, and strength of LGBTQI+ Americans — and a reminder that the fight for equality is far from over,” said Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “As extremist politicians try to roll back hard-fought freedoms, we must keep standing up for every person’s right to live openly, safely, and authentically. I’m proud to represent LGBTQI+ Kansans in Congress and will keep fighting to ensure everyone has the freedom and opportunity to thrive.”

“Pride month marks the hard-fought progress that we’ve achieved as a community and brings people together in support of full equality and a future where everyone can live as their authentic selves,” said Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “We must confront hate and intolerance and keep marching forward to ensure all Americans have the same freedoms, rights, and responsibilities.”

“As a child of the Bronx who grew up in public housing, I was petrified to come out of the closet in my youth,” said Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “Now, as the first openly LGBTQ+ Afro-Latino Member of Congress, I feel the weight of history on my shoulders. I know firsthand the discrimination members of the LGBTQ+ community face and am determined to make a positive change for my community. This Pride, I am thinking about how we are both so close and yet so far to realizing the full vision of equality in America. It’s crucial that we aggressively combat LGBTQ+ discrimination with federal action. Millions of Americans still live in fear of losing their jobs, homes, or livelihoods because of who they are and whom they love. Happy Pride. Let’s never give up on the fight.”

“I am motivated and energized by incredible queer activists and politicians who came before me, like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, Harvey Milk and Barney Frank, who remind me that small, daily acts of bravery can grow into a lasting movement for equality,” said Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “This Pride Month, I want everyone in the queer community to find an opportunity to celebrate their courage and their strength. As the first openly queer Vermonter in Congress, I will continue to bring both joy and ferocity to my work defending the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.”

“This Pride Month, I’m thinking about every LGBTQ+ kid who deserves to grow up seeing that there’s a place for them in this country, and that there are people willing to fight for them,” said Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “As the first LGBTQ+ immigrant elected to Congress, I carry that responsibility every single day. I’m proud to stand with our community this month and we will keep advocating so every LGBTQ+ American can live openly, safely, and proudly.”

“Pride Month is a celebration of courage, community, and the freedom to live openly and authentically. As the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress from Illinois, I know how important representation and visibility can be for people who just want to feel seen, valued, and safe,” said Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “While we celebrate the progress we’ve made, we also recognize the work still ahead to protect the rights and dignity of every LGBTQ+ American. I’ll keep fighting for a country where everyone can live with pride, equality, and opportunity.”

“This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while recognizing that the fight for equality is far from over,” said Rep. Julie Johnson (TX-32), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “As the Trump Administration continues to enable attacks on LGBTQIA+ Americans across the country, I remain committed to defending our community and protecting fundamental rights and freedoms. Through comprehensive federal protections like the Equality Act, we are calling on Congress to finally deliver on the promise of equal rights under the law. As a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, I will never back down from this fight.”

“Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQ community — and a reminder of the power we hold when we lead with compassion, courage, and authenticity,” said Rep. Sarah McBride (DE-AL), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “This month, we honor the generations of LGBTQ Americans, including the example of those in Delaware, whose voices expanded freedom in our country, and recommit ourselves to the work still ahead. Even in the face of indignities, Pride shows us year after year that progress is driven by resilience and by people choosing hope over fear, solidarity over division, and love over hate. This month, and every month, we stand together — for dignity, for equality, and for a world where every person is free to thrive.”

“For the queer community, living our lives authentically has always been political. We’ve had to fight to dance in public, to get married, to have children, to work at our jobs free from discrimination,” said Rep. Emily Randall (WA-06), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. “As the first openly queer Latina elected to Congress, I carry that legacy with pride—and with purpose. And our fight is far from over. From Republican controlled legislatures around the country to the Oval Office, our ability to live our lives and love who we love is under attack. We are under attack. But there was no past without us, and there sure as hell won’t be a future without us. The struggle for full equality continues—from the halls of Congress to communities across the country. I’m proud to be a leader in that fight as a Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. This Pride Month, let’s honor our history and our future, uplift our voices, and keep pushing forward. ¡Viva con Pride!”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Washington, DC) — On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, shared remarks during a Homeland Security Committee hearing entitled, “A Review of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security.”

Correction: The individual on the poster referenced by Rep. Al Green during the hearing depicted Elizabeth Eckford, one of the Little Rock Nine, and not Ruby Bridges, as stated. 

You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green’s remarks to the witness by clicking here. The hearing remarks highlighted are also accessible on various social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter).