Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jesús Chuy García (IL-04)
CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) today announced his office will launch a process to seek community input to rename the U.S. Postal Office in Pilsen:
“Today, I am announcing the launch of “Our Community, Our Legacy”, a classroom-based community engagement plan to inform the renaming of the Pilsen Post Office. The goal of this plan is to engage high school students in the 60608 zip code—where the post office is located—to propose names for it,” said Congressman García. “This post office is a key part of our community, and members of the community should provide proposals for the new name. I’m excited to hear the ideas from the youth in our district.”
The process to participate opens on April 8, 2026, and the submission deadline for participating schools is May 15, 2026.
Teachers in local schools will be invited to facilitate a short in-class activity, and students will research and discuss potential nominees.
The nominees must be deceased, have a clear connection or contribution to Pilsen or the 4th Congressional District, and must have demonstrated a clear commitment to public service, education, labor, or civil rights.
High schools in the 60608 zip code will receive a packet outlining the process, timeline, and eligibility criteria for nominees. The final selection will be announced when the process concludes, and Congressman García will introduce legislation to rename the post office.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has independent authority to name or designate its postal facilities. However, Congress may designate a post office name through legislation.
The Pilsen Post Office, located at 1859 S Ashland Ave, is currently named after Cesar E. Chavez.
For more information, go to our website: “Our Community, our Legacy. Help name the Pilsen Post Office.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)
Lafayette, CO — On Wednesday, April 8, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse will host an in-person town hall meeting in Gilpin County. Neguse will be joined by local leaders, provide an update on his work for the people of Colorado’s 2nd District, and take live questions from audience members.
Congressman Neguse has represented Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019. Covering more than 12,000 square miles, the district is one of Colorado’s largest and most rural, spanning twelve counties: Boulder, Weld, Clear Creek, Eagle, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Larimer, Summit, Jackson, Routt, and Broomfield.
In 2025 alone, Neguse visited 50 cities and towns across the district. He also hosted 17 in-person town halls—more than every other member of Colorado’s U.S. House delegation combined. The Congressman kicked off 2026 on the same note, convening two town halls during the first week of the new year, and hosting two more last month in Summit and Eagle counties.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced two Community Facilities Grants for Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.
The USDA Community Facilities Grants were awarded to Marion and DeKalb counties and will be used to directly benefit public service buildings and improve the quality of life of rural communities.
DeKalb County – Northeast Alabama Community College
$273,188 to purchase nursing equipment for the nursing program to ensure high-quality healthcare education at the college, strengthen simulation-based and interdisciplinary training, and prepare graduates to meet the complex healthcare needs of the rural communities.
Marion County – Winfield Fire Department
$32,000 to be used to purchase equipment that replaces outdated equipment for the City of Winfield Fire Department.
“I am proud to announce these projects which are exactly the kind of targeted, community-driven investments that make a real difference for the people of Alabama’s Fourth District,” said Congressman Aderholt. “By improving educational opportunities and expanding first responder capabilities, we’re ensuring that our rural communities continue to thrive.”
“Our first responders and healthcare professionals play a critical role in our economy and communities, and they deserve access to high-quality, life-saving equipment and resources,” Aderholt added.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Garamendi – Representing California’s 3rd Congressional District
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s unhinged and dangerous threat to wipe out Iran:
“The President is unhinged and completely out of control. Trump’s Easter evening threat to ‘wipe out a whole civilization’ is not only shocking and despicable, but also a dangerous escalation in a war that is already spiraling out of control.
“Trump continues to put service members in harm’s way, including the more than a dozen brave Americans who have already been killed or wounded.
“Since day one, Donald Trump has said he would be a ‘dictator,’ and in the nearly 442 days since taking office, he has governed like one. He has repeatedly made unhinged, reckless and despicable statements, including his latest remarks about Iran, and, like a dictator, has launched a war of choice without Congressional approval and against the will of the American people.
“Trump is clearly unfit to serve as President of the United States and it is time for him to be removed from office, either by impeachment or by invoking the 25th Amendment of the Constitution. I call on every congressional Republican to put country over party and help stop this insanity before it is too late.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA)
Sherman Oaks, CA – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) released his 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 California and federal tax returns.
“I have always believed that public service requires openness, accountability and the trust of the people we represent,” said Congressman Brad Sherman. “By releasing these returns, I am making clear that I hold myself to the same standards that I believe every elected official should meet.”
Congressman Sherman has long championed transparency as a cornerstone of democratic governance. He believes that when elected officials operate openly and honestly, they strengthen the public’s trust in government and set a standard for integrity that benefits the entire democratic process. Today’s release of both federal and California state tax returns reflects that conviction.
By voluntarily releasing his tax returns Congressman Sherman is providing his constituents with a clear and complete picture of his personal finances and reinforcing his commitment to ethical conduct in public office.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Alma Adams (12th District of North Carolina)
WASHINGTON, DC—Today,Congresswoman Alma S.Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12)released a statement condemning President Donald Trump’s words and actions regarding the war in Iran.
“President Donald Trump continues to engage our country in reckless wars, putting the lives of our military in harm’s way without an objective or even a clear exit strategy.
“My fear at the start of his military action in Iran led me to support H.Con. Res. 38, a concurrent resolution directing the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
“The unhinged threats of ‘A whole civilization will die tonight‘ shows a lack of leadership,” said Congresswoman Adams.
“Under President Trump the cost of living at home continues to rise and our nation’s reputation gradually lowers around the world.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s Special Coverage with Anderson Cooper, where he emphasized that Democrats demand that Republicans in Congress bring the House back into session and pass a War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump’s war in Iran permanently.
ANDERSON COOPER: Joining me now for more on President Trump’s ceasefire announcement is Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader Jeffries, your reaction to what we know about this ceasefire tonight.
LEADER JEFFRIES:Well, a two-week ceasefire is insufficient. We need a permanent end to Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice, which is why House Democrats have demanded that Speaker Mike Johnson immediately reconvene the House back into session so we can move a War Powers Resolution that will end this conflict permanently.
ANDERSON COOPER: That seems unlikely to happen. What do you actually think is gonna happen in this two-week period? What do you need to—assuming that doesn’t happen, what do you need to see happen or want to see happen in this two-week period?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Assuming it doesn’t happen this week, we’ll go back into session next week and we will present a War Powers Resolution as soon as it becomes available to us to do so as a matter of privilege on the House Floor. All we need are a handful of Republicans to join us. The American people strongly oppose this reckless war of choice and know that we should not be spending billions of dollars to drop bombs in Iran while Republicans and Donald Trump are unwilling to spend a dime to actually make life more affordable for the American people, including but not limited to, by extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. It’s unbelievable in terms of their priorities, and yet we’ve seen this President’s behavior—unhinged, unpresidential, unconscionable, including the messages that he’s communicated to the American people over the last few days.
ANDERSON COOPER: Is there a scenario where the Iranian regime gains control, I mean, they have control now of the Strait of Hormuz, according to this ceasefire, if it holds, it seems like for this two weeks they will have control of it as well, and very well possibly beyond that. If Iran gains full control over passage through the Strait of Hromuz, is that an acceptable outcome to you?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, it would be an extraordinary outcome, but not surprising, given the fact that what we’ve seen from Donald Trump is that he’s plunged America into this war that now involves more than a dozen countries without any plan, any objective and any exit strategy in terms of how actually this conflict improves the national security of the American people. What we do know is that as a result of Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice, life has become more dangerous for the American people and life has become more expensive as a result of gas prices skyrocketing across the country, further exacerbating an affordability crisis that are crushing everyday Americans, middle class Americans and working class Americans throughout the land.
ANDERSON COOPER: Do you think the President of the United States looks weak for having now five deadlines that he has made, this last one saying he would kill off the entire—that he would kill Iran’s entire civilization and then not following through on that?
LEADER JEFFRIES: I think the President has consistently weakened America’s standing throughout the world as the leader of the free world. In fact, he often confuses friend from foe. We’ve seen him do this as it relates to how he’s engaged with Ukraine and continuing to play footsie with Vladimir Putin and Russia, who are sworn enemies of the United States of America. He never treats them in that fashion. And in terms of the outcome of the situation, which has already been very costly and deadly—more than a dozen brave patriotic Americans have lost their lives, men and women in uniform, and hundreds have been seriously injured. And the question is, to what end?
ANDERSON COOPER: Leader Jeffries, I appreciate your time. Thank you.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)
Griffith Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
According to U.S. President Donald J. Trump, the United States of America has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two sides will work out a 10-point proposal and allow for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“President Trump is to be commended for reaching a ceasefire agreement with Iran. Thanks to the great efforts of U.S. armed forces, Iran has been crippled and has been forced to the negotiating table.
“I support negotiations that lead to Iran never having nuclear capabilities.
“Also, I am praying for the Americans who gave their lives for their country and for their families. Their service is to be commended.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA)
SHERMAN OAKS, CA — Today Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) released the following statement responding to President Donald Trump’s warning about Iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”:
“Trump claimed his war strategy was to win over the Iranian people — now he’s threatening their ‘entire civilization’. That’s reckless, unhinged and puts America at risk.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington)
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democratic Leadership in the following statement:
“Donald Trump is completely unhinged. His statement threatening to eradicate an entire civilization shocks the conscience and requires a decisive congressional response. The House must come back into session immediately and vote to end this reckless war of choice in the Middle East before Donald Trump plunges our country into World War III.
“For years, Republicans have enabled and excused Donald Trump’s deeply dangerous and extreme behavior. Enough is enough. Our brave men and women in uniform have been put into harm’s way in the Middle East. Over a dozen have already been killed and hundreds injured. Gas prices are skyrocketing, the cost of living in America is out of control and billions of taxpayer dollars are being wasted on a reckless war of choice.
“It’s time for House Republicans to put patriotic duty over party loyalty and join Democrats in stopping this madness.”
This morning, President Trump threatened that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8:00 p.m.
In March, Rep. Larsen voted against President Trump’s reckless war in Iran. He continues to honor and respect the women and men of the United States military.