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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 after voting against the Stop Illegal Entry Act: 

“This bill is a draconian measure that will not deter unauthorized migration and does nothing to improve public safety. It will drastically increase the number of undocumented people imprisoned for non-violent offenses and could even subject them to life sentences. Trump is openly flouting the law to persecute immigrants — racially profiling people, kidnapping them, incarcerating them without access to basic needs, and deporting them to third countries without due process. I voted against this bill because I will not give a stamp of approval to his racist narrative and ongoing actions to criminalize and abuse immigrants and anyone else he doesn’t like.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01)

Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement after the passing of Charlie Kirk.

Statement From Congressman Harris:

“Charlie Kirk was an American patriot whose impact will never be forgotten. Nicole and I are praying for his wife Erika and his children during this time of unimaginable loss.”

For media inquiries, please contact Anna Adamian at Anna.A@mail.house.gov 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01)

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) spoke on the House Floor yesterday to warn that offshore wind projects off Maryland’s First District pose a direct threat to national security, given that the district’s shoreline is the closest to Washington, D.C.

He cautioned that massive offshore wind turbines—rushed through an abbreviated permitting process—could interfere with America’s ability to detect threats from adversaries like Russia and China. Submarines operating off the U.S. coast could gain a critical advantage if detection systems are disrupted, leaving the nation more vulnerable to attack.

Congressman Harris also pointed out that other nations have faced similar risks. Sweden recently canceled offshore wind projects near Russia after defense officials determined the turbines would delay missile detection by one to two minutes—a potentially catastrophic gap in readiness during a crisis.

Remarks From Congressman Harris:

Time is not our enemy — Russia and China are our enemies. Russia has submarines that could come close to our coast, launch a weapon, and not be detected because we don’t know what the effect is of these windmills. The priority must be to protect the American people. National security cannot be sacrificed in pursuit of expensive, untested energy experiments that put both the Eastern Shore and the nation at risk.

To watch the full video and remarks, click HERE.

For media inquiries, please contact Anna Adamian at Anna.A@mail.house.gov 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Danny K Davis (7th District of Illinois)

CONGRESSMAN DAVIS REMEMBERS 9/11, CALLS FOR RENEWED COMMITMENT TO UNITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PROGRESS

CHICAGO, IL — Today marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a day that forever changed America. We mourn the lives lost, honor the bravery of first responders, and recommit ourselves to the ideals that define our nation.

On that morning 24 years ago, nearly 3,000 lives were stolen. Thousands more were forever altered. Families, communities, the entire nation felt the pain, the fear, the uncertainty. But from that tragedy also came clarity about who we are,  and who we should be.

We cannot allow the memory of 9/11 to become hollow. It must push us to be better: more united, more compassionate, more just. As your Congressman, I pledge to fight for legislation that reflects those values and ensures we do not forget,  because forgetting weakens us.

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About Congressman Danny K. Davis
Congressman Davis represents Illinois’s 7th Congressional District and is the Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. A long-time advocate for justice, healthcare, and equity, he believes we must learn from the past while building a stronger future.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon)

WASHINGTON, DC [9/11/23] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) announced that she is leading a bipartisan package of legislation to provide more pathways into the workforce and strengthen the economy. 

The package of workforce development legislation includes three bills that would increase access to youth career counseling programs, apprenticeships, and workforce training programs.

The ACCESS Act – introduced with Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) – would improve career counseling programs for youth to help them access high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand jobs.

The BUILDS Act – also co-led by Rep. Thompson – would provide workers with skills needed to fill infrastructure jobs by creating new grants for industry partnerships in the infrastructure sector. The bill includes funding for support services, including child care and transportation, to help workers stay in and complete workforce programs.  

The PARTNERS Act – co-led with Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Haley Stevens (D-MI), and Zach Nunn (R-IA) – would establish a grant program to support the creation and expansion of industry partnerships to help small- and medium-sized businesses develop work-based learning programs and provide mentoring and support services for workers.

“Having a robust workforce is essential to growing the economy, and there are commonsense steps we can take to help workers find and obtain quality jobs,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “Investing in partnerships among businesses, schools, and community partners is essential so we can continue to support and grow the workforce. I am pleased to work with my colleagues Reps. Thompson, Guthrie, and Stevens to create more opportunities for good-paying jobs that are needed in today’s economy.”

“As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Caucus, I am proud to join Rep. Bonamici in introducing these two critical pieces of legislation that will help connect the next generation to in-demand jobs and support our nation’s workforce,” Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson said. “These bills continue to support Americans looking to climb the ladder of opportunity and develop skills to find high-quality, family-sustaining jobs.”

“As our country continues to reshore manufacturing, we must have a skilled workforce ready to meet demand. Apprenticeships are an excellent way to provide millions of Americans with access to on-the-job training and profitable future careers in countless fields,” said Congressman Brett Guthrie. “As the co-Chair of the Apprenticeship Caucus, I am honored to reintroduce the PARTNERS Act to establish a grant program to allow small and medium businesses to create industry partnerships advancing work-based opportunities.”

“Helping small and medium-sized businesses expand their training programs opens pathways to high-wage, secure jobs for workers and provides businesses with a skilled workforce,” said Congresswoman Haley Stevens. “That is why I am proud to once again co-lead the PARTNERS Act, which will give Michigan businesses the tools they need to empower their workers and build successful companies. I will always be working towards solutions that help Michigan and our nation maintain our best-in-class workforce.”

“Not every career starts with a four-year degree, and it shouldn’t have to,” said Rep. Zach Nunn. “In Iowa, we know the value of hard work and hands-on training. The PARTNERS Act helps local businesses offer paid, skill-building jobs that lead directly to long-term employment. It’s a win for working families, employers, and Iowa.”

“The bipartisan ACCESS, BUILDS, and PARTNERS Acts introduced by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici provide exactly the kind of investment and support needed to strengthen workforce development programs across the country,” said Connie Ashbrook and Janelle DeJan, Co-Chairs of the National Taskforce on Tradeswomen’s Issues. “These bills will expand opportunities for women and other underrepresented workers to enter and thrive in the construction industry—helping meet the urgent demand for skilled workers while ensuring our nation’s infrastructure is built by a more diverse and inclusive workforce.”

“As a country, we are making important investments in infrastructure, clean energy, and technology but the promise of these investments won’t be fully realized without the support of workers with the skills required to do the work. These bills will help us meet our nation’s workforce needs by bringing employers together, supporting workers’ access to skills training and supportive services, and providing our nation’s young people with awareness of the career opportunities available to them.” – National Skills Coalition

“The next generation of workers needs to know about the high-quality, in-demand jobs in emerging industries, and the ACCESS Act will provide access to professional assistance in navigating those opportunities,” said Brad Turner-Little, President & CEO, National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB). “The National Association of Workforce Boards is proud to endorse the ACCESS Act, and applauds Congresswoman Bonamici and Congressman Thompson for their leadership on this issue.”

The ACCESS Act has been endorsed by: Jobs for the Future, National Association of Workforce Boards, National Skills Coalition, ACTE, Advance CTE, National Taskforce on Tradeswomen’s Issues, and National Community Action Foundation.

The BUILDS Act has been endorsed by: Jobs for the Future, National Skills Coalition, ACTE, Advance CTE, National Taskforce on Tradeswomen’s Issues, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and National Community Action Foundation.

The PARTNERS Act has been endorsed by: Jobs for the Future, National Skills Coalition, National Taskforce on Tradeswomen’s Issues, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and National Community Action Foundation. 

Bonamici and Guthrie also introduced a bipartisan resolution designating September 2025 as National Workforce Development Month. The text of the resolution is available here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon)

ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici is demanding Stephen N. Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, to come before the committee as a witness to answer for the Trump Administration’s antisemitic actions

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon)

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, California’s U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, and U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) today led 26 lawmakers to demand Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought and Education Secretary Linda McMahon immediately release $52,123,000 for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), which support educational opportunities for agricultural farmworker students.

“Continuing and potential new grantees, all of which are colleges and non-profit organizations, were slated to receive funding and begin providing support to students by July 1 but have yet to receive the funding that Congress provided earlier this year,” the lawmakers wrote to Director Vought and Secretary McMahon. “We understand the Department of Education informed HEP and CAMP leaders in June that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) was reviewing these programs, but grantees have not received follow up information as to when the funds will be released, which has imposed challenges on individuals and families served by these programs and applicants and grantees (and their employees) impacted by the uncertainty and delay.”

Across the nation, HEP and CAMP programs serve more than 8,000 students from agricultural farmworker families. The failure to release this previously allocated funding threatens to undermine the students’ success.

In a 2024 report to Congress, HEP and CAMP showed that the percentage of HEP participants who received a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) increased by 4.2 percentage points from FY 2021 to FY 2022, and 84 percent of HSED recipients entered postsecondary education or training programs, attained upgraded employment, or entered the military. And CAMP exceeded the national retention rates for first-time college freshmen returning in their second year.

“We should strive to retain more students enrolled in college, just as CAMP programs have achieved. These are results that can help strengthen the economy for agricultural farmworker families and rural communities,” they emphasized.

In addition to Merkley, Wyden, Padilla, and Bonamici, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Angus King (I-ME), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Gary Peters (D-MI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and U.S. Representatives Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Angie Craig (MN-02), Scott Peters (CA-50), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Dwight Evans (PA-03), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01).

Full text of the letter can be found by clicking here and follows below:

Dear Director Vought and Secretary McMahon: 

We write today to express our strong support for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). We urge you to implement the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which President Trump signed into law and requires $52,123,000 to be used for carrying out CAMP and HEP. This funding is necessary to ensure these educational programs provide critical access to educational opportunities for agricultural farmworker students. 

Continuing and potential new grantees, all of which are colleges and non-profit organizations, were slated to receive funding and begin providing support to students by July 1 but have yet to receive the funding that Congress provided earlier this year. We understand the Department of Education informed HEP and CAMP leaders in June that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) was reviewing these programs, but grantees have not received follow up information as to when the funds will be released, which has imposed challenges on individuals and families served by these programs and applicants and grantees (and their employees) impacted by the uncertainty and delay.  

HEP helps students who have dropped out of high school get their High School Equivalency Credential and serves more than 6,000 students annually. CAMP assists students in their first year of college with academic, personal, and financial support, and serves approximately 2,400 participants annually. Overall, nearly three-quarters of all CAMP students graduate with baccalaureate degrees.

The HEP/CAMP FY 2024 Report to Congress shows that despite the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the percentage of HEP participants who received a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) increased by 4.2 percentage points from FY 2021 to FY 2022 and 84 percent of HSED recipients entered postsecondary education or training programs, attained upgraded employment, or entered the military.

Similarly, the CAMP program is achieving results for students. The HEP/CAMP FY 2024 Report to Congress shows that “Despite pandemic-related challenges, in both fiscal years[2021 and 2022], CAMP exceeded the national retention rates for first time college freshmen returning in their second year.” We should strive to retain more students enrolled in college, just as CAMP programs have achieved. These are results that can help strengthen the economy for agricultural farmworker families and rural communities. 

HEP and CAMP programs rely on this funding to serve more than 8,000 students across the country. We urge the administration to release this previously allocated funding. We look forward to working with you to make this funding available as soon as possible.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon)

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D, CT) and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D, OR-01), Don Bacon (R, NE-02), James McGovern (D, MA-02), Michael Lawler (R, NY-17), Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-01), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, NJ-12), Jill Tokuda (D, HI-2), and Salud Carbajal (D, CA-24)  on Tuesday introduced a resolution designating the week of September 8th through September 12th, 2025, as “Malnutrition Awareness Week.” Food insecurity and malnutrition affect over 40 million Americans, disproportionately impacting older adults, children, and other vulnerable populations. In 2023, an estimated seven million American children lived in food-insecure households. Meanwhile, disease-associated malnutrition in older adults alone costs the United States more than $51.3 billion each year. The resolution comes in the wake of the Republicans’ passage of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, which cut nearly $200 billion from SNAP and other food assistance programs and will likely produce nationwide increases in malnutrition among children, seniors, and people with chronic illness.  

The resolution recognizes the importance of federal nutrition programs and community-based organizations, like those targeted by the Republican budget bill, in preventing malnutrition and its devastating ill-effects on public health, educational achievement, and health care costs. Malnutrition’s harms often extend across an individual’s lifespan and increases their risk of chronic illness and healthcare complications. By raising awareness and promoting increased funding for food and healthcare programs, the resolution seeks to support nationwide efforts to improve health outcomes.

“SNAP, along with free and reduced school meals, are a lifeline for millions of vulnerable children and seniors facing malnutrition and all of the health issues that come with not having enough to eat. With their ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, Donald Trump and Republicans are literally ripping food away from hungry kids just so billionaires and corporations can get a tax cut. It’s unconscionable and I remain committed to raising awareness about the devastating impact this Republican policy will have on our efforts to fight malnutrition,” said Senator Murphy. 

“This issue is personal to me, as it is for many Americans. Because of SNAP, then known as food stamps, I had enough to eat when I worked my way through college. No one in our country should go hungry, but Trump and the GOP are gutting SNAP and other food assistance programs to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. This is an attack on working families, their children, and other vulnerable Americans. This Malnutrition Awareness Week I am continuing the fight against these devastating cuts,” said Congresswoman Bonamici. 

“Hudson Valley families, seniors, and children are struggling to access healthy, affordable food, and the long-term consequences on health, education, and economic opportunity can be devastating for New York communities. I’m proud to support and preserve nutrition programs that help our most vulnerable neighbors live healthier, stronger lives by recognizing the issue during Malnutrition Awareness Week,” said Congressman Mike Lawler.

“Across PA-1 and the country, I’ve seen what this fight looks like—food banks filling the gap, schools stepping up, health professionals and caregivers doing everything they can to keep people nourished. But they can’t do it alone. This resolution recognizes their work and the federal initiatives that make it possible. I’m committed to making sure those lifelines are not only protected, but strengthened—so every child, senior, veteran, and family can stay healthy and never have to wonder where their next meal will come from,” said Fitzpatrick.

“Federal nutrition programs serve as a critical lifeline for millions of Americans in our ongoing fight against hunger and malnutrition,” said Rep. Bacon. “We must have a strong safety net. That’s why I’m pleased to co-lead the Malnutrition Awareness Week resolution to highlight these vital programs and address the pressing need for research into malnutrition’s impact across all demographics. Together, we can strengthen our commitment to ensuring no American goes hungry.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)

Congressman Don Beyer, who represents a Northern Virginia district with one of the highest concentrations of federal employees in the country, today shared an invitation to a constituent services event to be held on Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will offer practical financial guidance tailored for current and former federal workers. Held in partnership with Falls Church Mayor Letty Hardi and wellfed, an organization of former federal employees providing comprehensive support for current and federal workers and contractors at every stage of their career journey, the event will be part of Congressman Beyer’s “Rising to Meet the Challenge” series to support Northern Virginians affected by policies enacted by the Trump Administration. In addition to financial advice, attendees will have access to community and wellness resources, and lunch will be provided.

Earlier this week, Beyer published an open letter in support of federal employees in which he wrote:

“We have seen the news of mass firings at different federal agencies. At the Departments of Agriculture, Education, State, Health and Human Services, at OPM, FDA, CDC, NIH, and NASA. This is deeply tragic and upsetting. Many of us are seeing hard times, but we must not lose hope or the determination to support each other and fight for a better country. America was founded on optimism and creativity, and we cannot lose those valuable traits even in the toughest times that call for continued patriotism and endurance.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Richard Hudson (NC-09), Scott Peters (CA-50), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act, bipartisan legislation to protect seniors’ access to essential laboratory services. Without reform to the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, deep cuts under that payment system are set to begin in January 2026 will threaten timely access to care for America’s seniors. Senators Thom Tillis (NC) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (GA) have filed a companion bill. 

“Strong clinical laboratories are vital to delivering high-quality care, especially for seniors who depend on timely testing to maintain their health,” said Rep. Bilirakis. “The RESULTS Act will protect access to these essential services and help ensure that families in Florida—and across the country—can continue to receive the care they need.”

“Clinical labs are the backbone of modern medicine, providing diagnostics and detections to inform decisions and give patients and doctors the answers they need,” said Rep. Hudson. “By passing the RESULTS Act, we can stop devastating cuts that would have threatened access to routine and lifesaving tests. This bipartisan bill delivers stability, cuts red tape, and ensures seniors and families can continue to count on timely, accurate results. I’m proud to have led this fight and deliver a commonsense solution that protects patients and strengthens care.” 

“It is critically important that seniors have uninterrupted access to innovative diagnostic tests,” said Senator Tillis. “The Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services Act is a necessary step toward ensuring this access and supporting seniors’ health care needs. I’m proud to work with my colleagues to permanently fix flawed data collection and reporting methods which will allow Medicare beneficiaries to continue receiving quality and affordable lab services.”    

“Access to quality clinical labs is essential to keeping our seniors living long, healthy lives,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “I’m proud to partner with my colleague Senator Tillis to put forward this legislative fix that will help ensure Georgia seniors will continue to have access to high-quality diagnostic services.”

“I’ve long championed early detection as the cornerstone of prevention and quality care. Through my work with PA-1 health advocates and partners, I know how critical clinical labs are to keeping our seniors healthy and strengthening our health system. Without ensuring a sustainable solution, labs will close, care will be delayed, and our seniors will pay the price. The RESULTS Act is a bipartisan, commonsense solution to block these cuts, protect essential services, and ensure seniors across the country have access to timely care,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick.

“Clinical labs drive innovation in health care and better medicine, from early detection to guiding lifesaving treatments,” said Rep. Peters. “The RESULTS Act protects access to these essential medical services and ensures our health system can keep pace with patients’ growing Health care needs. I’m proud to support this effort to strengthen care for seniors and families in California and across the nation.”

“Seniors across America rely on timely, accurate lab tests to detect disease, guide treatment, and prevent serious health problems. The RESULTS Act ensures those services remain accessible and affordable while fostering innovation in our health system. I’m proud to partner with colleagues from both sides of the aisle on this legislation to safeguard this lifeline for families in Illinois and nationwide.” saidRep. Krishnamoorthi.