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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Huffman Representing the 2nd District of California

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom McClintock Representing the 4th District of California

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today passed Congressman Tom McClintock’s H.R. 7640, the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act. 

The bill asserts federal supremacy over enforcement of immigration law by pre-empting so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions from interfering with local enforcement of immigration law.  It allows local jurisdictions in “sanctuary” states to work directly with federal law enforcement agencies to uphold immigration laws, protects local law enforcement officers from being sued or harassed by “sanctuary” jurisdictions, and re-directs federal law enforcement funds from “sanctuary” jurisdictions to those cooperating with federal agencies.  It also give victims of criminals released by “sanctuary” jurisdictions the right to sue for damages caused by those releases.

“All of the local sheriffs in my district want desperately to cooperate with ICE to enforce our immigration laws, but the State of California forbids them from doing so,” said Rep. McClintock. “My bill will allow them to work directly with the federal government to keep their counties safe and to receive the funds that would otherwise go to “sanctuary” jurisdictions. 

“Democrat-run sanctuary jurisdictions protect criminal illegal aliens and threaten public safety. Rep. McClintock’s Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act is commonsense legislation that will rein in sanctuary policies across the country and help keep Americans safe,” said Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. 

After passing in committee, the bill will move to passage on the House Floor. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington)

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), and Linda Sánchez (CA-38) introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) demanding that the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) turn over all records related to the IRS’s illegal sharing of private taxpayer information with immigration enforcement.

This resolution requires Treasury and DHS to provide a full account of how this data-sharing agreement was carried out and whether federal privacy laws were violated. The agencies would be required to turn over the records within 14 days of adoption of the resolution.

For decades, federal law has made clear that taxpayer information is confidential and can’t be used for unrelated enforcement purposes. This agreement between Treasury and DHS raises serious concerns about opening the door for sharing confidential tax records, including those filed by immigrants who pay into the system using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs), to be used against them for immigration enforcement.

The resolution focuses on the “Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement” between Treasury and DHS and seeks all related documents that show how taxpayer information was requested, accessed, or shared under that agreement, along with any safeguards that were supposed to protect confidentiality.

“Last week, a court confirmed that the Trump administration illegally provided confidential taxpayer data to DHS, violating the law over 42,000 times. Trump officials’ willingness to so brazenly violate people’s basic privacy protections demonstrates that everyone’s tax data is at risk. Americans deserve answers about how this happened, the full extent of this arrangement, and what’s going to be done to prevent it from happening again. It is beyond the pale that Democrats are the only ones calling for oversight and accountability for this breach of data and trust,” said Congresswoman DelBene.

“I introduced this resolution because I won’t allow confidential taxpayer information to be weaponized to fuel Trump’s personal national police force,” said Congressman Gomez. “When immigrants are told to file their taxes, follow the law, and contribute to this country, they shouldn’t have to fear that the same information they provided in good faith will be handed over and used against them for an immigration raid. We aren’t going to stand by and allow our tax system to be hijacked and turned into an arm of Trump’s anti-immigrant deportation machine.”

“The Trump administration believes it can ignore the law and secretly pass along private taxpayer information,” said Congressman Sánchez. “Illegally using sensitive taxpayer data to advance the president’s cruel, anti-immigrant agenda is a blatant and dangerous abuse of power. Congress must investigate, determine the full extent of what was shared and hold those responsible for this breach accountable.”

The introduction of the resolution comes ahead of IRS CEO, Frank Bisignano, testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee and follows ongoing litigation over the legality of the IRS–DHS data-sharing agreement.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington)

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), André Carson (IN-07), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) led a bipartisan letter along with 31 of their colleagues urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to fill vacant positions on National Institutes of Health (NIH) advisory councils, which are essential for approving billions in medical research funding. The failure to appoint new members to these councils could stall the final approval of research grants and delay critical medical research.

“These advisory councils play a critical role in funding medical research, serving as the final arbiter after NIH study sections review grant applications. The current understaffing of NIH advisory councils will imperil medical research and harm the health of Americans for generations,” the lawmakers wrote to Kennedy.

Secretary Kennedy is required by law to appoint members to the NIH advisory councils. In 2025, HHS rescinded the nominations of candidates who had been successfully vetted in 2023 and 2024. Since the beginning of the Trump administration, only one vacancy across 24 NIH advisory councils has been filled.

When understaffed, NIH advisory councils are unable to approve grants for lifesaving medical research, directly harming the health of the American people. During the largest measles epidemic in 25 years, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases advisory council is staffed at only 33 percent capacity.

“Leaving these pivotal research institute advisory councils understaffed will severely disrupt medical research, harming millions of Americans and imperiling our economy and global standing. We implore you to immediately return the vetted nominees to their research institutes,” the lawmakers continued.

In 2026, many advisory council members’ terms are set to expire, exacerbating understaffing and leaving critical NIH research centers without any advisory council members. Critical research on heart disease, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and mental health will be directly impacted.

“These advisory council members play a crucial role in allocating billions of dollars of funding for medical research, improving the country’s health and serving as a core driver of economic growth in many states. To continue to be a world leader in biomedical innovation, we need these critical scientists and public policy collaborators,” the lawmakers added.

The full letter can be found here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence & Special Operations, pressed Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby on following the law, defending the Constitution, and whether servicemembers should follow unlawful orders.

Under questioning from Crow before the House Armed Services Committee, Colby declined to answer outright.

Last year, Congressman Crow, along with five other Democratic lawmakers with military or national experience, filmed a video reminding troops of their oaths to the Constitution. In response, President Trump called for his arrest, prosecution, and execution, and pressured both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia to harass and intimidate Crow with bogus investigations. The Department of Justice tried but failed to convince a grand jury to bring criminal charges against Crow and the other veteran lawmakers.

You can watch the full exchange here.

Congressman Jason Crow: I’ll start with some very simple [questions]. You’re the senior policy official within the Pentagon, correct?

Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby: Yeah, I think that’s fair to say.

Crow: So you’re familiar with the Uniform Code of Military Justice?

Colby: I would say I’m obviously familiar with it in generic terms.

Crow: And you’re not a lawyer, but you’re familiar with it?

Colby: I went to law school, but I’m not a lawyer.

Crow: Okay, so you know how the law works. You are familiar with the Law of Armed Conflict.

Colby: Again, I’m not an expert. I’m not, you know, in an official capacity, I’d want to be careful.

Crow: But you’re familiar with the Law of Armed Conflict.

Colby: Yeah, sure.

Crow: Okay. And so, you know that Congress’s job is to conduct oversight of the executive branch, correct?

Colby: Certainly.

Crow: And that includes a responsibility to make sure that laws are being followed, is that right?

Colby: Yes, I think so.

Crow: Okay. Do our soldiers get trained on the Law of War?

Colby: My understanding is that they do.

Crow: Our servicemembers get trained on the Law of War.

Colby: I’m not an expert on that, but that’s my understanding.

Crow: Do you believe that it’s possible for an order to be unlawful? Illegal?

Colby: I mean, yes, of course.

Crow: So, there is a difference between lawful orders and unlawful orders?

Colby: Yes.

Crow: And you’re a very bright person. You’ve studied history, you know history well, I’ve read a lot of your stuff. You’re familiar that there has been an American military history, instances of unlawful orders being given, correct?

Colby: Absolutely.

Crow: And servicemembers refusing to abide by those lawful orders, is that correct?

Colby: Yes. I’m not familiar with specific incidents when you’re getting to that level of specificity, 

Crow: But there have been?

Colby: Yeah, I imagine.

Crow: So is it a problem for somebody to say that a servicemember shouldn’t follow an unlawful order?

Colby: Sir, this is not a matter I’ve been involved in, but I think there’s a difference between recognizing those circumstances and taking action designed to [inaudible].

Crow: It’s pretty simple. It’s a pretty simple question. You said that there’s a difference between lawful and unlawful orders. You said that you’re familiar with the Law of Armed conflict. You admitted that it’s the duty of this body to conduct oversight, and to make sure that laws are being followed. You said that you’re familiar with U.S. military history, and that there have been unlawful orders given in our history. And then you’re also familiar that servicemembers have also refused to abide by those unlawful orders. So why can’t you just say that service members shouldn’t follow unlawful orders?

Colby: Sir, I think that’s a different step to talk about…

Crow: Seems like a pretty logical step to me.

Colby: …that’s not I mean, we can refer to the Office of General Counsel if you want to get into a legal matter that’s starting.

Crow: It’s not a legal matter. It seems like a pretty, for the senior official at the Pentagon, responsible for establishing policy for our Department of Defense, it seems like a pretty basic thing to say, given what you just acknowledged and what we just walked through, that servicemembers shouldn’t follow illegal orders.

Colby: Well, I take the Law of Armed Conflict and ensuring that we’re being lawful and moral in our conduct very seriously, but I’m also, one thing that is not always reported in the public, I’m very conscious of what my responsibilities are and what they’re not. And so if you like, I can get you an answer on that point, happy to do so.

Crow: I think it’s a problem that you can’t state the obvious here. And I think moral clarity is important as a leader, and I think your lack of willingness to be morally clear, and what is a pretty basic question, given what I asked you, is a real problem. Let me just pivot for a minute to Operation Epic Fury. You were involved in briefings in advance of the commencement of that operation, correct?

Colby: Can you be specific?

Crow: You were aware of the operation before it started, correct?

Colby: Yes.

Crow: Did the administration brief private sector officials, oil and gas executives, companies, businesses with interests in the Middle East before that operation commenced on Friday?

Colby: I’m not sure, Congressman. I can get an answer back to you then.

Crow: I will follow through. I want a commitment because it came to light after Venezuela that the administration actually briefed private sector companies, energy companies, before that operation, before briefing Congress. Right now, there are thousands of Americans stranded because there’s no evacuation plan. I would like to know whether the administration took the time to brief private companies and executives, but didn’t take the time to brief this oversight body, and also make plans to evacuate civilians, and our constituents before setting off a regional war.

Colby: Well, sir, I’ll get an answer for you.

Crow: Thank you, I yield back.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada)

Congresswoman Dina Titus, Ranking Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, introduced legislation today to ensure freight rail safety through communities by instituting comprehensive human and automated track inspection requirements. 

“Trains carrying hazardous materials run right through my District in the heart of Las Vegas,” said Congresswoman Titus. “The Secure Tracks Act will help ensure that any track defects that put our safety at risk are identified and addressed right away, protecting rail workers and our community from the health and environmental risks associated with derailments. This common-sense legislation will save lives and protect our property and the environment. It is a win-win-win.” 

Congresswoman Titus and Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the Secure Tracks Act which would require that visual track inspections be conducted by a human track inspector at least twice a week. Under this bipartisan legislation, if an inspector finds a track defect, the inspector would need to immediately address it. 

This legislation also requires railroads to use Automated Track Inspection (ATI) technology at regular intervals to supplement and support visual track inspections. The Secure Tracks Act leverages safety technology while safeguarding the vital role visual track inspections play in protecting communities surrounding railroad tracks.

This legislation has been endorsed by Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division-International Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED-IBT); the Teamsters Rail Conference; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; the Transportation Trades Department (AFL-CIO); the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS); the National Conference of Fireman and Oilers (NCFO, SEIU); the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers-Mechanical Division (SMART-MD); the Transportation Communications Union (TCU); and the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA). 

“Wisconsin families and businesses depend on safe and reliable railroads to get them to work, to get their products to customers, and for things they buy at the store. Railroads run through their cities and towns, and they deserve to know that every track is up to snuff and safe,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am all for using technology to keep our trains on the tracks and communities safe from derailments, but what we have learned is that technology can’t do it all alone. It misses things that humans see and hear, and if we want to make sure our railroads are safe, we need both technology and real people who have the experience and knowledge.”

“Safety must be our top priority when it comes to our nation’s railroads,” Senator Hawley said. “Technology can help us monitor our railways but there is no substitute for in-person inspections conducted by railroad professionals. We can’t cut corners, especially when it comes to keeping our trains on the tracks. Technology must serve workers—not the other way around.” 

BMWED President Tony Cardwell said, “I want to commend Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) as well as Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV, 1^st District) for coming together to introduce the bipartisan Secure Tracks Act.

“The country’s largest freight railroads, increasingly consolidated in their stranglehold of America’s rail network, are actively attempting to reduce visual track inspections by 50 to 75 percent through what they’re branding as ‘automated track inspection’ (ATI). They are shamelessly putting the safety of communities and rail workers at risk of more track-caused derailments in the name of profit when they are already making more money than ever.

“Sens. Baldwin and Hawley and Rep. Titus recognize that fact. They all understand that ATI is nothing more than a tool — one that can enhance the imperative work that BMWED track inspectors perform daily, but which cannot replicate, let alone replace, the intuition, insight, expertise, and instinct that they have honed through decades of committed professionalism and stewardship of public safety.

“The Secure Tracks Act is a commonsense bill to protect union railroaders and the communities we serve. It will maintain the current twice weekly visual inspections that have kept our rail tracks and communities safe for decades and the requirement that inspectors start fixing track defects immediately when they are found — all while responsibly incorporating technological advancements.

“Rail safety is not a contentious partisan issue. Americans trust the railroads to be safe. The men and women of the BMWED take that public confidence sincerely. Let’s pass the Secure Tracks Act into law so that every American can sleep soundly at night knowing that a professional human track inspector ensured that every inch of our country’s railroad is safe.”

Background: 

As the Ranking Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Congresswoman Titus has been a champion for rail safety. In June, she wrote a letter to Secretary Duffy urging him to deny a waiver request to drastically reduce the number of visual track safety inspections required of Class I railroads. 

Ranking Member Titus has also made it clear that addressing rail safety is a top priority for the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. In particular, she is advocating for provisions that take the lessons learned from the East Palestine train derailment to prevent another environmental and health disaster of that magnitude. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) co-sponsored “The Dalilah Law,” which cracks down on states, including Pennsylvania, that give out commercial driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.

In February, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) finalized a rule to stop unqualified foreign drivers from obtaining licenses to drive commercial trucks and buses citing public safety threats. Previously, a nationwide audit by the U.S. DOT exposed Pennsylvania as one of six states with systemic non-compliance in issuing non-domiciled CDLs.

In his State of the Union Address, President Donald Trump announced his support for Dalilah’s Law.

“From top to bottom, this is common sense legislation that will secure our roads, protect American citizens, and enforce our immigration laws,” said Rep. Kelly. “If you’re in this country illegally, you shouldn’t be given the keys to the largest, most powerful vehicles on the road. Plain and simple.”

BACKGROUND

“The Dalilah Law,” named for Dalilah Coleman — who was critically injured in a 2024 collision involving a commercial truck — was formally introduced by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) and U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) following a call to action from President Donald J. Trump during the 2026 State of the Union address.

The Dalilah Law would:

• Require that states limit commercial driver’s licenses to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain temporary work visa holders as a condition of receiving Department of Transportation funding.
• Mandate English-only CDL testing to ensure that all commercial drivers possess the language skills necessary for safe operation on U.S. roads.
• Require states to revoke CDLs issued to undocumented immigrants or individuals without qualifying legal status, even if they previously had work authorization.
• Strengthen verification processes and recertification requirements to ensure ongoing compliance with eligibility and safety standards.

Learn more about the bill here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV)

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and her colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee participated in a hearing to discuss this year’s tax filing season and how the implementation of the Working Families Tax Cuts will positively affect working-class Americans across the nation. A video and full transcript of the Congresswoman’s remarks can be found below.

Congresswoman Miller began by discussing her legislation, the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act, which was included in the Working Families Tax Cuts bill. She then questioned a witness, Frank J. Bisignano, Chief Executive Officer, Internal Revenue Service, on IRS guidance and resources for gig workers who do not have a traditional wage income.

“Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. And thank you so much for being here, Mr. Bisignano, so that people can hear what you have accomplished in the short period of time you’ve been here. And what a great job you’ve been doing.

The Working Families Tax Cuts is a major win for gig workers who support local economies through their products and services.

I was pleased that my legislation which reverts the 1099-K reporting threshold, to $20,000 and 200 transactions, was finally signed into law through the Working Family Tax Cuts. This will keep gig workers like hairdressers, uber drivers, and craftsmen who sell products online from being harassed by the IRS for taxes they really don’t owe.

Mr. Bisignano, for taxpayers, who may not have traditional wage income, such as those gig workers or small-business owners, what guidance and tools are the IRS providing so they can fully benefit from the Working Families Tax Cuts?” asked Congresswoman Miller.

“I appreciate your hard work and I appreciate the question. Thank you. Thank you for having me here.

Obviously, the gig economy over the past ten years has turned into something that Americans rely on. I’m proud to say that during the course of this year, we put out more than 900 pieces of policy and guidance, and we will continue doing that.

I applaud the work that you do. I will ensure that we continue the work on the gig economy, communication of guidance and policy. We’ve ensured that tax preparers understood it as well as we communicated to the American public. And, we’ll go back and ensure that it’s as good as humanly possible. And any recommendations your office may have to improve it, we’re happy to hear it,” responded Mr. Bisignano.

Congresswoman Miller concluded by highlighting the 2026 filing season, noting that average refunds are up and families, especially in West Virginia, are seeing greater financial flexibility, showing the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts on middle-class households before again questioning Frank J. Bisignano.

“For most Americans, the clearest sign that the system is working for them is the size of their refund. As of February 14 in the 2026 filing season, the average refund amount is up by an impressive 14.2 percent over the same period last year, and the average direct deposit refund is up 13.1 percent, meaning families are seeing noticeably larger deposits hit their bank accounts compared to this time in 2025.

This provides Americans with well-deserved financial flexibility and is particularly important to my home state of West Virginia.

What exactly is driving these double digit increases in the average refund and average direct deposit refund amounts so early in the 2026 filing season? What does this signal about how the Working Families Tax Cuts and other reforms are reaching middle class households?” asked Congresswoman Miller.

“Well, you know, the fact that we have 56, as of [March 2nd] we have 56 million returns. And 23 million, 43%, have schedule 1-A’s. And Schedule 1-A when I think about it, is all the hard work that you did for the American public, right? If you look at the 1s-A’s, you know, I like saying overtime filers are the largest individual category. There’s no harder-working Americans than people who work overtime, right?  And then you think about the senior deduction, which I know many of you were very, very interested in having happen. And I think that’ll probably be the largest form of it. We also see that people under 100,000 are fundamentally the largest beneficiaries on a percentage basis. And when you look at it, I just think it’s important to think about no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on car loan interest, new tax deductions for seniors. Let’s not forget 4547, which has 2 million forms. That’s the Trump Accounts. And 3 million dependents already enrolled.

And then expensing qualified factories. On top of that, you have domestic R&D expensing. You have expense for capital investments. Full expensing. 199A pass through. And I hesitate because I think about the small businesses, the lifeblood of America, you know? Double Standard Deduction, double Debt Tax Exemption, Child Tax Credit expanded and permanency.

These are all permanencies, and then Opportunity Zone. And a SALT extension until 2030. So the power of it and we talk about fundamentally a thousand. And I think that’s what our research group shows 775 today. And it will trend upward as time goes on. Powerful, powerful legislature, great adherence and hard work by the American public in getting their tax returns in at the rate they are,” responded Mr. Bisignano.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)

Washington D.C. – In response to Kristi Noem’s firing, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement: 

“Under Kristi Noem, ICE killed Americans, used children as bait to detain their parents, lied to Congress, and terrorized our neighborhoods. She should have been fired a long time ago. We still must address the chaos and lawlessness Donald Trump’s ICE has unleashed across our country.

“Before the Senate considers any replacement, the American people demand serious reforms at ICE that will keep people safe. I won’t stop fighting for a complete overhaul that focuses on transparency, accountability, getting the facts of what’s unfolding at the detention facility in Baldwin, and keeping Michiganders safe.”

Stevens has been leading the fight to hold ICE accountable in Congress and to rein in Donald Trump’s repeated abuses of power during his Administration.

• Stevens called for the immediate removal of Secretary Kristi Noem and cosponsored an effort to impeach her in the House of Representatives.

• Stevens and her Michigan colleague, Rep. Hillary Scholten visited an ICE detention facility in Baldwin, Michigan, to tour conditions and demand answers to their letter over the death of detainee Nenko Gantchev in ICE custody in December.

• Following their visit, Stevens and Scholten doubled down on their demands for answers from ICE and Secretary Noem.

• Stevens cosponsored H.R. 7163, a proposal to divert ICE’s $75 billion slush fund to state and local law enforcement agencies.

• Stevens voted against the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, refusing to fund ICE’s operations without major reforms or accountability measures.

• Last year, Stevens cosponsored the VISIBLE Act to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks and concealing their identities.

• Stevens joined over 150 of her colleagues in demanding that ICE end its surge of officers in Minnesota and conduct a thorough investigation into the death of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of an ICE agent.

• Stevens and her Michigan colleague, Rep. Hillary Scholten, demanded an investigation into the death of Nenko Gantchev, an individual who died in ICE custody in Baldwin, Michigan.

• Stevens voted against the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which gave ICE its nearly $75 billion windfall.

• Stevens introduced the Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act, legislation to prevent the President from deploying the military against Americans without express consent from state officials, an authoritarian tactic this President has used repeatedly to fuel fear and intimidation during aggressive ICE crackdowns.

• Stevens voted against the Laken Riley Act, which would sweep thousands of people into jails and detention centers at enormous taxpayer expense while diverting key law enforcement resources and potentially violating civil liberties.

 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA)

SHERMAN OAKS, CA — On March 5th, over 3,500 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) for another live Telephone Town Hall to discuss the escalating U.S. conflict with Iran, Congress’s constitutional authority over war powers, and growing concerns over what Sherman described as President Donald Trump’s reckless and extreme policies.

“At a time when the United States is being drawn toward a dangerous conflict, it’s more important than ever that the American people stay informed and engaged,” said Congressman Sherman. “That’s why I’m grateful to the thousands of constituents who joined last night’s Town Hall and who continue to join our Town Halls, proving that even in a chaotic moment in Washington, our communities remain deeply engaged in the decisions that affect our country and future.”

During the event, Congress Sherman — a senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East — provided updates on the rapidly evolving situation involving Iran and ongoing military actions in the region. Earlier that day, Sherman voted in favor of a War Powers Resolution to reaffirm Congress’s constitutional authority over decisions of war and peace. Sherman emphasized that Congress — not the President — has the constitutional authority to declare war and warned against unilateral actions that risk dragging the United States into a broader and potentially devastating conflict in the Middle East.

Sherman also addressed broader concerns surrounding the direction of the country under the Trump administration, pointing to what he described as a pattern of reckless decision-making, extreme policies, and disregard for constitutional norms. He warned that such actions could increase instability at home while undermining America’s alliances abroad.

Participants had the opportunity to ask live questions and respond to interactive survey prompts about their top concerns. Issues raised by callers included the growing conflict with Iran, Congress’s role in authorizing military force, the potential impact of a wider war in the Middle East, and broader concerns about the direction of the country.

During the Town Hall, Sherman requested input from residents by asking a series of survey questions about their thoughts and concerns.

The results of the survey questions are as follows:

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How should your Congressman vote on a House Resolution that prohibits military action against Iran without Congressional approval? 

– Vote to Support: 86%

– Vote Against: 10%

–  Unsure: 5%

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Should we do extensive research to prevent A.I. systems from obtaining self-awareness and consciousness? 

– Yes: 87%

– No: 5%

– Unsure: 8%

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How much of a priority should it be for the United States to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon? 

– A high priority: 51%

– A moderate priority: 26% 

– A low priority: 9% 

– Not a priority: 6%

– Not sure: 7%

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