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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement:  

“Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court to limit the scope of nationwide injunctions is a disturbing blow to judicial oversight. By weakening the power of the courts to issue such injunctions, the Court is clearing the path for Trump to exercise his executive power as he pleases. Our founders established checks and balances to protect against authoritarian power and ensure no branch—especially the executive—could act like a king.

“This decision will make it easier for Trump to govern by Executive Order, limiting the ability of courts to block his illegal orders—such as his proposal to end birthright citizenship. 

“The Constitution is clear – every child born into the United States is an American citizen. Democrats will relentlessly fight until this constitutional right is upheld without question.”  

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

Washington, DC – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the signing of a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda:

“I welcome today’s announcement of a peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda, which includes a prohibition of hostilities in eastern Congo and an agreement between both parties to facilitate full humanitarian access and the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. For too long, Congolese civilians in the east have been subjected to displacement, extreme violence, sexual abuse, and intimidation by armed groups. This brutality must end immediately.

“Good-faith implementation of the agreement in the weeks ahead must be paramount. I look forward to seeing the full withdrawal of Rwandan Defense Forces from the DRC, as well as swift action to disarm the M23, Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), and other armed groups. It is also imperative to undertake transparent security reforms and ensure robust inclusion of Congolese civil society in determining how to address DRC’s many internal governance and security challenges. And the planned regional economic integration framework referenced in this deal can be a critical step toward securing a brighter future—and it must incorporate the full engagement of the Congolese and Rwandan people, including communities in mining areas who deserve to benefit.

“For its part, the Trump administration must now work to facilitate this promising deal by reversing its harmful foreign aid cuts and surging humanitarian and development assistance to those in the region who have long suffered from this conflict. Continued high-level U.S. attention on monitoring and accountability during the implementation process will be critical. I applaud both the Congolese and Rwandan governments for taking this step toward peace, which is essential to the region’s future prosperity.”

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

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Michael McCaul; Ami Bera, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific; and Bill Huizenga, Chairman of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, issued the following statement announcing the bipartisan introduction of the ‘‘Burma Genocide Accountability and Protection Act,” or the “Burma GAP Act.” 

“In March 2022, Secretary of State Antony Blinken determined that the Burmese military’s widespread campaign of violence against Rohingya in Burma constituted genocide, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. And yet, in 2025, Rohingya and Burma remain in crisis because the military’s brutality has continued. Hundreds of thousands remain internally displaced in Burma, and refugee camps in Bangladesh and the surrounding region are overstretched due to the continued influx of refugees.

“The United States must not shirk its moral leadership in addressing this crisis, which is also destabilizing the region. Today we are introducing the BURMA Genocide Accountability and Protection Act (the Burma GAP Act) to help create a pathway to safety for Rohingya. This legislation calls for the State Department to develop a holistic strategy to address the Rohingya crisis that involves providing humanitarian assistance, supporting refugees, creating protection mechanisms for ethnic minorities, and authorizing accountability and justice programs.”  

A previous version of this bill passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the 118^th Congress (H.R. 8936). A PDF copy of the bill text can be found here.

BURMA GAP Act Highlights:  

• Calls for a holistic U.S. strategy to support Rohingya that includes protection efforts; engagement with the Rohingya community and stakeholders to facilitate safe, voluntary, and sustainable repatriation to Burma; developing a comprehensive transitional justice strategy; humanitarian assistance, including basic needs and access to livelihoods; programs to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and trafficking; and support for Rohingya civil society organizations;
• Authorizes the designation of a Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma to promote a comprehensive effort to resolve the crisis in ways that returns Burma to civilian rule and protects Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Burma;
• Authorizes $9 million per year for 5 years for the Department of State to support atrocity crime investigations, transitional justice and accountability mechanisms, as well as witness protection measures for Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Burma.
• Calls on the Administration to refuse to recognize the Burmese military and State Administrative Council as Burma’s legitimate government.
• Calls on the Administration to ensure that Rohingya refugees in camps in Bangladesh receive a ration sufficient to meet the humanitarian minimum standards for food and nutrition;

Several Rohingya and human rights organizations support the Burma GAP Act, including Campaign for a New Myanmar, Global Center for Responsibility to Protect, International Campaign for the Rohingya, Jewish Rohingya Justice Network, Never Again Coalition, No Business with Genocide, Peace Direct, Refugees International, The Sentry, and U.S. Campaign for Burma.

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

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s decision to cancel a classified Member briefing on recent military action in the Middle East. 

“As the administration has pursued a chaotic and unauthorized policy in the Middle East, it has failed to perform the basic function of informing the Congress—the Article I branch charged with the Constitutional power to authorize force—by canceling a classified briefing on the U.S. military strikes in Iran that was several days overdue. This is unacceptable. We can only speculate as to why the administration canceled the briefing, but it certainly appears as though they’re afraid to answer questions about their policies and the president’s unverified claims that the strikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear program. The administration must be forthcoming in terms of what was accomplished by the unauthorized strikes and how much of Iran’s nuclear program has been impacted. These are the questions the White House does not want to answer because to do so honestly would likely not align with President Trump’s declarations of victory. 

“The administration must hold the classified briefing this week, in accordance with the obligations that the Executive branch has to keep the Legislative branch informed.” 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)

Cruel Legislation Now Heads Back to House of Representatives

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of Republicans’ cruel reconciliation bill, which would gut Medicaid and SNAP, and rip healthcare and food assistance away from millions of people, including in Massachusetts. In May, Rep. Pressley delivered an impassioned speech on the House floor in which she made a direct appeal to her Republican colleagues to oppose this cruel and harmful bill.

“This is a somber moment. This legislation is deeply harmful and every Senator that voted for it should be ashamed of themselves. I implore my House colleagues to reject this unpopular bill and listen to the cries of people across this country who stand to be harmed,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “Trump and Republicans are trying to ram through this bill aligned with their dystopian vision for this country where billionaires get money they don’t need, while millions of people are poorer, sicker, hungrier, and lack access to critical reproductive healthcare. This Big, Ugly Bill is not an inevitability, and we’ll keep fighting with every tool we have to stop it in its tracks.”

Congresswoman Pressley has been an outspoken critic of this harmful legislation since its inception.

• Ahead of the third anniversary if the Dobbs decision, Rep. Pressley and her colleagues stood in solidarity with Planned Parenthood and condemned the proposed cuts to reproductive healthcare under Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill.
• Rep. Pressley and author Darrick Hamilton authored a Washington Post op-ed in which they discussed the regressive, ineffective “Trump Accounts” provision of Republicans’ reconciliation bill and urged Congress to instead embrace Baby Bonds to advance economic justice.
• Rep. Pressley rallied with advocates from Caring Across Generations, Care Can’t Wait, and partner organizations to protest Trump’s and Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill that proposes disastrous cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential programs and would leave communities sicker, poorer, and more vulnerable.
• Ahead of the House’s vote on the bill, Rep. Pressley delivered an impassioned speech on the House floor in which she made a direct appeal to her Republican colleagues to oppose this cruel and harmful bill.
• Rep. Pressley delivered a floor speech in which she slammed the bill’s proposed Medicaid cuts, which would decimate reproductive healthcare in America and worsen maternal health outcomes.
• Rep. Pressley co-hosted a press conference with Color of Change to oppose the Republicans’ cruel and harmful budget reconciliation package, which would gut critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
• Rep. Pressley rallied with caregivers, advocates, and fellow lawmakers at a 24-hour vigil to protect Medicaid from Republicans’ cruel budget cuts that would devastate communities across this country.
• In the House Oversight Committee’s markup of the Republican reconciliation bill, Rep. Pressley demanded Republicans answer to the families who would go hungry by way of this reconciliation bill – and she was met with silence.
• In the House Financial Services Committee’s markup of the Republican reconciliation bill, Rep. Pressley condemned the bill’s proposed cuts to Medicaid and shared the story of Mary Marinelli, a 70-year-old hospice nurse from a Republican district in Michigan whose family depends on Medicaid to care for their autistic son.
• In an impassioned speech on the House floor, Rep. Pressley slammed Republicans’ cruel and callous budget resolution that would slash Medicaid and other critical government services to pay for trillions of dollars in tax giveaways for Donald Trump’s billionaire donors.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11)

WASHINGTON, DC —  Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) issued the following statement:

“Today, Senate Republicans passed the largest attack on working people our country has ever seen. They are cutting Medicaid and SNAP and driving up energy and housing costs so they can give tax breaks to Donald Trump’s billionaire donors. This fiscally irresponsible — and morally bankrupt — bill will add $3.3 trillion to the deficit while kicking 16 million people off their health insurance and stripping food assistance for millions of Americans. 

“This bill is a direct attack on working and middle-class New Jerseyans. More than 400,000 New Jerseyans will lose their health insurance, and hundreds of thousands more will see increases in their healthcare costs. Instead of letting the SALT cap expire for good, Washington Republicans have reinstated this double tax on the Garden State. Thanks to Republican leadership, New Jersey households will see another $100 increase in their utility bills starting next year as energy costs are already skyrocketing.  With the high cost of groceries, families have to figure out how they will afford to put food on the table as this bill guts food assistance programs. And with cuts to Pell Grants and mortgage rate hikes, Republicans are putting the opportunity of a college education and homeownership out of reach for working people. 

“We heard some Washington Republicans acknowledge how this bill will harm families across the country. Yet, despite their full understanding of the devastation this bill will cause, all but three remained loyal foot soldiers to the President.

“I urge my House colleagues to show an ounce of courage and live up to their oath to serve the American people, instead of serving Donald Trump.”  

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed their tax bill: 

“I’ve opposed this Big Billionaire Bill since its introduction, and I will vote against it again because it steals from the working class and poor to hand huge tax breaks to the billionaire establishment that’s taken root in Washington since they sat front row at Trump’s inauguration.  

“Senate Republicans didn’t just fold to Donald Trump; they colluded to make the bill even worse for working families, while many cut sweetheart deals to spare their own constituents. With the new Senate changes, 17 million people — real people, not just numbers — will lose their healthcare coverage, and left in place are massive cuts to crucial programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, green energy, and environmental protections. And let’s be clear, adding $4 trillion to the deficit while pretending to be the party of “fiscal responsibility” is about as hypocritical as it gets. 

“House Democrats won’t be silent, and we won’t back down. We will fight this bill with every tool we’ve got — in the Rules committee, on the floor, and in the months to come. We’ll make sure every American knows exactly who sold them out and who stood up. This bill is a betrayal of working families, and we won’t let them forget it because we sure as hell won’t.” 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2025

Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov

Reps. Barragán, Buchanan, Sánchez, and Bilirakis Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38), and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to designate June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The resolution seeks to increase public understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, support continued investment in research, and recognize the strength and sacrifice of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.

“Nearly 7 million Americans, including my own mother, are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. This disease is deeply personal to me, and to the countless families who serve as caregivers while grappling with its emotional and financial toll,” said Rep. Barragán. “We must continue to raise awareness, advance research, and support caregivers, especially those in communities of color where disparities in diagnosis, access to care, and outcomes persist. I’m grateful to my colleagues, Reps. Buchanan, Sánchez, and Bilirakis, for their partnership in this bipartisan effort.”

“As someone who cared for a parent with this horrible disease, I believe that it is critical for Congress to take steps to recognize the impact that Alzheimer’s and dementia have on the millions of Americans diagnosed every year,” said Rep. Buchanan. “I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan resolution with Reps. Barragán, Sánchez and Bilirakis to bring much-needed and continued awareness to these deadly diseases.”

“As the daughter of two parents who suffered from Alzheimer’s, I can tell you firsthand how devastating the disease is, as well as the emotional toll it takes on families,” Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez said. “This resolution recognizes the importance of early detection and screening, as well as how this disease disproportionately affects women, Latinos, and Black Americans. It is important that we continue raising awareness around the facts of this disease, and advancing research to eventually find a cure.”

“As research continues to yield advancement in the development of more treatment options for patients with Alzheimer’s, we know that early detection, diagnosis and intervention offers the best promise for disease management which is why we must raise awareness of the signs, symptoms and impact this disease has on millions of Americans,” said Congressman Gus Bilirakis. “My family has coped with the devastating impacts of this horrific disease for more than a decade, so I understand the toll it takes on the patient and his or her loved ones as it progresses. We owe it to our fellow Americans to develop a system of care that prioritizes education, screening and assessment so that patients can enjoy the best possible quality of life.”

“On behalf of the over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, thank you to Reps. Barragán, Buchanan, Bilirakis and Sánchez for recognizing June as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and for your unwavering dedication to the Alzheimer’s community,” said Rachel Conant, Alzheimer’s Association senior vice president of public policy and AIM executive director. “Your commitment to bipartisan solutions is driving progress in the fight against this devastating disease.”

The Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month resolution is endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM).

The full text of the legislation can be found here. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement after the Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The House will consider the bill immediately for final passage and put it on President Trump’s desk by the Fourth of July.

“The House will work quickly to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill that enacts President Trump’s full America First agenda by the Fourth of July. The American people gave us a clear mandate, and after four years of Democrat failure, we intend to deliver without delay.

“Republicans were elected to do exactly what this bill achieves: secure the border, make tax cuts permanent, unleash American energy dominance, restore peace through strength, cut wasteful spending, and return to a government that puts Americans first.

“This bill is President Trump’s agenda, and we are making it law. House Republicans are ready to finish the job and put the One Big Beautiful Bill on President Trump’s desk in time for Independence Day.”

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