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Neal Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA)

Neal Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

Washington, D.C., June 24, 2025

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:

“Three years ago, Trump’s Supreme Court cruelly ripped away a fundamental constitutional right. Since then, 19 states have banned abortion and access to care gets more difficult by the day. People have died, and millions have been forced into dire circumstances as they attempt to get the care they need.

“Health care decisions belong between patients and their doctors. We’ve given Republicans multiple chances to protect those rights—they’ve refused every time. Now, they’re entering a new, even crueler phase of their War on Women with Trump’s marquee legislation, further slashing care and throwing millions off their health insurance. This extremism is the greatest threat to the health of the American people. We won’t stop until Roe is restored and every Republican attack on health care is defeated.”

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Rep. Huffman Statement on SCOTUS Nationwide Injunctions Ruling

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

June 27, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling to limit the use of nationwide injunctions:

“Today, the Supreme Court took a wrecking ball to centuries of constitutional precedent. By limiting federal judges’ ability to temporarily pause Trump’s executive orders, the Court has gifted the administration a head start on illegal and unconstitutional action,” said Rep. Huffman.

“In stripping away courts’ ability to freeze policies across the country, the Supreme Court has begun chipping away at the fundamental checks and balances that uphold our democracy. Once again, these justices have demonstrated a shameful willingness to bend the law to Trump’s whims and enable his authoritarian ambitions. Federal judges have always played a crucial role in reining in executive overreach, yet this ruling weakens their power precisely when it is needed most,” Rep. Huffman continued.

“The Supreme Court side-stepped the most important issue in the case regarding the constitutional right to birthright citizenship. We will keep up the fight to protect every child born in America, and stand firm in defending our Constitution, our democracy, and our freedoms against those who would try – and have tried – to end it all,” Huffman concluded.

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Graves Announces Senior Leadership Changes

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Sam Graves (6th District of Missouri)

Washington, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, has announced several senior leadership changes in his office and at the Transportation Committee, all with Missouri ties.

Fulton native Nick Christensen, who has risen through the ranks in Graves’ office since his first internship in 2014, will take over as Staff Director of the House Transportation Committee, during one of the most important times in the committee’s history, with a long-term highway bill set to be crafted and passed in the coming months. Christensen most recently served as Graves’ Washington, DC Chief of Staff. 

With Christensen moving to the Transportation Committee, several North Missourians will take on additional leadership roles. 

“I’ve got a great team in place, both in my office and at the Transportation Committee. I can’t overstate the importance of a Missouri-grown staff focused on doing what’s right for North Missouri. I’m thrilled to be able to represent the people of North Missouri with this team in place.” 

Bethany native and Platte City resident Buffy Smith will serve as Chief of Staff. Smith has served in Graves’ office since early in his tenure, most recently as Missouri Chief of Staff. She previously served as District Director and Scheduler.

Based in the Washington, DC office, Knox County native Jon Harder will assume the role of Deputy Chief of Staff – Washington, DC. He has served in Graves office since 2019 in both legislative and press roles. He will also continue as Legislative Director.

Finally, Bryan Nichols of rural Palmyra will take on the role of Deputy Chief of Staff for North Missouri, based out of Graves’ Hannibal office. He has served in Graves’ Northeast Missouri office since 2014 and will also continue as Communications Director. 

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Castro Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joaquin Castro (20th District of Texas)

June 27, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship:

“The Supreme Court’s ruling sets the stage for Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship, tearing apart families and communities. It is cruel and un-American. Our constitution makes it clear that people born in this country are citizens.

“Birthright citizenship was established through the 14th Amendment at the end of the Civil War to overturn the reprehensible Dred Scott decision that denied citizenship to enslaved African Americans born in the United States. If Donald Trump is allowed to undermine this fundamental American principle, I fear millions of children will be born without any citizenship.

“The implications of today’s ruling are far-reaching. The Supreme Court has created a dangerous precedent in undermining nationwide injunctions. The judicial branch is surrendering its authority and opening the floodgates to unconstitutional actions that will harm Texans and the American people.”

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Jayapal Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Narrowing Judicial Power to Issue Nationwide Injunctions

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision limiting the power of judges to issue nationwide injunctions. 

“This is a breathtakingly misguided decision from the Supreme Court that will create chaos, irreparable damage, and uneven application of the law across the country. It fundamentally undermines the system of checks and balances in this country by limiting the scope of nationwide injunctions, while also throwing into question whether or not Trump’s unconstitutional Executive Order on birthright citizenship will take effect.

“Our legal system relies on judges and courts holding the Administration accountable when it violates the Constitution. Now, the Supreme Court majority has severely hamstrung federal courts’ ability to stop unconstitutional actions. Instead, we will have a patchwork of rulings that means one person’s constitutional rights may be protected, while another’s are not — depending on their zip code. This ruling is, as Justice Sonia Sotomayor said in her dissenting opinion, an ‘open invitation to bypass the Constitution,’ and as Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said, an ‘existential threat to the rule of law.’ 

“While the Supreme Court did not rule on the specific question of the merits of Trump’s unconstitutional attempts to strip away birthright citizenship, this ruling will now require class action lawsuits to be filed in multiple courts. Let me be clear: birthright citizenship is a constitutional right guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. No matter how hard the Trump Administration tries to undo it with the stroke of a pen, it remains wholly unconstitutional, and we will never give up the fight to rein in this unconstitutional action.”

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Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud, stop scams

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, July 8, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) will hold a telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud, stop scams, and offer ways to protect your personal information. Officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will join the call to offer insight and answer questions.

In April, the FBI released its annual Internet Crime Report, which revealed scammers stole more than $16 billion from Americans in 2024, a 33% increase in losses from 2023.

“My office often received numerous calls from constituents who remain incredibly concerned about, or have even fallen victim to, scams and fraud,” said Rep. Kelly. “Our goal with this live telephone town hall is to give Pennsylvanians the tools necessary to fight back and to protect their personal information at a time when scams and fraud are on the rise. We hope you can join us!”

DETAILS

Who: Rep. Mike Kelly & Experts from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and FBI.
What: Live Telephone Town Hall  — “Fight Fraud, Stop Scams, & How to Protect Your Personal Information”
When: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30p.m. ET
Pinless Participant Dial-In: 855-531-1063
Livestream:Facebook.com/MikeKellyPA

BACKGROUND

According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the top three cybercrimes, by number of complaints reported by victims in 2024, were phishing/spoofing, extortion, and personal data breaches. Victims of investment fraud, specifically those involving cryptocurrency, reported the most losses—totaling over $6.5 billion.

In April, Pennsylvania State Police investigated cybertheft after a Crawford County couple was reportedly scammed out of more than $2,000.

Just this week, state officials warned Pennsylvanians to watch for an ongoing fake inheritance scam.

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Latta Highlights the Need for Federal Autonomous Vehicle Legislation

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio)

Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) joined the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee hearing on motor vehicle safety, to discuss his commitment to advancing autonomous vehicle (AV) legislation. Congressman Latta spoke on the importance of the United States maintaining its global leadership in automotive innovation by advancing policies that support the deployment of next-generation technologies. Watch Congressman Latta’s full remarks HERE.   

Even with vehicle safety standards improving over the years, traffic-related accidents have steadily been on the rise. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 39,345 people died in motor vehicle traffic accidents in 2024. In addition to improving safety on our roads, AVs have the potential to increase mobility for seniors and those who live with health challenges or disabilities. 

Below is an excerpt from Congressman Latta’s remarks highlighting the need for federal AV legislation to improve safety:   

“I think it’s important that we look at the number of highway deaths that we see in traffic and what was caused out there. About 94 percent of all the accidents being caused out there is because of driver error. I ride every year with the Ohio Highway Patrol, and when the troopers are out on the road, they can point out quickly people that are not paying attention. We want to make sure that we get this legislation passed… 

“But one of the things I’ve said, it’s so important when we look at this is it’s always been safety first, safety last, safety always.” 

Below is an excerpt of Jeff Farrah, CEO of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, a witness at Thursday’s hearing:   

“Congressman Latta, I want to first start by thanking you for all your efforts over the course of a very long time and acknowledge all the effort that you put into this issue. I don’t think there’s anyone in Congress who’s thought more deeply about this (automated vehicles) and been more committed to this. I know you’ve worked very closely with Congresswoman Dingell as well. I know she stepped out of the room here. We wanted to acknowledge her work as well… 

 “And we’re very pleased to work with you again to try and advance this legislation. I think that you’ve really articulated why this is so important from a safety perspective, from an economic perspective, and from a strategic competitor perspective. So I think that there’s a couple of things that we need to do here really to make sure that we are advancing public trust. And one of those is making sure that the federal government is speaking to vehicle design, construction, and performance issues, which only it can speak to uniformly. And that’s something that’s going to be married with a lot of the great efforts that have happened in a variety of US states, including in your state of Ohio…”  

Congressman Latta is currently the co-chair of the Congressional Autonomous Vehicle Caucus; a bipartisan caucus aimed at educating Congress on how autonomous vehicle technology can improve the safety and accessibility of the nation’s roads. 

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Pelosi Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Trump v. CASA Inc.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

Washington D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Trump v. CASA Inc.:
 
“Has the Supreme Court decided to change the culture and character of America? The Congress must thoroughly examine this decision by the Supreme Court to find ways to legislate and protect the Constitutional right to citizenship for all those born in America.

“Hopefully one day soon the Court will have the courage to correctly rule that if you’re born here, you’re an American—instead of hiding behind the Administration’s game on nationwide injunctions.”

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Carbajal Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship Case

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24)

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to limit lower court judges’ ability to block President Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide. 

“Today, the Supreme Court disrupted a foundational American principle: that everyone born in our country is rightfully an American citizen. The mixed decision threatens to create a fractured system where a child born in one state is a U.S. citizen, but a child born across state lines in another is not,” said Rep. Carbajal. “Once again, this radical Supreme Court is empowering Donald Trump and abandoning its role as a co-equal branch of government. While this legal battle is not over as the case works its way through the lower courts, I call on Republicans in Congress to uphold their oath and work with Democrats to fight this assault on the Constitution.” 

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Dingell Announces $20.5 Million in NSF Grants for the University of Michigan

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor will receive $20,539,108 in grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support a wide range of research initiatives. The funding will advance work in critical areas including artificial intelligence, quantum photonics, neuroscience, wildfire and flood response, social science, advanced manufacturing, cyber-physical systems, and more.

“The University of Michigan continues to lead in innovation that addresses real-world challenges and drives economic growth,” said Dingell. “These investments will support breakthrough research across diverse fields, from improving public safety and infrastructure to exploring new materials and technologies to strengthening Michigan’s role as a national leader in science and innovation while building a smarter, healthier, and more sustainable future.”

Projects receiving funding include:  

The National Science Foundation(NSF) supports research, innovation, and discovery that provides the foundation for economic growth in this country. By advancing the frontiers of science and engineering, our nation can develop the knowledge and cutting-edge technologies needed to address the challenges we face today and will face in the future.