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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington)

Today Representative Rick Larsen, Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, released the following statement about the impact of President Trump’s travel ban on World Cup 2026:

“I want World Cup 2026 to be a showcase of great soccer, and everything that’s great about the United States. 

“Yet, as a life-long soccer player and big soccer fan, I can say the United States is perilously close to being unwelcoming to all soccer fans who want to come here for the single largest sporting event in the world.

“At this point, it seems like Iranian fans may be the only ones directly prevented from coming to the U.S. to support their national team because of the travel ban, although the World Cup hopes of Haiti and Sudan are still up in the air.

“However, the Trump administration needs to devote resources to consular services worldwide so soccer fans are not prevented from attending because of slow processing times for required visas.

“A bigger issue going forward will be the Olympics in 2028, when fans from many more countries, including those covered by the ban, will be coming to support their athletes.

“I know the White House Task Force on the World Cup is aware of these issues. It must ensure that federal agencies are doing their job to ensure fans from all participating nations are welcome.

“Go USA!”

Rep. Larsen’s statement was featured on CNN’s Inside Politics with Manu Raju. 

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

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Don Beyer (VA-08) today reintroduced the Choose Medicare Act, a bold proposal to open Medicare to all Americans with a new “Part E” and builds on the system we have today by allowing Medicare to compete with private health insurance. U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) have introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

“I got pneumonia when I was seven years old, and my family almost went bankrupt because we were uninsured. Today too many families are still one medical emergency away from financial crisis,” said Rep. Gomez. “Our bicameral legislation lets every American opt into Medicare — which is affordable, effective, and trusted — and we’re going to keep fighting until everyone has access to the care they need.”

“Our bill would give all Americans access to Medicare, one of the most popular and successful health care delivery programs in history,” said Rep. Beyer. “Allowing employers and the general public the option to choose Medicare would fill many of the gaps in our health care system, get more people covered, and make the nation healthier. Every American should be able to access affordable, quality health care, and this bill represents the kind of bold action required to make that a reality for all.”

The Choose Medicare Act is cosponsored by Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL). The bill is supported by Families USA, MoveOn, American Federation of Teachers, the Center for Medicare Advocacy, and the Center for Health and Democracy.

Medicare “Part E” is a new health insurance option designed to pay for itself through premiums. It would be available on all state and federal health insurance marketplaces, and people could use their current Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to help pay for it. Employers could also choose this option instead of private insurance to cover their workers.

The Choose Medicare Act:

• Increases Access, Competition, and Choice

• Open Medicare to employers of any size, allowing them to offer Medicare Part E to their employees without getting rid of their current insurance plans.
• Ensures the same strong protections apply to everyone, no matter where they get their health insurance, and bans discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions.

• Provides Comprehensive Coverage
• Covers the ACA’s 10 essential health benefits, plus everything regular Medicare covers.
• Provides high-quality, gold-level coverage and cost-sharing.
• Guarantees access to a full range of reproductive health services, including abortion.
• Improves Affordability

• Sets a cap on how much people can pay out-of-pocket in traditional Medicare.
• Expands help with premiums so more people qualify, no matter their income.
• Allows Medicare to negotiate better prices for prescription drugs.
• Helps lower private insurance premiums by increasing competition with Medicare.
• Protects people in Part E plans from surprise medical bills, just like in traditional Medicare.

Full text of the Choose Medicare Act can be found by clicking here. 

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

13 June 2025

Contact: Jin Choi

Rep. Barragán Leads Congressional California Delegation Letter to Governor Newsom and State Legislators to Protect Access to Medi-Cal and In-Home Care in 2025-26 Budget 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44), a member of the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health, led 16 Members of the California Congressional Delegation in a letter urging Governor Newsom and State Legislators to protect Medicaid, known in California as Medi-Cal, and in-home care in the 2025-26 state budget.

Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revision proposes to cut access to Medi-Cal and in-home care through Medi-Cal’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. IHSS is a type of state and federally-funded Home and Community-Based Services that provides in-home assistance to eligible seniors and people with disabilities as an alternative to out-of-home care. This program allows Californians to remain safely and independently in their own homes and in the community.

“Medi-Cal and In-Home Supportive Services are essential to helping our most vulnerable community members, including seniors, adults and children with disabilities, and low-wage home care workers,” said Rep. Barragán. “Now, more than ever, it is critical that we preserve access to Medi-Cal. Investing in essential primary health care and social support services like Medi-Cal provides helps lower costs by keeping Californians out of emergency rooms, preventing chronic diseases, and reducing institutionalization or homelessness. Our healthcare system should support Californians, not require them to stay in poverty.”

“Disability Rights California thanks Congresswoman Barragán for her longstanding commitment to ensuring access to Medi-Cal home and community-based services for disabled Californians, said Andy Imparato, CEO, Disability Rights California. “It is critical to the health, safety, and wellbeing of thousands of Californians with disabilities that the proposals to cap IHSS provider hours and reinstate the Medi-Cal asset limit do not move forward.”

The letter also acknowledges that the State Legislature took meaningful steps to protect access to Medi-Cal and IHSS in the Legislature’s Version of the Budget.

In addition to Barragán, the letter is signed by Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ted Lieu (CA-36), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Dave Min (CA-47), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mark Takano (CA-39), Mike Thompson (CA-04), Norma Torres (CA-38), Juan Vargas (CA-35), and Maxine Waters (CA-44).

The letter is endorsed by Disability Rights California and Justice in Aging.

The full text of the letter can be found here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced today that three Maine students from the First Congressional District will attend U.S. Service Academies in the fall. 

Alden Hughes, a senior at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, will attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. Scarborough High School senior Caroline Benson will attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., while Patrick Downey, a senior at Gorham High School, will attend the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.

“I’m incredibly proud of Alden, Caroline, and Patrick for being accepted to these prestigious institutions—and so excited for them to begin this next chapter as they prepare to serve and lead our country,” said Congresswoman Pingree. “The leadership, character, and academic dedication they’ve exhibited are truly impressive. They represent the very best of Maine, and I have no doubt they will make us all proud.”

“My long-term goal is simple: I want to help people,” Alden wrote in his letter requesting nomination. “I believe that I have a purpose on this earth and that is to serve my nation, help those who need help, and protect those who cannot protect themselves. USMMA would help me achieve this goal…”

“Attending a service academy has been an aspiration of mine since before I entered high school,” Caroline wrote. “By attending an academy, I would be able to continue studying my interests in both flight and the STEM fields. I want to surround myself with like-minded, driven individuals of the highest caliber and to push myself to my limits academically, physically, and mentally. Not only this, but it would allow me to give back to my country.”

“Through my research and experiences, I feel that I understand what it takes to be a West Point Cadet and eventually a Second Lieutenant in the Army,” Patrick wrote. “In searching for ways to impact my country and give back, I feel that serving as an Officer in the Army is the best choice, and I would be honored to have the opportunity to be able to give back to my country in such a significant way.” 

To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)

This formal inquiry follows Rep. Doggett’s questioning of Secretary Bessent on allegations of the IRS releasing Americans’ private information to DOGE.

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

HERMITAGE, PA — Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) proudly announced the Sharon District Office has moved to a new, more accessible location in nearby Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The office was previously located at 33 Chestnut Avenue, Sharon, PA.

Since first taking office in 2011, Rep. Kelly has maintained multiple district offices across the 16th Congressional District—including two other locations in Erie and Butler. This relocation underscores a continued commitment to making federal services more readily available to all constituents.

“Moving our Sharon office to Hermitage allows us to better serve our constituents by offering enhanced accessibility, more parking, and improved meeting space,” Rep. Kelly said. “No one should have to travel far to get the help they need with a federal agency, and my team and I are committed to keeping this promise.”

Hermitage District Office Address & Contact Information:

3877 East State Street
Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148
Phone: (724) 342-7170

Rep. Kelly’s 2024 Constituent Service Fast Facts

• 47,326 constituent correspondences (ex. phone calls, letters, email responses)
• 3,014 constituent cases completed
• 1,042 constituent meetings
• 381 Congressional commendations
• 79 letters of support

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adam Smith (9th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement following the passage of the recissions package through the U.S. House of Representatives.
 
“I am adamantly opposed to the recissions packaged offered on the House floor yesterday, which would codify President Trump and Elon Musk’s unlawful cuts to funding for USAID and public broadcasting, among other important programs.

“This is part of an effort from the Trump Administration to clean the record on their unlawful cuts to vital programs and agencies which provide essential, often life-saving, services for Americans and individuals across the globe. We need to reinvest in these vital programs instead of kneecapping them.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adam Smith (9th District of Washington)

SEATTLE, WA. –  Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced a withdrawal from the historic agreement between the federal government and the Six Sovereigns – the Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation, and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation, Washington State, and Oregon State – regarding the Columbia-Snake River system. 

“President Trump has taken a crude axe to environmental conservation, modernized infrastructure, salmon recovery, and clean energy generation by abandoning the historic Resilient Columbia River Basin Agreement.  

“This agreement paused decades of litigation and charted a desperately needed path forward for the Columbia River Basin. The Trump Administration’s reckless decision today sets the Pacific Northwest back tremendously and undermines our relationship with Tribal nations.  

“Now, we must find a new path forward that ensures a future for the salmon, expands our reliable clean energy grid, and protects the irreplaceable environment of the Pacific Northwest.” 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adam Smith (9th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement:

“I support Israel in their efforts to defend themselves against the threat from Iran. Iran’s stated foreign policy has been the destruction of Israel since the Iranian Islamic Republic was formed over 45 years ago. No other country in the world in modern history has faced a regional neighbor bent on destroying it over such a long period of time. Iran has backed terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis all of which also have the overt objective of eliminating the nation of Israel. Given this reality, Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon poses an existential threat to Israel, and Iran’s recent significant increase in their uranium enrichment and pursuit of a nuclear capability left Israel with no good options.

“The United States and others should continue to pursue a diplomatic solution to ending the conflict between Israel and Iran, but that solution will require Iran to end their nuclear program and other assurances that Iran will stop their efforts to destroy Israel.”

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