Press Releases
Press Release
December 4, 2019
Congressman Denny Heck is a cherished Member of our Democratic Caucus and a critical force in the Congress for the economic and national security of the American people.
Press Release
December 4, 2019
Today’s announcement showcases the Trump Administration’s complete and devastating disregard for the health and well-being of millions of Americans. Their cynical effort to perpetuate false perceptions of low-income Americans is out-of-touch and callous, and stands in direct opposition to the bipartisan, bicameral will of the Congress, which has repeatedly rejected similar attacks on working Americans and instead passed a strong Farm Bill that bolsters rural communities and critical nutrition initiatives.
Press Release
December 3, 2019
Today the human dignity and human rights of the Uighur community are under threat from Beijing – Beijing’s barbarous actions, which are an outrage to the collective conscience of the world.
Press Release
December 3, 2019
Today’s ruling is another victory for the rule of law, our Constitution and our American Democracy. Yet again, the Courts have reaffirmed the Congress’s constitutional authority to conduct oversight on behalf of the American people.
Press Release
December 3, 2019
Today, our delegation concluded a successful two-day visit to COP25 in Madrid with a message on behalf of the U.S. Congress of ‘We’re still in,’” Speaker Pelosi said. “Combating the climate crisis is the existential threat of our time and it was essential that our delegation stand with international partners, who are continuing to build upon and solidify their commitments to meet the Paris Agreement’s goals
Press Release
December 2, 2019
Good afternoon everyone. On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, indeed the Congress of the United States, I thank the Spanish government for its leadership in combatting the climate crisis.
Press Release
December 2, 2019
In states across America, women are facing an all-out campaign to dismantle Roe v. Wade and erase their right to comprehensive reproductive health care.
Press Release
December 2, 2019
Thank you so much. Thank you so much for your leadership. It’s an honor to be with each and every one of you and all of you, because we’re here at the heart of the matter – the vulnerable countries, vulnerable.
Press Release
December 1, 2019
On World AIDS Day, we remember the beautiful souls lost to this epidemic and recommit ourselves to sending the scourge of HIV/AIDS to the dust bin of history. In this global fight, we must act with compassion and urgency, uniting organizations around the world with our tireless researchers, advocates and the LGBTQ community to harness the innovative thinking necessary to develop new treatments, effective testing and finally find a cure.
Press Release
November 30, 2019
Congressman Sean Casten of Illinois delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week’s address, the Congressman discussed the upcoming Congressional Delegation to the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Madrid and the importance of the United States’ leadership in addressing the climate crisis.