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Feb. 28, 2023
Letter to Donald Cravins, Under Secretary of Commerce - Ranking Member Waters Urges MBDA to Ensure $100 Million Small Business Grant Program Reaches Underserved Businesses, Extend Today's Deadline
Rep. Maxine Waters
Feb. 9, 2023
Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Grants Reintroduced in the Senate, House
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
Feb. 8, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Applauds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Groundbreaking Rule to Reduce Credit Card Late Fees
Rep. Maxine Waters
Feb. 6, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Warren, Lawmakers Urge Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy to Require Cryptominers Disclose Emissions and Energy Use
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Schumer, Durbin, Blumenthal, Murphy, Markey, Duckworth, Padilla Slam WEE1 Tactical For Marketing Assault-Style "JR-15' Weapon To Kids; Senators Urge Federal Investigation Into Company Utilizing Children to Advertise Scaled-Down Version Of AR-15 Senators Call On FTC To Investigate WEE1 Tactical For Gaming The System, Marketing "JR-15' Towards "Smaller Enthusiasts" Company Touts That "JR-15 is 20% Smaller" Than An AR-15 & 2.5lbs "Lighter", And Features A Little Girl Aiming To Fire In Advert
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Jan. 13, 2023
Ranking Member Waters' Statement on Wells Fargo Announcement Confirming They Are Too Big to Manage
Rep. Maxine Waters
Jan. 5, 2023
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Ranking Member Larsen and 25 T&I Members Urge Secretary Buttigieg to Hold Airlines Accountable for Mass Holiday Cancellations
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Dec. 21, 2022
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Chairwoman Waters Calls on the FTC to Conduct Robust Review of the Proposed ICE Acquisition of Black Knight
Rep. Maxine Waters
Dec. 20, 2022
Chairwoman Maxine Waters Applauds CFPB's Crackdown on Repeat Offender, Wells Fargo
Rep. Maxine Waters
Dec. 16, 2022
Chairwoman Maxine Waters Applauds PCAOB's Recent Determination to Inspect Auditors of China-based Companies
Rep. Maxine Waters
Dec. 14, 2022
Letter to Nicholas Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta - Senator Whitehouse, Congressman Schiff Urge Meta to Maintain Policies on Election Misinformation, Uphold Trump Suspension
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
Dec. 13, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing Investigating the Collapse of FTX
Rep. Maxine Waters
Dec. 12, 2022
Chairwoman Waters Statement on the Arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried
Rep. Maxine Waters
Dec. 8, 2022
Letter to John Barta, General Manager of US Ecology Detroit South - Reps. Khanna and Tlaib Request Information about Toxic Emissions from Hazardous Waste and Industrial Facilities in Detroit
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Dec. 8, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing Examining Private Sector Disclosure of Workforce Management, Investment, and Diversity Data
Rep. Maxine Waters
Dec. 7, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on the Role of Financial Institutions in the Horrors of Slavery and the Need for Atonement, Part Two
Rep. Maxine Waters
Nov. 21, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Arrington Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize Energy Exports in U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade Discussions
Rep. Young Kim, ...
Nov. 17, 2022
Cardin Introduces Legislation to Codify SBA's Community Advantage Pilot Program
Rep. Judy Chu, ...
Nov. 5, 2022
Tweet - "Student loan relief is a good thing for the entire nation. Ever since @POTUS announced this relief, we've faced Republicans officials trying countless ways to stop it. We're clear on this: We are fighting their efforts and will bring this needed relief to millions of Americans."
Rep. Mike Thompson
Nov. 3, 2022
Costa Introduces Bill to Increase Market Access for American Farmers
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Nov. 3, 2022
Rep. Panetta Introduces Legislation to Boost Trade, Support Central Washington Farmers
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Oct. 26, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - McCaul, HFAC Republicans Demand Information on How U.S. Funds are Being Used in Mexico
Rep. Darrell Issa, ...
Oct. 12, 2022
Letter to Pablo Vegas, CEO of ERCOT - Lawmakers Open Investigation Into Texas Energy Grid Operator's Subsidies to Cryptominers
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Oct. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lina M. Khan, Chair of the FTC - Rep. Mike Levin Leads 31 Members of Congress Demanding FTC Investigation into California Oil Refineries
Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Jessica Rosenworcel, Chair of the Federal Communications Commission - Pelosi, Pallone Send Letter to FCC Chair Expressing Concerns on Proposed TEGNA Acquisition
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Oct. 3, 2022
Garamendi Introduces Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act
Rep. John Garamendi
Oct. 3, 2022
Letter to Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks - Release: Ro Khanna Leads Letter With 30 Members of Congress Calling on Starbucks Ceo Howard Schultz to Support Fair Bargaining Process for All Employees
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Oct. 3, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Feinstein, Padilla, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver
Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
House Passes Rep. Vargas' Credit Union Board Modernization Act
Rep. Juan Vargas
Sept. 29, 2022
Thompson, Wenstrup, Sewell, Smith Introduce FAIR TARIFF Act
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Rep. Calvert Supports SBIR and STTR Extension Act
Rep. Ken Calvert
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Huffman, Casten Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Remove World Bank President Malpass
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Sept. 21, 2022
Rep. Kim's STEP Improvement Act to Support Small Business Exports Passes Committee
Rep. Young Kim
Sept. 19, 2022
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Expand Financial Services Access in Underserved Communities
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Sept. 16, 2022
Padilla Cosponsors Legislation to Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Educators
Sen. Alex Padilla
Sept. 15, 2022
Reps Houlahan, Chu and Small Business Chairwoman Velázquez: Stop Unfairly Penalizing PPP Borrowers
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Chairwoman Waters Introduces Legislation to Strengthen the Community Reinvestment Act, End Modern-Day Redlining
Rep. Maxine Waters
Sept. 14, 2022
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Enable Direct to Consumer Cannabis Shipping, Protect Independent Cannabis Farmers
Rep. Jared Huffman
Sept. 12, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Biden to Provide Student Debt Relief for Parent Borrowers
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Sept. 3, 2022
Tweet - "Thanks to @POTUS and @HouseDemocrats commitment to #MakeItInAmerica, American manufacturing has come roaring back. Since January 2021, our economy has added 660,000 manufacturing jobs. And major American companies have announced new plans to expand production on our shores."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 1, 2022
Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
Aug. 30, 2022
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability - Huffman, Grijalva, Castor Call on Gao to Ensure Credibility, Transparency of Carbon Offsets
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Aug. 30, 2022
Reps. Mike Levin and William Timmons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Credit Access for Veterans
Rep. Mike Levin, ...
Aug. 24, 2022
Padilla Applauds President Biden's Historic Student Loan Relief Announcement
Sen. Alex Padilla
Aug. 24, 2022
Pelosi Statement on President Biden's Historic Student Debt Relief
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Wyden, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Aug. 20, 2022
Tweet - "Big corporations are pushing up prices & squeezing working families while reaping record profits. @HouseDemocrats put #PeopleOverPolitics: working to bring down costs & getting more money in families' pockets, while giving the people's interest leverage over special interest."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 11, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter Urging Dept. of Education to Include VSO Employees in Loan Forgiveness Program
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Aug. 10, 2022
Letter to Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Cortez Masto Calls on Administration to Release Unspent COVID Relief Funds to Restaurants
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Aug. 10, 2022
Letters to CEOs of Financial Institutions - Chairwoman Waters Vows to Hold Equifax Accountable for Repeatedly Harming Consumers
Rep. Maxine Waters
Date
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Feb. 28, 2023
Letter to Donald Cravins, Under Secretary of Commerce - Ranking Member Waters Urges MBDA to Ensure $100 Million Small Business Grant Program Reaches Underserved Businesses, Extend Today's Deadline
Rep.Maxine Waters
Feb. 9, 2023
Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Grants Reintroduced in the Senate, House
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
Feb. 8, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Applauds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Groundbreaking Rule to Reduce Credit Card Late Fees
Rep.Maxine Waters
Feb. 6, 2023
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Warren, Lawmakers Urge Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy to Require Cryptominers Disclose Emissions and Energy Use
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Schumer, Durbin, Blumenthal, Murphy, Markey, Duckworth, Padilla Slam WEE1 Tactical For Marketing Assault-Style "JR-15' Weapon To Kids; Senators Urge Federal Investigation Into Company Utilizing Children to Advertise Scaled-Down Version Of AR-15 Senators Call On FTC To Investigate WEE1 Tactical For Gaming The System, Marketing "JR-15' Towards "Smaller Enthusiasts" Company Touts That "JR-15 is 20% Smaller" Than An AR-15 & 2.5lbs "Lighter", And Features A Little Girl Aiming To Fire In Advert
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Jan. 13, 2023
Ranking Member Waters' Statement on Wells Fargo Announcement Confirming They Are Too Big to Manage
Rep.Maxine Waters
Jan. 5, 2023
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Ranking Member Larsen and 25 T&I Members Urge Secretary Buttigieg to Hold Airlines Accountable for Mass Holiday Cancellations
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Dec. 21, 2022
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Chairwoman Waters Calls on the FTC to Conduct Robust Review of the Proposed ICE Acquisition of Black Knight
Rep.Maxine Waters
Dec. 20, 2022
Chairwoman Maxine Waters Applauds CFPB's Crackdown on Repeat Offender, Wells Fargo
Rep.Maxine Waters
Dec. 16, 2022
Chairwoman Maxine Waters Applauds PCAOB's Recent Determination to Inspect Auditors of China-based Companies
Rep.Maxine Waters
Dec. 14, 2022
Letter to Nicholas Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta - Senator Whitehouse, Congressman Schiff Urge Meta to Maintain Policies on Election Misinformation, Uphold Trump Suspension
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
Dec. 13, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing Investigating the Collapse of FTX
Rep.Maxine Waters
Dec. 12, 2022
Chairwoman Waters Statement on the Arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried
Rep.Maxine Waters
Dec. 8, 2022
Letter to John Barta, General Manager of US Ecology Detroit South - Reps. Khanna and Tlaib Request Information about Toxic Emissions from Hazardous Waste and Industrial Facilities in Detroit
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Dec. 8, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing Examining Private Sector Disclosure of Workforce Management, Investment, and Diversity Data
Rep.Maxine Waters
Dec. 7, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on the Role of Financial Institutions in the Horrors of Slavery and the Need for Atonement, Part Two
Rep.Maxine Waters
Nov. 21, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Arrington Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize Energy Exports in U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade Discussions
Rep.Young Kim, ...
Nov. 17, 2022
Cardin Introduces Legislation to Codify SBA's Community Advantage Pilot Program
Rep.Judy Chu, ...
Nov. 5, 2022
Tweet - "Student loan relief is a good thing for the entire nation. Ever since @POTUS announced this relief, we've faced Republicans officials trying countless ways to stop it. We're clear on this: We are fighting their efforts and will bring this needed relief to millions of Americans."
Rep.Mike Thompson
Nov. 3, 2022
Costa Introduces Bill to Increase Market Access for American Farmers
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Nov. 3, 2022
Rep. Panetta Introduces Legislation to Boost Trade, Support Central Washington Farmers
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Oct. 26, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - McCaul, HFAC Republicans Demand Information on How U.S. Funds are Being Used in Mexico
Rep.Darrell Issa, ...
Oct. 12, 2022
Letter to Pablo Vegas, CEO of ERCOT - Lawmakers Open Investigation Into Texas Energy Grid Operator's Subsidies to Cryptominers
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Oct. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lina M. Khan, Chair of the FTC - Rep. Mike Levin Leads 31 Members of Congress Demanding FTC Investigation into California Oil Refineries
Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Jessica Rosenworcel, Chair of the Federal Communications Commission - Pelosi, Pallone Send Letter to FCC Chair Expressing Concerns on Proposed TEGNA Acquisition
Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Oct. 3, 2022
Garamendi Introduces Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act
Rep.John Garamendi
Oct. 3, 2022
Letter to Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks - Release: Ro Khanna Leads Letter With 30 Members of Congress Calling on Starbucks Ceo Howard Schultz to Support Fair Bargaining Process for All Employees
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Oct. 3, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Feinstein, Padilla, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver
Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
House Passes Rep. Vargas' Credit Union Board Modernization Act
Rep.Juan Vargas
Sept. 29, 2022
Thompson, Wenstrup, Sewell, Smith Introduce FAIR TARIFF Act
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Rep. Calvert Supports SBIR and STTR Extension Act
Rep.Ken Calvert
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Huffman, Casten Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Remove World Bank President Malpass
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Sept. 21, 2022
Rep. Kim's STEP Improvement Act to Support Small Business Exports Passes Committee
Rep.Young Kim
Sept. 19, 2022
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Expand Financial Services Access in Underserved Communities
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Sept. 16, 2022
Padilla Cosponsors Legislation to Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Educators
Sen.Alex Padilla
Sept. 15, 2022
Reps Houlahan, Chu and Small Business Chairwoman Velázquez: Stop Unfairly Penalizing PPP Borrowers
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
Sept. 15, 2022
Chairwoman Waters Introduces Legislation to Strengthen the Community Reinvestment Act, End Modern-Day Redlining
Rep.Maxine Waters
Sept. 14, 2022
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Enable Direct to Consumer Cannabis Shipping, Protect Independent Cannabis Farmers
Rep.Jared Huffman
Sept. 12, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Biden to Provide Student Debt Relief for Parent Borrowers
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Sept. 3, 2022
Tweet - "Thanks to @POTUS and @HouseDemocrats commitment to #MakeItInAmerica, American manufacturing has come roaring back. Since January 2021, our economy has added 660,000 manufacturing jobs. And major American companies have announced new plans to expand production on our shores."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 1, 2022
Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
Aug. 30, 2022
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability - Huffman, Grijalva, Castor Call on Gao to Ensure Credibility, Transparency of Carbon Offsets
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Aug. 30, 2022
Reps. Mike Levin and William Timmons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Credit Access for Veterans
Rep.Mike Levin, ...
Aug. 24, 2022
Padilla Applauds President Biden's Historic Student Loan Relief Announcement
Sen.Alex Padilla
Aug. 24, 2022
Pelosi Statement on President Biden's Historic Student Debt Relief
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Wyden, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Aug. 20, 2022
Tweet - "Big corporations are pushing up prices & squeezing working families while reaping record profits. @HouseDemocrats put #PeopleOverPolitics: working to bring down costs & getting more money in families' pockets, while giving the people's interest leverage over special interest."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 11, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter Urging Dept. of Education to Include VSO Employees in Loan Forgiveness Program
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Aug. 10, 2022
Letter to Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Cortez Masto Calls on Administration to Release Unspent COVID Relief Funds to Restaurants
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Aug. 10, 2022
Letters to CEOs of Financial Institutions - Chairwoman Waters Vows to Hold Equifax Accountable for Repeatedly Harming Consumers
Rep.Maxine Waters
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